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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-04-18
MRS. EDWARD WALKER DIES
HERE AFTER BRIEF ILLNESS

Mrs. Mary Walker, wife of Ed
ward Walker, who had not been in
good health for some time, was TAX
en- suddenly very i'll Tuesday even
ing and died Wednesday evening
about 6 O'Clock, at her home in Nc
Connelsville, as the result of a ce-
rebral hemorrhage. Her death
came as a great shock to her fam
lily and friends.
Mrs. Walker who was about 70
years of age was a daughter of the
late James and Hannah Parsons,
and was born in the Ringgold vicin-
ity. The greater part of her life
had been spent in McConnelsviIle.
Besides her husband, she leaves one
son -Montford Walker of Wheel
ing, w Va. Two daughters-Nel-
lie Walker and Mrs. Carrie Coch-
ran, are deceased. She leaves sew
eral grandchildren, one of whom,
10 Ellen Cochran, resides at the
Walker home. A sister and brother
surviving are Mrs. Minnie Walker
and James Parsons, both of Balti-
more, Md. Brothers and sisters de-
ceased were Mrs. Rachel Dunning-
ton, Mrs Elsie Kirk and John and
Howard Parsons. Mrs. Walker was
a member of the McConnelsville
Presbyterian church, and of the
Women's Relief Corps, and was
highly regarded by all who knew
her.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-04-18
Capt. j. r.. BENJAMIN Transferred

Capt. j. r. Benjamin, who for the
past 21 months has been at Camp
Morgan, Malta, has been transferred
to Camp Meigs, near Pomeroy.
Capt. Benjamin who was public re-
lations council, contacted farmers,
and was also publicity man, fur
nishing an article practically every
week for this paper. He was often
called upon for addresses in this
county and since in September, had
addressed 21 meetings. He proved
himself to be very efficient, and
made many friends in the county
who regret having him leave He is
succeeded at Camp Morgan by Mr..
Schiller, who is being transferred
from Pomeroy. Capt. Benjamin s
home is in Columbus, and he has
one son aged IA years, who is in
high school, and his wife is en-
rolled in Ohio State University,
where she is taking special work.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-04-18
WeStIand

Marion Beach remains very ILL
There will be Easter services at
Baptist church, Sunday at 3
o'clock. Mr.. and Mrs. Clyde Best
and Mrs. c. L. Harris were Mariet-
ia visitors, Friday Misses Evelyn
Thompson and Mary Pierpoint spent
the week end at Elmer Rouanzoin's,
DR.. and Mrs. Stanley Dougan
were callers at Archie HummePs,
last Thursday. Clifford Dougan ac
companied the Dougans as far as
Columbus, Sunday, on their return
home to California. George Abel.
jr., of Malta, was week end guest
at Orin Abels-- and Mrs. Jas.
Boyd spent Saturday evening at
Clark Fonner's. Sunday visitors
were: Mrs. Ida Wade, Royal Wade
and two daughters of McConnels-
vile, Russell James and family at
Frank Fitch's; Mr.. and Mrs. Ersel
Linscott and Mrs. Ed Griest at Geo.
Shanks'; Curtis McPeak at Ebert
James; Mr.. and Mrs. Charles McEl-
fresh of GAINESVILLE at Will McEl-
Fresh's; Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Wood of
Amesville. Mrs. Mary Wells at Paul
Wells; Miss Amanda Huffman at
Lewis Huffman's; Dale Muse and
family at Frank Dawson's; Estel
Dawson and family and Miss Velma
Butler at George Benjamins; Mr.
and Mrs. F. s. Miller at Harold Har-
ris'; Mr.. and Mrs. C. w. Newton
and son Kenneth at George How
ard s.--Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Great
house attended Mr. Browns funer-
al, Friday afternoon, at McConnels-
Vile Mrs. Edith Harkins of Penns-
vile spent part of the week at Paul
Wells Web McPeak's have nam
ed their baby Franklin Webster.
Frank Strobe of New York is visit
ing at F. J. Strode's.-- Ralph Bing-
man spent night last week with
Kenneth Benjamin. Frank John
son of Suneay Greek is visiting at
Archie Hunnmel's.- Mrs. Blanche
Daugherty snent Sunday afternoon
at Bernard Benjamin's. Sunday ev-
ening visitors were Estel Dawson
and family IT Russell James; Mr..
and Mrs. Fr7 nix Dawson at Floyd
Deweese's a Pennsville; Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank Fitch atiWili Waymer's.
Miss Velma Butler is in Zanes-.
vile. fsS8 sFH aIa
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-04-18
ReInersViiie

