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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-02-16
LEGION LAUNCHES CAMPAIGN
TO BUY AMERICAN

The American Legion Of Ohio has
launched a statewide campaign, by
way of publicity and the radio,
against the purchase Of foreign
made merchandise. I'VE fought in
1917 to keep America from foreign
military domination" said Depart
ment Commander JOS. " Patterson
of Findlay, land we are ready to
fight in 1888 to prevent the domi-
nation of American markets by
merchandise of foreign manufac-
ture."
Commander Patterson has called
upon 500 American Legion Posts of
Ohio and the $4,000 members of his
organization to take an active part
in the campaign. "In normal times
he said, America can consume
more than 900 OF her own agricul-
tural and manufactured products.
For the past 15 years we have play
ed the Good Samaritan in world
affairs, lending financial support to
prevent the crash of many European
udLlOQS.A II ID tAaC INV eAnI w =
look after the interests of the Amer
lean people. Buy American goods,
and you will reopen American fac
tories, restore confidence and put
America to work"
''Based on an average wage OF
soc per hour to American workers,
and the exchange rate Of foreign
money to the American dollar, the
corresponding wage In France is 12c
an hour, In Italy its5qis &c an hour,
and in Japan it is 7c an hour"
DECEASED foreign currency per-
rnits foreign goods to be laid down
in the United States. at figure
less than American manufacturers
can produce these goods, paying
American price for the labor and
raw materials"
buying American manufactured
goods means the purchase of Amer
lean raw materials, use Of American
transportation lines, purchase OF
American fuel and power, payment
OF American taxes, and employment
of American labor"
'.The employment of American
labor will affect every step in
American industry. We can use 80
percent of our own goods. BUY
AMERICAN AND PUT AMERICA
TO. WORK"
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-02-16

Rev. Thomas 1. McRae, 81, re-
tired Methodist minister, of New
port, O., died Tuesday morning at
his home there, of general infirmi-
ties. He was native of West Vir-
ginia. In 1885 he was admitted to
the East Ohio Conference of the
Methodist Episcopal church. One of
his first charges was Newport, and
after serving many other charges
in all for about SO years, he return
ed to Newport, where he again
preached, within recent years. He
retired several years ago, and had
served as supply minister on var
ious occasions. Among the many
charges he served during his long
period as minister, were Beverly,
Sarahsville and Cumberland. His
wife died in 1925. Two sons sur
vive-Rev. Richard o. McRae, for
mer pastor in McConneisville, now
OF the Central M. E. church, Evans
Vile, Ind, and D. G.. McRae, an
instructor in Glenville high school,
Cleveland. He also leaves two
brothers.
Funeral services will be held to-
day at 2 p. m, at Newport, and in
terment will be made in the ceme-
terry at that place.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-02-16

Mrs. Jane Murray, aged 81, the
widow of James Murray of Rose
Farm, died Feb. s, following few
weeks illness from heart trouble.
She is survived by three sons,
Joseph Murray of Crooksville, John
of New Lexington, and Archie of
Rose Farm; and five daughters
Mrs. Edward Gillespie of Taylors-
Vile, ILL.,; Mrs. Mary Walser, Co
1umbus; Mrs. VIM. Fleming, Shady
side; Mrs. James Baughman, Lam
caster, and Mrs. Winifred Morrow
of Rose Farm. She also leaves 21
grandchildren and one great grand
child. The deceased was member
of the United Presbyterian church
and of the Eastern Star, and the
Rebekah lodge at Crooksville.
Funeral services were held Sun
day afternoon, Feb. IL, from the
Methodist church at Crooksville,
and burial was made in the Crooks
vile cemetery.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-02-16
Civic Club Dinner

