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Imperial Valley press., 1925-02-24
More BlOOdshed
Is Dire Threat
BY United Press Leased Wire

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, Feb. "a
An underworld rumble that more
deaths would follow if police per-
sisted in their investigation of
Kansas City's jungle murder, stir
red the department to action and
four were in Jail today.
John R. Stark, former prohibition
agent was arrested and Dan Coff-
man, Ed Jodts and A. L. Griffith
were rearrested in connection with
the murder of B. G. Lovejov, pat
rolman, and George w. Peters,
former police chauffeur, who were
found brutally murdered Sunday in
jungle near here, the rendezvous
of boOtleggers and thugs.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-02-24
Asks Details of
Parker's Death

Coroner p. +. Lemons has receiv-
ed telegram from J. A. Woodson
of Colusa, asking Tor further de-
tails in connection with the death
of Bert Parker, who committed sui
eide near Mt, Signal Sunday by
hanging,
Woodson was named rs benefi-
ciary in an application for soldiers
compensation which was found on
Parker's person. The coroner has
given the desired information and
is anticipating advice from Wood
son regarding the disposition of
Parker 5 body.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-02-24
Deny Rumor of
Warrant Out For
Arrest of Wood
by United Press Leased wire

PARIS, Feb. 24-Report that a
warrant had been issued for the
arrest of Osborne Wood in connec-
ton with the cashing of a check
for $4,000 francs $3.50 was flat
" denied today by Director La
Gamble of the judiciary police and
Director Chiappc of the surete gen
erale.
Police commissioners at Biarritz,
where Wood had been gambling at
haccarat and where he is alleged
to have cashed the check, also have
denied the rumOr that a warrant
has been issued for the American.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-02-24
Bitter Quarrel
Leads to Wife
Hurting Acid
by United Press Leased Wire

HOLLYWOOD, Feb. 24,-Darby
Day, Jr, son of the millionaire Chi
cago Telephone Company official,
may lose the sight of one eve, and
hiN estranged wife, Bernice, 90,
will probably die a suicide as the
result of Il bitter domestic squabble
at the fashionable Beverly Hills
home of Days mother.
Mrs. Day, according to police re-
ports, hurled acid into her husband S
face during the heat of n quarrel,
and later swallowed poison in an
attempt to commit suicide. She was
reported in n critical condition to-
day, while the young husband is
blinded in one eve and his face may
be disfigured for life.
Day and his wife recently sep
arated following q quarrel.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-02-24
Measure to Lift
Ban Protecting
Bears Is Urged
By United Press Leased Wire

SACRAMENTO, Feb. 24.-At the
request of sheep raisers who claim
bears are slaughtering their stock,
Assemhlvman Van Bernard, Butte
City, will introduce q measure soon
calling for lifting of the ban pro-
tecting these animals.
"Sheep raisers tell me that these
protected bears are killing off
thousands of dollars worth of valu-
able stock each year and it is at
their request | am Introducing the
measure, Bernard said,
Bears have been protected by law
in California since 1918.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-02-24
AMPUTATE ARM
OF SPECTATOR
HURT AT RACES

G.. w. DjFos1o, who was
hurt at the races in Brawley
Sunday. is in serious condi-
tion at the El Centre hospital.
1t was necessary to remove his
right arm last night, and the
patient suffered SO much from
the shock that grave doubts
are entertained for his recovery.
DeFosio is a resident of Bos-
ton, and has been residing in
an auto camp ground at FL Cen
tro for several days. The family
is in this ci:y al the present
time.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-02-24
THREE KILLED
IN RAIL WRECK
by United Press Leased Wire

by United Press Leased Wire
NEW YORK, Feb. 24.-Two
railroad car inspectors and the
engineer of the Atlantic coast
line express were killed when
the train collided with a Phila-
delphia local at Manhattan
transfer between Newark, N. J.,
and Manhattan today.
A number of persons, mostly
passengers at breakfast in the
dining car of the express, were
injured.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-02-24
PRESBYTERIAN CHOIR
TO PRACTICE WEDNESDAY

The Presbyterian choir will have
their rehearsal at the church Wed.
nesdav night at 7:45. The direc-
tor, Mrs. A, NJ. Williams is very
anxious to have all members pre-,
sent.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-02-24

