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The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1932-08-05
FARGO PIONEER DIES

Fargo, August 5.-lP)-One of Far
COS Oldest pioneers. Samuel Stillman
Graham. 10, died in local hospital
here Friday after an illness of about
five weeks.
Graham came to Dakota Territory
more than half a century ago and
was one of the first men in Fargo to
handle automobiles as business.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1932-08-05
SWEET REVENGE

Boston, Mass.-No driver is going
to get tough with Jerome Walton,
aged II. After someone drove over
his express cart and then sped away,
Jerry noted his license number and
hurried to the nearest policeman.
Now the driver has some explaining
to do.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1932-08-05
CUSHING is BETTER

Dickinson, N. D.. Aug. 5.-(PeIm-
provement was shown Friday in the
condition of Walter F. Cushing of
Beach, veteran North Dakota news
paperman who Is in a Dickinson hos
pital recovering from an emergency
operation. Hospital attendants did
not consider his condition serious.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1932-08-05

fiscal year 1930-31, gross power Gales
were valued at mere than S2,453, 735.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1932-08-25
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An extensive program has been
arranged for the observance of the
One Hundredth Anniversary of the
erection Of the building that has
been the home of the First Presby-
terian church of McConnelsville,
Ohio, for the past century. For this
occasion, the church has been COM
pletely redecorated, and many i'm
provements made, including in
stallation of a fine new Wurlitzer
pipe organ and a beautiful new
lighting system, of the hanging lah-
tern design. This church building
is by far the Oldest Of any now
standing in the two towns; and it is
a remarkable example of the SIM
pie architecture, but permanent
workmanship of our forefathers.
Few cities have an opportunity TO
celebrate such an occasion, and do
honor to the early pioneers who es-
tablished their churches and took
their religion seriously. 1t is hoped
that the people of this community
will appreciate the great service
that this church has rendered dur
ing this hundred years, and that
they will cooperate in this Centen
NAL program, as well as the many
former members and friends of the
church, who will return for this An
niversary Celebration.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1932-08-25
EARLY CHURCHES OF THE
TWIN CITIES
(By Irven Travis)

N1y 1lfCA ldAIoJ
AS the time approaches for the
re-dedication and One Hundredth
Anniversary Of the McConnelsville
Presbyterian church, the older cit-
liens are called upon to set their
minds in motion to recall early
happenings as they remember them,
concerning not only the Presbyte-
rian church, but all others of our
towns. My most vivid recollection
concerning the Presbyterian church
is the then familiar sound of the
church bell. | must hasten to ex-
plain, as | am not Presbyterian,
but was a pupil of the public
schools, which at that time (1S511
were scattered throughout the town.
The bell of the Presbyterian church
was used in calling the pupils OF
various schools, (seven in number),
to their studies. Well do / remem-
Der the high key of this bell I also
remember that one of my school,
mates, C. S. Welch, was bell ringer
at one time. 1t may be of interest
to give the history of this bell, as I
find few citizens remembering that
there ever was a bell on this church.
My recollection is rather faint con-
corning the belfry, but 1 think it
was octagon in shape with Venitian
Stats and conical roof I have no
definite recollection when this bell
was removed, but am inclined to
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1932-08-25

DR.. w. o. Thompson, President
Emeritus of Ohio State University,
will deliver the sermon at the even
ing service on Anniversary Day,
September 4th, at s o'clock. DR..
Thompson is very prominent, not
only in educational circles, but also
in the Presbyterian denomination.
He is a former Moderator of the
General Assembly of the Presbyte-
rian church, and also of the Ohio
Synod. 1t will be recalled that DR..
Thompson was also here as the
principal speaker at the rededica-
ton services Of this church, when
the Sunday school addition was
built in 1916; and the committee
feels very fortunate in being able
to secure person of the ability and
prominence of DIR. Thompson. The
Morgan County Ohio State Alumni
Association will have a reception
honoring DR.. Thompson, following
the evening service, in the church
parlorS.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1932-08-25
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ing was of stone, on the location OF
the present church. This was too
early for my recollection, as 1T was
built in 1886. However, I remerl-
ber that the stairs or steps leading
to the main auditorium on the sec
ond floor, were of wood, and on the
south side, outside of the building.
The present church was built III
1860; and l remember this dis
Continued on page two)
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1932-08-25
HISTORICAL SKETCH OF THE
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

