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The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1930-05-09
''Mother" Jones Is 100 Years Old
Messages Tribute From All Nation
Biggest Labor Fights
WASHINGTON, D. c. ILNSlMoth-

Washington, D. C. (ILNS)-"Moth-
er" Jones, heroine of labor battles
for more than so years, celebrated
her hundredth birthday on May l,
just as she said she would. Some
months ago when it was reported that
Mother" Jones was so i'll that she
could not live to be hundred, she
told her friends she would round out
the century mark. And she has.
Bed-ridden in a farm house in
Maryland near Washington belonging
to W. E. Burgess, an old miner and
friend of her early days as an organ
izer of the Knights of Labor, "Moth-
er" Jones is spending her last years
in peace and quiet in marked con-
trast to the turbulence of much of
her life. Though weakened in body,
she is still alert in spirit and mind
and follows the present day struggles
of labor with keen interest.
To the Burgess home came all day
visitors, letters, and kilograms from
all over the nation, wishing Mother
Jones happiness and congratulating
her on her birthday. The messages
included many from men and women
we'll known in the labor movement
and official life The Building Trades
Council of Washington sent 40
pound birthday cake, with 100 candles
on it. A large delegation from the
council and from the Washington la
Dor unions presented the cake to
Mother" Jones.
Mary Harris Jones, to give Moth
err Jones her full name, was born in
Cork, Ireland, in 1880. She came tc
this country as a girl. In the 70's
she became interested in the Knights
of Labor, and from then until few
years ago, was at the forefront of
nearly every big struggle of the work
ers for better conditions. Her life
was the epic of labor itself for half a
century.
Ludlow, Cabin Greek, the Pullman
strike Of 1898, Homestead, all trag-
edies of the American workers, saw
her in the fray, exhorting the strikers
to keep up the fight. In the van of
every conflict, she dramatized the la
Dor struggle. She knew no fear and
demonstrated her courage on numer-
Gus occasions. During the Cabin
Greek strike in West Virginia she
walked straight up to machine gun
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1930-05-09
Smart Dogs Die Young

"Ten thousand white ones and sixty
black ones Go round EN-, Shepw
This command was supposed to have
been given to certain sheep deg In
Montana, and presumably he there
upon rounded up the sheep and count
ed them. But the poor dogs dead
now brain fever, no doubt. 1t Is
strange that when anyone tells tale
OF some extraordinary animal, be 1t
dog, horse or cat, he usually adds az
an afterthought, Hes dead now, poor
fellow" In fact some one with time
to spare ought to make a study Of
the high mortality rate among canine
and other animal wonders; and after
satisfying himself on that point, he
might turn to a closely allied topic,
the regrettable longevity of cheerful
liars.-From "Sheep," by Archer B.
Gilfllan.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1930-05-09
Hair Seals

1t is understood that the only I'M
portant hair-sealing grounds remaining
of commercial value lie in the Nortn
Atlantic ocean off the coasts of New
foundland, Labrador and Greenland.
The oil manufactured from hair seals
was formerly used to large extent in
miners lamps and In the tanning of
leather at present, however, its prin-
cipal use is as soap stock. The hides
of hair seals produce high-grade
leather, and 1t is chiefly for their hides
that their seals are sought. In the
past few years there has been devel-
oped a method Of tanning and dyeing
the pelts of certain young hair seals
for use In the manufacture of gar
ments. The product Is not, Of course.
of the quality of that made from the
pelts OF fur seals.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1930-05-09
Worlds Oldest Tune

The tune to which the popular ditty
For he's jolly good fellow" is sung
La said to be the Oldest tune known
to man. Its origin, says Looker-on In
the London Daily Chronicle is lost in
antiquity Research has brought to
light that 1t was well known to the
ancient Egyptians, and that they prob
ably got 1t from Babylon, but beyond
this the trail is lost. Visitors to Lap
land have heard the melody there; it
is known to the native tribes of South
America, and it is frequently used by
the aborigines OF Australia, as well az
by the Maoris and Arabs. II came 10
England when the Crusaders returned
from the Holy land, and 1t was used
by these oldtime warriors, as a sort
OF war song, when they were besieging
Jerusalem
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1930-05-09
LEGISLATIVE
COMMITTEE
Appointed by Trades Council

