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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-05-01
Japan's Wounded Pride

The peculiarly mortifying aspect
of the exclusion Of japanese from
the United States, as the japanese
see it, is that Japan is the only coun-
try Disseminated against in the bill
before congress in an extreme way.
They are to be shut out absolutely
like the Chinese under an old
statute. but the other nations of the
old world may send to us annually a
two per cent quota of emigrants
based on the Cnited States census OF
1890. That the national pride of
Japan should be hurt is inevitable.
How needless is the affront may
be seen if two per cent quota were
made applicable to the Japanese on
! the basis of the census or 1890.
! The number of Japanese living in
the United States in 1890 was negli-
| gible; a two per cent quota would
work out at not over 200 lmml-
grants a year 1t would be absurd
dangerous. The Japanese might re-
gard it as discriminatory in effect,
vet it could at least be said that the
rule applied to their nationals was
exactly the rule applied to the ma
| tionals of European powers. The
wound to Japans national pride
could easily have been avoided, even
if the gentlemen agreement" had
been nullified.
The conflict between the secretary
of state and congress has only made
the situation worse. The senate ap-
peared to go out of its way to find a
pretext for enacting the extreme OF
100 per cent exclusion in the case OF
the japanese The Japanese en-
/ bassador's letter, indiscreetly using
the phrase grave consequences,
was at least deemed inoffensive by
/ the secretary of state. Why should
not his Interpretation of the phrase
have been accepted by the senator's
the japanese may fairly inquire? Is
not the diplomatic department of the
government the most competent au-
thority on the meaning to be given
| to a diplomatic communication from
foreign power? This puzzles an
American no less than a Japanese.
If Secretary Hughes believed that
no threat was conveyed by the
phrase grave consequences" the
senate should have been willing tC
accept his construction. If Senator
Lodge said it meant a threat OF
coercion and Secretary Hughes said
that no coercion was implied, why
should the senate follow Lodge in
stead of Hughes? There is no rea
sonable answer except that the sen
ate wanted a preteXt for 100 pei
cent Japanese. exclusion and founl
it in the Hanihara note. And that i:
what the japanese nation will be
Iieve.-Springfi Republican.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-05-01
TREES AND BIRDS
(By Isabel BoZman)

Spring brings US near to natures
heart, with leafing Of trees ana
nesting of birds. We have tree
planting and bird day. There are
interesting phases OF the bird and
tree club at Lake Chautauqua.
For several years, there has been
dedicated a memorial tree, for one
who has loved or benefited the place.
Glass '87 and others have placed
such trees. \ small white pine in
the plaza and an elm near the troll
ley gate are ready for the poem and
a few words this season. The va
riety given in this way increases the
number Of rare trees for which the
assembly grounds are noted in the
state of New York. Eighty-fiVe va
rieties have been found and identi-
fed, and all except few species
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-05-01
Commissioners

Commissioners net in regular ses-
sion saturday and transacted bust
ress as follows
Final resolution was adopted To
proceed on sec. :. I. C. H.. No. 393
Marietta McConnelsville road.3
Bonds are sold and in the process OF
delivery.
Tho aeie.,a+io7 NJ Fred /, Park
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-05-01
ApRIl5 HOUSE BARGAINS

Over Is TO select from. Good in
vestments for renting. Buy home
now. Easy terms. Stop moving.
10 Malta bargains. Some new list
:ngs See these:
room, acre, on pike $4,000.
room, 2 acre, on pike, $500.
room, acre, truck, $4,000.
(2) room, gardens, $1,000
$1,800.
room, good garden, $1,100.
room. acre. truck, $1,000.
room, y lots, $1,700.
7 room, garage, garden, $4,000.
rooms. bath, good investment,
$4,000.
room, bath, full lot, $4,000.
6 room, fine location, $4,000.
room, bath, 2 lots. $4,000.
room, garage, n. 5th. ST., $4,000.
room, garage, 9Th St, $4,000.
7 room, bath, near square, $500.
(2) s room, moderns. bargain.
room, bath, cleo, $4,000.
5 room, fine location, $4,000.
room, bath, 1a acre, bargain.
room, II acres, SO 500.
room, fine, modern, (Malta.)
(6) 5 room, $500 to $3,600.
ca 6 room, $1,000 to $2,700.
(2) Z room, $4,000 to $4,000.
(2) s room, s2,850 to $4,000.
room, near high school.
rom, lots, bargain.
List your property with us to SELL
We have Masters" farm agency.
ENaNfEITT A. TAYLOR, Agt.
}econd floor Jones Bldg.
{ Over Stanbery drug store)
McConnelsyiile, Ohio
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-05-01
Is IT CALLED FOR?

