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The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1921-10-21

unless he be the wild man, and APP
parently he never reached the camp
The next day two woodmen, named
La Hare and Payne, reported that
they had heard cries of some one In
trouble, coming from the woods, and
that they halloed and followed the
cries into the forest for fully three
hours without coming up with the
man. The wife of La Hare has add.
ed to the mystery by reporting that
on the same day she saw from back
window Of her home strange man.
naked to the waist, holding his hands
above his head, and wandering through
the brush. Soon afterward he dis
appeared into the woods.
Makes Appearance Daily.
Since then almost daily there have
been reports of the mans appearance
and mysterious movements, but though
large numbers of men have secured
the country for him, none has been
able even to get sight Of him. At
times as many as 100 men. under
Sheriff Steenberge and the state con-
stables have been engaged in this
search. Their failure has only added
to the nervous strain under which the
women of Skerry live, and which has
resulted in steps to protect children
This action has been spurred by the
reports of one boy chased by the man
with threats to kill him with his club,
and Of little girl, left alone in her
home, who was terrorized by the ap'
pearance Of the man and his attempt
| to force his way into the house. Upon
these reports state troopers made an
other attempt with the aid Of . police
] dog to run the man down.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1921-10-21
FIRE DESTROYEs
FAIR BUILDINGS
GASOLINE EXPLOSION THROWS
BLAZING GOALS; LOSS
WILL EXCEED $4,000
Fish and Game Building 10 Completely
Destroyed; Entire Equipment Of
Fire Machinery Called to
Scene OF Disaster

Salt Lake-Fire destroyed more than
$4,000 In property at the state fair
grounds Tuesday afternoon. when q
blaze, originating In a shed where an
airplane was stored, spread to adjacent
buildings before any fire machinery
could reach there. Within ten min
utes Of Its breaking out. every piece
of apparatus in the city was racing to
the flames. Shortly afterward. Assls-
tina Fire Chief knight requested Fl.
Douglas to dispatch Its fire fighting
corps to the assistance of the city de-
partment.
This action was necessary because
Of the extent Of the blaze and the fact
that high wind blowing from the
lake threatened the larger buildings on
the grounds with destruction. AS the
flames ncked their fiery tongues about
the Manufacturers building, desper-
ate effort to save that structure was
made, and last reports are that it will
escape with only superficial damage.
The Fish and Game building, the Mer-
chandise building and several hundred
feet of stables, comfort stations and
lesser structures are completely de-
| strOyed.
A disconnected electric feed wire is
said to have given rise to the blaze
| Tho Aap,o nri u;p q cd In n Shod whore
an airplane belonging to Rex Smith
was stored. Four persons narrowly
escaped death in the explosion which
occurred when the fire reached the
planes gas tank. Frank Dordanet
working on the plane, was severely
burned about one arm and shoulder.
Following the fire Dordanet explain
ed that last night he had disconnected
some lighting wires to realign and Sc
cure better lighting for his work, i
Is said. This is believed to have made
possible the fire, although no officia
opinion in this regard has been voiced
Three others were working with Dor
danet In the airplane shed, adjacen
to the fish and game building. The,
were unaware Of what was transpirini
until the burlap wrappings Of tn
machine burst into flame. They leap
ed to safety as the gas tank exploded
and Dordanet sustained some sever
burns from the flying sparks.
With the explosion the wooden strue
ture, it's timbers aflame, was throw
over a wide area and in this way tn
blaze spread to the fish and game an
other buildings. ]. L. Horne, secrt
tary of the State Fair association, est
mates the loss at In excess Of $5O,OOt
all of which is covered by insurance
Smiths plane, twisted mass of meta
represents $4,000 loss, it Is said.
When the blaze belched above tn
timbers of the shed, where momer
before they had been working, Smith
assistants rushed for the nearest tell
phone and turned in an alarm. Tin
of the blaze is fixed at l :45 o'clOc
Within few minutes every piece
fire fighting apparatus In the city We
on it's way to the scene. A few mil
utes later request was made that tt
Fort Douglas equipment be rushed
the fire.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1921-10-21
Large Mushrooms Found

Paris-TwO mammoth mushrooms,
enough to smother" all the steaks
available in a hind quarter of beef,
have just been found in France. Four
feet in diameter and weighing between
nine and ten pounds, the first one was
found on an estate in Saint German.
The species is edible and is known pop
ularly in the district as the deaths
head" mushroom. The other known as
the "beaded puffball," has been picked
at Bourneuf. 1t weighs close to nine
pounds and has FLAP diameter OF
twenty inches,
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1921-10-21
PLAN SUGGESTED
FOR UNEMPLOYED
SECRETARY HOOVER SUBMITS
PLAN FOR SECURING WORK
FOR UNEMPLOYED OF NATION
Various irrigation Projects Of West
Would Furnish Work For
Thousands II 10 Stat
cd in Report

