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Evening star., 1932-08-21
Di0genes Once a Criminal

nIOGENES, the famous Greek philosopher
- turned to philosophy after being caught in
crime He and his father were caught aduiter-
ating coins and were driven from their home
city Sinope.
Reaching Athens, Diogenes decided that the
more person possessed the more he desired,
so he disposed of everything he had other
than cloak, his purse and a wooden bowl.
Observing boy drinking out Of his hand one
day, he even tossed the bowl aside
He drew to the stature of an immortal bv
living In cask and hardening himself against
the rigors of weather by rolling in the hot sand
In Summer and embracing covered statues
In Winter. His fame as a teacher grew until
even Alexander the Great came to see him and
exclaimed that if he were not Alexander he
would like to be Dogenes
Evening star., 1932-08-21
Dido a SHcker

THE role Of "slicker' in a bargain wa1
! played back far as history extends Con-
slider the case Of Dido, founder of the city of
Carthage. After she had been forced to fee
from the kingdom of Tyre, following the staying
of her husband by Pygamalion, Dido fed to
Africa. There she purchased plot Of land.
which, according to her bargain, was to be a.
large as could be covered by the hide of buIl.
Having struck the bargain Dido cut the hide
up INTO very narrow thongs and laying them
end to end encircled . piece of ground snm-
cieutly large to serve the location a the
city which she founded
Evening star., 1932-08-21
Italians Lead Foreign-Boru

ITALIANS still lead in the total number of
] foreign born population in the United
States The last statistics gathered by the
Department of Commerce indicate that $780,
424 inhabitants of the United States came
from Italy. Germany sent the next largest
number, 1,60s,814. with Poland third, with
1855, 583, and Russia fourth, with 1,153,624.
Turkey in Europe. with 2,257. was lowest on
the list just below Iceland. which sent 2.764.
Altogether there are 14204 149 foreign-born
in the United States.
Evening star., 1932-08-21

are Elusive sometimes fearful don't think you
be q successful hoyden. Go in for Joan
Benefits line and let men protect you instead
Of pursue you.
Constance needs help because she knows the
world, and Joan because she doesn't.
LAY FRANCIS is distinction She is one
~ of the tallest women in Hollywood and
her perfect figure and beauty Of features would
get her by without the regal something that
puts her a pedestal.
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hair is severely combed and she never gets
theatrical by using roses or combs for orna-
mentation. If you have her perfect features
and dark coloring don't spoil it by going In
for the hamboyant
When it comes to vivacity compare yourself
with Ginger Rogers, Miriam Hopkins, Lupe
Velez and Lily Dsmita. All Of them are sup
posed to be a little dangerous. They are gay,
laughing exuberant and natural
vivacity that isn't part of your general make
up has to be applied with unusual skill if it
doesn't have en- artificial effect Miriam Hop
kins Is blond small, entirely feminine. And she
is playgirl
Unless you have this natural urge to keep
moving laughing and talking, and enough
beauty and fire to keep going matter what
you say that you shouldn't have said, you had
better avoid this type. If it isn't spontaneous
it is as fiat a glass of warm water
CONSTANCE BENNETT has dignity. Moth
~ ing disturbs her self confidence. She is
always quite in command of herself, manages
to put forth helpless appeal which succeeds
In being even more effective because she ap-
pears too sophisticated to be chnging vine.
She is ultra-smart. There is nothing of the
little lost girl about her. 1t is a vivid young
woman who needs sympathy
When it comes TO clothes she chooses quiet.
simple things that breathe of luxury. She un-
derstands that draperies will conceal her too
thin back and knows how to use them.
Her face is bewtching when taken a
whole, but the various parts alone aren't per-
feet Her nose, so the people who measure
f1lmdom's beauty say, is too short Her forehead
is too low, and her jaws are square But the
ensemble is q success.
II you have her type Of face and figure, cul-
tivate smart self-confidence and then save
yourself by looking lonely. 1t does the trick
Joan Bennett's youthfulness is her biggest
asset. She looks wistful and aloof and fright
ened. Here again her charm comes in its ap-
peal to masculine chvalry
II your face is heart-shaped and your smiles
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Affectaton is lacking. She is herself with
out any effort to steal the scene. She makes
no move to vamp men, but she does it, anyway.
There is a ripple of suppressed excitement in
her voice which is contagious.
Her sense of humor, which won't let her
take herself or life too seriously, increases her
appeal. Since she is so tall and willowy she
is able to wear clothes that would spoil smaller
women, but which only increase her allure
If you are the regal, wiilowy type cultivate
q languidness instead of stiff self-reliance.
Evening star., 1932-08-21
Charm Is an Art Rather Than a Gif
And # You Doubt 1t Just Consider the
Glammous Movie Queens and Learn the
Secret Of Improving on Nature.
BY HELEN WELSHINER.