national
least three which
satisfactory mouthpec for the Protestant
of April
churches might help
b. a direction but just fail
will the churches
proposed unless represented
what churches need than
churches
makes special effort
lt We
that min
while
10 send their
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-05-01
TUFTS Pills
| GOOD DICE sTIoN

found upon private property have
been labeled.
1t was my pleasure to attend a
picnic of the bird and tree club, at
which action was taken to make
Chautauqua bird sanctuary. You
will recall with special interest the
one at Oyster Bay, called Roosevelt
Bird sanctuary.
This will necessitate the planting
of both trees and shrubs, which will
furnish ample food, shelter and
nesting places for the birds. The
planting of cherry trees, berry
bushes, sunfiowers and many others,
will serve the double purpose of sup
plying food for the birds and adding
to the wealth of the flora of this al
ready beautiful place.
1t was also decreed that all cats
must be licensed and must wear a
tag, or be treated as homeless or
strays. This order took effect Nov.
/, 1923, when the social cat regis
tered 26. Their names varied from
''Tipperary" to "Topsy," besides
Sarah" Sandy" and Spot" !"
Those not wearing the special pend
ant at the throat, were accounted
poor pussies," and disappeared, be-
ing charged with destroying bird
life.
Wood crafters soon learn the
name and song of the birds, while
hunting with field or opera glass.
The simple rules-move carefully,
make no sudden motion. wear colors
fitting. with nature, soon bring re-
ward and pleasure.
Go to the water side in early
morning if you are longing for mu-
sic of the purest type.
Attractions are being placed in
the woods and near the lake shore,
in the form of bird houses, wooing
the blue martin back again. For
some reason this bird has left the
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-05-01
Why
You
Should
Buy
Thrift
aiint

In the first place it is sold at
reasonable price. Thrift paint
ed houses look better and wear
longer than those painted with
either lead and oil or other
paints.
All around you see houses go
ing to ruin for want of paint
because people have an impress
sion they can't afford to buy
paint. Come in and let us show
you how you can save so cents
to one dollar on each gallon Of
Thrift paint, and get the best
paint money will buy, guaran-
teed for quality at
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-05-01
Morris Hardware
ATThe Churches
Stockport NJ. Il. Church

Stockport NJ. Il. Church
Sunday school, $3.50. Special
Mothers day service Sunday morn
ing Preaching at Ebenezer; G. E.
at D. m. Leader Epsie Medley
Evening preaching, o'clock.-C. E.
Jeffers, pastor.
Presbyterian Church
Sunday school at 9:15 a. m. Meet
ing of Christian Endeavor society at
6:45 p. m. The Kings meeting next
Wednesday evening at 1880, will be
led by Miss Ada Hatton.
Methodist Episcopal Church
Sunday school at 9:15 a. m. Ep-
worth League at GAS p. m. Preach
ing at 1890 a. m. Subject, 'The
Souls Highest State" At 1880 p.
m, subject "A Personal Savior" :"
Prayer meeting on Wednesday ev-
ening at 7:3O.-Perry S. Neldon
pastor.
Main st. Church OF Christ
Bible school at $3.50 a. m. Glasses
for all. Communion and preaching
at 1890. Morning subject, BE
ready with reason for the hope
that is in thee" c. E. at $50 p
m. Preaching at 7:30. Subject,
The Cleansing Blood" Prayer
meeting Wednesday at 1880 p. m. A
cordial welcome awaits you at all
of these services.-B. f. w. Pitman,
pastor.
Malta Church Of Christ
A large number who heard Evan
gelist j. c. Roady of Hamburg, ILL.,,
at the Malta Church of Christ last
June, will be pleased to learn that
he is to return for a few days meet
ing. He recently closed successful
meeting at Belmont, o., and another
at Somerton, o. He will probably
arrive here Thursday, May /, and re-
main over Lords day. You are in
vited to hear this eloquent gospel
preacher. Bible study, Lords day
morning at $3.50.
Baptist Church
Sunday school at $3.50 a. m. Wor-
ship with sermon at 1890 a. m. and
1880 p. m. Morning subject, "Some
wells the Philistines have stopped
up" Evening subject, "One thing
we all need" All are welcome
I Thomas Lasley, pastor.
AT Malta Town Hall
Rev. Grant Burk will be at the
Malta town hall next Sunday sun
day school at 1890 a. m. Preach
ing at 11;30 a. M, and also at 1886
! .. m.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-05-01
An Aid To The Kidneys

