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The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1927-07-22
FALL-DOHENYS
Must Stand Trial on Bribery
Charge

Washington.-Jus William Hitz,
of the criminal division of the Dis
trict of Columbia supreme court, has
ruled that former Secretary of the
Interior Fall and the Dohenys, father
and son, must stand trial under an
Indictment charging 100000 bribery.
The government claims the passing
Of the money was in connection with
the transfer of oil leases to the elder
Doheny.
The defense acknowledged that
President Harding's order of May 81,
1921, transferring control of the oil
lands from the navy department to
the interior department was illegal.
The defendants held that as the trans
fer was illegal Fall had no authority
to make the transfer and therefore
could not be bribed. Justice Hitz re-
fused to accept this sharp reasoning.
The acts complained of, said the
court, were just as reprehensible and
punishable in law as though Fall
had been authorized by congress to
act, "and that his action, alleged to
have been corruptly Influenced, was
official action"
The invalidity of President Hard
ing's order has been settled by the
courts in the civil cases involving the
Elk Hills and Teapot Dome leases,
which were decided in favor of the
government
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1927-07-22

Washington.-Irr is found
to be characteristic of trade, crop and
industrial developments for June as
well as the first half of the current
year by Frank Greene, in his monthly
review of business conditions for the
Nations Business, published by the
Chamber of Commerce of the United
States.
June shows an upturn in trade and a
decidedly favorable crop progress as
compared with May Industry, on the
other hand, shows a rather sharp
slump to the low point of midyear.
The close of the six months period
discloses uniform trend downward
in various lines.
"A description of trade, crop and
industrial developments in June and
the half year." he says, somewhat
resembles the effort to arrange in
order number of threads of differ
ing lengths and colors, this because of
the varying degrees of activity shown
in the first two lines and the uneven
conditions in crops.
Generally speaking, June trade
was better than was the rather poor
distribution of May, when the weather
was pretty nearly all that it should
not have been. Industry on the other
hand, slumped rather sharply to the
low point of midyear.
Crops, however, stood out as MAX
ing decidedly favorable progress from
the rather chaotic situation in May
For the half year general view re-
veals a total volume of trade and in
dustry below year ago's peak in
most instances-a result which is re-
garded as being in line with the more
conservative predictions at the outset
of the year.
Zone of the most notable develop
ments of the six month period was
the tendency of the more important
measures of movement to taper off as
the six-month period advanced to its
close Those measures which give a
complete view of the half-year activi-
ties in various lines showed rather
uniform trend downward. The COM
modify price index showed reduc
tion of 34 per cent from January l.,
with leading farm products, however,
tending to advance, thus cutting down
the hitherto unfavorable balance
against those staples, whereas manu-
factured products tended to weaken.
among the industries, iron with a
decrease of per cent and steel with
a decline of 1.5 per cent in output
from a year ago, were prominent; the
more so since iron prices were a to 5
per cent and steel prices 2 to 3 per
cent below year ago at mid-year.
Building permit values, which, like
iron and steel, fell off sharply in June,
showed a reduction for the half year
of 8.7 per cent; this, by the way, fol-
lowing decrease last year of 20 per
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1927-07-22
RAILROADS MAY USE
AIRPLANE SERVICE

Cedar Point, Ohio. Five large
railroad companies are considering
the airplane as an aid to their pas
senger service, said William P. Mac
Craekne, Jr., assistant secretary of
commerce for aviation
"None of the lines actually have
completed arrangements for such
service, but | have little doubt but
what marked progress in that direc-
tion will be made within year." Mr.
McCracken said.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1927-07-22
WAGE SLASH RE-
JECTED BY OHIO
COAL MINERS

Columbus, Ohio.--Ohio coal miners
reject an ultimatum of coal owners
to accept a wage scale based upon
the 1917 scale or see the mines open
ed with non -unionists.
The unionists counter with an in
vitation to the owners to hold joint
conference.
The coal owners have heretofore re-
fused to enter conference unless
wage cuts We're assured.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1927-07-22
TIM HEALY DEFEATED;
HELD OFFICE "a YEARS

Cleveland. Timothy Healy, for a
quarter of century president of the
international Brotherhood of Station
ary Firemen, was defeated for re-
election at the annual convention of
the brotherhood here. The vote was
"a to so. The new executive is John
F. Mcnamara, of Boston. He has
served as president of the Massachu-
setts division of the brotherhood for
Is years.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1927-07-22
BAKERS RAISE WAGES

