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The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1931-01-16
DANVILLE THIRTY
YEARS AGO

The strike of the textile workers
of Danville in 1901 for the mainte-
nance of the 10-hour-a day law of
Virginia was resisted by all the pow
ers that could be brought against the
men and women there, when, in the
language of that departed statesman,
"all the resources of civilization"
were brought into play, the finer art
of slow and cruel starvation was used
as the means of defeating those who
stood for right and justice and for
humanity.-From pamphlet by
Samuel Gompers, entitled "Organized
Labor, It's Struggle, It's Enemies and
Fool Friends.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1931-01-16

Q.-Who said: 'The only entirely
reliable Friend of Labor is Labor
ITSELF?
A.-Walter Macarthur in "Trade
Union Epigrams," published by the
American Federation of Labor.
Q.-in what European country IL
the fiye-day week reported making
considerable progress?
A.--Czechoslovakia, where so per
cent of the workers in the shoemak-
ing industry will soon have the
shorter week The 5-day week has also
been introduced in chocolate fac
tory, and it is reported that the ques-
tion of introducing it into the gov
ernment tobacco factories is under
consideration.
Q.-What was the first labor paper
jim the United States?
A-The Workingmen's Gazette,
published by Evans brothers, English
labor reformers, in New York in 1925,
is said to have been the earliest labor
paper.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1931-01-16
MILL WORKERS
FIRED
Then Wished Merry Xmas,
Happy New Year

Reading, Pa. ILNS)-Notice that
they were to lose their jobs was the
Christmas present handed workers
of the Reading Iron Company's Ninth
Street Mills by their employers, who
did not forget to wish them a Merry
Christmas and Happy New Year.
The employees received the following
letter shortly before the holidays:
"To the Employees of Ninth Street
Mills:
The quality of puddle bars pro-
duced this fall has shown a consistent
improvement and indicates that skill
fulness and fine spirit of co-opera-
tion exist within our organization.
ut is indeed matter of gratifca-
tion to all of US, and we appreciate
the efforts put forth during the past
few months
Much as we would like to see an
uninterrupted continuance of the
good work, it has become necessary,
through causes beyond our control, to
temporarily halt production of pud-
die bars until the excessive inventory
will have been reduced to point in
keeping with the demand
"The puddle mill will, therefore,
close when the present supply 70 pig
iron is exhausted and remain closed
until further notice.
"The management deeply regrets
that this decision has had to be made
at this time of the year, and hopes
that business conditions will improve
rapidly so that operations may soon
be resumed.
Wishing one and all Merry
Christmas and Happy New Year,
am,
very truly yours,
(Signed) "R. S. WENGER,
"Vice President"
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1931-01-16
WOODS PLACES
UNEMPLOYED AT
d TO 5 MILLIONS

Washington, d. c. (ILNS)-Esti-
mating the number Of totally unem-
ployed persons in the United States
t4,OO0,O to 100000, Col. Arthur
Woods, chairman of the presidents s
emergency committee for employ
ment, told the senate appropriations
committee that in his opinion the
various construction programs
throughout the country this year, in
volving expenditures of $2.50O.0 900,
were adequate to handle the existing
situation.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1931-01-16
OUT-OF-WORK SURVEY
STARTED BY SENATE

Washington.-Th senate appro-
priations committee is conducting a
jobless survey. The leading witnesses
are Colonel Arthur Woods, chairman
President Hooyer's emergency COM
mittee for employment, and John
Barton Payne, chairman American
Red Cross.
Upon their testimony is expected to
hinge the decision of attempting fur
ther relief. Senators La Toilette and
Wash (Mass.) urge direct appro-
priation of $100,000,000 to defray re-
lief expenses of cities and states.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1931-01-16
SEEK BRICK MASONS
OVER so YEARS OF AGE

Muskogee, Okla. (ILNS) - Joe
Wheat, contractor for new high
school gymnasium here, advertised
for brick masons over so years of
age. "Old men are the BEST" he said.
"They know more, do better work and
do it more easily. This stuff of turn
ing men off at As as many do, is
piffie."
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1931-01-16
Labor Queries