A number from the Reinersville
vicinity attended the production OF
the operetta THE Gypsy Rover >
presented in the new auditorium of
the M. e NJ high school, at McCon-
nelsville Friday. --Rexford Gilli-
land, student at 0. s. u, Columbus
spent the week end at his home
near Reinersville. There still seems
to be quite number of cases Of
three day measles in and near
Reinersville. Manchester grange
exemplified the third and fourth de-
grees with a class of candidates in
their hall here on last Saturday af-
ternoon A good attendance of the
members were present, also several
visiting members from Sharon
grange were in attendance. 1t is
feared the freeze of Tuesday morn
ing means the loss Of promising
fruit crop for this section of coun-
try. Mrs Thelma Smith of McCon-
nelsville was a visitor the first of
the week at the w. w Wilson
home, and the Mrs. w. p. Smith
home in Reinersville Mrs. Lizzie
Wiley, formerly of Caldwell, is re-
ported to be seriously i'll, at the
home of her sister, Mrs. Emma
: ord. III Youngstown ---- Elden
Drummond. student at Ohio Uni
versity, Athens, will spend the week
end at the home of his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Everett Drummond, at
ReinersviIle Mrs. Ota Brothers
was reported to be quite i'll the first
of the week. Mrs. Roy Reed and
three children fOf Oklahoma, are
visitors at the home of her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Ryerson, at
Hackney.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-04-18
Meeting OF The Bar Association
Held At Kennebec Hotel

Held At kennebec HOCel
The regular quarterly meeting OF
the Morgan County Bar association
was held Wednesday evening at the
Kennebec hotel. This was dinner
meeting and ladies' night, and the
attorneys and their guests assem-
bled totaled 16. Dinner was served
at $50
In the business meeting which
came afterward, the following was
brought up: The association re-
quested their committee to inyestl-
gate the unauthorized practice Of
law by laymen in this county. This
action was taken in line with ac-
tion of the Bar Associations and
Courts in many other counties IN
Ohio. 1t was pointed out that courts
were enjoining and furnishing as in
contempt and unauthorized practice
Of law by persons not regularly ad-
mitted to practice as an attorney at
law. Special attention was called
to court action being taken for SIM
liar violation over the state, III
which the courts have. perpetually
enjoined justices of the peace, no.
tary publics and other persons from
practicing law and particularly
from doing and performing and of
the following acts: Drafting and
preparing for other persons, deeds,
mortgages, wills, affidavits or 9TH
er legal instruments. Preparing or
filing papers for others in the pro-
bate court.
This committee was directed to
investigate as to whether laymen
are guilty of any Of these acts or
unauthorized practice in Morgan
county, and to make a report OF
their finding at the next meeting OF
the association
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-04-18

