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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-04-11

Round and square dance, spon-
sored by the fire company, at the ar
mcry, April t8, c0nmene ing at 8 p,
m Admission, 25c.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-04-11

Round and square dance, spon-
sored by the fire company, at the ar
mory, April Is, commencing at = p.
IN. Admission, 25c.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-04-11

Dean & Berry house paint is
good paint You will find it profit
able to figure with Morris Hard
ware.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-04-11

The Civic club will meet Tuesday
afternoon, April 10. at O'Clock
with Mrs. Howard Carroll.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-04-11

The ECLIPSE single adjustment
Lawn Mower is in a class by itself.
Quickly and properly adjusted. See
them at the Malta Hardware Com
pany. 11a2
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-04-11
FOR SALE OR TRADE

FARM, two miles back of Malta
Has practically new house and good
outbuildings. viii sell, Or trade
for town property. Inquire at law
office of ROBERT DRURY. McCon-
nelsville. m14tf
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-04-11

LOCAL. NEWS

Sheetrock Wall Board in all
lengths and widths, at the Malta
Hardware Co. l1az
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-04-11

There is q reason why doz rs of
lawn mowers are sold every year by
Morris Hardware-it's the mower
and the price.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-04-11
ID. OF l.. v.

The regular April meeting of the
d. of U. V, has been postponed un-
til further notice.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-04-11

1885 washable and sun-tested
WoH Paper. Fpg.o ShoDoe Nal
ia.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-04-11

THURSDAY and FRIDAY, April
1S-19-Tom Tyler in "Terror of
the Plains Ninth chapter of Red
Rider" with Buck Jones. And Bar
bara Stanwyck and Warren Will
liams in "Secret Bride" A dra-
matte story of political maneuver-
ing.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-04-11

Mr.. Jesse Love who was threat
ened with pneumonia, is improved.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-04-11

Fine collection Of Easter Can
dies.-M. Burke
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-04-11

SUNDAY, MONDAY and TUES
DAY, April 21-22-23-Dick Powell
Ruby Keeler, Pat O'Brien and the
West Point Cadets in "Flirtation
Walk" The screens first military
musical
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-04-11

SATURDAY, April 20-Jimmie
Durante, Lupe Velez, Stuart Err
win and Robert Armstrong in PA
looka.' Comedy. Cartoon.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-04-11

CUSTOM HATCHING. Have your
eggs hatched in an all electric in
cubator, under strict sanitary con-
ditions at &c an egg; trays hold 165
eggs. Bring eggs any time. Our
chicks are ready every Monday.
Come in or phone FERGUSON
HATCHERY, McConnelsville
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-04-11

WEDNESDAY, April 17-Irene
Dunno, Donald Woods, Hugh Her
bert and Ned Sparks in "Sweet Adj
cline Hail, Hail, the Gangs All
Here-'Diamond jim" Brady. the
Peek-a boo Girls, Lillian Russell,
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-04-11

A smart hat for the Easter pa
Shoppe, Malta,
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-04-11
COULSON'S
Grocery Specials

Grape Fruit, nice quality and
for zoe
Kenney's Yellow Bag Coffee,
l ID. - -------l9c
Chase & Sanhorn Coffee, lb.-29c
2 lb. Tall Can Cocoa -------23c
Fancy Rice, lbs. ---------25c
Cheese, we'll seasoned and
tasty, lb. ---------------Zzc
Bisquick Flour -----------32c
Cocoa Malt, Book Free -----39c
Super Suds, 2 for ---------17c
Palmoliye Soap, 6 for ------25c
Tall Can Pink Salmon, 2 for-23c
Beechnut Peanut Butter, small
size, ? for -------------loc sc
Medium size ----- ------1lc
Large size --------19c
2 lb. Box Salted Soda Crack
, ers---- ---------l9c
City Butter Crackers. lb. lie
Sauer kraut, No. 2 y can Loo
Tomatoes, No. 2 can, hand
picked ----- sc
Seminole Toilet Paper, for-25c
Clothes Pins. 40 count, box sc
Gold Seal Brand Flavoring, s
nuld OF. ---- ---------1 &C
Bulk Cocoanut, lb. -------25c
Jelly, OF. glass ---------10c
Beechnut Spaghetti, can - &C
Tobacco, all brands, scrap,
z Tor ----- -----z3c
Welsbach Nantes, upright and
inVerted--- -----10c
New low prices on G. f. and
Mazda large electric light
bulbs, reductions ranging in
price from sc to Csc, depend
ing on size Of bulb.
Size Is. 80 and 60-watt G, f.
bulDs---- -----l0c
Flower and Vegetable Seeds,
pkg.--- -- &c
It is to your interest to buy your
Bulk Garden Seeds Early, crop
short
A. A. COuEsOn & Co.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-04-11
EARLE EVELAND, Mgr.
Phone 243

