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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-11-09
Dies at Pennsviue

The death of Winfield McComas,
aged II. occurred at his home in
Pennsville early Sunday morning.
He had been bedfast about three
weeks.
Mr.. McComas is survived by his
wife, three sons-Howard McCom-
as who resides in Oklahoma; and
Grover and Benjamin, both of
Pennsville, the latter of the home;
and two daughters, Mrs. Bessie
Phillips who resides in Kansas, and
Mrs. Edith Bell of Spencer, w. Va.
Mrs. Augusta Timms, mother of
Mrs. S. A. Finley of this place, is a
sister of the deceased
Funeral services were held Wed
nesday from the Methodist Protes-
tant church at Pennsville, and in
terment was made in the Penns-
vile cemetery.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-11-09
7. O. Wilhelm Dies in the East

Announcement was made recent
ly of the death of Mr.. j. o. Will
helm, which occurred at his home
in West Englewood, N. J. Mr.. Will
helm was formerly engaged In bus
mess in GAINESVILLE, but left that
city some years ago for the east. He
is survived by his wife, who was
Laura Cochran, a sister of the late
J. L. Cochran and Chas. Cochran
and Mrs. Virginia Whitaker of this
place. He also leaves one son Roy
C. Wilhelm of West Englewood.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-11-09
Pomerene Probably Defeated

While the official vote may
change the result it would appear
that Senator Pomerene has been de-
feated for reelection. This comes
as a very great surprise, and is
very much regretted by citizens OF
all parties who place craftsmanship
above politics. He is nearing IL
years of service in the senate, dur
ing which time he has served un-
der three different presidents-two
Republicans, and one Democrat
and has never been on record as
playing petty politics. There has
not been a senator who stands
higher than Atlee Pomerene, not
only in his own party, but also
with the opposition, in Washing
ton, for many years. and while per-
haps defeated he has made for him
self prominent place in history.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-11-09
Death of Alexander Wiper

The Marietta Register-Leader of
Monday, Nov. 6, had the following
concerning the death of Alexander
Wiper who will be remembered as
having resided for a time in this
locality:
Alexander Wiper, we'll known
and highly respected resident of
Macksburg, died at his home there
Sunday morning at o'clock, after
a short illness. Mr.. Wiper was
born in Scotland Dec. Is, 1845, and
at the age of 10 years he came to
this country. Soon after his ar
rival he went to Macksburg, where
he had resided since Mr. Wiper
was a coal operator and had active
interests in various coal holdings.
He leaves six children. His wife
died Sept 5, 1915. Surviving al
so are 13 grandchildren and one
great grandchild. Funeral SER
vices were held from the late resi-
dence at one o'clock Wednesday af
ternOOn.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-11-09
r. A. NJ. Elect Officers

At their regular meeting last
chapter No. 1872, r. A. M, elected
officers as follows for the ensuing
year: M. W. King; High Priest; F..
C. Barkhurst, King: George Arch
er, Scribe; Thos. G.. Allen, c. of H.;
F. B. Smith, P. s.; Roy Gay, r. A.
c.: G. w. Kennedy. Treas; John D.
Erwin, Sec'y; Walter Elliott, M.
1st "; j. A. King, M End "; How
ard Kennard, M. 3rd "; C. E. Pen
nell. Guard.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-11-09
J. b. Shell Goes to New Mexico

Mr.. John B. Shell of East Bloom
left Wednesday evening for New
Mexico where he goes back to the
Indian school work, which sort OF
work he has followed off and on for
the past seven or eight years. For
the past three years he has taught
the Harmony Hill school, and has
been very successful. Miss Eva
Shilling will fill his place at Har-
mony Hill. Mr.. Shells wife and
little daughter will remain at home
for the present, but will likely join
him later.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-11-09
Amendments in County

The good people of Morgan
county showed their contempt for
the wet amendment by the tune of
1860 for to 4511 against. The 9TH
er two amendments were also de-
feated in the county, the debt limi-
tation by vote of 10SS to 3439;
the tax limitation, 1105 to 3403.
The special three-mill school levy
carried in all the townships where
voted upon, but Deerfield, the vote
being 81 for to 123 against.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-11-09
Deaths Toll
Nov. 2 to 8