Washington - Resolutions adopted
by the national conference on unem-
ployment suggesting steps for the
economic betterment Of the country
were transmitted to President Harding
Wednesday by Secretary Hoover. chair
man of the conference. The confer
ence's conclusions after survey of
the nations business and employment
problems were expected to form
guide for the administrations future
policy. AS several Of the conferences
resolution suggest congressional action,
1t was thought these might be called
to the attention of congress by the
president.
Recommendation that Secretary
Hoover select a representative commit
tee from the various elements interest.
ed in construction, to coordinate CON-
munity action for improvement in the
building industry, was made in the re-
port of the committee on construction
industries.
The report declared the construc-
ton problem was one for local action
by governors and mayors in coopera-
ton with such a committee.
Discussing the financing Of cOnstruc-
ton, the report held that long term
bank deposits and the savings accounts
should be used primarily for long term
loan purposes, and should not be in
termingled with speculative and com
mercial business.
The report added that excessive Il
nancing charges for building have moi
been exceptional.
While the committee found tina
there had been substantial reductions
in the costs of many construction ma
terials, lower prices for some mater
ials had not yet been brought about il
keeping with the trend Of wholesale
prices, and in many instances retailer
had not yet followed the reduction o
manufacturers and wholesalers. TIL
report says this is subject to be tax
en- up locally in each community.
On the subject of wages, the com
mittee said:
"The cost of living, rentals and work
ing conditions differ in various con
munities. Where fair wage reduction
have not been made, construction
!, held up. Such conditions should b
3 dealt with fairly and frankly betwee
, employer and workmen and reasonabl
r readjustments promptly made"
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1921-10-21
To Repeat Address

New York--Arrangements for mass
meetings at New York, Chicago and
San Francisco, at which President
Harding's address over the body of the
unknown soldier In Arlington cemetery
will be made audible by use of gigan-
tic amplifiers, have been completed by
the American Legion. On the evening
Of the same day mass meeting will
10 held ut New York to urge realiza-
ton of the limitation Of ornaments
program before the international con.
ference which opens in Washington.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1921-10-21
LEADING STATESMEN
COMING TO CAPITOL.
EYES OF THE WORLD ARE Tuan-
Ed ON WASHINGTON TO SEE
WHO WILL De DELEGATES
Great Britain, France and Italy Have
Announced Their Delegation to
Psriey on limitation 70 be-
Held In Washington

From Great Britain, France and Italy
Thursday came either official or au-
thoritative announcements regarding
their delegations to the limitation Of
ornaments conference In Washington
next month.
Evidence of increased European in
5erest In the conference and of the
Importance attached to its discussions
was seen In the decision OF Lloyd
ieorge to attend personally, contrary
TO expectations, and in the official
announcement that Premier BRAND
would head Frances delegation. Italy
named three of Its most prominent
statesmen, and announced plans for
the sending Of army, navy and aerial
advisers.
Britain was cheered by the report
hat Lloyd George was going to Wash
ngton. 1t was reported King George
lad influenced the premier to reach
his decision. The appointment Of
Lord Lee as another of the British
delegates was also confirmed.
Following is list of the delegations.
.ertain or tentative:
Great Britain (probable David
Lloyd George, premier. probable; Ar
.hur James Balfour. appointed; Lord
Lee, appointed; George Pearce. Aus
ralia, appointed; w. f. Massey, prem
err Of New Zealand, and Sir Robert
Borden, Canada. One of the latter will
probably be appointed. The British
| delegation will have six members.
France (officiaD Aristide
BRAND, Rene yiviani, former premier;
Admiral Sarraut, Ambassador Jusser-
and.
Italy (probable)-Dr. Schanzer, RO-
midi Ricci. ambassador to Washing
ton; Albertini Media, delegate to league
IF nations.
japan has appointed her delegates
as follows: Ambassador Shldehara.
Baron Admiral Kato, Prince TOguawa.
president of the Japanese house Of
peers. Others may be appointed.
China's delegation: DR.. w. w. Yen,
chief; Chow Tsetshi, former minister
Of finance; Wang TIA Shieh, leader OF
the Progressive party; DR.. M. t. Liang.
former foreign minister.
London-Great Britain's representa-
tive at the approaching Washington
conference was given considerable
prominence by Thursday mornings
newspapers here, some Of them mani
testing belief that Prime Minister Lloyd
George, after all, might go to the meet
ing. One newspaper went so far as to
say it was probable he would sail on
November 5, and would be absent from
England for six weeks.
The Daily Mail reasserted Mr.. Lloyd
George would cross the Atlantic II the
negotiations with Ireland were suf-
ticiently advanced.
The majority of the British delega-
ton will leave for America on Novem-
Der 5, 1t was declared by the Times
which said that in well informed quar-
tiers there We're fears that such late
sailing date might prevent the delega
ton from attending the opening sitting
Of the conference.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1921-10-21
TROOPS WANTED BY STRIKERS
Oil Workers Ask Governor For Help
in Maintaining Order

