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The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1929-05-24
Recognition Of Workers
Sponsored by Architects
In Effort to Foster and Revive Craftsmanship Pride
Association Declares Good Will on Part of Employers
Is More Important than Terms Written into Agree
ments-Awards Offered for Superior Workmanship.

New York City, N. Y. ILNS)-
Recognition of workers, as means
of restoring pride in craftsmanship,
and of encouraging individual artis-
try, will be actively sponsored by the
American Institute of Architects.
sit seems possible that already
there may have been started a great
countryside impulse that will bring
back to us of this commercial age
something of the ancient spirit of
craftsmanship that was the pride and
glory of the age of masterbuilders
of long ago." declares a report by
the institute committee on industrial
relations, of which William Orr Lud-
low, vice president of the New York
Building Congress, is chairman
Architects have begun to realize
how much it means, not only to them
selves but to all engaged in building,
to inspire those workers who execute
what we dream, to higher ideals and
vital interest in their daily task.
''The institute is giving assistance
in the setting up of building con-
crosses to bring about better indus
trial relations, and in organizing
committees for the recognition of
craftsmanship. The Indianapolis
Building Congress is now a going
concern of some three hundred mem
bers with many activities and fine
spirit.
"In Chicago and Louisville there
has been considerable interest in the
building congress idea, and it seems
at this time as if effective organiza-
tions will materialze before long.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1929-05-24

producers rather than for a favored
few We are opposed to special priv
ilege to any group, and we respect
fully ask that your support be given
to legislation which will protect all
American workers, especially the
workers employed in these industries
wherein the benefit which the employ
ers receive through tariff legislation
is passed on to the workers"
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1929-05-24

Berry, Pressmen's and Assistants
Union, to withdraw as Governor Hor>
tons representative in seeking solu-
tion of the rayon strike.
when conferred with the gov
ernor on plans to mediate this strike
| was convinced that he would not
send troops TO Elizabethton," said
Mr. Berry. LESS than AZ hours after
this conference troops were on their
way here.
With these troops here my efforts
were nulliied. Rather than minimiz-
ing conditions, their presence accentu-
ated the troubles and there was moth
ing for me to do but refuse to act
further for the state"
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1929-05-24
Protection is Supported

"We are not opposed to any Amer
lean industry receiving full and ade-
quate protection" says the letter.
eve do, however, protest against
special privilege being given to one
industry wherein the total number of
workers is less than 5000, and of
these majority receive less than
living wage. We are opposed to
special privilege being given to an
industry of less than 5000 workers
if industries employing hundreds of
thousands of American workers are
to be Disseminated against in the
same law.
prior to the committee hearings
being closed we, in writing, petit
toned the committee to either elimi-
mace special privilege from the tariff
bill or to extend real protection,
namely, American valuation, to all
imports. We wish to be consistent
and trust that we will have your sup
port and cooperation in either ex-
tending American valuation to all
imports or eliminating it from one
seemingly favored group.
Before the committee had conclud-
ed its work we presented to each
individual member of the ways and
means committee a suggested amend
ment which reads as followsw:
What Labor Suggested
The foreign value of any article
for the purpose of assessing duties
under this act shall not be less than
sixty per cent of the American SELL
ing price, as defined by this act; pro-
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1929-05-24
Labor Tariff Organization
Flags Special Privilege In
Proposed Tariff Legislation

