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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-09-17
Leadership Training School

The Morgan county leadership
training school will be held at Nc
Connelsville school building on ten
consecutive Monday evenings, from
Oct. to Dec. Z. Four courses will
be offered ( Under this plan it is
therefore possible TO take two of
the courses each evening, one at
7:30-8:20 and another at $50
$40. The courses receiving the
highest number of requests, will be
offered.
From the following courses would
you please make your selection and
report: The Old Testament. The
teaching work of the church. A
study of middle childhood. A study
of adult life. Church history.
Training in worship and the de-
votional life. Religious education
in the family The development of
the English Bible.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-09-17
Rural Dale

The meeting of Blue Rock grange
held Saturday evening was very
interesting and enjoyable one. Quite
a number of visitors were present
from Union Hill, Rix Mills and
Pleasant Grove oranges. The de-
gree team from the latter grange
gave instructions in comforting de-
grees, and they also put on num-
Der of very beautiful tableaus.
Mrs. Rose Young whose illness
was noted last week, is still very
poorly.
Harold Roberts who has been
quite sick, threatened with typhoid
fever, is better at this time Cor
win Frame also is better.
Kathryn, the four year old daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. Maurice Trim
BILE. is recovering nicely from the
effects of an operation for the re-
moval of her tonsils and adenoids.
last Friday, at the Clinic, in Zanes-
Vile
Fractures Knee
Clifford Ellis is nursing frac-
tured knee as a result of being hit
by a COW, which became frightened,
and jumped, striking him.
Mrs. Coro Inlay and son Dayle
have returned to their home here,
from GAINESVILLE. The latter is very
much improved from the effects of a
serious mastoid operation.
! Mrs. Fred Baden and little daugh-
ter Kathryn of Berea, were visitors
at the home of Mr. and Mrs. F. r.
Culver, last week. Mr.. and Mrs,
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-09-17
Triadelphia

A. III. Davis and family moved
Saturday to their new home, whlcn
they recently bought near Malta. l..
r. Winner and family have moved
to the Davis property here, and VIII
put in a filling station, cream sta
ton and a small stock of groceries.
Mrs. L. C. Edgell who recently
underwent a serious operation, was
able to be brought to her home here,
Saturday. She stood the trip we'll
and is improving nicely.
P. E. Carpenter and son Lyle
made a business trip to GAINESVILLE,
Saturday.
B. L. Pond and wife of Dayton,
and Bailey Whitaker and wife OF
New Lexington, were calling on
friends here Monday.
Harold Breese of Portersville Wis
tied with Lee Carpenter, Sunday.
Robert Maxwell and family will
move soon to the Ernest MOTIFS
farm. recently vacated by E. G. Max
wells.
John Mcintosh spent the Week
end at his farm, near here.
Rolla Maris and family of Zanes-
VILE and Mrs. Hattie Humphrey
were recent visitors at S. II. Rich
ardson's.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-09-17

belle
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Williams and
son Bert Williams of Crooksville
visited here Sunday with the for
mer's sons, Clarence and Dalton
Williams.
VIM. Fuller of Columbus is spend
ing a few days with Mrs. G. P. JUS
tice, and enjoying the hunting sea-
son.
Mrs. HI. p. Kean and granddaugh-
ter Mary Louise of GAINESVILLE, spent
Saturday with Mrs. C. p. Justice.
Mary Conn returned Monday to
her home in GAINESVILLE, after a
short visit with her sister, Mrs. Jane
Allard
Mrs. Eliza Reicker, 81, Dies
Mrs. j. r. McAnulty received the
sad news, early Tuesday morning,
that her aged mother Mrs. Eliza
Reicker had passed away at the
home of her daughter, Mrs. Harry
Mills at New Paris, o., where she
had made her home the past year.
Before going to the home of her
daughter at New Paris, Mrs. Reick-
er spent much of her time with her
daughter, Mrs. ]. R. McAnulty, of
this place. Mrs. Reicker was in her
91st year, and was wonderfully ac-
tive for one of her years. Her hus-
band. John Reicker, passed away
some six or seven years ago. To
this union were born nine children
Mrs. j. r. McAnulty, Stockport ;
Mrs. Harry Mills, New Paris; Mrs
Mary Miner, Okmulgee, Okla; Mrs
G.. L. Lyme, Medina, O.; E ]. Reick-
er, Beverly; VIM. Reicker, Todds;
Harry Reicker and Leonard Reick-
er, Lowell Fred Reicker, now de-
ceased. Funeral services were held
Thursday morning at 10 o'clock, al
the Dale church, with burial there
A more extended notice will appear
later.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. T. Choguill en-
tertained recently the following
guests: Frank Pierpoint, Pomona
Cal; Mrs. Rozella Thompson OF
Matune, Ind; Wilson Thompson and
sister Mrs. Essie Payne of Penns-
Vile
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-09-17
Ohio Conference Assignments