Questions aMd Answers on La
Dor: What It Has Done; Where
1t Stands on Problems Of the
Day; Its Aim and Program;
Who's Who in the Ranks Of
the Organized Toilers, ETC., etc.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1931-01-16
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-06
PASTOR WILL FACE
WOMAN'S CHARGES
Dr.. Shelton of Mount Vernon
Place Methodist to Be
Tried by Church.
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nounced in tine following statement by
Rev Dr. J. H. Balthis, presiding elder
OF the Washington district. Baltimore
Conference, Methodist Episcopal Church,
South:
Because of persistent rumors con-
corning the character of DR.. William
A Shelton. pastor of the Mount Vernon
Place Methodist Episcopal Church
South, Washington. D. c., Bishop E. d.
Committee of five preachers. This COM
mittee on September 4. 1881. decided
that in fairness to all parties concerned
it would be wise to have church
trial"
Dr. Shelton came to the Mount
Vernon Place Church in october from
Atlanta. He was member OF the
church court. which tried Bishop James
Cannon in Dallas, Tex. two years ago.
Bishop Cannon'S second trial last Spring
was held in the church of which DR..
Shelton is now pastor
Secretary is Retained.
Miss Williams had been secretary to
Rev. w. A. Lambeth. DR.. Sheltons
predecessor. She remained in that
position for short while after tne
latter came to Washington.
Neither the personnel of the lnvestl-
eating committee nor the names of the
preachers who will try DR.. Shelton could
be learned.
Friends of DR.. Shelton indicated that
he will vigorously deny the charges al
the Forthcoming trial
Bishop Mouzon was said to have re-
uuested the investigation after receiving
several letters and complaints from
Washington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-06
ASK RUBIO TO HALT
CHINESE EXPULSION
Societies Seek Justice for 0rien-
tails Being Driven From
Country.

Resolutions protesting against the ex-
pulsion of Chinese from Mexico were
adopted Friday at a joint meeting of
the American Friends of China Society
and the Chinese Students Club of
Washington.
The protest took the form of mes
sage to President Ortez Rubio of Mex
leo, requesting him to issue an execu-
tive order against the expulsion of Chi
nese citizens from any of the states of
Mexico, so that the questions involved
therein may be taken up through diplo-
matte channels with such deliber-
alton as will allow justice to be done
to Chinese citizens, with the view of
developing friendship between these two
countries
The intelligent element of Mexicans.
the resolution sets forth, realize that
the Chinese have ever set a good ex-
ample of citizenship and in matters
pertaining to trade, industry and other
activities. The present expulsion meas
ures taken against them, it is charged.
are the result of trade jealousy and
radical political activity.
Judge Paul Linebarger signed the
resolution for the American Friends of
China Society and 1, c. Wang for the
Chinese Students Club.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-06

1925, he boarded the frigate Brandy
wine. named in honor of the little river
where he fought his first battle in this
country.
Letter Of Lafayette.
The letter written by Lafayette to
President Monroe reads as follows:
Paris. May 10, 1925.
"Sir-The high favor conferred upon
of the United States, the testimonies
of the United States, the testimonials
OF public benevolence contained in their
resolution have filled my heart with
feelings of respectful. affectionate and
patriotic gratitude which l lack ade-
quate words to express. No answer can
I find more congenial to these feelings
than to embark as soon as possible for
the blessed shores l have for so many
years longed to review. Nor can fear
compressed as 1 am with proud sense
of the honor to be on board a national
ship-that it would appear on my part
when I beg leave not to avail myself
of the flattering offer which, in their
extreme kindness. Congress have
deigned to bestow. The Summer will not
be over before l enjoy the delight to
find myself under the American flag on
my way to the beloved land of which
it has been my happy lot to become an
soldier an adopted son.
BE pleased, sir. to accept my affec-
tionate and grateful respects,
LAFAYETTE"
The observance here of Lafayette S
birthday anniversary will not take place
until tomorrow. At 10 o'clock the
Sons of the Revolution in the District
of Columbia will, in accordance with
their annual custom, lay a wreath at
the statue of Gen. Lafayette. DR..
Thomas Edward Green, president of the
society. will give brief address. Brig.
Gen. George Richards, U. S. M. c., is
chairman of the committee in charge.
The committee includes the following
members of the society: Clarence A.
Aspinwall, Comdr. Joel T: Boone, U. S.
N; Col. Mervyn C. Buckley, U. S. A.;
Col Harrison H. Dodge. Charles Porter
field Light, Col. Frank S. Hight, DR..
James r. Mood, Charles Colfax Long,
William P Meredith, Chief Justice Wal
ter l. Mccoy, Capt. Frederick G. Pyne,
S. c.. U. S. NJ; Edwin S. Hege, Mai.
Ennals Waggaman, Rev. George w.
Atkinson, D. D., and Maj. Edward F.
Riggs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-06

