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ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS
BY FREDERIC J. HASKIN.

ton the words of the hymn. Rock
of Ages" began to come to his mind.
He began to write. Before dawn he
had produced this master hymn.
@. How many chapters are there in
1.-THE Book of the Dead"?-J. NJ.
A. There are loo chapters. It Ia
the chief monument OF the religious
literature of Egypt.
O. What was the limerick that
Woodrow Wilson used to quote about
his own looks?-G. r. G..
For beauty am not a star.
There are others more handsome by
far:
My face. don't mind 1t. for am be-
hind it.
It's the people in front that I jar"
Q. What is it that takes food out
of a crocodile's mouth?--P. L. p.
A. The spur-winged plover (Nanel
lus) enters the mouth of the croco-
die to pick out and eat the insects al
tached to the mucous membrane.
.. VIII you explain. the so-caiieu
apprenticeship tax levied In France.
w. G.
A. An apprenticeship Tax was pro
vided for in the French financial law
passed July 10. 1925. by the terms
of the law a so-called '9aScentiCeship
tax" is imposed on every persOn or or
ganization engaged in industrial, oefa-
mercial or mining enterprises, wtea
certain exceptions, whose annual pay
roll amounts to more than 10000
francs. The tax is to he used to eX
tend the work of trade. commercial
and industrial schools. Of the national
vocational schools, and Of occupa
tional or other courses which have
for their object the restoration of ap-
premiership training or the prepare
ton of young people for n commercial
or Industrial occupation. and also {"
extend the development of sCientifc
labora tories.
O. What is pollopas?-M. r.
A. Pollopas is recent invention b.
an Austrian chemist. DIR. Fritz Pollak.
The material. which is frequently
called flexible glass;" is made by a
chemical process out of fornaldehyde
and urea.
Q. What does Casilla de correos
mean?--P. E. p.
A. The Post Office Department says
that these words mean post office
box. Many people make the mistake
of thinking they are a persons name
because they appear at the bottom of
many letters from Cuba.
Find out aphGteU.s' you tdnt 10
knotc. There is no ra5m for ignorance
in this busy ,rorTd The person tcho
loses out is the one 1cho OuesSes. The
person apho oets on is dl,Cdys the one
1Cho acts upon reliable information.
This nU1)er en- DTOsLS Frederic. J HnSEiu
to conduct an Information bureau in
Washington for tie free use Of the
public. There is no charge, except 2
cents in stamps for return postage
Write to him today for any facts you
desire. address The EUenin1 Star
Information Bureau, Frederic J. Has
Kin, Director, Washington, ID. G..
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-09-08

1t has been figured out that Leo
pold and Loeb may be liberated, ina
case of good behavior, in about
eleven years. It is unfortunate that
good behavior in a penitentiary Of
fers no guarantee of good behavior
when liberty is regained.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-09-08

Mexico is one of the richest coun-
tries on earth, but is handicapped by
the spirit Of brigandage, which makes
even ordinary get-rich-quick methods
appear comparatively slow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-09-08

World Court proceedings have al
ready been Of great value In clearly
defining the precise mental attitudes
Of several nations toward one an
other.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-09-08
The Demand for Athletics.

The demand TOT AthIet1cS.
"A political candidate is now sup
posed to show an interest in all kinds
of athletic sports"
Yes answered Senator Sorghum.
II do hope my admiring constituents
will draw the line at expecting me to
swim the English Channel"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-09-08

A number of European statesmen,
hearing of the liberal spirit Of the
U. S. A, would like to find some
method Of Transforming a legitimate
loan into an endowment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-09-08

Chemists remind the public that
there is alcohol in home bread. There
will be no sensible objection to any
body's absorbing as much alcohol as
he wants in this particular form.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-09-08

Bootleg beverages are now con-
sidered q success If they permit
victim to be carried to his home in
stead of direct to a hospital.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-09-08

A few European statesmen regard
the prosperity of the L. S. A. as an
economic abnormality which they are
willing to assist in remedying.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-09-08

Germany is still thrifty nation
with an economic sense of the value
of corn and cabbages as a basis Of
reliable money.
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The tide Of prosperity Is running
so high that it has even an overflow
for the benefit Of the bootlegger.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-09-08

Secret treaties are hard to prevent.
In discussing reservations, the pos
sible mental reservations cannot be
definitely analysed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-09-08
Family Diplomacy.

