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The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-12-18
DEDICATION OF CAPITOL OPENS
 ON JANUARY 31
Ceremonies Fixed for that and Following Date
 Others Notified

Dedication of the Alaska capita building will take place January 31 and February l, according to an announcement made today to the Chamber of Commerce Other Alas ka towns have been notified Of the dates in order that they may participate in the ceremonies.
 The exercises will be between the hours of 8:30 and II o'clock on Sat- urday evening, January 31. and from 3 to pm, Sunday, Febru- ary l.
 Plans for the Chambers part i-l the event are under. the direction of a special committee composed of H. VanderLeest, B. M. Behrends, H. B. LeFevre and H. l.. Faulk- her. It is expected that the build ing will be practically completed by January 15 and plans are being made for the various offices to begin moving there about that date
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-12-18
Edison Fauors Retention Of
 18th Amendment

NEWARK, N. J., Dec. 18.- Thomas A. Edison said he fav- cred retention Of the Eigh- teenth Amendment "as a bless ing to the American home."
 The inventor said further: Enforcement is getting more practical day by day. It has helped the nations industrial and economic life to a greater extent than realized"
 The statement was made in answer to questions prepared by James Shields, Superintendent of the New Jersey Anti Saloon League.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-12-18
SCHOOLSCLOSE
 IN VIRGINIA AS
 SHOW HEAPS UP
Two Deaths Are Reported Man Drops Dead
 Aiding Children
HEAVY RAINS SWEEP
 ALONG OCEAN COAST
North Carolina, Cove red
 with 30-Inch Fall of Beautiful

ATLANTA, Georgia, Dec. 18. The heaviest snow of the scaocn has hit the southern states.
 Reports state the depth in North Carolina is 30 inches.
 Two deaths are reported, in- directly cauacd by the snow.
 George Wilson, of Durham, South Carolina, died as the re- suit of an attack of the heart as he struggled to get children through the snow this morning.
 Mrs. Mary Burch was killed when an automobile skidded near Cheriton, Virginia.
 Heavy rains and a 5O-mile gale are sweeping Cape Hatte- ras, Maneto and Cape Henry sections.
 A snow fall of more than one foot has forced the closing of schools in Patrick County, Vir- ginia.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-12-18
MAN WHO AIDED CLARA
 PHILLIPS TO GET OUT
 OF JAIL, IS NOW FREED

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 18-Like ghost from the past, Jesse c Carson, 46 years old, the mystery man in the Clara Phillips murder case, appeared at the district at torney's office to face the music" for his part in the sensational jail escape of the hammer murderess just eight years ago
 The man who said he was a soldier of fortune, was told by Capt J. A. Winn, of the bureau of in- vestigation, there were no charges
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-12-18
ALASKASCHOOL MOVE OBJECTED
 TO BY CHAMBER
Local Organlzation Seeks to Prevent Transfer
 to Indian Bureau

Declaring that the transfer of Alaska schools from the Office of Education to the Bureau of Indian Affairs is inconsistent with the Hoover Administrations policy of centralizing in Alaska Federal au- thority over local affairs, the Chamber of Commerce today voiced a protest against such change, and urged, if anything is done to alter the present status, that they be put under the Governors of- flee.
 This, it asserted, would be anoth- CT step in localizing Federal au- thority and bridging the gap be- tween Washington and Alaska.
 Transfer July Next
 The Chamber early this week telegraphed Delegat te Sutherland asking what, if anything, could be done to stop the proposed change which is provided for by the pro- visions of the annual supply bill of the Interior Department. A re- ply from him today failed to give the information desired. He replied as follows:
 Department of Interior cannot transfer Alaska education of natives to Indian Affairs Bureau before fiscal year beginning July 1. Could get no definite statement regard
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-12-18
CAvEL CLUB OF Ex-PRES|DENTS
 IS APPOINTED
Dr. Council Announces List of Standing Commit
 tees for Chamber