On March 81, 1924, the first con-
gregation of the McConnelsville
Presbyterian church was organized
by Rev. John Hunt, with twelve
original members. The congrega-
tion grew rapidly, and for a time
met in the old Court House, using
benches without backs, and tan
bark on the floor. Late in 1882 the
present church building was erect
ed, under the direction of building
committee composed of Edwin Cor
ner and Alexander Mcconnell. Rec
ords show that this building cost
$2,361.00, and was paid for mostly
by the sale Of pews in the church.
1t is also interesting to note that
the first three pastors of the church,
who divided their time equally be-
tween the McConnelsville and Deer
field churches, received $4,000 an
nually from the McConnelsville
church, for their services. For
many years the church was arranged
with high pulpit between the two
doors, on the south side, and with a
west sides. The belfry was remov-
ed and the interior of the church
completely changed in about 1865,
and further improvements were
made in 1903, when the first pipe
organ was installed, under the di-
rection of Rev. C. F. Carson A fine
Sunday school addition was built
and other repairs were made in
1916, during the pastorate of Rev.
J. G. Wozencraft. And now on the
One Hundredth Anniversary of the
building of this historical church,
many improvements have again been
made, making beautiful church
home; and it is hoped that it may
continue to serve this community
for many more years.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1932-08-25
McConnelsville, Ohio
Celebrates
One
lIIundredttl II
Anniversary

think It was in the middle seventies
when MY friend Jefferson Buchanan
had much to do in repairing and
making changes on this church,
However, I do distinctly remember
that the old bell was stored in the
stable of Andrew Arrick for quite
a long time In the early ninetles,
two of my river associates built the
Steamer H. D. Munson, and | told
them of the Presbyterian church
bell. Mr.. w. T. Blake, one of the
owners of the new craft, bought the
bell for which he paid SIS. Al
though he did not consider it suit
able, it being small and weighing
less than 100 pounds, he used the
bell metal in casting new ana
larger bell. This steamer was later
sold to the U. S. government; and
no doubt the bell is still in service.
This story has been recently verified
by Capt Blake, who is still living.
So much for the Presbyterian
church, except that I may say | re-
member the balcony and the high
pulpit which was located between
the two doors on the south front;
and that my memory dates back
early enough SO that I remember
the second pastor of this church,
Rev. VIM. Akin, who visited our
school frequently; which causes me-
to believe him to have been mem
ber of the school board, at that
time, (1S54 and 1850.
McConneIsville M, Il. Church
The first Methodist church build
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1932-08-25
PROGRAM
Sunday, August %


Sunday, August %
1920 oclocMorning Worship Rev. T. E. Leonard
Rededicaton Service.
500 oclockEvening Worship Rev. W. j. MtGarlty
Monday, August %
oclocl-"The Church of the Past Rev. c. Nckeon
Beverly Ohio
Tuesday, August 80
oclock-"The Present.. Rev c. E. Houk
New Concord Ohio
Wednesday, August 81
Church Future Rev Jas A. Veberg
Columbus Ohio
Thursday September |
600 oclock-Anniversary Banquet
Served in Church Dining Room.
100 oc1ock-Communiy Service
Greetings from ministers
C. w. Rev. w. J. Mccarthy
Rev H. Markle Rev. r. G. Osgood
Music by Union Choir
Friday, September 2
800 oclock-Historical Pageant
Dramatzaion of mportat n the hundred
history of the McConnelsvile Presbyterian
Directed by Miss Charlotte Wilson.
Sunday September 4-"Anniversarv Day.
1880 ocockMonng Worship Rev Chas L. Zorbaugh
Secretary Ohio Synod
800 o'cock-Program of Music
Defeating Wuitzer Pipe Organ.
500 ocokEvenng Worship. DR. W. Q. Thompson
President Emeritus State University
Reception honoring Dr. w. O. Thompson by Morgan
County Ohio State Alumni Association, will follow the
evening worship
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1932-08-25
Pastors OF The McConneIsyille
Presbyterian Church

Rev. John Hunt, 1S24-1832.
Rev. Jas. B. Plumstead, 1S33-1834.
Rev. VIM. Akin, 1835-1857.
Rev. w. M. Grimes, 1S58-1S63.
Rev. John Kelley, 1864-187O.
Rev. Henry Cooper, 1S711872.
Rev. w. NJ Grimes, 1S77-1885.
Rev. Edward Vincent, 1S90-1S91.
Rev. Lewis E. Keith, 1S93-1894.
Rev. Luther M. Kumler, 1897-1900.
Rev. G. F. Carson, 1901-1912.
Rev. J. G. Wozencraft, 1913-1918.
Rev. D. R. Warne, 1919-1923.
Rev. A. N. Grove, 1925-1929.
Rev. T. E. Leonard, 1930-1932.
Evening star., 1932-07-05
WHITAKER HEARING
IS SET FOR FRIDAY
Rover Completes Plans for
Prosecution of "Fox" in
Mclean SWindIe.

