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Afro-American courier. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1926-19??, 1938-09-01
THIRTEENTH ANNUAL REPORT
AFRO-ANERICAN SONS e. DAUGHTERS

Total Admitted Assets Reported to the State
Department of Insurance Dec. 81, 1897 S213O14.82
Nortuarv Fund Observation-Disclosures. 1854 81
Hosnital Fund ................. 8O381O
Exnense Fund ................ 638 .22
Sale of Lodge Supplies ............... 1874
HOSPITAL Income Paying Patients .......... 2O52.22
Bonds Observation-Disclosures. 100000
Interest Collected on Loans ............. 1496.22
PRINCIPAL Collected on Loans .............. l87439
Rent from Societys Property ............. 1118.75
Coupons Interest ON Bonds .............. 471.63
Bad Checks Collected ................... 11.70
Grand Lodge Representation Fee ............ 1881
Afro-American courier. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1926-19??, 1938-09-01
Funerals Hndled BY The Century Bu-
rial Association, Greenville Branch

Lula billiard died August l, 1885, Greenville Miss.
Lula eager died August l. 1888 Grace Miss.
Mary Holiday died August s. 1888, Indianoa, Miss.
Tommie Peterson died August g. 1888, Doddsville,
Miss
Mary Lee Tins died August 5, 1898, Greenvile,
Miss.
Annie Johnson died August 5, 1888, Scott, Miss.
Carrie Warren died August a. 1888, Trbbet, Miss.
Joe William died Jackson, Miss.
Tom Mathew died August &c, 1888, Cary, Miss.
Henry Jenkins, Skenns, Miss.
Willie Jackson died September 3, 1888 Eoote Miss.
Everena Cunningham died September g. 1888,
Lewis Lee died September Z, 1888 Greenville Miss.
Calf.
Anthony Golden died September g. 1888, Alemeda,
Afro-American courier. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1926-19??, 1938-09-01

Total Collection from all sources, including
balance from last Grand Lodge =. $25431711
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-02-11

You don't even have to be an ex-
pert seamstreSs -. just follow the
simple instructions that are included
with Pattern 9631 and before you
know it this dress will be finished and
looking very professional. It's one of
those simple little frocks that carries
a very special air of young chic -.
the kind you can wear almost any
where. Make it UP in vivid light
weight wool for mid-season and early
Spring 80. copy it in rough crepe or
spun rayon for formal afternoon wear
and in gay prints, silk, cotton or syn
thetic for home use now and all
around wear when warm. weather
comes. You'll love the flattery of
both the notched collar and the snug
Peter Pan. Complete Marian Martin
Diagrammed Sew Chart included.
Pattern 9631 may be ordered only in
misses and women's sizes II, IA, 16,
10, 20, 30, 80, "a, SO, 38 and 40. Size 16
requires 1-2 yards 80 inch fabric.
Send FIFTEEN CENTS in coins or
stamps (coins preferred) for EACH
MARIAN MARTIN pattern. Be sure
to write plainly your SIZE, NAME
ADDRESS, and STYLE NUMBER.
Marian Martins NEW SPRING
PATTERN. BOOK rs READY FOR
YOU : ORDER IT TODAY! Brim-
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career clothes, party clothes, everyday
clothes, lovely graduation styles 49,.
and a glorious trousseau for the
Spring Bride. -, Plenty of things for
everyone from baby to grandmother.
All easy-to-follow patterns that make
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TEEN CENTS. BOOK AND PAT
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CENTS.
Send your order to Henderson Daily
Dispatch, Pattern Department, 232 w
Sth ST., Ne wYcrk. N. Y.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-02-11
BETTER CUCUMBER
PICKLING SOUGHT
Federal Government Carrying on Ex-
perimentS at FaisOn With
Industry There

