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Evening star., 1925-01-13


Government boat, how should he pro-
ceed?-H. w.
A. In order to charter a boat a per-
son should communicate direct with
the charter department of the Ship
ping Board, provided he is interested
in Shipping Board boats. If the ship
is chartered on a bare-boat basis. the
charter supplies the crew How
ever, there are a number of contracts,
such as trip contract, in which the
boat is outfitted by the owner with
exception of fuel used
Q. Who is the acting governor
general of Egypt?-W. r. G.
A Wasey Sterry.
Q. Do people live longer than they
did so years ago?-H. E. w.
A. Actuaries of the large life insur-
ance companies report that within the
last 50 years the span of human life has
been heightened 10 years. The great
decrease in the death rate is due prf-
marily to the better preservation and
care of infant life, but the actual
longevity OF man has been advanced
According to DIR. Mayo, the virility of
man has also been extended over a
longer period.
Q. Do ants keep cows?-A. r.
A. Yes. Their cows are little
aphides, or green flies, which they
cherish for the sake of the sweet
honey dew" that exudes from their
bodies.
Q. Can you give a comparison of
Japanese and American air forces?-
w. H. p.
A. At present the United States has
$50 frst-line planes, 48 plane squad
sons, with personnel of 4.466. Japan
has $50 first-line planes, 33 plane
squadrons and personnel of 5000.
Q. Can a person plant a Long
Island potato in New Jersey and sell
the potatoes as Long Island, when
they were not raised there?'-J.
A. Long Island is the name of a
variety of potato, and the potatoes
are known as Long Island wherever
they may be grown.
Q. There is conjuring trick
whereby an unsupported figure floats
in the air. Can you tell me who first
presented this trick?-H. S. C.
"A. This illusion was first produced
by the Chinese.
Q. How was gold first discovered in
&c. u. X.
A. On February 8, 1S4s, a piece or
nugget of gold was picked up in a
mill race on a branch of the Sacra-
mento River by a little girl named
Marshall, daughter of the overseer OF
the mill, which was owned by John
A. Sutter. Some of the men at work
repairing the mill race recognized the
lump as gold. That was the real gold
| discovery in California, although it is
| said that gold was noticed there by
persons with Drake in his expedition
| of 1877.
Q. What insect is it that has only
! one pair of eyes, yet can see both
above and below?-k. T. c.
A This characteristic is found in
| some or the aquatic whirligfg beetles
Ihese insects have one pair of ewes
| SO divided that half of the eve is di.
| rected up to keep a lookout for dan
ger from above, while the other hall
Is scanning the water below in search
| of prey.
y. What is the correct way tc
| spell 40?-J. D. NJ
A. The correct spelling is "fortv. -
1t is from the middle English forti.
Q. How many women are honoraf
by having statues erected to theil
| memory in New York CityHH. B. H
| A. The Etude says that Jenny Limo
Evening star., 1925-01-13

AS a vice presidential candidate Mr..
Borah might have had more tempo
rary prominence, but not quite so
much practical influence as he now
enjoys.
Evening star., 1925-01-13

It will be a comparatively quiet in.
auguration, according to present cal.
culations. However, the cabinet pre-.
liminaries afford a certain degree of
excitement.
Evening star., 1925-01-13

Among the distinguishing traits of
Mr.. Charles Evans Hughes are the
ability with which he fills an Office
and the graceful ease with which he
relinquishes it.
Evening star., 1925-01-13

Owing to the pressure of strictly
modern interest, the public appears to
have lost sight Of the once thrilling
discoveries in the tomb of King Tut.
Evening star., 1925-01-13

The uncertainty of news from Rus
sia leaves it a matter of slight doubt
whether Trotsky has departed into
practical exile or merely gone for a
sleigh ride.
Evening star., 1925-01-13
Eloquence.

II can remember when you would
bring an audience to its feet with
your old-time eloquence."
"That sort of eloquence," replied
Senator Sorghum, will still bring 'em
to their feet. Only they're liable to
stay on their feet and walk out on
you"
Evening star., 1925-01-13

In contemplating debt adjustments
European nations show a thorough
sympathy with a program Of econ
omy.
Evening star., 1925-01-13

Helen Maria is no longer mentioned
in spite Of the fact that recent events
seem to justify some interjectory
demonstration.
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A Word Prodigal.

From the Kansas City Star.
They used to say that skill at billiards
was a sign of misspent youth. What
shall be said of champion crossword
puzzler?
Evening star., 1925-01-13

References to Ambassador Kellogg
as a. taciturn man emphasize his SYM
pathy with one Of the policies of the
present administration.
Evening star., 1925-01-13
Holding His Job.