Norman T. Whitaker, accused Of con-
spring with CASTOR B. Means to swindle
Mrs. Evalyn Walsh Mclean Of $104 900
which she posted for return of the
Lindbergh baby, will be arraigned Fri
day at 80 o'clock in the District Su-
preme Court.
Arrangements for the prosecution OF
Whitaker, the alleged Fox" and mo
49, Of the kidnapping ransom hoax, were
completed at a conference today be-
tween Leo A. Rover, United States At
torney, and John M. Keith, agent In
charge Of the local Office of the United
States Bureau OF Investigation,
Justice F. Dickinson Let's Of the
criminal division of the court will pre-
side at the arraignment. Whitaker re-
mained in the District Jail today, as
did Means and apparently was making
no effort to obtain the bond of 500 ,00C
demanded for his release.
Whitaker was brought here last week
from New York, where he was arrested
by special agents of the Bureau of In
Yestigation, assisted by New York de-
tectlves. He waived extradition.
The statement that Whitaker prom
iSed reporters on his arrival here has
not been forthcoming. At that time
he declined to discuss the charges in
the indictment, but disavoWed any con-
nection with the Lindbergh baby kid
naplng His alibi that he was is
Tampa, Fla, on the night of the alb
duction has been checked and found
to be correct.
Evening star., 1932-07-05
All That Sparkles
Not Diamond, Finds
Trusting Minister
COlOred Pastor Loans S.
to Well Dressed Stranger.
Ring Was Paste.

Rev Smallwood williams, colored, was
glad the stranger liked his sermon, he
said, and opened his pocketbook
The pastor of the Bible Way Church
of Christ had been little suspicious at
first, returning to the parsonage. at 1884
Eighth street, last midnight, to find the
stranger seated on his doorstep.
But the stranger was well dressed and
loquacious and presently the pastor be-
gan to sympathize. The colored man
explained he was a well-to-do Philadel-
phia physician, embarrassed by a pick
pocket to the extent Of applying for a
IS loan.
A ticket home, he said, would cost
S490 and another 10 cents would sup
ply ham sandwich. The stranger even
produced a flashy diamond ring, which
he offered as security.
Then he mentioned the fact that he
had attended the Sabbath evening serv-
ice of the Bible Way Church and found
in Rev. Williams words encouragement
to turn to the pastor in time of stress.
The stranger got the SIS and the pas
tor took the ring. On second thought,
Rev. Williams looked agains at the ring
and hurried to No. 2 precinct.
Rev. Williams sermon must have been
lost on the stranger, whose diamond
was paste.
Evening star., 1932-07-05
SCORE SUBP0ENAED
IN GAMBLING RAID
Two Men Held as Proprietors Of
Place in 800 Block of
Eighteenth Street.

A score of persons were found in an
alleged gambling establishment in the
800 block Of Eighteenth street during a
raid yesterday by police, who sub
poenaed them as Government witnesses
against two men arrested as operators
of the place.
The latter men identified themselves
as John L. Charles, 36, and Edward S.
Kelley, 80, both of the 800 block of
Eighteenth street, and were booked at
No. precinct on charges Of setting up
a gambling table.
The place was filled with holiday
throng when the official party. led by
Detective Sergt Howard Ogle, walked
in. The officers questioned about 80
other occupants and allowed them to
go home before taking Charles, Kelley
and the score of Government witnesses
to the precinct in patrol wagons.
The officers said the place contained
elaborate equipment for playing the
races and was frequently by a high
class clientele.
Earlier In the day Ogle and his men
conducted another holiday raid in the
first block of H street near the Govern
ment Printing Office. They arrested
william c. Ryan, 80, of the first block
of H street, on charge Of permitting
gambling. Ryan posted a $500 cash
bond on the charge and Charles and
Kelley were released in ST. 900 bond each.
Evening star., 1932-07-05
BABC0CK TAKES OATH
IN NEW FEDERAL POST
Becomes New Secretary Of Civil
Service Commission, Succeed
ing J. T. Doyle.