Washington, Feb. 11.-(AP)-Fed-
eral food research authorities are
hopeful ! of. developing improved GU
cumber picking methods at Faison,
N. c., which will improve the product
and increase the product of the
South's pickle industry.
DR.. Harry Gorosline, of the Agricu1-
ture Departments food research di
vision defined that as the objective of
work which started at Faison in 1886,
and said eve believe we will be able
to accomplish just that"
He said the division regards the re-
suits obtained in two seasons Of re.
search as inadequate on which to base
any recommendations to the industry,
but that the approaching season
should produce very definite" infor-
nation.
A field laboratory was established
at Faison in cooperation with the
North Carolina Agriculture Expert
ment Station after a survey Of pick
ling throughout the South in 1885.
This showed, DR.. Gorosline said, a
steady increase in acreage planted to
cucumbers in the South and need
for solution of that areas particular
problems.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-02-11
Junior Glass Will
Give Little Women

Little Women" will be presented by
The Junior class of the Henderson high
school auditorium, Friday evening,
Feb. 18.
The Juniors present a play each
year and use the proceeds to enter
ain the Senior class at their annual
Tunior-Senior banquet.
Little Women" was written by
Marian De Forest, adapted from the
story of Louisa M. Alcott and produc-
ID by special arrangement.
The play is being directed by Miss
Evelyn Buckley and Mrs. Elroy Nanny,
.wo of the class sponsors Advertis-
ing and ticket committees are hard
at work to help make the play sue
cess.
The characters of the play are as
follows:
Mr. March, George Ross; Mrs
March, Anne Poythress; Meg March,
Roseland Brummitt; Beth March,
Agnes Patterson Amy March, Ora
Parham; Laurie, Myrlon Johnson;
Aunt March, Margaret Faris; Profess
sor Bhear, Graham Jordan; John
Brock, Dick Jones; Mr.. Lawrence, L.
L. Hobgood; Hanna, Caroline Miles.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-02-11
Gardner Endorsed
AS Exchange Head
CONTINUED from Page One.)

the country at large
Naturally, his brother-in-law, Gov
ernor Clyde r. Hoey, spoke highly of
Mr.. Gardner and his knowledge of the
market Other State officials spoke in
similar vein.
Lawyers and business men general.
ly attributed to him just the qualities
needed for the>post to which he is said
to be sure of selection.
Small tradesmen and laboring men
queried on the subject all agreed that
despite his "big business" connections
and despite the political talk in North
Carolina of the so-called Gardner
machine" o. Max has never lost the
common touch.
AS it was very aptly put by one who
asked not to be quoted by name: "He
is the one big business man in North
Carolina who has consistently sup
ported President Roosevelt, even
though he has not always seen eye to
eye with every New Deal principle. +
"He started out as a business man.
He has always been engaged in big
business, but he has never lost the
viewpoint of the average man. He can
he counted on to see both sides of the
Stock Exchange situation. The quesl
tion-the Wall Street side. Max would
see their side, but he would see the
peoples too"
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-02-11
Founders DayProgrum
AtJumior High P.-TA.

The Junior high school Parent
Teacher Association celebrated Found
ers Day at its regular monthly meet
ing held on Wednesday. afternoon at
the school. Mrs. W. B. Hight, in pre-
senting the program, explained that
the pioneers of the local PIT. A. would
tell of it's history and growth.
Mrs. M. j. O'Neil, the first presi-
dent of the Vance county PIT. A.,
told of the organization of the ,asso-
citation at Central school,, where Mrs.
w. D. Burweu had called the meeting
to organize in 1919. From that time
until now the leaders have ably car
ried on their splendid work of coope-
ration with the school. The first Of
ficers of the association, Mrs. O'Neil
said, were Mrs. w. B. Waddill, presi-
dent; Mr.. Davidson, vice-president;
and Mrs. B. c.. Allen, treasurer.
Other first presidents were Mrs.
Richard Jones, Mrs. I. J. Young, and
Mrs. Hale. These three ladies, along
with Mrs O'Neil, were presented by
Mrs. w. B. Daniel, on behalf Of the
Junior high PIT. A., boutonniere
carrying out the colors of the state
" S3eAAAAAoCAO11, SOA0 anu IA ~ -T1tA ~
these past presidents told of their ac-
tivities in the early years of the or
sanitation. Mrs. Young spoke of the
division of the local association, in
1923, into separate units, because of
its rapid growth. Each school then
formed an association of it's own and
carried on the work of the first PIT.
A. Mrs. Harper read a paper pre-
pared by Mrs. Hale, in which she told
of the beginning of the PIT. A. at
North Henderson school in 1926; Mrs.
Hale was it's first president.
Mrs. l.. D. Wall, first president of
the Vance County Council of PIT. A.
and Mrs. H L. Keller, acting president
told briefly of the councils organiza-
ton and work.
After this interesting program,
short business meeting was held with
Mrs. D. D. Hocutt presiding. Reports
from the secretary, treasurer, and
committee chairmen were heard. Mrs
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-02-11
Missionary Circle
Meets on Thursday

