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Evening star., 1923-01-23
Coddling the Profiteers.

Officials Of the United Mine Work
ers and representatives of Ohio, In
diana and Illinois mine owners, in
session in New York, are reported in
practical agreement as to the terms of
a. new wage scale, but, according TO an
Associated Press dispatch. it may be
several weeks before a new wage con-
tract is signed. Two reasons are given
for delay. One is fear of the Sherman
antitrust law and the other is to give
producers of and dealers in spot"
coal opportunity to continue to har-
vest big profits. 1t is naively admitted
that removal of the threat of a strike
at the beginning of April would oper-
ate TO depress prices. so the argument
is advanced that it would be good
policy to delay settlement as long as
possible.
If this New York report correctly
represents the attitude OF the btu
rninouS operators of the tri-state COM
petitive field it is an amazing exhibit
ton of inability to learn and of pro-
found ignorance of the state of mind
of the American people. They profess
10 be afraid OF the Sherman antitrust
law. The Sherman law is a mild and
innocuous thing compared to what is
coming to them if they persist in
policy of 1.-THE public be damned"
During the rest of the winter the peo-
PIE will pay for spot" coal whatever
Outra geous prices may be asked, be-
cause the only alternative is to freeze,
hut every ton sold at an extortionate
price adds to the bulk of grievances
for which some day a reckoning will
be demanded.
AS the law now stands, there is little
the federal government can do to pre-
vent protiteering in coal, and inter-
pretations of the Constitution stand in
the way OF effective amendment OF the
law. The operators know this, and no
doubt they feel they are secure in
exaeting all the traffic will bear. This
IS where amazement comes in at their
inability to learn from lessons Of the
past. If the Constitution makes it i'm
possible for the government to protect
the people from exploitation, the Con-
stitution will be changed. If anything
in the future can be certain, that is q
certainty. Yet the mine owners go as
disdainfully on their way as il the
fundamental law of the land had been
contrived and enacted for their es-
pecial benefit, not to be changed un-
less they gave assent.
The American people are not So
cialistic and respect for private prop
erty is deeply rooted in their tradi-
tions. There would be little support
for a proposal that the government
take over ownership Of the mines, Just
es there is little support for the notion
Of government ownership of the rail-
roads. But effective regulation Of the
railroads has become a settled part Of
the American scheme of government,
and regulation of the coal-mining in
dustry can be made just as effective
and just as much part of the govern
mental scheme. Respect for private
property is an American tradition, but
when tho owners of private property
make it an instrument of public op-
preston they cannot expect respect
for unwarranted private profits to en-
dure.
Evening star., 1923-01-23
THE HOUSING CORPORATION.

THE HOUSING CORPORATION.
I believe today that the Housing
Corporation is carried on by a less
number of people than any project
of it's size in the United States. Here
is S60,000,000 worth of property, and
we have twenty-seven employees and
only one attorney in the system.-
Senator Fernald, Maine, republican.
ONE GOOD THING IN
LEAGUE OF NATIONS.
The encouragement of the business
of the private manufacturer of NUM-
tions of war and of engines of de-
struction has in the past been the
greatest cause Of war among the ma
tions Of the world. and the one thing
tions in which every one believes was
the provision providing that the
manufacture of munitions of war
should be entirely in the hands of the
governments of the world and not in
the hands of private interests, whose
opportunity for profit depends upon
| the existence of war.-Representa-
tive Dallinger, Massachusetts, re-
publican.
THE PORK BARREL AGAIN.
You may have the votes now, but
the reaction against such ruthless
violation of the budget policy for
questionable expenditure is certain to
come, and to an extent which will
make it difficult to secure even rea-
sonab1e Observation-Disclosures
tive Mondell. Wyoming. republican.
Evening star., 1923-01-23

approached. I h e
right person in
this ca Sc proved
to be Gen. Anton
Stephan. who. be-
tween his duties
as manager Of
Dulin G. Martin.
commanding gen
eral of the Dis
trict y at 10 II a l
Guard and presi-
dent. of the Wash =
in gton Merchants
and Manufacture
'e r $ Association. A
found time to
GemfniSce for a
Evening star., 1923-01-23