Nov. 2 to 9
Daniel T. Sands, Trimble.
Mrs. Simon Crook, Trimble.
Mrs. VIM. Brand, High Hill.
]. o. Wilhelm, w. Englewood, NJ
Jno. r. Porter, Malta TIP.
Mrs. Mary E. McElhose, Beverly.
Elmer Love, East Branch.
Winfield McComas, Pennsville.
Alexander Wiper, Macksburg.
Mrs. A. Hayes, Windsor TIP.
A. P. Ong, GAINESVILLE.
Hazel M. Haines, Reinersville.
Mrs. A. B. Gorrell, Ft. Scott, Kan.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-11-09

Bristol School Bond Issue Loses
The special bond proposition in
Bristol to issue bonds in the sum
of $4,000 to erect and furnish a
new high school building, was lost
by a vote of "a to 201.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-11-09
Moore Reelected

Congressman C. Ellis Moore was
elected for the third time. While
figures are not complete, his ma
jority in the district will be at
least 1000.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-11-09
Johnson-Clark wedding

The marriage of Miss Ruth E
Clark and Mr. Chas. P. Johnson oc-
Cured Sunday afternoon at
O'Clock, at the home of the brides
parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Clark
here, Rev. D. r. Warne officiating
The only other persons present out
side of the family were Mr.. and
Mrs. Albert Smith (Stella Walker)
of Malta. Following the ceremony
a fine dinner was enjoyed.
Mr.. Johnson left Tuesday for Ak
ron where he is employed with the
Goodrich Tire and Rubber com
pany. He is from Reelsville, Ind
He served in the late war, overseas
having enlisted here with Company
M and going with them when they
left this place.
Mrs. Johnson has been for some
time employed as clerk with the
Deedrick & Lindimore store here
She will retain that position until
about the holidays when she will
join her husband and they will 60
to housekeeping. She is member
Of the Presbyterian church and
Sunday school here and has for the
last several years been capably fill
ing the office of secretary in the lat
ter, and is valued member of the
school. Her many friends join in
extending congratulations and best
wishes to her and her husband.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-11-09
DEATH OF A. NJ. ABEL, WELL
KNOWN PENNSVILIIE MAN

Brief mention was made last
week of the death of Albert M.
Abel, which occurred at the home
of his son D. M. Abel of Pennsville,
Sunday, Oct. 20. Mr.. Abel was 50
years of age, his birthday being
Oct. 13. He was native of Har-
rison county, this state, but since
the age of about IL years he had
resided in Morgan county, his home
being in Pennsville neighborhood.
His wife died 27 years ago. He is
survived by seven sons-Daniel NJ.
Orin, Augustus and Henry Abel of
Pennsville; Lloyd and George of
McConnelsville, and Russell Abel
who resides in Parkersburg. One
son and two daughters are deceas-
ed He leaves two brothers-Geo.
Abel who resides in Harrison coun-
ty, and Elmer E. Abel of Parkers-
burg.
Mr.. Abel was formerly miller
on Wolf Creek, having charge for
As years of what is now known as
Abel's mills. For about A. years
he had been affiliated with the l. O..
o. F., being a member of Morgan
Lodge No. 361.
Funeral services were held at
the D. NJ Abel residence Wednes-
day, Nov. 1 under the auspices of
the Odd Fellows, and interment was
made in the Pennsville cemetery.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-11-09
Christian Endeavor Society

| An innovation in the line of So
cials was the 'spooks reunion" held
by the Christian Endeavor society
of the Presbyterian church in the
church parlors last Thursday eve
ming. A fine crowd of Endeavorers
and their guests enjoyed the event.
The rooms were appropriately dec
grated with jack-o-lanterns, au-
tumn leaves, Halloween banners.
etc. Refreshments consisting OF
hot chocolate and doughnuts were
served. 1t is hoped that another
G. E. social can be held soon.-
Xxx.
NOTE:-Ash, Socialist candidate
for congressman polled 90 votes in
Rose Farm precinct. He also had
several scattering votes in the
county.
Virginia Darlington Green. IN
dependent candidate for senator all
so received scattering votes.
First returns gave the defeat Of
Senator Lodge of Massachusetts.
but official returns show that he
was elected by very small ma
jority
Mr.. F. C. Barkhurst was elected
county surveyor. and DR.. H. L. Fis-
Gus coroner. without opposition.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-06-24
WILL HAVE GOOD RESULTS.

The visit 10 this city by a large
number Of merchants and business
men OF nearby Pennsylvania and
Maryland towns, on Thursday, and
their cordial reception and entertain
ment by the wholesale section Of our
Chamber Of Commerce. was a notable
affair. The visitors were shown around
Wilmington. and also given a charm
ing and interesting river ride. As a
result, they returned home with a
comprehensive impression Of the char
acter and importance OF Wilmington,
and also with lively and pleasurable
recollections Of the reception they en-
joyed.
We hope there will be more of these
visits, and also return incursions into
the territory OF the visitors. By such
interchange Of social courtesies al
the people interested will become
much better acquainted. and improved
! mutual trade relations Will follow ir
natural consequence. Thus, both th'
city and its. outside neighbors viii
reap much practical benefit.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-06-24
WHAT THE FARMERS WANT.

