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The Washington times., 1926-03-20

eTke Death 81 the gust II Like
The End 81 BeauEffu1 Day.
VICTOR HUGO.
b GEORGE 4 DURNO
Inlernal.saaI News service

PLYMOUTH. VI. March 20.f.I
win l'fe ~ ny eyes unto tie bills
from whence corneth my help.
help
In ! driving Vermont snow
storm : President buried his father
here today buried him where he
had lived out long and fulsome
life; where he had preferred TO
die.
On snow-driven hillside look
inr out on the towering peaks of
the Green Mountain range he had
loved, Col John G. Coolidge was
lowered into his grave
Black and Dreary
Calvin Coolidge had lost his
father; Plymouth township had lost
its first citizen. Only fast dis
appearing square brown patch in
the otherwise unbroken mantle OF
white remained as an unwritten
epitapla to this sturdy old man of
the hills.
The scene at the family plot OF
the plymouth grounds was bleak
and 6ireary in the extreme, typical
OF this relentless mountain country
in winter time.
A heavy snow, driven by an icy
wind, swept blindingly into the faces
OF the little band of mourners,
standing knee deep already in that
which had fallen earlier in the win
ter.
Muffled against the elements they
knew so well, they were turning
the old Colonel to the soil of his
beloved mountains. just as he had
requested on his deathbed.
At 11:4O the President and Mrs.
Coolidge and their son John
reached Plymouth from their hotel
at Woodstock.
The last seven miles had been
made in an open sleigh, the snow
beating pitilessly in their faces.
Just ahead OF them had come the
hearse, mounted on runners.
The President and his family
went Immediately to the farm house,
where all was In readiness for the
funeral.
The coffin had been placed in the
corner Of the parlor, top back.
Across the lower portion Of the
CONTINUED on Page 2. Column 81
The Washington times., 1926-03-20
Pirates' Seize Shin

HONG KONG. March 20,--Pirates
travelling as passengers seized the
small French steamer Jade. which
was bound for Hong Kong, and
conveyed her to Bias Bay, on the
coast OF Kwantung. where they re.
moved bullion worth $4,000. Tha.
passengers were not molested.
The Washington times., 1926-03-20
ESTATE or a. r. OETZ
ESTIMATED At $4,000

August r. Getz, building contrac-
tor, who died December %, left an
estate estimated at $4s.OOe, aecord-
ing to the petition Of his son. viii
liam A. Getz. for the probate of his
will filed today.
The deceased owned real estate
assessed at $39,5S4 and had personal
property valued at $3,429.72. He is
survived by five children and three
grandchildren. Attorney Walter NJ.
Bastian represents the estate.
The Washington times., 1926-03-20
TAII Or DEATH
CLUES FOUND

nv International News Service
BOSTON. March 90 after q four
the mysterious, unsolved murder Of
William Desmond Taylor. n1ovlng
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1926-09-11

through your newspapers They not our terms but
theirs.
fought and ruined my health to my dying day to
protect this country and back It is a worse
fight to live in it because our own kth and kin are in
the lines fighting and suffering slow starvation that
is than real war
There it is mostly short sharp and sweet, but here
workers children fading before ones own
eyes, bighted by poor food and suffering from shOddy
clothes and footwear We pay the topmost price, but
even food-suffs faxed up, everything we wear
Is shoddy and faxed
We won't accept them-just we'll starye above
ground underground working for them. SO now
they say we fighting the community What a lie!
If the coal owners the community, then goodness
help us in the next They haven't the courage
heart of field So don't you fall for their lies
there We not Bolshies or Communists, we
just workers fighting for living wage; fighting for
womenfolks and children. The greatest call ever
heard was, "Suffer the little children to unto me-.
Why should the workers in the family of god get the
worst upon his table every time? He doesn't wish IL
that way, I'm sure. He gave brains as well as q
place to put food, and If don't brains what
is the of god giving them to US?
who fights for bread for his children is all
that is bad He is Bolshie or in other terms Red.
Why, now, to me he is only human being For being
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1926-09-11

