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Evening star., 1923-03-17
SEES DIVORCE EVIL
IN j. S. APPALLING
Bishop Manning Declares
Condition Is Almost Legal
lied Free Love.
UNDERMINING THE HOME
Episcopal Church Head Urges
Drive Against Easy Breaking
of Sacred Vows.
UNDERMINING THE HOME
b. the Associated Press

B" the Associated Press
NEW YORK, March l7.-CallInE
upon all religious organizations
Catholic, Protestant and Jewish-to
unite for concerted action against
easy divorce, Bishop william T Man
ming of the Episcopal Church yester-
day declared that the system Of
homogeneous marriage was rapidly
being abandoned in the United States,
and that the nation had almost reach
ed condition of legalized free love
His remarks were part of a Lenten
sermon, The Present Crisis With
Regard TO Marriage in the Home"
ITO allow women and men to live
together for time. and then. with
legal sanction on trivial and frivol-
alliances IS they please" he said, "ts
in principle to abolish marriage and
to adopt a system of legalized free
love. This is the system which We
have now almost reached"
Divorces Appalling.
He then cited divorce statistics o.
several states, adding that the pro
portion of divorces to marriages il
appalling. In our country as a whole
there is now one divorce for every
eight marriages. and in some of our
states there is one divorce for every
two or three marriages"
He declared that the influence of
religion against divorce and remar-
riage is weakened by varying stand
ards of different churches. and even
Of different ministers of the same
church"
Those whom one church refuses
to marry imm ediately go to another
q ND ly~a rrfa RI ;,,,
he added. Think what the effect
would be If the whole united influence
of religion should be exerted in this
great common cause"
Evening star., 1923-03-17

concern obtained from Judge killits.
in the federal district court for
northern Ohio. an order which had
the effect Of suspending the mandate
of the federal courts in the seventh
circuit.
Attacked and Defended
The action Of Judge Killits. al
though not directly before the Su-
prene Court today. was both al
tackled and defended.
The Toledo company asserted
through counsel that il had disclosed
to him new evidence and fraud which
warranted him in taking jurisdic-
tion, while counsel for the Dayton
company. with equal emphasis de-
clared that Judge Killits had nothing
before him when he placed himself
in the position of reviewing the de-
cisiCn of the seventh circuit court
cf appeals thich had not been be-
fore the latter court.
In appealing from the decision OF
the federal district court at Chicago
the Toledo company gave bond
furnished by two surety companies.
that these companies found them
selves in an embarrassing position
threatened with being held in con-
tempt by the circuit court of appeals
II they did not obey its mandate and
pay to the Computing Scale Company
the damages awarded il. and by
Judge Killits should they violate
his orders by doing so.
Evening star., 1923-03-17
INVENTOR IS SUED
FOR S5O0,0OOBY GIRL
Miss Bessie Brennan Ac-
cuses Pennsylvania Million
aire of FeIOniouS Assault.
CHARGES ARE DENIED
24-Year-0ld Telephone Operator
Plaintiff in Damage Proceed
ings Against P. J. Clifford.
CHARGES ARE DENIED

Patrick J. Clifford OF Scranton, Pa,
millionaire inventor of the Clifford
automatic train control. is named as
defendant in a suit to recover $500,
900 damages filed today in the District
Supreme Court by Miss Bessie l..
Brennan, twentyfour-year-o old tele-
phone operator. Miss Brennan charges
that Clifford, February 13 last, on a
lonely road near the Marlboro pike, in
sault on her.
Hearing Next Monday.
Clifford was arrested on the com
plant of the young woman March g.
and was released on $1,000 bail, pend
ing a hearing before United States
Commissioner Macdonald next Mon
day. He denies the charge.
According to the declaration flied
through Attorneys Henry NJ. Fowler
and Fred c. Geiger, the young woman
says that while out automoblling
with the defendant February 13, last,
on or near the Marlboro road, elf
ford made a felonious assault on her,
causing her physical pain and mental
anguish. She has been Inundated
and diSgraced, she says, and has lost
her reputation and social position.
She has spent large sums for med
ical attention and in the future will
be obliged to spend more for medical
care.
Hearing Next Monday.
The declaration is in three counts.
One charges the commission of the
criminal assault. Another charges an
assault with intent to rape and the
third alleges a simple assault.
Evening star., 1923-03-17
BIC LIQUOR EXPOSE
INVOLVES P|CKFORD
Jack and Lottie on List TAX
en- in Bootleg Roundup
in Los Angeles.
Py the Associated Press.