Family Diplomacy.
Your father doesn't like me-" said
the young man.
That's all right" answered Miss
Cayenne. Speak to mother. She al
ways makes 1t point to disagree
with father"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-09-08
Silly Seasons.

The silly season fades away
With Summer. we serenely say.
The promise brings a gentle thrill
Yet Winter may be sillier still
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-09-08
This Harsh World.

A mothers love is full Of joy.
Her offspring she will doll up.
How can this harsh world take her
boy
And hand him such a wallop.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-09-08

Jud Tunkins says a meddlesome
man can make more trouble in ten
minutes than a cautious one can cor.
rect in ten years.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-09-08

Money" said Uncle Eben, pears
to be whut most everybody has on
DER minds even when dey is tryin'
de hardest to talk bout sumpin1 els"
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Q. What IS it that takes food out
of crocodile's mouth?-P. L. p.
A. The spur-winged plover tNane!-
lus) enters the mouth of the Croco-
die to pick out and eat the insects al
tached to the mucous membrane.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-08-26
&. A. r.. win Carry On

RumOrs were circulated recently
at Washington that the coming ma
tional encampment Of the G. A. r.
at Des Moines would be the last
gathering Of that organization. In
support Of the rumOr it was asserted
that the old soldiers were unable
physically to travel to the encamp-
ment and undergo the strain Of the
gathering.
The rumors brought quick and in
dignant denial from leading men in
the organization. the foremost de-
nial coming from James Tanner, bet
ter known as Corporal Tanner, who
lost both legs at the second battle
of Bull Run and has been travelling
on artificial legs during all the years
since. He denied the rumor, said
the organization was good for FIVE
years more, at least. National Com
mander John r Inman Of Illinois
joined in the denial, claiming the
rumor arose from the action at the
gathering where committee was
appointed to devise plan for dis
posing of the property the organiza-
tion might have when it passed out
of existence
The next encampment will open at
Des Moines on Sept. 10 and will be
the sixtieth gathering of the old
soldiers. Attendance will not be as
great as in the years of the past
when members were better able
physically to make long Journeys
and undergo the tests the days Of
the gathering brought But the
spirit that made these men great
fighters more than three score years
ago still survives, they love their
unique organization, the comrade-
ship it has developed, they will car
~ on, despite the thin ranks, they
will not discuss the act of quitting.
Corporal Tanner. registrar of wills
at Washington, said that Maj. Gen
John Lincoln Glenn would be the
ne&t national commander That
distinguished soldier. now retired. is
better known as Johnnie Glenn. the
drummer boy Of Shiloh. He is a ma
tive Of Licking county, Ohio, born
Aug. 13, 1851, tried hard to enlist as
a drummer boy at Newark in May,
1851, before he was 10 years old.
Rejected then. he was able to enlist
with the Twenty-second Michigan
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-08-26
Oakland

Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Gheen and Mr..
and Mrs. Denzil Gheen and daugh-
ter spent Sunday with Levi Scott's.
Mr. A. H. Brannon spent from
Thursday until Monday with Charley
Ball and family.
Mr. and Mrs VIM Mills and
daughter Ruth and Miss Helen Bur
field spent Sunday with Mrs Minnie
Mills.
Albert Ball and wife of Bremen
are visiting relatives of this place.
Glen Brannon OF Canton, spent
part Of last week with relatives of
this place.
Frank Weaver spent Sunday with
his brother Fordice.
Charley Wallace who is employed
at Marietta, spent Sunday at home.
Othel Mills returned home Satur-
day, after spending a week with his
sister Mrs. John Patterson of Mar
ietta
Arley Johnson who is employed at
GAINESVILLE, spent Saturday and Sun
day at home.
Mrs. Minnie Mills and daughter
OPAL spent Wednesday with Mrs. Ida
Bell. ~ ,ss4
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-08-26
COLUMBUS LETTER
(By Chas. w. Rife)