he helped put out the Herald during
the Worlds Fair of 1878.
His wanderlust satisfied. Roberts re-
turned to the United States in 1879,
going back to Kansas. There he pub
lished the Americas Herald in Lyon
County. the Dunlop Chief in Morris
County and the Usage City Free Press
and Republican. He was married at
Americas September S, 1881.
When Vice President Curtis first ran
for Congress, Roberts was secretary Of
the fourth congressional district.
He came to Washington in 1891 and
entered the Government Printing Office,
under Public Printer Frank Palmer.
rising from printer to foreman. He
retired in 1928
Among those who attended the
Roberts golden wedding anniversary
reunion last night were their son. Mai.
L. B. Roberts of Kansas City, his wife
and children, David and Richard
Roberts; their daughter. Mrs. Burl r.
Johnston Of Winnetka, ILL., her husband
and children. Betty and Bob Johnston,
There were also a number of other
relatives present.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-06
POLICEMAN'S WIDOW
DIES SUDDENLY HOME
Mrs. Margaret D. Dreamer Calls
for Help, Then Lapses Into
Coma.

Mrs. Margaret D. Creamer, 68,
widow of Gustave Dreamer. former po-
nceman. died suddenly at her home,
1915 Trinidad avenue northeast, last
night.
Mrs. Dreamer, according to police, was
alone when she was suddenly stricken
and ran to the porch, calling for help.
Mrs. Frances Ziller, 1888 Trinidad ave-
nue.. heard the womans cries and went
to her assistance. When she arrived,
Mrs. Dreamer was unconscious and Mrs.
FILLER summoned the Casualty Hospital
ambulance
Mrs. Creamer was pronounced dead
by DR.. William Bowman. Her husband,
who died several years ago. served many
years with the metropolitan police. He
last served as station clerk at No. IL
precinct, prior to his retirement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-06
STERLING TO SEEK
PRISON REFORMS
Illinois Governor Returns
From Europe With Ideas
for Improvement.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, September 5.-Lieut
Gov Frederick E. Sterling Of Illinois on
his return from Europe today after
studying prison conditions there with
members OF the State legislatures
prison commission predicted a new era
of penal institution reform for his home
State.
AS chairman Of the prison commission,
Lieut.. Gov Sterling said he will make
recommendations to the legislature
which, If adopted, will eliminate condi-
tons in Illinois prisons which have
caused riots and disturbances.
Stresses Reform Needs.
Pointing out that in England, where
there is population Of $4,000 900 there
are only 10000 persons in prison and
that In Illinois with a population of
1000, 900 there is a prison population
OF 10000, Sterling stressed the need for
reform in his State.
Despite the many short sentences
given by judges in European courts"
Sterling said there is no crime in
crease, while in this country where long
and more severe sentences are imposed
there is no reduction in the amount of
crime committed.
We believe that no prison should
have more than 200 inmates and there
should be strict classification and segre-
CATION of all prisoners. More modern
disqualification should be adopted in
all institutions together with group
feeding, rather than mass feeding
methods.
Care of Juveniles.
Greater efforts should be made also
toward retaining of criminals. as is
done in Europe. Special attention
should be paid to the Juvenile criminal"
Although Lieut.. Gov. Sterling did not
specifically name the recommendation
he would make to his legislature. he in
dicated they would be along the lines
he spoke Of
Returning on the liner Bremen with
Mr. Sterling were Judge Harry E.
Fisher of the Chicago Criminal Court,
State Senator John Broderick, Harry
G. Wright Arthur A. Huebsch, Thomas
j: Courtney, State Representative Mi
chael 1goe, Michael Fay. Edward M.
Overland, Rollo R. Robbins, William
Hart and Thomas Callaghan and mem
bers OF the prison commission.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-06
CUBA WATCHES CROWDER

HAVANA. September [P).-Presi-
dent Machado today cabled to Denver.
Colo. asking for information as to the
condition of Gen. Enoch H. Crowder.
one-time Ambassador to Cuba, who is
i'll there, expressing hope for his
prompt recovery.
Gen. Crowder, both as Ambassador
and as agent of American Intervention,
welded much influence in shaping
Cuban laws. especially election laws.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-06
AHEPA TO PARTICIPATE
IN BICENTENNIAL
Three Occasions Specified in Reso-
luton Adopted at San Fran
cisco Convention.