Spacious rooms. glowing with
soft lights, red tapers on small
tables gaily- dressed in St.-valentine
attire, and the delicate, perfume of
roses, all blended In making a
] pleasing background for the annual
hospitality dinner Of the Community
Civic club. On Tuesday evening,
Feb. IA, Supt and Mrs. James M.
Turner received at their home,
bands and other guests, assisted by
Mrs. Charles Dye, president, and
her committees. Covers were laid
for 65, and an elegant pot luck
dinner was served by Mrs. Haven
Hammond and her committee, in
cluding Mrs. Donald Ralston, Mrs.
Jerrold Scott, Mrs. Fred ). Bark
hurst, Mss Christine Shilling and
the hostess. Preceding the dinner
message of welcome was given Ny
the president, Mrs. Dye
Under the direction of Mrs. Carl
Betz, program chairman, and her
assistants, Miss Cora Whipple, Mrs
mccarthy and Miss Pyle, the re-
mainder of the evening was filled
with continuous hilarity. Humorous
prizes were awarded those showing
great vocal ability in quartets, both
for ladies and gentlemen Many in
teresting contests were introduced.
Several features, affording moments
Of delightful music and expression,
were those offered by Mrs. David
Markle, in piano selections: Mrs.
Jerrold Scott In. vocal contributions,
and little Miss Martha Turner with
her lovely Valentine poems, and
others. The newest idea in pelling
bees was effectively introduced, and
every member and guest participat-
ed.
From the time of arrival to that
of departure, no moment was lack
ing in interest and pleasure. Men,
bers of the club are extending to
Mr.. and Mrs. Turner their express
sion of appreciation for their de-,
lightful hospitality and cooperation,
making this occasion outstanding
in the social affairs of the club
Xxx.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-02-16
Governor Whites Home Flooded


Bursting of freezing pipes in Gov
ernor Whites Marietta residence
last Thursday night, caused heavy
loss to furnishings and interior of
the property. Three floors and the
basement were deluged, running
costly furniture, pictures, rugs, etc.
The house was in charge of care
taker, who occupied quarters on the
third floor, but he became i'll and
was not able to look after the prem
ises. 1t is stated that the stairways
and interior Of the rooms were prac-
tically a mass of ice, and priceless
books in the library were ruined
The fine residence of w E. Vain
wright in Marietta met with SIM
liar fate, causing heavy loss. Mr..
Wainwright had been visiting his
daughter at Ashtabula, and no one
was in the premises. A meter read
,er for the gas company found the
water running through the house
when he called Friday, and took
steps to have the water shut off Mr..
Wainwright returned home Friday
evening.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-02-16
A PROCLAMATION

Throughout this nation, millions
of American citizens are unemploy-
ed; thousands of factories are idle;
and thousands of retail business
houses are closed.
America at work can use more
than 900 Of her own agricultural
and manufactured goods.
In 1917 and 1918 the American
citizen soldier went to France and
Belgium, to preserve the very ex-
istence of these nations. Outstand-
ing among those that have today
refused to make payments upon
loans extended to them in time of
war are France and Belgium. France
has more gold reserve than any 9TH
er nation in Europe.
America is flooded with merchan-
disc of foreign manufacture; mer-
chandise that is produced by cheap
labor, to undersell American prod
ucts, and American factories are
closed.
The American Legion of Ohio has
launched a great campaign among
it's members, and among the citizens
of this great commonwealth, to
BUY AMERICAN GOODS, and by SO
doing to aid the return of employ
ment of our citizens, and the OPEN
ing of our closed factories.
Now, therefore, I, e. D. Shafer,
mayor Of McConnelsville, do call
upon my fellow citizens to join with
the American Legion in the pur-
chase of American goods. Let us all
adopt the slogan of the Legion,
"BUY AMERICAN AND PUT
AMERICA TO WORK"
e. D. SHAFER, Mayor.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-02-16
Death OF Mrs. Nancy Power

