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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-08-22
TRACTION MERGER
BILL TO Be URGED
Utilities Body Plans Action
This Fall, if Measure Is
Found Legal.

Serious consideration of the long
proposed merger of street car com.
panies will be given by the Public
Utilities Commission this fall, 1t was
indicated today by John w. Childress,
the chairman.
AS it's initial step Mr.. Childress an
nounced that the commission would
refer to Corporation Counsel w. w.
Bride and Peoples Counsel Ralph B.
Fleharty the bill introduced in the
last Congress which was designed to
force a consolidation of the street rail-
way companies, with view of having
them determine whether the measure
is constitutional. If Mr. Bride and
Mr.. Fleharty hold it legal it Is likely.
he indicated, that this bill will be in.
troduced again in the next Congress.
Private Merger Seen.
Chairman Childress expressed the
opinion, however, that a voluntary
merger probably would be more salts
factory than one forced by legislation.
And he confidently expects the car
companies and the North American
Co. to bring it about long before 1t
could be accomplished by legislation.
because the car companies most likely
would delay the negotiations by test
ing the constitutionality of any
merger law in the courts.
Public sentiment is strongly in
favor of a merger, and / believe the
car companies know it and will strive
to bring it about without legislation
said Mr.. Childress. "And l have rea-
son to believe, too, that definite step
toward the merger will be taken by
the North American Co. and other IN
terested parties in the near future,
and thus avoid the need of legislation.
Action to Be Pressed.
"Any legislation intended to force
a merger would have to have teeth,
and according to my observations leg.
islation with teeth is usually held to
be unconstitutional"
Since it's creation in the Spring the
new commission has not concerned
itself seriously with the merger ques-
ton, although its members have been
endeavoring to keep informed on the
movements of the North American
Co. and the traction companies them
selves looking toward q unified oper-
alton of the car lines. But now. Mr..
Childress said. the proposed merger
appears to be the most important mat
ter confronting the commission, and
much time will be devoted to plans for
bringing 1t about.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-08-22
POLISH PILOT ARRESTED.

WARSAW, Poland, August % @.-
Another minor incident, one of sew
eral recently. between Poland and
Lithuania, was reported today in the
holding by the Lithuanian authorities
Of . Polish air pilot named ,Ruszkow.
ski. who fell in Lithuanian territory.
Ruszkowski at first was lodged in
a prison hospital. but later was trans.
ferred to Kovno on the contention by
the Lithuanian authorities that be
was acting a. q spy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-08-22
COLONEL'S BODY FOUND.

SAN FRANCISCO, August % Op)
The body Of Jacob f. Brandt, a
colonel in the World War. who disap
peared near Portola, Calf, high in
the Sierras, June IL, 1925. was found
yesterday by telegraph company
employe tramping through the forest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-08-22
SUMMARY

TwO-base hits-Speaker MrManus Heilmann.
Thrpe-base hits--Warner, Blue.
stolen base-Harris.
Sacrifices-Shea. FOthergill. Heilmann.
Double plays--Bluege to Harris to McNeely:
Warner to Gehringer to Blue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-08-22
Papers Filed in
Supreme
Court.
CROPLEY TALKS
TO MUSMANNO
Justice Officials Say
Records Show No
Murder Data.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
The petitions of counsel for Sacco
and Vanzetti asking reviews of the
proceedings in their case in the
Massachusetts courts were docketed
today in the Supreme Court.
The petition seeking review of the
action OF the Superior Court of
Norfolk County, in which the men
were tried and convicted, was given
the number AT, while that asking a
review of the action of the Massa-
chusetts Supreme Court was num-
bered 468.
The two petitions were docketed
after c. Elmore Cropley, clerk of the
highest tribunal, talked over long
distance telephone with Michael
Musmanno of counsel for the con-
demned men concerning the papers
which Miss Jessica Hill of the
office of Arthur d. Hill, one defense
counsel. had brought here today to
be filed as the record in the two
cases.
Court Gets Assurances.
Mr.. Musmanno assured the court Of
fetal that he would today enter into a
stipulation with the district attorney
at Boston as to what part of the record
should he presented for presentation
should the cases later go to the court
here.
The clerk had previously refused to
file the petitions on the ground that
the papers were not in proper form.
When the clerks office opened this
morning Miss Hill submitted the pa.
pers. duplicates of which had been
sent by mail but which have yet
to be received.
Acting Attorney General Farnum
who in a statement yesterday said
he would permit Gov. Fuller, the
attorney general of Massachusetts or
the Lowell commission to inspect the
departments records il they re-
quested such authority. declared to-
day that his department has mo
Sacco -Vanzetti fiie."
The scattered references to the
men in the department records relate
principally to the Wall Street bomb
explosion of 1920 and are mingled
in general records of the Washing
ton. New York and Boston offices, he
said.
Nothing About Murder Case.
A rigid inspection of all records in
these offices, he said, showed nothing
relating to the murder cases except
reports on the placing OF an observer
in prison to listen to Saccos dis
cussions with visitors in an attempt
to find a clue to the perpetrators Of
the Wall Street explosion, and a re-
quest from the Massachusetts author.
tiles for information as to whether
New York anarchists had received
sudden large deposits after the
murder.
These references. Mr.. Farnum said,
constitute all Of the files relating in
any way to the murder.
1.-The department wa$ not inves.
tigating the radical activities of Sacco
and VanZetti when they were arrest
ed, nor planning an investigation or
pursuing them in any shape or form, 4"
he added.
Efforts Of the Sacco-Vanzetti defense
committee to have members Of labor
unions in Boston go on a sympathy
strike today had brought about 800
workers out up to noon today.
The full result of the committee
appeal could not be told until a can
vass Of the needle trades workers had
been made in the afternoon. Labor
union officials had refused to sanction
a strike.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-08-22