acres, Marion, $2,850.
Dale and Ollie Wallace to En-
nett Abel, 83.74 acres, Penn, 81.
J. L. and Mary Deering to Daniel
s. Keethler, 1850 acres, Center, 81
John and Lula Slater to Daniel
S. Keethler, $3.50 acres, Center, 81.
Victor E. and Aris Morgan (sold
by Sheriff l.. B. Adrean) to Daniel
S. Keethler, $3.50 acres, Center,
$1.325.
Chas. Carr, deceased, to Chester
Carr, one-third interest 105.25
acres, Union, affidavit for transfer
Eva Carr, deceased, to Chester
Carr, 6S48 acres, Union, affidavit
for transfer
Frank l.. and May Wilson to Geo.
B. Kenney, part of lots 5, 6, and
8, lower Malta, 81.
Earl H. and Frances Kille to Max
V. Bowman, 39100 acre, Chester
hill.
Elizabeth Ann Beckwith to Lesta
Beckwith, so acres, also Malta lot,
81.
Martha Jackson ct al to Thos. L.
Lyon, so acres, Bloom, 81.
Ada Harper TO Harry ana Ruth
Kennard, 1898 acres, Penn, 81.
T. Fl. and Esther Head to Jane
Bartlett, Malta lot, 81.
T. ;. Bailey ct al, trustees of for
mer Citizens Savings bank, to
Frank Smith. 1850 acres, Homer,
ST..
Leases
f. S. Keppel has leased lands in
Windsor township as follows: Luth-
er McKibben, 4 acres; Lee Vanfos
sen ct al, 80; Lavina Vanfossen ct
al, so; j. w. Vanfossen, As; Eliza
McGrath, so; Sextus Henery, 43;
Edna Hambleton, AS; Albert A.
Henery, 10; w. T. Tompkins ct al,
95: j. A. Simpson, IS; Mary A.
Hambleton ct al, 10; Anna c.
Bishop 67.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-04-18
Il. J. Bailey And Wife Home

Mr. and Mrs. T. j. Bailey who
spent the winter Cup to this week.
in Florida, returned home last
Thursday. They report having en-
joyed their stay in Florida very
much. Before their leaving there
the flowers were blooming and the
weather was quite warm. This has
been a very good season for tourist
trade in Florida, especially from
Ohio. During their stay Mr. and
Mrs. Bailey met about 20 Morgan
county people in Florida, all of
whom with the possible exception of
Mr.. and Mrs. Cyrus Cheadle of
Stockport, have returned home.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-04-18
Edwin Lowell Accepts
New Position

Mr.. Edwin Lowell who has been
employed with the State Banking
department for about five years, has
resigned his position to accept po-
sition as investment salesman with
the Mcdonald Coolidge & CO., Bond
Company of Cleveland. Mr.. Lowell
will be located at Youngstown. For
approximately one and half years
he has been assisting with the
liquidation of the Union Trust COM
pany of Cleveland. The new posi-
tion is a decided promotion, carry
ing with it a nice salary increase.
Mr.. Lowell is son of Mr.. and
Mrs George w. Lowell of this place.
His many friends here will learn
with pleasure Of his advancement.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-04-18
Child Badly Burned

Robert, the five year old son Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Dewey Carpenter, who
reside on the A. D. Forsyth farm,
west side, now owned by Carl Har-
ris, was badly burned Sunday. He
was playing with a can of oil which
he had ignited and had put it on a
post, when it blew off, and ignited
the child's clothing, badly burning
him about the abdomen, and hands.
In putting out the flames Mrs. Car
penter severely burned her hands.
The Carpenters moved recently
from the VIM Huck place, down the
river, to their present location.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-04-18
Grand Jury Concludes Session

The grand jury concluded its de-
liberations Wednesday afternoon,
after having been in session since
Monday In all 90 witnesses We're
examined; 13 cases were consider
ed, and nine indictments were re-
turned. Two of them have been
made public Boyd Lincoln Kean
jr., obtaining money under false
pretense. He had been bound over
from Mayor Brannon's court, Stock
port. The other was Gail Norris,
(colored) burglary and larceny of
the uninha bited dwelling of Paul
Massey of Poplar ridge. He had
been bound over to the grand jury
from L. n. Seaman's, J. P, court.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-04-18
McDaniel.SeyaII