Opponents OF the state primary
system are to start their active cam
paign forthwith for an amendment
which will bring back the old con-
vention, and do away with the pres
ent system Of nominating candidates
for state office. The small vote of
last week will be one OF the strong
est arguments in favor Of change.
There is absolutely no question but
what several candidates were nomi-
mated who would not have had a
ghost Of show in state conven-
tion, and their nomination will not
help the ticket upon which their
names are printed. No names need
be mentioned, but there are one or
two successful candidates who
haven't the least qualification for
the office to which they have been
nominated. Maybe the voters will
realize this in time, and they won't
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-08-26
The Becketts

The descendants of William Beck
.ett, born in 1870, at Winchester,
Va, met for their 9th reunion, at
McConnelsville O., Saturday, Aug.
.21, 1926, with Mr.. and Mrs. F. M.
Beckett as host and hostess. The
plan had been to hold it at their
home, but on account of threaten
ing weather it was thought best to
go to the Chautauqua building. The
day finally proved ideal for such an
occasion, which with the almost
ideal location made the affair most
enjoyable one.
Every year there are present
and this year we welcomed Miss
Laura Coley of Deepwater, w. Va,
a great great granddaughter, and
Geo. K. Beckett of Hamilton, o.. a
great great grandson, who was in
Istrumental in procuring the Beckett
coat of arms. L. B. Drake of Co
lumbus, O., the only living grandson
was as lively as anyone present.
The attendance was 65. Dinner was
served cafeteria style. About one
third of those present bore the name
of the family.
In addition to those already men
toned. those present from distance
were Mr. and Mrs. VIM. j. Beckett
OF Memphis, Tenn, who are about to
locate in Chicago. Ill, after a So
journ of several years in the south,
Mr.. and Mrs. Garry W. Beckett of
Columbus. O., Mrs. Mildred Kane of
Chicago, H., Mr. and Mrs. Roy Tot
man Of Athens, o., and Mrs. Daisy
Beckett Middleton of Mansfield, O.
The next reunion will be held on
the third Wednesday of August,
1927, at Embree park, Pennsviile,
OK.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-08-26
THE FAIR DIRECTOR

The success Of the fair depends
largely upon the ability Of the di-
rectOrs to canvas their own town
ships and arouse interest in and
enthusiasm for the fair. Morgan
county fair directors are found on
the job every day in the year. Dur
ing the fair they are at their post Of
duty in charge Of their depart
ments early and late. The satisfied
exhibitor is their ambition. The
Morgan county fair director has al
ways given due encouragement to
boys and girls in club and fair work.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-08-26

Infantry, May /, 1862, when he was
10 years and nine months OF age. He
was promoted to sergeant at Chicka-
mauga in September. 1863, only d
few days after he became IL years
of age. He fought through tho
war, was in a score OF major engage
ments and was commissioned second
lieutenant in the regulars BY Presi-
dent Grant in 1871 He retired d
few years ago with the rank of
major general after long service. He
is one of the most widely known OF
the Civil war soldiers to reach that
high rank in the army. Honors of
fered him would bring joy to all old
soldiers in Ohio.--O. s. Journal.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-08-26
Centerviile

