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Admission by Mai Davis G.. Arm
old, national guardianship officer of
the Veterans Bureau, that a COM
mission of 90 per cent received by
Commissioner Frederick A. Fenning
from a mentally incompetent war
veteran was excessive; that in a
large number of cases he never re-
ceived less than 10 per cent per an
mum as fee; that the Veterans
Bureau was cognizant of the fact
that Mr.. Fenning constantly op-
posed transfer of his wards from ST.
EliZabeth's Hospital" and decision to
call Mr.. Fenning, the clerk and
auditor of the District Supreme Court
and the records, were high lights of
the House veterans committee today.
The committees action in calling
upon Mr.. Fenning to testify was in
the nature of acceding to a request
made to Chairman Johnson, Repub-
lican, of South Dakota, today by the
Commissioner in writing.
On motion of Representative Ran
kin. Democrat Mississippi. it was
agreed TO put the Commissioner under
oath and demand that he waive i'm.
munity. Mr.. Fenning will take the
stand on completion of the testimony
now being given by Maj. Arnold, and
which was interrupted today by the
hour of adjournment.
Text OF Jennings Letter.
Mr.. Jennings letter, read to the
by Chairman Johnson, fol-
lows:
Hon. Royal c. johnson.
House of Representatives,
Washington, d. c.
My Dear Congressman Johnson:
I'm connection with the hearings
now being conducted by the World
War Veterans legislation committee,
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LANHAM,, Nd, SWEPT
BY DISASTROUS FIRE
Fifteen Houses Reported Ablaze
Trucks Rushed From Capital.
Baltimore Asked to Help.

A conflagration was sweeping Ian
ham, Md, this afternoon. and calls for
help have been sent to both Washing
ton and Baltimore.
Fire Chief Watson. who received
this word this afternoon, said he al
ready had dispatched two companies
from Washington and had received an
additional request for more If possible.
Authorities in Lanham told him. he
said, that a request had been sent to
Baltimore for State troops to help in
the disaster.
According to other reports officials
received late today, Is homes were
ablaze and the whole town was
threatened with destruction. Early
information did not state how the fire
started.
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Reported Agreement Calls for
$100.000,00O Annually
Later-Limit Is 62 Years.
MELLON SEES AGREEMENT
BEFORE CONGRESS GOES
Italian Pact Ratified, 54.33, But
Reconsideration in Senate
Must Precede Signing.
BY the Associated Press.


PARIS, April 22.-An agreement on
the settlement Of the French war debt
TO the United States is expected
shortly, it Is confirmed in official
circles.
The basis Of the settlement will be
initial payments of S25,00O, 900 annu-
ally, rising to 500, 900, 900 until the
limit OF 62 years is reached.
A compromise is expected with ref
erence to the safeguard clause, having
to do with Frances ability to meet the
payments in case Germany should de-
fault in her reparation installments
The representatives of the French
government will maintain that for in
terror political purposes the safeguard
clause on which former Finance Min.
lister Caillaux insisted ought to be in.
cOrporated in the agreement. 1t is
said, however, that there is a way Of
arriving at an implied safeguard that
will not involve a special clause in the
agreement.
Evening star., 1926-04-22
WOULD DUST PHONE co.

LANSING, Mich, April % @-
Quo warranto proceedings designed
to compel the Michigan Bell Telephone
Co. to show cause why it should not
be forced to surrender it's franchises
and discontinue doing business in
Michigan were instituted in the State
Supreme Court~today by Andrew b.
Dougherty, attorney general.
.l,,e attorney general charged the
company for several years has been
merely the screen behind which the
American Telephone and Telegraph
Co, it's owner, has sought to operate
in this state as an unregulated and
unlawful monopoly"
Evening star., 1926-04-22
Aurora Borealis Blots Out Radio,
u. S. Scientists Definitely Learn

noted. and in addition a pronounced
swishing was heard in the speaker.
From the observations made 1t was
noted that, while the display of north
ern lights produced the blanketing ef-
feet on all wave lengths, no atmos-
pheric disturbances were noted in the
receiver except on wave lengths be-
low $50 meters.
Poor radio reception in Washington
in Midwinter brought the statement
from w. ID. Terrell. chief radio super
visor, that the aurora borealis might
cause blanketing effect on signal
strength.
Evening star., 1926-04-22