Left on bases-WashingtOn, @; Detroit. 4.
Bases on balls-Of Hadley. =: of Gibson, 3.
struck 0ut--By Gibson. 2.
Umpires-Messrs. Hildebrand. MCGOWAN and
Time OF game hour and 80 minutes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-08-22
Steamer Being Towed.

BORDEAUX, France, August % N)
A wireless message from the Danish
steamer Cyril. reported i'm distress in
the Bay of Biscay Yesterday. says she
is out of danger and is being towed to
Brcst.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-08-22
WEATHER.
10. 8. Weather Bureau Forecast.l

Partly cloudy tonight: tomorrow in
creasing cloudiness. not much change
in" temperature. Temperatures: High
est, 81. at 3:45 pm. yesterday; lowest,
Ga. at 345 am. today.
Full report on Page 2.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-08-22
Ex-Representative Nelson Dies.

GRANTSBURG, Wis. August %
R).-A. p. Nelson, former Repre-.
sentative from Wisconsin, and for Ia
years a University OF AWisconsin
regent, died here yester, b from a
heart attack,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-08-22

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.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-01-13
POSTOFFICE is TO CHANGE
LOCATION JAN. 1. 1928

For several years the postoffice
department has been looking for a
uew location here for the local post
office, and Mrs. Rosa M. Fouts, post
master, received word Tuesday that
the department had accepted the
terms of Mr.. III. A. Coulson for the
leasing of the room now occupied
by the Miller Furniture company.
The postoffice will occupy the en-
tire lower floor, and Mr.. Coulson is
to fully equip it in an up-to-date
condition, even for city delivery.
The change will be made Jan. /,
1928. We understand that the de-
partment has given Mr.. Coulson a
ten year lease at $1,000 per year,
Mr.. Coulson to furnish light, heat,
water, and repairs.
The cost of equipping the room it
is stated will be close to $4,000.
Both the building and location arr
ideal for postoffice purposes.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-01-13
MRS. EMMA GRAHAM DIES
AFTER A LONG ILLNESS

Mrs. Emma Graham. wife OF
Charley Graham, died Tuesday af-
ternoon about 4:30 O'Clock, at the
family home near Pennsyille. She
had heen i'll for several years with
lung trouble, and for the past three
months had been bedfast. She was
53 years of age and was a daughter
of the late Perley and Anna Bond
Wood and was born in Marion town
ship. Her husband survives. and
two children-Mrs. Annie Wether-
ell Of near Pennsville, and Dwight
of the home. Two brothers and a
sister are also living. A. and
Charles X. Wood and Miss Matte
Wood, all of Chesterhill. One sis
ter Mrs. VIM. Elliott is deceased,
and two brothers died when young.
The deceased was an excellent wom-
an. Since early in life she had
been a member of the Chesterhill
NJ. E. church.
Funeral services will be held
Friday morning. The cortege will
leave the late home at 10 O'Clock,
and services will be held at the
Pennsville Christian church at II
o'clock, conducted by Elder c. H.
NORM. Interment will be made in
Pennsville cemetery.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-01-13
VILLAGE COUNCIL NEWS
MAYORS BUDGET SUBMITTED