Bakersfield, Cal.-Leaders of strik-
ing oil workers will ask Governor
Stephens to send state troops into the
regions affected by their walkout, they
announced early Thursday, as result
of an affair between members OF the
strikers claw and order" committee
and armed men they charge were
brought into the district by the Associ-
ated Oil company.
The affair was an alteration be-
tween T. w. Powell, leader OF the law
and order" committee, and several OF
the men said to have been brought In
at the office of the Associated Oil COM
pany, on lease in the Kern river
fields, about three miles north of here,
as a result of which, strikers declare,
bloodshed was only narrowly averted.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1921-10-21
Examiners swamped

Berlin-The right of initiative ac-
corded by the constitution of the Ger
man republic to private citizens has
produced crop Of petitions to the
reichstag which Is threatening to over
whelm the commission charged with
their examination. More than 10000
petitions and memorials with sugges-
tions for amelioating the present con-
ditions are awaiting consideration.
They run the entire gamut Of public
affairs, from fiscal reform to the sup
ply OF free dental treatment for all.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1921-10-21
River Submerqes Town

Prince Rupert, B. C.-Floods along
the Salmon and Bear rivers have prac-
tically submerged the town of Ryder
Alaska, and carried away government
bridges at Stewart. Several bridges
on the Dolly Vardon railroad were un.
dermined and the Kitault river ferry
at Slide Arm was swept away. The
rush Of water, due to heavy rains last
week Is subsiding.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1921-10-21
Murdered But Alive

Nashville, Tenn.-TheodOre Murray
was spectator at his own funeral
here recently. After being identified
by telegraphic information as man
murdered Friday at Poplar Bluff, Mo.
Murray walked into his home here
Tuesday. An envelope with Murray's
name and address, scrubbed on the bach
Of It was found upon the dead mans
body. How 1t came into the pocke
Of the slain man, In connection with
whose death three men are held, -
mains mystery.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1921-10-21
Import Duties Increased

ashlngton-German import duties
when paid in paper currency have been
increased from 10 to 20 times the basic
cold rates. according to a cablegram
Thursday to the department of COM
merce from ii. w. Adams, its Berlin
representative.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1921-10-21

Malone, N. Y.-For several weeks
4 veritable reign Of terror has existed
among the people Of that part Of this
country, called the back woods"
which rejoices In the euphonious name
,f Skerry. Women sleep Ill O. nights.
children are kept from school. or
guarded by adults on their way there
and back. lonely females cover be-
hind locked doors and men wag their
heads In gossip as they ponder over
the puzzle of the wild man, cause Of
al the pother.
That there Is q wild man inhabit'
Ing the woods. appearing and disap-
pearing strangely In the more settled
districts, apparently content with
waving q big club and threatening
children. seems beyond dispute. For
has he not been seen over and over
again by women and children, some
times clothed only In the garb Of
Adam and sometimes wearing q
gunny sackl And always he il wav'
ing that big club.
Search In Vain.
The puzzle of the masculine popula.
ton Of Skerry Is to find his hiding
place, for he has proved veritable
will-o-the-wisp. 1t is generally con
ceded that 1t must be In big swamp
on the Deer river, which Is peculiarly
s,..,uble setting for modern Tarzan
but this belief is due to the fact thai
he has not been found elsewhere
rather than to any evidence akin t
proof. Posses have been organized
and search Of the woods made, ant
the state constabul1ry Of this village
have been called upon in vain tc
solve the mystery.
This man appeared in Skerry abou
the middle of last month. He was al
Irishman, was lame, and clothed II
overalls, without coat or hat. He in
quired Of Abe Patton and, later. o
Charles Trim, both Skerryites, tn
way to lumber camp, and received
from each minute directions to guild
him. No one has ever met him since
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1921-10-21
Old Cruiser Laid Out

washington-The armored cruiser
Pittsburg, formerly the Pennsylvania.
will be placed out Of commission Octo-
Der Is, the navy department announces.
Her last active assignment was as flag
ship of the Mediterranean squadron.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1921-10-21
Jury Fails to Fix Blame