New Haven, Conn Organized bak-
ers are victorious in a 10-weeks'
strike. A union-shop agreement calls
for the eight-hour day and an increase
of SIS week. One large shop has been
added to the union list.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1927-07-22
a great mann resolutions wer

a great many resolutions were pre-
sented for the consideration of the
delegates. Fuller details regarding
these and other matters will be given
in next weeks issue of the Press.
Hamilton was indeed well represent
ed at the session. Following are
those who attended as delegates and
the unions they represented: Bakers,
Philip Mullemer; carpenters, Herman
Perpingon and Louis Nau; electrical
workers, c. s. Bowers; iron molders,
Stanley Ogg; metal polishers, George
BRANDED; painters, decorators and
paper hangers, Frank Holt and Cliff
Duerr; stage employees and moving
picture operators, Jack Scheaf; stove
mounters, Robert Hartman; Trades
Council, Stanley Ogg.
In naming his committees, Presi-
dent Frye placed Stanley Ogg on the
education committee, and Herman Per-
pingon On the special committee on
industrial safety President Frey
called special attention to the impor-
tance of the latter committee, and
stated that he had selected for it
only experts in the work. An honor
for Perpingon to serve on this COM
mittee.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1927-07-22

work on the expiration of a temporary
agreement with central Pennsylvania
coal owners.
The owners refused TO pay the pre-
vailing scale pending a new agree
ment
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1927-07-22
Ogg in the Chair

After hearing the report Of the
rules and order committee, President
Frey delivered his annual report.
During this time Fourth Vice Presi-
dent Stanley Ogg occupied the chan.
Columbus made bid for next years
convention at the afternoon session.
Many addresses by prominent labor
leaders and others have been listened
to by the delegates throughout the
week.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1927-07-22

What is believed to be the largest
and one Of the most important ses-
sions ever held by the Ohio State
Federation Of Labor is the forty
fourth annual convention Of that body
now in progress at Middletown. More
than 500 delegates and visitors crowd
ed Knights Of Pythias hall at 10
O'Clock Monday morning when Earl r.
Price, president Of the Middletown
Trades and Labor Council called the
convention to order.
President Price called on Father J.
r. McNary, Of the Holy Trinity Cath
olic Church to deliver the invocation.
With the delegates and visitors stand
ing and with bowed heads during
which time Father McNary invoked
the blessings and divine guidance for
those assembled, closing with the
Lords prayer, it was indeed am inn
pressive occasion.
Chairman Price then introduced Mr..
T. A. Waldner, city manager Of Mid
dletown Mr. Waldner welcomed the
delegates to the city, and by his
seeming earnestness and sincerity led
the delegates to believe he meant
what he said. Following Mr.. Wald-
ner, Carl a. Wevat, Of the Civic AS
sociation, and who has charge Of the
bureau Of trade and commerce of the
association, which is similar TO
chamber Of commerce, also expended
"a hearty and warm welcome TO the
delegates.
Chairman Price then as president
of the Middletown Trades and Labor
Council delivered his welcoming ad-
dress on behalf Of Middletown organ
zed labor and he did it in a splendid
manner as was made manifest by the
prolonged applause at the conclusion
of his remarks
Chairman Price then presented and
turned over the gavel to President
John P. Frey. When President Frey
stepped to the front of the platform
the delegates arose en- masse and
cheered long and vigorously. Ne ques
tion as to Brother Freys standing with
Ohio labor
President Frey thanked the city
officials for their kind words Of wei
come and the delegates for their pres
ence. In his opening address Presi-
dent Frey stressed the great need Of
q closer getting together and cooper
alton on the part Of The workers Of
the state and nation. He urged
strict and careful adherence to the
non-partisan political policy adopted
at The convention held last year at
Akron Fuller details of President
Frey's remarks On this subject will
be found in the feature article On the
first page Of this issue Of the Press.
During his remarks he also paid his
respects TO the advocates Of the vel
loW-dog' contract, To the injunction
evil and to other matters Of vast inn
portance to the workers tie called
attention to the conditions iii Italy
where under the dictatorship of Mus
soIini the workers have gone to the
9-hour day instead of the S-hour day
SO lone enjoyed b. tho workers pre-
viou~ly
At the conclusion Of his remarks,
President Frey presented Reverend
Franklin A. Stiles. Of the Baptist
Church, who rendered the benediction.
The convention was then declared in
order for business. After the naming
Of the committee on rules and order
the convention adjourned until 200
.. m.
Ogg in the Chair
After hearing the report of the
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1927-07-22

Fall River, Mass.-Several hundred
street laborers will be benefited by
a ruling that they come under an ordi-
nance that provides two-weeks' vaca-
tion with pay for municipal employees.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1927-07-22
BARRIERS WIN PAY RAISE