By the Associate Press
LOS ANGELES. Calf, March IL
Revelations OF zone of the biggest
illegal liquor combinations ever un-
earthed in the west" were forecast by
federal prohibition officers today as
they reviewed evidence which they
stated indicated a number of promi-
nent persons were patrons Of six
alleged bootleggers caught in raids
here Thursday night.
H H. Dolley, head of the southern
California federal prohibition enforce
ment bureau, said the names included
at least twenty prominent persons in
Los Angeles, including a number of
motion picture actors. Both men and
women were included in a list ken
from two of the alleged bootleggers.
but he made public only those of Jack
Pickford and Mrs. Alan Forrest
ford, brother and sister of Mary Pick
ford, wife of Douglas Fairbanks.
Alleged Pickford Check.
Two checks said to have been given
nv Pickford were found in the pos
session of the accused men, one Of
whom was alleged to have admitted
he had made two sales OF liquor to
the actor.
Dolley summoned Pickford to his
office to question him concerning
certain matters" the officer said,
but when the actor arrived with his
attorneys, the interview failed.
Pickford later announced he was
willing to give the officer or the
federal grand jury, which is expected
to take charge of the matter within
two weeks. a statement whenever it
was desired.
The six accused men. taken into Gus
tody at three different parts OF the
city, were held in bail of $4,000 each.
Joe Burke, United States district at
torney, stated the evidence obtained
hv the dry agents would be guarded
closely until 1t could be given to the
grand jury.
Evening star., 1923-03-17
IDENTIFY MANNED BODY.
Chicago Police Say Eddie Mcbride
Is Handles Murder Victim.

CHICAGO, March 1.-THE handless,
disfigured body found near Geneva,
Ill, February 13, was identified last
night by William L. Stapleton, police
lieutenant. as that of Eddie Mcbride.
who had been arrested many times in
Chicago on charges running from
minor misdemeanors to murder and
who last was reported as having
escaped from the California state
The body has been reported recog
nized many times, but each partial
Identification later was denied. The
hands were cut OFF and the face
ly impossible.
Evening star., 1923-03-17
TURK FLAG IN JERUSALEM.
Emblem Used by Arabs in Elec-
tion Strike.

JERUSALEM, March II (Jewish
Telegraph Agency).-The Turkish flag
was flown here Thursday. during a
procession held in connection with q
strike called by the Arab leaders to
celebrate the success of the recent
Arab boycott OF the legislative coun-
Gil elections. Arab students and Boy
Scouts carried only Arab-Turkish BAN
ners in the parade.
During the demonstration disorder
broke out and British troops dispersed
the paraders, but not before several
Arabs and a few native policemen
were wounded. Six ringleaders In the
demonstration were arrested. Reports
from all sections of the country are
to the effect that outside Jerusalem
there was no response to the strike.
Evening star., 1923-03-17
.J.C. SHEEDY DIES At SEA.
Brother of Shipping Board Official
Succumbs During Voyage.

John C. Sheedy. fourth engineer OF
the steamship Algic, and a brother Of
Joseph E. Sheedy, vice president OF
the Shipping Board. died on board the
steamship, while it was eight days
out from New York. according to
wireless message received in Wash
ington today. The body was buried at
sea The vessel was homeward bound
from India after six-month voyage.
Mr.. Sheedy was born in Somerville.
Mass, thirty-five years ago. He is
survived by his brother and sister,
Mary A. Sheedy of Maiden, Mass.
Evening star., 1923-03-17
THROUGH 'PUSSYFOOTING.
DECLARES OWSLEY
Legion Head Says He's Going to
Be Frank About Veterans
Bureau Hereafter.