Wednesday Miss Clarabell Seyall,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. George f..
Sevall, near Rural Dale, and Red"
Mcdaniel, son of Mr.. and Mrs. Har-
ry Mcdaniel, near Pennsville, We're
united in marriage in West Vir-
ginia. They were attended by Viii,
bur Gibeaut and Wilma Spencer of
East Bloom. Wednesday evening
the newly weds were given a sere-
made. Their many friends extend
congratulations
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-04-18
Good Friday At st. James Church

The solemn observance of "The
Three Hours Agony" of Our Blessed
Saviour on the Cross will be observ-
ed from twelve to three, Friday af-
ternoon. This is most fitting
manner in which to spend this day
of all days, Good-Friday. This beau
tiful service comes down to us from
Apostolic times, and the custom is
being adopted by all Christian
churches, and in many communi-
ties business men close their shops
and stores from twelve to three
o'clock on Good-Friday afternoon
out of respect to the three hours
Christ was suffering His Agony OH
the Cross, so as the people will be
free to go to their churches and
spend these three hours in such q
beautiful and appropriate manner.
A sermon will be preached on t.The
Seven Last Words Of Jesus Christ
On the Cross.
Those who cannot remain for
all the Three Hours Service,
should try and come for some part
of it, Surely we can at least do
this much for Him Who gave His
life for US. The Glorious feast Of
The Resurrection, Easter Sunday,
will be observed with a High Mass
at 1920. The Mass will be pre-
ceded by a solemn procession of the
altar-boys to the sanctuary. The
Altar will be beautifully adorned
with flowers, candles and colored
lights, in keeping with the Joy OF
the Risen Saviour Father Preston
will preach on the subject: Dying
And Behold We Live" A most
cordial invitation is extended to all
to attend the Easter services at St
James Catholic Church.
Many of the good people of Nor
gan county have never seen pictures
of the inscription ordered by Pom
thus PLATE to be affixed over the
Cross of Christ The True Cross
was found by ST. Helen, mother OF
Constantine. the first Christian en-
peror, Oh Sept IA, 324 A. d. Also,
along with the Cross were found
the inscription. nails, crown OF
thorns, etc. These were brought
back to Rome by st. Helen on her
return voyage, and are preserved in
the Vatican at Rome These relics
have been photographed and sent
to Father Preston, by a boy friend
studying for the priesthood in
Rome. These pictures of the gem
uine original inscription which
hung on the Cross, together with
three pieces of the true original
Cross, two of the real original
thorns from the crown of thorns
placed upon the head of Jesus by
Herod; three pieces of marble TAX
Ell from the pillar at which Christ
was scourged; finger of ST. Thorn
as the Apostle who would not be-
lieve Christ had risen from the
tomb, until he had put his finger
into the wounds of the nails; a
reliquary containing one of the
nails which held Christ's body to
the Cross. During Holy Week,
these photographs will be on dis
play in the Stanbery pharmacy
window.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-04-18
City Restaurant Redecorated

Workmen have recently complet-
ed redecorating of the City Res
taurant. The walls are papered in
pretty and unique design, and
new linoleum to match has been
laid on the floor; with fresh paint
and varnish for the wood work and
fixtures. the whole making for a
very clean and attractive eating
place. Messrs Carnes and Belts
We're the artists.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-04-18
Wagoners Purchase Farm

Mr.. and Mrs G. d. (DarD
Wagner who reside here in the
Clint Pierce property on Kennebec
hill, have purchased the Lewis Riley
farm of % acres, near Malta. The
live stock and chickens on the farm
were also included in the deal. This
place was formerly owned by Ell
more Gregg.
The Wagoners expect to move to
their new property about the mid
die of May. The Riley family will
move to Malta.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-04-18
Ronald Finley Weds

Mr.. Ronald Finley of Deerdeld
township and Miss Helen Rogers of
GAINESVILLE, were united in marriage
Saturday in West Virginia. Mr..
Finley is son Of the late Mr.. and
Mrs Eber Finley OF Deerfeld town
ship, and the newlyweds will re-
side on the old home place. These
highly regarded young people have
the congratulations and best wishes
Of many friends.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-04-18
Robert Drury Resigns As Motor
Vehicle REGISTRAR

