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New Britain herald., 1929-04-19
Expansion Project Def- mitely Rejected After Brief Hearing at Capi- tol Today Members Criticize New Britain for its Remonstrance.
Hardware City's Protest Called filth Hour At- tempt to Drink Water From Same Bowl as Hartford" by Members of Assembly.
Especial to the Herald)

tSHecldI to tne f1eIdlQ) Hartford, April 19-HartforI' $ plan for a huge expansion of its water system through utilization of the valley through which the east branch Of the Pennington river flows, was definitely killed for two years by the cities and boroughs committee of the general assembly today.
 An executive session, lasting but 2o minutes. sounded the doom of what was the most ambitious bill of its kind ever submitted to the leg islature.
 Reasons for Delay
 Senator Robert J. Smith of Man chester. chairman of the cities and boroughs group, said three reasons prompted the action, namely, the fact that another bill has been of- fered to bring about complete study of the states water sources, tigation into the power rights now held by the Stanley Works on the east branch. and the fact that there is not sufficient time for such study as the importance of the bill war rants.
 Among members of the general assembly it was reported that the rights of the Stanley Works, to- gether with the introduction Of the bill to make a study of all water sources and the needs of the com munities of the state would have been sufficient to kill ths 4l,lH had 1t reached the assembly with the approval of the cities and boroughs committee.
 Criticize New Britain
 Prominent members, Senator Smith included, were inclined to regard the appearance of New Brit ain as an objector. as an 11th hour
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New Britain herald., 1929-04-19

Geneva, April 19 tPt-The long awaited expression of the British delegation to the preparatory com mission on disarmament was made by Lord Cushendun today at a meeting badgered by reports the Soviet delegation would bolt the conference. It was principally a plea to consider land and air arma- ments and leave naval armaments until some later time.
 The speech was made in the course of discussion of the German proposal for publicity for arma- ments. and followed tacit rejection by the commission of the broad Soviet proposals for extensive par tial disarmament.
 Litvinoff, the Russian spokesman. protested vigorously at the treat ment given his project, but was told by the usually calm chairman, Jonkheer Loudon of Holland: Put it in writing"
 Russians Will Tarry
 The Russians later denied the persistent rumors that they would leave the conference.
 Lord Cushendun's address was regarded as primarily bid not to discuss naval matters until after the British general elections May 20 He urged the commission .C get on with the land and air prob lems" He had no doubt, he said that naval difficulties would be oS- ercome, but while they are ob- (Continued on Page Six)
New Britain herald., 1929-04-19
LORD REVELST0kE'S DRAMATIC DEATH GIVES CLEAN OF HOPE THAT EXPERTS
 MAY YET SOLVE WAR COST PROBLEM
King George Mourns
 Childhood Playmate

London. April 19.-P'-king George lost a boyhood friend by Lord Revelstoke's death in Paris today. They used to play together as youngsters and Revelstoke was later one of group of bachelors much In evidence at the British court.
 Lord Revelstoke was the last survivor of these friends of the kings youth.
 British banking circles had long recognized Revelstokes financial ability and held him in the high est regard. Apart from his own bank and the Bank of England, however, Lord Revelstoke did not figure prominently in the city of London's commercial and financial district.
New Britain herald., 1929-04-19
STARVING CHINESE
 DEvOUR CHILDREN
Cannibalism Increases as Food Vanishes From
 kansu Region

Picking. April 19 R@Cannibalism i; on the increase in remote kansu providence where thousands of peo- pie are dying daily from starvation under the shadow of the great wall of China and along the frontiers of Tibet
 Missionary William Simpson. of the assemblies of God Mission at Minchow. Kansu. reported today 10 the international famine relief com mission that famine conditions over all Kansu are now tenfold worse." Bad harvests and ravages of Mos lem raiders have reduced the inha b. itants of this ancient outpost of Chinese civilization to the most pitt able condition.
 "Moslem rebels have devastated all the south and west of kansu." Mir. Simpsons report stated. and they have been pursued by troops who have likewise consumed or de- s.royed all the foodstuffs that they could find.
 No Seeds for Crops Eighty per cent ot the peopie are fcodless and without seeds for the next crop planting.
 Children are being eaten in many districts Many of them are afraid to venture out of doors. either by day or by night. for fear that they may be lured of and eaten. "Kansu is doomed. There is no grain for sale. We are supporting at the mission 200 children who other wise would have starved or fallen victim to cannibals.' After declaring that kansu was entering a stage of famine where those who have been on the verge of starvation since the last meager
 harvest were finally succumbing in great numbers. Simpson said the Moslem rebels were still ravagine towns and cities despite pursuit by ] Chinese troops.
New Britain herald., 1929-04-19
106 Tons of Dynamite
 Exploded in One Blast