Mrs. F. M. Harvard. at her home on
Andrews avenue, was hostess to circle
No. of the Missionary Society of
the Congregational Christian church,
when it met in its regular monthly
at o'clock on Thursday evening. In
the absence of Mrs w. A. Newman.
program chairman, Mrs. E. NJ Powell,
conducted the worship service.
The regular routine o. business was
presided over by the leader, Mrs. J. w.
ABBOTT. Committee reports were heard
Aside from the general social service
work of the circle, it was discovered
that two members were engaging in
a definite project: that of supplying
milk for three un iernourished chill
dren and making and sending candy
to shut-ins.
After the business session the host
ess served a delightful salad course.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-02-11
Cokesbury News
BY MRS. ERNEST GILL

Friends will be glad to- know Mrs.
Willie tlening is able to be up again
41Ler being confined to her bed sew
eral days with influenza.
Rev. Bittle, pastor OF Carey's Cha-
pei Baptist church, was very pleas
ant dinner guest of Mr.. and MRS. ho-
ward Gill last Thursday.
Herbert Stainback returned to MS
nome in Wilson Sunday after spenc-
.ng a weeks vacation with his motn-
err, Mrs. John Stainback, at CoKesou,y
we are very glad to report Cnalies
and Francis Floyd, are both well again
after being sick at their home 1or sew
eral days. .a
Miss r,ssie Coghill is also improved
after being confined to her pea q
week with pluerisy. go
Orr farmers have taken full ao-
vantage of the last few pretty days
in getting their seed beds finished,
h.,,I;no wood and some have started
We are very sorry to report that
MIS- Rob Parrish improves very slow
". She is still very sick at her home
here. !,
friends will be glad to know that
i;+tle barbara Jean, small daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. Norwood Coghill, is
much better after being very sick
last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Rideout from
Warrenton were very pleasant visitors
in our community Sunday afternoon.
Dick Workman had the misfortune
of losing fine young milk cow Sun
day night.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-02-11
CHURCH SOCIETIES
ANNOUNCEMENTS

amendment he had prepared which
would declare it to be the fundamen-
tai naval policy" of this country to-
maintain a fleet adequate to defend
both coasts and all insular posses
sions It would also provide the navy
should be Sufficient in strength to
guarantee our national security, but
not for aggression
Other developments:
Aubrey Williams, acting administra-
tor of the WPA, said President Roose-
velt's request to Congress for an adj
ditional $250,OOOOOO emergency relief
appropriation contemplated IN immc-
date increase of 100000 persons on
the relief rolls
An Eastern North Carolina delega-
ton interested in establishing the
first national seashore park on the
Carolina sandbanks met with Repre-
sentative Warren, Democrat North
Carolina, preparatory to a conference
later in the day with Arno Cammerer,
National Parks director.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-02-11
Claim Smoak Girl
Planned Own Suicide