o
Il a h
I yourself
thing certain blue soul study
protect something
allure, appeal Call it anything please She
Evening star., 1932-08-21

nOLORES DEL RIO, whose figure is
- considered the best in Hollywood,
is representative of exoticism. She is
the type Who must do the unexpected
when the mood seizes her. Garbos
languor would be out Of place in
her tempestuous scheme of things.
She dresses in such a way that
she will show her figure to its
best advantage. Her gowns mold
opd raveal ber hodv But her black
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CHE understands clothes She knows
y that line, contour and the hang OF
gown will do more for her than ornamen-
tation There is something inscrutable about
her eyes that is battling, too. If you are
Crawford type, look life squarely In the lac
pretend that you see beyond it. Go glamorous
Greta Garbo is mystery.
When she saws You're wonderful!' men get
that they have never heard the word before
the way she does it. Her voice Is husky anc
and her heavy eyeids, with their weary look, r
secretive allure. Her eyes. which are dreamy
do not tell what they know. They suggest Il
and secret dash of sin.
Garbo is simplicity itself, however. She ne
makes an unnecessary move, and she Is nev
melodramatic. If you patterned from he
mold learn how to walk and talk. Then don't
do either of them any more than you have to
when people are around Mystery must go IN
for the quietness of the Sphinx. Avoid melo-
drama.
Garbo's best coors white, black and
gray, all of which act merely frame
for her personality and also increase the
pallor of transparent white skin.
Evening star., 1932-08-21

L Err sincerity is attractive because it Is sym.
pathetic and human, in womanly way
The madonna-like beauty of her face would
be spoiled by artifciality in her acting. She
Is calm and unruf1ed. There Is a depth To
her loneliness. She is not playgrl
Youth and beauty find an exponent tn
Loretta Young. Life is lark to her. She
is pretty enough and gay enough, 10 be
eager to meet it. Her hair is brown and
Il her eyes are large and blue She has
NJ a figure that looks equally well in fluffy
M frocks and severe sports things
M She is representative Of wholesome
~ charm. She hasn't any defects to
&# hide. She is young and acts that
way, and her naturalness Is her
biggest appeal.
Janet Gaynor has a corner on
romance. She has a sparkle to her
dark eyes that makes her look as
though prince has promised to ride around
the corner if she will only watch for him
She is typical of innocence and old-fashioned
charm
Her skin is brown and splashed with freckies
Her hair is red.
Evening star., 1932-08-21
Study the
Stars