THURSDAY and FRIDAY, April
Jones in "The Fight
ing Sheriff. Eighth chapter of
"Red Rider And Mary Astor,
Lyle Talbot and Frank McHugh in
"Return of the Terror Edgar
Wallace's sensational story.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-04-11

CANARY BIRDS, about one year
old. fine singers. Price SO EACH
MRS. s. B.'PRICE, Malta route two,
on state route No. rs. 11a2
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-04-11

Please remember that when we
run a picture three days it auto
matically changes the schedule as
listed at head of this column. A
three day run will be invariably fol-
lowed by 10c show And some of
these 10c shows are really first run
pictures we always try to give
our patrons every advantage.
Roberta" with Ginger Rogers
and Fred Astaire is scheduled for
the Sunday following "Flirtation
Walk And Roberta will be
some picture.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-04-11

Return or the IerfOf. EQSdf
Wallaces sensational story.
SATURDAY, April 13-Spencer
Tracy, Jack Oakie, Constance Cum
mings, Airline Judge and Judith
Wood. The new kings of comedy
Mickey Mouse Cartoon. Comedy.
SUNDAY, MONDAY and TUES
DAY, April 14-15-16-Will Rogers
in "The County Chairman,' Geo.
Ade story with Evelyn Venable,
Kent Taylor, Louise Dresser Mick
I ey Rooney and Stepin Fetchit. Geo.
AIDES great stage success gives viii
Rogers a role the world will never
forget. Another treat for the whole
family in story they'll remember
him by. Pathe News. Another Sill
/ ly Symphony in color "Noah's Ark. .
Richard Himber and his orchestra.
The popular radio star and stage
band And Jeanne Aubert in
"ChercheZ La Femme" Labelle
France in it's gayest mood as pre-
sented by the lovely Jeanne Aubert.
Gals, gowns, gay tunes and gala
spectacles. A program we are
proud to present.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-04-11
Statesmen WANTED
FOR SALE

GOOD BROOD SOW. Reasonable
price ce-CHARLES DALEY, McCon-
nelsville, Rt l
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-04-11

BUSINESS ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
TIMOTHY and alfalfa hay, at $40
per ton; also good fresh cow
OMAR RAY, McConnelsville route.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-04-11

BALED hay, SIS per ton; straw,
S7.-J. L. GLENN, R. F. D. 8.
Phone Neelyville. m7tf
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-04-11

MODERN Groom bungalow First
house outside corporation, on route
IS, with 2 Y acres ground. A bar
gain if sold soon. Write or come
to residence.-MRS. PERRY MIL
TEP McCODnp1syi11p q
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-04-11

TWO MARES, extra good, two
and three years old. The three year
old is partly broke. See ALVIN
PARMITER, McConnelsyille, O.
11a2
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-04-11