NEW ORLEANS. March 17-Alvin
NJ. Owsley, commander of the Ameri-
can Legion. in an address here last
night declared he was through
'pussyfooting' as to the conduct of
the Veterans Bureau.
"I am through pussyfooting." said
Commander OwsIey. II am not run
ming for any office. and I intend to
say just what ] think as long as |
am commander of the American Lee
gion. l intend to put several legion
aires in Washington to watch the
administration of the Veterans Bu-
reau.
THE minute an attempt is made to
fill the Veterans Bureau with polit-
ical favorites l intend to tell the
whole country until they are let
out"
Commander OwsIey will leave today
for Havana and Panama. He will re-
turn to New Orleans April l.
Evening star., 1923-03-17
FORD BACKS DEAL FOR SHIPS

SUPERIOR. Wis, March Ire
ports that the Ford Motor Company
of Detroit is behind the purchase of
the steamers Sonora and Sultana,
which changed hands last week, are
current in local marine circles here
1t is understood that the vessels will
be remodeled and used for the trans
portation of automobiles from Detroit
to other lake ports.
Evening star., 1923-03-17
RAILWA CENTENNIAL
URGED BY ENGINEERS
Pioneer Efforts in Transportation
Recalled at Annual Con-
vention.
BY the Associated Press.

IVSs'
CHICAGO, March IA national
railway centennial, commemorative
the Tooth anniversary of American
railroads, was suggested by the
American Railway Engineering As
sociation in a resolution adopted at
its twenty-fourth annual convention
here.
The first railroad in the United
States was completed in 1927 and ran
from the granite quarries near
Quincy, Mass, to the Neponset river.
a distance of three miles. Shortly
after the Mauch Chunk railroad was
constructed to haul coal from mines
near Carbonate nine miles TO the
Lehigh river. Both used horses as
motive power.
The first railroad designed for a
general transportation business was
the Baltimore and Ohio, the first rail
being laid on this line on July 4, 1928
Evening star., 1923-03-17
PUSHES COSTA RIGA CLAIM
Former President Prepares Argu-
ment in Dispute With Britain.

SAN JOSE, Costa Rica, March II
Former President Gonzales Flores has
begun the collection of data and ia
drawing up the argument for Costa
Rica in the controversy with Great
Britain, Chief Justice Taft of the
United States having accepted the
task Of arbitrator.
The dispute is an outgrowth OF the
Amory oil concessions granted to a
British company in 1910 by the un-
recognized Tinoco government but
since repudiated by the Costa Rican
congress.
Evening star., 1923-03-17
BISHOP TUTTLES DEATH
EXPECTED MOMENTARlLY
Aged Prelate Has Been in State
of Coma Since Yes
terday.
By the Associated Press.


ST. LOUIS, March 1T.-Physicians
attending the Rt. Rev. Daniel s.
Tuttle, eighty-six years old. presiding
Bishop of the Episcopal Church in the
United States, today announced death
may come at any moment to the aged
prelate, who has been suffering from
an attack of grip for more than a
week. In some moments of the de-
lirium the aged thurman has been re
citing whole services Of the church, il
was stated.
Attending physicians asserted the
bishop could not last more than TWEEN
ty-four hours. He has been uncon-
scious Aince yesterday morning, and
lapsed into this state as he read his
book of prayers.
The dying churchman has coNse-
Grated so Of the 234 bishops of the
church.
Evening star., 1923-03-17
MAKES REPLY TO CHARGES
Players-Lasky Corporation Meets
Trade Commission Complaint.

