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The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1927-04-22
The Cherry
" Where with our
roo Little Hatchet
we tell the truth
about many things, sometimes pro-
foundly, sometimes fiippantl-.
sometimes recklessIy.

Many congressman remain in Wash
ington, though congress has quit its
work. Some of the remaining mem
bers have stayed to complete COM
mittee work, including a number of
Investigations.
But out of the national capital
comes the cheering news that the ho-
tells and stores have more than the
patronage of remaining congressman
to help them over the hard spots in
the road. Great numbers of lobby
lists remain under the shadow of the
big dome on the hill.
Now just what is lobbyist, as he
is known in Washington? If his own
definition is accepted, he doesn't
exist.
The lobbyist of today is somewhat
Of smooth individual. He poses as
lawyer, as newspaper man, as a
Legislative representative, as mem
ber of some committee for the support
of this or that-as anything except a
lobbyist. Things ar not so crude
in 1927.
Foreign governments have their
lobbyists in Washington. Electric
Bond and Share, the holding company
for local electric companies formed
by General Electric, has it's "listen-
ers" and Representatives" in Wash
ington. Steel has its men. The oil
interests have grand and glorious
outfit, among them some lawyers who
either are --or pose as being high
priced, prosperous men. Sugar has
it's little crowd.
Labor is honest and in the open
with its legislative representatives.
Organized religion has a powerful or
ganization, not quite so open. The
prohibitionists are legion. There are
so many that they almost get under
foot. And their ways are devious.
1t isn't SO much the voice from back
home that congressman hear today as
it is the voice of the lobby in Wash
ington.
Who would suspect Henry Ford of
lobbying? Yet Henry has his Eyes"
men and his listeners" a-plenty in
Washington. Every organized inter
est and movement Of any consequence
has its lobby in Washington, press
ing for this and that, against this
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1927-04-22
AS THE WORKER
SEES HIS WORLD
Summary and Digest of
Important Events of the
Week, Here and Abroad

U. S. supreme court upholds in
junction against Journeymen Stone
Cutters Association and hands dowr
decision holding unions are subject
to antitrust law in certain cases anC
that it is illegal for them to refuse tc
handle non-union products in inter.
state commerce.
Tornado wrecks Rock Springs, Tex
as, and kills 63 persons and injured
1863.
Leading citizens of West Chester
| Pa, denounce trustees of Normal
School for dismissing two instructors
attacked by American Legion post for
alleged radical opinions.
Massachusetts attorney general
holds legislature is powerless to act
in Sacco-Vanzetti case; protests
against death sentences of two con-
victed men continue to pour in on
Governor Fuller from all over world;
bakers, taxi drivers and other workers
of Buenos Aires strike in protest
against sentence.
Drive of Chinese nationalist armies
against northern forces weakens as
nationalist factions fight among them
selves; labor unionists killed in Shang-
hal in resisting attack by conserva-
tive faction Of nationalists.
Premier Baldwin, Of Great Britain,
announces intention of government to
give vote to women on same terms as
men possess by reducing present vot-
ing age of women to 81.
Chicago board of trade suspends
Armour Grain Company, accused of
huge frauds in dealings with defunct
Grain Marketing Corporation.
Television, device for transmitting
image of persons speaking over the
telephone, given first demonstration
when Herbert Hooven makes speech
in Washington and is heard by audi
ence in New York city.
Federal government begins suit to
end alleged Franco German plan for
Of sales of potash in United
States.
Senator Borah receives verdict by
unofficial judges in debate on pro-
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1927-04-22