WE HAVE 500 baby chicks.
Come in and see them We are
now buying eggs at McConnelsville
prices. Give us a trial.-FRANK
H. KUNTZ Phone 43-Red
2Sm3
Evening star., 1935-03-01

wore a gown of silver lame with
white fox fur over her shoulders.
The president of the Naval Exam
ining Board, Marine Corps, Brig. Gen.
Louis McC. Little, was accompanied by
Mrs. Little, who foretold the Spring
influence with her gown of soft yell
low taffeta of bouffant style. The
bodice was of quilted satin and was
tightly fitting. Over her shoulders
she wore cape of yellow tulle bor-
dered with plated ruffles of the tulle.
The executive assistant to the Sec
retary of War and Mrs. Oliver j.
Grimes were among the early ar
rivals, the latter wearing taupe un-
out velvet trimmed with a jade buckle.
With them was their daughter, Miss
Jeanne Grimes. whose gown was of
dark green satin with gold clips fas-
tened to the shoulders.
Mrs. Martha E. Mcpherson, private
secretary to Secretary Dern, wore
black lace gown made with a cowl
neckline in front and around the
waist a belt fastened with a rhine
stone buckle.
Mrs. Edgar E. Hume accompanied
her husband. Maj. Hume, librarian of
the Army Medical Museum and Lii
brary, and had on a black silk net
embroidered with silver thread.
The Chief of Chaplains and Mrs.
Alva j. Breasted attended the recep-
ton, Mrs. Brasted wearing black
and white chiffon gown.
Wartime Chief
OF Staff Present.
Gen. Peyton C. March, U. S. A.,
retired, chief of staff during the World
Evening star., 1935-03-01

young daughter, Miss Margaret Taus-
sig. Mrs. TausSig had on gown OF
ice blue satin, the skirt terminating in
a train in back and the bodice hav-
ing a cowl neck in front and back.
Miss Taussig's gown was light blue
crepe.
Attending the reception also were
photographer Rear Admiral w. R.
Gherardi and Mrs. Gherardi, who
looked charming in a gown of bright
blue velvet, the only ornament on
which was a rhinestone buckle on the
shoulder. The gown had train.
The chief of the Bureau Of Aero
nautics of the Navy Department. Rear
Admiral Ernest j. King, had with him
his wife and daughter, Miss Florence
King. Mrs. Kings gown was of orchid
velvet and her daughter was in a
gown of royal blue velvet.
The president Of the Board of
Medical Examiners and Naval Exam
lining Board, Medical, Rear Admiral
Middleton S. Elliott, and Mrs. Elliott
attended the reception, Mrs Elliott
wearing a becoming gown Of pink
silk. A soft cowl neck finished the
bodice in the front and back and the
shoulders were caught with emerald
and diamond clips. A ruffle of lace
went around the shoulders and
around the bottom Of the gown. They
had with them their daughter, Miss
Caryl Elliott, whose gown was Of
aquamarine chiffon. Flowers of q
darker shade of green went over the
shoulder seams.
Capt. Edgar L. Woods of the Naval
DiSrensary and Mrs. Woods were in
the company. Mrs. Woods had on a
gown of light brown brocaded satin,
designed on long simple lines and
with an of-the-shoulder effect.
Navy Debutante Among
Young Set At Function.
The commandant of the Navy Yard
and Mrs. Joseph r. Defrees were &C
companied by their debutante daugh-
ter, Miss Helen Defrees. Mrs. Defrees
Evening star., 1935-03-01

War, was accompanied by Mrs. March.
who wore mauve chiffon, the skirt
made straight and having several mar
row ruff1es of the chiffon across the
back at intervals from waist line to
hem.
Maj. Gen. and Mrs. Frederick H.
Coleman, among the most popular in
the Army circles in Washington, were
among the guests the latter wearing
pale green lace fashioned with short
jacket.
Col Leonard Sparks. U. S. A, and
Mrs. Sparks, also were in the COM
pany, Mrs. Sparks wearing jade green
crepe, severely plain in cut, the long
skirt falling into a train, and her
only ornaments pendant earrings of
green crystite.
The chief of the Chemical War
Service, Maj. Gen. Claude E. Brigham
was accompanied by Mrs. Brigham
who wore a gown of black velvet
made with a white beaded top and
the train had similar beaded trimming
on it.
Mrs. Ashburn, wife of Maj. Gen
(Coptirued m Fourth Pape1
Evening star., 1935-03-01