Francis domino
is
is embodi-
NAL the move.
clothes Is master
because want the satisfaction her cool ye
combined complete self possession
She . could
She
~ o innate breeding
a merely plump and pretty
Evening star., 1932-07-07

citation of Real Estate Taxpayers that
he would refuse the injunction because
it would throw the Cook County gov
ernments into turmoil.
The suit charged that personal prop
erty worth 5000 .000,0OO had escaped
taxation and the 1880 levy was there
fore discriminatory. The petition. bear
inr 2g 600 signatures, stood feet high
and weighed IS pounds.
Evening star., 1932-07-07

illness of more than q year. He was
about so years old.
Mr.. Hathaway was born Of Quaker
parentage in Pittsburgh and came to
washington many years ago ano
entered business. He was active N
church circles as trustee Of the CHEVY
Chase Presbyterian Church and as
chairman Of the committee In charge
of the construction of the new churcn
on Chevy Chase Circle.
The widow, Mrs. Rebecca Hathaway;
a son, Caleb Hathaway, who recently
graduated from Central High School
in washington, and daughter. Mrs,
Oscar W. Torreson Of 43l4 Willow Iane'
Chevy Chase, Nd, survive.
Evening star., 1932-07-07

attsviIls was arrested on a chsrse Of
larceny early today.
Attorney Dolby brought suit against
Mr.. LaPorte for alleged non payment
Of an insurance premium and laid an
attachment against the mans car after
getting a judgment. E
The larcefly charge was preferred by
Constable Carl Blanchard, and Justice
of Peace Robert z. Joyce set LaPortes
bond at $4,000.
Evening star., 1932-07-07

terday In imposing fine OF IS on j.
Robert McChesney Of Chillum.
McChesney faced q charge seldom
heard in Traffic Court-"driving .
horse drawn vehicle without the proper
lights" =
The case was the result OF an acci-
dent between McChesney's buggy and
an automobile operated by Sidney
Roberts of Berwyn.
u S. Isle. also Of Chillum, an occu-
pant of the buggy. was fined S. on
charge of disorderly conduct.
Evening star., 1932-07-07
CHEVY CHASE Mk DIES
IN BAL TIMORE HOSPITAL
Ernest D. ---..s.hawayt Was Promi-
men. Washington Rotarian
nnd Active in Church Work.

T. STAFF Correspondent OF The Star.
CHEVY CHASE, Md. July Ernest
>. Hathaway of 3o07 Oliver street,
Chevy Chase, Md, prominent Washing :
ton Rotarian and churchman, died last
night in a Baltimore hospital after an
Evening star., 1932-07-07
Children's Wear

Boys SHp-0n Sweaters, o.
to 10. Were $1.29.... OS
Boys Shorts, plaid and plain
sSc0rS' sSc sizes TO g. Were 45c
00C
Wool Sun Suits, strap
back styles; novelty pa COo
jamas. 2 to 4......,... 4. ~
--Floppy Hats Of dotted 1no
Swiss and figured lawn. O~
-8 Boys Coat Suits QI 0A
Sizes 5, 6, and 7.... ~ANO
Cotton and Wool Bands; were
soc. Vanta Mesh Shirts; 0O~
were e0c. Sizes / to g.. OS
-PaStei-colo PillowcaSes. ITo
Were 59c. ...........
Sleeveless Rajah Silk
FrOcks, 2 TO 6. Were QQo
Sl.9O ......-.......
Kann's-Second Floor.
Evening star., 1932-07-07

In the last 1s months the Depart
ment of Immigration and Colonization
of Canada. in connection with railways.
has placed 5000 unemployed persons
On. the land
Evening star., 1932-07-07
Housewares