and that, using every device known to
greed and cupidity, as well as every
fair device known to legitimate inter
ests.
And a favorite device of the more
important lobbyists is the social game.
Social favors are dispensed by men
and women who have ample means
and these favors call for favors in
return. The return favors consist of
votes and influence.
The man on Main street will find it
difficult to believe that legislative
fortunes are swayed and often made
or ruined by social favors paid for in
legislative currency in Washington,
but it is too we'll known in Washing
ton to be questioned any more.
And so, while there are congress
men remaining in Washington there
will be lobbyists who will brave the
rigors of Washington climate for the
sake of what may be accomplished.
And if there are no congressman
around, the lobbyists will make merry
with the secretaries of congressman,
and with their wives and families.
The lobbyists gospel is to neglect
nothing that may make more secure
the votes needed to protect the mas
ter's interests.
Some day congress will take wild
swing at the paid lobby and with that
aforesaid swing swat the lobby on its
shopping nose for row of Chinese
apple carts. And that will end a
smelly and dirty chapter in American
political life. But that day is not
here yet and it will not be here DUR
ing the present reign.
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hibition with Nicholas Murray Butler.
Henry L. Stimson sent to Nicaragua
by President Coolidge to investigate
situation there.
Telephone users of Warsaw, Poland,
boycott telephones in protest over new
rates on calls.
Almost 40 per cent of German wom-
en- are earning their own living, ac-
cording to statistics published in Ber-
lin.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1927-04-22

Arbitrators give per cent wage
increase to clerks, express and station
employees of New York Central rail
road.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-04-26
DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL CONVENTION SITE

The report current that the Democratic National
Committee has selected Indianapolis its convention
city i'm 1923 is without foundation. The committee can
make no selection until annual meeting next January
AT that time representatives of cities desiring to extend
invitations will be heard, following which the committee
will make its choice.
No less than fifteen cities, Atlantic City among
others have indicated an intention of extending
Invitations Atlantic City has good chance as any
Of the cities with the exception perhaps of two IN
the Middle West this the authority of members OF the
committee, who appreciate that Atlantic City, with Its
new convention hall, has adequate facilities to accom-
modate the twenty thousand men and women who VIII
attend the convention. 1t they have any doubt at all
about Atlantic City, that doubt has to do with its geogra
phica location and the possibility that lacks meeting
place of sufficient size to accommodate the delegates
alternates, newspaper correspondents and visitors
The cities receiving consideration because OF com
niuncations that the committee has received, Attain
tic City, Boston, Indianapolis New York, Chicago
Denver San Francisco ST. Louis, Kansas City, Detroit
Philadelphia ST. Paul. Des Moines, Louisville, Memphis
and Atlanta Practically every city has appointed COM
ittees to make surveys showing hotel facilities and seat
ing capacity of their largest auditorium.
Announcement has been made at the National Head
quarters in Washington that the committee is most
fesrous Of detailed information in these particulars
was said the representatives of the cities extending the
invitations will be required give detailed information
regarding all accommodations when the committee meets
next January.
The committee has had meetings formally or IN
formally to consider the invitations thus far extended
Chicago undoubtedly will make the strongest bid but ST
Paul will run close second. The impression is that
other cities in the Middle West lack adequate hotel
facilities
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-04-26
People
and
Events
BARNSHAW
APPOINTMENT
1t Is Expected That He VIII
Take Over Control of Police
And Fire Departments