I'VE ask that this provision apply
to all imports but especially to i'm
ports of boots and shoes.
Unfair to Printing Trades
"The printing trades workers, rep
resenting an industry employing
100000 American wage earners, also
feel that they have been grossly dis
criminated against in that under the
proposed tariff bill American purchas-
ers of volume printing will find if
impossible to have their work done
with the cheap labor of European
countries and import the product of
that labor into America, paying less
duty than would be levied under the
proposed tariff on plain paper The
printing trades use paper as their
raw material, and it is customary for
congress, as shown in other sched-
ules, namely, cotton, wool or metals,
to levy compensatory rates. Is there
any good reason why the printing
trades should be Disseminated
against?
"The statistics presented TO the
ways and means committee by tariff
commission experts demonstrated the
fact that the difference in the cost
of production of perfume bottles be-
tween American labor and French
labor was more than 100 per cent.
Yet, the committee recommends a
duty of but 65 per cent. The perfume
bottle industry, as pointed out by the
government experts, is a hand indus
try and the product is purchased
only by those who are we'll able to
pay for this product. The workers
in this industry receive in wages the
benefits which the employers receive
through tariff legislation. Should
this industry be destroyed?
"Americans and Americans alone
produce the money with which Amer
lean churches are presented with
marble statuary. The skill of the
American marble workers is not ex-
celled by the workers of any coun-
try. There are thousands of. Ameri-
can marble workers employed in our
large cities who are seriously threat
ened with loss of employment and re-
duction in their wages by the unfair
discrimination practiced against them
in permitting the product of foreign
workers, produced at wage cost OF
less than one-fourth American wages,
free entry into America. There surely
is no good reason why the marble
workers of America should be denied
employment and foreign workers
benefited.
Hatters Under Handicap
''The proposed tariff bill, looked
upon and presumed to be a protective
measure, actually places some of the
hatters of our country under fur
ther handicap than now exists. Sure
ly' this is not the intent of congress.
"The proposed tariff on wearing
apparel leaves a differential of only
five per cent to those American work
ers who produce finished garments
and should be corrected Of course,
we realize that there may be some
members of congress who prefer to
wear garments imported from for
eign countries. Still, we believe, that
even these members of congress are
fair enough to realize that American
workers cannot compete with the
products of foreign labor receiving
but one-ffth of American wages with
protection of only five percent.
eve believe in the protective policy
and we ask that this policy be adher-
ed to for the benefit of all American
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1929-05-24

With the awakening of interest in
the recognition of craftsmanship,
committees to undertake the work
have been appointed by a number Of
chapters of the institute, including
those in New Jersey, Tennessee, Cen
trial New York, indianapolis, Chicago,
and in the state of Washington, and
others are planning such action.
''The Royal Institute of British
Architects is now contemplating en-
gaging in the work of recognition
of craftsmanship by the methods we
have adopted in this country.
"As in international relationships,
so in industrial relationships; accord,
good will, helpfulness and mutual un-
derstanding depend not so much on
agreements, contracts, laws, as on the
mutual understanding of the customs,
manners, ambitions and ideals of
those who must work together. Peace,
harmony and cooperation in the
OdIldiiES u GhiCS W III lGNGI DS DIOuSllt
about through the pay envelope or
by the master and man attitude.
Employers must have the friendly
spirit toward their men and archi-
tects the friendly spirit toward both.
Each must show toward the others
a desire to understand and help. None
has right to consider his own in
terests paramount.
This committee knows of no way
for architects to express this under
standing and a friendly sympathetic
spirit so convincingly as in the hearty
recognition and public honoring of the
superior men engaged in the equally
important tasks of our great art"
New Britain herald., 1929-09-19
BY ALEXANDER GEORGE
CAP Feature Service Writcr)

kAi I tdlufe ScrNlCc Nr1tcr)
 Those good citizens who Icisurcly perused the morning papers over their ham and eggs in the "cXciting eighties were rcgaled with the eX- plots of Steve Brodic of Brooklyn bridge and Niagara Falls fame.
 The leading position on the front pages even to San Francisco was given over to accounts of Steve's death defying trip over Horseshoe Falls in an inflated rubber suit, a feat which had an amusing anti climax in his arrest by the Cana dian police on charge of attempt ing to commit suicide.
 At o'clock on morning in September. 1889, Brodia with scv- cral friends and newspaper corrcs- pondcnts left his hotel at Clifton, Ontario and went to a point 200 feet above the falls
 Here he stripped, had his body padded with cotton batting and put on the inflated rubber suit. It measured 52 inches around the
 
 chest. The hcadgear was inflated and two steel bands protected his body
 Carrying a paddle, Steve "entercd the water, caught a current. waved his paddle and was shot over the center of Horseshoe Falls. He was Catapultcd over the outside of one falling volume of water and quickly lost in the mist and foam"
 Brodie was hidden from view for nearly two minutes before he ap- pcarcd on the surface and was car ried by the swirling waters first toward the American shore and then suddenly hurled toward the Cana dian shore. whore his friend John Ledger. had ropes ready to drag him from the water.
 When picked mp, he was uncon, scious and bleeding from the nose, mouth and gashes on his temples, but was revived in a short time by
New Britain herald., 1929-09-19
Deaths s
Mrs. Minnie BuChOiZ