-3 Wash Boilers, as eTn 90
Is. Were 1893. PA'|O
Ill Jr. Size Garden Sets
Hoe, rake, spade. Were COo
@A.Oo
-3 Ideal Electric 90 90
Cookers. Were $685.. ~@'Io
3 Fruit or Shopping 2S
Baskets. Were $1.oO. -. DOC
10 Alaska Ice Cream Freexerx,
l to qt. sizes.
Samples s2.ss to IL Price
S4,49 grades. ..... II i hACC
a Marvel Ice Cream 90
Freezers, 2 qt Were $149 )OC
-12 Jiffy Pea HuIlers. OS
Were Sl.00 ..!.......
q Thermax Electric OF 40
Toasters. Were S295. %A|
Ia 25-ft. Lengths Gar
den Hose; as is. Were 90
$l.OO .................
-6 Metal Utility
Cabinets, 81 in. Were QT 90
81 ...............
IS Oval Bath Room
Mirrors, 10x20 in. CT 40
Were $3.50. %A~
3 Metal Kitchen Chairs, "a
scratched. Were $l00. OoN
Il Metal Sewing Cab 90
inets. Were Sl.0e. ...... ~
IS Metal Cash Boxes. OSo
Were $l00 ...... S
III white Porcelain
Vegetable Fresheners. EAo
Were S100. ........... OOb
--25 Shower Bath Curtains.
sEo.6o ese . 50. SO to ~ Price
Il Detroit Jewel
sioa Gas IS Range Was $64.5O
Il Detroit Jewel
Gas Range. Was coo or
s64.50 ........ POI'
Il Leonard Deluxe Foodmaster
fIaG Eet5lsera'0F' &c Was $47.95
Il Leonard Steel
Refrigerator, sample. GC2 Or
Was $59.s8 ..... %~o/O
Kann's-Third Floor.
Evening star., 1932-07-07

"I would abolish the custom of giving
away the bride at weddings unless the
bridegroom's mother also gave him
away" declares Rev z. Ballo. Metho-
dist minister Of Derby, ENGLAND.
Evening star., 1932-07-07
Leather Goods

White Linen and Sports Fab
ric Bags, were Sl.95. Blue and
Red Patent Leather @1 Rn
Bags, were $2.95..... %A'Oo
White and COIored Leather
Bags; also % White and
Tan Beaded Bags. Were 90
Sl.Uu .......s...
@GlSSs ~ T;srd fFa%es' "a, ne size 7xs l0c
Kann's-Street Floor.
Evening star., 1932-07-07
BULKY SUIT DISMISSED
Chicago Taxpayers Recall Petition
Weighing Is Pounds.

CHICAGO. July 7 tH).-A bill to en-
join Cook County from selling 10000
pieces of real estate for 1880 taxes,
reputed to be the bulkiest document
ever filed IN an Illinois court, has been
dismissed on motion Of the $4,000 COM
planning property owners.
Circuit Judge Michael Feinberg dis
closed yesterday he had approved with
drawal Of the petition. He had pre-
viously informed counsel for the Asso-
Evening star., 1932-07-07

Japan's proposed five-day public
works program calls for an expenditure
of over $l00. 600 900.
Evening star., 1932-07-07
DRIVER Of BUGGY FINED
FOR IMPROPER LIGHTS
Judge Sheriff Imposes Penalty on
Chillum Man and Also on Com
panion for Disorderly Conduct.

By Stah Correspondent OF The Star.
HYATTSVILLE, Nd. June Lights
are just as important on slow moving
buggy as on fast moving automobile,
Judge J. Chew Sheriff pointed out yes
Evening star., 1932-07-07
Rayon indies
39c ca.

Gowns, chemise, panties.
step-ins and vests of nom
run and mesh rayons.
Tailored and appliqued
styles, in regular sizes.
Extra Sire Kayons--44e
Kann's-Street Floor.
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Laces

SILK Dress Laces; we're S1.75
to $3.50 I'd. Embd. Batistes;
were Use to $1.S5. Venise Laces.
WsFe We 5so to u Price
Chair back Sets, mer- 9Oc
cerized. Were 59c
Dress Nets $l.o5 embroidered
dotted net, and $3.50
silk Point d'Esprit net. CT M
Yard ...........
Kann's-Street Floor.
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Toilet Goods