Negaunee, Mich, April 19 R - The largest single ore breaking dy- namite blast ever exploded in the Lake Superior ore region was ex- ploded in the Volunteer open . it near Palmer yesterday afternoon. It was estimated more than 600, 900 charge which weighed 212,090 pounds, or 106 tons.
 Approximately 10 miles of cor deau fuse was used. It was roughly estimated the total cost of the blast was s110.00o, which included pow der and drilling.
New Britain herald., 1929-04-19
SOVIET DISARMAMENT
 PROPOSALS REJECTED
Britain Asks for Action on Land and Air
 ArmamentS

Geneva, April 19 P-spokes- man for the soviet delegation announced late today that it was not impossible the soviet envoys would discontinue par ticipation Tn the preparatory disarmament conference because of the rejection of the soviet principles for reduction in arma- mentS.
New Britain herald., 1929-04-19

Paris. April 19 P-The dramatic death of Lord Revelstoke. leading British financial expert on the repa- rations committee. only few hours before vital plenary session of the committee today staved off the im- minent complete breakdown of the operations negotiations.
 The new turn in the reparations situation came with startling sud- denness Today's plenary session called for 1l:00 a. m. had been ex- pected to see the end of the ten weeks of arduous effort by tho ex- , perts to solve the great postwar problem. but the death Of Lord ReveIstoke from heart disease at 7:3o o'clock this morning postponed what had seemed an inevitable an- nouncement of complete failure.
 When the experts. worn by their own long eXertions. gathered in
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New Britain herald., 1929-04-19
GARNER CHARGES LEAK

Washington. April 19 R - A charge that information was leaking from the executive sessions of tn. republican members of the ways and sions regarding tariff changes was made in the house today by Repre- sentative Garner of Texas, demo, cratic leader.
New Britain herald., 1929-04-19
BRAVES BEAr BROOKLYN

Boston. April 19 R-The Boston Braves defeated Brooklyn in morn ing. game as part of a Patriots Day double bill by score of to 5, showing across the winning run ir the last half of the ninth inning.
New Britain herald., 1929-04-19
Conferee. Adjourn Un- til Monday Out of Re- spect to Deceased Col- league Just as Paris Farley Seems Doomed to Failure.
Activity by Delegates From Germany Implies Proposal for Settlement May Not Be So Closely Tied to Political Con- alterations.

Paris, April 19 R-The Ger man delegation to the repara- tions conference this afternoon charged the allies with having raised the spectre of a German demand for the return of col onies lost after the war, in order 10 place the blame for failure of the conference upon Germany.
 Persons close to the German delegation declared to the As- sociated Press that there had never been any thought of seeking a change on any from tier. in Upper Silesia or elsc- where.
New Britain herald., 1929-04-19
MELLON DISCLAIMS BUSINESS INTERESTS
Secretary Tells Senator Reed He Is Mere
 Holder of Stock

Washington, April 19 tPi-An
 opinion by Attorney General
 Mitchell to President Hoover
 that there is no question of the
 right of Secretary Mellon to
 continue in office was placed be-
 fore the senate judiciary com-
 mittee today by Senator Reed,
 republican. of Pennsylvania.
 Washington, April 19 PD - The senate judiciary committee decided today not to call Secretary Mellon in connection with it's inquiry into his right to hold office after it had received q statement from him that he had resigned all executive connec- lions before entering the cabinet and that his only business interests today were those of a stockholder.
 The committee adjourned. how ever. without taking final action on the resolution of Senator Mcclellan, democrat, Tennessee, which ques- toned the right of Mir. Mellon to hold office because of an old statute iorbIddlne the secretary of the treas ury to be interested in trade or com merce.
 Writes His Friend. Reed
 Secretary Mellon volunteered his statement or the extent of his bus mess interests in a letter to Senator Reed. republican. of Pennsylvania, a close friend. Senaor Reed laid fl before the committee.
 As a result. Chairman Norris said the inquiry had narrowed down to whether a ckholder constituted ar interested party in trade or com merce within he extent of the statute under consideratsG
 Adjournment was taken after a two hour discussion to permit mem. bers to study the law on this point Another meeting will be held nex 1 week.
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Seward daily gateway., 1929-02-15
WARNING ID SHIPPING BROADCAST: DEREL|CT
 ADR|FT NJ. p'"!F!|G