When the kidneys are oyer-Work-
ed or become inactive and slusgish
q good diuretic stimUlant, such as
FOLEY PILLS, should be taken. \
few doses will assist in flushing the
Kidneys and make them more active.
Try them today. Insist on FOley's.
Sold Everywhere.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-05-01
MOTTO

The next meeting of Fairview
grange will be on Friday evening
May 2. Refreshments will be sery-
ed, and short program will be
given at that time. All members
are invited to be present. 24a2
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-05-01
RECORDERS OFFICE
Real Estate Transfers

O. L. Miller and wife to The Ohio
Fuel Supply Co., lease, 81, Homer
township.
David r. Moore, deceased, to
Mary j. Harper, affidavit for trans
fer, 200 acres, Union.
James f. Moore, deceased, to Ella
E. Moore, 200 acres, Union, affidavit
for transfer
Ella f. Moore to Mary j. Harper,
245 acres, Union, affidavit for trans
fer.
The following are affidavits for
transfer, Meigsyille township: Isaac
T. Wilkins, deceased, to Sarah Will
kins ct al, IA acres; Clarence H.
Wilkins ct ux to Sarah E. Wilkins,
IA; VIM. Wilkins to same, IA; Mary
E. Martin to same, ID; Emmett Will
kins ct uX 10 same, IA; Sarah Will
kins to c. f. wilkins and wife, 20
acres.
W. 3. Miller and Myrtle Miller to
James c. and Rachel j Hickerson,
town lot, Malta, 81.
James G. Hickerson and Rachel j.
TIickerson to w. b. Miller, 10 acres,
Malta, ST.
Flora Doan and Nj. NJ Doan to w.
5. Harris and Eva Harris, 137
acres, Marion, ST.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-05-01
PROBATE COURT

The estate of John Shuster is
found not subject to inheritance tax.
Loren Kenison has been appoint
ed administrator of the estate of
George Kenison Bond, $4,000. d.
T. Landerman, c.. J. Matheney and
E. L. Stanbery appointed appraisers.
j. l.. Ray has been appointed ad-
ministrator of the estate of Emma
E. Ray, late of Homer township.
Bond, $4,000. Appraisers Nat Hart,
A. c.. Parsons and H. O. Menden-
hall.
Howard Glass is appointed ad-
ministrator of the estate of Mary +.
Glass. Bond, $1,000 Appraisers,
G. B. Smith, Chas. A. Gaylord and
w. 0. Dearth
The will of Lewis E. Huffman has
been admitted to probate.
Marriage Licenses
Frank Daugherty, farmer and
Blanche M. Davis, both of Union,
Rev p. S. Neldon officiating.
Howard Minor Roberts, truck
driver, son of Frank S. and Clara
Farra Roberts, McConnelsville and
Erma Estelle Wilson, school teach
er, daughter of Eli Wilson of Mar
ion, c.. H. NORM.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-05-01
Court House News
COMMON PLEAS COURT
New Suits Filed

