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The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1936-09-11
By GEORGE L. KNAPP

Washington, d. C. (ILNS)-M More
than 100000 American workers are
exposed every day to an incurable di-
sease-and what has the rugged indi-
vidualism of big business done about
it?
Nothing, except what it has been
forced to do by public opinion.
The incurable disease is silicosis,
formerly called miners consumption.
The figures on the number exposed to
it were gathered by DR.. w. Irving
Clark, assistant professor of indus
trial medicine at Harvard.
Speaking before symposium at
the Harvard School Of Public Health,
Dr.. Clark gave his startling figures.
A large number of anthracite coal
miners are exposed to this disease.
So are thousands of metal miners, es-
-pecially lead and zinc miners. So
are men engaged in sand blasting, in
granite cutting, and in many forms
of construction work.
Silica Common Substance
Silicosis is caused by the continued
inhaling of silica dust; and silica is
one of the commonest substances in
the world. 1t forms the major part
of glass. 1t occurs in quartz, abso-
lutely pure, and in flint and ebert,
which are forms of quartz rock. Gran
ite is mixture of quartz and two
other minerals, feldspar and mica;
and old medical books sometimes men
ton granite cutters disease" Sand
is mostly composed of silica; but with
la mixture of other things; and sand
stone is merely sand fused into rock
by few million years of high pres
sure, sometimes helped by heat.
Silica must be in the form of fine
dust to be inhaled; but it turns to
fine dust very readily under explo-
sion. The miner who has to blast
III ioSh SOIltdiiiiIi6 SiIlCd-dIlu OQJSIQS
of limestone, most rocks do contain
it is exposing himself to disease
for which no cure is known.
Disease Is Preventable
DR.. Clark says that the disease
sometimes develops in two years, but
that usually it takes Is years. In
the lead and zinc mines of the tri-
state district-Kansas, Oklahoma and
Missouri miners say that no one
who stays in those mines for eight
years seems to escape. One Kansas
miner, still on strike after more than
a year, told a reporter:
WED rather go without work the
rest Of our lives than go back to
work under those conditions. had
four uncles die of it." ut being sill
cosis.)
DIR. Clark pointed out that
while silicosis cannot be cured, it
can be prevented.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1936-09-11
Commerce Chamber Again Bewails
Government Regulation Of Business
National Organization of Big Employers Makes Bitter
Attack New Deal in Statement of Principles
Paragraph Labor Relations Gives Implied Blessing
to Company Unions

Washington, D. C. (ILNS)-A
Weasel-worded paragraph on labor
relations, a paragraph squirting
strongly in the direction of company
unions, closes the Statement of prin-
ciples for the guidance of business"
just issued by the Chamber of Com
merce of the United States. The para
graph in question is as follows:
Conditions Of employment ' and
work are basic in the relations be-
tween employers and employees. Both
should have full freedom for the dis
cussion and adjustment of terms of
employment either through individual
negotiations or through representa-
tives of their own selection. Em-
ployes should be as free as EMPLOYERS
from coercion or restraint from any
source"
Thee first two sentences of this
paragraph plainly can be taken to
mean that negotiations must be be-
tween employers and employees in a
single plant. Considering the in
veterate hostility to labor unions
which the Chamber of Commerce of
the United States has shown on all
occasions, there is no reasonable doubt
that this was the design of the writ
ers." The last sentence is variation
of the standard steel and National
Association of Manufacturers decla-
rations which consider persuasion to
ercion."
New Deal Opposed
The whole statement of alleged
principles is bitterly hostile to the
New Deal, or indeed to any effective
regulation Of any business, as the
following quotations, reiterating for
mer declarations, will show:
Federal control of production
in private enterprise is indefens-
ible and against the public inter-
est"
"The antitrust laws should be
modified SO as to make clear that the
laws permit agreements increasing
the possibilities of keeping production
related to production.
Business Gains Ignored
Ignoring the fact that every finan-
cial page of every paper in the United
States shows gains in business and in
profits, the Chamber of Commerce
says:
THE combined expenditures Of fed
eral, state and local governments now
demand SO great proportion of the
total national income that they dis
courage business, threaten the secur-
ity of wages and services, and retard
employment. -.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1936-09-11
Harvard School of Public Health Told Dust
Disease Cannot Be Cured But 1t Can Be Pre-
yented-Governor Landon's State Gives No
Protection to Miners From Scoss.

