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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-06-07
Rev. T. e. Leonard Improving

Tuesday, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank B.
Smith and Mrs. j. Ray Smith and
son Richard motored to Basil where
they visited Rev. and Mrs. T. E.
Leonard who are there at the home
of Mrs. Leonard's parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Barr. They report
Rev. Leonard who is very i'll, as i'm
proving some, and that he was able
to sit up Tuesday for the first. He
was taken ill while attending the
meeting of the general assembly of
the Presbyterian church which was
held in Cleveland, and to which
gathering he went as a commission
er representing the Athens presby-
terry.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-06-07
Ask As To Drought Conditions In
Morgan County

C. E. Dougan, in charge of the
farm recovery Or rural division Of
family rehabilitation program for
Morgan county, has received word
from Columbus, also from Washing
ton, asking as to drought condi-
tions in Morgan county, which in
formation Mr.. Dougan forwarded
to the places named, after making
as complete survey OF conditions as
possible from sources hastily avail
able.
Mr.. Dougan asks that anyone
having good cows which owners
wish to dispose of make the fact
known by sending post card to
the relief office, McConnelsville.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-06-07
Relatives Of Graduates Attend The
Ohio University Commencement

Ohio University Commencement
Mr.. and Mrs. S. B. Sheridan and
DR.. and Mrs. w. r. Sears and two
daughters, of Malta, and Mrs. C. v.
Davis and two sons, of Pennsville,
were among those who attended the
commencement exercises of Ohio
University, at Athens, Monday
morning. Mr.. and Mrs. Sheridan s
daughter Miss Marjorie Sheridan.
was one of those graduating from
the university.
Miss Dorothy Cosgrave was a.
graduate, and her mother Mrs. Ella
Cosgrave of McConnelsville and
relatives Miss Corintha Whipple of
McConnelsville, Mr.. J. c. Whipple
of Meigsville township and Mr.. Ev-
erett w. Whipple of Aurora, were
in attendance at the commence
ment.
Among others in the county grad
uating from the university, was
Miss Marie Harris, daughter of
Clark Harris, Of the west side. Miss
Harris parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Clark
Harris; Mrs. James Harris of Nc
Connelsyille, and Miss Dorothy
Newburn of Elliott, were present
at the commencement.
Miss Faye Cordray, daughter of
Mr.. Ode Cordray of the west side,
completed the two year course at
the university.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-06-07
Miss BOal Entertains ID. A. X,

On Friday evening, June 1, Miss
Ethel Boal entertained the men,
bers of the Daughters of the Amer
lean Revolution, at their last meet
ing for this season. The vice re-
gent, Miss Augusta True, presided.
Members responded to roll call by
describing flags of different ma
tions. Mrs. Evelyn Button display
ed the Philippine and Chinese flags,
and told some interesting facts con-
cerning them. Mrs. Anna Cowan
was in charge of the program, TAX
ing D. A. r. current events as her
subject.
After the meeting adjourned, a
social hour was enjoyed, the hos
tess serving delicious refreshments.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-06-07
Committees From Councils OF
Villages APPOINTED

At a meeting of the Malta vii
lage council Tuesday evening, a
committee was appointed to act in
conjunction with like committee
appointed from the McConnelsville
council, in conference with the
Ohio Fuel and Gas company.
The committee appointed from
Malta is composed Of Harry Wood
ward, c.. N. Gray and S. B. Sheri-
dan. The committee appointed
from McConnelsville is composed of
]. E. Cowan, c. S. Dye and c. S.
Havener.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-06-07
New Low Prices On Chevrolets

On page three in this issue is a
large display advertisement telling
of the reductions in Chevrolet cars.
Even at it's price before the reduc-
ton became effective, Chevrolet
proved to be the most popular car
in Morgan county, during May, out
selling all other makes in the coun-
ty. The location of the Morgan
County Chevrolet Co., as has been
stated, is temporarily in the Malta
garage, and beginning July 1st will
be in the large building here, now
occupied by A. M. Kincaid.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-06-07
June Is Final Filing Date

Petitions Of candidates to be vot-
ed on at the August primary, must
be filed by Friday, June Is. This
also applies to persons who want to
run for central committeeman.
Members of the central committee
are to be elected at the August pri-
mary, and not at the general elec-
ton in November.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-06-07
Hilarious Time At Dance