ASton1Snment IS expressed IN
Ventnor political circles on the ap-
pointment of John Barnshaw. re-
firing police captain of Atlantic
City, by Mayor Carlton Adams, to
be his assistant in matters of
public safety.
Barnshaw, who will go on pen
sion on May j, will according to
present plans, take up his duties in
Ventnor shortly afterwards. While
the ordinance outlining his various
duties has not. yet been passed. it
is expected that he will take over
control of the police and fire de-
partments.
At present ventnor has thirteen
policemen, besides a chief and two
detectives. 1t has been the desire
of Mayor Adams for some time to
increase the membership of this
department and it is expected that
before the summer, three more new
members will be added to the pres
ent force. Several applications for
these positions have been made. it
is understood. but none have been
acted upon.
The fire department which has
been pronounced one of the finest
of its size in the state has q per
sonel of IL men and chief. 1t Is
thought that under the new order
both chiefs will still retain their
positions.
The rapid increase in the city's
growth and the large amount of
routine work connected with the
administration of various depart
ments together with the need OF
centralized control, are said to have
brought about the creation of this
new office. Mayor Adams believes
that In this way both departments
can work as near one unit as their
respective duties will allow. Barn.
shaw's official title will be Director
of Public Safety
This appointment of Mayor
Adams will, under the council
laws by which this city is govern
ed, have to be confirmed by coun
Gilman William Bach. now chair
man of the fire and police com
mittee. He will, no doubt, be asked
for his approval at the next session
Of the city solons, Monday night
| Before this move was made. the
actions of these two departments
came under the personal direction
of the two chiefs, together with
the supervision of Adams and Bach
Under the new rule Barnshaw will
have full charge.
Il think that Ventnor is FORUM
ate in securing the services of a
man who stands so high in police
and administration work as Captain
Barnshaw." said the Mayor in con
firming tn appointment.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-04-26
Win Open Home.

Former Mayor and Mrs. Amor w.
BRENNAN, of Ventnor, have announ-
ced the opening of their summer
home on Dorset avenue. The en-
mayor, who now makes his home
in Philadelphia, has been here for
the past few weeks supervising the
work to be done previous to the
opening of his house. During this
time he has been stopping at the
Marlborough Hotel in Atlantic City.
Personals.
Among the several college stu
dents who passed the Easter vaca-
ton in Ventnor is Emerson Smith,
who stayed a few days with his pa
rents. Mr.. and Mrs. H. ]. Smith, of
3505 Winchester avenue. He is at
tending the Syracuse University.
Robert 1,owen, who is studying
at Princet' !. scnt few days with
his parent Mr.. and Mrs. r. T.
Bowen, { l04 S. Oxford avenue,
ventnor.
Miss Elizabeth McKeown was
hostess lat week to the Colony
Card club. This affair took place
at her home, 10 Portland avenue.
Willard Eidridge. well known
ventnorite, of 54O3 ventnor avenue.
recently spent few days in New
York City.
| Mr. and Mrs. Harold Boston, Of
l03 Richards avenue. had as their
guest Sunday Mrs. Fred Cane. of
Overlook.
Bennett Galef and Benjamin Mi
chael, of New York, were guests
of Jack Abrams, 100 S. Dorset ave
nue. for few days.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. J. Lewis. of n.
Lafayette avenue. last week enter
tanned Mrs. William Castles, of
Lyndnur.t N. j.. and Miss Mickey
McGrogan, of Paterson.
Frank Mulligan, University OF
Pennsylvania student.who has been
J a guest of his mother, Mrs. Dora
Mulligan, of Lafayette and Atlantic
avenues, has returned to the Uni
versity.
Miss Mary Alice Nixon. of Corn
wall avenue, Ventnor, has had for
her guest for the past few days
Miss Eulie Laubach. Of Easton. Pa.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-04-26
Residential
Advance
ment
SPUR IS
SURPRISED
Says He Wouldn't Mind Com
ing Back to Ventnor Police
Force for a Few Months

