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The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1924-08-29
WHEN SOCIETY IS
THE TYRANT
By JOHN STUART MILL

When society is itself the tyrant
society collectively, over the sep
arate individuals who compose it
its means of tyrannizing are not
restricted to the acts which it may
do by the hands of its political
functionaries.
Society can and does, execute its
own mandates; and even if it issues
wrong mandates at all in things
with which it ought not to meddle,
it practices social tyranny more
formidable than many kinds of polit-
ical oppression, since, though not u.s.
ually upheld by such extreme penal,
ties, it leaves fewer means of escape
penetrating much more deeply into
the details of life and enslaving the
soul itself.
Protection, therefore, against the
tyranny of the magistrate is not
enough; there needs protection also
against the tyranny of society to i'm
pOSGs Uy OOIlCI lliCctllS tIlcIi IlNll pSIldl-
ties, it's own ideas and practices as
rules of conduct on those who dissent
from them; to fetter the development
and, if possible, prevent the forma.
ton, of any individuality not in har,
mony with it's ways, and compel al
characters to fashion themselves upor
the model of it's own.
There is limit to the legitimate
interference of collective opinion with
Individual independence; and to fine
that limit, and maintain it against
encroachment, is as indispensable tt
a good condition of human affairs as
protection against political despot
ism.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1924-08-29

is true, likewise, that business and
business men have interfered alto
gether too much in governmental
affairs and are themselves the Gre
ators of that governmental monster
that now threatens to devour them
body and soul.
Again, the remedy should be ap-
piled to the cause and not the effect
of the evil. In these days, when the
government deals with all the vast
concerns of business, coal, railroads,
ships, oil, tariffs and the like, it is
simply intolerable that these large
business enterprises should be per-
mitted to contribute large funds to
political parties, political aspirants or
political manipulators. Almost inva-
riably these unusual sums of money
are not given merely because of a
common interest which partisans have
in their political party. Generally
these gratuities are in the nature of
payment for special privileges
granted, or investments to be profit
ably realized upon by privileges to be
accorded, or both.
The Teapot. Dome and Elk Hill
leases; the alleged transfer of Alas
kan oil land to the interior depart
ment; the alleged extravaganza of the
shipping board and the emergency
fleet corporation; the lease of the
Buena Vista Hills oil reserve; the
alleged sitting of an inquiry into
Texas land frauds; the conduct OF
the department of justice with its
extensive spy system; the oil leases
in foreign lands; the railway prob
lens; the irregularities of banks
these and others are but on indication
of what it means for business anc
business men to intrude themselves
upon the legitimate sphere of govern
mental functions.
If we are to realize less govern.
mental interference into the domain
of business and permit the full play
and development of economic, indus
trial and commercial tendencies anC
developments, then business and bust
ness men must first clear their owr
house and keep from interfering with
the rightful and legitimate affairs Of
the government-and that includes
the affairs of the political parties, whc
help to shape the policies of the gov
ernment and select the political rep
resentatives from which the people
are to choose.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1924-08-29

sense represent the workers, Repre-
sentative George Huddleston, of Ala
bama, told the house in a vigorous
attack on the opponents of the
Howell-Barkley railroad bill.-Metal
Trades Bulletin.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1924-08-29

Bibbs-Mr Oppenheim, what is the
best way to approach you for loan?
Capitalist-If you are sensitive, you
had better write for it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-13
When On Vacation.
By H. ADDINGToN BRUCE