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The Nome daily nugget., 1935-12-26
Propose Extend Powers Of The
 Neutrality Act
(By The Associated Press)

New York, Dec. 25, A national peace conference, organized by approximate ly thirty groups, proposed a revision of the neutrality act, extending the Presi- dents power to proclaim embargoes on arms ship ments to warning nations.
 It was stated that a ten- tative draft of the measure is expected to be placed be- fore Congress for consider ation.
 The plan proposes renew and extend the Presidents present mandatory duty to proclaim the existence of a state of war between two or more nations, and pro-
The Nome daily nugget., 1935-12-26
Thanking Moves
 Italians Result
 Casualties
(By The Associated Press)

CBy The Associated Press)
 Undated, Dec. 26, - A skirmish roundup of Ethio- plan sides was described in Italian dispatches today.
 A caravan descending the slopes of the central plateau to the Danakil low lands east of the northern lines, enroute to the Ethio- plan saltfields in the north eastern part of the country, was attacked by Danakil irregulars, fighting for the Italian army.
 The Philippians were routed with heavy losses. Twelve natives wearing It. allan uniforms were round- ed up and brought before a court martial today, charg- ed with spying. Three of them were turned over to the firming squad and nine were given prison sentenc- eS.
 The Ethiopian secret pol ice pressed their drive ag- ainst suspected Italian spies eXpelling the several diplo matic attaches.
 Premier Laval told the French cabinet that France would refrain from making any military naval move to- ward Italy unless Italy gave provocation of some kind.
The Nome daily nugget., 1935-12-26
orn,cr Convict Runs Amuck And
 Death Follows
(By The Assoclateo PreSs)

(By The Assoclateo Press)
 Butte, Montana, Dec. 26, Henry Knight, a former convict is being hunted for the fatal shooting of a police officer and a second man, and the Wounding of two others.
 The dead policeman was Tom O'Neill, 37, who was killed instantly; Frank Wal sh, 24, died later after be- ing wounded; policeman James Mooney was shot in the right shoulder and both arms which had to be am- putated and he will recov- CT.
 Mrs. Florence Benvenue received a minor wound in the neck. The officers were shot attempting to arrest Knight after the shooting of the woman in the apart ment of Frank Walsh.
 Knight was named by Jean Miller, Knights con- panion, as the slayer of de- putty sheriff Thomas Mehan on November 18th.
The Nome daily nugget., 1935-12-26
-2up-Dog
 Team Born For
 Father Hubbard
(By The Associated Press)

San Jose, Dec. 25, - A born-to-order dog team for Father Hubbard, from an Akatan wolf and two of the Glacier Priests pack of dogs, seven pups all male were born recently at Ak atan, at the home of Ed Lev win who accompanied Hub bard on his last six Alaskan expeditions.
 Levin declared that with in two years Hubbard should have the first team of brother dogs in mushing history.
 Katmai, another of Path CT Hubbard's famous pack, was killed recently by a hunter who mistook him for a wild animal at Lake Tahoe.
The Nome daily nugget., 1935-12-26
Proposes Abrogate Aellogg-Br;aodA g Act Signed 6 Nations
fBv The Associated Press)

Ky The Associated Press)
 Washington, Dec. 26, - The kellogg-Briand Pact renouncing war as an in- strument of national policy re piVsd criticism today, implied praise of the discussions of American fu- Jure through a neutrality policy.
 Representative Tinkham announced tonight that he would introduce 9 reSolu- ton to abrogate the treaty which was signed during the Coolidge administra- tion by sixty three nations.
 Tinkham charged that the President was using the pact to support English im- perialiSm and maintain Eng fish control of the Mediter- ranian, in the Ethiopian cri- sis.
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fBy The Associated Press)