Suit for money only has been fill
ed by Jasper Barrell against Clyde
Parmiter, in the sum of $275, which
| he alleges is due for damages his
car sustained in an auto collision
with defendants on Main and Ninth,
on Jan. 2, 1924, which plaintiff al
leges was defendants fault.
Sent To Mansfield
In the case of The State of Ohio
VS.. Henry hasten for pocket picking,
defendant when arraigned entered
plea of guilty. He was sentenced to
the Mansfield reformatory, there to
be kept until legally discharged. He
is 81 years of age. 1t will be recall
ed that he snatched purse from
Miss Bessie Ross in January, since
which time he has been in Jail here.
His home is in Bellaire.
Woman Her Own Attorney
The case of VIM. Bradley VS.. Kere
Brock, for money only, was heard
Monday to jury. The verdict was
for $106.02 in favor of the plaintiff,
which was the amount sued for, and
interest from April 6, 1928. At
torney George of GAINESVILLE who was
to represent the defendant, failed
to appear, and Mrs. Brock conduct
ed her own demonstrating her
case to the jury, making the argu-
ment, etc. This is perhaps the first
time such a thing was ever done in
this county.
The case of The State OF Ohio on
complaint of Mertie Elliott VS.. Fred
c. Wilson, bastardy, was heard here
Tuesday and Wednesday, going to
the jury about o'clock. A little
later the judge dismissed the jury
until O'Clock this morning. At
the time of our going to press no
verdict had been reached.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-05-01

Sunday school, $3.50. Special
Mothers day service Sunday morn
ing Preaching at Ebenezer; c. E,
at Z p. m. Leader Epsie Medley
Evening preaching, o'clock.-C. E.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-09
lOCO CONTEST IS
 GETTING HOTTER
An Woco Dealers Striving To Win 'Woco Club
 Membership al,

Competition for membership in the lssWoco club" fun making branch of the
 Wofford Oil company's organization, lis growing keener each week, according Ito Thad Holt, recently elected presi- dent of the club, and before the end of the contest next Saturday fully 70 per
 cent of the local Woco dealers are ex-
 pected to go lover the, top" on their aQnotas and win membership in the club. Nne club was recently organized with { G- H. Armstrong, W. D. Lindsay, W. F. Stack and Thad Holt as the directors
 and with c. T. Wofford, president of the company, as honorary life presi-
 dent. New members will be initiated
 into the club at the company's annual
 .sbirthday banquet" to be held here in
 Birmingham the middle of March Bronze, silver and gold membership
 buttons will be awarded at that time,
 awards being based on sales records made during the present "Woco club con
 test" being conducted by the company.
 The leading Woco service station will
 he awarded a beautiful silver loving cup
 and second place award will be hand come pennant.
 The "Woco club" is a unique orgini-
 ration in the oil industry and has aroused comment throughout the south.
 Plans call for a year-round program of activity, including establishment of club trooms, a camp on the river and other things. Full announcement of the pro gram will be made at the company's ''birthday party"
 An attempt to set a new worlds rec ord for speed in the filling of the gaso- line tank on an automobile will be made at the birthday celebration, to be held in Birmingham during the middle of March by the Wofford Oil company, according to announcement by c. H. Armstrong, sales manager. Entries have been received from Woco service men all over the south and the contest bids fair to be one of the most interesting that has been staged in the motor world in the past few years.
 The present record for service at a 'drive-in station is held by A. J. Little, Woco Pep agent at Columbus, Ga, whose stop-watch record at his drive-in station IS two and one-haf minutes from curb to curb, serving ten gallons of Woco Pep.
 Timing the contest is begun from the time the automobile rolls across the sidewalk in driving in until it reaches the side walk in driving out. Ten gall Ions of Woco Pep are pumped and drained into the tank and timing in- |ciudes screwing the tank cap off and screwing it back on again and saying,
 Your gas tank cap is on."
 The finals in the contest will be held At one or more of the downtown Woco Pep Drive-In stations and the winners will be awarded handsome medals. It is so confidently expected that a new record in tank-filling service will be set and challenges to the winner of the con- test have already been received from other cities.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-09

that there is practically noE dimtioi 0f oil in the crank case where Go-zip is used.
 T "In the early days of the automobile ' says MT. Johnston. s.it was nScessarS to change the oil only about every 5000 miles. Motorists, who drove ten years ago, will recall that seryices Atatiohs rarely advised that the crank case, be drained under 5000 miles, and 6,o00 miles was probably more often the dis .tahes travelled before q change of oil beceme necessary. s1;.
 ysBut the increasing use of lover Srades of gasoline has established the conyictions in the minds of many auto mobile owners that it is necessary to dxafn the crank case every 500, miles or less. This is m unnecessary. expense and trouble. Our research depArtment at the plant of the General Oil cor poration has perfected in Go Zip, q mo- tor fuel, which repeated denominations and practical tests have proven, does
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-09