The city council transacted bat
little business at their last meet
ing which was held Friday night
other than making out budgets
and fixing appropriations. etc. TO:
the ensuing year.
| An ordinance was passed grant
ing the Standard Oil Company the
privilege of laying pipe line from
their filling station here at the foot
of Main street. to the waters edge
of the Muskingum giver.
The following afnounts were sub
mitted to the council by the mayor,
in his budget for the several funds,
for the year 1927, for various pur-
poses:
General fund: For council, S288;
mayor, s440; clerk, $3.50; treasur-
er, 5000; legal advertising. $40;
legal blanks, s25; contingent, s45.
Total s1,51S.
Safety fund: Marshal, $3.50.
Service fund. Street repair.
! $500; street cleaning, 1915; street
| lighting, $5,30S; sewers and drain
age, s100; sidewalks and cross
walks, $25; building and rent,
$1,O76.44; contingent, s100.
Sinking: Bonds and interest,
s6,163.75.
The foregoing are the amounts
named. however council is not as
sured that it will receive the
amOuDtS asked for
Gasoline Tax Money
The total amount of gasoline tax
for the year past, coming to the
corporation, was 1886. One-sixth
of it is appropriated by the state
toward repair of inter-county and
main market highways. The bal
ance goes in the street repair of
the service fund, and can be used
for no other purpose.
Receipts From Rents
Receipts the past year for rent
were: Opera house, $500; postoffice,
$500; DR.. Leeper's office, $50.
Receipts and Expenditures for 1926
The receipts and expenditures of
the several funds for the year past
were: Receipts or general fund,
$1,7O0.14; expenditures, $3.50;
safety, receipts, $779.52; expendi-
lures, $715; service, receipts, So
540.92; expenditures, $5,495.74;
maintenance and repair, receipts,
$1,000; expenditures, $97S.23. To-
tai receipts, s10,32O.64; expendi-
lures. ,43897. OF the receipts,
$5,21S92 were from regular taxes;
$4,000 from special street clean
ing tax; fines, s423.50; interest,
1880; permits, $40; inheritance
tax, $66S.50; cigarette tax, $31.9S;
gasoline tax, 1885; rents, $3.50,
and about 500 from miscellaneous
sources.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-01-13
MRS. RACHEL Il. LAWRENCE,
AGED RESIDENT HERE, DIES

The death of Mrs. Rachel r.
Lawrence, one of McConnelsgille's
aged and highly regarded residents,
occurred at her home here Sunday
morning at 1895. Death resulted
from general breaking down of
the system, and she had been iii the
last two years, being bedfast most
of the time during that period.
Mrs. Lawrence's maiden name
was Brown. She was born near Nc
Connelsville, May 13, 1885, making
her in her DIST year 1t the time of
her death, and had spent all of her
long life in and near this place.
The late Mrs Sarah Parr, Mrs. Mar
garet Huff and Mrs. Mary Thompson
were her sisters, the last named
dying at a comparatively early
age. Her husband Andrew J.
Lawrence died AZ years ago. She
was the mother Of four children,
the oldest Of whom was Mrs. Mary
Jeffers, whose death occurred 20
years ago. Those surviving are the
son Charles Lawrence who is To-
Gated in Washington, D. c., and the
two daughters, Bertha and Ella
Lawrence of the home, who have
been devoted in the care and at
tendance upon their mother. Mrs.
Lawrence about 73 years ago be-
came a member of the local Presby-
terian church.
Funeral services We're held from
the residence Tuesday at O'Clock,
Rev. A. N. Grove of the Presbyter-
ian church and Rev. Q. j. Moore Of
the Methodist Episcopal church Of
ficiating. Mr.. H. c. Betz sang
What Friend We Have in Je-
sus.' Interment was made in
the McConnelsvilie cemetery.
Owing to the illness of his wife.
Mr.. Chas. Lawrence was unable to
be in attendance at his mothers
funeral.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-01-13
SCOUT ANNIVERSARY WEEK
FEBRUARY 6-12