1t is reported that quite a hilar-
ious time was had at the Parker
dance hall on the Pennsville road,
Saturday night, which seemed to
have resolved itself into sort OF
4'free for ALL However, none OF
the officials were apprised of what
was going on, not learning of it un-
til after it was all over.
According to law, no dance
should be given without permit
from the probate Judge, and Judge
Torbert of the probate court in
forms us that no one in the county
has a dance permit, and he furth-
er states he will not issue them.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-06-07
State MerinO Breeders Meet
In Morgan County

The State Merino Breeders asso-
citation will hold their annual picnic
at the Morgan county fair grounds
on Tuesday, June Il. The Morgan
County Merino Breeders associa-
ton is in charge of arrangements
and will provide tables, chairs,
games, coffee, and iced tea. All
"4-H" sheep club members are in
vited and urged to attend A bas-
ket dinner will be served at noon.
Everyone is to furnish their own
service. George Everhart, County
Club Agent.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-06-07

Wednesday night Fred Perry,
20, was placed under arrest by
Marshal Drury, charged with the
theft of a Ford car belonging to
Francis Best of the west side. The
machine was taken about $3.50
tel, and was wrecked near the Ken
ney grocery, when it struck pole.
1t is said he attempted to take the
Richey car, which was parked near
Best's machine, but he was not
able to get it started.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-06-07
On Eastern Trip

DR.. and Mrs. e. G.. Rex and Atty
and Mrs. Clair Young left Saturday
evening for Victor, w. Va, where
they visited Mrs. Rex's home peo-
pie, and from there went to New
York City for a few days pleasure
trip. At the time this was written,
Wednesday night, they had not re-
turned home.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-06-07
Dale McKibben Weds

Mr.. Dale McKibben of this place,
truck driver for the REQ Transpor-
tation Co., and Miss Catherine
Waite, near Dale, were married Sat-
urday at Greenup, Ky. They were
attended by Mr.. and Mrs Charles
Hall. Mr.. McKibben is a son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel McKibben.
Their plans for the future are in
definite.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-06-07
WARM WEATHER

Our official weather observer
Floyd Davis, reports the high tenn.
perature for the past week as fol.
lows: June 1-92: 2nd-91; 3rd
SO; 4th-91; 5th-89; 6th-86
Total rainfall for month up to
time of this report, Wednesday ev-
ening at 1880, was .13 inch.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-06-07
DIR. Humphrey At Columbus

DR.. Lee Humphrey is spending
the week in Columbus, where he is
assisting in giving the state medical
examinations. He will return home
Friday.
DR.. Humphrey was accompanied
by his wife, who is visiting in Co.
lumbus.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-06-07
Delightful Band Concert

Last Friday evening Malconta
Post band gave delightful concert
of about an hour and a half, in
front of the court house, which was
thoroughly enjoyed by large
crowd. This was the first of a SER
les of open air concerts the band is
to give. The next concert will be
Friday evening, June %.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-06-07

No inheritance tax is found due
in the estate of F. NJ Kahler, de-
ceased. Value of property, $3,822.-
So; debts of estate, $1,400.
Estate of Elizabeth A Kahler,
deceased, is not subject to inheri-
tance tax. No administration is
had on said estate, which was of
the value of $60S.19. Funeral ex-
pense will amount to $500.
r. NJ Winegardner, assignee in
trust for the benefit of Besse C. Pat
terson, The Malta Savings & Loan
Co., G. w. Lowell, The Consolidat-
ed Supply Co., The Colgate-Palm
Olive Peet Co., and Katherine H.
McKeown, as clerk of court. Petit
ton lists claims and amount of
claims in order, Malta Savings &
Loan Co., $616.66; Geo. w. Lowell,
$171.5O. clerk of courts, S27.07;
The Colgate-Palm Olive Peet Co.,
$56.94; Consolidated Supply Co.,
$500 Petition states that de-
fendant being in default for. answer
Or demurrer, is forever barred from
asserting any claims. 1t is ordered
that plaintiff sell all of premises
described in his petition. as upon
execution, for not less than two
thirds of its present appraised val
ue.
Marriage Licenses
VIM. T. Eppley, farmer, son of T.
L. and Sadie Ress Eppley, and
Irene Mclaughlin, daughter of
Manly and Kate Fulton McLaugh-
lin, both of Eagleport, Rev H. III.
Scott officiating.
Earl M. Wood, Marion township.
Newburn Wood, and Esther Donna
Wells, teacher, daughter of Frank
M. and Mary e. Strobe Wells, Un-
ion township, Rev. E. I. Obee.
RECORDERS OFFICE
Adell Crider and Clay Deaver, ex-
ecutors of Mary L.Bell, deceased, to
Laura Belle Thompson, 6.31 acres,
York, $3.50.
Arthur and Nettie Ellis to
frankie B. Hawkins, $50 acres,
Windsor, 81.
Delbert L. Hutchins as executor
of John A Hutchins deceased, to
j. o. Hutchins, 54.765 acres, Cen
ter, s344.
Eva Smith to Herschel and
Gladys Taylor, 80 acres, Malta, 81.
Clara Steward to Ed Steward, 20
acres, Morgan, 81.
F. d. Downing to e. w. Salladay,
and assigned to The Ohio Fuel Gas
Co., 83 acres, lease, Bristol, 81.
George and Caroline Weaver to
Ohio Fuel Gas Co., 5S acres, lease,
York, 81.
F. M Kahler, deceased, to Harry
A. Kahler, McConnelsville lot, 81.
Howard B. and Norma j. Hooper
to James r. and Lucille Naylor, 40
acre, Bloom, 81. Some to same,
TT acre, Bloom, 81.
Samuel Ray, deceased, to Omar
Ray, ct al, 1880 acres, Bristol.
Mary e. Campbell ct al to Claude
". Davis, part McConnelsville lot,
81.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-06-07
Carl Miller Doing Well