The Priest to the Miner: BE humble, m Y
Directors work is done some nice villa in some nice
climate That means nil regards producing a dram
of coal ii
They have big villas here. and when the weather is
nice they come home. Their gardeners foot
men, chaueurs etc. classed on the pit books as
producers of coal.
Do they pay Of their regular income for the food
they eat, wines they drink cigars they smoke, rent
taxes etc, clothes and what-nots?
No, they call all that stores timber etc in other
words costs of production" and that is how they rob
us; where the trouble is concealed. Even our local
bosses are supplied with gardners motor cars wire
less outfits house, free COAL light etc. They have ban.
quets every Often Xmas time they have bonus and
big fat turkey; also holidays with pay and pay for
sickness
Not satisfied with all that they put their friends into
jammy" (sof) jobs. doing nothing, only hanging on
In the pit work In the waste is awful to see and the
plant lying about is enough to make one weep. They
don't put practical men in charge underground now
they are all mostly paper men," and they know no
more about producing ton Of coal than farm labor
er To think clearly Of It all is enough to send true
practical collier of his nut You should see mining
now as it is carried here Halffull drains are COM
ing up the pits owing present conveyor sys-
tenn
But with all that, the pits are paying the owners
very well indeed. I'm working harder seven hours
than did eight Why? Because there Is more speed
and hustle.
Again, there here byproduct-works on top of the
pit the finest in the world also the biggest power
in England
All this is run free Of charge by the small coal VIC
I'LL for nothing. The profits from these concerns are
not counted in with the regular mine proceeds at all
Well, Is this fairf
The profits the by-products alone will cover all
pit expenses out they tell that separate indus
try and does not come into our earnings Gee. Il IS
jammy for them, isn't 1T
The terms the mine owners offered us. you know
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1926-09-11
A Letter from a British Miner.

long standing years viii be cleaned of the bottom of
the ship Of state All these old lords etc. nothing
but scabs and fungus To they the most useless
1okers born
Blue blood, is tf Why, the rotten lot don't Eng
land three parts Of every year. 1t Is good enough
for them. "Beastly climate you know" Well, there
are many hotter places sure
You can bet there attempts made to blacken
case In the eyes Of the outside world But don't fan
for them. Russia has to do with this than
the poor old man in the moon
The whole case rests upon starvation wages versus
the present position, and have had option but
accept this fight The whole show has been played
by the other side
Russia has no hand In the making Of this pie. The
wages offered are too low to keep body and soul to-
gether and that rs why all the other workers are with
They say pits don't pay bigger lie was never
invented They are paying good they did
but greed rules their brains.
This is the agreement have: So much for wages
80 much for prohtsand much for costs of produc
tion-On the coal produced Now this Is how the blind
side of the business is worked show the outfits don't
pay.
Here it is called c. o. p e. costs Of Production"
Directors fees into thousands of pounds besides
their gross profits the money they have invested
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1926-09-11

less he would be the biggest coward known Why ever
since nature formed ITSELF the smallest thinks known
will fight for their young. So not really bad
ever here. ~
Cook is obeying mandate and his own. and be-
lieye he knows his job To the other side, his
great fault is he will not his price He hits too
straight for them, and he is beating them on tactics
have spoken of this useless mob Of lords, sirs
dukes, ETC., over here. Since the have added
a good many more.
We have to every milestone now: the old coun
try is honeycombed with them-they bleed the land
They are useless ballast every time, with their deer
parks and hunting grounds
They say, Send the skilled men overseas, or use
Canada. but our deer parks, Oh, mol" t
We willing to work, and work hard for a square
meal but can't expect it under the circumstances
have shown YOU
what to do?" is the next question, know
what would do if had my way.
You may have friends calling and talking about u.s.
SO don't be afraid to show them letter Truth here
is bugbear TO many in high places. Our papers
mostly dictated lies when anything affecting the work
ers is concerned. So don't fall for those lies
The printed wagescae issued by the Powell Dufryn
Steam Coal Co., Ltd, and made up according to the
awards Of Earl Buxton and Lord ST. Adwyn will show
you that the standard rate plus per cent and plus
subsistence allowance that is the total wage, extends
from minimum of shillings 3d. for single
Fl years of age, to a maximum of shillngs, 3D. for
married men, per day.
This would be- in U. S. money a daily wage of from
s1.SS for single men, to S172 for married men,
When you consider that have to pay much for
almost everything here as you do in America and more
for some things, why you what this to
the workers families here.
These wage-terms kindly offered to by the
company. supposed to accept Also upon day to
day contracts" af@ hH 5a4 .sa.
Well good luck and cherrio. r~ b slHE s,9qsy
Robert b. a D.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1926-09-11
Fighting for a Square Deal
froma Miner.