II does not follow from tho fact that
farm bloc Senators have usually voted
for the tariff bill that they hear an
urgent rural demand for Il. Their own
initiative counts for something. when
farmers first felt the heavy postwar
slump they called loudly for tho emer-
gency tariff. IA they called for n doZ-
en- other measures. whether these
really offered much hope or not. with
the Improvement Of conditions the
farmers arc growing moro thoughtful
and tho evidence that In swapping
tariff clauses with the manufacturer
they are getting the worst OF tho bar
gain is having its effect.
| The Grange has Just announced
through II. G. Atkcson. its Legislative
representative at Washington, that II
is not for high tariff or for any
special brand of tariff at all. save that
farm products shall have az much pro.
lection az other goods. President How
ard OF the Farm Bureau has never
displayed the slightest enthusiasm foi
the Fordney tariff. He knows that un
less we buy from Europe tho COntinen
lCannot buy our wheat and cotton. an(
he has repeatedly emphasized tho fac
that American crops must have out
lets abroad" and that we must hgh
for the market"
The tariff was conspicuously absen
from the issues on which Col. Brook
hart so successfully appealed 10 lows
farmers. Members OF the farm bio
themselves have shown hesitation Fl
recent speeches and votes. Tho las
number of Capper's Weekly condemn
the Fordney tariff as excessive. II de
clares that n tariff Ito promote rathe
than hamper trade Is what the Countr
WANTS." that instead OF prohibitlv
duties we should not go above adequat
protection in the new tariff" II stand
for the Senate bill because Il Is milde
than the House bill. and II Senate
, Capper were less OF n regular II migt
stand for no bill at all.
Farmers are keenly interested
: their new cooperative organization
, and particularly in the undertaken
of the United States Grain Grower
to handle its first hundred millio
: bushels this summer. They are watcf
ing tho financial Legislation on the
behalf pending in Congress. But thel
lin no evidence that their sympathi'
are really engaged by the tariff bill
:, and when they learn more about VIII
. the duties on potash, burlap, barb'
wire. and other articles will cost ther
as shown In yesterdays Evening Pos
n we may hear decided protests.-Ne
n York Evening Post.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-06-24
OPPOSITION TO LODGE.

with the results OF the Republican
senatorial primaries ,u Indiana and
Iowa in view, no doubt Senator Henry
Cabot Lodge OF Massa chdsetts felt
huge relief when ex-Governor Samuel
W. Mccall decided not 20 become a
candidate asains, him for the Repub-
lican nomination for United States
Senator ct the Massachusetts prirna-
rie.. Tho declination OF Governor Nc
Call removed from the lists a COM
petitor who would have proved for
rnidable. and there can be no doubt
Senator Lodge was highly pleased at
tho removal OF this serious obstacle
20 his ambition 20 be elected 20 the
Senate for a sixth consecutive term.
But Senator Lodge is not 20 have a
free field for the coveted prize, as an
other candidate has taken the place
vacated by Governor Mccall and Will
DO his best TO make Lodge and his
friends hustle for victory. He IS
Joseph Walker, former Speaker OF
the Massachusetts House Of Represen-
tatives, and is said TO have consider
able political following. He is a pro
gressive Republican. and boldly ar.
raigns Senator Lodge as being re
dictionary who cannot fairly represen
the real Republican sentiment OF th'
Old Bay State. TT Will be difficult.
he says, "to point 20 a single pro
gressive law that he has originated fl
thirty years. have searched his rec
ord and failed 20 hnd &C."
II Is probable Senator Lodge vii
easily win the nomination. as he ha
prestige which counts for something
and Mr.. Walker falls far behind Gov
ernor Mccall in this respect. But a
90 reelection the chances are not 3
assuring. Lodge is unpopular IN Mas
sachusetts. as well as throughout III
country. and that State IS not q
surely Republican as IL formerly wa
" has one Democratic Senator. Davi
I. Walsh. elected four years ago ov,
such a strong candidate as Secretar
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-06-24
HELPING CUBA CLEAN HOUSE.