Mrs. Minnie Bucholz, 53 years of age, of 23O Bassett street, died this morning at the New Britain Gener- al hospital following a short ill- ness.
 She was born in Germany but came to this city about 20 years ago. Since coming to this city she was a member of St. Johns German Luth- eran church. where she was af- tiliatcd with several societies.
 She is survived by her husband, August Bucholz; three sons. William George and Richard Bucholz, all of this city; a daughter, Mrs G. Mar tin of this city; q sister, Mrs. Der tha Winkler, and a nephew.
 Funeral services will be held Sat urday afternoon at o'clock at St. Johns German Lutheran church. Burial will be in Fairview cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1929-09-19
BIG STEEL MERGER
 DETAILS PUBLISHED
Sixth Largest Concern in World
 Result Of Deal

Cleveland, Sept. 19 P>-Details of the reported three-corncred merger creating the sixth largest steel pro- duction unit were made public to- day on the heels of confirmation of the deal, which unites the Wierton Steel company of Wicrton, W. Va. the Great Lakes Ctecl corporation of Detroit, and the NJ. A. Hanna con- pany of Cleveland.
 George A. Fink, president of the Great Lakes company, will be presi- dent of the combined organization NJ. T. Weir. president og the Weir ton company will be chairman of the board and George M. Hum- phrey of the Hanna company, chair man of the executive committee.
 Combined assets it was said probably would exceed S150.0O0. 00O. The companies will retain their identities and operating personnel.
New Britain herald., 1929-09-19
F un Is
Mrs. Catherine IitZgcralI

The funeral of Mrs. Catherine Fitzgerald was held this morning at S:30 o'clock from the funeral home of M. J. Kenney & Co. at 8 High street with a solemn high mass of requiem at St, Mary's church at 9 o'clock. Rev. Walter Lyddy was cclcbrant, Rev. Matthew Traynor, pastor was deacon and Rev Thomas LaWlor was sub b-deacon.
 The pail bearers were James Des- mond, Jerry Harrison and John Scanlon of Hartford, three ncphews of the deceased; John Pagan. Michael Bcgley and Thomas Cronin of Bristol.
 As the body was being borne into the church, Organist John J. Crean played Grieg's Funeral March on the crgan. At the offertory, Mrs. Mary T. Crean rendered "Neni Sanctus Spiritus' and she sang Gounod's SanCtus and Bcnedictus. At the com munion, Organist Crean tolled Abide With Me- on the organ chimes and at the conclusion. Mrs. Crean sang "Bcautiful Land on High
 Father Lawlor officiated at the committal services at the grave and burial was in the family plot in St. Mary'S cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1929-09-19
CURB LISTS RISING
 IN WILD OUTBURST
Facilities Overwhelmed by Bull
 Rally on Market

New York, Sept. 19 (R)-Trading facilities of the curb exchange wera overwhelmed today by a wild out burst of bullish enthusiasm center ing in selected utilities and industri- alS and some of the investment trusts. Operations for the advance were stimulated by the rapid rally of leading issues on the "big board" yesterday, rentention of the 515 per cent discount rate by the Bank of England, and easier call money. By carly afternoon, the curb ticker was approximately 40 minutes behind the transactions.
 Electric Bond Leads
 Electric Bond and Share was leader Of the upturn, rising several points into new high record terri tory. and Electric Investors was likewise strong, in reflection of Un- conformod reports that tentative and informal discussions are under way between the managemcntS of the two companies looking 10 a merger through an exchange of stock The lilSull SlOtkS were dISO DuONdHt, Middle West Utilities (old) rising more than 90 points, and Insull Utility Investment several points Northcr States Power A was again buoyant. American Superpower, AL lied Power and Light, American and Foreign Power Warrants and Nj agara Hudson were firm.
 Commercial Solvents new,) creat- cd by the 10-fOr-1 spIitup of the old stock, rose about 10 points to a new high record around 70 in a heavy turnover, as the old stock sllyrock- cited more than 100 points to 700 on the "big board" |. s. Gypsum rose a few points in new high ground, in response to report of an important alignment with Johns Manvillo. Bulova Watch reached new high ground on rumors of an early inauguration of dividends. Theatcrs Equipment continued it's advance into new high territory on expectations of increased earnings from it's new Grandeur Film. Kcr- math Manufacturing touched 2O q new peak.
 Lehman Corp. Rises
 Lehman Corp. retained it's leader ship of the investment trusts, rising about 10 points to another peak price, placing it at a premium of more than 30 points over the offer ing price. Continental sold up several points on reports that it held large blocks of rapidly advanc- ing issues on the "big board" A newcomer to the group was Burco, Inc, the preferred selling at 46, the common at 16, and the warrants at 6 5-S, evlivalent to 6S 5-S for the units, which were offered yes terday at G4,
 Oils and mines failed to follow the upturn, and moved in narrow ranges.
New Britain herald., 1929-09-19
MARKET RISES ON
 LOW GALL MONEY
BulliSh Demonstration Follows
 Favorable Business News