Dust in quantities must be elm
mated from industry wherever pos
sible,' said DR.. Clark. "In most OPP
erations, this is feasible. In a few
where it is not, protection devices
such as respirators or positive air
pressure helmets must be used by the
worker"
Protection Lacking in Kansas
Positive air pressure helmets means
helmets with higher air pressure in
side than the normal air pressure
outside.
So far as can be learned, no respi-
rators or positive pressure helmets
are used in the tri-state mining area,
though the need for them is clear and
great The ore in those mines is in
masses of flint and ebert, embedded in
limestone. These masses are fre-
quently 100 feet deep, and the prac-
tice is to blast and remove all the
ore, leaving an artificial cave. Such
caves, the mine owners claim, cannot
be ventilated. Positive pressure he'll
NETS would cost something. 1t is
cheaper to let the men die-especially
in Kansas, Gov. Alf. M. Landon's
state, which has no safety laws apply
ing to hard rock mines.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1936-09-11
MOTHERS ALLOWANCES

Winnipeg (ILNS)-The new sched-
ule of mothers allowances in Mani
toba are S38 per month for one child,
$50 for two children, and up to $50
per month for seven children. This is
exclusive of allowances for winter
fuel, which range from SO to sls
per month.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1936-09-11

It's all right to kiss lady's hand
in public, but if you follow that policy
when you get her alone, you are
crazy.
Evening star., 1936-08-06

me .. Just little one. Then I'll let
you 60 home alone. Maybe"
"All right" was the indifferen:
answer. "A little one"
Joan tugged on her cap and tucked
her hair under its edge, working her
sandals from her feet at the same
time. McCune stared up at her ad-
miringly, until she started for the
water. Then he hurriedly divested
himself Of his own foot coverings and
strode after her.
why doesn't one ever see any ships
of this place." he inquired, as he ap-
propriated Joan's nearest hand and
led her into the swirling wash of an
incoming comber.
Their course lies out too far. Let
60 :. I'm going under this next one. ''
For a little time they swan OF
floated beyond the line of breakers, OF
allowed themselves to be carried in on
the crests to be buffeted about in the
foamy rush of water.
I've had enough" Joan decided
pantingly. Stay in. If you like"
Whats the use?" Deeds cleared
his nose and eyes of brine. II was all
set to rescue you done everything
but drag you under and hold you. Bet
you were born with a caul."
Don't remember"
Joan sat down in the sand to re-
gain her breath and Deeds flung him.
self nearby.
THAT was SWELL" he declared
Were getting along famously with
that friend stuff aren't we?"
Are we?"
Cant you tell? Sure we are. I've
decided that won't let you go in
alone, after all. I'm in a gossip
mongering mood. I want to talk and
ask questions. Will you help?"
II might with the questions y
shes cagey. But mine are harm
less. I haven't gotten beyond ex-
changing commonplaces with your
guests and I've been wanting to get
them sort of catalogued ). just for
my own satisfaction. Do you mind?'
Its quite all right. You want to
know about Claire Lindsay. Very
clever lead. But you came to the
right place we've known each
other since pigtails and pinafores. ]
agree with you that she's charming
and beautiful. And she's unattached
Evening star., 1936-08-06
49, eETuRN .,1,, .of JoaNsJ

