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The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1931-03-20
FIGHT in RANKS
OF MINERS ENDED
BY COURT DECREE
Formal Order Signed By
Judge at Springfield Lays
Foundation for Peace in
Illinois Coal Fields.

Indianapolis, Ind. (ILNS) = The
foundation for peace in the ranks of
the United Mine Workers of Amer
lea in District II, comprising the Hi
nois coal field, was laid March 6, when
Judge Harry Edwards in the Sanga-
mon county court in Springfield, ILL.,,
signed a formal decree, ending the
legal fight which has lasted for Is
months.
Terms of the decree provide that
the international union, with head
quarters in indianapolis, is the only
bona fide miners organization on the
North American continent; that John
L. Lewis, Philip Murray and Thomas
Kennedy are the duly elected and
qualified president, vice president and
secretary treasurer, respectively, OF
the international union; that the in
ternational constitution adopted III
March, 1880, is the constitution gov
erning the miners organization; that
District II is a subordinate branch of
the international union; that officers
elected by the district in December,
1880, are the duly elected and quail
fed officers of the district, and that
the contract with the coal operators
in Illinois was negotiated by the dis
trict officials.
The international Union of Miners
formed on March 10, 1880, at Spring
field is without standing and does not
represent the membership in the mine
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1931-03-20

workers organization, the decree
states, and the slate is wiped clean in
regard to dues and assessments paid
to officials Of the contending factions
during the court battle.
Following the court decree all con-
tempt of court cases instituted against
John L. Lewis and District II pro-
visional officials, as we'll as officials
of local unions, were dismissed as was
also libel suit for $250,000 brought
by A. C. Lewis, District II attorney,
against President John L. Lewis.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1931-03-20
Excavating Old Germany

Digging in Germany might prove
profitable pastime. Within one week
a householder of Marionburg dug up
a keg Of 697 silver coins of 1926,
which were probably buried during the
80 years war; tourist discovered
the skeleton OF bear in cave near
karlsruhe, where none have been seen
for 300 years graves OF ancient Celts
have been found with bones five thou
sand years old; at Konigsberg the old
est find was a stone ak dropped there
before the glaciers came down over
Europe 5000 years ago; under the
altar of Speyer cathedral the stone
sarcophagus of an early Christian
saint was brought to light.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1931-03-20
OHIO OFFICIAL URGES
EIGHT-HOUR WORKDAY

Columbus, Ohio.-A public appeal
to employers of Ohio to limit work
ing periods to eight hours whenever
feasible" has been made by the state
director of industrial relations,
Thomas A. Edmondson
The purpose, he said, is to distrib-
ute jobs among as many workers as
possible and thus lessen unemploy-
ment. Shifts of 10 hours or longer
are being worked in some industries,
according to the director.
"The eight-hour day is generally
accepted as beneficial to labor and to
employers, and most industries can
adjust themselves to it," Mr. Edmond
son said.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1931-03-20

Marie always spent Thursdays with
grandma, where she had a wonderful
time because she always had her own
way.
One evening when big brother Harry
came as usual to take her home, she
set up mighty tumult. Grandma, In
order to quiet her, gave her an egg
to take to mother.
When they were outside, Harry
said: Aren't you ashamed of your
self to act like that at grandma's?"
But Marie said, calmly. 'Well, / got
the egg, didn't II"
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1931-03-20
They Had Company

Billy spent week with his grand
parents in the country. While play
Ing in the back yard he noticed hive
which contained bees and, being of
an investigative turn, he picked up
stick and began to pound on 1t. I'M
mediately hundreds of bees rushed out
and little Billy was severely stung.
When reprimanded by his grandmoth-
er and questioned why he did such q
thing, he replied:
az knocked on the door to see IL
there was anybody at home and /
think they had company, grandmoth-
err
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1931-03-20
Finally "Beauti6ed"

Several Pittsburgh clubwomen ara
enjoying a snicker at the way of the
world. For two years they cam
paigned in a futile effort to have GER
tain vacant lots around the town beau
tilted. And the other day tour of
the places they had marked for Inn
provement revealed that every one
was wearing the swell scenery of q
miniature golf course.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1931-03-20
Limiting the Requirements