If an office worker and unaccustomed to vigorous bodily exercise, don't make your vacation a time for the doing of athletic | 'stunts." Leave long distance walking, for exam pie, to those who have habit of long-dis- tance walking. Cast aside all thought of winning a reputation as an expert noun taineer.
 At home you have opportunity for golf or tennis not more than twice a week, if that often. You may be strongly tempted to be on the golf links or the tennis court every available moment of your vacation. Resist such temptation, and by no means yield to it.
 Yielding to it, your vacation is certain to do you more harm than good. For then it will mean ten days or a fortnight of con- tinuous physical overstrain, with the result that you may return to work far more weary than when you went away.
 On the other hand, weariness will equally be your lot if you go to the opposite ex- treme of avoiding all exercise during your vacation.
 Many vacationists do this very thing, loll- ing about inertly when not absorbed in gos- sip, bridge, nah jong, or the reading of the lightest of light fiction. Really exhausted workers, to be sure, have ample justifica- tion for vacation inertia. But even they need to exercise in the open to some extent if they would truly benefit from the annual break in the routine of their work.
 The really exhausted, moreover, will do well to refrain from choosing crowded re- sort for their vacation-place.
 Constant mingling with crowds will itself tend to make them still more exhausted. They should seek rather some well-kept farm OF rural boarding house, where at any hour they please, they can have immediate contact with restful Mother Nature. | Wandering alone, or with a congenial friend, through the fields and meadows of the countryside, dozing and dreaming to the music of tree-shaded brook, finding innu- merable sources of pleasure in the gentle beauties and mysteries Nature abundantly provides, the really exhausted will profit from such a vacation as they could not if holidaying at a resort.
 | Only, of course, in selecting their vaca- tion abiding place they should first endeavor to make sure that it is indeed well kept. Which applies to vacationists generally
 Innumerable are the vacations spoiled, per | haps rendered disastrous, through short comings in the chosen summer-home-a poor | table, lack of cleanliness, an unsanitary drinking supply, the presence of flies and mosquities. Concerning all such matters queries should be put and satisfactory an- swers required before the vacationist's choice is definitely made.
 Comparatively few, though, are those who give anything like sufficient thought to these special problems or to the larger general problem of how to get the most out of the annual vacation. It is because of this that the vacations of many prove to be the re- verse of enjoyable and successful.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-13
FRENCH POLITICAL CHANGE

American political events are crowd ing out of public attention events in foreign capitals that otherwise would be prominently discussed. Most singu- lar, for example, is the French situation, in which President Millerand has re- garded it his duty to resign because of opposition in the French senate and house of deputies. The recent French elections changed the complexion of the French legislature from conservative to socialist and the Cleft" wing is making the most of it's new authority. President Millerand, having found it impossible to form a new ministry, is out, and sue cessor is being sought.
 At present Paul Painleve is regarded as the most likely choice of the coalition and will probably be elected by the con- gress to succeed Millerand. The voting will take place today between four and seven o'clock, and the new president will immediately proceed to the forma- tion of ministry. M. Painleve is an experienced statesman, having held many high official positions in his gov ernment. He did not approve the Ruhr invasion, and for that reason it is thought that his choice may materially facilitate the progress of negotiations looking to a final agreement with Germany and the Allies.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-13
Watching The Parade
By JOHN PILGRIM

Millie Canniver came out to the house last night with her boy-friend. She has trotted em out from time to time, tall, short, blonde, black, fat, thin, smart, stupe. Every time she does she takes sidewise s1uint at Your Uncle John. She wants to know whether I approve of 'em.
 And you'll never find out, Millie, me gal" I tell her. Not in ten centuries. l may not have more reasoning machinery than a chinch bug, but at least l know that much. I'll never tell you"
 I've been an admirer of Millie's for ages: Oh, perfectly platonic and all that sort Of thing, and Mrs. Pilgrim does not get jealous and we both take care that she shall have no reason for jealousy. But l will and nave told the world that Mi1lie Canniyer is the sweetest neatest, roundest, jolliest, bright est, prettiest girl I've ever known. Every now and then she gives me little kiss and I pay her back with a big one. Nothing Of the avuncular quality in my osculatlon. l enjoy kissing her too much. Life has its compensations.
 But why will you not tell me what you think of my boy-friends% says she
 So tell her why I will not. may not have gained much by my progress through this vale of tears, but at least l have learned that no harm is ever done by keeping one mouth shut. I'll talk weather, fishing and politics with any one, but keep off the thin ice. I do not repeat stories with names at tached. Too often they boomerang back tG the teller. I may not be social asset, but I'm safe. And have more friends than these brilliant persons who know the latest scandal I can borrow money where they only borrow trouble.
 But you might at least say whether you like Jimmy" coaxed my fascinating young friend. I love to be coaxed by Millie Can niver. But though I may purr and pulsat' I remain firm. For I think Millie has that marrying look in her eye. She may no pick young Jimmy off the tree' but she pick some one some day soon.
 And what would she think, later on, of thu man who told her that the man she married was poor fish? ask you.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-13
Brief Nature Studies
By J. OTIS SWIFT