Newark, n. After weeks
strike, 700 BARRIERS won their demand
for weekly wage Of $85 and a COM
mission on $50 or over ON each weeks
business.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1927-07-22
THEATRES CUT WAGES

Memphis, Tenn.-Three theatres in
this city controlled by the Loew inter-
ests are attempting to cut wages of
movie operators.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1927-07-22
10000 MINERS OUT

Clearfield, Pa.-About 10000 union
coal miners in this district suspended
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1927-07-22

PAUL DARGUE
Our truss department is equipped
and possesses facilities to satisfac-
torily care for difficult or simple
cases Of rupture and we have num-
erous styles of trusses for various
kinds of rupture. Private fitting
room and expert lady filter for
women, and expert filters for men
assures the best of service. Elastic
trusses at S1.89 to $500. Double
trusses at-S3.50.
Elastic abdominal support ready TO
put on or made TO order. Elastic
stockings, anklets. knee caps and
arch supports fitted properly.
DARGUE'S CUT RATE
q N. SECOND ST.
Open Evenings
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1927-07-22
OHIO STATE FEDERATION
OF LABOR CONVENTION
Hundreds of Delegates and Visitors Make Middetown
Meeting One of the Best Ever Held By State
Body-Local Men on Committees

The credential committees report
shows that there are present the fol-
lowing representation:
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1927-07-22

Smoke and enjoy a union label
Standard.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1927-07-22

Smoke a clean Standard sc cigar.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1927-07-22

settlement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-06-27
ERIE BONDS BREAK
SYNDICATE ENDS
French Issues Also Go Lower
lnduStrialS Are Irregular
in Today'S Session.
BY CHARLES F. SPEARE.

Special Dispatch to The Star
NEW YORK, June 27.-The fea
ture OF the bond market today was
the break of 3 points in Erie Rail-
road new refunding and improvement
IS when the syndicate that brought
them out in the early part of MAY at
931a dissolved, leaving a large portion
Of the issue in the hands of the deal
ers.
The extent of the decline was great.
err than anticipater, although the
bonds have been available for some
time at a concession of a point or
more from the list price. The amount
of the issue was $4,000 900. 1t was
brought out just. at the beginning of
the period of congestion in the in
vestment market, when the public be.
gan to question the level at which
new bonds were being offered It is
the feeling in investment circles that
until other SyndiCates are dissolved
and bonds drop down to a price that
will be attract to the public it will
be difficult to create a satisfactory
market for the bonds.
Another incident of the day that at
tracted attention was the decline in
French bonds following the addition
al information that the French govern
ment intends to take up its per cent
issue either on the basis of a cash
payment at 10 or through new is
sue at a lower rate of interest. Of
the original authorized amount of
500, 000, 600 there is at present out
standing of this loan about $72.-
600, 900. Just why the other French
governments should have become
weak on this procedure is not appar.
ent. as in the one case they are sell
ing under the redemption figure and
in the other there is no call feature
TO restrict the price.
Industrial bonds were irregular,
with slight Improvement in the
United States Rubber 713s and Ar
mour SIS The change In high grade
issues was small. With July invest
ment period only a few days off, there
is very little sign of demand, either
by individual or institutional buyers
of this kind of securities. Govern
ment issues were lower.
The effort to restrict new bond Of
ferings to actual requirements on the
part of corporations and governments
in order to steadily reduce the avail
able supply is meeting with some sue
cess. Today's new offerings were
the smallest in a number of weeks.
There is not much in sight for the
remainder of the month,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-06-27
TREASURY CERTIFICATES.

(Reported by ]. & w. seligman & Coz
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-06-27