At a meeting held by the CO.
Operative Trades and Labor Council
Tuesday, April %, the non-partisan
political campaign committee was
appointed. The following members
with the names of their organizations
they represent and their addresses
constitute the committee:
Cecil Bowers, electrical workers,
R. R. 1, Hamilton.
George BRANDED, polishers, 1888
Pleasant avenue.
Chas. Baynes, machinists, TIC So.
18th street.
Ed. Sims, carpenters, 72l Buckeye
street
Frank Holt, painters, Gil Ludlow
street
O. Condor, milk and ice cream driv-
ers, % So. d street.
C. Butts, firemen, 737 Ludlow street
Charles Lakes, molders 68, P. o.
Box 2, Hamilton.
A. Johnson, 975 Ridgelawn avenue.
S. Jackson, engineers, 928 So. 11th.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1930-05-09
up. GAINS; HAS
Low WAGE POLICY

Omaha.-The Union Pacific's sweat
ed labor policy resulted last year in
clear profit of $40 9,256,042. This is
gain of $3,149,710 over the pre-
vious year, and is equal to $20.36 a
common share that pays 10 per cent
dividend.
This anti-union railroad corporation
is constructing a $4,000,000 terminal
| in this city under debasing conditions.
The nine and 10-hour day is the rule,
and wages are based on the number
Of job seekers. No foreman can be
unionst, and care is exercised lest
the number of organized workers in
any section of the work exceed so per
cent.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1930-05-09

In the Horse and Groom tavern.
Streatham. London, Is the direct sue.
cessor to the famous old inn of the
same name wherein the Prince Re
gent, afterward King George ". used
to foregather o. nights with his boon
companions. In the spacious grounds
at the rear, was cockpit, where on
one occasion, according to local tradi.
ton. was fought main between birds
owned by the prince and others be-
longing to Colonel Mcmahon and Doc.
tor Marable, the stakes being one
thousand guineas for each OF the seven
battles and five thousand guineas the
main. Doctor Johnson, too, was a
frequent visitor to the old house.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1930-05-09
LABOR DAY
Outing Committee Meets
and Furthers Plans
For Big Day

The Labor Day picnic committed
for the 1880 outing met Tuesday
night. All or the subcommittee re-
ported progress. The automobile
committee reported that they have
three different makes of cars, the
committee as whole voted favor
ably on the purchase of DeSoto
straight eight.
Delegate Condor reported that the
officials of the Butler County Kennel
Club want to confer with the picnic
committee for the purpose of having
the dog show on the fair grounds
Labor Day.
The committee is ready to meet the
Kennel Club at any time.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1930-05-09

and put her hand on the muzzle to
protect a group of 26 miners. The
steel strike of 1919 was her last great
fight.
Mother" Jones has long been in
terested in the case of Tom Mooney
and before her birthday she wrote
Gov. Richardson, of California, ask
ing him to bless her hundredth birth
day by pardoning Mooney. "Tom
Mooney is an innocent man." she tells
every visitor. "No working man be-
lieves he committed the terrible crime
with which he was charged"
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1930-05-09
PLANT LESS
TOBACCO, GROWERS
ARE WARNED

Washington.-Wi the government
ever call on bankers to aid it in urg-
ing labor to, produce less, that sur
plus of commodities is not created :?
The department of agriculture act
ed along these lines in an effort to
limit tobacco output Growers in
tend to plant dangerously high"
amount and representatives of the
department, it is stated, have been
sent to Kentucky and Tennessee to
get in touch with the state extension
services and bankers associations to
explain to the planters their pre-
carious situation.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1930-05-09
Radio Tubes

The Loomis Radio college says a
radio tube is an evacuated glass lamp
bulb inclosing special type Of lamp
filament which may be lighted from
either storage batteries or lamp-light-
Ing power line, and added parts which
are used to make 1t perform as a
valve In the circuit of one of the
elements. known as the plate. The
other element is called grid.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1930-05-09