In the GAINESVILLE district, EDWARD
r. Stafford, district superintendent,
among appointments are: Chester
hill D H. Householder; Corning, A.
A. Turner; Crooksville, l.. E. But
Ter; Deavertown, M. L. woodward;
Malta D. s. Markle; Philo, c. Il.
Palmer; Somerset, J. l.. Landslttel;
Waterford, j. w McKibben. p. +.
Kemper, Glouster, goes TO Zanes-
vile, First; j. H. Kinney returns
for the 22nd year TO Trinity, Zanes-
vile. Other appointments are;
Raper. ]. W. Danford; McKendree,
Columbus, Franklin McElfresh;
New Albany. Z. 5. Matheney; Fos-
toria, H. J. Holcomb; Fremont, j.
W. Blair; Lima, Trinity, T. B. Rob-
erts; Albany, E. B. Dean; Ames-
Vile Bartlett, c. Hubbell; Athens,
First, C.M, Coulter; Glouster, Frank
J. Patterson; f. x Johnson, su-
perintendent of Defiance district.
Felicity, L. D. Phipps; Wayerly, H.
H. Wilbur
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-09-17
North Bristol

A number from here attended the
Wheeling fair, Saturday, going in
the Clyde Wilson school bus.
Mrs. Jane Scott has gone to Rock,
Vile. where she is staying with Mrs.
Jennie Henderson, for time.
The ladies' aid met Thursday at
the grange hall, and spent the day
quilting. There were Is present.
J. r. Dunkle and II. H. Little
made a business trip to Utica, re-
Gently.
We were sorry to hear of the
death of VIM. Dingey of McConnels-
Vile. Mr. Dingey was born and
reared in this community, and had
a large circle of friends.
Charles Mullen of Young Hlck-
ory fitted up the grange store room
into a very comfortable and con-
venient school room, where Miss
Grace Campbell is teaching the first,
second, third and fourth grades,
with 21 pupils enrolled. Miss Agnes
Walls. with 16, fifth, sixth, seventh
and eighth graders is domlclled In
the township house. The pupils are
transported by Cecil Mummey, max
ing two trips to the south, and one
to the north.
Mrs. Denver Rowland who was
quite i'll for several weeks, is much
better.
Work began Tuesday on the ridge
road leading from Bristol to the
Muskingum county line.
The grangers have erected fine
stage in their hall, so any wishing
to put on plays, are welcome to do
so.
The funeral of Mrs. Martin Farus,
he'd at Lebanon, Friday, was largely
attended.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-09-17

will be inspection meeting. All
members are urged to be present.
4 G. l.. Sidwell is slowly Improving,
after having been quite poorly the
past month. He and his family are
staying at l. C. Masterson's.
Rev. E. j. Curry Marries
Mrs. T. C. Masterson received
word of the marriage of her broth
er, Rev. E. j. Curry, of Massachu-
setts, to Miss Flossie Allen of the
same state. They were married at
Mr.. Curry's "Potowamut Spring
Farm" in Rhode Island, Saturday
evening at 5 o'clock, and went to his
son Dana's in Providence, r. l.,
where a buffet supper was served,
only the immediate relatives and
friends being in attendance.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-09-17
"Henry's Wedding" Pleases