-. as far as know. But you'd have
to find that out for yourself. Does
that help?"
You've no idea. The dovager lady
Is her mother and, I take it. widow
for the second time And Gene Gas
ton is her son and Miss Claires half
brother. I haven't gotten very far
with him. You can tell me all, ]
know. About him. that is
Sorry, I can't" Joan said 1t
shortly. Until I came down I hadn't
seen Gene for long time"
That lines them up nicely. How
about the brothers Elledge? I notice
they both answer to DOCTOR How
Gomez"
Medicine"
In practice?'
I don't believe so >. very much.
DR.. Sloan he's the older one
-. is sort of invalid. His brother
takes care of him.
He looks husky enough. If he's
the one have in mind"
Nervous trouble. Broods you'll
notice it. never saw either of them
before, but my mother told me some
thing about DR.. Sloan. He lost his
wife and child few years ago. They
were on the Addystone when it
burned. You remember"
"Sure. That was tough"
"Dr. John brought his brother down
here for the Summer to see what the
quiet and fresh air would do for him.
Mother thinks they're pretty we'll of
don't know
That seems funny, though"
What does?"
"For a man to lose his family In
horror of that sort, then camp on
the beach where he's never out of
sight or sound of the ocean. You'd
think he'd never want to look at
the water again."
I've thought of that, too. But
it's all I know of the case. Who's
next on your list?"
I'm through. The others all run
true to form. II Salina weren't such
an ebony butter ball I'd inquire into
her heart affairs. Man, but can she
fry fish! Oh, yes was going
to ask something else. Do your peo-
pie stay here the year around?"
"The last four Winters. It's pretty
bleak. guess. But cheaper than
moving back into town every year.
so mother says"
McCune looked slowly up and down
the length Of beach
Bleak is about right" he declared.
reaching for a shoe and searching 1t
for his cigarettes and matches. 1t
would be a good place to write a
book or learn to hate oneself. Smoke
now? No? What does a person do
when the alternating season is on?"
I'm sure don't know"
Maybe you're due to find out this
Winter" Deeds grinned impudently
through a cloud of smoke.
Not chance. I really must start
back have to go to the beach
after lunch"
Il don't think I shall like you so
well with your hair glued in scallops.
It's prettier the way it Is"
Thanks. How did you guess?"
EASY enough. You have an ocean
Of your own in the front yard. can't
see you on q merry-go-round or hav-
ing O tintype made. Simple deduc-
ton =. beauty parlor.
Evening star., 1936-08-06

you're uncanny. Good-by." Joan
made ready to leave. Il did enjoy
the swim"
80 did I. And I think I'd better
walk home with you," Deeds informed.
There may be something else want
to know"
Without Offering consent or encour-
agement, Joan began walking briskly
in the direction of the. house. Nc
Cune retrieved his sneakers, but did
not wait to put them on. At the start
he walked little behind the girl,
accommodating his strides to her
shorter steps. The sun was shining
full in his face, but he carried the
dark glasses in his hand. They were
not far from Layland Cottage when
the man broke the silence to an
nounce:
THE two medicos."
Joan slowed her step and spoke in
low tone over her shoulder:
That's DR.. Sloan ahead"
yeah. Doesn't swim, apparently"
Il imagine not"
The two men walking along the
hard strand near the waters edge
presented a marked contrast.
Sloan Elledge was tall and spare Of
frame, with hawk-like nose and
beetling brows over deep-set eyes. His
gray hair was thick and combed back
from a high brow. He strobe along
the sand looking neither to the right
or left. This morning he wore gray
slacks and white pull-on jersey. Eye
glasses, tethered on black ribbon,
swung like pendulum across his lean
chest.
Just behind him was his brother
John. almost trotting to keep pace
with the older man. DR.. John was
short, stout and almost entirely bald.
His bathing suit fitted so snugly that
his round paunch protruded in a gro-
tesque fashion. A thin wisp of mus
tache peeped from between his plump
cheeks, and his bright, blue eyes
blinked nervously.
We're just starting out for a bit Of
exercise" he painted when within easy
speaking distance. He halted, SEEM
ingly glad Of an opportunity to re-
gain his breath. Sloan Elledge walked
on several PAGES before he stopped, his
back to the three and staring fixedly
at the sand dunes.
Its a beautiful day." Joan began
Evening star., 1936-08-06
G<<VRMc f
E&,%JOAN
k4 JOSEPH MeCoRp