Some enterprising community will
yet find a way to gather revenue and
at the same time avert discussion by
charging a reasonable rental for the
use Of parking space.
Evening star., 1923-01-23

4. An occasional speak-easy raid may
be worth something in advertising TO
the proprietor IL mention is always
made that his stock consisted Of fine
old liquor:
Evening star., 1923-01-23

Germany and France are both his
torically aware Of the fact that the
nation that starts a war does not nee
essarily finish with the advantage.
Evening star., 1923-01-23

After a pugilist reaches the age of
forty there is not much use Of his
telling himself that he is getting bet
ter every day.
Evening star., 1923-01-23

The cost of coal per ton is likely to
como high if all the expenses directly
or indirectly involved in its mining are
figured into the charges TO the con-
sumcr.
Evening star., 1923-01-23

Many moons have passed without
bringing any further word Of the ia
nous South American plesiosaurus.
Patagonia has evidently lost her press
agent.
Evening star., 1923-01-23

A form OF useless expenditure Of
energy is the prediction year after
year that there will be a great and en-
during drop in prices.
Evening star., 1923-01-23

Festivities by Washington financiers
have proved that Edmund Clarence
Stedman was not to be the last Of the
banker poets.
Evening star., 1923-01-23

The Rhine has inspired many beau
tiful poems; also a number OF harsh
words.
Evening star., 1923-01-23

In addition to the trained troops. the
French may have use for some able.
bodied and experienced strikebreakers.
Evening star., 1923-01-23
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Evening star., 1923-01-23

Conditions disclosed at Bastrop, La,
tre calculated to bring a blush even
10 a Mer Rouge.
Evening star., 1923-01-23

Although many unusual stories
have been told regarding experiences
in the world war, there are plenty
more to be had if the right person is
Evening star., 1923-01-23

In the democratic reorganization
it is little early to expect any leader
to arise and stampede the party.
Evening star., 1923-01-23

The Evening Star, with the Sunday morning
hditton, fs delivered by carriers within the city
~ 60 cents per month: daily only, 40 cents per
acrs may be sent by mail or telephone Main
5000. Collection is made by carriers at the
end Of each month
Evening star., 1923-01-23
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Mental Middle Glass.

Mental Middle Class.
I would not have a brow so high
That it reached always to the sky,
And left me wandering afar
In realms too often nebular,
Which all the sense at my command
Would never make me understand.
I would not have a. brow so low
That through the mire each thought
must go
To study stagnation strange
Where noxious shapes mid shadows
range,
Which man may patiently attend,
Yet never fully comprehend.
I'd rather take the common chance
And seek to hold a level glance,
Seeing the sunrise straight ahead
And Duty's path before me spread.
Along 1ife7s way I'd rather pass,
One Of the mental middle class"
Evening star., 1923-01-23
Fhe Evening Star Newspaper Company

Business ONCE. 11th st. and Pennsylvania Ave.
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Evening star., 1923-01-23
Special Training.

"Can your boy Josh play a tune on
his new banjo?"
st don't want him to waste his time
playin' tunes" replied Farmer Corn
tossel. Hes bein' educated for a jazz
band
Evening star., 1923-01-23
Longer DAYS,

The sun shines longer and more clear
With each successive winter day.
A whisper murmurs through the year,
''I'm getting better. every day"
Evening star., 1923-01-23

"A double.crosser," said Uncle Eben,
'is mighty likely to git confused an
look Like eejay.Halken1
Evening star., 1923-01-23
Static Friendship.