E. Claude Babcock, whose appoint
ment as secretary of the Civil Service
Commission was announced Saturday,
was sworn in this afternoon.
Babcock, who has been assistant sec
retary. succeeds John T. Doyle, who re-
tired after 49 years service with the
commission. Mr. Babcock has filled
several posts in the commission. and
was named assistant to Doyle on March
l, 1881.
Babcock, former national COM
mander of the Disabled American Vet
Grams of the World War, is an attorney
and practiced law for three years in
Lyons, France. He is a member of the
Federal Bar Association, the American
Bar Association and the Federal Club.
He is a native of Sandusky, Mich.
He is married and has two children
Their home is at 1901 Military road.
Evening star., 1932-07-05
WORK WILL BEGIN
ON ARLINGTON GATE
Approval of independent Of
fees Act by Hoover Releases
Funds for Construction.

Construction of the pretentiouS me-
mortal entrance to Arlington National
Cemetery at the east wall, forming the
westerly terminus of the Arlington Me-
mortal Bridge project. will go forward
Immediately. Lieut.. Col. U. S. Grant,
Sd, executive officer of the Arlington
Memorial Bridge Commission, today
announced he is awarding the contract
TO the Pecora Construction Co of Balti-
more, Md, for S123,000. This will en-
tail the laying of half a million dol
lars worth of granite that has been on
the ground for many months.
Now that President Hoover has signed
the independent offices appropriation
act in which funds for the Arlington
Memorial Bridge Commission are car
ried, the work can go forward. Funds
for the commission were Slashed by
Congress from $4,000 to $4,000.
This will mean that little of the pro-
gram of improvement for Columbia
Island can proceed.
Col Grant expects TO be able to con-
tribute the commissions share of $40, ,000
toward the widening and paving OF
Constitution avenue between Second and
Third streets. The District government
will pay so per cent of it and the Bridge
Commission 40 per cent.
Apart from this small section, the
widening Of Constitution avenue east
ward of Fourteenth street and west of
Virginia avenue will have to wait. due
to lack Of funds. Col. Grant expects,
however, to be able to pave Memoria.
avenue, running from the boundary
channel bridge to the east wall OF
Arlington National Cemetery and termi-
mating in the hemicycle, as the memo
rial entrance is now. Some grading,
seeding and general Improvements
around the bridge and on Columbia Is
land will be possible, Col. Grant as
serted
Evening star., 1932-07-05
ARMED BANDITS GET
$500 IN ROBBERIES
Cash Registers Looted After Man
ayers Are Bound With
Cords.

Armed bandits obtained almost $500
last night in hold ups at the Chastel-
ton Market Co, 100 Seventeenth street,
and the Plaza Service Station, 49
Massachusetts, avenue. The robbers
bound the manager of the latter place.
Barnett r. Lester. 17o4 Irving street,
after looting the cash register Of $35.
Fred Neam, proprietor Of the market,
told police three colored men brandish-
ed guns and ordered him to stand
against the wall beside a customer,
Harold Button. 1900 block Of Sixteenth
street. while they took $233.I7 from the
till. The trio fed after ordering the
two men, not 10 move until they had
made good their escape.
Lester reported he was held up by
two young white men, one of whom
held a gun while the other bound his
wrists with cord The men then helped
themselves to such money as they could
find and escaped. Lester managed to
free himself In short time, police SFcre
told
Evening star., 1932-07-05
.EOCAL|ZAT|ON SEEN
IN FOREIGN POLICY
G. W. U. Seminar Speaker
Declares Monroe Doctrine
Probably Will Be Modified.

Modification of the Monroe Doctrine
to the extent that the viii become def
nitely localized to the Caribbean region
was described as a probability today
by DR.. A. Curtis Wilgus, associate pro-
fessor Of Hispanic American history at
George Washington University, at the
Introductory lecture of the university S
six-week seminar on Latin America.
DR.. Wilgus traced the growth of His
panic American studies in the uni
versities Of the United States and as
serted that these studies eventually will
have powerful influence on the foreign
policy Of this Nation. He said further
that they may lead to the modification
Of the Monroe Doctrine so that it will
apply more particularly to the area en-
braced by the Caribbean Sea.
In the United States, DR., WilguS said
there have been three distinct policie:
toward Latin American: l, the Monroe
Doctrine, which is mainly concerned
with the prevention of European inter-
ference and for which, he said, there
is no longer necessity; 2, pan-Ameri-
caniSm, which seeks to exercise an in
fluence which, though friendly, is re-
garded as dangerously paternalistic by
Latin Americans, and 3, imperialism,
WHICH uOW openly StdLQS IOT economic
domination of Hispanic America by the
United States.
A fourth policy, which DR.. wilgus
said should be promoted in this country
is intellectual cooperation. This, he
explained, would be definite effort on
the part of the peoples of the northern
and southern continents to understand
one another and to work together.
Commenting on the Monroe doctrine
DR.. Wilgus contended that the general
public does not recognize that this doc
trine is not at all today as it was orig
inally. Since its adoption 100 years ago
he said, corollaries have been engrafted
upon it, giving it an increasingly i'm
perialistic trend.
The seminar will continue tomorrow
with lecture by DR.. S. G. Inman OF
Columbia University.
Evening star., 1932-07-05
IRWIN SURRENDERS
ON GAMING CHARGE
Sought Since Police Raid Ten
Days Ago, He Gives Up
Voluntarily.