"You have made great point Of
your experience as a farmer"
Yes" answered Senator Sorghum.
my constituents are straightforward
and practical. They say we have
enough great statesmen who know
how to run governments. What they
want is some plain energetic citizen
who can show EN- how to run farm"
Washington Star.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1931-03-20
WAIVED

Asked If he wished to waive the
jury, Charley Forge, a Dallas (Texas)
negro, charged with operating
pharmacy" without being registered,
began to flourish his right arm wildly
at the box, today.
What are you doing?" asked the
puzzled prosecutor.
'Wavin' that there jury, boss," the
defendant answered.-West's Docket.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1931-03-20
FIGHTING YELLOW DOG"

Columbus, Ohio.-Large delega-
tions of trade unionists attended a
legislative hearing on a bill that
would outlaw the yellow dog" Op-
position comes from the Ohio Manu-
facturers' Association.
The senate, two years ago, passed
this bill, but it was killed by house
committee.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1931-03-20
IT'S A BITTER BLOW

Cop-Madam, didn't you see me hold
up my hand?
Woman at the Wheel did not.
Didn't you hear me blow my whis-
tle?"
81 did not'
Didn't you hear me holler at you to
stop?"
81 did not"
well, guess might as well go
home. l don't seem to be doing any
good here"
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1931-03-20
MACHINIST APPOINTED

Hartford, Conn Governor Cross
appointed Joseph Tone as state labor
commissioner. The new official is a
former grand lodge representative
International Association of Machin-
lists. He has also served as state
senator.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1931-03-20
AMEND OIL WORKERS BILL

Oklahoma City.-The house passed
an eight-hour bill for oil workers
after several amendments weakened
the measure. The oil industry is on
the verge of collapse because of over
production, yet these employees are
compelled to work long hours.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1931-03-20
Enturn Tense

"Who was the most capable man
in historyY asked the teacher Of q
bright young lad.
Well" said the boy. Judging from
political talks over the radio, 1t must
have been one of the last crop Of can
didates."
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1931-03-20
PENSION BILL
SIGNED BY COLO
RADIO GOVERNOR

Denver.-Governor Adams signed
the old age pension bill, which be-
comes effective September / and is
mandatory upon county commission
ers to enforce.
The bill provides that INDECENT poor
over 65 years of age, who have lived
in the state Is years, shall be paid
not to exceed 81 a day.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1931-03-20
On and OF

Mrs. G.-Mrs. c. is certainly put
ting on airs since she got that talking
machine
Mrs. Dyes; but she dropped
few of them yesterday when she
smashed a few of her best records
on the floor.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1931-03-20
BONDS QUICKLY SOLD

New York.-Money will come out
of hiding places in these days of de-
preston when profits are assured.
This was shown by the record break
ing sale of s1OO,OOO,OOO New York
city gold bonds in less than half an
hour. The issue was heavily over
subscribed.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1931-03-20
CITY WAGE IGNORED

Worcester, Mass.-This city is pay
ing workers So day, according to the
Central Labor Unions unemployment
committee. A city ordinance provides
that the hourly rate be SO cents.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1931-03-20
No Change in Sight

Lady (engaging young maid)-Be-
fore | finally decide, / should like to
nave short talk with your mother.
Applicant for Position-That's right
dol You'll get on fine with my
mum. She's just such another as
erself.-Humorist.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1931-03-20
UNIONIST is LABOR CHIEF

Austin, Tex-R. B. Gragg, of this
city, was appointed labor commits
sioner of Texas by Governor Sterling
The appointee is a member Typo
graphical Union.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1931-03-20
PRINTERS HOLD LINES

Rock Island, Il.-Tri-City Typo
graphical Union (this city, Moline and
Davenport renewed an agreement
with newspaper publishers.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1931-03-20
Poor Burglar

Just think While l was out With
some Of the fellows the other night, a
burglar broke into our house."
Did he get anything?"
"I'll say he did-my wife thought 1t
was me coming home"
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1931-03-20
Might Pool Them

Fiance-I haven't the courage to tell
your father OF my debts.
Fiancee-What towards you men
are Father hasn't the courage to tell
you of his debts.-Nagels Lustige Welt
(Berlin).
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1931-03-20
Oh. Anything