The home talent play "Henry's
Wedding" sponsored by the McCon-
nelsyille Fire Department, which
was given last Thursday and Fri
day nights at the Chautauqua aud
itorium, proved to BE very delight
full entertainment, filled with good,
wholesome fun After sharing pro-
ceeds with the producing company,
the firemen had better than SIS to
the good Miss Leona Left, repre-
senting the producing company, had
the play in charge. The money
raised by the fire company will be
applied on their Fourth of July
debt. Good crowds attended both
Evenings of the show, and the warm
weather made the Chautauqua aud
itorium an ideal place for the per
formance. The play was one of the
very best ones ever presented here,
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-09-17
Sherlock-Reed Reunion

The Sherlock Reed reunion, held
Sept. 6, at the home of D. P. Moore,
was attended by a large crowd,
about $50 being present. A boun-
tiful dinner was served cafeteria
style. In the afternoon the meet
ing was called to order by the pres
ident. Mrs. Alice Hook, who gave
brief talk on the EARLY generations
of the Sherlocks," followed by Q. G.
Reed who talked a few minutes on
the Reed generations. Then came
the election of officers for the COM
ing year. as follows: Lewis Sher'
lock, pres. c. M. Reed, vice pres;
Maude Moore, sec'y-treas. The rest
of the day was spent very pleasant
Iy visiting and getting acquainted.
A six piece orchestra furnished fine
music throughout the day.
The next reunion will be held at
the home of C. NJ. Reed, on the first
Sunday in September, 1932.-AA.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-09-17


Santoy.
Rev. jenkins of Newark conduct
ed the regular services at Zion
church, Sunday.
The Hearing reunion was held
Sunday in the hall here. The at
tendance was large, and a good time
was reported.
Mrs. Priscilla Sidwell and Miss
Virginia Sidwell spent the past week
in GAINESVILLE, with Mrs. Sidwell's S
son, Earle, and family.
V. G. Clarkson's of West Virginia,
have moved in with his father-in-
law, Lincoln Sidwell, of the Deaver-
town road.
The members of Champion grange
enjoyed melon feast, Thursday ev-
ening. Thursday evening, Sept. "a,
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-09-17
Manchester Grange

Program of Manchester grange
for Sept 26: Roll call, current
event; song, No. in Patrons
Pride" The value of sweet clover
as soil builder, w. E. Tannehill;
Should anything but dollars and
cents be counted as profit on the
farm, Henry Combs; Ways of i'm
proving our meadows and pastures,
Miner Fowler; Should be bake or
buy our bread, Maggie Combs; The
influence of good pictures in the
home, Emma Bell; readings, Nettie
Brill, Emma Tannehill, Laura Has
tings, Bertha Cannon and Viola
Grandstaff.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-09-17
Chesterhill

Frank Calendine's moved Satur-
day ino the Eva Worthington prop
erty
Mrs. Gladys John and son Clay
ton attended the Linscott reunion,
held at Rising park, Lancaster, Sun
day.
George Howard's are moving this
week into the VIM. Shook property,
west of town, better known as the
Osborn Smith place.
Ralph Brannan and family at
tended the Doke reunion at Penns-
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-09-17
Westland
Death of Mrs. Geo. Polling

