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The Pig Iron ophy Fit Only By T. H. FLYNN, of the A. §. of L. "It is unfair to the workmen of this and every other community to reduce their earning power, but tax thenj on every thing that they eat or wear, and at the same time keep the wages of railroad employes above what other workmen of the same grade are will ing to accept for their own services." This is a quotation from a state ment said to have been made by James Campbell, president of the Youngs town Sheet and Tube Company, In the Pittsburgh Post. Who made the statement is of lit tle consequence. The material thing is the philoso phy of life under-lying it. That is also the amazing thing—amazing that men of today, men who profess belief in justice, men who pride themselves on their right thinking, on their love of humanity, should rate labor the same as pig iron is rated. Labor is humanity. Food, shelter,, education, the safety of the home life of America, depend upon it. This philosophy, in effect, declares that the payment for labor shall be governed solely by what workers are willing i NEW! NEW! There's Only One Pal After All You Made Me Forget to Cry Na-Jo In My Tippy Canoe TT* "1 Labor Philos For the Jungle to accept. Can such a philosophy, such a prin ciple of life, stand the test of analysis from a human standpoint, from the standpoint of the ethics of modern iilusie Store HAMILTON'S VICTROLA SHOP" 1 President Carpenters' Union No. 637 Delegate to Trades Council n People must have lead dull lives before the days of the talking machine" NSTEAD of showing callers the plush bound album containing the impressive portraits of Uncle Nathaniel (with side whiskers and his hand in his coat, a la Napoleon) and the other relatives, Miss Susie Uptodate tells Bill the next dance will be a fox trot. The Victrola plays it with the entrancing rhythm and the smooth, flowing beau ty that convince the young crowd that the old-timers certainly missed a lot when they didn't have the marvelous VICTROLA and VICTOR RECORDS to play for them. You Will Save Materially On All civilization There is a background to this "wil lingness to accept." Let us examine the background. At its fringe there* is the law of necessity—"Men must work in order to live." Within the cycle of this law there are the laws that others must live otf the work that men shall do. Wives and children must be provid ed for, education must be looked after, PKTER SCI1M ITT arid We have your model ready at the price you wish to pay. Convenient terms. ,e*A Your fall Purchases T"! *1 AT C. LOOK HERE FIRST! Convince Yourself That This is a "FAIR PRICE STORE' Then too—We Give and Redeem Surety Coupons Bring Your Books Here and Get $2.50 in Merchandise MEET YOUR FRIENDS AT FRECHTLING'S CORNER* Frechtling Co THE BUTLER COUNTY PRESS man's duties to civilization must be observed, else civilization will soon de cay. Work. then, is the basis of civilfea tion. Wages is the pay which men re ceive for the work they do, for the service they give to civilization. This service, in turn, rests upon work. Whether or not there is work to be done, the law of necessity still operates, "men must work in order to live." This law of necessity clashes the spirit of men without work, grips them, deadens them to every sense save self-preservation. They havi got to work in order to live. The value of the service they give, the rights of other men, the profit of their needs to those who control work —everything is thrust aside. They must work to live. And driven by this law of necessity they are ready to give their service give their work, for any wages named by those who control work. Here is set the background of "wil lingness to accept." Is that really willingness? It is most inhuman compulsion. More than that, it is an assault upon civilization the practical driving of men into fore ing their wives and their children into a lower standard of living, depriving child life of its proper nourishment and training, destroying home lift with one stroke setting back civiliza tion two generations. In the leading quotation the pig iron philosophy is clearly expounded in the declaration that it is unfair to reduce the wages of certain workmen and at the same time keep up the wages of certain other workmen. The implication remains that the fair thing to do would reduce the higher wages to the lower standard, and then submit them all to the test of "willingness to accept." There is no ethical standard by which the wages of labor can be mack1 subject to the laws which govern the marketing of pig-iron. Labor cannot be separated from the worker. Labor cannot be stored for future use. Its demands for suste nance are always immediate, whicli must be immediately supplied or tin laborer will die and those dependent upon him will suffer. There is, therefore, only one sound philosophy for governing Ihe payment of wages. That is full payment for the service given, regardless of the "willingness to accept," a lower stand ard, impaired by the law of necessity. A philosophy of the payment of wages based upon that law is fit only for the inhabitants of the jungle, the beasts of prey who live through their power to destroy and devour all liv ing things which cross their path. I* I* J* HAZARDS CAUSE STRIKE Oklahoma City, Okla.