Official confirmation that the aurora
borealjs interferes considerably with
radio reception was made by the Com
merce Department today. Observers
with sensitive receiving sets stationed
in the State of Washington reported
that the volume of signals was cut
to half during a display of the north
ern lights.
Whenever the aurora became
brighter or shifted position the signal
strength of stations was materially
reduced. In listening to stations
tsa nsmitting on wave lengths below
$50 meters blanketing effect was
Evening star., 1926-04-22
BANK CASHIER MISSING:
FEAR $35, 900 SHORTAGE
First National of Parkersburg,
w. Va. Reports Employe Last
Seen April ID in Nearby Town.

By the Associated Press.
PARKERSBURG, w. Va. April %.
William NJ. Smith, cashier of the
First National Bank of Parkersburg.
has been missing since April IA, and
a. shortage of approximately $4,000
is indicated in his accounts, c. r,
Hiteshew, vice president of the
bank, announced today.
The announcement was made
when Hiteshew returned from Bal
timore, where he notified Federal
Reserve Bank officials of the situa.
ton.
Smiths bond is more than suf-
ficient to cover any loss, the vice
president said. The bank was doing
business today as usual.
Smith, according to the authorities
went to Williamstown by trolley car
on April IA, and was last seen going
toward the railroad station in that
town. He had resided in Parkers-
burg for many years, and has worked
his way up from minor banking
positions to the cashiers post. Prior
to his disappearance he had been i'll
and had worked only few days in
three weeks.
Evening star., 1926-04-22
MISSING FLYERS FOUND.
Portuguese Naval Officers Were
Forced Down in Sea Near Madeira.

FUNCHAL, Madeira, April % CR.-
Lieuts. Moreira and Neves Terriera,
the Portuguese naval aviators missing
since Tuesday, when they left Lisbon
on flight to this port, were brought
in here today. Their plane was forced
down in the sea Tuesday near Porto
Santo, an island 26 miles northeast of
Madeira. when their fuel supply be-
came exhausted.
Evening star., 1926-04-22
ITALY DENIES PLOT.

The Italian Embassy yesterday
issued a statement declaring that
reports from London and Constants
nople to the effect that Italy and
Greece had concluded an agreement
for a common action in Asia Minor
and that Italy was going to attack
turkey. "are absolutely fantastic"
Evening star., 1926-04-22
Two Slain, l3 Hurt
In Hindu-MOslem
Riot i'm Calcutta

CALCUTTA. British India. April
22.-Two Mosiems were killed and
13 injured today in conflict with
the police, following a riot between
Moslems and Hindus.
Members of the two sects came
together when a rumor was circn-
lated that Hindus had killed two
Moslems.s Several Hindus were in
jured by brickbats thrown by the
Moslems. bent on taking vengeance
for the supposed deaths of their
fellows.
Police quelled the rioting.
Evening star., 1926-04-22
Argentina Gets Big Loan.

NEW YORK. April % R).-A loan
of sec, 1000, 900 for the government OF
Argentina has been arranged by J. p.
Morgan and Co. and the National
CITY Co. Public offering of per cent
bonds will be made at 50.
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The Stars carrier system covers
every city block and the regular edi-
ton is delivered to Washington homes
as fast as the papers are printed.
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u s. Weather Bureau Forecast.)
Showers late tonight or tomorrow:
somewhat colder tomorrow: moderate
to fresh winds. mostly southwest
Temperatures-High S3. at noon;
lowest, 81. at 6 am. today.
Full report on page 9.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-10-14
MEN, ARE YOU INTERESTED
IN WORK FOR THE BOYS?