Morris Dutch Irwin, well known in
sporting circles, who has been the OBJ
Ject OF a police search since a raid on
an alleged gambling establishment at
Thomas Circle 10 days ago, voluntarily
came to headquarters this afternoon
ana surrendered under a warrant
charging him with setting up a gaming
table
Irwin was not on the premises when
the ralding party arrived and police
charge he made his escape through a
concealed passageway.
A number Of patrons Of the place
were subpoenaed as Government wit
neSSes following the raid. Irwin is al
legged to have been one of the operators
OF the place. He explained he had
been out Of the city for some time and
came to headquarters when he learned
police were looking for him.
Evening star., 1932-07-05
ARLINGTON PREPARES
FOR POLITICAL DRIVES
Republicans to Hold Smoker Thurs
day and Democratic Committee
Will Meet Friday Night.
By a STAT correspondent of The Star.

by q OJau COETeSpOuutIib VI AllS oba4"
CLARENDON, Va, July 5.-Both the
local Republican and Democratic or
ganizations in Arlington County will
begin this week with what they prom
ise to be one of the liveliest campaigns
in the history of the county.
On Thursday night the Republican
Club will hold a smoker at the Lyon
Park Community House. Members have
been promised a varied program of en-
tertainment DR.. Victor Meyers Is
president.
Robert N. Anderson, president OF the
Democratic Club, who was delegate
10 the recent national convention In
Chicago. returned yesterday and imme-
diately called a meeting OF the execu-
tive cornrafttee for Friday night. The
meeting viii be held at his home.
on Friday night the League OF Re-
,,uhiico,, Uon,en will hold a mass meet
ing at the court house for the purpose
of creating interes8 in the campaign.
Evening star., 1932-07-05
CONTINUOUS FURLOUGH
School Employees Permitted
Take "a Davs.

Public. school employees, including off,
GERS, are being permitted to take "a
days Of their furlough in a continuous
period, with the warning that they may
have to suffer the full pay deduction in
one month, DR.. Stephen E. Kramer
first assistant superintendent of schools
said today.
While officers, clerks and custodians
are being warned against the possibility
of their having to lose "a days pay in
single month, DR.. Kramer said every
effort would be made by school author
tiles to spread the pay deduction over
the year A number Of employees, he
said, are willing to risk the heavy de-
duction.
Evening star., 1932-07-05

TIME time-hcnored sign which for
many years has designated the
quaint old stone house at 3051
l. NJ street in Georgetown as
General Washington's Head
quarters while surveying Washington in
1871" has been removed by the owners
on account of doubt as to its authen-
ticity.
A new sign will be erected in its
place giving an authentic account of
the early history of the picturesque old
building, but the new sign will say
nothing at all about George Washing
ton.
This was disclosed today by Miss Alice
Douglas Goddard and Frederick J. God
dard of 3077 Dumbarton avenue, owners
of the property. They have the old
sign in their Georgetown home and have
virtually decided on the language which
Is to replace the words concerning
George washington.
The change is being made by the
owners, they explained today, not be-
cause they do not believe the George
Washington tradition, but because Seri-
Gus doubts have been cast on the
authenticity of the story. They want it
correct.
Marble Sign Falls.
The first sign was a marble block
placed by the Piram Ripley Society,
Children of the American Revolution,
in 1899. This block fell, was cracked
in several pieces several years ago and
Is now in the museum Of the Associa-
ton of Oldest Inhabitants of the Dis
trict of Columbia, at Nineteenth and H
streets. 1t was replaced by larger sign
painted on metal and with the same
wording, General Washington's Head
quarters While Surveying Washington
in 1891 Erected by Piram Ripley So
ciety, Children American Revolution,
Feb. 1899''
When a bill was introduced in Con-
greSs some time ago providing for pur-
chase by the Government of the build
ing as a museum the bill was referred
to the Citizens Advisory Council for
report. DR.. George H. Richardson, a
member of the council, investigated the
authenticity of the use of the building
by Washington, and reported that the
tradition could not be sufficiently au-
thenticated to justify approval OF the
bill.