alone is part Of 1t. was watching
you. You never moved until walked
on you. Just lay staring at the
water. I had a feeling you didn't
know it was there"
You are observing. I did see 1t,
though"
Deeds raised his knees to the level
of his chin and folded his bare arms
across them. Sudden soberness was
in his face and voice.
stop me If I'm out of bounds.
But I've feeling that I'd like to be
friends, Joan Kendall. You have
any STRINGS of that sort?"
She smiled at his blunt way Of put
ting the request. then answered with
a gravity that matched his:
Il can't seem to think of any good
reason why we shouldn't be friends
=. Deeds McCune. What do we do?"
Talk"
That should be easy"
Begin"
Your lead, I believe"
Meaning I'm to talk about me?
That's one OF the things I do best
And, while we're on the matter of
names, I'm Mac Ito all my friends,
I'm glad your name is Joan. I've
always wanted to know joan"
The owner of the name smiled
slightly She said nothing.
And now to fill in the background
. with a few deft strokes of my
broom" McCune resumed. Age, un-
pleasantly near to the third decade
Mailing address furnished on request
Occupation, a :. dioramatist, a,
the moment"
Joan looked at him. Her brow
puckered in puzzled frown.
II was afraid 1t was something like
that. What does it mean?
''Model-maker, to you. Building!
mostly .. for window ads. That sor
of thing. Maybe you've seen them
Evening star., 1936-08-06
ROMANS AS HUNTERS
REVEALED IN MOSAICS
+ u / ms Uncovered at 0st a.
Marble Statue Of Hygeia
Is Found.

ROME R.-Ruins just uncovered
at Ostia. port of ancient Rome, have
moved back two centuries the date
for Roman ceiling moeaics, hitherto
believed to belong to the Byzantine
period, or fourth century.
These mosaics, together with paint
ings and statuary, reveal several hith-
erto little known facts of the period,
namely that first century Romans
were diverted by gazelles brought
from the Nile valley and that Romans
Of that period hunted bear and wild
boar as well as lions and gazelles.
An interesting sculptural find was
a 5-foot marble statue Of Hygeia, god
dess of health.
Murals in a bathing palace show
marine and hunting scenes and man
with an OK.
Evening star., 1936-08-06

uncertainty. I'VE have just been in
for swim =. you've met Mr.. Nc
Cune. haven't you. doctor?"
Yes. indeed. I had the pleasure
yesterday. But I believe my brother
was not down to dinner. Oh,
Sloan-"
Sloan Elledge turned slowly. His
cool gray eyes Travelled over Deeds
McCune's exposed body.
Glad to know you. McCune," was
his distant acknowledgement, indicat-
ing that he had heard Joan speak the
name. You're fool to burn your
skin in that fashion" He swung about
and resumed his walk.
You'll have to pardon the old
chap John Elledge told the young
man, spreading out his pudgy fingers
in deprecating gesture. Hes not
quite like himself at the moment.
Suffering from a nervous breakdown
=. mental depression :. insomnia.
That sort of thing. I'm hoping that
few weeks of this salt air and sun
shine will put him right. You
understand" His blinking eyes looked
from Deeds to Joan and back again.
TOO bad" McCune ventured.
Isn't it? Brought on by shock.
Wife and only child died under dis
tressing circumstances. Drowned, In
fact. All he had" DR.. John spoke
jerkily. as If he had not fully re-
covered his breath. Fortunately, I've
never married. can devote my entire
time to him. It's what he needs
Company and -. care"
1T is fortunate" Deeds agreed for
want of anything better to say. He
found himself wondering why the
stout little caretaker did not start
after his charge. who already was lost
to sight around the curving dunes.
For some reason it made him vaguely
uneasy and he was relieved to hear
Joan suggest that she must be on her
way. Deeds was about to follow. when
Elledge laid OBTAINING hand on his
bare arm.
Are you staying at the cottage for
a little time?" he wanted to know,
glancing around as If he feared being
overheard.
II have no definite plans" McCune
returned, slightly mystified.
II am sure I hope you will. It's
Sloan my brother. He needs
diversion and we'll, naturally (.
is not inclined to enjoy the company
of women. You can understand. Our
host is a well-meaning old chap. but
81. rather impossible. You must
have noticed"
There's young Gaston," Deeds sug-
gested, without committing himself
in the matter Of Jere Kendall.
eyes, there's Gaston-" Elledge's
eyes turned blinkingly to the water.
He puckered his soft mouth thought
fully. "Yes, Of course" He looked at
Deeds again. you impress me as a
cheerful, wide-awake young man. Are
you engaged this afternoon"
Had nothing particular in mind" I"
Good. Please come up to our
rooms after lunch say about 2.
Sometimes persuade Sloan to take a
short nap. Well be expecting you.
Thanks"
John Elledge turned and padded
briskly away.
~
Evening star., 1936-08-06