Horton Spur, former ventnor
motorcycle officer, now famous for
his BLACK Pirate" act in the Ram
blers" at the Lyric Theatre in New
York, has been visiting his former
buddies after an absence of over
three years, during which time he
rose from just a member of the
cast to one Of the principal per-
formers Of this popular show. Spur
may put on his act at the Ambas-
sador Hotel. Atlantic City, this
summer, after his show in the me-
tropolis shuts down. He has also
had several offers to go into the
motion picture field on the coast.
He is still undecided as to what he
viii do. 1t is said that Chief
Frings offered him his old job back
on the force. Il wouldn't mind it
for a few months, said Spur, when
interviewed at his suite at the Am
bassador, where he is stopping with
Mrs. Spur.
Immediately after his arrival in
this city Sunday Spur sought out
his old Chief and together they
went into conference" in the po-
lice department. Spur was sur
prised with the growth of the force
since he left and told the chief that
if things kept up that way in Vent
nor they would run Atlantic City
off the map.
Spur first got his chance at a
dance given by the Ventnor Amer
lean Legion in the old Casino that
has recently been demolished TO
make way for the new municipal
pier. After dancing several weeks
at the Ambassador hotel, he was
discovered" by Eddie Cantor and
assigned a part in "Kid Boots.
After playing small parts in other
productions, he was given a place
with 1.-THE RambIers." His OWL
idea, the BLACK Pirate" act was SO
i well received that Clark and Nc
Collough, principals in that play
made it one of the outstanding acts
of the production.
POLICE AND FIRE LINES
4 r1 x,ortror c;f1 council has con
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-04-26

The wardens appointed by the
Volunteers are: NJ Y. Royal,
Clement Waslesky, Benjamin
Reilly, U. B. Albertson, and George
Bratten A protest of the First
Ward Republican club to the effect
that the proposed gasoline station
at Little Rock and Atlantic ave-
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-04-26

firmed the appointments of fire
wardens made by the ventnor
Volunteers, Company No. l. Their
duties will be TO establish police
and fire lines at blazes in Ventnor
for period of one year. They will
also patrol these districts during
such fires.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-04-26

nues- was undesirable. 1t is under.
stood that application for same has
been made to the building inspee-
tor. The council ordered the protest
filed and promised to look into the
matter.
The city clerk has been directed
to advertise for tarvia to cover
several streets newly built.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-04-26
POLICE AND FIRE LINES

The ventnor city council has con
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-04-26
TO OPEN TENNIS COURTS
All ventnor Residents Welcome To
Use Them.

Tennis. the principal sport of
ventnor's younger set, win get
under way about May l, when the
various courts about the city will
be opened for the use of the public.
This announcement was made by
Councilman Wilmer Clymer, chair
man of the beachfront committee.
under whose supervision they will
be.
Councilman Clymer stated that
all ventpor residents We're welcome
to come and make use of these
courts which are maintained by the
city. They will be gone over and
put in perfect condition sometime
this week The main tennis
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-04-26
DIR. s. W. FOX I'M NEW OFFICE

DR.. Samuel w. Fox, well-known
medico of ventnor and who is also
one of the city's health officers is
now greeting his patients in his
new offices on the northwest cor
ner Of Richards and Ventnor ave
nues. This is about block away
from his former offices at 6618
Ventnor avenue. The new offices
are larger and better suited for
his growing practice, said the
Doctor, who this week has been
called by the city quite a number
of times. 1t is always that way right
after Christmas and Easter, he ex-
planned because despite continuous
warnings men are still inclined to
half kill themselves with the drink,
now termed poison" in liquid
form.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-04-26
OWN A PIECE OF THE EARTH