Mrs. Nancy Power, aged 81, Of
Morganville, died Tuesday after
noon about 1890, at her home, Of
general infirmities She was the
widow of William Power Surviv-
ing is one daughter Miss Alice Pow
er of the home. One daughter is de-
ceased. Mrs Powers maiden name
was Mcdonald, and she was the last
of family of ten children born to
Mr.. and Mrs. Benjamin Mcdonald.
Practically her entire life was spent
in the locality where her death oc-
Cured She was native of Mus
kingum county. Her husband died
Dec. 25, 1869.
Mrs. Power was a member of the
Deerfield Presbyterian church. Fu-
neral services will be held from that
church today at one o'clock, con-
Quoted by Rev. T. E. Leonard, and
burial will be made in the church
cemetery.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-02-16
TO KILL ROOSEVELT

Wednesday night about 0:45
an attempt was made to kill
President-elect Roosevelt, while
a public reception was being
held in his honor at Miami,
Fla. Mr.. Roosevelt had just
finished speaking from his au-
tomobiIe, when five shots were
fired at him, but none Of them
took effect. As the firing
ceased, the President-elect
waived his hand to the crowd,
and stated that he was unhurt.
Five persons were wounded,
as the shots were fired at the
presidential party. Among
them Mayor Cermak of Chi
cago who was shot twice
through the chest, and is i'm
critical condition. A gunman
giving the name of Joe Zin-
CARA, of New York, is being
held as the shooter. The as
saiIant is quoted as saying, II
kill all presidents. Kill all Of
ficials." Mrs. w. #. Cross of
Miami, struck the shooters arm
as he let go with the fifth shot
and showed his elbow into the
air.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-02-16
FOUTS DIES AT
CENTRAL CITY, NEBRASKA

Miss Corinthia Whipple hands us
a copy of the Central City Republi-
can, of Central City, Neb., which
carries the account of the death of
her cousin, Absalom Fouts, aged rs.
He died jan Is, at the home of his
daughter, Mrs. Herbert Lock. While
he had been in failing health for
some time, death was unexpected.
Funeral services which were under
the auspices of the Masonic lodge
were held Jan. IT, with burial in the
family lot at Central City cemetery.
The deceased was son of the
late SiIas and Sarah Weeks Fouts,
and was born in Morgan county.
His~father was brother of the late
Israel Fouts, and his mother was a
sister of the late Mrs. Abram Whip
pie, both members of pioneer fam
lilies of this county When he was
eight years of age his parents left
this county, settling first at Gen
eseo, ILL.,, and later in Adams coun-
ty, Iowa, and in the spring of 1871,
went to Central City, Neb. Absalom
Fouts' wife was Emma Rose, now
deceased Mr. Fouts was a promi-
nent citizen, and served many years
in positions of public trust. He
taught in country schools for time,
and later was superintendent of the
public schools of his home city.
From 1884 to 1888 he and his wife
were employed with the Union Pa
cific railroad company, in connec-
tion with a bridge gang operating in
Wyoming. He had served as men,
Der of the board of education. as
member of the city council; was
clerk for period of ten years. He
belonged to the Presbyterian church,
and since 1900 had been a member
of its session. The paper carrying
the account of his death speaks of
him in highest praise, and says that
no man played a finer part in the
development of the county in which
Central City is located.
Besides the daughter named, Mr..
Fouts leaves a son Paul Fouts; a
grandson. brother, DR.. Fred
Fouts, and half brother, Alva
Fouts
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-02-16
John J. Gray Dies suddenly


Mr.. John j. Gray, who resided in
the Ringgold neighborhood, died
Saturday evening at his home very
suddenly, and before medical help
could reach him. 1t is stated that a
year or so ago he sustained stroke
Of paralysis from which he had new
er recovered. What was thought to
be another stroke, and which ended
swiftly in his death, came when he
had gone to saw some wood, and
did not return to the house. When
a search was made for him he was
found unconscious and died soon af-
terward.
Mr. Gray is survived by his wife
who was Ella Hallowell of Spurrier
ridge, and one daughter, Mrs.
Clark Vanhorn of White Cottage.
He also leaves sister who resides
at White Cottage.
Short funeral services were held
from the residence Tuesday after
noon, and the body was taken to
Chesterhill where further services
were held from the Methodist
church, and burial was made in the
Chesterhill cemetery.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-02-16
Galen Wallace Again Under Arrest
The, Times Recorder states.