PFKLN, Feb. 2+.-Suan Tung, de-
posed boy emperor of China. left the
japanese legation during the night
for Tien Tsin. Considerable mys-
terry surrounds the sudden depar-
ture and the legation withheld de-
tails pending an official statement
which Will be issued later.
1t is believed the emperor fled
because of recent attacks in the
press accusing him of being impli-
Gated in monarchist plots. He pre-
sHmably is disgusted and attempt
ing to escape from China.
The japanese legation has notifi-
ed the Chinese government of the
emperor's flight.
From Chinese sources the United
Press learned the emperor was dis
guised in the uniform of q Japa-
nese legation guard and entered 4
train without anyone suspecting his
identity. When his wives left Pekin
they were escorted by japanese.
The present flight of Puyi, as
the emperor generally has been
known since he was cast out of
his palace in the sacred city last
fail, may be the beginning of his
ambition, expressed in an interview
with the United Press several
months ago, to come to the United
States to study.
Puyi always has wanted to visit
America and said in the interview
he hod no desire TO ottpmDt TO re-
gain the Chinese throne.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-02-24
NEW MINE BLAST
TAKES ONE LIFE

SULLIVAN, Ind, Feb. 2i.-
Chief State Mine Inspector Dal-
lv and five deputies were sud
denly called away from their
Investigation of the recent mine
explosion here today by report
that one man had been killed
and another injured in a mine
explosion at the Standard mine
at Wheatland.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-02-24
BOY EMPEROR OF
CHINA FLEES IN
SERVANTS CULSE
Secrecy Surrounds His
Move; May Come to
L. S. A.
by United Press Leased Wire

ny United Press Leased Wire
OSAKA, Japan. Feb. 24.-De-
parture Of the boy emperor of
China from Pekin was confirmed in
adyices here today which
said it was expected he will come
to Japan after Il brief sojourn in
Tien Tsin.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-02-24
WHEAT

24.-One miner was 9.1lled and
another was seriously burned in
dust explosion at the Stand
ard coal mine here today.
One hundred and % other
miners who were in the work
ings at the timo escaped un-
injured.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-06-18
A Safe Chart For Life

Members of the 1925 graduating
class at Ohio State University will
have a safe chart for life il they
given by President Thompson in his
baccalaureate sermon. 1t will be
no mistake if they take with them
the printed copy of that seru on
when they go out in life. They
might read it many times with care,
tains and find abundant profit if
they apply its wisdom in their lives.
1t was an illustration of clear
thinking in a time of much con-
fusion, 1T was wisdom plainly pre-
sented at time when much of un-
wisdom is paraded. 1t was a cour-
ageous statement touching the i'm
portant issues of life at a time
when leadership in that line of
thought is greatly needed
1t was the last baccalaureate SER
mon Dr.. Thompson will deliver as
president of the university and into
it he seems to nave put much of the
great purpose in his heart to help
the graduates. He has said many
times that the monument he would
most desire is to be remembered
and loved by the graduates. His
highest ambition has been to have
the students go out in life fitted
for real service >to self and the
world, knowing the right, ready to
be leaders in its promotion. One
may not read that sermon without
seeing that ambition illustrated. In
his goodby sermon he sought to help
the students in the task of select
ing the right at the beginning. to
cast aside the unimportant, to see
the really big opportunities and
things of life and to make the Sc
lection that is best and promises
most of worth while results.
Speaking with the wisdom born
of twoscore years of active life. he
urged them to remember their duty
to God and their fellow man: he
told them, plainly and kindly, that
the really great issues of life are
not found in the debates and quar-
rels on religion, science or philoso-
ply. He wanted them, most of all,
not to have their minds clouded to
the big truths of life by eloquent
or acrimonious debates on subordi-
nate matters. History tells the
great things, and they are not
found in the opinion or conclusion
of an individual There was one
paragraph in the sermon each grad
uate, and others, might read many
times with profit:
But you cannot get away from
the great central obligations of be-
ing human being. We cannot es-
cape the moral responsibility of
facing God and facing each other.
These are the eternal things.-O. S.
Journal.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-06-18
BEAUTY PLACES AT HOME

The showing party photograph
The party raved the beauty of it. and wondered
there beautiful The photo taken here
number would
picture This party had this place hundreds OF times
failed realize real beauty until picture
While the lies still the real places beau
tiful
We mention the foregoing as reminder beauty
how often overookedhat OF the outside
socaled beauty onewothree with what
have right here You people who auongwhere find
beautiful and varied than in touring Morgan
county?
Travel evel to become monoonous,
like labor than
IS the the other-no variety hltOps
ridges wooded hills running with their picturesque
banks While build roads around and
through these beauty places they worth only from
business standpoint but there is the esthetc in addition
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-06-18