--40 Bauer e. Black
Cotton Pickers. , fnrCSc
Csc size. ......
-3S Golfer Sets--Cigarette Box
filed with bath salts. CSc
-33 Boxes of Dusting 2Qc
Powder. Were soc TO Sl00
--2I Makeup Boxes filled with
busting powder and bath C0c
salts. Were S100.......
-I5 Shell Perfume Lamps. 7Sc
Were $l.00. 0.........
"A ,,,a..l Metal e, i6 Cigarette Boxes 69c
Soap IS > Novelties oo Were l0c
-BourjOis Boudoir Rouge and
Powder cOmpaets' Org 40c
81. .0U ........-...-s
--3 Musical Makeup CO 00
Boxes. Were $685.. Pco0
Kann's-Street Floor.
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DOrnestics

--14O PepperelI Pillow
cases, solid colors. Were 1Sc
2ec. Each .............
IS MarSeilles Crib
Spreads, white. Were @1. 00
$1.95. Each .......
-Candlewick Spreads, G1. 10
solid color. Were $3.50
.-36 PeppereII Sheets. AFRO
blue; S1xss IN. Were 70c
S1.00 ...............s. ~
--I5O Yards. Unbleached
Muslin. 80 In. Was SC e.
yard s...............
--I20 Pfilowcases, part linen,
45x36-in. size. Were, Csc, 1Sc
GdcIl .....s..
Kann'S-Street Floor.
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Girls. Wear

3 Silk COOlie Coats, sizes 4 and
s. Were 1895. Play Suits, were
S195. so Silk Dresses. SQc
Were s1e5 . O1C
30 Slip-over Sweaters; were
$l.29. 40 Plain and Printed
a. m - 81 OK Zoe
-25 Pastel Rayon Taffeta
Dresses; were $l00. 20 S0c
Silk Dresses. Were s1.s5
--15 ChalIie Coolie
Coats, size 8. Were @1 00
$3.50 ..............-
20 OverbIOuses, sizes 6 QQc
to IA. Were $1.0O....... ~
80 Pastel Jersey Dresses. A.Qe
Were $195. 5............+
Kann Second Floor
Evening star., 1932-07-07

Coats
a Goats, white rough c0 OS
crepe. Were $5.e5. -. P$'~O
10 Tweed Coats. @Q nO
Were $40. Nov 90. ~O'OO
. Dress Goats, fur @E 40
trimmed. Were $3.50 ~O'OO
Kann's-Second Floor.
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Umbrellas

. Silk Umbrellas,
green and blue. Were G0 QQ
S595 ............t..
. SIR Umbrellas,
blue b e and black Were 81. so
S0.uD
-2 Gloria Umbrellas, blue and
sTesh' sr e 10 ribs Were Sl.49
SZ.Sd
Kann's-Street Floor.
Evening star., 1932-07-07
Wash Goods Remnants
Ribbons

Ribbon r m nants. T0c
Were 19c to acc yard. -. OO
US ,,,3s. 1ss Bo.se .ea !, Novelties 70 SOC
Kann 's-Street Floor.
Evening star., 1932-07-07
TOYS

IOyS
3 Stx-foOt slides. C1 90
Were $3.50. ......... ~Ao
IL Doll Bassinette.
rIGSF n % sample WAS 1898
$3.50 '..............
5 Pedal Cars, 90 40
scratched. Were $2.98 p~'/
- Soft body Doll, 20
in. Green Piano. We're OQo
Sl.9S ..................
II Health Rider. Was S2.88
1898 ..............
II Red Metal Scooter. Was sl00.
IL Beach Balls. Were 1Qc
Sl.UO ............-...
Il White Fluffy Dog. TO-
Floor sample Was Sl49
Kann's-Fourth Floor.
Gloves
--I9 Prs. Fauntex Pull -on Brown
Gloves, rlffle arms. Were QEc
kl.5O ................ Wv
-I3 prs. I2-Bntton Fauntex
:, u'Gre'' ~ ess'heh' were 60c
Fl.0U s....s........
Al prA I6-Button silk
Gloves. Were sl.50 and EOo
tl.f0 ......s....ss
Kanns-Street Floor.
Trimmings
40 ydS. Wide Fagoting, with
narrow net edge. Was IT,
6ec. I'd. ...,.......... sC
Marrow silk Gimps and Fancy
Persian Bandings. Were 39c e
TO 7bc yd. .,............ ~
--Misceiianeous Lot. fancy span
gle and bead ornaments. %.
Were soc to Sl.le. Choice ~tC
Kanns-Street Floor.
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F'urs