Static Friendship.
"You have a lot Of friends who will
stand by you"
"Some Of 'em stand" replied Sena-
tor Sorghum, 'and others sit. What I
want is more friends who will get into
action"
Jud Tunkins says the early bird is
the only one who stands a chance Of
finding place to park his fiivver.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-08-02
KNOXVILLE

A called meeting for Union Valley
Rebekah lodge No. 764 for the pur-
pose of installing the officers will he
held Saturday night, Aug. 4, by or
der of the Noble Grand.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. O. McFerren were
Sunday guests of Emmett Duvalls.
Miss Dorothy Murray will sing at
the picnic Aug. 18.
Sunday with VIM. Fowler's of Bris-
toll.
Gus Carnes will sing at the picnic
Aug. 18.
Mr.. and Mrs. D. C. Betz and son
Billy of Newark are visiting rela-
tives here. Mr.. Betz returned home
Sunday, Mrs. Betz and son remain
ing for a longer visit.
Emmett Duvall and G.. B. Ritchey
Of this place and G. w. Duvall of
will leave next Mon
day by auto for tour Of the west,
including Iowa and Kansas. They
expect to be gone two weeks.
w. o. Barnes purchased a reg
istered Hereford bull from H. w.
Leland last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Stegner and son
and Mr.. and Mrs. VIM.
Stegner attended the reunion at
Isaac Graham's of Beckett, Sunday.
Miss Bessie Barnes went to Nc
Saturday to attend
Mrs. Thos. Rex and Mrs. Mary
will appear here Aug.
lS.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Kuntz are en-
q number of friends from
aa@ f IA 81
Mrs. George Stegner and two chill
lren left Saturday for their home In 4
M iaf a9
Ralph Wells has gone to Zanes-
lille where he has employment.
e. E. Kirkpatrick has installed a
lew light plant In his home.
Mrs. Laura and Kenyon Barnes
pent part Of last week with Mrs.
3arnes' parents Mr.. and Mrs. 8. G.
lay Of Bristol.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-08-02
Phinps-McMurray Wedding

The Columbus Dispatch has the
following concerning the wedding OF
Miss Ruth McMurray to Mr.. Chas
j. Phipps:
Eighteen guests, including mem
bers of the families and intimate
friends were present Thursday even
ing at the marriage of Miss Ruth
Alice McNurray, daughter Of Mr..
Henry McMurray OF McConnelsyille,
O., to Mr. Charles J. Phipps, son Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Richard N. Phipps, 848
Henry street. The ceremony was
soiemnized by the Rev o. l.. Lin
denbolt, pastor Of the Shepard Meth
odist Episcopal church, at the home
Of the brides brother and sister-in-
law, Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest McMurray
697 Berkeley road. Miss Margaret
Cunningham Of McConnelsville act
ed as maid Of honor and Mr.. Wilmer
f. Pollock of New Concord was best
man. The bridal gown of white
georgette was trimmed with founces
of Spanish lace and the bridal bou-
quet was corsage of pink rosebuds
and swansonia Miss. Cunningham
wore white altyme with corsage OF
pink rosebuds and swansonia. A
dinner was served at tables decor
ated with baskets of pink roses. Mr..
and Mrs. Phipps left Saturday for
southern Ohio, where they will
spend their honeymoon. On their
return, Aug. Is, they will be at
home at 697 Berkeley road. Among
thoes present at the wedding We're
Mr.. Henry McMurray of McConnels-
vile, father Of the bride, and Mr..
and Mrs. J w. Cunningham Of Nc
Connelsville."
AS is stated Mrs Phipps is the
daughter of Mr. Henry McMurray of
East Bloom She is graduate
of the Marietta Commercial col
lege, and later taught in that in
stitution. When her brother Mr.
Ernest McMurray was appointed ac-
countant in the state auditors Of
fee, she moved to Columbus with
the family, and has since been ste
nographer for leading law firm of
that city Her husband is a fine
young man, and is engaged in the
undertaking business. He is a grad
uate of the Columbus School of En-
balming. Their many friends ex-
tend best wishes.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-08-02
Number 5
WILSON nj. FARRA SUCCUMBS
FOLLOWING AN OPERATION