~ NEE upon tune chemist WAS
" sitting with his feet cooked up on
the table smoking his pipe.
The door opened and in walked a
boy. He handed small jar to the
artist mean chemist. In the jar
were several Jumps of yellow dough.
One was streaked purple like rum
h'ister's nose "Nac says. he thinks
you'd oughta see this" began the boy.
A terrific explosion was the answer he
got. The chemist seemed to shoot in
to the air. His pipe landed in the
corner. The boy picked 1t up, stuck 1t
into his teeth, and went away. He was
safe because of the purple streaks on
the yellow Jumps in the glass jar.
The Jumps were smokeless powder.
The jar was the visual-test jar in
which samples of powder brands are
kept in laboratories. The purplish
streaks told the chemist that this par
ticular brand was disintegrating, was
becoming dangerous; might at any
minute break down, ignite, and blow
box-into smithereens.
So he exploded. He wired all ships
having that particular Index" of pow
der aboard what had happened. And
he took pains to bury safely all of 1t
that was within danger distance of his
own back yard.
That was years ago. Nowadays
every man-of-war keeps her eye on her
own powder by series of iron-clad
tests and inspections that befit the
seriousness of having thousand lives
to guard. Indeed the tons of explosive
aboard one warship is sufficient to
destroy a fleet if properly placed.
The powder is slowed in bags, the
bags in air-tight tanks, the tanks in
watertight rooms called magazines.
Magazines must be kept at less than
at not more than % degrees F. Each
has a little shelf on which stands the
glass jars, one for every brand OF
powder in that magazine. About ten
o'clock in the morning the chief gun
ner goes about the ship recording all
magazine temperatures and scrutiniz-
ing the little yellow humps in the jars.
A purplish hue which so excited the
chemist is caused by action of freed
acid on the indicator This is added
10 powders in order to provide a safe
ty signal when there is danger of ex-
plosion due to chemical decomposition.
The gunner looks carefully for any
such signs. Litmus paper is stuck into
the necks of the Jars. 1t is saturated
with an indicator" and changes color
in the presence of acid.
Besides this daily so-called visual
test there is held twice a year the
semi-annual surveillance test" Sam
pies from all the powders are heated
to temperature of 65.5 c and kept
there for sixty days or until they
break under the strain.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-06-18

and true, patriotic citizens and that
you will perpetuatet memorial day.
The Wagon Co. in firing the salute
over the graves of our dead heroes
did it's work equal to soldiers in
battle, and we admire the accuracy
in which you executed the COM
mand-fire.
The Woman's Relief Corps have
done much to keep the camp fires
burning brightly" for the veterans,
by their motherly care, remember
ing the birthdays and their passing
to the. great beyond, with flowers
and good wishes. Their keeping in
constant touch with each individual
soldier, is Inspiring.
How charming it is to comrades
who have felt the touch of the spirit
of the Daughters of Veterans, who
recently sprang into being in this
community, following closely the w.
r. C.s The inspiration one derives
from being with this bevy of young
people, almost eliminates a half
dozen years from his age. This or
ganization has a larger field to draw
from and with the auxiliaries of 9th
er wars, should take an active part
in memorial days, for years to come.
The formation around the monu-
ment was unique. the organizations
that took part al the cemetery did
their work with credit.
At 1:30 p. m the opera house
was filled with an appreciative aud
ience. The singing of the school
girls glee club, demonstrated the
fact that they were competent to
please any patriotic group of peo-
pie. Miss Durbiu read Gen. John A.
Logan's general order and Miss Gil
lespie, Abraham Lincoln's Gettys-
burg Address with great credit to
themselves,
The address by. James Ball Naylor
was listened to with special inter-
est He talked about things that
were of interest to the GAR. boys
and will long be remembered.
We want to thank all who so
Kindly assisted rs in making Decor
alton day a success. We especially
thank Mr. Miller who furnished
chairs for the boys at the cemetery.
The closing exercises were at the
river, where flowers were strewn on
the water, reminding us of the
heroes who went down in the sea-
Xxx
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-06-18
Death OF Lacy Kile