Galen Wallace Again Under Arrest
The, Times Recorder states:
HAuthorities of four counties are
seeking loot from a number of rob-
berries perpetrated in Newark and
Licking county in the past few
months and exposed by confession
of Galen Wallace, of Newark, after
his Arrest Friday at Stockport by
Sheriff L. B. Adrean, of McConnels-
vile. The search has been extended
from Newark to Morgan county and
Athens county, as tools valued at
$75 were found at garage in Ath-
ems. Wallace said he traded the
tools for 10 gallons of gas and one
quart of OIL Morgan county author
tiles also were in this city Monday,
checking the disposal of tools and
merchandise. Wallace was found in
possession of two pints of whisky
and 5000 cigarettes at the time Of
his arrest at Stockport. After being
quizzed by Newark police, he admit
ted the theft of four automobiles
and that from one automobile he
tOOk do pOuuuS OI DuLCGr Wn1cQ he
sold. Reports from 1 Newark said
Wallace was released from the Lick
ing county jail at Christmas time,
after serving a sentence for break
ing and entering a wholesale gro-
cery In August. He is now facing a
charge Of breaking and entering a
wholesale tobacco house in Newark,
and taking a large quantity of Gig
arettes. Charges of auto thefts may
also be filed against him in Licking
county courts"
He has been bound over to the
Licking county grand jury under
bonds aggregating $1,000, on charge
OF burglary and larceny and three
chares of auto theft. Unable to
furnish bail he was taken to the
Licking county jail.
1t will be recalled that on two
different occasions Wallace who now
is 21, robbed the Roxbury post Of
fee. for which he served prison
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-02-16
From 1.-THE Sphinx"

From the February number of
sThe Sphinx" an Independent mag
azine for magicians, we note several
complimentary references to George
Mcdonald Birch. Under the head
ing Among the Magicians," is not
ed the following:
George Mcdonald Bircn, s. A. M.
(Society of American Magicians) j,
Chicago assembly, of McConnels-
vile, o., is continuing his success
full tour in the far west. He re-
Gently appeared at Monrovia, CAL,
and his performances were witness
ed by Los Angeles magicians. He
is featuring new guinea pig vanish
which has elected much favorable
comment. Austin A. Davis is in ad-
vance of the company, Henry HI.
Davis, tour manager, and Stuart
Ross, publicity man. Mr.. and Mrs.
Birch and the latter's mother spent
the recent holidays in Los Angeles.
Birch's 1888 tour opened at Braw-
ley, Cal, Jan. a. He was the guest
of honor at a reception banquet CIV
en- by Los Angeles assembly, s. A.
M. During January he played at
Carrizo, N. M, and at number of
places in Texas. Another article
speaks of banquet given in honor
of Mr.. and Mrs. Birch, the evening
of Dec. 80, at the newly opened Hol-
lywood Art club.
For several months "The Sphinx
has been running column under
the heading From Birch's Buick"
which tells in terseIy written,
clever, manner-in sort of diary
fashion, the high spots Of the places
they pass through; Of their work,
etc. One line reads: Thanksgiving
with turkey and all the trimmin's
at Fresno-an early morning drive
along the magnificent coast high
way-picturesque glimpses of the
Blue Pacific, enroute to Santa Bar
bara,-a moment pause at the old
home of princess" the vanishing
pony, so that she might enjoy a
short Homecoming with her midget
brothers and sisters-horsefeat
"a delightful surprise at Monrovia
where a group of 80 Los Angeles
magicians caught our show"
We learn that since the first of
the year, Mr.. Birch's Buick has been
down in Old Mexico, SO we'll bet
that his next column in "The
Sphinx" will be still more interest
ing.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-02-16
Dies At GallipOlis