The death of Wilson M. Farra
whose illness had been noted in
these columns. and who as was
stated underwent an operation in
Bethesda hospital, GAINESVILLE, oc-
CURED there last Thursday evening
at O'Clock. He had been ailing for
two years or so and much worse Of
late and suffered intensely. Follow
ing the operation his condition for q
few days seemed favorable, and then
came a turn for the worse. death
coming as noted.
Mr.. Farra was a native of Meigs-
vile township, this county, and was
son Of the late William and Fran
ces Farra, his, mother being a sis
ter of the late John r. Bozman Of
McConnelsville. He is survived by
one brother, John B. Farra of this
place, the last of a large family of
children. His wife who was Eleanor
Phillips, died three years ago. They
We're the parents Of four children,
one son, Charles Farra, dying in in
fancy. The children surviving are
Mrs. Carrie Bowen and Mrs Clara
Crozier of McConne:sville, and Clor-
al Farra of Vincennes, Ind. Mr..
tarra also leaves seven grandchil-
- -. Ch tehu SIeVeH great SFdHOcnllOFeI-
Inc deceased had spent most Of his
life in Morgan township, and the last
several years in McConnelsyille. He
was rs years of age.
For many years Mr.. Farra had
been member Of the Methodist
Episcopal church. He was also a.
member of the I. O. O. +. and of the
Rebekah order. Funeral services
were held from the M. E. church
here Saturday afternoon, conducted
by his pastor Rev. R. o. McRae, and
were under the auspices of the Odd
tellows. Interment was made in
the McConnelsville cemetery.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-08-02
McCONNELSVHLE RT. 3

Mr.. and Mrs. J. o. Spencer spent
Sunday with Wilfred Singree's. =.
oliver Gheen and Everett Moore
made a trip to GAINESVILLE Monday. {.
Mrs. Gerald Sleek visited her par
ents Mr.. and Mrs. Fox near McKen-
dree, Monday. Lawrence Taylor
and family near McConnelsyille
spent Sunday with Tom Newmans.
Mr.. and Mrs. Davie Wainwright of
Porterville and Miss Bernice Singree
were guests of Fred Noyes' Sunday.
Mrs. Thos. Smith and son Herman
were guests Of Mrs. Alex Spencer
Monday. Mr.. and Mrs. Conn Spen-
Ger have rented the Lafe Young
place and expect to move there soon.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-08-02
Morgan Co. society OF Columbus

The Morgan County society of Co
lumbus will meet Saturday after
noon and evening of August II, at
Glenwood Park Shelter House on
West Broad street, Columbus Those
who attend will enjoy a meeting
with old friends, have a picnic din
ner together, and listen to a pro-
gram full of entertainment and in
terest. All former residents of
Morgan county now living in Co
lumbus or vicinity are requested to
note time and place, and attend if
possible.
Officers of the society are: Presi-
dent, DR.. w. III. Scott; vice presi-
dent, j. w. Tannehill; secretary, j.
c. Erwin; assistant secretary L. j.
Headley, and treasurer, DR.. C. E.
Kahler.
DR.. Louis Mark addressed a recent
meeting of the society, on the sub
ject of future possibilities of Morgan
county, and at the last meeting,
papers were read by Mrs. J. w. Quill
Ian, DR.. C. E. KahIer and J. G.. Err
win, and there were talks by Mrs.
Williamson, Mrs. Kahler, Mr.. Ernest
McMurray, DR.. Scott and Mr.. Tan
nehill
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-08-02
The COtePie Club

The July meeting of the club was
held at the home of Mrs. Amy Dou-
gan, with IL members and several
visitors and children present. Time
was then taken up by the discussion
of several questions of interest to
the club, after which program, was
given. The August meeting will be
held at the home of Mrs. Kate Hen
cry. Program, prepared by Blanche
Simpson: Roll call, Some kind deed
done by a neighbor; What are some
of the burdens commonly imposed
upon a farmers wife, Amy Dougan
and Mary Scott; essay, Edna Ham
bletOn; reading, May Spencer; Ques-
tion box, Kate Henery. Surprise
committee, Name Hambleton and
Alma Spencer.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-08-02
AT THE CHAUTAUQUA
SATURDAY EVENING, AUG 4
"WINDMILLS OF HOLLAND"
Musical comedy i'm two acts by
Otis M. Darlington. Under direc-
ton of George Eckert.
PROGRAM