SEATTLE, Feb, IS, (P)-A warn ing to shipping in the North Paci- ifs, in the vicinity of Unmak Pass, was broadcast after unsuccessful efforts of the coast guard cutter Chelan to tow the Alloway to port.
 The hawsers of the Chelan part ed and the Alloway was lost in the black fog surrounding the Pass. Coast guardsnen were unable to relocate her.
 Prior to taking the Alloway in tow guardsmen rescued the oiler, Poisey, who was found we'll and sane.
Seward daily gateway., 1929-02-15
SEM'Rn fAGERS TAKE: eFcnNn GAME MOOSE
 pIhy G|TY T0N!GHT


 INACCURACIES Feb. IS. Special to tho C'ato--r7-s- Facing the short end of 3 fo"r +o 1o score at the end Of the N=ze t2sa Seward l1ieh school >oas'1o+1-~" tenn made 3 strong ooulc .2clz m the third quarter to win the game last night by p tc ?22
 They rolled up II points in tlrce minutes Of the third quarttr The fast nece set by Seward ooa.! rot be stopped by the Moose Iea.n
 7ov 1f7-"t'ey lead the SeWari i offense with i've ba@kets, The Moose showed the strain of the hard game of the night before.
Seward daily gateway., 1929-02-15

Chris Moregard and A. c. Jor- gensen, miners from the rich Tal- keetna district, are enroute to the States on tie steamer Alameda fer a short trip
Seward daily gateway., 1929-02-15
PRESIDENT A HERO

President Emilio Portes Gil Of N1eAloo, o.1 54o1a an attempt was made the other aay sooasoA..> p1oved himself real hero few days previous u ,9 ocKng of the presidential train the result OF avl1g an opportunity such as seldom comes to one Il l on in life
 Walking alone near lake, he hearo .4 s oI Mrs. Pedro Lagma, wife of wealthy 6lo4.. had fallen into the water Without re c noes, the President leaped in and swaro tc
 Needless to say, he was ace4.4-~~ his prompt and courageous ac.lv1l, ,4.-~-- ...s.. unusual force to the Latin temperament
 Already highly estee1eu py 44-s .z,-. .D4. me-savlng exploit has given t1e-.44>.a.. ..ueu prestige which may be of great aovantage >.-; Ills administration
 Viva la Presdente!
 Patronage consists of two things the trade in dollars and cents and the good will created by friendly relations
 The Oldtimer rises to remark: Add Durant's $25 900 to the growing cost of prohibition enforcement.
 Ashes to ashes, dust to dust if the flu doesn't get you bureaus must.
 Those who enjoy card playing should make it point to attend the public affair being given this evening by the SeWa~1 Women's Club A social such as this does much in the of bringing people closer where-from better understanding generally is the result Let's go
 The radio is not only causing Alaskans to think oI1 h+1 .1,o ,1 a1.jx
Seward daily gateway., 1929-02-15
COMMUNITY CHURCH

Sunday school 10 a. n1 Sermon Hope" II a. m. League meeting ?. p. m. Sermon "Spirtualism'' 8 D.. IT.. All art cordially invited.
 R. A. GALLEY, Pastor.
Seward daily gateway., 1929-02-15

The radio is not only causing Alaskans to think alike, but making all jazz orchestras sound alike.
Seward daily gateway., 1929-02-15

Beautiful assortment of Valen- tines at Schallerer's Alaska Shop.
Seward daily gateway., 1929-02-15
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q. $. LAND OFFICE, ANCHORAGE
 ALASKA.
 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that JAMES s. BOGART, entryman, of Cnga. Alaska, together with his witnesses, Peter M. Ogle, and Mike E. Malloy, both of Seward, Alaska, as made final proof of his home stead entry, serial 06663, for the
Seward daily gateway., 1929-02-15

N E '1 N E l4, and lot l. section 8,
 Y. N. K l " S. II. and it is now in
 tae flies of the U. S. Land Office, .
 Anchorage, Alaska. and if no pre- ,est IS filed in the local land offxte
 within the period of publicatiasS y Ithnty days thereafter. said final fnroos will be accepted and final , certificate issued.
 FLORENCE l.. KOLR, Acting Register. First publication February fl, 1923, Last publication March 26, 1929.
Seward daily gateway., 1929-02-15

Ashes to ashes, dust to dust; if the flu doesn't get you bureaus must
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-10-31
Death or James r.. sheldon