The following letter was sent by a South Wales
her to a friend in the United States who was kind
ugh to let have for publication in this magazine
hough dealing with the first weeks of the great
Ike, the letter represents document of tremendous
Dortance for the understanding of the historic
I taking place In England).
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-03-11
MON U nj IL n r s
Jacob H. Stalker
McCOnnelsyille o.
lerly Jones Monumental Works
Don't Overlook A Good Thing

From Jas. Edwards, Montgomery,
Ala, comes this letter containing a
valuable suggestion.-"I feel like a
new man since taking FOLEY'S
HONEY AND TAR. Can sleep all
night, soreness in my chest is gone,
so is the bad cough. Ny whole fam
lily use it for coughs, colds and
Group, and it always helps" Stops
tickling in throat, nervous hacking,
and puts a soothing healing coating
on a raw inflamed throat. Don't
overlook FOLEY'S HONEY AND
TAR.-Sold Everywhere.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-03-11

Mrs. f. B. Kraps returned Satur-
day from Martins Ferry where she
went as a delegate from here to the
parent-teachers' district meeting
held at that place, The district
comprises a number OF counties.
Muskingum county was represented
by large delegation. The sessions
were held in the new high school
auditorium, and at 6 O'Clock ban
quet was served The state meeting
will be held Oct. S. in Marietta, and
in all probability the next district
meeting will be at GAINESVILLE.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-03-11
Boxing Show At Marietta,

The next boxing show will be held
under the auspices of Company A,
on Tuesday evening, March %, at
the armory in Marietta. 1t was
originally planned to hold the show
on March Is. Match maker Joe
Murphy promises one of the great
est boxing cards ever presented in
Marietta for the next show.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-03-11

Miss Nellie Bone who has been
supervisor of the GAINESVILLE We'll
fare association, has resigned her
position and goes to Columbus
where she has accepted the po-
sition of executive secretary of
bthe executive relief board. Since
the organization of the welfare asso-
citation in GAINESVILLE, Miss Bone had
been connected with it, and her SER
vices have been of the very best.
She is a daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
j. HI. Bone of GAINESVILLE, and if she
concludes to locate in Columbus,
she may be joined later by her par
entS.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-03-11

Following is the program OF
Beech Grove grange meeting, Sat
urday, March 20: Song, by grange;
My experience in potato growing
Geo. Richardson; The farm garden
Mertie Reed; music, Marietta White;
Shall we use the old hen or the
hatchery to raise chicks, Nellie Der
wacter; Planning the spring house
work, Georgia Buchanan. Let all
'who are taking part in the play, be
at this meeting for we will prac-
tice. NIX.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-03-11

Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Ray who had
been spending the winter in Florida,
but were headed for home and were
spending a week in Washington, d.
c.. arrived home the first of the
week, being called by the serious
illness of Mrs. Rays mother Mrs.
John Gilliland of Bristol township.
Mrs. Ray came by ! rail as far as
GAINESVILLE, arriving home Sunday,
while MIR. Ray drove their car, get
ting in Monday.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-03-11
Our spring time models in ladies'
and misses dresses sure show char
acter and class. White.
NEELYVILLE SWITCH
OPERATOR WANTED

Sealed bids will be received up
until noon, Monday, March Is, for
Neelyyille switch tender, for a per-
iod of one year beginning April l.,
1925. House, garden stable and
garage are furnished. The board of
trustees reserve the right to reject
any or all bids. Send bids to the
secretary, Frank Chapman, Stock
port route 8. 25f3
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-03-11
Gard of Thanks