That's the REAL ProperyNo One Can Take 1t From on
Two things represent REAL WEALTH. One is the
intelligence of the human brain the eart and the other
is the earth under your feet
14 Out of the human brain and Of the earth
everything worth while
## When you piece of earth you something
that can't be made bigger made smaller, something
that can't be taken away from you, your children if you
leave it to them.
When YOU own a piece of the earth YOU ARE YOUR
OWN BOARD OF DIRECTORS. 1t isn't like owning
share of stock and wondering whether the directors will
decide to milk the company and sell you out
The of real estate is his own president, his
own secretary and treasurer his board of directors
and he is also ALL OF THE STOCKHOLDERS.
He can see what he has got he knows it there, it
can't away there is building it he insure
He sleep peacefully land what is important,
apiece of real like other security,
thing fixed and finshed.)
s Rightly chosen, the value of real estate grows
rapidly as the city and the population grow.
Buy real estate
Own piece of earth which you live.
Then you can say There is place on this earth in
which put my foot, which can build my house,
raise my family, and IL BELONGS TO ME-"
No telling intelligent American how real estate
grows. Three years ago New York celebrated the hun
dredh anniversary of Fifth avenue the greatest and most
valuable in the world One hundred years ago it
cowpath
stands where the old Lenox Library used 10 be- there was
farm And very old men, still alive, tell you how
man that owned that farm left it his heirs keep, say
ing, Il believe that this piece of ground will time be
part of thriving village 1t the very heart of New
York and is exaggeration say that is part
Of thriving village.
Only it's city of 100000 people instead of being
village
The ignorant say, well, Fifth avenue is one thing
but who can find such chance Fifth avenue offered?
Anybody find the chance if he will use his brain and
watch his opportunities
The writer of this article knows who wasn't
interested in real when the Fifth avenue cowpah
existed hundred years ago. But within ten years this
mas bought piece of real far from the City
fta OF New York that pays 800 per annually
what it cost Getting three times each year what the real
estate cost isn't bad investment Three hundred per
scentis better than four per cent.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-04-26
ST. JAMES CARD PARTY AND
DANCE

The st. James Catholic church of
ventnor gave what is being called
the outstanding social event of the
season, in the Venetian room of
the Hotel Ambassador, Atlantic
City.
The card party and dance which
is an annual one, was one of the
most successful ever held by the
members of this church. Mrs.
Grace Hogan was in charge of the
general arrangements. She was
assisted by Mrs. Harry J. Farrell
and Mrs. Herman D. Salus.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-04-26
VENTNOR NEWS NOTES

grounds in this resort are at Sur
rey and Atlantic avenues, and New
Haven and Atlantic avenues. The
latter are the largest and were
only completed last year.
The Washington times., 1927-07-11
The knowledge Test for
Times Readers

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g. Who is the author of "The Way of All Flesh?
Who succeeded Woodrow Wilson president Princeton
University?
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Give the next line:
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Fill each blank
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show the form of objects is ........
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L. which do not allow the electric pass
are called
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see tomorroWs paper to verify your results.
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The Washington times., 1927-07-11

served in alcohol. He was always
adding to the collection
even across the room Roen saw
the wings of the giant blue butter
fly--and there was tire June bug
he captured week ago.
Jackie thought he would be q
doctor. He liked to study all liv-
ing things. Once he was observing
a great beetle under miscoscope.
He had the thrill of discoveref
when he could identity the organs
of this specimen with those in the
books illustration. Gee. Rom
he said, excitedly, compelling her
to stand there and watch here's
where your backbone begins.
Doesn't it make you feel light all
over learning a thing like that?'
Roen stood quiet. her eyes fixed
on the crimson wine She meant
what she said. She could send MI
chael away as easily as she could
more easily than she could see
Jackie robbed.
Why, he only earned $40 in the
Chemical Laboratory, where he
worked his vaca ton. BY the end
OF a year they might give him $50.
And she could fancy the plucky
way he would pretend he was
tired OF school-the plucky way
he would think it was his turn
now. There came before her a
sudden image of him walking at
her side, his neat little hand
tucked so warmingly in hers that
Eastertime. He said, Am / going
to get the new suit, ROM" The
way he looked off evasively. but
the pinched line OF his childish
mouth going straight to Rooms
heart.
She tossed her head back and
swallowed. She brought the wine
to her mother, helping her to
bed.
"Dearie." she murmured gently,
you sound almost anxious to
be rid of me. Here, drink thisl
What have we to cry about. Think
how lonely we'd be il left you"
II think Of many things. MANY
THINGS!"
But Dearie, think of the happy
ones. And please, don't say any
or this to Jackie. Because it won't
do any good. / won't let him do
1t. meant what I said.''
Dearie took but a sip of the
WINE. She lay back with her fin
gers laced over her eyes.
A few weeks after this talk.
Roen reached the living room,
Dearis was not there.
Ito BE Continued Tomorrow,