New York. Sept. 19 Pl-Lowcr- ing of call money rates and favor- able trade news provided the back ground for another advance in prices in today's stock market. A sprinkling of high priced specialtics were whirlcd upward in spectacular fashion, while the general list nov ed up 1 to points under the leaI- ership of the public utilities. Call Money Drops
 Call money renewed at 10 per cent but the supply became so plentiful that the rate was dropped to and thence to s, indicating the passing Of the mid-month credit stringency. Retention of the Bank of England ] F per cent discount rate removing fears of q further drain on credit here, had q bullish effect on speculative sentiment as did the announcement of another huge bank merger involving the Ma tional City and Corn Exchange banks
 Commercial Solvents was the spec tacular feature, soaring 1OG points to 700, as cOntrasted with the,year's low Of 225 1-4, but it quickly fell back to 66O on proft-taking. Otis Elevator scared 20 3-4 points to 445 3-4, Air Reduction 1l19 to PIT 3-S and Anchor Cap preferred 3 to 14S, all new high records.
 Houses Urge Caution
 While the spectacular advances in these and other issues stirnu- lated speculative activity on the part of small traders, several of the large commission houses continued to urge caution in the making of new commitments, pointing out that the rapidity of the recent advance in many stocks had weakened trcir technical position. Attention also was called 10 the possibility of I renewal of agitation to restrict the volume Of speculative credit when congress reconvenes next week
 Atlas Powder, American Tclo- phone, National Biscuit, Gillette Safety Razor, F'idelity-Phenix In surance, American International, Columbian Carbon, Consolidated Gas, Montgomcry-War and Gen cral Electric all sold to points higher.
 Westinghouse Electric, Continent tai Insurance, American &, Foreign Power, wens-Illnois Glass; Pco- ple's Gas Brooklyn Union Gas, |. &. Steel, New York Central Bangor & Aroostook, and Eastman Kodak all sold 3 to , 3-4 points above ycster- days final quotations
 Strength of the mail order and farm implement stocks was at tributed in art to the expected in- creased purchasing power of the American farmers.
 There were several soft spots scattered throughout the list. Au- burn Auto, which rallied 29 points yesterday, broke 1. Nanadum Steel dropped S15. Simmons Co. 5 and Baltimore &, Ohio, Allis Chal- mems, International Business Ma chimes and Texas and Pacific sold down points or more
New Britain herald., 1929-09-19
MAIL BOX PAINTING COSTS S3O,OOO YEAR
Elements Worst Enemy to
 Repositories

Washington, Sept, 19 P)-Hail, rain, snow and the insdious effects Of salt air cost the United States post office department s30,000 a year for rcpainting mail boxes
 Corrosion of the elements is the chief enemy to Uncle Sans spic- and-span letter receivers. They must be rcpainted once a year. In soacoast towns even this vigilance fails to keep them slightly.
 Brass boxes have been installed in Atlantic City and a few other coast towns, as brass is proof against salt air corrosion. Steel with stands the elements better than cast iron. Prior to 1923 all r. s. mail boxes were made of cast iron, but the larger ones now in general use in cities are made of steel.
 Some years ago smokers marred the mail boxes by scratching matches against them. As most smokers now carry lighters or safety matches this cause of de- facement has largely disappeared.
 The government still has to cope with the chronic "Ieaner," however.
New Britain herald., 1929-09-19
Texan, Dry Law Author,
 Is UnOpDOSed for Senate