Chester Pa.-A jury appointed to
inquire into the collapse Of the Ches-
ter river bridge September 10, in which
twenty-four persons lost their lives,
last Thursday returned an open YER
dict in which no blame Ii attached for
the accident.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1921-10-21
Livestock Loan Approved

Washington-The war finance cor
poration Thursday announced approval
Of an advace under the agricultural
relief provision of the war finance cor
poration act to financial institution
in Wyoming for loans on livestock.
S215 900.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1921-10-21
Me.Io Opposes Bonus

misunderstanding of govern
ment bonus to gold mines, as q means
of protecting the gold reserve OF the
country, was opposed by Secretary OF
the Treasury Mellon Thursday in
letter to Senator Oddie, Nevada.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1921-10-21
----------------------------
Airplane Takes Two Lives

Lynn, Mass.-Edward Foster, 43, and
Fletcher Anderson, 80, were killed here
Friday when an airplane in which they
were flying over the Lynn marshes
crashed.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1921-10-21
pirioible Loot in Wreck

Newport News, WA big dirigiDie
from Langley field was wrecked IN
Hampton Roads about 1890 o'clock
Thursday and probably will be total
loss. Three men were aboard the air.
min when she left the flying station.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1921-10-21

Sir Lamins Worthington-Evans,
British secretary Of state for war, 10
almost certain TO be one Of Great Brit
aims four delegates to the interna-
tional conference on Limitation Of arm
aments and Far East questions In
Washington.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1921-10-21
is TERRORIzED
BY Wild MAN
Adirondack Community n veiita-
bic Reign Of Terror Over
Mystery Man.
POSSES HUNT In VAIN

State censtabulary seour the Woods
In Search 81 His Hiding Place.
but Fall to Solve the Mystsry
Appears Daily.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1921-09-13
AGED MAN FOUND
DEAD IN HIS CHAIR
Death Comes To William Liv-
ingston AT Home South
OF The City

William Livingston, aged SO years,
living alone two and halI miles
southeast of the city near BedeP
Chapel, was found dead in his home
at s o'clock Monday morning by neigh
bors.
Coroner G. l.. Harmer, who was
called in the case, stated that Living
stcn had been dead since Sunday az.
ternoon. Apoplexy was pronounced
as the bf his death Livingston's
body was found in "A rocking chair. He
was fully dressed.
To neighbors Mr.. Livingston stated
a few days ago that he was not feel
ing well and when he was not discov-
cred about the home Monday morning,
an investigation was made which re-
suited in the finding of the body
The body was removed to Miller &c
O'Bryan's undertaking establishment
and prepared for burial.
Funeral services will be held Wed.
nesday ut o'clock in Miller & O'Bry-
ans chapel. Burial in the Gambler
cemetery,
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1921-09-13
| Afternoon Tea
Given Saturday

Miss Alice Louise Creden of North
Gay street delghtfu1y entertained
with tea at o'clock Saturday after
noon. The afternoons pleasure was
given in honor of the young ladies',
who will leave in the near future for
various schools and colleges Miss
Virginia Alsdorf and Catherine La
GEAR will leave next week for Lake
Erie college, Painesville, Misses Cor
nelia Heron and Loretta Barnard left
today for Ohio Wesleyan university,
Miss Dorothy Nixon will enter Miami
university, the Misses Priscilla Tarr
and Margaret Ayers will enter Ober-
lin, Miss Sara Hervey Columbus
School for Girls, and Miss Jane East
man, Highland Hall, Hollidaysburg
Pa. 'r
Miss Creeden was assisted in enter
tanning by her mother, Mrs. Willis p.
Creeden.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1921-09-13
GOLF EXPERTS TO
PLAY IN COLUMBUS
Mt. Vernon Devotees Of Game
To Visit Scioto c. c. On
Wednesday

Mt. Vernon golfers received, Mon
day, announcement of an exhibition
golf match at the Scioto Country club,
Columbus, at p. m. Wednesday of
this week. The contestants will be
George Duncan, former British open
champion, Abe Mitchell, British pro-
fessional champion, and James M.
Barnes, U. S. national open champion
and George Sargent, former U. S. and
Canadian national open champion.
1t is understood that number of
the local devotees of the ancient and
royal game will go to Columbus to
see the play.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1921-09-13
TUESDAY,, Sent. 13