A Gavel Club, composed of form CT President of the Chamber of Commerce, was added to the list of standing committees of that or ganization, it was revealed today by the announcement of Dr. w. w. Council, new presiding officer, oi his regular committees for the year.
 The new committee is headed by E. M. Goddard, President during the last six months of the curren year. Other members were: B. M Behrends, R. E. Robertson, H. I Lucas, H. c. Watson, w. S. George Charles Goldstein, Allen Shattuck Dr. H. B. DeVighne and H. L Faulkner. This committee will have charge of the Legislative Banquet plans next year.
 Other committees
 The personnel of the other con- mittees follows: Civic Improvement J. J. Connors, R. E. Robertson Thomas B. Judson and Allen Shat. tuck.
 Tourist Advertising, M. D. Will. Hams, M. s. Whittier and Dr. Rob- ert Simpson.
 Attendance and Program, H. O Adams, J. T. Petrich and James Carlson.
 Legislative Affairs, H. L. Faulk- ner, Judge Frank A. Boyle ano Grover c. Vim.
 Sportsmen's, Hunting and Fish ing, E. M. Goddard, Dr. G. F. Free burger and J. E. Pegues.
 Local Industries, w. s. George c. T. Gardner, Henry Roden anc J. P. Anderson.
 Transportation and Trade, w. E Howell, w. L. Coates, Brice How ard. D. B. Femmer.
 Membership and Finance, H. I Lucas. G. H. Walmsley, w. B Kirk and Harry Sperling.
 Mining Affairs, B. D. Stewart Charles Goldstein, L. H. Metzgar and Dave Housel.
 Special Coast Guard Reception Committee, M. s. Jorgenson, Thom- as B. Judson and Maj. L. E. Atkins
 Front Street Improvement Prof. ect Allen Shattuck, H. l. Lucas and Roy Rutherford.
 Approve Chamber Report
 The local Chamber today adopted by a unanimous vote favoring the affirmative side in the referendum on waterpower development and regulation being conducted by the United States Chamber of Com merce. By that action it expressed favor for State administration and control of waterpower resources, except over projects involving na- tional or international projects, and in projects affecting two or more States which cannot agree on com- mon usage, recognizing however the right of the Federal authority to intervene for the protection of navigation and flood control, and protection of public-owned domain.
 The question was reported on to the Chamber by Allen Shattuck, Chairman of Special Committee
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-12-18
WASSON
 OFF TO SECURE
 BURKE'S BODY

Pilot Everett L. Wasson is re- ported to have taken off from Whitehorse yesterday for the Lizard district in an effort to locate the body of Pilot E. J. A. tPaddy) Burke. The later was buried by the surviving members of the Burke party, Emil Kading and Bob Mar ten, who were recently found and taken to Whitehorse by Wasson following his death from exposure and exhaustion.
 Pilot Wasson expected to find the body and take it to Whitehorse for an official inquest.
 Following the flight, Pilot Was son is to be married to Miss Flor ence Gertrude. Jones. nurse at Whitehorse, and the couple will take a honeymoon tour to the south.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-12-18

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18.-The
 Christmas do'~tr Ecom.sos to
 go further this season than it
 has for 13 or IA years.
 In most places dads necktic, Johnny's shirts, Mary's hose and
 the family dinner will be
 cheaper.
 Government st a tistics indicate that the average wholesale price for all commodities is the lowest since the spring of 1916.
 Six months ago the average re- tail price for these commodities was the lowest since December 1917. Figures on retail prices will not be computed again until Feb ruary, but staticticians of the la bor department point out that the
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-12-18
3 ACHIEVEMENTS FOR GUATEMALA
 WITHIN 1 WEEK

GUATEMALA CITY, Dec. 18.- Guatemala has had three govern ments within week. After an hours fighting in the streets here Tuesday night, Gen Manuel Arel- lana succeeded Baudilio Palma who was serving until President Lazaro Chacon recovers from an illness. Palma was substituting for Chacon. The military clements were dissatisfied with Palma.
 The country is peaceful and it is believed conditions are normal again.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-12-18
REDS BOMBED,
 CHINA REGION

SHANGHAI, China, Dec. l8.-Na- tionalist military aviators, during the past "A hours, have killed 500 Communists in the northern part of Human Province.
 Bombs have been dropped in the area covered by the Reds re- gently and in which hundreds were massacred while capturing Lichow, Bingshih and Hungan.
 Despite the bombs, the Reds con- tinued depredations along the Yangtse menacing shipping.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-12-18

against him. that an old arson case had been dropped and he was not wanted in spite of the an- nouncement at the time Mrs. Phil- lips was captured in Honduras he would be arrested on sight if he returned here. Carson left free man, rid of an eight-year -old nightmare. He left without clear ing all the mystery of the case for he gave no explanation of his part in the escape.
 Continued on Page Twol
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-12-18
STEEC AIDES WON'T SERVE
One Minister, Two Under Secretaries Resign
 from Cabinet