His Reverence-Oh, since you're
going through the village, would like
you to look in at the Craddocks' cot
tage, and say sent you TO inquire
about all of them there
Odd-Job Man-Them there wot, sirf
London Opinion.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1931-03-20
keyeu pe

Husband (after a tiff suppose
you are now going home to your
mother?
Wife-Tm not; I'm going to the
most expensive hotel | can find and
let them send the bill to you!
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1931-03-20
A Cheap Beginning

"Your daughter plays that Bee
thoven Sonata wonderfully"
Eyes, and she only has the six
penny copy. She can make success
of anything"
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1931-03-20
Don't Help Anv

Riches have WINGS" remarked the
thoughtful brother.
"Yeh retorted the grouchy one,
80 have airplanes, and both often
come down in a tailspin."
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1931-03-20
Meow

What did you think Of the bride?"
asked one of the guests at the wed
ding.
After looking at her l decided it
will be just too bad If the groom
doesn't know how to cook and sew
on buttons" replied the catty one.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1931-03-20
Washed OFF

Mrs. Catt-l don't think swimming
agrees with Miss vamp
Mrs. Spite-No, she loses her healthy
color while in the water.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1931-03-20

Mary had chicken small,
And she thought II immense
When the waiter handed her a check
For a dollar ninety cents.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1931-03-20
STATE UNIONS TO MEET

Ell Paso, Textile thirty-fourth
annual convention Texas Federation
of Labor will convene in this city
May Is.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1931-03-20
Speak Softly

Speak softly; it is better far
That angry words be barred.
Speak softly wheresoe'er you are
But keep on thinking hard.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1931-03-20
HADN'T KNOWN HER

"You had known your wife for q
long time before you married her,
believe"
Il believed SO, too, but I assure you
it's not true"
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1931-03-20
Caution

Speak gently. 1t is better far
At least while feeling ground
The man may be a pugilist
And heavy on the pound.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1931-03-20
FREE TEXT BOOKS

Salem, Ore.-The governor signed
free text book bill that passed the
state legislature.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1931-03-20
OPPOSED TO HARD WORK

Lady of House-Why don't you eat
my biscuits? What's wrong with
them?
Tramp-Not a thing, madam, not a
thing, but I'm opposed to hard work.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1931-03-20
Steering Clear

Darling, look at these lovely dia-
monds in that window. The sparkle
almost hurts ones eyes"
Yes, let's move on. Passing Show.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1931-03-20
NICE HOT DAY

81 don't believe old Titewad has
ever done anything freely In his life" :"
81 suppose not, but when l met him
this morning he was perspiring that
way"
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1931-03-20

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-29
|NONE AT SCRATCH
| ON MET GOLF LIST
No Consistent Performers
Among Stars of Links,
Says Committee.
By the Assnniatad prass

By the Associated Press.
n Jew YORK. March 2s.-Despite
the presence on its handicap
list Of three former British golf
champions and one former
American amateur champion, the Met
ropolitan Golf Association failed TO list
any one at scratch on its honor rolf
for 1881, released today.
Jess SweetSer, former British and
American amateur king, was placed at
a handicap of l along with Eugene
Romans, runner-up to Bobby Jones at
Merton last Summer: Maurice ]. Nc
Carthy, jr, former intercollegiate
champion, and George Voigt.
Four golfers also were given handi-
cap of 2. including the two former
British champions now residing in New
York-Cyril Tolley and T. Philip
Perkins. e. H. briggs, jr., and p.
Miller-Jones we're listed with them.
George T. Dunlap, present inter-
collegiate title holder; Eddie Held, for
mer public links title holder; Jack
Mackie and Sidney B. Noyes, jr, were
given handicaps of 3.
The failure to list any one at scratch,
the association explained, was due TO
the fact that, in the opinion Of the
Handicap Committee, there was no con-
sistently outstanding performer In the
district during the 1890 season"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-29
Bill Brown Rated Marvel at Remaking Men
At Brownsville Up in Berkshire Foothills