Mr.. Carl Miller who was brought
Sunday to his home here, from
the Bethesda hospital, GAINESVILLE,
where he had been since he was
seriously injured in an automobile
accident several weeks ago, stood
the trip well, and is daily showing
improvement
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-06-07
PhilO Telephone Exchange Burns

Friday night the Philo telephone
exchange was consumed by fire.
The exchange was located in the
residence of Mr.. and Mrs. H. b.
(Cap) Fouts, formerly of Malta.
The house was burned, and much
of it's contents. Efforts were effec-
tive in keeping the flames from
spreading to adjoining buildings,
principally through the efforts of
Lee Nell, jr, who is employed at
the Philo power plant, and a squad
of men of whom Mr.. Nell is fore
man. Firemen from GAINESVILLE
also assisted.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-06-07
Arrested On Statutory Charge

Sheriff L. B. Adrean placed Carl
Bebout of East Windsor under ar
rest Wednesday evening, on a bas-
tardy charge. The complainant is
Vera Garrett of Swift. 1t is stated
the defendant who is ferryman at
Swift, is a married man with six
children The preliminary hearing
will likely be held today before l..
n. Seaman, J. P.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-06-07
Will Celebrate Golden Wedding

J. w. and Margaret Jane Will
liams Dodson who reside on the
Portersyille-Chapel Hill road, will
celebrate their golden wedding an
niversary, at their home July 1st.
A general invitation to be present is
extended. A basket dinner will be
served at noon, and great time is
anticipated.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-06-07

Atty Clarence A. Graham, DEM
ocrat, has filed his petition for the
position of state central committee
man from this the 18th district. w.
III. Smith of Caldwell, retiring COM
mitteeman, will enter the race for
common pleas Judge of Noble coun-
ty.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-06-07
Stockport Bank Opens

The Stockport National Bank
which had been closed since the
bank holiday, March 5, opened
Monday Of this week, and every
thing moved along fine. The Off
cials of the bank are r. w. Dewitt,
president; w. e. Wootton, vice
president; G.. C. Stoneburner, cash
ier, and Bernard Click, assistant
cashier. The directors are: j. w.
Vanfossen, M. G. Walker, S. B.
Zumbro, O.. w. Cody, w. E. Woot-
ton, and r. w. Dewitt.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-06-07
MontfOrd Frash Graduates From
Ohio State University

Mr.. Montford Trash Of Malta
graduates next Monday from Ohio
State University, in architecture.
There are five in the, class. He is
the son of Mr.. and Mrs. A. j.
Frash of Malta, and his parents and
other members of the family expect
to attend the graduation exercises.
Mr.. Frash's plans for the future
are not definite.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-06-07
Frank MusorOye Very Ill

Mr.. Frank Musgrove of this place
is in a critical condition, as the re-
suit of an infection in his leg.
Mr.. Musgrove's son Victor Mus
grove, and daughter Mrs. Floyd
Shinn of Washington, D. c., are
here because of his illness.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-06-07
NEW ROAD MAPS FREE

The Democrat office has a few
copies Of the 1894 official road
maps, from the state highway de-
partment, for distribution. They
are free for the asking, at this Of
fee. We cannot mail them.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-06-07
Real Estate Sold