Act 1.-Overture, piano; Around
they go, chorus; Vot is it, Mynheer
Hertogenbosch; Mother mine, Will
helmina; The spider and the fly,
Vrouw Hertogenbosch There are
others, Hilda and Franz; Looking
for girl, Franz and farmers
daughter; Only fishing, Wilhelmina
and Bob Yankee; In dreamland,
Hans and Wilhelmina; Wooden
shoes, chorus.
Act 2.-Rub-a- dab-dub, chorus,
Wilhelmina, Bob and Mynheer; I'll
never speak to you again, Wilhel-
nina and Hilda; Shame on you,
Vrouw; Forgive us, mother kind,
Hilda and Wilhelmina; A very COM
mon game, Vrouw, Wilhelmina and
Hilda; Poppies, red and white, Ka-
trina; A man in business, Bob;
When l was young like you, Myn-
heer and Bob; nothing to do, Myn-
heer, Bob and chorus; In dreamland
ana around they go, Principals and
chorus.
CASTE
Mynheer Hertogenbosch, a rich
Hollander, Rev. Charles A. Gage;
Vrouw Hertogenbosch, his wife, Ed
ma Betz; Wilhelmina, their daugh-
tCA' hdUcI ECOII, I1llud, dHOtutI
daughter, Viola Dougan; Franz, a
friend of Hans, Marmaduke Sears;
Hans, a music student, DR.. w. R.
Sears; Bob Yankee, an American
salesman, Fred McDonald Katrina,
debutante, Margaret Rothrock.
Accompanist, Mrs. j. R. Alderman.
Farmers Daughters and Friends
of Katrina
Margaret Durhin Mrs Robert
Durbin, Eleanor Erwin, Vernette
Harrington, Ina Mccall, Wava Men
del, Mrs. w. r. Sears, Christine
Shilling, Annabel Smith, Helen
Smith, Janet Alice Whitaker, and
Zetta B. Wilson.
Millers and Folks of the Village
Mrs. Lee Bethel, Mrs. Carl BetZ,
Mrs. c. S. Dye, Dana Fall, Mary
Hamilton, Mrs. Ola Mccall, Mrs.
Laura McCloskey Mrs. Lewwella
Mcdonald, Mrs Louise Quigley, Mrs.
B. d. Richardson, Mrs. Anna Rusk,
Mrs. Chas. Walker, p. G. Ball, C. s.
Demos, G. S. Dye, F. M Kahler, ].
e. McKeown, George Scott, S. C.
White and Albert p Whitaker.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-08-02
MRS. VIOLA BURCHER is
KILLED in AUTO ACCIDENT