—E lec Oklahoma City, Okla.—Electricians employed by the local electric com pany suspended work because of ex tra hazards the company refuses to reduce. One grievance is incompe tent foremen. The company points to its $1,000 insurance policy in case of death, but the wire men reply that insurance and the company's faith in its incompetents can not undo fatali ties. It is declared that this city is one of the most dangerous in the country for electricians' work because of the unusal number of concrete poles and steel cross arms, which endang ers life every time a worker climbs one of these poles. ni1 ft win To The Public:- MEN'S SUITS A new lot of all-wool, highly tailored, new and conser vative models $13 50 $19.75 $22.50 $29.50 lS===rP)CK O'TME PLAYS $24.75 Men's Extra Pants $1.49 t0 $6.90 Men's Work Shirts, good ones 59c Men's Heavy Overalls, double sewed 98c Men's Close Woven Socks 10c Men's Dress Shirts 89c to $3.98 Police and Dress Suspenders 25c Ladies' Union Suits 45c Ladies' Vests 15c to 39c Muslin Gowns 49c, 69c Muslin Underskirts 49c Middies—Goods Grade 98c to $1.69 Georgette Blouses $1.98 Ladies' Leather Purses 98c Penn Olive Soap 5e School Dresses 98c to $1.79 .v"** F-A-C-T-S Just a year ago at this time we were confronted with the same task of delivering to our patrons' a "straight from the shoulder message." At that time, we devoted our "speech" to the high cost of living, and an increase in admission prices that we were obliged to put into effect a year ago. And now another year has arrived. Those of our patrons who read trade papers of commercial houses, know that at the beginning of a new season every manufacturer promises to completely "revolutionize" things, by some means or method. And if you were privileged (it's hardly that, though) to read theatrical trade papers, you would at this time learn how many big pictures are going to be released how they will make mil lionaires, or nearly so, out of all theatre owners that show them, etc. And when the year is over, it's the same old story. Professionally speaking, that's HOKUM. We are going to eliminate all hokum in presenting to you herewith our plans for the coming year, and what we have to say is a statement of fact with all fancy phraseology and superlative adjectives carefully omitted: Starting with this week, we will again present our Concert Orchestra with all evening performances, as well as Sunday and Holiday matinees. Every feature picture will be scored with utmost care overtures will again be resumed, and interlude music will be supplied in most delightful fashion by Miss Kinnell on our Orchestral Organ. There will positively be no return engagements of any kind on any feature (comedies excepted) under any circumstances. Super-attraction will be booked for an extended engagement, thereby enabling every one to attend but there never will be a return showing, regardless of demand, or merit of production. De-Luxe Presentation will be resumed, and when so advertised, will repre sent the very latest achievements in the silent art. Pathe News, the greatest news weekly in the world, will be continued other short subjects will not be just "fillers cr curtain raisers" they will be selected with utmost care, and include the quality product of Educational Films, Inc., "the spice of the pro gram." There will be endless featurettes and novelties, and vocal and orchestral selections from time to time. And as regards so-called feature pictures, we will present only THE PICK O' THE PLAYS and in this manner show you the best the market affords. The foregoing is presented to you for the sole purpose that you may know what to expect from this theatre beginning September 4th. By a careful observ ance of the obligations we have pledged ourselves to live up to, we hope to merit a continuance of your patronage and good will. Only in this manner can we hope to hold the REPUTATION THIS THEATRE HAS ESTABLISHED. T'PlCK 0' THE PLAY THE STORE WHERE YOU PROFIT MOST BY PAYING LESS MEN'S AND BOYS' CLOTHING at J. C. Penney Co's Money Saving Prices MEN'S CAPS—Wonderful values in serges and novelties 59c to $1.98 MEN'S HATS—These are of high grade felt in new styles $1.98 SHOES! SHOES!! SHOES!!! OUR PRICES AND QUALITY MEAN POSITIVE ECONOMY TO YOU Look These Columns Over and Save Money Hope Muslin 13c 3-lb. Cotton Batts 59c Heavy Brown Muslin 6c, 8c, 10c 32-in. Amoskeag Gingham....19c 36-in. Serges in all colors and plaids 59c, 69c Cretonne, good grade,.15c to 25c 81-in. Brown Sheeting 39c McCALL'S PATTERNS cA 9S(a 21 NORTH SECOND ST. THE LARGEST CHAIN DEPARTMENT •STORE ORGANIZATION IN THE WORLD= BOYS' SUITS With TWO Pair Pants $6 90 ,. i 4 5 1 $Q.90 KnickerbockerSuits Re-enforced at all wearing points money saving values $5.90 w $14 75 BOYS' SCHOOL PANTS 98c $1.19 $149 Boys' Blouses 49c, 69c Boys' Hose 19c, 29c Boys' Caps 59c to 79c Boys' Dress Hats 59c to 79c Boys' Hats, Scout style ...39c Boys' Belts 19c to 49c LADIES' SPORT SWEATERS Silk $4.98 Wool $3.98 to $4.98 LADIES' DRESSES $9.90 $16 50 These are beautifully made of wool, serges, tricotines and silks ion ~"Wi£e Institution 312 STORES