Probate Judge Arthur Torbert
received word Tuesday of the death
of Marcella j. Thomas, II, which
occurred at the state hospital at
Gallipolis, where she had been since
the year 1921. For time she and
her sister Kate Thomas resided
here in the Stanbery building, COM
ing here from Cincinnati. She
leaves no near relatives. The late
Mrs. w. H. Phillips, mother of Mrs.
Kate Mcbride OF this place, was a
half sister, and Mr.. Elmer Thomas
of Malta is a second cousin. other
relatives reside in Tennessee. Bur-
ial was made at Gallipolis.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-02-16

WIDOW VI lteS. JOHN MULCH DlCc
Mrs. Lucy Ryan received word of
the death of Mrs. Aurena Mullen,
aged about 62, which occurred Mon
day at Norwood, O. Mrs. Mullen
will be remembered as the wife of
Rev. John Mullen who was pastor
of the Main Street Church Of Christ.
He died some years ago, after the
family had left here. Mrs. Mullen
had been i'll for some time-prOb-
ably two months or so, and her
death was the result of paralysis
which followed an illness starting
with an infected tooth. She is sur
vived by two sons-John Mullen
who is a preacher, located in Texas,
and Herbert, of Maysville, Ky; and
three daughters-Mrs. Louise Beat
ty who is engaged in missionary
work in Japan; Mrs. Lois Brown
and Mats Mullen. The last named
two and the mother have been max
ing their home together.
Funeral services for Mrs. Mullen
were held Wednesday, and burial
was made at Maysville, KY.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-02-16

Mr.. Herbert G. Fouts Of Malta
had a rather narrow escape from
serious injury Monday evening. He
was returning in his automobile
from his farm where he had been
cutting wood In the rear seat was
a saw, and when 1t started to slip.
he took his hand off the steering
wheel to catch 1t, and in SO doing
lost control of the machine. which
went over the bank at the M. M.
Richardson place on Jefferson
street, formerly the Web Anderson
property. The auto turned over
once, and was damaged consider
ably. Mr.. Fouts escaped injury,
save some minor bruises.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-02-16
Death OF George G. Smith

George C. Smith, aged 81, who re-
sided In the Charlottesville vicinity,
died Friday, after an illness from a
complication OF diseases. His death
occurred at Bethesda hospital,
GAINESVILLE. He is survived by his
wife, Mrs. Anna Smith: one daugh-
ter, Mrs. Paul Sears of GAINESVILLE,
and two sons, George w. Smith Of
the home, and Carl H. of GAINESVILLE.
Mrs. Welcome Marshall of Norwich;
Mrs. Charles Fauber of Duncan
Falls and Mrs. Nora Clure of Chan
dlersville are his sisters, and Berk-
ley Smith Of Charlottesville is his
brother. The deceased was mem
ber of the Ark Spring Baptist
church, and of the I. o. O. f. at
Charlottesville.
Funeral services were held Mon
day afternoon at Ark Spring church,
Rev. Mr.. Cook officiating. and bur-
ial was made In the church ceme-
terry.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-02-16
Business Mems Club Meets

At the meeting of the Business
Mems club, held at the residence of
G. L. Carlton, the following officers
and committees were elected, and
appointed:
Chairman, Geo. w. Lowell; Sec'y-
Treas, G.. L. Carlton; committee of
arrangement, Ralph Baker, Frank
Kraps, Roy Walker, Rad Hickerson,
Fred Coulson, Harold White, Harry
Harris, Geo. B. Kenney, R. D. Nc
Gregor. The committee will meet
at the residence of G.. L. Carlton,
Monday, Feb. 20, at p. m, and all
are rquested to be present.
We understand that the special
bargain days-such as were con-
Quoted last summer and fall, will
again be inaugurated.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-02-16