| thority than Bruce Barton has given
him the title 1.-THE friend Of four thou
sand wives" That's sort of an unique
record In itself, but maybe some of the
Understanding crooners could beat
him out at that. What Bruce referred
to, of course, was Bits faculty for
turning a grouchy hypochondriac into
a replica of friend wife's fond recol-
lection of the fellow he used to be 10
or 20 years ago. That's Bill's stunt.
Friend of 1900 Wives.
Being an Irishman he's got blue eyes
and white hair and a wit as annihilat-
ing as TINT and as friendly as q setter
pup. OF course these aren't the eX-
elusive distinctions of any single mem
Der Of the Hibernian family, but there's
such q redundance of these traits about
Bill as to make him marked man in
County Cork. And when you add to
these the quality of leading without
domineering, Of inspiring lasting friend
ship while demanding of you certain
physical phenomena that are, in the
early stages Of your relationships, pretty
much physical torture, and of impress
ing one without words with that in
valuable attribute known as character
then you do get something unique. And
that's Bill-the fellow who runs Browns
dale
The purpose of his establishment has
been indicated. To it, in a steady
stream throughout the year 60 men
from as far away as the Pacific Coast,
bankers, lawyers, doctors, authors, lead
ers in every walk Of life, ranging In age
from youngsters to the high seventies
seeking health. Bill gives 1t to them.
The essence Of the Brownsville system
Is moderation. Rising early in the
morning, for Is hours until one goes to
bed healthily tired at night, each indi-
vidual concentrates on just that degree
OF exercise which may wisely be under
taken by him.
A period Of calesthenics, q brisk hike
in the rolling hills; a ride on one of
Bill's excellent saddle horses, hand ball,
squash, swimming, tennis, massage,
light baths, every conceivable apparatus
fer physical training is at hand. And
over these physical properties and the
group Of highly skilled trainers who
oversee the daily work presides Bill
Brown. friend Of 1000 wives and Of
twice that many men.
Surroundings Delightful.
His home in which you live Is de-
lightful. Your room is most comfor-
table. The food, much Of 1t raised on
the big farm, Is delicious. Rest hours
after meals, when pipes or cigars are
permitted (once again common sense
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-29
Hunter, Otell in Freak Duel :
Play Four Holes of Most Spectacular Golf Ever
Seen at Indian Spring.

At the sixth, Hunter stepped up to
play a hooked iron shot into a wind
from the left, which he hoped TO
pull up into the wind and lay the
ball down on the green without any
run. But the ball went true, with
out pull, and dropped in the trap
at the right. From there Hunter
proceeded to hit 1t clean, without
taking any sand, and 1t finally ended
over beyond the third green. The
cup was cut in q dip in the green,
where a shot coming from either
side or from above had to be rolling
slowly to stay close. Otell meanwhile
had reached the green about 10 feet
from the cup In two strokes. and 1t
looked as IL he would win the hole
with q f. But Hunter went over
into the wild country beyond the
third tie and holed niblick pitch
on that fast green from 40 yards
away for q par 3. Otell missed his
putt. Then Hunter put together two
fine shots to reach the green at the
par S seventh hole, and ran down .
20-foot.r for an eagle 3. That
should have put the quietus on Otell,
but Larry is one of those chaps who
never knows when he is licked. He
sVSPPeo up anu nII q ~" HUN bliaI
nearly went out Of bounds at the
eighth, knock d an iron shot down
in frort cf the green, and then holad
the short pitch for birdie 2, ending
what Hunter claims to have been
The rrcat er--tacplc- +h9t-T1aking
sprc ever &c n at indian Spring.
Not that the scoring was so great,
for the beIt ball of the four for
nine holes was 80, but the way 1t
was made was t-le astounding thing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-29
BY NEwBoLD MOVES,

VTS a long hike from the shores OF
the Potomac to the upper reaches
of the Hudson, and some will be
wondering why, when story about
Condition" is to be written for a local
paper one has to pick out so remote a
location as Garrison, N. Y. for the set
ting. The answer is simple. Browns
dale lies there, Struggled in the foothills
of the Berkshires. And there IS no
other spot like Brownsville between here
and there, or even In the length and
breadth Of the land.
Brownsville Is q health farm. The
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-29
DUSEK MEETS INDIAN
IN RASSLIN' FEATURE
Dusek and White Feather, Both
Rough Performers, Meet at
Auditorium Thursday.