From the Birmingham Age Herald.
Among Samuel Gompers' notable
achievements may be mentioned his
genius for. holding q job.
Evening star., 1925-01-13

Like other political bosses, Musso'
lini is represented during his entire
career as on the verge Of being de-
posed.
Evening star., 1925-01-13

Debt cancellation usually means
debt payment among individuals, but
not necessarily among nations.
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insecure foundation, this one sided
view. detracts markedly from the
worth of what would otherwise be
welcomed as an eXcellently con-
structed novel of Washington social
life. i G. NJ
Evening star., 1925-01-13
Thoughts.

Thoughts. a.
How often, oh, how often,
I think I've thunk a thought
And find that it is only
An echo vaguely caught.
I'm sure the world will listen
And give it lofty rank.
The thought I have been thinking
Is worthy of a thank.
How often, oh, how often,
The thought think thunk
When I at last express it
Proves ordinary junk!
Jud Tunkins says if profanity be-
comes any more prevalent he's in
favor of a constitutional amendment
to stop it.
Competitive Instinct.
"Are YOU envious Of Wall Streets
prosperity"
mo" answered Farmer Corntossel.
I'm still hopeful we can make farm
products so expensive it'll need all the
prosperity them Wall Streeters can
muster to pay for breakfast
Depressing Influence.
Each jest is now a bloomer.
The poetry is bad.
The resignation rumor
Makes everybody sad.
What chance has careless humor?
What show has merry rhyme?
The resignation rumor
Is with US all the timel
'I admires art" said Uncle Eben,
"but I can't git over de notion dat dar
is two many banjoes an not enough
snow shovels."
Evening star., 1925-01-13

Some mems idea of an art collec-
ton is a windshield full of stickers.-
Oakland Tribune.
Evening star., 1925-01-13

France claims to have the finest
air service in the world, but she evf-
IDENTIFY never heard our Congress de-
bate.-Norfolk Ledgey-Dispatch.
Evening star., 1925-01-13

Q. Can a person plant a Long
Island potato in New Jersey and sell
the potatoes as Long Island, when
they were not raised there?'-J.
A. Long Island is the name of a
variety of potato, and the potatoes
are known as Long Island wherever
they may be grown
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Q. Can you give a comparison of
Japanese and American air forces?-
w. H. p.
A. At present the United States has
$50 first-line planes, 48 plane squad
sons, with a personnel of 14,466. Japan
has $50 first-line planes, 33 plane
squadrons and personnel of 5000.
Evening star., 1925-01-13

Q. There is conjuring trick
whereby an unsupported figure floats
In the air. Can you tell me who first
presented this trick?-H. S. C.
A This Illusion was first produced
by the Chinese
Evening star., 1925-01-13

Q. Do ants keep cows?-A. r.
A. Yes. Their COWS are little
aphides, or green flies, which they
cherish for the sake of the sweet
honey dew that exudes from their
bodies
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Gt you hare q question you 4ront
dnsloered, send It to The Star iYt}ormG-
ttoH bureau, Frederic j. RGsEin, dtrec-
tor, Ttoenty-frst and streets north
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age.)
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THEODORE w. MOVES. Editor
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THE SPIRIT OF THE HOUSE. Anna
Dorsey Williams. ID. Appleton &
Evening star., 1925-01-13

Q. In this country are there an!
equestrian groups the riders of which
are not mounted?-I. C. Z.
A. There are only two such eques
trian groups-John Massey Rhind'I
statue of Washington in Newark, N J.
and the bronze high relief of Lafay
ette, by D. c. French, in Brooklyn.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1925-01-16
- "a pa "a n
SHULER GUILTY?

Guilty! Who, Mayor Shuler?
Should say not. Why, he's our pet
lambkin and dry It's frame-up.
And how can dry be guilty of
anything wrong? e-posterous" so
say the Seven Mileians and "drys"
when speaking of the charges made
against Mayor Shuler possessing and
giving away liquor That claim of
"frame-up" is surely being worked
overtime these days. 1t is becoming
shelf-worn. Every time they catch
'em at it now they holler "frame-up"
We are not passing on the question
of guilt in the case of Mayor Shuler,
but there isn't doubt about the
evidence in this case being much
weightier than in many cases where
Mayor Shuler soaked the poor devil
brought before him as much as $4,000
and sent him to Jail if he couldn't
pay. About the worst the well wish
ers of his honor hope for him is that
he be treated no worse than he has
treated, that he receive as he has
given, that he only be done by as he
has done unto others, etc, etc.-you
know.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1925-01-16
LOSS OF LIFE
In Coal Mines in Many Cases
Due to Incompetent
Workers