Pa, calling attention to the fight on
the "yellow dog contract" reached the
United States senate because Presi-
dent Hoover selected Judge Parker
for the United States supreme court
bench. They further state that while
your eyes may be on Washington, a
couple thousand statesmen are busily
pounding dorm bells trying to induce
women to buy hosiery made by work
ers who have been forced to sign
"yellow dog" contracts. The Real
Silk Hosiery Mills of Indianapolis,
Ind, is not content with just having
yellow dog" contract, is not con-
tent with having federal injunction
issued to uphold the contract, but pur-
sues its people with petty spite as
we'll.
All monthly bills presented were
allowed.
The per capita to the A. F. of L. for
$40 for one year was allowed.
Under the head of reports of dele
gates and organizations, the follow
ing reported:
Bakers organization is in good
shape. Bakers are trying to eliminate
the non-union outside bread from
Hamilton. So far the bakers report
being successful in many instances.
Carpenters reported that there is
not much work.
Polishers are in good shape, but
no work
Painters reported that their mem
bers are all working.
Stage hands are in excellent con-
dition.
Electrical street railway employees
reported all members at work.
Milk and ice cream wagon drivers
reported in good condition, and the
National and White Cross dairies un-
fair to them.
Brewery workers report that
Brookman's of Cincinnati is the only
soft drink manufacturers fair to them
Electrical workers report Wente
still unfair to them.
Letter carriers report everything
pertaining to h' cir organization is
OK.
Woman's Union Label League re-
ports their organization in good
shape.
Cigar makers report conditions fair
and the names of non-union cigars
that are being sold in Hamilton.
Musicians report that some the
atres throughout the country replac
ing union orchestras
1t was reported by the doorkeeper
that a committee from the |. O. O. +.
lodge of this city was in the building,
and would like to meet the executive
board of the council. The executive
board met them Immediately and
talked over the matter of that organ
ization having union orchestras at
their dances. The |. O. 0. F. commit
tee showed its willingness to cooper
ate with the musicians, and the
Trades and Labor Council. The bust
ness agent of t he musicians will
meet with the organization.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1930-05-09
TRADES COUNCIL

The Cooperative Trades and Labor
Council met Tuesday night in regular
session. President Cecil Bowers pre-
sided, and thirty-five delegates an.
swered the roll call.
Fred Woodrey, recording secretary
being absent, George BRANDED actee
in his stead.
James E. Schmitz submitted his
credentials to represent the letter
carriers for a term of eight months
The same were received and delegate
given the obligation.
The credentials of James c. Good.
rich were read, received and dele.
gate seated.
The minutes of the previous meet
ing were read and approved.
A communication was read from the
Benevolent and Protective Order OF
Elks No. SO, in which they state that
they are arranging their annual char
ity benefit souvenir program, to be
distributed at the circus given by the
lodge May Is, 16 and IT, On motion
the same was received and complied
with. A motion also carried to pur-
chase a $40 space in the program.
A communication was read from
the Hamilton Community Chest and
signed by Robert M. Sohngen, cam
paign chairman, in which they solicit
the support of the council. On mo-
ton the communication was receiv-
ed and $50 donated.
A telegram was received by Stanley
Ogg, corresponding secretary, from
Frank Morrison, secretary of the
American Federation of Labor, in
which he states that the question OF
confirming the appointment of Judge
Parker as associate justice Of the
supreme court will be considered by
the United States senate next Mon
day afternoon. He suggested that the
secretary wire Roscoe G. Mccullough,
state office building, Washington, ID.
c., requesting him to vote and work
against the confirmation of Judge
Parker.
The secretary reported that he com
piled with the request of Secretary
Morrison On motion the action OF
the secretary was approved.
A communication was received from
Simeon d. Fess, senator, in reply TO
Secretary Ogg's communication ask
ing him to oppose the confirmation of
Judge Parker. In answer Fess stated
that he would do all he can to have
his confirmation confirmed. The com
murication was received
The secretary reported that he has
been communicating with the board
of education regarding the erecting
of the new junior high school. The
communications were received and
the action of the secretary approved.
A communication was read from
Leo j. Schweer, superintendent of the
Ohio Inspection Bureau, Cincinnati,
department, in which he states that
an inspection of the labor temple was
made April 8, 1880, for the purpose of
revising the insurance rate. If the
improvements recommended are made
and his office advised thereof in writ
ing, the figure opposite the recon-
mended improvement is the charge
that will be removed. The figure the
bureau gives is Electrical Code-03.
On motion the communication was
referred to the trustees.
Communication from the Woman's
Trade Union League of Philadelphia,
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1930-05-09

Many of the older New Bedford
whalers who as young men were fre
Quently absent from one to two years
On whaling voyages, will testify to the
excellence Of this cetaceous mammals
flesh All whales are really excellent
food. but the irregular supply prevents
the widespread use of whale meat
although occasionally 1t is to be found
In New York restaurants, while one
can often buy it canned In flavor 1t
strongly resembles the best of beef.
but is much more tender.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1930-05-09
FUR WORKERS UNIONIZING