A leadership training course in
boy scout work is to be held in six
sessions, one each week. starting
Monday night, Oct. 18. Work will
be in charge Of G.. H. B. Sanford
area scout executive, of Marietta
and the object is to make better
known the real principles Of scout
ing, and to develop new leadership,
in order that the boy scout move
ment may be advanced in Morgan
county. It is hoped to have scout
troops organized in the near future
at Stockport, Pennsyille and Ches-
terhili; and men of these communi-
ties are especially invited to attend
these meetings. Meetings are plan
ned to be held at Malta, Stockport,
Pennsville, McConnelsville, Chester
hill, and McConnelsville, in the or
der named. Each will begin with a
fellowship supper, at so cents per-
son, practically the only expense
connected with the course
The first meeting is next Monday
night, with supper at the Malta no.
tel at $50 prompt, and it is hoped
there will be a good representation
from the county. Every man in
Morgan county interested in the boy
scout movement, is invited to attend
these meetings; and attendance of
young men as prospective leaders,
and older men to back troops as
committeeman in the five communi-
ties named, is urged.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-10-14
"LEST WE FORGET"

The Woman's Christian Temper
ance Union was DELIGHTFULLY."- enter
tanned Tuesday evening at the home
of Mrs. Laura Dye.
In the absence of the president the
vice president Mrs. Amy Gray pre-
sided. The treasurer Mrs. Ida Hav-
ener gave an excellent report of the
years work-reported paid up
membership of rs. She offered her
resignation as treasurer, which was
accepted with regret. The vacancy
was filled by the election of Mrs.
Della Huntington. The names Of
Mrs. Mary Kendall and Mr.. Chas.
Hevener were presented for men,
bership, the latter as honorary mem
Der.
The moving picture, Lest We
Forget" will be presented in the
near future under the auspices of
the w C. T. U. The public is cor
daily invited to attend.
The president Mrs. Margaret Ross
was elected to attend the state con-
vention to be held at Steubenville,
Oct. 1922. The topic for discussion
was "Our Bible in the public
schools" Mrs. Leila Morris sang
hymn of her own composition,
which was very much enjoyed.
The out of town visitors were
Miss Nettie Mott of Buffalo, n. Y,
and Mrs. Birdie Sprague Jones of
Cincinnati. Mrs. Jones stated she
had in her possession the secretaries
books of the Crusaders of McCon-
nelsville. The minutes had been
written by her mother, Mrs. Eva
Sprague when secretary of the or
ganization, and that she would like
to present them to the local union,
They were gladly accepted and will
be read with interest.
Adjourned to meet with Mrs.
Jessie Macklem, Nov. 8. Topic, Our
prison reform department.
The social hour was pleasantly
spent. The hostess assisted by Mrs.
Ora Stalker, served delicious refresh
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-10-14
Death OF Perley Gilbert

Mr.. Perley B. Gilbert, aged so
years, died early Wednesday morn
ing at the home of his son Mr.. M.
E. Gilbert of Bristol township.
Death was due to paralysis, he hav
ing suffered a stroke some time ago.
and Friday sustaining a second
stroke, since which time his condi-
ton had been very critical. He for
merly resided near here on the
Stewart hill. A few years ago he
and his wife moved to GAINESVILLE.
and while there his wife passed
away. Soon after her death he went
to make his home with his son, men
toned. Besides this son, he is sur
vived by the following children:
Mrs. Ed Durant and Mrs Bessie No.
land, both of GAINESVILLE; Edward B.
Gilbert Of Lorain, and Grover C. Gil
bert of the home in Bristol town.
ship. One daughter Mrs. Ella Lew
is, is deceased. He also leaves siven
is, is deceased. He also leaves seven
children.
The body was brought here to the
Miller undertaking parlors, where
funeral services will be held Friday
afternoon at l o'clock, conducted by
Rev. J. l.. NuZum, following which
the body will be taken to Zanes-
vile for burial
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-10-14
Auto TupDS Over