Undated, Dec. 25, Sud den death, domestic trage- dies and traffic accidents marred Christmas Eve in many homes, both here and abroad, resulting in twenty persons being killed.
 Eight were killed in a train crash in Germany, and a head-on motor car collision near Freeport, III. killed five other holiday celebrants.
 Train and automobile crashes near Newell, North Carolina killed four. A Mis- souri farm couple died in a similar accident near Alt chison, Kansas.
 Two men died in HouSt- on Texas after their truck hit a bridge and caught fire. Two small girls were burned to death near Ring wood, Oklahoma.
 Phillip Leo, 39, and his two sons died in a New York fire. Two men and a small boy were killed in an airplane crash near Lima Peru.
 Philadelphian John Rog-
The Nome daily nugget., 1935-12-26

hibit the export of arms to the belligerent states. An other phase of the plan is to allow the President to enter into discussions with all the powers which sign ed the Kelogg-Briand Peace Pact, with the view to con- cluding a supplementary treaty to settle all interna- tional disputes by pacific means.
The Nome daily nugget., 1935-12-26
DEATH TOLL ON CHRISTMAS
 MOUNTS HIGH AMONG THE
 CELEBRANTS EUROPE, U. S.
Traffic Accidents, Family Difficulties,
 SuicidesEtc., Claim Lives

CTS, killed his eStranged wife, her mother, critically wounded a third child in a crib and then ended his own life.
 Two Manitowoc, Wis, farm girls were found frog en to death. A Fort Smith, Arkansas coal miner was
 (Continued on Page Two)
The Nome daily nugget., 1935-12-26
Await Signal To
 Bomb Crater As
 Lava Is Flowing
(By The Associated PreSs)

Hilo, Hawaii, Dec. 25, - Army fiers here awaited the signal to drop giant bombs on Mauna Loah as lava continued to rage down the slopes, in order to preserve Hilo's volcano threatened water supply.
 A hundred, six-hundred- pound projectiles were brought from the airport in Honolulu Monday. Six air planes are to be used in the bombing which is slated for Friday.
The Nome daily nugget., 1935-12-26
Deaths, Tragedies, Traffic Accidents Marred Xmas
is Swept Overheard On Huge Wave
 But Fate Turned Ship In Time So
 That NextWaye Placed Him Aboard

Tom Olson, cook, spent the weekend holiday con- graduating himself. feeling that he is lucky to be here, says a recent copy of the Ketchikan Alaska Chroni- cle, which gives a detailed account of the incident that nearly cost him his life.
 An incident that occurred about the middle of NOvem ber-While he was accom- panying Captain J. E. Say les on the motorship Eski- mo on a trip to Prince Ru- pert-makes him feel that he should be.
 A sea that combed the yes sel while it was crossing Dixon entranceWashed him overheard and another aid- ed in putting him back on board ship.
 Olson was in his stateroom on the weather side of the ship and was waiting a chance to make his way to the galley. A heavy sea was running, kicked up by a wind that was blowing out of Portland canal, and the Eskimo was laboring heavily in her way across the entrance.
 Cook Takes Chance, Loses
 Thinking he saw his. chan ce to make it out of the room safely, Olson started to make a run for 1t. But he had misjudged the size of a green cOmber that was sweeping toward the ship.
 It hit the ship just as Ol- son was well out of his room and raked the Eskimo from stem to stern, piling up deeply alongside the deckhouse as it swept in over the weather rail. o. son was taken on the crest of the flood and went over board with it. Captain Say les and others in the pilot house of the Eskimo saw him go over but were help less to aid. q couldn't ev- en have turned the ship a. round in that sea in time," the skipper related after ward.
 They saw Olson swept along the length of the ship and into the sea over the lee side of the stern. Just then the Eskimo lurched as she reached the crown of a swell and, sticking her nose down into it's trough, her
The Nome daily nugget., 1935-12-26
NOTICE

All those intending to take part in impersonating g Stars will please mo- tify the management of the Dream Theatre as soon as possible.
The Nome daily nugget., 1935-12-26
Operator Liquor Store Dead After
 Beaten, Robbed
(By Tine Associated Press)