4 Silver circle of the Daugh.
& ters of Veterans will meet in
Z the evening with Mrs. Margar-
& ct Grubb. Bring quilt work.
& The w. b. A.. of the Macca-
& bees will meet at 1880 p. m.
8 Circle No. of the M. p.
& church meets in the afternoon
& with Mrs. j. G.. George. A large
& attendance reqested as this is
& the first meeting since vaca-
4 ton.
& The Kings Daughters meet
Z in the parish house at 1880.
g Sons of Veterans Auxiliary
& meets at 7.3O. Officers be pres
& ent for practice.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1921-09-13
'DENY REPORTS
IN NEWSPAPER
Employees Take Exceptions to
Report Published In Mt.
Vernon Republican-News
Editor of The Banner,
Dear Sir:

Dear DIT.
In the issue of the Republican,
News on Saturday, Sept. 10, there ap-
peared an article which stated that
creditors of the Mt. Vernon Foundry
g. Engineering Co were considering
an action relative to an appointment
of a receiver for the company.
Feeling that this article might have
some tendency to affect the credit of
the company locally, will appreciate
your kindness in giving space to state
that the information in this article
came entirely from B. +. Sapp him
self, and would seem to have ulterior
motive.
The facts are that two laborers who
have small amount of wages due
them had talked to Mr.. Sapp, one of
whom has since withdrawn his claim
from Mr.. Sapp. The other, a Mr. Ma
gill, has pending suit in the court Of
Squire Harter, which suit had been
pending for some days before last
Saturday. The controversy in this
claim of Magill arises upon an obli-
CATION that he owes to the company,
and not upon any claim that may be
due from the company to Magill, and
it would seem from this article that
it's purpose is to serve Mr. Sapp in
this proceeding.
/ might further say that the COM
pany has arrangements to take care
of their financial affairs, and that
there is no thought on the part of any
of it's creditors to ask for the ap-
pointment of receiver.
]. w. MULLIN, Secy.-Treas.,
The Mt. Vernon Foundry &
Engineering Co.
II. s. BAIR
ROY BUCHANAN,
r. II. BLAIR,
JAMES w. SAUNDERS,
r. j. FOUCH,
JAMES FLYNN,
Employees Committee.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1921-09-13
"NO GAME-RAINv

Sunday afternoons rainstorm made
1t necessary to hang out the sign: "No
Game-Raln' for the contest announc-
ed at the ball yard between the Mar
ried Men and the Single Men on that
afternoon. The storm came just at a
time when it would have the maxi
mum effect, both upon the attendance
and the diamond. After the storm
Manager Barre shook hands with him
self because he had had no regular
game booked.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1921-09-13
Birthday Is Occasion
For Pleasant Surprise

The country home of Mr.. and Mrs.
G. j. Miller, near Buckeye City, was
the scene OF pleasant surprise visit
on Sunday, by company of friends
and relatives the, OCCASION being the
birthday of Mrs. Miller. The day was
pleasantly spent and: deeply enjoyed
by JILL sharing .ins it's pleasures.
Those present WERE: Mr.. and Mrs.
John Lehr, Mr.. Howard Lebr, Mr.. and
Mrs. John Wharton, Miss Lulu Whar-
ton, MIR. Archie Wharton Floyd
Wharton. Mr.. and Mrs. NJ, NJ. Russell,
Mr.. Ralph Russell, Mr.. and Mrs. Hoy
l.. Russell and daughter, Mr.. and Mrs.
Jacob Kingslleld, Mr. and Mrs Roy
Temple and daughter, Mrs. Della Bak.
er, Mr. Orville Baker, Mr. and Mrs.
Russell Miller and children, Mr.. and
Mrs Curtis Baker and children, Mrs.
Gladys Harding and daughter, Mrs.
Isaac Wilson and daughters, Mr. and
Mrs. AlVa Baker and son, Mr.. Isaac
Baker, Miss Marie Baker, Miss Mo.
zelle Baker, Mr.. and Mrs. Jay Kemp
and children, Mr.. and Mrs. William
Hubble and daughters. Mr., and Mrs
Sterling Braddock and children, Mr.
and Mrs Calvin Butler, Clarence But
Ter, Mr.. and Mrs. William Ashburn,
Mr.. and Mrs. Wellington McEroy
Mrs, Eliza Kemp, Mrs. Edith Butler
Mr.. and Mrs. John Stringfellow, Miss
Margaret Coon, Mr.. Doyle Miller, Earl
Miller, Burl Miller and the host and
hostess, Mr.. and Mrs. G. }. Miller.