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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-08-26

get much further than the nomina-
tion, and maybe, with their surplus
cash, they may carry on campaign
| that will land them the prize. There
is considerable difference OF opinion
Regarding the present primary sya-
tenn, and that some very drastic
changes are needed, 1t Is not alto
Fgether necessary that the law be
repealed to make it success. But
q vote on this issue will be interest
ing at least.
There Is going to be argument
for some time about the strength OF
this or that organization, and its
ability to control votes, but the evf-
dence accumulated at the primaries
last Tuesday to the effect that alb
solutely no organization, religious,
or otherwise had much to do with
the result of the primaries. True,
the support of one or two helped
the candidates to win, but when a
candidate, made the subject OF an
attack by one of these strong organ
izations, whose political power has
previously been feared, heads the
list of candidates for the office he
seeks, then it is time to start an ar
gument about power" AS regards
semi-religious organizations, en-
dorsement of various candidates.
was broadcast, but one can't find
many winners on the ticket. The
same may be said to be true of labor
organizations. The antisaloon
league made J. O.. Mills the target
of a ferocious attack, yet he won.
Labor fought Atlee Pomenne, yet
he won. The Klan fought for Sic
Der and he lost. 1t is reasonably
certain that large cash donations
will not be secured so easily in the
future from political aspirants by
some of these alleged high-powered
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-08-26

Ohio State University. Governor
Vic Donahey has taken personal
pride In the state house grounds.
II has been improved by the removal
OF old, dead and decayed trees, and
the planting OF new, healthy, Vigor-
GUS trees. This work has all been
done with very little expense. Thus
the students get practical experience,
and at the same time save the state
hundreds OF dollars.
Ohio is going to have bumper
wheat crop this year, according to
reports. The yield as reported az
'erages about % bushels per acre.
The crop will not reach the record
figure made in 1923, due TO the fact
that 2,350,000 acres were planted
during that year. Wheat yields and
prospects have improved throughout
the entire United States during the
past month, but not to the extent
reached in Ohio.
Corn prospects in Ohio have i'm
proved somewhat in the past month.
and indications now point to crop
three-fourths as large as the bum
per yield Of 1925. Corn is looking
well and growing rapidly, but the
poor stands in many fields cut down
the prospects. The prospects are
also lowered because of the possi-
bility Of damage from early frosts,
as many fields are so late that a.
frost during the first half of Sep
tember would cause material dam
age.
The oats crop which was helped
by the rains the past month, has
advanced considerable since the first
of July, but until threshing re-
ports are received from actual fields
there will continue to be uncertain
ty as to the size of the oats yield.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-08-26
Hann Reunion

The third Ham reunion was cell
ebrated at the Embree park, Penns-
vile, Aug. 15 Dinner was served
cafeteria style President II. II.
Ham had charge Of the meeting, and
the program was as follows: How do
you do Ham reunion, by boys glee
club from McKendree; Ham his
tory by Ida De Wore; music. Scott
brothers; solo, Rachel Parmiter;
reading, Donald and .Burdett Ham,
music, glee club; dialogue and song,
Knox children; music, Scott broth
ers. Ice cream at this time was
served, after which all departed for
their homes. hoping to meet again
next year, the second Sunday in Aug
ust, at the Embree park.-XX.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-08-26
East Grove

Mr.. and Mrs. c. J. Humphrey and
Mrs. Thelma Coleman and sons
were Sunday visitors at Stockport.
Earl Newton spent a part of last
week with relatives at GAINESVILLE
Jean Wagner is visiting her
grandparents Mr., and Mrs. Cash
Barkhurst.
Some from this community at
tended the fair at ChesterhiIl last
week, All report a muddy time
The fair was good, but the roads
very bad.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-08-26

Mr. and Mrs. r. d. Fitch were
McConnelsyille visitors, Saturday.
Miss Rhoda Newton Is visiting
relatives at Stockport.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. +. Patterson OF
Chestcrhil1 visited Sunday at Geo.
Carr's.
George Johnson and family and
oscar Johnson were Sunday visitors
at Jesse McKibben's Of Big Bottom
Curtis Barkhurst is visiting his
sister Mrs. Clara Wagner at
Woodlawn, Pa.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-08-26
Always Tired at Night-Try This