We desire to take this means of
thanking the ministers, singers,
those who furnished autos at the
time of the funeral, and who sent
flowers, and all others who. assisted
in any way either at the time of the
sickness or after the death of our
husband and father j. B. Farra.-
Mrs. Annie Farra, Mrs. Stella Dur
bin, j. w. Farra, Mrs. Bernlce
Shaw
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-03-11
FOR COMMISSIONER

Please announce to the Republi-
can voters of Morgan county that I
am a candidate for county commits
sioner, from Union township, sub
ject to the decision of the Republi-
can voters at the August primary.
Your support will be appreciated. -
H. F. CARTER. m4tf
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-03-11

The program for the meeting of
Todds grange No. 1857, March 10,
is as follows: Song, by grange; roll
call, the most wonderful sight I
ever saw; Is it profitable for farm
er to tolerate nothing but pure bred
stock on his farm, Elmer Cheadle;
Several advantages of radio in
the home, Ida Greathouse; What
type of road should be built in
rural localities, r. B. Pierpoint;
Birthday of the grange and where
first meeting was held, Julia Bark
hurst.-Lillie Ellis, Lecturer.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-03-11

Marriage licenses were recently
issued in Noble county, to Ray ii.
Ball of Gary, Ind, and Laura Archer
of Center township, and Oliver II.
Mickle of Marietta and Emma M.
Tilton of South Olive.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-03-11

Mr.. Harry Taylor, editor and pub
Usher of the Portsmouth Times, is
with his wife, spending the winter
touring South America. They expect
| to be gone until May.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-03-11
FOR, REPRESENTATIVES,

Please announce that I will be
Republican ticket, at the August
primary. Second term. L. t.
GRAY m11tf
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-03-11

Miss Bertha Biedenbach of the
Douda ranch near Malta, left Tues
day for Wheeling, w. Va, where
she is visiting her sister Mrs. John
Burkhart
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-03-11

Mr. James Hooper who has been
employed with a construction com
pany in work at Kingston, Md.
came home last Thursday. While
about his work he fell, badly hurt
ing his back, and was in the hos
pital about two weeks before com
ing here. If he is able, he will re-
turn to his work April /. Mr.. Roy
Carder who went away with him, is
employed as waiter in one of the
leading restaurants of Baltimore.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-03-11

Following is the program fol
Meigs Valley grange for March 20
at 1880 p. IN. Roll call. answered
by comic story; Has Columbus al
ways been the capital of Ohio, For
est Ray; Through what medium dc
we learn in latter school" days, C
B. Ray; music, Mrs. Davis and Mr.
CASTOR; Things worth while, Ellis
Wilson, reading, Jessie Cordray;
From what sources did Ohio cOun-
ties derive their names, Winifred
Jenkins-XX.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-03-11

Mrs. Mary Sims of this place,
who makes her home with her
daughter Mrs. M. M. Mcdonald, is
quite i'll and confined to her bed.
She is suffering with exhaustion
and weakness.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-03-11

Last Sunday Atty G. Fl. Fouts
had in his Sunday school class, a
genuine new scholar. He is about
80 years of age, and according to
his own statement, it was the first
time he ever attended Sunday
school,
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-03-11

Mr.. John Bozman of Meigsville
township returned home Monday, al
ter having spent about week visit
ing his daughter Mrs. John Whitney
of Cleveland.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-03-11

Monday night the Lowell cooper
ative store was robbed of merchan-
disc valued at about $100. Entrance
was made by means of skeleton
key.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-03-11

Mrs. A. A. Forrest has been on
the sick list for the past three
weeks, suffering with a heavy cold
and gathering in her head.-Bev-
erly Dispatch, March 4
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-03-11

The trial of James j. Mercer,
charged with the Staying of G. Har-
vey Geist, shoe manufacturer of
GAINESVILLE, will open in the Mus
kingum county court of common
pleas, Monday. Judge E. r. East
man of Ottawa county will preside
at the trial. Attorneys Soliday and
Maxwell will represent the alleged
slayer, and Atty T. e. McElhiney
has been retained to aid Prosecutor
Grassland.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-03-11

The new spring dress materials
do look prettier than ever before
and so reasonable in price
Whites.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-03-11