Rudy Dusek and Chief White Feather
who dote on swinging fists and elbows
will clash in the feature wrestling
match at the Washington Auditorium
next Thursday night.
This bout headlines a card of five
bouts, the pachyderms for which have
been signed.
Hans Steinke, the German Oak,
and Wallace Dugan, an active member
of the Canadian Northwest Mounted
Police on furlough, will oppose in the
semi-final. Each weighs 245 pounds.
Billy Bartush returns to the audi
torium arena, tackling Jack Washburn,
In a Commute limit match.
Matrol Kirelenko and Tiger" Mel
son, the latter heavyweight from St
Louise, oppose in another 30-minute
bout.
Mike Romano, who f1oored Ghafoor
Khan last Thursday, is back, tackling
George Tragos.
The feature bout brings together a
pair Of former pugil1sts. Dusek Is rated
a more polished rassler than White
Feather. the Chief relying mainly on
his famous bar chinlock.
Tickets for Thursdays show win go
on sale tomorrow at Promoter Joe
Turner's Annapolis Hotel ONCE.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-29
STRAIGHT OFF THE TEE

$4,000 viii be spent on the golf course
in changing green locations. rebuilding
tees, eliminating climbs and generally
bringing the course up to champion
ship standard.
Work already done includes leveling
and sanding of all tees, preparing them
for Sodding, placing of direction mark
ers on holes where they are needed,
trapping of the first and fifteenth
green's and planting Of the new second
green.
Work is going forward on the new
fourteenth green and the fifteenth tee
and negotiations are in progress for
leasing, witch option to purchase, large
area east Of the course on Conduit
road, TO furnish part Of the new first
and second fairways. This viii release
the present first fairway for q practice
course and directly west, across the
main driveway, will be located pitch
ing and putting layout.
Improvements In the club house will
include a hardwood floor in the main
lounge, relocation Of the grill, CHASING
in Of the veranda, construction of a
roof garden and additional rest rooms,
while $4,000 has been set aside for
construction of a swimming pool Con-
siderable landscaping and planting is
to be done and the main driveway is
to be resurfaced. A miniature putting
green Is to be located at the rear of
the club house, west Of Tony SylveSter's
golf shop.
Last year. Bannockburn suffered from
lack Of water. This year steps are TO be
taken to insure SUFFICIENT for the golf
course. Fifteen hundred dollars have
been appropriated to increase the
height Of the storage dam by two feet.
The mems grin room at Indian
Spring has been entirely refinished in
oak paneling, and has bsen furnished
attractively with comfortable chairs in
red leather and window hangings to
match.
Winding up their bowling season,
members of "Rodier's Thursday Night
ers," who have played golf together at
the Washington Golf and Country Club
and bowled at the Lucky Strike, gath
cred at the Washington club and pre-
sented Henry TAFT Rodier, organizer Of
the league, with a handsome golf bag
Those who attended the dinner were
Rodier, DR.. T. D. Webb, DR.. T. j. Rice,
DR.. B. s. Taylor, Doree G.. Gruver and
W. r. Little.
The team captained by DR.. Rice paid
the check as a result of q match rolled
against the team csptained by DR..
Webb.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-29
Sudden Wealth
Has Drawbacks
DUFFALO,. N. Y, March 20 (P.-

BUFFALO. N. Y, March 20 P1.-
ID The blessing of wealth, not un-
mixed with its problems, were
being experienced today by Clayton
G. Woods and his four relatives, who
yesterday won nearly 81 100000 with
a ticket on Gregalach, which placed
second in the grand national stee-
plechase.
Visits to barber shops and beauty
parlors came first on today's pro-
gram. Then the ticket holders went
into a long conference with repre-
sentatives of a local financial insti-
tuition, but the conference ended
with no Definite decision as to the
ultimate disposal of their winnings.
we have not yet made any def
mite arrangements for handling the
money" Woods said 1T is my in
tenticn to try to arrange to have tsh
entire amount handled by the bank,
with sn agreement among each of
tac holders Of a share that no sub
stantial amount may be withdrawn
without the consent of the entire
group. That seens to be the safest
thing"