a healthy person never feels con-
stantly tired Being too tired"
continually is sign Of something
wrong. When John r. Gordon,
Danyille, H., found himself always
tired at night and burdened with
backache." he took Foley Pills, a
diuretic stimulant for the kidneys,
and writes: After a few doses, I
felt better, could work with more
ease, became stronger and could
sleep better What Foley's Pills
have done for others they may do
for you, Guaranteed 70 give satis-
faction. Ask Tor Foley Pills. Sold
everywhere.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-08-26
Children Always Thrive
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SCOTT'S EMULSION
OF PURE ccD-lsvER 04l.
TT kg0uNDS IN WTaNINS

organizations which in the past have
been able to enrich their treasures
/ by their offers Of support. If this
proves the case, who can say that
some good has not come Of the pres
/ ent primary syfem?
| There were more than twice as
many votes cast against Myers Coop
er, of Cincinnati, the successful Re-
publican candidate for the guberna-
ltorial nomination, than he received,
! yet he won In other words more
than 100000 Republican voters
were opposed to him last Tuesday
and only 165, 900 favored his nom
| ination, yet he is the chosen stand
ard bearer of the party. Practical
ly the same is true of every candi-
date nominated last week with the
exception of Senator Frank B. Will
lis, who had more than twice as
many votes as his opponents COM
bined.
The idea prevails throughout
some portions of the state that the
state treasury is broke. Nothing
could be further from the truth.
There is today in the treasury Of
Ohio almost s60,000,000, and more
is being added daily. More than
half of this amount is in state banks
earning a good rate of interest, but
it can be recalled if needed.
The broken treasury" report
which has been broadcast is evi-
IDENTIFY political story sent out to
discredit the administration Of Gov
ernor Vic Donahey The funds with
which salaries of many state en-
ployes are paid are low because the
time has been changed for county
settlements, but the depletion Of
this fund is no surprise when the
Attorney General and other state Of
ficers maintain such expensive corps
Of assistants, paying some of them
a salary greater than that of the
governor of the state.
In Ohio there is just one Demo-
cratic elective state official, and
that is Governor Donahey. Every
other elective officer Of Ohio Is a
Republican, and has been for years.
If the forces of these office hold
ers are increased to such an extent
that cost of maintenance of their Of
fees mounts, it is no fault of the
governor, The population of state
iyn-
for the insane and feeble minded,
has increased tremendously during
the past two years. More attendants
are required to care for these. and
the cost of feeding them naturally
shows an increase.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-08-26

Visitors to Columbus and those
who enjoy spending part Of their
time in the spacious and shady
lawns surrounding the state house,
will be surprised at the magnificent
new trees which have been placed in
the square during the past few
months. The work was all done by
students OF the forestry division OF
Hyder weekly herald. [volume] (Hyder, Alaska) 1924-1934, 1926-04-21

tremely profitable. Then the
foreign seal poacher entered
the field and in order to put
q stop to the illegal catching
of fur seals, that would event.
ually cause their extinction,
the United States government
started .confiscating boats and
licenses of all people engaged
in the business, including those
of Americans. The loss incurr-
ed by owners operating under
licenses was estimated OF $751;
100000, but adjusting the
claim has been under advise
ment for some % years.
Hyder weekly herald. [volume] (Hyder, Alaska) 1924-1934, 1926-04-21

taken last year, the benefits
of which will begin to APP
pear upon the completion in
March of the new mill unit.
1t will be observed that, as
deduction from total earnings,
taxes for 1926 arc $4O5,848-
.48 compared with $188, $780,
.35, in 1924, even though the
earnings in 1926 were less.
This is due to new ruling
made last year by the Finance
Minister of British Columbia
with respect to permissible de-
auctions from earnings, for
ore depletion, in arriving at
taxable earnings in conform
ity with which ruling, your
your Company was required to
pay the Provincial Govern
ment of British Columbia
$213,99O.99 as additional tax
es for preceding years. At the
same time the Finance Minis
ter reduced the Provincial tax
from 10 per cent to 8 per cent,
upon net earnings. Even with
this reduction to 8 per cent,
however, the fact remains that
metal mining operations in
British Columbia, taking also
into consideration the Domin-
ion Of Canada tax, have a
heavier burden Of taxation
than in any other Province OF