TeHarkana, Texas, Sept. 19 CP) - While Texas politicians are scram- bling to run for governor in and years democratic primaries, no one las announced opposition to Morris sheppard of TeXarkana, United States senator and author of the eighteenth amendment.
 It is taken for granted that Shep- pard, who has been in congress since 1902, will seek reelection. If he does not, the field will be large.
 James E. Ferguson. former gov crnor, has indicated that he might end his political retirement to con- test Sheppard's seat.
New Britain herald., 1929-09-19
WIRE THREATENS
 ID HALT FLIGHT
Mechanic May Try PeriIous Transfer to Make Repairs

Buffalo, N. Y, Sept. 19 (P)-Un- less the pilots of the big monoplane Buffalo Evening News" nearly s days in the air on the way to worlds refueling endurance flight record, can repair the broken sta bilizer wire which threatened to end the flight yesterday, Dale Dry CT, chief meChancian of the ven ture, will undertake the job himself today.
 Yesterday as Dryer was about 70 go aloft in an open-cockpit Waco biplane, Jack Little and Merle A. Moltrup sent messages that Little, working from inside the fuselage, had repaired the brace wire tenn ;porarily. It became known today. however that the makeshift would render flying extremely hazardous Tn heavy weather.
 Don't worry, we won't quit" was the word sent down by the pilots of the Stinson-Detroiter this morning. They will have been in the air just days 192 hours at 1:12 F. D. T., this afternoon, with 229 hours to go in order to beat the record es tablished by Dale Jackson and For est O'Brine in the St. Louis Robin.
New Britain herald., 1929-09-19
Public Utilities Stocks
Girls Are Doubles,
 Even Name and Age

Houston. Tex. Sept. 1s (P}-This is what Eleanor Rich and Eleanor Rich have in common:
 Their names arc the same. they weigh the same, and they were born within two hours ol each othcr-one 4u minutes off Broad way and the other in Houston.
 Although they are no relation. both have Cherokee Indian fathers. The father of one once worked for the father of the other.
 One is q police station telephone operator, the other a Y. W. C. A. secretary They met only recently through a young man who phoned one for a date. and was connected with the other
New Britain herald., 1929-09-19

tained from river beds and only tho expert can detect the shoddy-look- ing pebble which contains the precious stone born within stone"
 Under the former regime in Be- hcmia it is said that a Princess Lobkovic, largely responsible for the introduction Of tennis into Gen. tral Europe, had her tennis court sandcd with powdered garnets.
New Britain herald., 1929-09-19
WaU Street Briefs

New York, Sept. 19 (Pp-Execu- tlVes of independent steel compa- nies, operating in the Youngstown district, report that business is coming forward in larger volume than heretofore. They expect an active fall season.
 The Budd Wheel company, Of Philadelphia and Detroit, have of fered stockholders rights to sub scribe for additional common at $50 Q share at the ratio of one share for every 10 held on September 2S. Directors also decided to issue on November 15 three additional shares of common for each share held on November s. They intend later to place the new stock on an additional S1 dividend basis.
 Although the nOn-ferrous metals markets have been quiet the last week, reports from consuming in ter"StS are optimistic and an ex- cellent fall and winter consump- tion of metals is indicated Engi. neerinS and Mining Journal reports. Sales of both copper and lead were in smaller volume than in preced- ing weeks but prices were firmly maintained. Tin and zinc were quiet,
 thrilled orders of the Curtiss- Wright corporation on August 2I amounted to $21.94S,99S, as against $15,294,451 on July 1, 1928.
 F. Freeman, president of the w. T. Grant Co.,, chain store system, said today that the directors have decided 10 call a special meeting of the stockholders soon 10 vote on a proposal to increase the capitalize ton from 550,000 no par shares to 2,000,000 no par shares.
 The first report on railroad net operating income for August was that of the Kansas City Southern Railway Co.,, which gave it's income for last month as S635,719, com- pared with SG19,993 in August, 1928.
New Britain herald., 1929-09-19
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to express our sincere thanks and appreciation for the many acts of kindness and sym pathy extended us during our recent bereavement, the death of our be- loved mother, Mary J. Allen. We wish to thank in a special manner Martha Washington Council, D. of A., Star of Good Will lodge, s. of B., Worthy Temple, Pythian Sisters, Indianola Council, Degree of Poca- hontas and Loren D. Penfield Sons of Veterans Auxiliary and all others for the beautiful floral tributes.
 THE ALLEN FAMILY.