Humanity owes much to mirages on it's up- ward climb. The mirage that misled Major Frederick L. Martin of the round-the-world flight and prevented his crossing to Asia, the Aleutian Islands his stepping g-stones. sug- gests that the same optical effects in Boring Sea ages ago may have led the first men to cross from Asia to the North American con tinent. Driven to the coast by savage hordes pressing behind, they saw shadowy islands on the horizon and set out in dugouts. Many may have been lost some reached Alaska.
 Spiritual mirages along the Shores Of Time were pointed out to primitive men ris- ing above submen by medicine doctors Be yond the sdperstitions of snake and demon worship lay the truths of nature and finally conceptions of the Divinity! Through the ages humanity has run after mirages, discov- ering truth in the end.
 Out of the delusion of alchemy grew chem. istry. Columbus searching for Cathay found America. Scientists searching for the final atom found the electron. Searching for Arch. imedes' fulcrum they may find the personal God.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-13
CAMPS FOR YOUNG FOLK

Successfully conducted camps for the boys and girls of Birmingham, several of which have been established during the last year or two, are broadening in their activities and offering larger op- portunities for physical, mental and moral advancement. Several of these camps are located at attractive places amid wholesome environment within easy access of the city. They are we'll equipped for the improvement of the youth, and are providing various health full activities.
 One of the camps which is doing excel lent service that will find expression in the lives of those who attend it, is Camp Winnetaska, the St. Clair county camp of the Birmingham Sunday School As tsociation, which is making effective ef- forts to fill a want. It is a source of permanent aid in the development along wholesome lines of many girls of this community. The high school girls camp, which opens June 16, will provide special facilities for outdoor work. It is in charge of competent and earnest workers who take deep interest in their charges, and will accomplish much towards pre- pairing them for better school work next fall. The boys camps are working along similar lines, and many boys who were formerly obliged to spend their vacations amid unfavorable environment of city life, will have opportunities for improv- ing their bodies and their minds in the
 outdoors, while learning much in nature that will be useful to them in after years.
 With the growth of Birmingham the need for these institutions increases. There are hundreds of boys and girls who cannot afford to attend the more expensive camps at a distance. With
 little cost, and in some instances with
 out cost, they are given these fine op- portunities, which will also prove val uable to this community because of bet ter influences upon it's youth. The boys
 and girls of today are the men and wom-
 en of tomorrow who will take up the
 work of civic, industrial, educational and other worthy development where theil parents leave off. The better they are prepared, physically, mentally anc morally, to assume these duties, the greater the benefits to their community
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-13
CANNED MUSIC

There is an enormous difference of opinion about the value of mechanical music. It is never so good as the individual performer. I had always rather hear a great singer or a great pianist than hear their whirling rec ords. But when mans presence is impos- sible, the disc is a good substitute, though piano records are the least satisfactory. have never heard a piano reproduction that did not sound tinpanny. The late Prof. Horatio Parker. whose standards in, music. as in everything else, were both lofty and uncompromising had an absolute contempt for all substitutions. colleague on the faculty once had the temerity to ask Parker's advice in buying a player-piano; and Parker replied in whitening tones, Why don't you
 consult mechanic ?'-Scribner's Magazine.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-13
THE TREND TOWARDS PEACE