Sunday evening as Mr.. Riley Bar
rett of Santoy, his family, and his
wife's mother Mrs. Frank Rhodes
and children, in all nine persons,
were on their way home, they met
with an accident on the Cowan hill,
just beyond Joetown. They were in
a big Studebaker sedan, and going at
a good rate of speed as they started
down the hill. In applying the
brakes, the car skidded in the loose
gravel, shot across the road, and
over the left bank, the machine turn
ing over. While all were more or
less bruised, Mrs. Rhodes was the
worst injured, her collar bone be-
ing fractured. One child had a
flesh wound in the face. 1t is stated
that had it not been for the steel
top of the car, the accident would
have been very serious.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-10-14
Has Valuable Properties In Morgan
A GAINESVILLE paper of Oct 7 said.

Has Valuable Properties In Morgan
A GAINESVILLE paper of Oct. Z, said:
A number of GAINESVILLE persons
are interested in the Wildwood Oil
and Gas Co. which has been incor-
porated for $4,000. The company
controls valuable oil and gas proper
ties consisting Of producing fields
and undeveloped tracts in Morgan
county. Edward Hite, 422 Abing-
ton avenue, president of the new
company, announced that the Swim
gle Oil & Gas company, furnishing
gas to industries in GAINESVILLE and
Roseville, had contracted TO take all
gas the Wildwood company pro-
.duces, and was arranging to lay a
pipe line from a producing gas well
owned by the latter company in
Deerfeld township, Morgan county,
to its own property 10 miles dis
tant. Mr.. Hite said that the new
company, which has six producing
oil wells in Penn township, Morgan
county, would confne it's activities
for the present to that county, and
to the producing end of the business,
although the terms of its charter
provide for extension into other
fields and phases of the industry.
The incorporators, directors and
officers of the Wildwood Oil & Gas
company are: Edward Hite, pres
ident; Herbert Henery, Ninth street,
vice president; F. A. c. Hite, 422
Abingdon avenue, secretary-treasur-
er: J. D. Pearce, South GAINESVILLE,
field manager; T. E. Mckinney,
312 Masonic Temple, counsel.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-10-14
Local Team VS.. CrOoksville

This Friday afternoon at the To-
cal park, McConnelsville plays the
strong Crooksville eleven in what
promises to be the football game of
the year. Crooksville has played
three games thus far this season,
without facing defeat, and as mat
ter of fact are believing that they
will go through the season undefeat-
ed McConnelsville has never in her
history defeated Crooksville at foot
ball. This year however, with a
promising team, the locals believe
that different story will be re-
hearsel, and that they will emerge
from the game victorious.-XX.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-10-14
Files Petition In Bankruptcy

The Blue Rock Coal Co., Zanes-
vile, yesterday, filed a voluntary pc
tition in bankruptcy in federal
court, listing liabilities at S145,-
338.SO and assets at S6O,860.9S. Un-
secured claims amounted to s91,-
964 and claims secured by mort
gage on company property to $751;
900. Obligations to the state in
cluding taxes, amounted to s374.60.
State Journal
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-10-14
Pennsville