Seattle, Wash.-"The disastrous
explosion that occurred in the Bur-
nett mine last week brings afresh to
mind the constant menace of the con-
tinued operation of deep and danger
Gus coal mines in Washington by in
experienced outsiders" says the State
Labor News.
"The Burnett mine, like the Car
bonado mine, Black Diamond and New
Castle mines, located in Western
Washington, are among the most dan
gerous mines in the nation. During
all the years they operated with ex-
perienced union miners accidents
were held down to minimum, the
number steadily decreasing each year
until record for safety, second to
none in the nation, had been estab-
lished.
I'm fact, the record for safety
established by union miners in the
Roslyn-Cle Elum field in the pas,
three years, with only one fatality
is the best record in the mining in.
dustry.
Since the operation of the mines
in Western Washington began with
inexperienced non-union crews, hard.
ly week has passed without serious
accidents. The number of fatalities
together with permanent and partia
disabilities, in their totality, are al
appalling Indictment of non-union ane
inexperienced operation.
"While this great sacrifice of hu
man life and limb goes on, there are
hundreds of experienced union min
ers available in King and Pierce
counties. They are thoroughly ca
pable to operate these mines ane
safeguard them against increasing
sacrifice of human life. These mer
are working in sawmills and at gen
eral common labor, and most of then
would be glad to take their places
again in the mines were the doors not
closed against them"
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1925-01-16
PHYSICIANS REFUSE
TO BE STANDARDIZED

San Francisco. - The California
Federation of Labor protests against
the latest economy plan of the state
industrial commission, which proposes
to establish fee schedule for physi-
clans and surgeons.
"In other words" officers of the
federation say, workers limbs are to
be graded and classified on factory
scale-just as part for an automobile.
If this plan is carried into effect it
will mean that the better class of
physicians will retire from Practice
as far as industrial injuries are con-
cerned."
High-grade physicians and surgeons
scott at the commissions plan. They
say the physical and mental condition
of an injured worker can not be stip-
ulated in advance, nor can it be estab-
lished by any form of schedule.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1925-01-16
Endorsed by the Trades and Labor
Council of Hamilton, Ohio
Endorsed by the Middletown Trades
and Labor Council of Middletown. O.
GORDON RENTSCHLER AND
HAMILTON HONORED

Hamilton is again honored. This
time by the elevation of one of its
foremost citizens, Gordon S. Rent
schler, to the vice presidency and
assistant to the president of the Ma
tional City Bank, of New York, known
as the largest banking institution in
the United States.
Hamiltonians are not only proud be-
cause of the honor Mr.. Rentschler's
business abilities recognition by the
great banking concern brings to the
city, but they are proud and glad
that these honors have come to Cor.
don Rentschler, than whom there is
no more highly regarded and respect
ed citizen in Hamilton.
Every one who knows Gordon Rent
schler intimately likes him. His is a
likeable nature. Always ready with a
CHEEKY salutation and smile, his is
the nature and disposition of great
big boy. But my, what an old mans
head for business that boy has on
those great, broad shoulders of his!
A head for business now recognized
by the greatest banking institution
in the country. Hamilton is indeed
proud.
All Hamilton owes much to Gordon
Rentschler. The workers are Indebted
deeply to him for employment, for to
him, more than any other one man,
in fact one might say to him alone,
is due the credit for the establishing
here of the Ford plant with its more
than two thousand employees with the
outlook Of many hundreds more to be
employed in the future. Not only the
direct employees of this big plant are
benefited, but fthe building trades
have also been greatly benefited by
the erection here of the big plant
with more to come, as it is predicted
that there will be continuous build
ing and enlarging of the plant.
Then, too, it has been due to the
hustling ability and influence of
Gordon Rentschler in the past, that
the big Hooven-O Owens -Rentschler
Co. plant, employing hundreds of men,
has been kept busy. The Hamilton
Foundry & Machine Co. is another
big plant that Mr.. Rentschler is
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1925-01-16

lessons and learn. And this is not
being said in a spirit of sarcasm,
either. 1t is the plain, simple, un-
vanished truth.
We also said at the time that the
Chamber of Commerce would eventu-
ally have to finish the job of raising
funds. We note where the committee
hiked to Columbus the other day to
pave the way before the legislature,
1t will be remembered we said of the
C. of C. eventually, why not now. y
Well-ain't she comm around that
way?
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1925-01-16
TWENTY-FIVE
HUNDRED KILLED
Is 1923 Toll of Workers In
u. S. Coal Mines