Real estate (54.765 acres) of the
late John A. Hutchins, deceased,
late of Center township, was sold
Saturday here at administrator
sale to John o. Hutchins. Consider
alton, $344.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-06-07

Americas Champion Good Man
Who Went Wrong. Just One of the
Many Interesting Stories Appearing
in The American Weekly, the Mag
azine Distributed With NEXT SUM-
DAYS CHICAGO HERALD AND
EXAMINER.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-06-07
Democratic Women Have
Interesting Meeting

The Women's Morgan County
Federated Democratic club held an
interesting meeting Monday even
ing. with Mrs. Bessie Wood, the
chairman, presiding. Mrs. M. M.
Mcdonald who attended the recent
Woodsfield meeting, and Mrs. Stel-
la Durbin, the GAINESVILLE meeting,
gave interesting reports on those
gatherings. Judge L. J. Weber and
Atty r. M. Winegardner gave ex-
cellent talks, and others present
took some part. The music includ-
ed two violin selections by Miss
Muriel Winegardner, with her sis
ter Miss Evelyn Winegardner ac-
conpanying on the piano. Plans
for the future meeting were dis
cusseG
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-06-07
Poppy Sale Amounts To $40

POPPY sale Amounts To $11O
The recent sale Of poppies in this
locality netted the sum of about
S11O. Mrs. Norma Hooper was
chairman, of Malconta unit of the
American Legion Auxiliary. in sale
of the poppies.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-06-07
$50 For Driving While
TntOYicafad

Grover Smith of GAINESVILLE was
arrested last Thursday on route No.
81, near Neelyville, charged with
driving while intoxicated. When
arraigned Friday before l.. N. Sea-
man, J. p, he pleaded guilty and
was fined $50 and costs. The arrest
was made by a state highway pa
trolman.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-06-07
Cut Rate Meat Market CLOSES

The cut rate meat market which
Messrs. w. III. Savage and Andrew
Wilson conducted for some months
here in the A. l.. Smith room, sus-
pended business Saturday night.
Geo. B. Kenney purchased the stock
of groceries
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-06-07

Mrs. Markle, wife of Rev. D. H.
Markle, and son David, of Nash
port, visited Wednesday with Mr..
and Mrs. Edward Perkins of Malta,
while Rev. Markle went on to Bel
pre- to attend a conference.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-06-07
Auction Sale OF Real Estate

The Hall and Heintzelman farms
(Luther Scott farms) will be sold
this afternoon at 1870 on the prem
ises, by the Johnson Auction Co.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-06-07
UNSIGNED ARTICLE

A news item of interest, mailed
at Beverly, reached this Office. How
ever the sender's name is omitted,
hence we could not use it.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-06-07
Deaths Toll

May 81 to June z, 1884
HI. A. Beebe, Chauncey.
Silas F. Mckinney, Columbus.
Ira Nelson, Crooksville.
Mrs. Mary Wagner, Watertown.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-06-07
Durant School House Sold

The Durant school house was
sold Saturday at public auction, by
the Bloom township board of educa-
ton, to Sid Garrett of Lemon HILL
Consideration, $76.
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JUSTICE DEPT.
PROBESD.C.
COURTS
MacK of Cooperation" With
Prior Quiz Brings U. S.
Audit of Records

Department of Justice agents
were called in to investigate condi-
tions in the lower court system OF
the District because the District
Attorneys office failed to "get CO.
operation" in an earlier inveStiga-
ton as to conditions there, it was
learned by The Washington Times
today.
The previous investigation, con-
Quoted last May by a special In
vestigator of the District Attor-
ney's office, followed the escape"
of a police court defendant VINO
had posted a $500 bond and after
it was found that the collateral
had been returned to its poster. .
REPRESENTATIVES of the District
Attorneys office declined today to
reveal who had attempted the in
vestigation. It was learned def
nitely, however, that the investi'
gator had reported to District At
torney Leslie Garrett that ne
had been hindered in his probe by
various officials.
Work in Guarded Room
A the same time it was revealed
that q "private" audit had been
made of the Police Court records
only three months ago. The DIS
trict auditor was reported to have
made the check.
A corps of Justice Department
agents, accountants and auditors
are busy behind locked doors today
investigating court conditions, par,
ticularly the incident previously
probed by the District Attorneys
office, and other alleged irregulari'
ties. The men are working in
guarded jury room in the Police
Court Building.
May Bring Shakeup
The investigation also is expect
ed to reach the Police Department,
the office of the United States
Marshal, bonding firms and the
Municipal and Juvenile courts.
That a widespread Shakeup in
the court system may result was
predicted today by one observer"
District Attorney Leslie C. Gar
nett is said to have been inStru-
mental in bringing about the in.
Vestigation, which court officials
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Frightful Aerial War
Seen by Sikorsky