The Famous Players-Lasky Cor
poration, Adolph Zukor and Jesse L.
Lasky, today filed their answers to
the Federal Trade Commissions com
plant alleging that in conspiracy
with others they were using unfair
methods of competition in the NOV
ing picture industry in violation OF
the Federal Trade Commission act.
The answers declare that insufficient
facts are contained in the complaint.
that the commission fails to make any
charges within the meaning of the
act and that the act itself is in
definite, uncertain and in violation OF
the Constitution of the United States"
The commission will hold hearings
on the complaint some time next
month.
Evening star., 1923-03-17
REACH SANTO DOMINGO.
Six Army Crews on Test Flight
Arrive From Haiti.

BY the Associated Press.
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Re-
public, March 17.-The six United
States Army airplanes engaged in a
test flight from San Antonio to Porto
, Rico, arrived here this morning from
Port au Prince, Haiti.
Evening star., 1923-03-17
THEATER Kisses BANNED.
Rome Director of Police Forbids
Noisy "Signs of Disapproval."

ROME, March 17.-Hisses and other
noisy signs of disapproval in thea
ters are banned in a circular just is
sued to the projects of the various
districts by Signor de Bono, director
general of police. The circular says
those who pay for tickets have a
right to enjoy the performance and
that there are ways of Showing dis
approval without disturbing others"
Evening star., 1923-03-17
MRS. FISKE ADOPTS BABY
SAYS 13-Month-Old Boy to Be
Brought Up in Theatrical Circles.

NEW YORK. March 17.-Mrs.
Minnie Maddern Fiske, the actress,
announced at meeting of the Child
Adoption League that she had
adonted thirteen -month-ol baby
boy. She has no children of her own.
Mrs Fiske intimated that the child
will be brought up in theatrical
atmosphere and said he had made his
debut a few weeks ago as an italian
waif." to which she was stage
mother"
Evening star., 1923-03-17
BISHOP NEAR DEATH.

ST. JOSEPH, Mo, March 17-Bishop
Maurice F. Burke, seventy seven years
old, said to be one of two oldest Cath
olic bishops in the United States in
point of service, is seriously i'll here.
His physician said death was only a
matter Of hours.
Evening star., 1923-03-17

graph on the same subject in 1885.
He was an indefatigable collector
of relics, photographs and documents
relating to George Washington.
Mr.. Harvey Is survived by his wife,
Mrs. Pamela Harvey; son, Frederick
Harvey. and a daughter, Mrs. Eugene
v. Villaret
Evening star., 1923-03-17
FIRE WIPES OUT FAMILY,
Four Dead and Another Suffers
From Smoke and Prostration.

EVERETT. Wash, March 17.-Four
persons are dead and one is suffering
from smoke and prostration as a re-
suit of a disastrous fire that wiped
out a whole family early today in
rooms in the rear of bakery here
Evening star., 1923-03-17
TURKS NAME U. S. ENVOY.

CONSTANTINOPLE March 17.-Dr.
minister at London, has been ap-
pointed Turkish MINISTER to the
United States. He will sail to take
up his post in a few weeks.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-02-08

Dewitt and attended Star.
The Daniel Wilson property has
been recently sold to Mr.. and Mrs.
A. L. McKain of Bartlett.
Asa Cheadle of Roxbury spent
Thursday here.
Friends here were sorry to learn
of the death of Miss Isabelle Lytle
which occurred near Bartlett Jan
27.
Mrs. Bertha Brittigan and son
Paul of Parkersburg spent Saturday
here.
Mrs. Linnie McInturf was the
week end guest of Mr.. and Mrs
Raymond Penrose of near Penns-
vile.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. landslide were
over Sunday guests of the latters
mother Mrs. Scroggan of Waterford
Sheriff Newton of McConnelsviile
spent Wednesday here.
The regular business and social
meeting of the Christian Endeavor
will be held Thursday, Feb 8. in
Wootton's hall, at 1880.
Mrs. James McAnulty and grand
daughter Doris Carr returned Satur-
day from visit with the formers
parents Mr.. and Mrs. Reicker of
Lowell.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. H. Wootton Of
Beckett were week end guests of his
mother Mrs. Jane WOotton.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-02-08