The Marietta Register of June is
said:
Miss Lucy Kile, 56, former resi-
dent of Lowell died Saturday at
her home in indianapolis, Ind, ac-
cording to word received at Lowell
by relatives. Death was caused
from cancer Miss Kile was the
daughter of the late Mr.. and Mrs.
Oliver w. Kile. She was a member
of the Eastern Star chapter at Mar
ion. o., and member of the Chris
tian church. She is survived by
three brothers and four sisters,
Clark Kile of Texas; Burgess Kile
of California; Dawson Kile of Nc
Connelsville; Mrs. George Williams
and Mrs, Wilbur Bacon, both of
Chicago, and Misses Mae and Lois
Kile of Indianapolis, Ind.
The body will arrive at Lowell,
Tuesday. and will be taken to the
home of her cousin Mrs. w. w.
Ray Funeral services will be held
Tuesday afternoon from the Ray
home. Rev. H. E. Stinson of Low
ell will officiate. Interment will
be made in the Mason cemetery,
across the river from Lowell.
Wall paper-see our line and get
prices before you buy.-The Stan
berry pharmacy
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-06-18
Decoration Day, 1925

We speak with pride as veterans
of the Grand Army of the Republic;
that memorial day services were
carried out SO successfully. We
felt 'doubly assured of our success,
when we saw our commander sit
ting astride a milk white steed,
slightly fee-bitten, somewhat re-
sembling an Arabian colt. AS he
posed, waiting for Capt. Tedd Nc
Bride to mass the forces in the
public square, it reminded us of the
posture taken. by Phil H. Sheridan,
in the Shenandoah valley, rallying
his demoralized forces-when every
thing was in readiness, the command
was given to march.
Scoutmaster Fred Mcdonald and
his Boy Scouts leading the process
sion, conducted themselves like
trained soldiers. They did credit to
their organization.
The Girl Scouts, who followed
played their part in a manner pleas
ing to all.
The school children were fewer in
number thdn on some similar Oc-
casions. However with the aid Of
the teachers they displayed a spirit
of patriotism in the decorating Of
the graves of fallen heroes, that will
long be remembered.
Our band-the majority of this
organization are young men, just
budding into manhood, and are do
ing a good work. They are ready
and willing to assist all patriotic
gatherings, with appropriate music.
This body of musicians should reach
out and try to induce every young
man who has music in him. to join,
and under your efficient director.
grow to be a musical inspiration in
this community
The World war soldiers were an
incentive to the old veterans. This
organization with the Wagon Co..
turned out better than heretofore.
Their ranks caused us to feel our
ranks are thinning, and we are drop
ping from usefulness. We hope you
will fill vacancies with good. loyal
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-06-18
WHAT TO DO WITH AUTOS

Governor Donahev right when he takes the matter
parking regulations general regulations
things relating to road travel
These things that demanding immediate attention. and
the knows While these problems al
ready they bad enough smaller places and with the
increasing of vehicles they grow
we'll impossible
of his place of busineoen for him park it
blocks away which always the handy
Of and from place of business Not
only problem in built business districts but residential
we'll Often half mile the
districts parked solid with machines from early the
ing till late night The curbngs houses parked
soidly that getting of the driveway prob
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-06-18
VOICE PIPES

TT HE hairy savage has legends
l. about his gods and spirits. The
navy is not so different. In the fleet
there are stock yarns about every
thing, from radio ticklers ard secret
codes to rubber boots and swabs. The
innocent voice pipe has come in for
its share.
First what is voice pipe? This
piping is brass or composition (that il
will not rust). from two to four inches
In diameter, depending on the length !;
and there may be 10000 feet of it on
single ship. 1t Is used to communi-
cate from one place to another When
telephones, bells, buzzers, and other
systems are shot away.
On a. certain up-to-date fighting
craft-so the legend runs-there was
voice pipe from chart house to en-
gineroom, with branch to the chief
engineers cabin. For the admiral's
or captains curiosity this arrange
ment was great qualification.
Two points about this pipe make the
story possible. First it led and opened
straight just above the middle of the
chiefs bunk. In emergency he could
be called at night. Secondly the ma
chinist in charge of the starboard en-
gineroom was an artist on an har-
monica. 1t is worth adding that the
admiral abhOrred harm0nica, fairly
loathed it's lethal winnings.
One qret night at sea the old man
was indulging in a nice hot cup Of tea
in the pilot house. Said lethal whin-
ings sifted up through the voice pipe
THAT id caterwaul again!" he ex-
claimed. And just the way he said
"again" was hymn Of hate by itself
Such a peaceful tropical night II
was. Warm too. And the chief lay
face downward on his bunk, bare and
cool, bare as the day he was born. Face
down
"WOW!!" He leaped naked into
the night. Clutching himself behind
he fairly screamed up the tube. What
he said was indistinct except at the
end came: "just wait, you" and
gurgle.
Three minutes later he was in the
charthouse. 1t was empty. So was
the admiraPs teapot. Another ten Sec
onds and he was on the bridge. So
was the admiral.
Each said good evening. That's all
one says to an admiral.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-06-18
CRITICISMS