J. F. Dougan hsd the misfortune
Saturday night to fall from an apple
tree and break bone in his leg
near the ankle.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Fierpoint and
MI. and Mrs linG,ey Pierpoint and
children visIted Sunday with the
formers brother Lemuel Pierpoint
and wife of near Elliott.
Mrs. Fila McComas who has been
i'll with intestinal grip, is greatly i'm
proved.
The Farmers Institute will oe
held here Monday and Tuesday, Nov.
Is and 16. The home economics
and high school girls will serve din
ner to those who wish to buy. Those
who wish to bring their lunch along
are welcome to do so.
Mrs. Samuel Van Fossen who was
operated upon last Thursday at the
Marietta hospital for appendicitis,
is doing nicely.
Milton Walker moved his family
from the Martha Vaughn place to
the Kennard building here last
week.
Shell Heintzelman, wife and son
aud daughter of McConnelsville,
Mr.. and Mrs. Delmer Niceswanger
and two children, and Mr.. and Mrs.
Reverdy Rest were Sunday guests of
Geo. Niceswanger and wife.
All men interested in forming a
troop of boy scouts here, are urged
to attend the first meeting of the
leaders training course, at Malta ho-
tel, Monday evening, with fellow
ship supper, at $50 o'clock. See
other notice in this paper.
Mr. and Mrs. Will Penrose visited
Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. G.. H.
Strobe and family of Amesville.
Mr. and Mrs. d. L. Daugherty had
for Sunday guests, Mr.. and Mrs.
Tom Hook and three children, Mrs.
Kate White, Dana Davis and Mr.. and
Mrs. Clarence Bishop.
Paul Sheridan of GAINESVILLE Wis
tied Sunday with his mother Mrs.
Susan Sheridan and Mrs. Lizzie Nc
Peak.
Clifford Mercer left Sunday for
New York, where he will spend an
indefinite time.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-10-14
MRS. LYDIA CEY STRUCK BY
MOTOR TRUCK AND KILLED

The Ohio State Journal of last
Thursday contained the news of the
death of Mrs. Lydia ely of Colum-
bus, which occurred as the result OF
her being run down by a motor
truck as she was going east in
Whittier street near Ohio avenue,
at $50 O'Clock Wednesday evening.
It was stated that she had been vis-
iting at the home of her daughter
Mrs. j. E. Phillips at 500 Whittier
street, and was returning to her
home, which is at 909 East Whittier
street, a short distance away, when
the accident happened. She was
picked up and taken first to her
home, by a man named Irwin Clark,
and from there was taken to Grant
hospital by police, but died before
the hospital was reached. Her neck
was broken and her body otherwise
horribly broken and mangled.
The driver of the truck, 16 year
old boy, was said to have been in
toxicated on wine, and he and his
two employers, owners of the truck,
and who were said to have given the
boy the wine, were arrested, the boy
being lodged in prison and the 9TH
ers left out on bail, awaiting out
come of a police investigation of the
accident.
Mrs. Clyd was rs years of age; was
born near Pennsville. Her maiden
name was Thompson. She was well
known in McConnelsville where the
family resided some years ago. Be-
sides her husband. Theodore P. ely,
she leaves children as follows: Mrs.
Ella Mendel of McConnelsville;
Mrs. Jessie Bauman of Lancaster;
Miss Stella ely, Mrs. Mabel Ulry,
Mrs. Grace Phillips and Carl, How
ard, Harold and William ely, all of
Columbus. She also leaves ten
grandchildren, and a brother and
three sisters. The latter all are re-
siding in the west.
Funeral services were held at the
family residence Saturday afternoon
at 2 o'clock, conducted by DR.. D. G.
Coburn of the First Methodist Prot
eSCauC CnuTcn Oh WHICH MIS-. Sly was
charter member, assisted by Rev.
Myers of the Independent Protestant
church. Two hymns "Asleep in
Jesus" and Beautiful Isle of Some.
where were rendered by Mrs. Ed
ward Harrington. A large number
of friends and relatives from out of
town were in attendance at the fu-
neral There were many beautiful
floral offerings. Interment was
made in a Columbus cemetery.
Mr.. and Mrs. R. l.. Mendel, Miss
Margaret Sherwood and Mrs. D. C.
Barrell of McConnelsYlle, and Miss
Wava Mendel who is attending col
lege in New Concord, were among
those in attendance, Mrs. Mendel re-
naming in Columbus several days.
Mr.. ely and his daughter Miss
Stella are breaking up housekeeping
and will make their home with the
daughter Mrs. Grace Phillips and
family. The Democrat joins with
the many friends of the ely family,
in this locality, in extending SYM
pathy to them in their bereavement
and great sorrow.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-10-14
Picnic Supper, Presbyterian Church