Undoubtedly it has always been the opinion of sane human beings that state of peace is preferable to a state of war. Therefore, there is nothing new in the recent expressions of organ ized sentiment in favor of peace. There lis, however, something new in the view point. Formerly, peace was regarded as desirable, but war was looked upon as inevitable. Nowadays the difference is that war is not looked upon as inevitable. On the contrary, it is regarded as costly, foolish and preventable. It is true that dequate measures have not yet been aken to prevent war, but 1t IS firmly
 .eIieved by millions of people that such measures are feasible.
 |f In view of the many resolutions by shurch assemblies and other bodies spreading war, the New York Times, owever, is moved. to remark: "The re- gious bodies to which we have referred
 e unquestionably sincere in the desires
 hich they utter. But are they willing
 adopt the measures necessary to ln-
 are the realization of their desires
 they are, they will see the need of re-
 oyering their old courage, boldly stand v ID for the whole counsel of international
 eace. and demanding that their own
 overnment work through the League of
 Nations. But if they fail to do this, are zthey not laying themselves open to the charge of lowing in worship before the APrince of Peace, yet exhibiting unwilling
 less to obey what is today His most ob-
 fous and practical commando"
 There is little doubt that our nation,
 solated geographically and thus unin- 'golved intimately in the jealousies that breed war, is in fine strategic position to continue it's leadership in the direction f permanent peace. The first great ask is to get all nations committed to he principle of permanent peace. Tms has been achieved to a great extent by 4he influence of the League of Nations, kprOduct of American statesmanship, and the League will doubtless continue to be the chief agency through which provl- sions for continued peace shall be worked out. But the statesmen and diplomats are often behind instead ot leading public opinion. For that req son. the definite organization of civil ians for peace is a necessary prelude to Automatic agreement to the same end Not peace at any price, but peace in a .dignified, intelligent and just manner is the goal. It may take several decades of debate, revision and experiment be- fore the end is accomplished, but the re
 euIt is worth the effort.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-13
AMBASSADOR ISHn

The selection of Viscount Ishii to sue ceed M. Hanihara as ambassador to the United States from Tokio should set at rest any talk in this country of a widen ing breach with Japan. ViscOunt Ishii is one of the Japanese statesmen best known to Americans. Perhaps he also among Japanese best understands the American viewpoint on many questions, including that of immigration. His ap- pointment is reliable assurance that the Japanese government desires to main tain the most agreeable relations with our government
 The recall of Ambassador Hanihara may be interpreted as indicating the Japanese belief that he has failed in a crisis, and that his unfortunate phras- ing, however skilfully interpreted, inn piled nothing more nor less than that
 Inwarranted interference with our gov .rnment which excited the resentment e congress. Congress might and prob aly would have passed the exclusion act
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-13
The Right Word
THE SEVENTH AND EIGHTH (Find the Error in This ArticIel
By CURTIS NICHOLSON

The seventh sentence in the last test should have read as follows: "IThe number of per sons present was five" No small number of those who tried the test failed to realize that the writer was really referring to a number and not to a. collection of individuals acting independently. It may be helpful to the readers of this column to bear in mind that a plural verb is used with "a number" and singular verb with ''the number.'
 Doesn't he know that it isn't right?" is the way the eighth sentence read. Well, it is satisfying to know that only eleven peO- sentence Nine used don't, and, sad to say, two used ain't. Could anything be more awful than ain't?
 Don't is a contraction of do not. You would not say he do not or that the pencil do not belong to me. Then why use don't with he, she, it or pencil?
 If any reader of "The Right Word" is in the habit of using the expression ain't, all that this column can say is Don't do it any more!"
 More Winners
 The sixth contestant to earn 100 per cent, in the last test is Edna Rowell of New York City. The following four contestants had only one wrong: Ample Susan Holmes of Goshen, O.; K. M. Radcliff of Cincinnati, O.; Ben Sim of Portsmouth, O.; Annie Morgan of Gallipolis, o.
 Yesterdays Error
 Wrong: Since the thought of the sentence ain't a warning,
 Right: Since the thought of the sentence isn't a warnihg-or, is not
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-13
Bobbed Bandit
By JOHN CARLYLE