Every business public officer in authority preacher and
and of the ee
saying the newspaper publisher the most widely criticised
aand perhaps should be. All fair minded persons should
welcome if of the wholesome constructive
ype 1t good for individuals and good tor community at large
with nothing better offer really destructive
in the end makes tor dsatsac
conditions that without offering OF
remedyng them Many business criticised by
having something better offer and we always appreciate
and profit thereby However,
who have for the most been the oudes III
who had nothing better offer
would all be fair enough and charitable enough to withhold
criticism until position offer something better suggest
renedy thete wouldn't be so much talking
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-06-18
SEVERE STORM WEDNESDAY
CAUSES MUCH DAMAGE

,
Wednesday afternoon about three
O'Clock, this county was visited by
a heavy wind, lightning and rain
storm. Here in McConnelsville, a
number of trees were blown over.
and many limbs were torn loose
from the trees and blown about the
streets
T.. b. Kraps Residence Damaged
The worst damage here was ut the
residence of F. B. Kraps. The wind
blew off two huge limbs from the
maple trees in frcnt of his dwelling
on North Eighth street. The limbs
struck the house, breaking a number
of slate. and a section of the roof of
the porch was mashed in, and cave
troughs and wiring torn down.
Moves Large Barn
On the Millie Miller Graham
place above Malta, the wind moved
large barn about a foot from the
foundation, and also blew down sew
eral large trees. 1t also scattered
lumber at the Malta Mfg. plant.
Blows Away An Auto
Out near the Barnesville road, at
the H. C. Ingram place, the wind
played a peculiar freak. Mr.. In
gram who lives on what is better
known as the Cotton place, had an
open shed where he kept his auto
mobile, The wind blew his auto
out from under the shed and across
a field down a steep hill, distance
of 100 yards or more. One wheel
was broken, and the car, which was
a Ford truck, was badly wrecked.
About half of the iron roof of his
barn was blown off, and 5 of his
trees twisted and uprooted. On
the Bradley farm in the same To-
cality, chicken house was blown
over, and barn damaged by the
wind.
Buildings Burned At Dwight Halls
Perhaps the heaviest loss in the
county was at Dwight Halls in
Bristol township His barn was
struck by lightning and burned. the
flames spreading to his wagon shed
anu olIICI Law
all of his buildings were burned
with the exception of his residence
and poultry house. Just the eX
tent of his loss We could not learn,
since telephone communication with
Bristol was cut off this morning.
However we understand that he
lost quite large clip of wool,
horse and hay and farm imple-
ments. He carried insurance, but
whether sufficient to cover the
damage, we were unable to learn at
the time of our going to press.
Telephone Service Curtailed
The storm put number of the
country lines out of commission,
and telephone communications of
the county are badly curtailed this
morning, and perhaps there are
other storm damages in the county.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-06-18
POWDER TESTS

. NCE upon a time a chemist was
- sitting with his feet cooked up on
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-06-18
The Morgan County Democrat

e and should anyone you would be
of luck g8ae..-
We some of the larger cities the matter OF provld
underground parking being agtated and investigations are
line However would that 1t could
PRACTICAL because of the deadly fumes from motors Un
could be devised carry off the fumes would
elevated parking place would be far preferable but
the expense of installing such would be enormous
The vehicle with parking and traffic prob
and they will be but there should be de-
lay and the regulations should be uniform throughout the state
better STILL throughout the United States
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-06-18

Wall paper-see our line and get
prices before you buy.-The Stan
berry pharmacy.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-06-18
Telephone Service Curtailed

The storm put number of the
country lines out of commission.
and telephone communications of
the county are badly curtailed this
morning, and perhaps there are
other storm damages in the county.