Mrs. George Polling passed away
Thursday at II O'Clock. She had
been in failing health for two years,
and was bedfast the last five weeks.
Her maiden name was Emma Sleet.
She was 26 years of age. She is sur
yived by her husband, two daugh-
ters. aged seven and four years,
her father. four brothers and four
sisters. The funeral was held Sat
urday afternoon at Laurelville, with
burial at Laurelville. The family
resides on the Branson Miller farm
Mrs. ]. S. Reese of Stockport
visited her sister Mrs. Charles Huff
man. last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew Scott of
Columbus spent from Friday until
Sunday at James Boyd's.
Fine Melons
Lewis Huffman gathered 10
watermelons Sunday Of the Nam
moth Prize variety, which weighed
$40 lbs, an average of 81 lbs. The
largest weighed Sc lbs Enough for
one feed.
Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Huffman, Mr.
and Mrs. Charles Huffman and son
Frank and Mr.. and Mrs James NC
Elfresh called on Mrs. Eli Wilson of
Todds, Sunday afternoon.
Miss Bernice Bailey, teacher here,
is boarding at Bruce Huffman's.
Mrs. Madge Clark spent last
Wednesday at Web McPeak's.
Roy Steffy's barn burned Saturday
afternoon All contents were burn"
ed. We understand insurance was
carried.
Mrs. Bert Rouanzoin and grand
daughter Wava Jean, spent last
Thursday night with Mrs. Frank
Hooper.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Hooper and
two sons were dinner guests at
Frank Daugherty's, last Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. S. Spurrier of
Cuyahoga Falls, are spending the
week at Web McPeak's.
Grading was commenced Satur-
day, on the grade road between the
foot of the Harris hill and Union
township line, preparing for stoning.
Miss Esther Wells, teacher at Oak
Grove, and sister Miss Evelyn of M.
& NJ high school, spent the week
end with home folks.
Frank Pierpoint of California
visited at Lem Pierpoint's one day
last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Daugherty
were Saturday evening callers at
Web McPeak's.
Clyde Best and family attended a
birthday dinner for Jesse Aber, at
McConnelsville, Sunday.
Carlos Harris and family were
visitors at Mrs. Ella Morin's at New
ark Sunday. Francis and Frederick
NORM returned home after spending
some weeks here.
Mrs Frank Wells and daughter
Esther and Earl Wood were Sunday
forenoon callers at Crooksville.
Mrs. Cora Gregg and brother
Charles Hummel of Columbus spent
Saturday and Sunday at Bernard
Benjamin's. Mr.. and Mrs. Leonard
Benjamin also spent Sunday here
Other Sunday visitors were: Bruce
Huffman and family at Harry Wood
wards; Mr. and Mrs. Ebert Wilson
and Mrs. Rachel Harkins at Paul
Wells, Dennis Hallowell and fam
lily, James McElfresh and family at
Lewis Huffman's. Sunday afternoon
callers at the Huffman home were
Miss Maxine Clements of Indiana
and Harry Travis and family.
The ninth and last meeting of the
Sew More sewing club was held Sat
urday afternoon in Paul Wells
woods. After the business part Of
the meeting was over, refreshments
of roasted sweet corn, sweet pota-
toes, Irish potatoes and apples were
served. Watermelon was also
served. All members were present.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-09-17
Ed Parmiter, near Meigs, who is
suffering with carbuncle, Is re-
ported slightly improved.

The county commissioners, Supt.
Charles Taylor of the county nome,
and Auditor Gordon, were at Co
lumbus where they purchased lS
head of cattle, at auction. at the
Columbus stock-yards, for the coun-
ty home farm. Auditor Gordon IN
dividually purchased II head, ana
Commissioner Carter, six head.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-09-17