PARIS, Dec. 18-One Minister and two Under Secretaries of State resigned from the Steeg Cabinet today just before 1t went before the Chamber of Deputies on an initial declaration of policy.
 Minister Robert Thoumyre, who held the portfolio of Minister of Pensions; Rene Coty, Under Secre- tary of State for the Interior, and Camille Cautru, Under Secretary of Agriculture, withdrew from the Cabinet.
 Premier Steeg continued his plans of taking the Cabinet before the Chamber of Deputies.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-12-18

tour.
 She will have a real hustle, as she is to visit Toronto, Montreal, Boston. Ohio, New York and Phila- delphia.
 During one weekend she has nine lectures. They have even in- vited her to preach in a church in Ohio.
 This will not be her debut in the pulpit, however, as she is to speak in her brothers church in Burnley on Sunday before she leaves.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-12-18
Bus Skids on Icy
 Street; 19 Injured

CINCINNATI, Ohio, Dec. 18.- Nineteen persons were injured, two seriously, when a street railway bus skidded on the icy street and crashed into a street car. There were 45 passengers aboard the bus at the time.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-12-18
FIERY LABORITE, ELLEN
 WILKINSON, TO LECTURE
 INU.S. DURING JANUARY

LONDON, Dec. 18.-America soon will see fiery Ellen Wilkinson, one of the labor party's most energet- ic members of parliament.
 She is going to the United States on lecture tour, sailing Christmas eve. and will return in time for the opening of Parliament February 5.
 It is not her first visit to New York. She has been to America twice before-but it is the first time she has gone on a lecture
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-12-18
FEDERAL FARM BOARD AMOUNT
 IS GIVEN 0. X,
Sum of $l50,000,000 Is Approved for Pur-
 chase of Grain

WASHINGTON, D. C., Dec. Is. President Hoover's recommenda- tion for an addition of S150,000, ,000 for the Federal Farm Board has been approved by the House Appro- priations Committee. The measure recommended that the amount be made immediately available for the Board to continue work of pur- chasing grain.
 The House passed the bill as soon as the report was made.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-12-18
Explosion in Carbide
 Factory; } Men Killed

PARIS. Dec. 18.-Three men were killed and eleven severely injured in an explosion in a carbide fac- tory near Touloise, One hundred men were working at the time of the explosion in a single work shop. The material damage was slight.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-12-18
ARLINGTON MAY CARRY S1OO,OOO ADDED IN 1881

CHICAGO, Dec. 18....The Arlington park management is contemplating setting the added purse of the Arling- ton Classic next summer at. $100, 900.
 This year Gallant Fox won the race, which netted the winner $64.750.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-12-18
CANCSTERS ARE SHORT IN CASH
 CLAIMS JUDGE
Unable to Furnish High Bonds, Are Lodged
 in City Jail

CHICAGO, III. Dec. 18.-Gang- sters are feeling the financial pinch said Judge John Lyle, mili- tant foe of the underworld.
 They have stopped coming into court with thousands of dollars. Their chests are getting low and they are almost broke" said Judge Lyle.
 Bernard O'Donnell, unable to furnish a $10,0Oo cash bond, has been sent to jail on a vagrancy charge.
 Several others, including Frank Rio, personal body guard of Al Capone, has been unable to furn- ish Judge Lyle's high cash bond, and is also in jail.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-12-18

Henry Johnson is a patient at
 St. Ann's Hospital. He entered yes- terday for medical treatment.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-12-18

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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-07-03
back with it, very happy lad.

back with it, very happy lad.
Meigs Valley grange, under the
leadership of NJ o. Risberg, master,
and Mrs. J. l.. Glenn, lecturer, is TAX
ing the lead in Morgan county. On
Friday night of last week they con-
ferred the first and second degrees
on a class of 13 at Cheneyville, and
expect to give the third and fourth
at their next meeting.
We heard man recently who
claims to be Christian-right at a
big meeting, talking about another
man in a way that Christ never had
his disciples record. Then we were
again convinced that the Bible is
true, for we read where He said Let
the wheat and tares grow together
until the harvest"
Would you call it coincident
when one official searches another?
We attended the all day meeting
at Renrock. After a great meeting
in the forenoon and dinner, the af-
ternOon started with half hour OF
singing by congregation, chorus,
male quartet and song leader. When
we said chorus we wanted you to
Silas tells us that the fourth genera
ton is singing, since he started in at
Renrock. After the singing, a large
number of witnesses We're called on
to testify in regard to the man
Jesus, who is called Christ AS in
the case heard against Him, some
nineteen hundred years ago, no cross
examination was conducted. While
many of the witnesses We're strangers
to us, many were not, and many of
whom we knew to be competent
their every day life being verifca-
ton of the testimony they gave.
Elmer Henderson and family of
Columbus came Saturday for visit
with the formers father, w. T. Hen
derson, and sister Mrs. NJ. O. Ris-
berg and family. Mr. Henderson went
back Monday to his work at the Co.
lumbus p. O., but will come back
again Thursday for longer visit
Our neighborhood was visited with
showers of refreshing-in fact the
most rainfall since April first.
Harry Dingey and family of New
Orleans, and Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Din
gey of McConnelsville, spent Satur-
day at the S. w. Sheridan home.
We are informed the county grad
ing outfit will finish the grading
from the Campbell bridge to the j.
L. Glenn home, and move to the
Bear Run job this week.
r. F. Henderson has been brought
to the home of his son at Duncan
Falls since we wrote the above item,
and has not been so we'll, but was
thought on Monday to be better
again. 0. r. Barclay of Duncan
Falls has been worse lately.
Meigs, o., June %, 1880
Aunt Sarah Ann:-Mother use to
tell us boys to keep our mouth shut
and listen and we would learn We
had often wondered why they called
them slip" now we know. What we
started to say-the fellow who in
vents a strap that will hold them up
will save a lot of reaching if he don't
make fortune.-You Nephew,
Willie
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-07-03