Washington. - There were 2,452
workers killed in the coal mines of
the United States during 1923, accord
ing to report on coal-mine fatalities
just issued by the United States bu-
reau of mines. The figures are based
on reports submitted by mine Off
cials of the coal-producing states.
Falls of roof and coal are listed
as the dominating causes for nearly
one-half Of the fatalities, 1853 men
meeting death by this agency.
1t is apparent from the report that
practically most of the fatalities
would have been prevented had the
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1925-01-16

mine owners put into practice modern
mine safety science, applied and ad-
ministered by mine-safety experts
whose major purpose is safety for
the miners rather than profits for the
mine owners.
1t has been said that the best way
to reduce railroad accidents would be
to place a railroad director on each
and every cowcatcher. Perhaps mine
fatalities would be appreciably re-
duced if directors of the mine cor
porations were compelled to work in
each mine in the places regarded as
most dangerous.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1925-01-16
"a IA "a "a n
wORKMEN'S COMPENSATION


What was the intent and purpose
of the men who framed the workmen's
compensation law of Ohio? Was it
to delay and wear down the ones to
whom benefits are due and keep from
their loved ones the paltry sum that
might accrue in case of sudden death
by accident?
MOI 1t was framed and passed that
justice might partially come to those
who suffered and those that might
suffer. 1t was framed and passed
that the murderous practices of
judges, lawyers and courts might have
an end in the keeping away from in
jured workmen a right conceded to
nanimate objects.
Thus it was with dismay that we
read in the daily press that after six
long years the court of common pleas
in Hamilton county, Ohio, in a jury
verdict, had awarded the widow of a
workman who was killed on his way
to his place of employment, a judg
ment that gave to his widow and
children that which the writer's of the
law intended she should have in
stanter.
The case had been fought by the
industrial commission upon the
ground that Andrew Huber, while on
his way to his employment, through
no negligence on his part, was killed.
Mind you, while on his way to his
place of employment!
Quite correctly the law does not
permit compensation for death
while a man sits at home shoveling
coal into his furnace or cutting the
grass on the lawn of the church
which he may attend. But the law
clearly and understandingly states
that an award must be made when
workman loses his life in the course
of his employment. And if going to
and from a mans place Of employ
ment is not part of his job, then in
the name of Sam Hill what is it?
1t was also intended that when the
law was placed in operation that hu-
maneness and justice would be the
paramount principle. Now it appears
that the industrial commission in this
particular case were not able to per-
nit common sense to prevail, but
must of necessity listen to the spe.
cious pleas of lawyers who failed to
carry with them upon their gradua-
tion as lawyers any of the finer sensi-
bilities of humanity and justice.
AS one of the trainers of that law
we gaze in askance at the utter wan
tonness displayed in this case
James Harrington Boyd, chairman
of the commission; George Perks,
vice-chairman, and the writer knew
what was intended, and it is sad
commentary that with the passage OF
all these years it takes an outside
lawyer, six years Of energy and much
time and money to drive into the
heads of the industrial commission
that instant justice should and must
be done, when the demise of work
man has been legally proven.
Governor Donahey might reason
ably inquire whether some of the
members know why they are serving
upon the industrial commission, and
whether they really know the differ
ence of man being killed in shop
and plant, or while he is on the job
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1925-01-16

lied labor that it has part in this
rich heritage.-Ex.
n - N - ~
If you will just watch for the
union label on the work garments
and underwear you buy, you won't
have to worry about them being
prison-made and you will be assured
of the absence of that itching and
crawling sensation.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1925-01-16
going to his place of employment

going to his place of employment.
1t is true his time does not begin
until the bell rings, but it is also
true that if the bell were not there,
he would not leave his home to go
out and take the risk of being killed
for the mere sake of being numbered
with his forefathers.
The commission has done good
work, but it is such cases as the one
referred to that brings on stencil
that causes those who love their fell
lows the keenest anguish, especially
when a home may be broken up and
the family disintegrated.
Judge Roettinger, before whom the
case was tried, deserves credit for
charging his jury quite so humanely.
(Note-In this case it was claimed
that the man had not started to per-
form his usual routine of work. 1t
was proven that he had left the city
of Cincinnati to go to the city water
works. 1t was proven that he arrived
all safe and sound, but that prior to
his punching the time-clock, he slip
ped, was injured and died of the in
! juries sustained. The industrial com.
mission held that inasmuch as the
man had not punched the clock he
was not on his job. The jury's yer.
dict writes that the industrial com.
mission must take another reef in its
humaneness, or rather inhumane'
ness.)
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1925-01-16

The bill was practically assured
of passage when Norris made his
attack. He said, in part:
'If this administration meas
ure, fathered here by the senator
from Alabama, shall be enacted
into law, it will ultimately be
recognized as rape upon the
treasury of the United States,
goldbrick to the American farm
er, and the giving of a concession
of untold value to some corpora
tion whose identity has not yet
been disclOsed--a concession so
great that it will make Teapot
Dome look like pinhead.
''Doheny and Sinclair will soon
realize that they were only pikers
when they spent hundreds of
of dollars for the cor
rupting of public officials"