Air attacks in the future on
battleships, he said, would be
made by fleet of airplanes Gov
ering a specified area, rather than
each airplane aiming individually
at the target. He declared:
"The battleShip would be GER
tain to be put out of commits
SiOn."
Planning Giant Ship
Mr.. SikorSky, who has built the
largest American flying boat,
disclosed he is now building a
new ship designed to fly 1850
miles without stops, and carry
So passengers. He said:
"The real place to fly over
the ocean is at $4,000 to $4,000
feet. At this height you would
be above storm and not en-
counter ice. A StratOSEhere
flight would entail too many
hardshipS."
He visualized flying service
from the United States Ito the
remotiSt parts of the globe" with
in a few years.
Mr.. Sikorsky said the building
Of Seadromes for transatlantic
flights was impracticable.
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|00,000CHEER
.PRES|DENT|N
ROANOKE
3 States Add to Huge Throngs
Gathered for Dedication
of Vets Hospital
By EARL GOODWIN

ROANOKE, Va, Oct. ia
tremendous crowd, estimated at
a hundred thousand persons,
poured into Roanoke today to
hear President Roosevelt's speech
in dedication of new veterans
hospital here this afternoon. 1t
is the largest gathering ever
known in this part of Virginia. to
which a President comes for the
first time in history.
The arrangements, made by
Gen. Frank T. Hines, adminiStra-
tor of veterans affairs. take into
consideration the fact that people
are pouring into the lower part
of the valley of Virginia from
North Carolina and West Vir-
ginia also to hear what the Prsei-
dent will have to say.
Crowds Gather On Route
Large, cheering crowds gathered
at stopping places en- route, and
at Roanoke the police had diff
Guilty in handling the throng,
which filled the downtown
streets and extended all along the
line of the parade two miles west
of the city. Bands of well-knoWn
Virginia military organizations
blended together on the hospital
grounds to give the President a
tuneful welcome with Hail to the
Chief"
The wellknown gray and white
dress uniforms of the famous Vir-
ginia Military Institute of Lexing-
ton, Va, formed the center of a
guard of honor in which also par
ticipated khaki-clad soldiers Of
the Virginia National Guard and
the buff and blue Of historic
Richmond HoWitzers.
Glass Gets ovation
Another we'll known military
unit was from the Virginia Poly
technic Institute at Blacksburg.
Senator Carter Glass was given
a tremendous ovation when he
stepped to the rear platform
along with President Roosevelt
and Governor Perry of Virginia as
the Presidents train came to a
halt at Lynchburg.
There is, in the minds Of Ad-
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FORECAST
Up IN AIR
By FRANKLIN G. sARTWELL

By FRANKLIN G. SARTWELL
With the congressional elections
less than three weeks away, Wash
ington observers are amazed at
the variance in prophecies as to
the outcome of the balloting and
at the utter lack of definite infor-
nation upon which an authentic
forecast of the results can be
made.
Even the Democratic informa.
ton service, which has gained
a reputation for virtual infallibil,
ity, is unable to make an authori
tative prediction-aSide from the
customary predictions which are
made with view to encouraging
party workers.
The Republicans are thoroughly
afraid to make any prediction
now, because a number of factor!
exist which may oVerturn all the
political signs which in the past
have been reliable in pointing
trends and directions.
The campaign started out with
everyone apparently in agreement
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u. S. to Gust
Devils Isle
Fugitive

SANTA CRUZ, Cal, Oct. 10
G.N.SO.-Federal immigration au.
thorities were studying the case
of Amato Desidero today for final
disposition of the man they said
was one of Frances most no
torious criminals, who escaped
from Devils Island more than 20
years ago.
He was arrested in the noun
tainS near here by immigration
authorities who said they planned
to deport him to Italy.
For several months Desidero
has been at liberty on his own
recognizance pending attempts
by the immigration Bureau to
settle the question of his nativity.
The man without a country"
claims to be an Italian. but French
authorities say he is a native of
France.
Desideros criminal record dated
from 1897, when he was SEN
fenced to prison on a burglary
charge.
BY 1905 he had been sentenced
to st. Lourent's prison to serve
a long-term for attempted muir.
der. He served six years and
escaped. Later he was captured
and sent to Devils Island
Serving less than two months on
the dread island. he escaped and
turned up in New York in 1914.