F'urs
II Fur Scarf. Was a. 90
$13.T5. Now ....-.,.
- Koilnsky Scarf, O. OK
2-skin style. Was sl2
IA scarfs. red fox @l0 O0
fur. Were S3s: Now
Kann's--Eecond Floor.
Evening star., 1932-07-07
COrsets
Smocks and FrOcks

rs Printed Smocks, Hoover
cites, Dresses and Hoover OQc
Aprons. Were 79c.
-32 Dresses, IL printed linens
and broadcloth and ..
20 pongees. Were &I on
1929 to $2.95......
Maids Apron Sets @l.M
white. Were sl.95....
Novelty Pinafore Aprons.
Were for M
27c .......
s. Dresses of printed broadcloth,
in extra sizes. Were @l QS
sass. Choice .......
IS Nurses Uniforms Of white
poplin. black rayon and broad
cloth. were 1895 CD OK
to S5.o5 ..........''
--@s CoIered Rayon GS O0
Uniforms. Were s7.s5 ~
Kanns-Second Floor.
Evening star., 1932-07-07
AIl-WoOl
Swim Suits
$1.29

Mems and Women's
swim suits of the best
quality worsted yarns.
Black, navy. maroon, royal
blue and other colors.
Kann's-Second Floor
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Floor Coverings

-3 Rush Rugs, gxl2
IT.; torn corner. Were CT o.
S14.S0
. Crex De Luxe Rugs, 8x10 it.;
Gsrs Ifopp9d pc =, patterns .49
. Rag Rugs, Sxl2 @1 OE
It. Were 1895 ..... %~O
3 Hodges wicker
Rugs, 9x9 #. Were C6 OK
SLABS ..............
go Grass and Fiber Rugs.
27x54 in. and 3x6 IT. @1 00
Were sI.e5 to 1895. %1'oO
lie Cocoa Mats, 16x27 TO-
In. Were $125 ...... ."
. Woven Fiber Rugs, floor
samples. 8xl0 IT. GO QS
Were $3.50 ..... ~' ~
100 Yards Fiber Run go.
ners. 81 in. Were SIPS yd. wv
-1se So. Yds. FeIt-base
Remnants. SOC grade, %.
so. yd. ................
lis Oval Grass Rugs, e.
4XT IL. were 81 .OO....
3 Belgium MOur-
zourk Rugs, 9xl2 it.. QI9 IN
Were S1995 ...... ~Ao'oV
lis Rubber Mats for running
board of autos. 8x1l In. a.
Were 35c ........... ~
lie Felt-base Rugs,
axi0ia #. ana 9xl2 pC or
II.
- Felt-baSe Rugs, 0I 90
6x9 ft......... RA'|o
IS Wool Smyrna Rugs, 40
27x54 in. Were s1.95. -. IoC
--l9 Old He oked a9 ng
Rugs. We're $795. =. PO' 20
Kann's-Third Floor
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Notions

Large Cardboard Storage SOo
Chests. Were S1.00. ..... OON
--60-inch Garment Bags A.
Were soc. ....!s.... .g... r
Hat StandS, SCARED CEo
Were soc. ...,. .,.s-.....
Odd on Gsl;s.s Lot Sew 2 prs, I5c
Bias Tape. assorted kinds. e
Were l0c piece e:!. .s..!. ~
Odd Lot Colored Bathing Caps,
Gels" Sanitary napkins, folding
h opping bags, utility l0c
boxes. Choice. -. .s....... oS
Kann's-Street Floor.
Evening star., 1932-07-07
HYATTSVtLLE RESIDENT
CHARGED WITH LARCENY
F. B. LaPorte Accused of Taxing
Attached Automobile From Ga
rage of Mount Rainier Counsel.