Valley lodge, No. 145, f. & A.
M, held it's annual inspection We'd
nesday evening, with a good attend
ance. Inspection was in the M. M.
degree, with Edward Perkins, w. NJ,
in the East. The inspection was
made by Chas. e. Cameron, district
lecturer, of Athens. Following the
work, and the report OF the inspec-
tor, nice refreshments were served.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-02-16
Amy Longstreth Trout Dies

Mrs. Amy e. Longstreth Trout,
died Tuesday at the home of her
daughter, Mrs. w. III. Nixon of
Junction City. She was 96 years of
age, and was the mother of DIR. G..
B. Trout of GAINESVILLE. She was a
member of the Methodist church.
Besides the SON and daughter NAM
ed, she leaves another son, E. M.
Trout Of New Lexington.
Funeral services will be held this
afternoon at o'clock, at the Meth
odist church. New Lexington, with
burial in New Lexington cemetery.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-02-16

Edward Harmon. former resi-
dent Of Sharon. died very suddenly
Monday at his home in Gary, Ind.
Mrs. Ella Wickham Of, Caldwell is
his sister. Another sister, Mrs.
Henry Baker, resides near Sharon.
Besides the sisters, a brother, Geo.
Harmon of Gilbert, survives. After
leaving Sharon, the deceased moved
to Columbus and from there to Gary
where he was engaged in the real
estate business.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-02-16
Deaths Toll
Feb. o to 16, 1888

Absalom Fouts, Central City, Neb.
C. HI. Bailey, Cumberland, 0.
Mrs. Jane Murray, Rose Farm.
J. w. Mcdonald, Palos.
George C. Smith, Charlottesville.
Mrs. Nancy Power. Morganville.
John J. Gray, Ringgold.
Rev. r. /. McRae, Newport.
Mrs. Amy Trout, Junction City.
Marcella y. Thomas. Gallipolis.
Mrs. Blanche Bell, GAINESVILLE.
J. e. Cheadle, Todds.
Mrs. Mary e. Hayes, Barlow. *
Mrs. John Mullen, Norwood, o. u
Clara Monroe, Portersville.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-02-16

Among those who voted against
the proposal to submit the question
of state prohibition repeal to the
voters next November, were Repre-
sentatives Mildren ~ef- Washington
county, Horton of Noble, Mardis of
Athens, and McInturf of Morgan
county.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-02-16
plan To Leave For Florida

II present plans are carried out,
Mr.. and Mrs. A. L. Smith will leave
Sunday by auto, on a trip to Flor
ida. and other places in the south.
They have no fixed time to return,
or as to how long they will be
gone. It may be few weeks, or
several months.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-02-16
Temperature For Week

Last Thursday, Feb. 8. the tenn
perature was below; 10th, 4
above; IL, II; IL, below; 13, Is
above: IA, Sc; Is, 26.
About two inches of snow fell,
and the total precipitatios for week
was .38 inch. The above figures
are furnished us by Floyd Davis,
official weather observer.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-02-16

Clara, seven year old daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. David Monroe, near
Portersville, died about IL O'Clock
this morning of heart trouble. She
had been ill for some time. Be-
sides her parents, five brothers and
three sisters survive. A brother
is deceased. Funeral arrangements
are incomplete.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-02-16
Eva McEIfresh> >Undergoes Operation

Miss Eva McElfresh, 19, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Clyde McElfresh,
of Penn township. underwent an
emergency operation last night for
appendicitis, at Good Samaritan
hospital, GAINESVILLE. She is doing
WELL
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-02-16
Misses Mary Jane and Betty Booth

Misses Mary Jane and Betty Booth
entertained the members Of their
class, the Cleaners class, of the
Presbyterian Sunday school, Tues
day evening at their home. Re-
freshments were served. and with
games, ETC., the occasion was very
enjoyable. Valentine decorations
were used. Twelve girls and the
teacher Mrs. F. B. Smith were pres
ent.