Interior lighting effects. boxwoo;
hedges cut out of bath sponge ant
sprayed wb.h green paint. palm frond
Of chicken feathers. Sort of high
class toys"
1T sounds interesting"
Fairly. I just finished an elaborat,
layout not long ago, and my eyes will
it Z. working under electric light ik,
a fool. That's why I'm going arouns
in dark cheaters. Not a disguise
And it's why I'm posing as a vaca
zionist"
"Oh. How did you happen to fine
this spot? I'm not looking for testi'
monials .. the register says it's New
York"
"Just one Of those things. A FRIEND
told me about NAPLES Beach. Seem.
his family used to go there . rec.
commended it as being quiet. Ane
cheap. 1t didn't make such a hit
with me. The second day happened
to walk past your place and here
oAiA. AAOPC yoN dPPiOFCs
TITS one reason my dad keeps Lay.
land"
Sure. I was forgetting we had
just started being friends. You'll
think up a better one. I think II
would help if you'd supplement some
of the scanty information I've CLEANED
about you. For instance, you haven't
been here very long. Rumor hath II
that you're vacationing, likewise"
"Rumor hath been kind" Joan.
tone was trifle grim as she looked
out to sea. Perhaps you've hearc
about the depression in your travels.
You've no idea. I've come so neal
being the forgotten boondoggler it.:
no fun. was on the level about my
eyes. But it's q genteel excuse fol
idling, too. Between friends, models
are something the public has done it,
darndest to get along without >. that
and theater sets. I began my artistic
career that way. Do you mind telling
me what you do-when you're doing
| it?"
MY outstanding Job was with Q
Philadelphia insurance concern
statistical stuff. I survived a lot oi
housecleanings and cuts. But they got
to me. 1t must be that my talents rur
to figures, because I couldn't connect
with anything else that lasted. I de.
cided to drop down here for a while
and think it over. I didn't have much
choice. I make myself useful oc-
casionally."
Not letting it get you, are you?"
"Of course not What's the use?"
McCune squinted thoughtfully al
Joan's profile
And what happened to the man?'
he wanted to know, casually.
What man?"
THE one who makes you de-
tached like"
= They're both quite well, thank
you"
Il see. You're going to hold out on
me. But you'll weaken"
I'm sure Of it." Joan returned with
an amused smile. so I'll 60 be-
fore I commit any more indiscretions. "
She rose to her feet with q graceful
spring.
What do you mearl-more?"
"Such as complimenting you on
your powers of observation
We're even. Ceene for q swim with
Evening star., 1936-08-06
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Evening star., 1936-08-06
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