BY stan Correspondent Of The Star.
MOUNT RAINIER. Nd, July T.
Said to have taken an automobile
which had been attached, from the
garage Of Bird H. Dolby, local corpora
ton counsel, Frank B. LaPorte of Hy-
Evening star., 1932-07-07

q
-1S Silk Slips. Were QT Or
1895 and $4.95..... PL>O
is pcs. Underwear rayon
crepe, rayon taffeta and 90
muslin. Were SOC to $1.0O. O)C
--39 Printed Pajamas. 10
Were $1.00 ...........s. 80
is Long and Short SIeeved
Pajamas. Prints and Ct on
stripes. Were $1.95.. PA'OO
rs pcs. silk Underwear. Soil
ed: Were $2.s5 to IL, Prize
$1,000 .......... II
-15 RayOn Print
COoiie Coats. Were S7. .N0
Sl.95 .ss..,..s....
-25 Silk Pongee Pa ROc
jamas. Were s1.00. oI
Kann's-Second Floor.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1932-09-02

For more than six years-six years
it was on May 13, to be exact-Lou
has been confined to his home as the
result of fall from a scaffold while
at work. Yet he remains cheerful,
hoping and hoping that the time will
come soon when he again will be on
the job. And he ever maintains that
keen interest in the labor movement
he always showed, especially so the
Carpenters Local Union, of which he
was president for 16 years. He was
also delegate and president of Trades
Council many years. He has served
his union and the local trade union
movement in hundreds of capacities,
and it is hoped by all that he will
soon regain good health and physical
strength and again give of his able
counsel to the movement.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1932-09-02

accomplish certain objects, all the in
genuity of the brain is at work to
get there by shorter way, and, in
consequence, this has been an age of
invention. Myriads of machines have
been invented-every one of them to
save labor. If these machines helped
the laborer, what a blessing they
would be! But the laborer does not
own the machines; the machine owns
him. That is the trouble. We
have got into that contest between
machines and men, and If extrava-
gance does not keep pace with inge-
nuity, it is going to be the most ter
rible question that man has ever set
tied"
If Ingersoll were alive today he
would substitute purchasing power"
for extravaganza" and wealth pro-
duction" for ingenuity" so that the
last sentence in the quotation would
read:
eve have got into that contest be-
tween machines and men, and if pur-
chasing power does not keep pace
with wealth production it is going to
be the most terrible question that
man has ever settled"
The terrible question" predicted
hVy W.
nine million workers totally unem-
ployed, depending for a living for
themselves and their families on the
scanty rations furnished by charity
organizations, and many millions
more working part time with the con-
sequent lowered living standards.
The terrible question" is not only
here, but it is unsolved. Those who
own and control our business institu-
tions have no remedy of their own
and refuse to apply the shorter work
week and work day demanded by la
Dor to provide jobs for all the unem.
ployed with wages high enough tt
permit the workers to buy ever.
increasing portions of the ever-in
creasing amount of wealth which is
largely produced by them.
The millions of jobless are living
under an insufferable form of slav
cry. This condition must be ended
Ancient civilizations fell because lar
ger and larger portions of the popu
lation became slaves. If America
civilization is not to take a simila
course, unemployment must be ended
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1932-09-02

Of labor-displacing machinery and
the equally revolutionary increase in
the wealth producing capacity of the
workers created an unemployed army
numbering millions. But he visioned
even then the truth so apparent today
that machinery is not social bless
ing when the increased wealth result
ing from its use is appropriated by
those who own and control industry
without either reduction in the hours
of labor Of those who do the work
or increase in their wages to enable
them to enjoy larger and larger por-
tions of the wealth increase.
Here is what he said on labor
displacing machinery and its relation
to the workers:
"Just as life becomes more COM
plex and as everyone is trying to