Friday evening of this week, the
members of the Presbyterian Sunday
school and church, and families, will
gather at the church to enjoy pot
luck supper at $50. A committee
of which Mrs. Jennie Donahue is
chairman, will have charge of af-
fairs at the church in connection
with the supper, and Judge H. M.
Finley's class OF young men, with
Fred Mcdonald chairman, will have
charge of the entertainment fea-
lures. An invitation to be present is
extended to all connected with the
church and Sunday school.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-10-14

Mr.. Jesse Crow, aged 88 years,
died Wednesday morning, soon after
midnight, at the county home. He
was a son of the late Phillip and
Rebecca Grow, and was born in East
Bloom near the Pisgah church. For
many years he resided on his farm
up Salt Run. His wife died many
years ago, and some time after her
death he entered into a contract
with Mrs. Charles Needham that she
should keep him the remainder of
his life, provided he deed her his
farm. He made his home with the
Needham family some years. Since
Mrs. Needham's ieath her husband
cared for him at different places,
and the latter part of last April, he
was taken to the county home here,
where he had since been, and where
Mr.. Needham paid the county for
his keep. Mr. Eeedham had had
charge of him in all, over % years.
He leaves one brother, George
Grow, aged 90, OF Carroll, Fairfield
county.
The body was brought here to the
Fisher undertaking parlor where it
was prepared for burial. The fu-
neral is held today at the Pisgah
M. p church, where the deceased
had been a member for many years,
the service being conducted by Rev.
l.. B. Douglas. Interment will be
made in the church cemetery. Mr..
Grow was a man Of fine Christian
character, and held the regard of all
who knew him. Mr.. Chas. Needham
who is located in GAINESVILLE, is
among those in attendance at the
funeral.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-10-14
Death OF John PlumIeY

Mr.. John Plumley, aged about 80
years, died Saturday at his home in
Convoy, o. He was a native of this
county, and for a number of years
resided at Museville. He was a Civil
war soldier, and a prominent Mason.
He was twice married, both wives
being deceased. He leaves five chill
dren and two sisters, the latter be-
ings Mrs. Nancy Downing of Muse
vile, and Mrs. Mary Border of this
place. Mrs. Charles Hughes of NAL
ia, niece, attended the funeral
which was held Monday at Convoy.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-10-14
Presentation OF Veteran Jewels

An I. o. O. F. meeting was held
in the Embree tark, Sunday after
noon, in honor Of two members
that had belonged to the order for
so years. The members are Mr.. John
Newton and Mr.. Cackley. A fine
program was rendered as follows:
Song. America, by everybody; open
ing prayer, Rev. Martin; music, Mr..
and Mrs. Henry Hopkins; duet, Mrs.
Jess Williams and daughter Waun-
eta; reading, Mrs. Blanche Dougan;
talk, Rev. Martin; music, the Hop
kins'; readings, Faye Williams and
Minnie Devices; duet, DR.. and Mrs.
Davis. talk and presentation of
veteran jewels. Rev. Parker Moody.
The jewels were pinned on by Faye
and Vera Williams, granddaughters
of Mr.. John Newton. Quartet num-
ber by Mrs. Jess Williams, Wauneta
Williams, Davis Dixon and Ben Nc
Comas.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-10-14
Breaks Into Pool Room

Marshal Drury arrested Wade Nc
Ginnis of Rose Farm, Tuesday,
charged with entering pool room
there, and the theft of cigars, candy,
etc. When arraigned before Mayor
he entered plea of not
guilty. Bond was fixed at $500,
which was furnished, and he was re-
leased