Philadelphia Officers of the In
ternational Fur Workers Union are
aiding local members to unionize
their industry. Communists turned
the union into a revolutionary debat-
ing society and work conditions have
sunk to low level.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1930-05-09
WALTER AMEs PASSES ON

Walter E. Ames, life
long member international Typo
graphical Union, died at his home
here. He was for years trustee of
the Union Printers Home at Colo
rado Springs.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1930-05-09

The trade union movement was not
built because of, but in spite of, our
fellows who fail to demand union
goods and union service.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1930-05-09
HUMANE SOCIETY
Receives Annual Report
From Chief Officer Fin
frOck Showing Busy
Year

The eighteenth annual report sub
mitted to the Butler County Humane
Society by Chief Officer w. w. Fin
frock, shows busy year of admins
tration on the part of the chief Off
cials
In his report Officer Finfrock pays
fitting tribute to two deceased mem
bers of the society who passed away
during the current year-Henry
Betscher and Jack Scheaf.
Officer Finfrock also extends
thanks to the newspapers, police de-
partment, township trustees, Bureau
of Social Work, the Community
Chest, city and county officials and
the public in general for the assist
ance given him during the year just
closed, and especially does he thank
the Community Chest for financial aid
received.
Following is the report in detail for
the year April l, 1929, to April /,
1890:
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1930-05-09

parents - AZ
Respectfully submitted,
BUTLER COUNTY
HUMANE SOCIETY
w. w. Finfrock,
Chief Humane Officer and Secy
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-10-02
Plays by Boley and Bishop Save
Grove and He Goes on to Win

dent minute later when Adams
Smacked another single to left. 1t
would have scored a run but for
Boley'S great play. Frisch also hit
the ball hard, but Bishop grabbed
the drive which was heading for the
score board where the three-baggers
bloom at Shibe park.
Grimes pitched the kind of bali
that ends in victory more often
than in defeat, but he couldn't keep
those heavy hitters from tagging
him for long drives. Seldom in
season do you see a team win by a
fairly good margin without getting
more than one hit in any inning.
The AS could not bunch even two
hits off Grimes in any inning, and
still they won. They are a great
team for making a little hitting go
long way.
AS far as the pitching goes, no
body will deny that Grimes carried
off the honors-and yet the AS car
ried off the ball game. just tough to
beat, whether they are hitting
lightly or only getting fair pitch
ing. But they have made winning
a habit for almost three years.
I liked the hustle and the spirit of
the Cardinals and I thing this is
going to be quite series. 1t starts
out as likely to be a lot hotter than
the series between the AS and Cubs
last year. The players were Raging
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-10-02


lust fair pitching by great boxman
who was favored by brilliant field
ing in the crisis when the game
seemed about to slip away from him.
That was in the seventh inning and
those two plays by Boley and BlSn-
on undoubtedly kept Grove from be-
ing batted .out Of his first world Sc
rieS start.
Boley's play belongs among the
sizzlers of world series perform
ances. Grimes had singled in the
seventh and from our lofty perch in
the press box it was apparent
Lefty's fast one had lost a lot OF
its early zip. Mickey Cochrane
glanced over at the dugout and it
seemed to me he perhaps was let
ting Connie Mack know that things
were not going right. The score
at the time was to 2 and a break
here probably meant the ball game.
It was not due to any skill Of
Groves that the Cardinals were
set down in this inning without q
run. Everybody socked him. Douth-
it hit hard toward left and then
Boley came in with his sparkling
play. He blocked hard hit ball,
then made a quick recovery and
snap throw to Bishop, forcing
Grimes at second base. How much
that play was worth became evil
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-10-02
Two City Series H. S. Games
Included ON Friday Card

Saturday night when the north
Siders battled to a Go draw with
Cathedral. His FASTENERS have been
going at a terrific pace in practice
this week, but dare not put out too
much against Broad Ripple with FL
wood following a week later.
After two successive defeats, John
Mueller probably will have a savage
bunch Of boys at Tech to throw
against Bloomington. Tech is not
accustomed to many defeats and
Bloomington is likely to find the
Muellerman tough to handle.
Joe Deinhart takes one of the
best Cathedral teams we have seen
for several seasons to Cincinnati
Saturday to battle Elder high and
there need not be any doubt but
that the locals will uphold the In
dianapoliS reputation.
On Saturday afternoon a bigger
and better Crispus Attacks high
school team will entertain Coving-
ton Ky0 at Pennsy park, and as
1t is the opening game Coach John
Shelbourne of the locals will be more
than anxious to get his boys off to
a flying start.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-10-02