not dilute the oil ?. in the crank case
 to any appreciable degree. ConseQuenfs lly sGo-Zip users are finding itsunnecesr .sary to have, their oil drained at 300
 milS ifltersals,
 Z vWhere the oil is not diluted In the crank case there is,~ of course, . marked saving in wear, and tear of the motor. You can't put kerosene of its equivalent in motor oils without killing their lu- brit8ting properties. Practical experi- ence on the part of Go-Zip users with the improved combustion of sGe-Np-- fesnlting from the high standard of all. ingredients tised--slsas proved one ! of. the leading factors in athe expansion of our businesss' efs ss1 ss j eiss <
 lGo-zip filling statishsswere announced this week for East 4Thomas. Bessemar and Gate City where construction work has. already commenced. Land has also been acquired at Roebuek Springs for a fourth station. The total cost of these new stations will approxi-
 mate $35,000. s,yS s
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-09
GREATER SERVICE.
 MERGER RESULT
Club win Be Called Ne X. American Automobile
 
SAssO Oclat1On

q Automobils mergers; took on a, new sixnificsnce fQs the individual rnotorist Iiast week wisS if was announced. that anA asresmeHt sla ben reached where by the American A Aatomobile association. and the National Metorist association would consolidate and go over Athe top together in the interests of more than 16O00, ,000 car owners. | ;
 Plans for such a merger were given impetus, it is said; when tlscemed plain, that Congress was not inclined sto re- duce automobile taxation; The attitude of Congress made clear to the opposed motor factions that . union of their strength would be essential to success in national lesislatiss matters.
 According to the agreement effected after weeks of conferences between high officials of the A. A. "A. and the N. M. A.. the consolidated organization is to be known as the New American Automobile association. This is believ- cd to combine uniquely the prestige and historical value of the A. A. A. name with the new blood injected into it by reason of the consolidation with the N. M. A., which has made remarkable progress since breaking away from the parent body two years ago.
 Complete details of the personnel of the new organization have not been an nounced yet, but it is understood that the best minds from both organizations will guide the gigantic motor organi- zation in the work which is now so urgently needed. The merger is thought to combine cleverly the experience of both organizations with the vitality of their newer leaders.
 Nearly 700 clubs throughout the country will be affected by tie con- solidation, the result being such as vir- tually to double. the service which or ganized motorists receive as result of membership. in their local automo- bile clubs. Heretofore it, has been nec- essary fQr motorist to belong to sev- eral national associations in order to enjoy reciprocal service privileges on tour, but under the new arrangement the service privileges are practically unintrrupted from coast to coast.
 The combined membership of the two clubs will be close to 100000 in the near future and as this represents the motorists in the country who con- scientifically work for the simplifica- tion of traffic, the safety of the roads and the convenience of travel, it is expected that some important steps will be taken during 1924 in the inter sets of better motoring.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-09
By PERCY CHAMBERLAIN

Most people fear to buy a used car.
 It is the general idea that the used car, as an unit of merchandise, is something to look nt askance. As re- suit the used car is in general dis repute. Not only is the purchaser afraid of it, but it lacks tie standing of the new car with the banker as collateral for trade loans.
 This is true because of the sad ex- perience so many people have had in buying used cars. They have bought without proper investigation. And proper investigation would have meant a scrutiny of the sellers method from the time he first traded in the car from it's original owner.
 Again the fused car problem has affected the pocket books of thousands of owners of automobiles-those who have purchased used cars.
 The right kind of an automobile mer- chant will not allow more for a used car than it is worth in its present con- dition. He knows that he has to re- condition it for sale. He knows that his obligation as merchant is not to the man from whom he gets it but to the man to whom he sells it.
 AS u consequence ue LEdueS It IT, buys it-at a figure which will allow him to sell merchandise that is right just as his new car is right.
 You can buy a used car from this type of merchant as safely as you can buy a new car from him.
 If you start out to buy a used car, find out whether the price asked for it is going to mean a loss to the dealer or the car. Investigate a few more of his used cars. Of course any dealer is liable to take a loss on an individual car, just as any merchant loses on certain articles under certain trade conditions. Judgment is a fac tor in any buyers equipment.
 But if you find that this dealer is consistently allowing more for the used car he trades in than he is getting for them-shun him as you would the plague. In some way you will pay your proportion of that loss in his business.
 Thousands have found this out to their sorrow. The result has been q