Cuba's political crisis. caused by the
resignation of the cabinet cariy this
month and the paniclSy talk of inter
vention and Impeachment I'm Congress,
Is disappearing as rapidly as II arose.
Tho cabinet has been tentatively re-
constituted OF men who will support
President Zaynss efforts Mt reform.
while Congress "a reported TO have
agreed to enact legislation meeting
his demands before the end OF the
fiscal year, June 30. A statement by
Iayas indicates that public sentiment
rallied to him In n way which left
Congress, with it's varied political
groups and febrile leaders. no alter
native but to carry out his pro-
gramme.
This programme was In part one TO
which Zayas WAS pledged when in
| augurated thirteen months ngo. In
pant ono urged by General Crowder
on behalf of our State Department.
President Zayas announced that he
wished to cut~the budget from $780,
000.000 to s55,000,000; to consolidate
the whole public debt; to take steps to
meet unemployment: to restrict Inn
migration. introduce revenue reforms
and obtain bankipg Legislation Bud
get cutting IL not easy anywhere. and
in Cuba II even produced threat oi
military disturbances when the army
appropriations were reduced. Genera
lCrowder has had his own proposals
Tor economic and financial reform
Above all, he has struggled unrcmit
tingly to purify n Government which
admittedly contains many grafter'
and one great institution OF graft, th,
national lottery. IL now appears tina
tho civil service laws will be amended
and gambling brought under control
Agriculture and business are steadil,
recovering from their depression.
| The outcome In Havana is n trihut
10 tho stendiness Of the Cuban people
tho wisdom Of Zayas. and the tact q
General Crowder, whose labors sine
ne was sent 10 Cuba by President WI
son have been invaluable and In whic
he has been stanchly SUPPORTED b,
Secretary Hughes. He has apple
American influence in the way
ought always TO he applied-in th
, interests Of tho island, not of tn
United States.-New York Evenin
Post
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-06-24
ACCIDENTS OR CRIMES9

In the immediate vicinity of Phila-
delphia the weekend outings OF Satur-
day and Sunday resulted in eighteen
fatalities and a number OF personal
injuries, the result OF automobile ac-
cidents. If this record is matched by
the remainder of the country il pre-
sents an appalling picture of the dead
ly character of American pleasure
taking and a commentary upon the
stage Of civilization TO which we have
attained. The fact that no fewer than
fourteen Of the deaths in the Philadel-
phia record happened at railway
crossings is a clear enough indication
that the speed mania is chiefly re-
sponsible for this terrible condition,
while the carelessness and incom-
petence Of drivers probably account
for the rests OF the accidents which
figure in the toll OF dead and injured
IT is obvious that If owners and users
of motor vehicles are not sufficiently
| interested in their own safety of life
and limb to do something for their
own protection, the government, Local
and State, must intervene TO put ar
end to, or at least 10 check this weekly
and daily slaughter of men, women
and children.
Undoubtedly the congestion of tn,
roads and highways in the public parks
and on the main arteries of pleasur,
travel has something to do with tn,
frequency of automobile accidents
but these conditions only aggravat,
the peril of Saturday and Sunda,
motoring when so many of the person.
permitted to operate cars reveal thei
reckless incompetence.
There would be fewer accidents,
lperhaps, if drivers were held to
strict account every time they figur
in such happenings. The driver ism
always killed or injured, as II happens
In some localities the custom has de
veloped of marking on the license car
of drivers a record of occasions whe
violations of traffic rules occur. /
might be possible to add TO this an
other black mark for every time
careless driver runs into another ca
or figures in any mishap resulting i
lpersonal injury to occupants or pedes
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-06-24
A SETTLEMENT WITH MEXICO.