thur Dougan, Floyd Bowman, John
Hill, Clancy Newburn and County
Agent III. F. Eaton, was elected to in
vestigate possibilities Of advertising
their rams out of the state and to
familiarize themselves with the dog
law.
A second meeting is to be called
in the near future at which the Nor
gan County Delaine Breeders asso-
citation will be formed, officers elect
ed and at which it is expected the
association will go on record as anx-
ious to actively back up the dog war
den and do all in their power to see
that the dog laws are enforced
An attempt is being made to have
l.. A. Kaufman, extension sheep spe-
cialist, at the next meeting. Mr..
Kaufman has just returned from
two months visit to the western
sheep raising states, and it is hoped
he will have some helpful sug-
gestions as to methods to be used in
Morgan county sheep.
Officers and Advisors Conference
Great Success
Officers and advisors of All clubs
of Morgan county met last week at
the M. & M. high school, where each
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-07-03
CHAUTAUQuA BROADCAST, WIZ
4 II. NJ, Eastern Standard Time
lBY Isabel ROZnlanl


lBy Isabel Bozman)
Of course the extra fine speakers
are put or the air, and most inter
esting it is to see the connecting
i wires. crossing the great stage, and
know that others are hearing. Let
me mention few dates-Thursday,
June 26, DR.. Geo. E. Vincent; some
I feel he is choice of all. Monday,
July z, Mrs Thomas A. Edison, good
to look at and a pieasir 2 speaker.
Monday, July 28. Mrs Franklin
D. Roosevelt governors wife, ana
interested in women's various ac-
tiyities. Please tune in.
AS for clubs, there are all kinds,
various and wonderful. Woman's
club, bird and tree club, athletic,
! Masonic, horseshoe, and golf clubs.
The woman's club meets four days
each week, from June 80 to Aug.
s. The speakers are of the best,
and each vice president prepares
special program and presides over
its rendition. State presidents from
many sections Of the country add to
the attractions A new club house
gives opportunity for charming So
ciaI events, while the tea room is
just the place for quiet chat One
of the best and most useful is the
bird and tree club. 1t is interested
in the preservation of the natural
beauties of Chautauqua, the care and
protection of birds, and the planting
of flowers, shrubs, and trees Mrs
Robert A. Miller of Porto Rico, is
the president During the season,
many of the noted people are on
their program, and visitors are well
come at their meetings in Smith
Wilkes hall.
Organized sports on land and wa
ter have good support at Chautau-
qua. OF course the golf course
must be mentioned first. A fine 18
hole course near the entrance of
the assembly grounds. The schedule
of tournaments will be announced
later. So attractive is this up-to-
date course, that many come for this
play alone.
Now about boys and girls. Fam
lilies with several children will find
profit and relief by placing them in
the proper clubs, under supervision,
in all kinds Of out door life. In
struction is given in camp craft, and |
the joy of safe swimming and wad-
ing beaches may be theirs.
Denominational houses would |
hardly come in the list of sports, but |
ten pleasing and attractive church |
homes with chapel and reading |
rooms, surely give one a good kind |
of enjoyment, what with receptions
each week, banquet once in the
season, registration of many hun
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-07-03
Page Three

received instruction from specialists
in the performance of the duties OF
their various offices.
A total of 172 officers and ad-
visors were present to get this in
struction. A fine group picture was
taken at the beginning of the pro-
gram, and the members of the Royal
Band All club gave an outstanding
demonstration of an achievement
meeting Pictures of All club work
taken throughout the state We're
shown the boys and girls, by Mr..
Lang, extension club leader.
Morgan County Girls to Attend
District Camp
Dorothy Kraps and Marie Baldlng
have been selected to represent Nor
gan county at the district camp to be
beld at Camp, Ohio. Licking county,
July TIP. Miss Balding is to re-
ceive instruction in recreation and
dramatics, and Miss Kraps will take
the courses in campfire and vesper
programs. After this weeks train
ing, these girls will act as leaders
in charge of the work they studied,
at the Morgan county camp to be
held at Camp Hervida in Washing
ton county during August.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-07-03
Morgan County McConnelsve Thursday July