Hidden away for the present in the prison at Auburn, N. T., is a girl of twenty. For brief day of astonishing notoriety she was the talk of great city.
 Celia Cooney, the ''bobbed-haired bandit" of New York, was showered with columns of newspaper pictures and publicity. Then the crooked path ended, as it usually does, hard against the uncompromising wall of fact. And that was the end of the sad and silly career of Celia Cooney.
 But the important facts in the case of Celia Cooney were not told by the scream ing headlines. The important facts in the case of Celia Cooney are interesting to all who are inter- ested in the case of civilization. e.
 The girls father, long before her time, had established a police record as a no-account. Her mother deserted her when she was a child. Her girlhood memories are memories of drink, drudgery, destitution and deser- tion.
 Heredity and environment combined against this girl. It is a devastating union It is almost unbeatable.
 Heredity is harder to beat than environ ment.
 There is family in the state of New York known as the luke family, though that is not it's real name. It is what is called bad stock" Ihere nave been seven generations or Jukes. Here are the amazing facts in the case of the Jukes:
 Three hundred died in infancy, which shows the physical deterioration of the stock.
 Three hundred and ten have been profes- sional paupers.
 These paupers have served 2,3O0 years in alms-houses.
 Only twenty in all these generations ever learned a trade and ten of those learned il in prison.
 One hundred and thirty members of this family have been convicted of crime.
 One-half of all the women in this family have been prostitutes.
 An old proverb says that you cannot make a silk purse out of a sow's ear.
 No amount of environment, thoughtful in vestigators are beginning to say, can lift inherited mediocrity into greatness.
 There are glittering exceptions as there are to all rules.
 But heredity is tremendous factor in th' affairs of civilization.
 These are the fundamental facts in th' case of the, "bobbed-haired bandit"
 What, then, is civilizations next step tC prevent the reproduction?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-13
ALABAMA PRESS CONVENTION

The annual meeting of the Alabama Press Association, to be held at Flor ence today and tomorrow, promises to be one of the most interesting, enjoyable and profitable in the history of the or ganization. Florence is noted for it's social advantages, it's picturesque char acter, it's progressive spirit and its hos pitality. An attractive program com bining business and pleasure has been arranged, and it is predicted that all of the seventy-five or more representatives at the meeting will be benefited in more ways than one.
 Of recent years Florence has made marked progress industrially and com mercially, as we'll as in educational, so- cial and civic endeavors. There is much to attract the visitor, not the least of which is the great Muscle Shoals devel- opment which has attracted the atten- ton of the nation in the last few years. Members of the association will find much in this to interest them, and abun- dant inspiration for setting forth to the people of the state the many industrial benefits and possibilities in this great field. A days study of Muscle Shoals by men and women who have at heart the interests of the state and of the South will be widely profitable.
 When it is considered that the Ala bama Press Association comprises in its membership forty daily newspapers, one tri-weekly, three semi-weeklies and one hundred and nineteen weeklies, the po- tential influence for good in moral, edu- cational and material development pos sessed by the organization may be ap- preciated. The awakening and progress sive spirit of these newspapers is a good omen. The press is in a PoodlY measure
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-13
The Gods LdUgh

Roselle Mercer Montgomery in New Yo
 Times) The gods lean down
 And look upon the plain, And laugh among themselves And laugh again! There on the plain The dust of cities blows e. What cities and how long forgot? Who knows? Proud, unremembered Palaces of kings Are on the careless wipd That croons and sings. And there again
 Where ancient cities grew, And passed-man builds And dreams that he builds new. From dust of monuments Once fair to see, He lifts new towers To eternity The gods lean down And look upon the plain, And laugh among themselves And laugh again!