NBy Inc ASSOClaleQ FfeSS)
 Los Angeles, Dee. 24th- John F. Weber, 65, opera tor of a liquor store here, died today from shock and exposure after two robbers kidnapped him, and then disrobed him. He was bea- ten before being forced to remove his clothing in a school yard, The robbers escaped with only thirty four dollars.
The Nome daily nugget., 1935-12-26
Denies
 Charge of Using
 Dulndum Bullets
(By The Associated Press)

Geneva, Dec. 25, Eth iopia cabled the League to- day protesting against the Italian accusation that Eth opians were using dumdum bullets.
 The Philippians denied the charge and pointed out that she does not manu- facture ammunition, all of which comes from abroad, subject to supervision be- fore entering Ethiopia.
The Nome daily nugget., 1935-12-26
No Reprieve
(By The Associated Press)

(By The Associated Press)
 Trenton, Dec. 26, Gov ernor Hoffman said tonight that at the present time he did not contemplate re- prieve for Hauptmann, in case the court of pardons re fuses him clemency.
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Xmas Is
 Observed Ital-
 ian Troops Eth,
(By The Associated Press)

Asmara, Eritrea, Dec. 25 unrest in Euro pc gave a solemn tone to Christmas among the Ital- ian troops on the northern front. No great demonstra tions took place, and field chaplains merely celebrat- ed mass. Soldiers gather ed for community singing and then resumed their places in the ranks.
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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-09-11
LIONS OR SHEEP?

"RETTER to live one day as lion than 100
- days as sheep!" is the war slogan
adopted by Mussolini.
But the thousands OF young Italians this
war-mad Twentieth Century Caesar threatens
to send into African jungles would neither live
nor die like lions.
History shows that Africa knows how to
deal with the white mans invading armies.
In the two Boer wars Britain learned how
helpless European troops may be against the
guerrilla fighters. What happened to Sir
George Colley at Ma1uba Hill was typical-a
rout ending in the death of Sir George and 81
men, while the Beers lost only one man. In
the four battles of 1881, Mark Twain recalls,
the British lost in killed. wounded and prison.
ers 1900 men, the Beers only so. In the Second
Boer War the British lost STA killed and
22S29 wounded.
In 1921 the Spaniards and French learned
their African lesson in Morocco in a series of
disasters at the hands of the fanatical Riffians
under Abd-el-Krim. Mountains impossible
except on foot and with donkeys minimize the
Importance OF artillery. cavalry and aviation,
wrote Prof NJ. NJ Knight of Columbia of these
Moroccan wars.
Africa sends death not only through rifles
and machine guns concealed behind rocks,
bushes and trees. it sends it on the wings of
poisonous insects in foul water, miasmal heat,
by way of vermin, snakes and wild beasts.
Scientists warn of the dangers of thirst and
the certainty of that deadly scourge of white
men, typhus. Brave as lions the young Italian
legionraires may be But Mussolini would send
them to die like sheep.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-09-11
AGE OF DRAMA

PROVIDENCE and mankind have packed the
last few months so full of drama that the
most blase among us must sit up and rub our
eyes in aniazement.
Mussolni started it by staging in full view
of the world for the first time in civilized"
history the cold-blooded prelude to an African
war. Scipio at Carthage could not have been
holder or more spectacular
The Arctic presented a shocking scene in
the sudden death of humorist Will Rogers and
adventurer Wiley Post. In Switzerland a Bel
gian queen was killed, her royal consort at the
wheel. On the salty plains of Utah British
knight drove his racing car 3O1 miles an hour.
Congress. usually practicable, ended its long
est recent session in hectic meodrama to be
followed by the Presidents calming promise of
a breathing spell" Nature turned tragedian
and strobe onto the scene with a death-dealing
hurricane from the jaws of which the passen-
gers and crew of a great ocean liner were
rescued. And now an assassin shoots to death
Americas most talked-of Senator. and throws
a state near the brink of civil war.
What next. one wonders, have the gods
prepared for us?