The Order of Ahepa, national Greek
association of The United States, an
nounced its intention of participating
in the George Washington Bicentennial
Celebration at its San Francisco con-
vention yesterday.
Resolutions proposed by Soterios
Nicholson, Washington attorney, who
devised the official stamp Endorsed by
the Bicentennial Commission, provided
for Greek participation on three occa-
sions. namely. at the opening exercises
February %. in Greek national cele-
bration to be held March IS in con-
junction with the Bicentennial and the
sponsoring of float in the Flag day
procession to be held here next June "A
Nicholson was elected vice chairman
of the convention and supreme coun-
cilor of the Order of Ahepa,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-06
ORDER REDUCING LEWIS /.
.ALIMONY IS AFFIRMED
Author Must Pay Divorced Wife
Quarter of His Annual Gross
Income.
By the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
CARSON CITY. New. September S.
The State Supreme Court today af-
firmed a district court order reducing
the monthly alimonv payments of Sim
clair Lewis, the author, to Mrs. Grace
Hegger Lewis, who divorced him here
in April of 1928.
Lewis obtained the reduction year
ago when the district court, on his
petition, modified provisions of an
agreement whereby Lewis was to pay
his former wife 81 900 a month.
Under the amended judgment af-
frmed by the Supreme Court, he will
paw Mrs Lewis one-fourth his gross
annual income from all sources, ION
a basis not to exceed $4,000" Mrs.
Lewis will receive 5000 on account the
first of each month and the balance,
"if any" not later than January 10
of each subsequent year. On this date
Lewis also will pay her any sum in
excess of $2.4O0 that equals one-fourth
of his annual income.
.Jugoslavia is organizing a travelling
al@sl
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-06

If It were necessary to preserve the
life of the railroads
E. v. Williamson of Washington
D. c., commerce and transportation ex-
pert. who said he represented several
steel mills. proposed that before any
increase be considered for the carriers
they should attempt to remedy their
condition by either pooling their inter-
ests or eliminating certain Improbable
services.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-06
M'DUFFIE ASSAlLS
EXORBITANT TARIFF
Democratic Whip in Last House,
Back From Europe, Says
Nations Retaliate.
BY the Associated Press.


Representative McDuffie Of Alabama,
Democratic whip in the last House,
said yesterday that Americans cannot
blame other nations for adopting her
own policies of laying eXorbitant duties.
The ALBANIAN. who has just re-
turned from tour of Europe. issued
his statement through the Democratic
National Committee. In it he said that
as a result of high American duties on
italian products the United States can
no longer sell automobiles in Italy be.
cause of the retaliatory provisions OF
the tariff laws"
This same feeling of retaliation
seems to exist everywhere" McDuffle
asserted
He advocated an ''easier interchange
Of goods between ourselves and other
nations" without the destruction Of
our customs houses and free trade.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-06
STRICKEN ON STREET.
Jimmy Hardwiek Pronounced Dead
on Arrival at Hospital.

Stricken suddenly on Water street
southwest between Tenth and Eleventh
streets late yesterday, Jimmy Hard
wick. IS, of AIT Pennsylvania avenue
was pronounced dead upon arrival at
Emergency Hospital, where he was
taken by Robert E. Harler of the 500
block Of H street southwest. His death
was being investigated by the Homi-
eide squad.
Police say the man fell to the street
unconscious.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-06

\HElR children and grandchildren
grouped about them, Mr.. and
Mrs. d. J. Roberts last night
Il eliminated SO years of married
life in a gala family reunion at
their home, 6l4 Lexington place north
east.
Mr.. Roberts. who is rs, learned the
printing trade on the old New York
Independent 81 years ago when Rev
Henry Ward Beecher was editor of that
publication. Mr.. Roberts is now re-
tired employe of the Government Print
ing Once.
Last night. with his grandchildren
perched on his knees, in a reminiscent
mood. he recalled the varied experiences
of his younger days.
A year after he moved to Kansas
with his parents in 1869. Roberts left
home to see the world. He worked on
most of the larger newspapers from
Kansas City to New York and from
Cincinnati to New Orleans. Then he
went to Europe, where he worked on
papers in England. Ireland. Scotland
and Wales. later going to Paris, where
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-06
WOMAN HIT BY AUTO.
Alexandria Man Is Arrested Here
on Drunken Driving Charge.

Mrs. A. B. Keeler, so. of the STRAIT
ford Hotel. received an injured leg when
knocked down by an automobile oper-
ated by Arthur SimonSon, of Falls
Church. Va, yesterday afternoon. She
was treated at Sibley Hospital.
James Gordon Hall, 80. of Alexandria
Va, was arrested and charged at No. 3
Police Precinct yesterday with driving
while drunk and operating his automo-
bile with bad brakes when his machine
colli0ed with a car driven by James L.
Rockford. 40. of S27 Twenty-second
street, at Twenty-frst and K streets.
Palestine proposes to reduce its 1.-THE
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-06

Whistling has become a lost art in
Dublin, Irish Free State, say leaders
of campaign to revive puckered-lip
music there