The following account was taken
from a New Castle, md, paper:
"Mrs. Viola Burcher, age AS, wife
of the Rev. w. A. Burcher, 408
South 18th street, a minister of the
Church of Christ, was instantly kill
ed, Mrs. VIM. Dameron was serious
ly hurt, and Miss Fonda Burcher,
Is, suffered a sprained knee, when
the automobile in which they were
riding skidded from the road and
struck a telephone pole, about one
mile north of Lewisville, Sunday af
ternoon, at 2 O'Clock. Mrs. Burcher
received a terrific blow over the
right eye, and the confusion caused
her death. 1t was enormously re-
ported that her neck was broken and
that splinter penetrated the brain.
A large splinter was removed from
her hair, but it did not enter the
skull. Rev. Burcher and Mr.. Dam
eron, other occupants of the car,
were severely bruised, but their in
juries are not serious. Rev. Burch-
er was driving the automobile He
had been trailing another machine
and decided to go around. He speed
ed up slightly and pulled to the left.
One of the wheels struck rut in the
road and the car skidded. Rev.
Burcher attempted to right it and
lost control, the automobile dashing
down an embankment and hitting
the telephone pole. The car turned
over and lodged against the pole,
otherwise it would have gone to the
bottom of the 12foot embankment.
The body of Mrs. Burcher was TAX
en- to home nearby and later re-
moved to the Burcher home. 1t is
said Rev. Burcher was driving not
to exceed 20 miles an hour when the
accident happened. 1t is stated that
Mrs. Burcher, seeing the upset was
not to be avoided, grabbed her
daughter in an effort to save her
from injury. Mrs. Burcher scream
ed and the next instant the car
crashed into the pole. The Burcher
family came here about four months
ago from Pennsville, o. Mrs. Burch
er is survived by the husband, one
daughter and two sons.
Mrs. Burcher was a daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. John Pidgeon of near
PennsvilIe. Besides her parents she
leaves a sister Mrs. Anna Van Fos-
sen of Pennsville. and a brother,
Howard Pidgeon of New York state. /
The body was brought to Pennsville !
for burial. The funeral will be held |
today at 1870 p. m, at the Chris |
tan church.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-08-02
COURT HOUSE NEWS
PROBATE COURT
Marriage Licenses

Carl PEBBLES, laberer, son OF Jno.
PEBBLES, and Mary Huffman, daugh-
ter OF Solomon H. Huffman, both of
McConnelsville, Rev. Walter Wilson
officiating.
Inheritance tax found due in the
estate of Isaac Lafollett, of $238.7S.
In the matter of Albert S. Cram
blit as guardian Of Chas A. McMul-
len, an insane person. against Chas.
A. McMullen and the Malta Saw
ings & Loan Co., sale of real estate
to Elsie Scheetz, in the sum of $500,
confirmed and deed ordered
Sale is confirmed and deed and
distribution ordered, in the Geo. O..
McGonagle, administrators, sale OF
the estate of E. A. Munsell, to |. O..
Swallow. Proceeds. S2.675.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-08-02
NOTICE TO PROSPECTIVE NOR
NAL SCHOOL STUDENTS

A law passed by the General AS
sembly Of Ohio last winter, Senate
Bill No. 191, requires that every en-
trant to an institution for the train
ing Of elementary teachers must
take standard test in the use Of
English, test in general ability,
and one in knowledge of subject
matter. An examination of this
kind will be held in McConnelsville
uals in Morgan county who contem-
plate entering state normal
school, a county normal school, or
any college or institution in the
state which trains elementary teach
erS.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-08-02
Death of Perlex Sheets

Mr.. Perley Sheets, aged ST years,
of Stockport, died Sunday evening
about $3.50 here at the sanatorium
where he had been the past six
weeks. He had been i'll three years.
He was never married and was the
youngest of family of nine children
of the late Elisha and Betsy Sheets
of Stockport, the only survivors
being John r. Sheets of Stockport
Joseph of Joy and M. F. Sheets of
this place. The body was taken to
Stockport Monday and the funeral
was held from the Vanfossen under
taking parlors, Tuesday at O'Clock.
Burial was made in the Stockport
cemetery
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-08-02
Weather for July

Through Mr.. G. H. Morris who
has charge of the government wealth
er station here, we learn unusual
facts concerning the weather for
July. 1t rained 5 days, with to-
tai rainfall of $40. There we're 9
thunder storms On the 18th the
rainfall was 1.18; on the oath, 1.09.
Four days the temperature was S8.
We are informed that the rainfall
was among the very largest, if not
the largest on record here, and prac-
tically double that for the average
months of July
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-08-02
COUNTY NORMAL STUDENTS
PLEASE READ

All students who expect to enter
the Morgan County Normal school
this year and wish to review for the
entrance examination which will be
held at M. & M. Fl. S., at 8 a. m,
Aug. IA, 1928, will please come to
the normal room, in the Malta school
building Aug. 8. Students who en-
ter other institutions for teacher
training will take the entrance ex-
hminations at the school that they
Rnter. IS.