In agreeing to pay it's external debt
10 the full extent of its capacity. the
Mexican Government has taken long
step toward getting back into tho fam
lily OF nations. The agreement. reached
on Friday night In New York. is the
result OF negotiations begun last year.
then halted because tho time did not
seem auspicious. and finally resumed
two weeks ago when Adolfo de in
Huerta. Mexican Finance Minister
came TO this country 20 deal direct
with an international bankers com
mittee headed by Mr.. Thomas w. La
mont.
The bankers and Senior de In Huerta
have covered thoroughly all aspects Of
the question. Their plan OF adjustment
, calls for the gradual payment Of Mex
ico's direct debt, which includes guar
anteed railroad bonds. of 1922. 600. 900
gold and It's railroad debt. which the
! Government did not guarantee, of ap-
! proximately $3.50. 900, 900. On the d.
rect debt the amount OF back interest
due is Sail 900, 900. Other interest in
arrears increases this last sum TO nearly
5000. 900 900. Senior de Ia Huerta
/ agrees, SUBJECT 10 3ppToNdI py iItsi-
! dent Obregon. that cash payments on
current interest will begin after Janu-
| airy second. 1929, and that the special
fund for this interest, derived from oil
export taxes and a surcharge on rail
way gross receipts. will be added tC
each year until 1928. when full ser
vice OF the debt will be resumed" Mean
time the railways will be returned &c
private management, as before the
revolution.
The most pleasing fact about the set
tlement is that il was reached annie
ably, with the best OF feeling prevail
ing at all times between the Mexican
Finance Minister and the internationa
bapkers. There has been evident nt
disposition TO hurry Mexico or to coerc,
It's representatives into signing term
which President Obregon might repudi
ate. AS a result, there is every indi
cation that the agreement will react IA
Vorably on the matter OF recognizing
the Obregon government not only b.
the United States but by Great Britain
France and Belgium as well.-Provi
dence Journal.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-06-24
CONGRESSIONAL PROGRAM.

Aside from the appropriation bills.
which must be passed before July l to
be effective and to avoid some tenn
pOrary eXpedient, the Congressional
program Of the majority contains three
majo items-the tariff. the bonus. and
the ship subsidy. The tariff bill. passed
by the House and thoroughly remod-
elled by the Senate finance committee,
has been wrangled over in the Senate
for nearly two months without much
progress being made; the bonus bill
passed by the House IS. in amended
form. now on the Senate calendar; the
ship subsidy bin is now in the House
committee chrysalis. and no one knows
the shape 1t will assume when It emer-
ges.
The prospect for completing this
program is extremely doubtful. The
election Is less than flve months away.
and with one-third Of the Senate and
all the House TO DO elected and most
Of the incumbents candidates for re-
election, the call Of the home districts
for fence building work is strong. In
the meantime there are the primaries
NnlCn are III itittiN AuSNtilltSS 90 - ; A4AS
to the political soul as an election
For instance, Senator McCumber
who is managing the tariff and bonus
bills in the Senate, faces primary
election against an aggressive candi-
date the latter part Of this month. H'
would like TO have the bill passed be
! fore the North Dakota vote Is taken
but the prospects for it are not good
because not all the Republicans ar
satisfied with il, and 1t is known tina
the Democrats Will propose radica
amendments that will undoubtedl!
cause time-consuming discussion. Al
though it is admitted that the Republi
cans have the strength and discipline
TO put through both the tariff and tn
lbonus bills If they can be brought &
a vote, the bringing them to vote /
no easy task.
The truth is that the C0ngressiona
Republicans through lack of manage
lment and leadership have got them
selves into a legislative snarl that mus
be exceedingly trying to the ordinaril
tranquil temper Of the President.-ln
dianapolis News.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-06-24
THE STRIKE VIOLENCE.


The fatal violence that marked the
progress OF tho miners strike IN 1lli-
nois. this week. II most appalling
Strike breakers were attacked so vi
ciously. so ferociously. by the fren-
med strikers that the deaths may
reach a total OF fifty, This is a hor-
rible record.
by this rabid yielding 70 murder
Gus impulses the striking miners have
deeply injured their cause and de-
prived IL Of most encouraging
amount OF public sympathy that
hitherto had gone out TO them. And
as no strike movement can succeed
without the potent support OF public
opinion. this murderous violence, un-
less promptly and sincerely ropudi-
ated and condemned by the labor ele-
ments that are sustaining tho coal
strike. Will cause the latter TO prove
an absolute failure. Its success other
wise would be the triumph OF brutal
mob law.
These strikers violated great, vital
principle Of republican government by
their murdcrous attack upon workers
whose only offence WAS that they We're
willing 20 work and desired 20 work.
il seem. to be the hardest thing in the
world for men who refuse 90 work and
20 on strike 20 recognize the plain
fact that other men have the same
right 20 work when they will as they
have 20 refuse 20 work. The right
OF a man 70 work for his living Is in
alienable. and those who deny IL by
violence are the most dangerous enc
mics OF free government. No govern
ment could remain secure II the right
Of might, unrestrained by law, should
De permitted 20 exercise its power.
II Is hoped this violence VIII ~
suppressed, eternly and without re.
gard 10 any other matters involved ir
the controversy. This Is the first dut!
Of all the agencies OF law and order
-
should be made 20 end the unfortunate
labor disturbance. BY wise and con
ciliatory action. The strike should no
have occurred. and u Is full time u
bring II 70 an end.