boro, w. Va, Sunday. There were
$500 people present.
Herbert Davis and family were
Sunday guests of his father, Dan
Davis of Pisgah.
Ed McGinnis and family, Miss
Eva Zumbro and mother were Sun
day guests of Rosa Fuller, Ring
gold.
Elizabeth Daugherty who is stay
ing at the home of Herbert Davis, is
spending a few days with her
daughter in Columbus.
Russell Edgerton of Cleveland,
Okla. is spending few days with
his parents, Oliver Edgerton's.
Mrs. Mollie Clark was completely
surprised when some of her neigh
bors and friends gathered at her
home Friday evening, each one tax
ing plate of home made candy
The evening was spent in playing
games, which were enjoyed by all
Those present were Mrs. H. ]. Rar-
din, Amanda PEBBLES, Nettie Calen-
dine, Maggie Wilson, Anna wood
! ward, Hattie Hill, Bertha Teeters,
Ruth Miller, Lissa Thomas, Hattie
Kennard Margaret Palmer, Myrtle
Ollie. Lucille Miller and Faye Wood
ward.
| Mrs Christina Burgess OF Will
lowbrook, Calf, is spending a few
days with her aunt, Lettle Teeters.
Mrs. Mollie Clark will accompany
her home for an indefinite stay.
Kenneth Van Dyke who was tax
en- to the Memorial hospital TWO
weeks ago, is not so well at TINS
writing.
Clarence Parsons of Morganville
is working for Carlos Mendenhalrs
Fairview Grange, Sept. 1S
Song service in charge of Alta
Hoon; grange history, by Carlos
! Mendenhall; reading, Mrs. j. r,
Bowman: instrumental music, Mr..
and Mrs. Hopkins; experiences IN
club work, by young people; song,
Pearl Calendine; jokes, c. l. Scho-
field. Refreshments will be served.
Mrs. Nellie Grigsby who has been
ailing for the past two weeks, is
some better, and able to be up some
D. P. Gardeners who spent the
past week at Mansfield, returned
| home Monday
Howard Berry of Kentucky spent
the week end with his parents, +.
E. Berry and wife.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Quinn spent
Sunday with Jack James of Penns-
vile.
Nettie Calendine, Dick Grandstafi
and Myrtle Ollie were Sunday guests
of V. L. Grigsby and wife.
Club News
The last meeting of the Kan Rite
| food club was held at the home OF
| Helen Worrall, Sunday afternoon
Sept -. Each member reported on
the work she had done during the
wear. Plans were discussed for ex-
hibiting at the county fair. the
| hostess, Helen Worrall, and assist
ant hostess Martha Calendlne served
ice cream and cake. The Minneha-
ha group will entertain at a pot
luck supper, which will be followed
by marshmallow roast, Friday ev-
ening.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-09-17
POrterSVilIe
FOrd-MOnrOe Wedding

Miss Mary Monroe, daughter of
David and Katie Monroe, and Leslie
Ford of Columbus were united in
marriage Saturday by Rev. G. H.
Sellers of Crooksyille. Dinner was
served at the brides home, Sunday,
for the families and few neigh
bOrs.
Several from here attended the
baptizing Sunday; IL adults were
immersed by Rev. Dunlap, who is
conducting the tent meeting near
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-09-17
GOOD HOME VALUES

Now is the time to buy a home
for this fall.
Good room house for rent.
Furnished rooms for rent.
room, electric. lots, $1,000.
room, bath, electric, $500.
New house, 20 acres, on pike.
Good house, / acre, town. $3.50.
Four room, $1,000 to $4,000.
Four room,t $1,000 to $4,000.
Three room, $3.50 to $500.
Wanted: Small farm on river, or
other good location.
TAYLOR REALTY co.
Second Floor Jones Bldg,
NcConnelsville, Ohio
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-09-17
COrdray Reunion

The Cordray family reunion Will
be held at the home of Mr.. and Mrs
Benton Harmon, two miles south
east of Charlottesville, on Marietta
road, Sunday, Sept. 20. 1t is hoped
there may be a good attendance.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-09-17

While working in a coal bank,
Yes Sines of Bristol was struck IN
the eye by piece Of timber, caus
ing painful injury.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-09-17
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Mr.. c. L. James of Columbus
came Wednesday to attend the falr
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-09-17

Mrs. Ed Ashton OF East Bloom
and Fred Allbright,s near McKen-
dree. are i'll with stomach and bowel
trouble.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-09-17