James r. Sheldon, aged SO years
Civil war veteran, died at Water
ford Oct %. His death followed a
general decline of about six weeks,
before which it is stated he had beer
in excellent health.
The deceased was born near Dex-
ter City, and went from there to
Waterford township and until IS
years ago lived on a farm on Wolf
Creek, a few miles from Waterford.
Following his retirement from the
farm he made his home in Beverly
until three years ago when after
the death of his wife Mrs. Elizabeth
Yarnell Sheldon he went to Water
ford to live with his daughter Mrs.
Henry C. McNeal Mr.. Sheldon was
married twice, his first wife being
Mary Haynes of Morgan county,
who died many years ago. Mrs.
McNeal mentioned and James E
Sheldon of Compton, Calf, are the
children of this marriage. By his
second marriage he leaves two sons,
Atty VIM H. Sheldon of Marietta
pre-, and a daughter, DR.. Carolyn
Sheldon of Shawnee, Wyo. r. l..
Yarnell of Waterford and Marietta,
Washington county treasurer; Mrs.
John Malster, near Waterford, and
Mrs. j. E. Taylor of Beverly are
his step-children.
Funeral services were held Fri
day afternoon at the McNeal home,
burial being made in the Waterford
cemetery
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-10-31
FRED FINLEY, FORMER WE'LL
KNOWN RESIDENT HERE, DIES

Fol mer County Recorder Fred
Finley died Friday in a hospital at
Jackson, Miss, of fever. He had
been ill practically all summer with
what was pronounced malarial few
er, and for the past number of
weeks had been in critical con-
dition. He was Al years of age and
was son of the late Joseph and
Sarah L. Raney Finley, and was
born in Malta township. In his
younger days he dealt in cattle and
at one time he conducted a meat
market at this place. He also was
in the livery business, and was a
timber dealer. He served two
terms as recorder of Morgan coun-
ty, having been elected and re-
elected on the Democratic ticket.
Soon after retiring from the record
er'S crfico he went to West Virginia.
where he was engaged in the tim
ber business and which business he
followed the balance of his life.
For several years he had resided in
Mississippi his home being at
Nc Cnticello at the time of his death.
The deceased was bad cripple
from infancy, having suffered with
infantile paralysis. However he was
industrious and brave, and prac
tically made his own way. Many
with his physical handicap, would
have given up. but not so with Fred.
While living in West Virginia he
was united in marriage with Grace
Eckels. She survives, and two daugh-
ters, Ella May, aged three years,
and Helen Louise, nine months.
He is also survived by the follow
ing sisters and brothers: Mrs. Mary
Gregg, wife of Elmer Gregg, Malta
township; Mrs. Rhoda Drury, wife
of Lewis Drury; Frank and Walter
Finley and Mrs. Sadie Mercer, all
of this place. Two sist ters-Mrs.
Martha Finn and Mrs. Ella Drury,
are deceased.
The body arrived here Monday af-
ternoon by train, accompanied by
deceased's wife and two children,
and Mrs. Finleys sister Miss Alice
Eckels, and was taken to the home
of Mr.. Finley's sister Mrs. Lewis
Drury, where funeral services were
held Wednesday afternoon. Inter-
ment was made in the Malta Gene
terry.
Mrs. Finley and older daughter
who were both ill with the same
trouble that caused Mr.. Finley's
death have recovered
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-10-31
Death Of Samuel Rrock

Mr.. Samuel Brock, aged 79 years,
retired blacksmith, died Monday at
his home in Columbus, from cerebral
hemorrhage. Surviving are his
wife, Aretta Brock; two daughters,
Mrs. Everett E. Smith of the home,
and Mrs. Ralph c. Werner, Colum-
bus; a son, Clifton Brock, Detroit;
two sisters, Miss Mary A. Brock, Co.
lumbus, and Miss Clara Brock, Por-
tersville, and two brothers, John
Brock, near McConnelsville, and
Hickman Brock, Portersville.
Funeral services were held We'd
nesday afternoon at O'Clock, from
his late home, and burial was made
in Columbus cemetery.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-10-31
Mcdaniel Coal Truck UpSetS

Monday afternoon the Mcdaniel
Bros Graham coal truck upset
near the Prince McKibben residence
which Mr.. McKibben recently pur-
chased of Chas. Havener. Jack
Gavin, the driver, was taking load
of SIS bushels of coal to the McKib-
ken residence, and when about to
the place the pin in the drive shaft
broke, letting the truck run back
down the steep hill for several hun
dred feet, upsetting on its side in a
trash pile. The driver escaped in
jury, and the truck was not badly
damaged, which seems almost a
miracle.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-10-31
Pairings For HI. S. Debating League