one another Wednesday and that is
a good sign. 1t will be hard fought,
no matter who wins. The AS make
all their series that way and I can
see that Gabby Street has his Car
dinals hustling.
1 liked the play Of Colbert parti-
cularly. 1 figure he is the player
who made the Cards the champion
ship team this year and I believe in
another season he will be the great
est all-round shortStop in baseball.
His throwing is pretty to look at. He
is batting eighth, but I still believe
he is the player that the AS pitchers
will have to watch in this series.
He stepped up and tagged Grove for
a pair of clean hits on his first two
world series opportunities.
Except for the seventh, when
Boley and Bishop made those great
plays, it was not a thrilling ball
game. But what the game lacked
in thrills it made up in tenseneSS.
Copyright, 1880, by The Christy Walsh
Syndicatel
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-10-02
%BOwling~
BY LEFTY LEE

Wheeler I g.s csy fsssf S So f tR4es
G smss G Tnvefsa isO and ar cofee as the
s MTG To S0d DUNG fhs the ndsnaps League
SERIES on the PT fSs ed a Of $50 totals
with a score Of GAL on games o. 256, LlO
s21: Wiesmap. 623; Cohler. 500; WooqqaaFSo.
tag. 6I4: Westover. 622 and Mounts. 6l2.
55s finish BY Abbott was good for the
S-F Coffee prize.
All-star doubles games resulted n a
two-time win for Mounts-Aooott. Bonne-
R wmbeTiR fTom % James
Cray. Liebtag-MyerS and Fulton SNYDER
and clean sweep se6, Tor ETenTMaFe ox ana
sames Of as. l25 and 4O7 total 81
clarence Mack was the Individual leader.
his 657 being secured with games Of iS4
e soS7 Pr Pritchett. SIS. and McNew. 6Os.
Good bowling featured d.. the he gg,t0Ty23
Towel and ideal Cleaners taking three
games from American Linen; GhrlSnssY.
IRVINE and Metalcraft won two games
from Hanna REGISTER and Coca Cola o.a f.
Never sS2Rped yn hsh rolled sso oooGhus
so7: Roeder. 6o2: schonaaker; 62s; s6 n
Hamilton. 629: hromers o<o' 0ha"' WV
and Linton. 62l.
Raisin and Whole Wheat won three
fv from gTom Sa Sliced during the FrehofeT
games on the Delaware alleys
the 'IKs K Of G. League able to win three
games. Moran TRUCKING being tne VIC
TINS Penn Goal Tin ths odd Tr lame from
white Furniture. Pittman-Rice ana BLOCH
optical during the other conteStSs' S.IlI "a
and Sargent rolled totals OF $40 ana co.,
respectively.
Lans. Manner and Koehler were over
4hS so0 mark during the South Side Drug
ing Ing totals Of 6s4. SIS and sos, A Spppo
LAVAL Hoffacker and Riesbeck took two
from Community. Parker ana Homer '0n"-
son.
rnterciub games resulted in a three time
win for Universal Reds. Unlyersal , WnItess'
Lion Tanners ana TS a w II Exehsnse and
Mutual and a two-time win for universal
blues and Mutual Underwriters from Lone
Star and Exchange Service
Feeney Furniture pulled 2 surprise on on
RYE ooOd F ss O1 t Se Hote iA Sn taq drives
ping i'iS''t the last by. six. pins; Komstohk
s Hsyw fSe Ro9s tT ss sne oiesen Product
took the series from Peerless ana indian
apolis NJ. G. A 2l6 game by Fuilmer iea-
tured.
a s. BODY and Old Gold Cigarettes
stsged a real battle during the Indiana
Merchants series. the Body team winning
fhe odd game Nehi and Standard grocery
also won two from clamsn Lunch ano
Brookside Ice, while Real SIX took r tnTee
and r Dawson rolled into the select cir-
Gle with totals of 622. 6I0. sos and 500.
A loon to be known as the Insurance
league was organized to roll on the Hotel
Antler alleys each Friday at p. m. SIX
teams have been signed and room for two
more IS available. ]. Ochiitree has been
elected president J. Dinrich vice-preSi-
liant and ]. Smith SecretaTY-treaSu rer.