Atty Robert Drury who for more
than two years has been deputy
registrar of motor vehicles here,
has rendered his resignation. Mr..
Drury's services have been of the
very best, and his sole reason for
resigning is in order to devote his
entire time to his rapidly increas-
ing law practice. In submitting his
resignation which was sent in We'd
nesday, Mr. Drury stated that he
would continue to serve until his
successor is appointed.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-04-18
DOWN TO - -

Mr.. Floyd Davis, our government
weather observer, reports that Tues
day morning the temperature was
22, with a half inch of snow. This
is the coldest for the time of the
year for about 60 years. Many auto
mobile radiators froze up, and
much damage was done to fruit and
spring vegetation. Wednesday the
was 80. The rainfall
for the month of March this year
was $50 inches more than for
March last year.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-04-18

About Is PERSONS We're present
Monday at the assembly hall of the
Ohio Power company. in GAINESVILLE.
at a "radio sales breakfast served
at o'clock 1t was for the en-
ployes there, and the cempany also
included some employees of the COM
pany from McConnelsyille and Dres-
den. Long distance messages were
received from the general and di-
vision managers, and word pertain
ing to the business from many sur
rounding towns The affair was
considered great success.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-04-18
Sentenced To Work House

When arraigned Wednesday be-
fore l.. n. Seaman, j. r., charged
with drunkenness, Robert Savage
pleaded guilty and was given SEN
tence of $40, and costs, in all ap-
proximately $40, to be worked out
in the Stark county work house at
Canton. He was taken this morn
ing to that place.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-04-18

Mr. Henry C. Emerson, Sc, of
Center township suffered stroke
of paralysis Tuesday afternoon. His
right side is paralyzed and his
speech affected His daughter, Mrs.
James Lewis. of Malta, is assisting
in his care.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-04-18

Kenneth Balding and wife of this
place have purchased the Paul Mas
sey farm on Poplar ridge, and eX
pect to move to 1t, about May 1. Mr..
Massey and family will move to the
farm in Center township owned by
Mrs. Massey's parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Henry Wainwright, of this place.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-04-18
Chas. Harris Pleasantly Surprised

Mr.. Charles Harris of McCon-
nelsville was remembered very
pleasantly Wednesday night of last
week, at his home, in honor of his
birthday Members of the Loyalty
society Of Neelyville and friends,
to the number of Al in all. surpris-
ed him by gathering in. Refresh
ments were served, and there were
games, contests, etc. Mr.. Harris
received a number of fine gifts.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-04-18
Malta Sewer Projects rejected

The proposed CWA sanitary prof.
ects for Malta have been turned
down by the state highway depart
ment, unless Malta village agrees to
cover sewers with concrete slab.
This the council feels they cannot
afford to do.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-04-18
Eleanor Price Doing Well

Miss Eleanor Price, NJ G NJ high
school student, who underwent an
operation Sunday at Bethesda hos
pital, GAINESVILLE, for appendicitis, is
doing we'll Her mother Mrs. How
ard Price, has been with her.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-04-18

"POKER WORK" A Burglary
That Did Not Work as 1t Was
Planned. r ad This Dramatic Short
Story in The American Weekly, the.
Magazine Distributed With NEXT
SUNDAYS CHICAGO HERALD
AND EXAMINER.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-04-18
Deaths S Toll

April IL to 18, 1895
Mrs. Laura Davis, GAINESVILLE
Nathan Harden, Charlottesville.
Charles E. Phipps. Columbus.
Geo. H. Geddes, Des Moines, Ia.
Mrs. Edward Walker, McConF'le.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-04-18

Mr. Augustus Dunsmoor of Malta
who has been quite low with gen.
eraI infirmities, is some better
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-04-18