Pairings for the first preliminary
debate of the third annual tourna-
ment of the Ohio high school debat-
ing league are announced this week
at o. S. u. The first debate is
scheduled for Friday Dec 6. For
the preliminary rounds the state has
been divided into 16 districts of sew
en- teams each. The affirmative and
negative teams of all 112 schools
entered will participate in the early
debates. In the schedule arranged,
the school first named will entertain
the debate and take the affirmative
side of the question. M. & M. is in
district No. 10 1t will be at New
Concord VS.. New Concord Rich Hill;
Rich Hill VS.. Malta-McConnelsvill
Malta taMcConnelsville VS.. Pennsville,
Penn Tp.; Pennsville VS.. Marietta:
Marietta VS.. Salem; Harriettsville
Elk VS.. New Concord; Salem VS..
Harriettsville Elk.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-10-31
II. X. BROWN LEAVES ESTATE
OF OVER MILLION DOLLARS

Rufus K Brown, jr., and Lizzie
B. Brown, administrators Of the es-
tate of r. K Brown, deceased, file
inventory and sappraisement of as
sets, which total $1,085, sol. .95. OF
the amount the sum of 81, ,421 is in
personal goods and chattels; mon
eys, $51,39380; securities, $685.
019.90; other claims and accounts,
$8,733.92; real estate, free of dow
er, $21, 800; real estate subject to
dover, SIG, 1888.
This estate is a number of times
greater than any other ever held in
the county Mr.. Browns stocks
were widely distributed in many
different concerns.
Among larger amounts listed in
stocks and bonds are included $780,
$40 in Brown-Manly Plow Co.; and
about $4,000 in Liberty bonds.
The largest amounts are in U. S. and
Bethlehem steel, and Corn Products
Co.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-10-31
T. j. BAILEY RESIGNS AS
PRESIDENT CITIZENS BANK

| wish to announce to my friends
and the patrons of the Citizens Ma
tiOnal and the Citizens Savings
banks, my resignation as president
of the above Institutions, to become
effective November 1st. se
1t has been my desire for the past
two years to retire from the active
duties as president of these good
banks, but at the earnest solicitation
of the board of directors l have re.
mained until now
/ wish to thank all my friends
and patrons of these banks, for the
splendid support they have given me
during the past IL years that l have
been at the head of these institu-
tions. l will still be connected with
these banks as member of their Of
fetal boards of directors, in which
have been member during the past
% years.-T. j. Bailey.
The foregoing will come as a sur
prise to Mr.. Bailey's many friends
and acquaintances. However they
will be pleased to know that he is to
continue residing here. Since enter
ing the bank as president, Mr.. Bailey
has given the duties his entire time
and attention, and has been closely
confined to the work, seldom TAX
ing off even little time. He has in
mind to travel more or less, and in
general to take times easier. Mr..
Bailey has made splendid official,
and his good judgment and business
ability are we'll recognized.
It is not likely that a successor to
Mr.. Bailey will be chosen until at
the annual election of the board of
directors, soon after the first of the
wear.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-10-31
Local Maccabees Entertain Visitors

Last Thursday evening the degree
team from Maccabee Tent No. 20 of
st. Marys, w. Va, visited the Mac
cabees at their hall here-Twin City
Tent, No. 512, and initiated class
of four candidates. The st. Marys
degree team is considered one of the
best degree teams in West Virginia,
and they put on the work here in
most splendid manner. Following
the initiation a fine two-course sup
per was served, and a general good
social time was spent. Among the
features of the evening were short
speeches by some of the visiting Sir
knights.
In addition to the visitors from
St. Marys, and the local Maccabees,
there were Maccabees present from
Stockport, Chesterhill, Pennsville
and Marietta-about 100 members
Of the organization in all, being in
attendance The occasion was an in
teresting and enjoyable one.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-10-31
Rad Auto Accident Near Durant

When Mr.. and Mrs. Earle Buff
fington and four year old son Earle,
and Mr.. and Mrs. Everett Reed and
Mrs. Gabriel Ellis, all of GAINESVILLE,
were on their way this morning to
Parkersburg, to attend the funeral
of Mr.. Reeds sister-in-law, their car
skidded on the wet road near Du-
rant, and went over the bank. Mrs.
Reed and Mrs Burlington and son
were badly cut about the face and
head The others escaped with but
minor injuries. Mr.. Clark Williams
of Durant brought them here to a
doctors office, where they received
first aid attention, and they were
then removed in the Miller ambu-
lance, to GAINESVILLE, to Bethesda
hospital.