Mrs. Rosa Young who has been
very much under the weather from
a severe cold and nervous trouble,
doesn't seem to improve as much as
her many friends would like to see.
Ruthanna Gibson, daughter of
Mrs. Pauline Gibson, is unable to
go to school on account Of some
thing like erysipelas of her face.
Clyde Moore who went to Okla
homa last fall, was called home
here, on account of the illness of
his father Will Moore.
The broom factory here after a
shut down of several months has
resumed operations, with w. S.
Frame as manager.
We were thinking all along that
the Democrats correspondents were
day by day getting better and better,
writing up the news items for the
Democrat, but the Meigs CORES
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-02-08
METGS
VIM. James Who Made His Home
With Daughter, Dies Suddenly

WIN. James VINO Made His Home
With Daughter, Dies Suddenly
Lewis Huffman and family have
moved from McConnelsville to the
j. j. Evans house on the hill. Mr..
Huffman will work for Mr.. Evans.
Ben Haines was a Columbus Wis
itor last week.
| Get your part ready for the liter
ary. Let us see what you can do
| We could sit all night and listen.
/ II you have a farm for sale or
want to buy one, tell u.s. AS we go
from home to home we find both
those who want to sell and those
who want to buy Our service is
free to paid in advance subs to the
| Democrat.
friend is authority for the state
ment that there are more than one
species of old maids and bachelors.
We had supposed there were only
two classes-those who wanted a
partner and couldn't find one good
enough, and those who couldn't find
any kind Our friend don't divide
them that way
William James who made his
home with his daughter Mrs. C. r.
Flanders, died very suddenly last
Friday forenoon He had been hav-
ing the cold or grip that is preva-
lent, but on the morning of his
death seemed better, having walked
out in the yard. On returning to
the house he told Mr. Flanders he
thought he was better, but soon after
seating himself he was stricken and
soon expired. William, son of
Joseph and Hester James, was born
Aug. 19, 1888, and died Feb. 2,
1923, aged 80 years. 5 months. IA
days. He was married to Ann f.
Frame Oct 25, 1860, to which un-
ion three children were born: Elisha
of Blue Rock, Mrs. C. r. Flanders
of Bristol township and Mrs. Robert
Shaner, deceased. Mrs. James
death occurred Dec. 30, 1921. He
was of a family of ~ children, all
deceased except one brother, Joseph
of Malta route. He is also survived
by three grandchildren and six
great grandchildren. He had been
a member of the NJ E. church since
bovhood. his membership being
with the Duncan Falls church at
the time of his death. He was
man loved and respected by host
of friends, a sheaf fully ripe for the
harvest. While the daughter and
family had tenderlv looked after his
every want, yet the death angel
came so unexpected that both Mr..
and Mrs. Flanders who have had
the colds, are quite i'll. They want
us to say to you they thank you for
your acts of kindness in their time
of need. The funeral was held Sun
day. Feb. 4 at $50, at the home.
conducted by his pastor Rev Ben
nett, after which the remains were
taken to the Allen cemetery near
Rural Dale. for interment.
Robert Shaner came Saturday on
account of Mr. James death, but
He is an engineer with the B. & O.
R. r. and could not get longer
leave of absence.
Bristol grange held very inter
esting meeting Saturday. Only a
sample of what we can do. Come
out and help make the grange and
community better, Feb. 16, one
o clock.
Mrs. ]. P. Carnes is in very poor
health with a complication of dis
eases.
In letter from ]. w. Clark of St.
Marys. former teacher, we learn
he had to give up his school on ac-
count of his illness with leakage Of
the heart.
Mrs. Sam Huffman is seriously IL.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-02-08
RURAL DALE