BALTIMORE, June 81 Special
Potatoes, 100 pounds, 2.00a3.50; new
potatoes, barrel, 1.50a4.25; sweet po-
tatoes and vans, bushel, 1.00a1.75; as
paragus, dozen, 1.50a3.50; beans,
bushel. 75a1.50; beets, 100, 2.00a3.00;
blue kale, bushel 50a60; cabbage,
hamper, 5Oa75; carrots, 100, 2.O0a6.00;
corn, crate, 2.25a2.75; lettuce. bushel,
50a1.00 Spring onions, 100, 1.o5a1.50;
peppers, crate, 1.00a2.50; peas, bushel,
50a125; radishes, 100, 2.00a3.00; spin
ach, bushel, 50a75; squash, basket,
Local rs; tomatoes, crate, 1.25a1.S0.
Apples, basket. 1.00a2.00; blackber-
ries, quart, 10a20; cantaloupes, crate,
1.00a3 so; cherries, pound, sails; buckle
berries, quart, 35a40; pineapples,
crate, 1.75a2.25: peaches, crate, 1.50a
100: Strawberries, quart, SAILS; melons,
each, 25a65.
Live Stock Market.
Cattle-Receipts, 500 head; demand
good for heavy cattle; market active,
with prices steady. Steers, choice,
1850 to 1900; good. 1915 to 11.50i
medium, 925 to 1000; common, $50 to
$50: feeders and stockers, 200 to 900
Heifers, choice. 9.25 to 1000; good
$50 to 900; medium, ZOO to 500; com
mon, SIS to CTS; feeders and stockers
5.75 to 500. Bulls, choice stable, 700
to $50; fair to good, $50 to 6.75; com
mon to medium. 5.25 to SIS. Cows
choice stable. 7.25 to 7.75; fair to good
600 to SIS; common to medium, $3.50
to $50.
Sheep and Lamb--Recepits, 1,700
head; light supply. market higher.
Sheep, 200 to $50; Spring lambs. 1000
to 1890.
Hogs-Receipts, 1900 head; light
supply. market lower; lights, 1905
heavies, $50 to 9.70: medium, 1905
roughs. 700 to SIS; light pigs, 9.75;
pigs, $50; Western hogs, 10 to 20
higher than quotations.
Calves-Receipts, 500 head; light
supply, market higher; calves, 800 &c
1900.
Hay and Grain Prices.
Wheat-No. 2 red Winter, domestic
spot, 1855: No. red Winter, gar
licky, spot, 1.45ls; No. 8, garlicky
spot. 1411s.
Corn-Domestic, No. yellow, 1.0Sa
1.19; No. 2 spot, no quotations: No. 3
no quotations; cob corn, new, SOC
per barrel.
oats-No. 2. new, 59a1aO; No. 8
IS bushel
RNe-6dg Iots, nearby, 4.oodI'IV pei
bushel.
Hay-Receipts, 2s tons. The loca
hay market is quiet under very
light demand, with receipts generally
ample for trade wants. Demand prin
cipally for top-grade timothy, clover
mixed and light clover mixed. Low
grade hay generally slow sale, and ir
most cases it is more a question Of
n hafVpr than price.
Quotations today. per ton; No. tim
othey, 2200a22 so; No. 8 timothy, 19.0
a20.00; No. 1 light clover mixed, 21.00s
| 21.50; No. light clover mixed. 10 .00s
| 1000; No. clover mixed, 21.00a21.50
| Straw--No. wheat, 14.50a15.00; No
| i, oat, 15.00a16.00.
Dairy Farm Products.
Live poultry Spring chickens
! pound, 20a38; Leghorns, 22a2S; ole
hens, 20a25; Leghorns, 16alS; ole
roosters, 12a15; ducks. 24a27 small
and poor. 15a20: pigeons, pair, 20a30.
Eggs-Receipts, 617 cases; native
and nearby firsts in free cases, dozen
241aa25.
Butter-Good to fancy creamery
| pound, 39a44; prints. 44a46; blocks
/ 43a45; ladies. 30a32; rolls. 29a31; store
packed, 80; dairy prints, 29a31; process
! butter, 80.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-06-27
New Bond Issues

NEW YORK, June 81 (SpeciaD.-
Offering is announced of an issue of
$1,250,000 first Texas Joint Stock
Land Bank of Houston per cent
farm loan bonds. dated May 1, 1927,
and maturing 1867. by c. F. ChiIds &
Co. at 1913, to yield 4.62 per cent.
]. A. w. Iglehart & Co. are market
ing an issue of $1,000 900 Lake On
tario Power Corporation first mort
gage per cent bonds, due July /,
1857, priced at SO, to yield 6.55 per
cent.
Public offering Of an issue Of 1880
900 first closed lien sinking fund gold
bonds, Ga per cent series, OF the
newly organized Oklahoma Northern
Gas Co. will be made shortly by the
investment banking firms of Bat
tlesac & Brooke and Stokes & Co.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-06-27
REPORTS CONTRAST.