Mrs. Clell Fitch of Morganville
has been i'll for several days with
bronchial pneumonia.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-04-18

Mrs. Emma Benjamin, wife OF
Charles BENJAMIN of Malta, who
has been in failing health for some
time, is now much worse and bed
fast. d ~
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-04-18
Wayne Northrup May Go Abroad

The colo" the Marietta college
paper states that it is possible that
five Marietta college students may
be engaged this summer to play in
an orchestra on a transatlantic
steamer, and names Wayne Nor
thrup of this place as one of the
five
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-04-18

Mr., Ross Milton who was quite
i'll, is better. He recently celebrat-
ed his S8th birthday.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-04-18

The indictments of State of Ohio
VS.. Jesse Matson, diving in state of
fornication and of State of Ohio VS..
Leroy Jeffrys, neglect to provide
for child, have been nolled.
In the partition case of Frank
VS. Taylor Montgomery
ct al, partition is ordered and Ber-
nard Hanson, Frank Mummey and
Pearl Hambel are appointed COM
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1935-07-22
MUSSOLINI AWARE
OF DIFFICULTIES

PARIS, July %. (UP).-1taly's
moment for decision has arrived,
Premier Benito Mussolini said yes
terday in an interview with Echo
de Paris in which he discussed his
relations with Ethiopia and the
League of Nations.
"T am aware of the difficulties
involved in conquering Ethiopia, l"
he said. "I am not going ahead
blindly. All | can say is that Italy
is sure of imposing her will.
"The question is whether Eu-
rope is still worthy of fulfilling the
colonization mission which caused
her greatness. If not, the hour of
decadence has arrived.
as it for that the League Of
Nations has been created? Is the
league a tribunal before which
negroes and backward people may
bring the great nations who revo-
lutionized humanity? Will the
league be a parliament where ELL
rope succumbs under the law of
numbers and sees decadence pro-
claimed?"
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1935-07-22
DEFENDANTS IN
TORTURE CASE
AREACQUITTED
Defense Claimed Negroes
Caused Own Injury
Binding Ankles

CHARLOTTE. July %. (UP)
Three former convict camp Of
ficials charged with mistreatine
prisoners were acquitted yester
day by a Mecklenburg county SUI
perior court jury. -
The case went to the jury late
Saturday. The verdict of acquit'
tai was reported at 1905 a. m
Sunday,
The three former officials. H
C. Little. prison camp superin-
tendent, Dr.. C. S. Mclaughlin
camp physician, and R. c. Rape
a guard, were indicted after two
negro prisoners lost their feet
following incarceration in a clark
cell" at a Mecklenburg prison
camp last winter. :.
Woodrow Wilson Shropshire
and Robert Barnes, negro con.
victs whose feet were amputated
following solitary confinement.
contended they were mistreated
by prison officials.
The defense countered the Grip
pled convicts caused their feet to
become infected by tying blanket
cords around their ankles, cut
ting off blood circulation.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1935-07-22
NEW POWERFUL RAY SHINES
THROUGH 2-INCH LEAD PLATE

miles apart atop Mt. Wilson and
Mt. San Antonio. Although SCI
entists accepted his figure as &C
curate he was unwilling to be
entirely certain himself and con-
ceived the idea of using vacuum
tube a mile long, equipped with
multi-faced mirrors which gave
an eight-mile effect.
Shortly after the experiment
was put IN operation, with no
significant results attained, ne
died May 9, 1881 died May 3,
1881.
The experiments, completed
after three years by Professor
Michelson's laboratory assistant,
Fred Pearson and DR.. r. u.
Pease of the Mt. Wilson obserVa.
tory, now indicate the speed OF
light may be 10 miles per second
slower, or 186,270.6 miles per
second.
Reason for the new figure has
not been determined but the
tiday influence of sun and moon
was suggested in an article re-
counting results Of the expert
ment published in the, Astrophysl-
cal Journal by University of Chi
cago press.