Oh no, the sun didn't shine in
these parts on ground hog day, so
if Mr. Ground Hog is a reliable
weather prophet, we will have an
early spring.
The fourth number of the ly
ceum course given at the Communi-
ty hall last Friday night by the
twins Misses Florence and Beatrice
Peas, Chicago young ladies, was
well attended. The entertainment
from start to finish was of high or
der and was greatly enjoyed by the
audience.
Mrs. Rev. Cook and two children
who were called to West Virginia
last week on account of the illness
of Mrs. Cooks father, have return
ed to their home here.
Mrs. Cora Moore of near Newark.
O., visited her brother-in-law Will
Moore and family last week.
Short funeral services for VIM.
James who died suddenly at the
home of his daughter Mrs. Chas.
Flanders near Meigs, were held at
the Baptist church Sunday after
noon, conducted by the M. e.
preacher of this charge, Rev. Ben
nett. Interment was made at Allen
cemetery near Rural Dale.
John Shilling who has been CON
fnaa to his horse For several days
with a heavv. co'd, is Improving and
able to be about some.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-02-08
P|MPLy?WELL, DON'TBE
People Notice 1t. Drive Them
OFF with DR.. Edwards
Olive Tablets

A pimply face will not embarrass you
much longer if you get a package of
DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets. The skin
should begin to clear after you have
taken the tablets few nights.
Cleanse the blood, bowels and liver
with DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets, the
successful substitute for calomel: there's
no sickness or pain after taking them.
DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets do that
which calomel does, and just as effec-
lively, but their action is gentle and
safe instead of severe and irritating.
No one who takes Olive Tablets is
ever cursed with a dark brown taste" 4"
a bad breath, dull, listless, mo good
feeling, constipation, torpid liver, bad
disposition or pimply face.
Olive Tablets are purely vegetable
compound mixed with olive oil; you
will know them by their Give color
DR.. Edwards spent yeaTs among pa
tiants afflicted with liver and bowel
complaints and Olive Tablets are the
immensely effective result. Take oneor
two nightly for q week. 500 how much
better YOU feel and look. l5cand Soc.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-02-08

Carty school, was the guest from
Friday night until Sunday of Mr..
and Mrs. D. HI. Sherman.
The Misses Helen and Hope Le-
land of Detroit are visiting their
parents Mr.. and Mrs Hamer Leland.
Frank Foster and family are SER
iously i'll with grip.
If the health of the community
will permit, the regular literary and
debate will be held at the high
school building next Friday night,
Feb. 9.
Mrs. Belle Kidd is at the Fred
Singree home nursing victims of
the grip.
Robert and William Allen, Ken
yOn Barnes and Rosa Brown were
Sunday visitors at the home of w.
o. Barnes.
Harry McFerren who is victim
Of grip is reported not so we'll at
this writing.
Dolph Hook is building a fine new
residence on his farm on Onion
Run.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-02-08

visitors. The new corps of officers
did splendid degree work and we
feel assured of successful year.
After lodge closed, fine luncheon
was served and a general good time
was had. 1t looked like two Of the
brothers had entered into a pie eat
ing contest, as Carl Kennard and J
H. McKibben only ate five pieces
each and still went about crying
Give me liberty or give me pie"
Idenys and Gladys Eddleblute of
Roxbury were week end guests of
Helen Burfield.
Sam Hayes left for Dayton where
he has employment
Rev. A. C. Mattern of McConnels-
vile will preach at the Christian
church Friday night, Feb. 9.
"The Great Adventure" by Lionel
Barrymore will be given at opera
house at Chesterhill Friday evening.
Feb. 8, by the Stockport Moving
Picture company and there will be
no picture show here Saturday
night on account of the "Zuni Con-
cert Company.
Les O'Neal and family were
Sunday guests of his parents here.
Geo. Savage of McConnelsyille
spent Friday here.
Mrs. Hugh Ellis of Chesterhill
spent Thursday with Mr.. and Mrs.
w. H. Broomhall and attended O.
E. S.
Continued on page fve)
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-02-08

Miss Glenora Medley had for her
guest Friday and Saturday Miss
Rachel Greer of McConnelsville.
Miss Josephine Sells returned
from a short visit in McConnels-