The Morgan county Boy Scout
committee has arranged a program
for the troops in this county, in OBJ
servance of the 18th anniversary of
the chartering of the boy scout Or
ganization in the United States. All
scouts are expected to give special
attention to the observance of the
scout oath and laws and the good
turn; and all persons of the COM
munities in which there are troops,
are urged to attend and enter into
all the activities of the week, es-
pecially the county "Rodeo" or raj
ly at the McConnelsville armory on
Thursday evening. Program for
week of Feb. 6-12, is as follows:
Sunday-"Scout Sunday" Scouts
to attend and assist in own church
services in morning, and in a union
service in evening.
Monday-"Home Day. Special
attention given to good turns
around home and for parents. Spe-
cial scout show at opera house.
Tue day-"Anniversary Day.
Scouts in charge of raising and
lowering of town flag. Scouts and
committeeman to be guests at Ro-
tary club banquet at 6 o'clock, and
renew oath at 8:15.
Wednesday - rs c>h ool Day"
Scouting to be observed in chapel
exercises at schools. This evening
especially reserved for school study.
Thursday" Community Day"
Delivery of flowers to sick at $3.50.
County rally at armory. $50, pot
luck supper-scOuts, parents,
friends. 1880, scout rodeo. $3.50,
court of honor. 900, presentation
of Eagle scout badges.
Friday-"Patriotis Day.
Saturday-"Out-do Day.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-01-13
Mrs. Ernest Beckwith Dies

Last Friday morning relatives In
Malta and McConnelsville received
the word that Mrs. Mary Beckkwith,
wife of Ernest Beckwith, had died
suddenly at Dayton. O., where the
family had been residing. Death
followed the administering of anti
toxin by their doctor.
Mrs. Beckwith's maiden name
was Mary Leiber. She was former
ly of Newark, and was about 80
years of age at the time of her
death. Besides her husband she is
survived by two sons, Robert, aged
eight years, and James, IA months.
She also leaves her parents Mr.. and
Mrs. F.. H. Leiber of Newark, and
four brothers. and one sister. She
was a member of the Catholic
church, and funeral services We're
held Monday at $50 from the New
ark Catholic church. Interment
was made at Newark. The passing
of Mrs. Beckwith is one of particu-
lar sadness, and the members of the
family have the sympathy of large
circle of relatives and friends in
this community.
Among those present at the fu-
neral were Mr.. and Mrs. F. c..
Beckwith, Mr.. and Mrs. A. G. Tay-
lor and daughter Hester, Miss Mol
lie Hutchins, and NJ Victor Jaynes,
all of Malta, and Mrs. j. w. Carter
and Mrs. Fred Barkhurst, of McCon-
nelsville. Mr.. and Mrs. Edsell Mil
Ter and Mrs. Victor Jaynes were up
at Newark Sunday.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-01-13
Al, The Churches
McIhodl.t FplscopaI Chnrch

Sunday school at 9:15 a. m
Earle Eyeland, superintendent
There win be. the launching Of a
forward movement Morning wor-
ship ~ 1890. The pastor will
speak on Human Progress. a vital
Process. This Is the last of three
Sunday morning messages on "Hu.
man Progress" Epworth League al
l6:45 p. m. Evening worship at
1880. The pastor will speak brief
ly of Charles Wesley and His
Hymns" This will be hymn
Isinging service in which all the
hymns used will be those of Charles
Wesley. There is cordial inyi-
tation to all who would worship
here.-O. J. Moore, pastor.
Church OF Christ
(Seyenth Street,
Bible study at 9:30 a. m Morn
ing worship at 1890. Leader.
John F. Miller. Lesson, Romans.
lst chapter. Subject, Duration of
Time" Evening service at Z
O'Clock. Leader, Ernest Price. Les
son, Hebrews. End chapter. Sub
ject, Indifference" Everybody will
be gladly welcomed at these ser
vices.
Malta Methodist Episcopal Church
Sabbath school at 9:15 a. m
Morning service at 1915. Sermon
by the pastor. Revival services
Sunday night and Wednesday night
at O'Clock A cordial welcome
awaits all who come.-G. D. Cliff
ford, pastor.
Presbyterian Church
On next Sabbath. Jan. 16, all the
usual services will be held. to which
you are more than welcome. Do
you love the church? Then be
willing TO sacrifice to make the
church strong. Subject for church
service at 1890: THE Lost Boy"
Luxe 1913. Subject for 7:30. rs
life worth living?'' rs the world
growing better?" Kings meeting
next Wednesday evening n.
Grove. pastor.
Main Street Church OF Christ
Bible school at $50 q n This
reriod is devoted TO study of the
Bible. Charles Havener, auperiu-
tendent AT 1890 the morning
Worship services. Sermon subject,
"A Pilgrims Progress" At $50 D.
m. Christian Endeavor. At 1880,
g ening worship. Sermoa subject.
The Doctrine of Sin" wednesday
evening at 7, prayer meeting. At S
Wednesday evening. the teachers
training class will meet in regular
session. Thursday evening at =
regular meeting OF The choir. You
are invited to attend any Or all OF
these services.-E. F. Kendle, pas
tor
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-01-13