A marriage license was issued
recently in Perry county, to Harold
". Zinsmeister and Inez Escover,
both of Crooksviile.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-03-11

700 persons had dry cleaning
done last year Were you one? Gar
ments wear longer; they look bet
ter.-The Elite Press Shop. 11m2
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-03-11

1t is stated that w. S. Corner OF
Beverly has sold his It's acre fruit
and dairy farm, including il dairy
cows, and milk trade, three horses,
all farm machinery and crops, to G..
w. and o. w. Stringer of West I'm
ion, w. Va. and they will take pos
session about the first of April.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-03-11

Born March 2 to Mr.. and Mrs.
Ivan Miller of Waterford, a daugh-
ter-g granddaughter of Mr.. and Mrs
Frank Miller and of Mr.. Laughridge
of Roxbury.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-03-11

Marietta papers noted the fact
that Judge w. III. Leeper of that
city has been confined to his home
recently, with a heavy cold.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-03-11

The Beverly paper. stated that
Mrs. Mary Beebout of Coal Run,
who has been absent from her teach
ing duties for several weeks on ac-
count of illness, expects to return
soon to her former position at the
Indian reservation near Cheyenne,
s. D.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-03-11

Mr.. w. R. Scott of Columbus, in
writing the Democrat about
change of address on his paper,
states that they have sold their
grocery business on Spring street in
that city.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-03-11

Mrs. Roy Newman of the Penns-
vile road spent Saturday in Zanes-
vile with her mother-in-law Mrs.
M. L. Newman, who underwent a
major operation about two weeks
ago at the Bethesda hospital. While
she went through the operation in
good shape and for time was do
ing nicely, she has not since been
getting along so well.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-03-11

Mr.. Offord Richardson of the
clothing department of the A. A.
Coulson store has been confined to
his home with grip.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-03-11

Auditor and Mrs. Chas. E. Harp
er have been visiting this week IN
GAINESVILLE with the latter's brother
Atty H. c. Pugh.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-03-11

New Allen A Black Cat hosiery
to match the shade of our ladies'
spring slippers. Some class
Whites.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-03-11

Nos. % and Ais boys and girls
Black Cat stockings, all sizes. Col
ors. black, brown, beige and white,
25c.-White's.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-03-11
Watch your subscription label.

There will be an entertainment
and miscellaneous social at Pleasant
Hill school in Bristol township, Sat
urday night, March 13.-W. l..
Smith, teacher.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-03-11

Coulson's windows are always
tippers as to the newest creatlons
in all lines.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-03-11

Our Nunn-Bush oxfords for men
never have the gaps.-Coulson's.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-03-11

Mr.. Dean Johnson of Duncan
Falls was a business visitor here
Saturday
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-03-11

New supply of sheetrock wall
board, at the Malta Hardware Com
pany. 4mz
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-03-11

Five more new arrivals of ladies'
pumps, at Coulson's, this week.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-03-11

The new draperies and curtain
materials are something different
for spring. See them at Whites.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-03-11

| "Yoette," that's the new monthly
these pumps are always exclusive
and not duplicated-sold only at
| Coulson's.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-03-11

Our bargain basement is showing
some real values in mems and boys
dress and work Whites.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-03-11

Read McKeown & Carter's ad
this week. 1t will pay you.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-03-11

Miss Sydnia Rowland of this place
went Saturday to Elyria where she
has a position.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-03-11

Mr.. Perry Davis of this place
went to Roseville Wednesday to Wis
it for a time.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-03-11

A news item of recent date from
Cumberland, o., said: Mrs. Harry
Burr of Akron has returned home
after visit with her brother Floyd
Secrest and wife, in Cambridge. She
also visited her father near Hos
kinsville, who has been very ill.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-03-11

The Community Civic club will
meet Tuesday, March 16, at the
home of Mrs. Charles Abel.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-03-11

Nos. % and AIS boys and girls
Black Cat stockings, all sizes. Col
ors, black, brown, beige and white.
25c.-White's.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-03-11

The new spring dress materials
do look prettier than ever before,
and so reasonable in price
Whites.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-03-11

Mrs. Alice Ritchey of Hebron
came Monday for a visit with MISS
Kate Scott and other relatives.