Mrs. Cary Fuller of Ringgold is
suffering with nervous breakdown,
and complications.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-09-17

lated upon putting it across so sue
cessfully.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-31
Police Cleansing
 of Immoral Spots
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 serve as agencies for white slaves, have declared the business a closed corporation" They have in- timated to would-be competitors that it is not a very healthy form of business for "greenhorns," in fact it has been known where husky men have become physical wrecks worrying about revenue.
 Superintendent Mclean has plac- ed the investigation in the hands of Patrolman Carson and the emergency squad and has pledged his support to the limit. This can be interpreted that there has been considerable pressure brought to bear on the police to suppress a menace that promises to become a serious proposition for the city in no time. It is going to a trying winter in more ways than one the police figure without imported gangsters selecting Waterbury as their playgrounds. Within the next week several raids are likely to re- suit as part of the Clean up" campaign that the police have in- augurated.
 The type of "coffee house" that the police are warning against holds the same standing in busi- ness circles as some of Waterbury's 7S9, more or less, "foodless res- taurants." They serve only as cam oufiaged headquarters for gang SterS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-31
NEW YORK
wtth Gilbert Swan

business of the big town = with millions to spend on cornering the hat market.
 Hat check girls became colorful, and almost romantic figures of the night life. They were presented as wise young women, hardened by what they had seen and heard. The mental status of many of them was greatly exaggerated. One check girl actually was built" into one of the better-known Broadway figures. But Renee Carroll, for such was her name, was one of the smarter girls. She remained rel atively unspoiled. And then be- gan to cash in on the reputation the newspaper folk had built for her.
 Instead of telling the columnis- tic gents what, she knew, as she had for many week, Renee start ed writing her own material. A Broadway magazine picked 1t up. She began to broadcast and even appeared in a movie about Broad way life.
 But just between you and me. I liked the color her hair used to be a bit better. than do now.
 The best known of the old-time hat check kings was one Leon, who dates back to the days of Jacks historic cafe.
 When the restaurant business looked as though 1t might be talk ing the skids. Leon looked about and decided that the big steamship lines were getting some of the bet ter spenders. He bought up the check concession on half a dozen boats, but still is interested in the Broadway belt.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-31
Over $6,5OO,OOO
 to Run City
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(Continued from Page l.). receiving weekly income from the street department.
 With the winter almost at hand, plans have been made to have one crew of men work one week and the other crew work the other. In other words, "stagger system" has been set up which promises to take care of everybody.
 Figuring all this, the board of finance will have much work at hand providing a budget adeauate to take care of the unemployed and, at the same time, taking steps to prevent the tax rate from jump ing.
 Mayor Frank Hayes will return to America from his European trip on Monday. He will resume his duties as chief executive of the city on Tuesday. With his re- turn active steps in making up the 1882 budget will be taken and it is believed that it will not be long before the financial program for the coming year has been perfected.
 At the present time the mem- bers of the board of assessors are working on the grand list figures to be presented to the finance board to aid in estimating re- sources for the coming year. The tentative report of the assessors is expected to be filed within the next ten days. ec
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-31
Going
 Into Russia

(Continued from Page 1) viet officials had departed from Harbin, a Russian center in Man. churia, for Mocsow on receiving word of the impending Japanese troop movement.
 White Russians in Manchuli and other points in Manchuria are withdrawing to Harbin, the dis patch said. 4 sfst
 While Japan apparently was preparing to enforce its Friendly warning" to Russia, it was under stood that Chinese military com manders in Heilung Kiang prov ince were strengthening their forces with evident intentions of defending their strongholds.
 Gen Ma Chan-Shan, chairman of the Heilungkiang government. re- leased Is guerilla leaders from prison with instructions to raise two brigades of infantry. Defenses also were added at Stitsihar, a central city of the province.
 The government here issued a formal denial that Japanese Con- sul General Ayashi at Mukden had been questioned by army authori- ties there on the ground that he had revealed military secrets. It was admitted, however. that the army considered Ayashi had been "meddling."