NEW YORK. June 81 R.-Addi-
tional railroad earnings reports for
May continue to show contrasting re-
suits. The New York Central's oper-
ating income declined $340,171 from
May hst year, although gross reve-
nues were $769,213 larger. Net for the
FIVE months was $1,364,724 less than a
year ago. The Great Northern's net
operating income was $1SS,035 ahead
OF May last year. Surplus of The
Chesapeake & Ohio declined to $2.606.-
619, from $2635.Q49, and that of the
Bangor & Aroostok to $57 1858. from
$93,787.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-06-27
FOREIGN EXCHANGE.
Quotations furnished by W. B. Hibbs & Co.,

NEW YORK, June 81 CP.-Foreign
exchanges firm: quotations lin cents):
Great Britain. demand. 4S5 SIG; cables,
ASS 11-16; 6O-day bills on banks, 481 rs;
France, demand, 391 9-16; cables,
3.91 11-16; Italy, demand, 5.6Sh; ca
bles, $50.
Demand-Belgium 1888; Germany,
1859: Holland, 40.031s; Norway,
25.SS15; Sweden, $3.50; Denmark, 26.73;
Switzerland. 1926; Spain, 16.9712;
Greece, 1861; Poland, 11.20; Czecho-
slovakia, 2.96; Jugoslavia, 1.75&; Aus
tria, 1907; Rumania, 90; Toxic, AIS;
Argentina, 42.43a4; Brazil, 11.75;
Shanghai, $500; Montreal. 1885 1916.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-06-27
What of First Half Year in
World of Finance

The Evening Star of Wednesday June %, will pub
lish most complete reviews of the Stock and Bond Mar
kes as well of business and industry during the first
half of 1927 The outlook for the remainder of the
also will be forecast.
These looks the past and glmpses into the future
will be presented by financial experts, George T.
HUGHES covering the stock market, Charles F. Speare
tie bond and investment market and ]. c. Royle bust.
hess and Industrial progress. 4.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-06-27
MAY INCOME SLUMPS.

NEW YORK, June 81 CP).-A sharp
decline in net operating income for
May is shown in the report of the Mis-
souri, Pacific. compared with May last
year. $415.971 against $1,316,215. Gross
revenues were $9,776.659. against $10,-
4S0,969. Net operating income for the
five months this year was $5,186,061.
against $7.25S,993 in the same period
Of 1925,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-06-27
INCOME IS SMALLER.

NEW YORK, June OF C).-Net op-
Grating income of the Atchison.
Topeka & Santa Fee for May declined
to S2,6S4,612 from $2,7S5.455 in May
last year, but for the FIVE months this
year was SIT ,745,698, against $l5,146,-
zoe in the same period of 1926.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-06-27
DIVIDEND RESUMED.

NEW YORK, June q R.-Laconia
Car Co. resumed dividends on the
first preferred stock with disburse-
ment of $1.75 share. Dividends
have been in arrears since July, 1924,
with an accumulation of sci share.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-06-27
POWER OUTPUT GAINS.

NEW YORK. June 81 P).--A gain
of more than % per cent in net power
output in May over May last year is
reported by. the West Penn Electric
Co, which controlA the electr proper
ties of American Water Works & Elec.
trio Co., 139.o64.669 kilowatt hours. !.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-06-27
COTTON GOODS RIsE.

NEW YORK, June y tSpeciaD -
Cotton goods markets started the
week with moderate activity. AS print
cloth prices advanced IL. at S%. for
gSx72s. The standard 6Hx86s were un.
changed at TN. Rawfsiiks eased off
points in a quiet market
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-03-01

NEW YORK, Feb. 2S (#9 The
battle of attrition'' tactics of the
allies on the western front under
the generalship Of Joffre and Foch
wore out the allies more than they
wore out the Germans charges VIM
ston Churchill, Chancellor of the er-
cheauer in the Baldwin cabinet,
whose mrhe World Chrisis, 1916
1918" is to be released by Charles
Ccribner's Sons tomorrow.
Backing his criticism by figures
(which do not appear to have at
all been appreciated even in the
most expert circles" he says that
ION the terms of 1915, 1916 and 1917
the German man power was suf-
ticient to last indefinitely.
In fact in the three years Of the
allied offensves on the western front
the Germans actually gained to the
extent of 1,739,ooO men more than
their losses.
"The result of every allied often
sive was to leave US relatively
weaker-and in some cases terribly
weaker-than the enemy. The ag-
gregate result of all of them from
1915 to 1917 CATER deducting the
losses on pOJn sues iii the 1SIIudll
attack on Verdun )was French and
British casualty list of 4,123,O0O COM
pared to a German total of $2,166,-
O00 The process OF attrition. was
at work; but it was on our own
side that it's ravages fell, and not
on the German"
General Joffre, in 1915, 'the worst
year of the Joffre regime eclipsed
ali the errors of the first shock
year." by an "insensate obstinacy
and lack of comprehension
1T was their own offensive, not
ours that consummated the ruin OF
the Germans" he continues They
were worn doWn not by Joffre, Nj
Vile, and Haig, but by Ludendorff
if our whole strategy and
tactics had been directed to COM
ped the enemy to attack, would not
the final victory have been sooner
won?"
Churchill scores the neglect Of the