Death OF McGrath Child

Mildred, the 81 months old
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Hiram
L. McGrath, passed away at their
home near Bristol store, Wednes-
day morning about 5 O'Clock. Death
was due to pneumonia. Besides
her parents she is survived by a
half brother, George Mitchell of
the McGrath home. Funeral SER
vices will be held Friday morning
at $50, at the residence, and
interment win be made in the Oak
land cemetery, Muskingum county,
not far from Museville.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-01-13
Sears.Shaner NnptiaIs

The marriage of Tr Ralph Sears
and Miss W.nifred Timer, both of
Columbus, was sc.crni: ed Wednes-
day in the King Avenae Methodist
Episcopal chErch in that city. IN
the presence OF members Of the i'm
mediate families of the contracting
parties and a few intimate friends
Mr.. and Mrs. Sears have been life
long friends. Both were born in
Malta, where they spent the early
part OF their lives Mr.. Sears later
resided in GAINESVILLE, where he grad
uated from the high school, follow
ing which he took a course at the
%. s. H., Columbus, in pharmacy.
He has position as manager of the
Wentz pharmacy at Bexley, Co
iumbus. After leaving Malta, Miss
Shaner resided with her parents in
Newark, graduating from the
schools of that city In the COM
merciai department, and has since
been engaged in stenographic work.
Mr.. Sears is the older son of Mr..
and Mrs. Carl Sears, and his wife is
the younger daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. H. S. Shaner They are very
estimable young people, who have
many friends who extend congrat-
ulations. Following a short we'd
ding trip to Cleveland, they will be
at home in Columbus, where their
apartment is already furnished for
them.
Mrs. Olivia Sears and Mrs. Ella
Aber, both of Malta, grandmothers
of Mr.. Sears. were in attendance at
the wedding.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-01-13
Mother or Mrs. ThOs. Lasley Die

The Bethel, O., Journal of Jan. 7,
had the following:
REV. and Mrs. Thos. Lasley were
called to Columbus, on Tuesday, by
the death of Mrs. L. Martindale
Mrs. Lasley's mother. 1t will be re-
called that the lady was badly in
jured by fall four weeks ago, and
her death has resulted from the in
juries. The body will be taken to
the old home in Gallia county, for
burial"
Following Mrs. Martindale's in
jury, she was in Mt. Carmel hos
,pital for a while, and was then TAX
en- to her own home, where an old
er sister of Mrs. Lasley's, a trained
nurse. came from Eureka Spring,
Ark, to care for her.
The many friends of Rev. and
Mrs. Lasley in McConnelsville.
where they formerly resided for a
time, will extend sympathy to them
in the loss of Mrs. Lasley's mother.
Friends will also be interested to
learn that the Bethel paper in Civ
ing a list of Eastern Star officers
installed in that place recently,
named Rev. Thos. Lasley as Worthy
Patron, and Mrs. Birdie Lasley as
Electa.
The same paper in giving the
Bethel Baptist church notes stated
that beginning with Sunday night,
Jan. 8, when he would preach on
1.-The Look That Saves" Rev. Lasley
was to conduct revival meetings for
ten nights.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-01-13
Farmers Elevator Directors

The same directors and officers of
the Morgan County Farmers Eleva-
tor Co. will serve the coming year
as follows: VIM. Shilling, G. o.
White, C. W. Abel. C. V. Cheadle,
D. L. Wilson, Chas. Finley, w. P.
Chappelear, C. E. Chase, Hiram
Hart Officers are: VIM. Shilling.
president; C. O. White, vice presi-
dent; J. A. Hambleton, secretary
and general manager.