ta, Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. ID. l.. Olney spent
Sunday at GAINESVILLE.
Dale McKibben was a Sunday call
er at Geo. Starling's.
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. Z. Pierpoint and
children spent Sunday at Sharps-
burg.
Hazel Henery was Sunday guest
of Alice Cheadle.
Deerfield grange gave the third
and fourth degrees at Todds grange,
Friday evening, to a class of five can
didates Visitors from Deerfield,
Portersville and Pennsville-in all
so, were present. Refreshments of
sandwiches, angel food cake, ice
cream and lemonade were served.
Mr.. and Mrs. Douglas Ellis, Mr.
and Mrs. Merrill Ellis are guests of
Mrs. Jessie Wood.
Hon. c.. H. Dunn and daughter AL
ice attended the funeral of Mrs. Rutf.
Gillespie Dunn, at Parkersburg,
Tuesday afternoon.
TOdds Church
Sunday school at 10 a. m.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-07-03
MEIGS
SOjOurn Tn Penn

We had little trip over in Penn
last week. We found the orchards
we sold for spring planting, coming
fine, with very small percent of
loss, in spite of dry weather, due to
vitality of the stock and the care
taken by our customers. Mrs Jas.
Risen who has been suffering with
neuritis was better. Mrs. Ridgley
who has been on the sick list since
February, 1929 is better, and was
on visit with her daughter Mrs.
Roush and husband at Crooksville.
We found Mr. and Mrs. Everett Nc
Inturf and the latter's father Ezra
Llewellyn well. We found the full
est tree of yellow transparent ap-
pies here we have seen anywhere.
Mrs. McInturf left Thursday for.
visit with their son and wife. Ev
erett was to batch til her return.
We have learned since, that a daugh-
ter helped to make the patching
more attractive. Fred McInturf who
has been in poor health, is improv-
ing. At the Jas. Harris home we
found Mr.. Harris and the hired hand
Mr.. Kettle, who has been seriously
i'll with typhoid fever, improving
nicely, and our little friend Hazel,
who it was thought had the disease.
seemed to be doing fine. We spent
a short time with the White Pigeon
correspondent and husband. Judg-
ing from her looks neither drouth or
hard times has affected her. Roy
James and wife are royal hosts. Mrs.
James is the daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. John McInturf. If they all stay,
the McInturfs will take Penn town
ship, and it will be well taken.
Two auto loads of Marietta folks
were at the Copperas rocks Sunday.
These folks were relatives of Jas. AL
lison, who at one time resided on the
farm now owned by S. w. Scott. Mr..
Allison is now in the mercantile
business in Marietta
Howard Barnes and family of Mill
grove, spent Sunday at the Yauger
Sines home.
The Wilson school reunion will be
held in the Wilson grove, Saturday,
July 26.
J. F., and Miss jamie, Mr.. and Mrs.
r. F. McGregor and daughter Beu-
lah visited the sick last Tuesday
Mr.. y. II. Barclay, at Duncan Falls.
r. F. Henderson in Bethesda hos
pital, and Mrs. John Culver, Zanes
vile. They report them all doing
nicely Our friend Bob will be
brought to the home of his son
Caulie at Duncan Falls, as soon as
he is able. Miss Florence Reed, r.
N, former Bristol girl, is his nurse.
Stanley Radcliff while at the home
of his uncle at Olive Green, on Sun
day, week ago, lost his pocket
book. On the following Saturday
evening he discovered he was minus
his cash. After thinking of where
he had been he jumped into his auto
and mOtored over there and came
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-07-03
AGRICULTURAL NI4WS NOTES
{ BY H. r. Eaton, County Agent)
II. II. Test News

II. Il. Test News
Three more state veterinarians
started in the county last Monday,
one each going to York, Meigsvile
and Center townships respectively.
This makes a total of five veterinar-
ians who work in the county at the
present writing. The splendid rec
ord of r. B. testing of animals con-
tinues, with around 1,400 cattle
tested and not a single reactor.
Elsewhere in this paper there is a
statement from the county commits
sioners urging cattle owners to make
every possible effort to have their
cattle up and in the barn when the
veterinarian arrives. If cattle own
ers will do this they will save the