SCont1n'led from rage ,,ne.)
1ortn the second Mrs. Smoak had in
Grcatea she was considering suicide
Inc affidavits, Farmer said, were Sc
cured from Mrs. o. L. Bender. a sis
ter of Smoak's second wife; William
II. Mason, brother of the second
Mrs. Smoak, and Mrs. E. w. Vereen.
Farmer said Mrs. Vereen did not
testify at Smoak's trial on charges
OF numbering his daughter, but that
Mason and Mrs. Bender did testify.
The lawyer said no mention was made
curing the trial of the alleged suicide
threat of Annie Thelma, and that he
got the information from Mason YES
terday.
Farmer is asking for a 3O-day stay
for Smoak, who lost an appeal to the
Supreme Court. Gill said he would
take the matter under advisement.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-02-11
7s.,.., SOCIETY NE VS. = :
POSTPONE INQUEST
IN RECTOR'S DEATH
Two Burglary Suspects Eliminated by
Sherift's Investigation In
Georgia Mystery

St Simmons Island, Ca, Feb. IL
(AP)-COroner J. D. Baldwin can
celled plans for a renewal of the in
quest into the death of DR.. Charles
Lee today after county Police Chief
L. Q. Goodwin virtually eliminated two
burglary suspects from the murder
case.
Baldwin said the probe was indie
finitely postponed. He said he hoped
to have a report of Federal Bureau
of Investigation ballistic experts for
the next session.
Private papers of the Episcopal
rector, Baldwin said, might yield a
clue to the identify and motive of the
sniper who shot him through a win
dow OF the rectory study last Friday
night.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-02-11
v alentine Party Is
Given on Thursday

Inc Valentine party, sponsored Nv
the West End PIT. A., and given in
the building next to Roses 5-1O-25c
store on Thursday evening was a
great success.
Various games and stunts were en-
Joyed and the climax of the evening
came when the Valentine king and
queen were crowned. Allison Dixon
was chosen as king, and Rosa Mac
Coghill as queen. The Rev. r. F.
Brown presented the crowns.
The Parent-Teacher Association re
ported that the proceeds were very
satisfactory
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-02-11

Nimocks, Jr., have announced.
Word was received here today that
John Beasley, of Carthage publisher
of the Moore County News, had be-
come the first person to announce for
mally for the eighth district seat in
Congress, which Walter Lambeth has
announced he would vacate.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-02-11
Ladies Night for
Kiwanis Tonight

The Kiwanis club tonight OBSERVES
its annual Ladies Night, with an Ella
oorate program prepared for the oc-
casion to be given at West End Coun-
try Club. No advance statement has
been given as to the exact nature of
the program, but it is expected to be
in keeping with past events Of the
kind put on by the Kiwanians.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-02-11
MAYOR OF WALLACE WILL
RUN FOR HOUSE IN JTTNF

Wallace, Feb. 11.-(AP)- Aubrey
Harrell, mayor of Wallace, announced
today he would be a candidate in the
June Democratic primary for Duplin
county's seat in the State House of
Representatives c. E. Quinn, of Ken
ansville, member Of the 1887 House,
said he would seek denomination.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-02-11
MARRIAGES, PARTIES
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
DAY AND HOUR.

=, all days this day
u j., o. Of it, this hour
Ana ~, u never pass away:
,,se pressed flower sN"h
D. LIKE times great book
i y shouldn't fade
r i M sun to shade, ,oou
l,lsie we stand and LOCK-
N Sn this hour close
:. halter the sun!
Cly' scatter the rose
And s Sav shall never be done.
This aa' Andrew Hewitt
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-02-11

mandants of large cities as projects
of their districts.
2. Made nationwide a estate of
siege" by which persons charged with
serious crimes may be tried before
military courts. bucharest and other
larger cities have been und.r sucn
siege" for number of years)
3. Postponed indefinitely chamber
and senate elections set for March.
a. Ordered higher officials of vii
lagos to call assemblies for the nam
ing of mayors and two assistants to
each mayor.
The hand of tho kino ,vos cvihc~t
IN every move of the new government.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-02-11
BALLOONS.

49, corner If the city street
n ~ blossom
S Bo,pc''tb black snow is piled
Wns' bleak winds blow.
And ddoousMRed! Gold! Blue!
Old man. I hank YOU
For selling pa 7,4ors
Like flOwef-cla ;''d h,,,sters
where gray ".,,o III
Around the corner e
OF INC Marjorie Somers Scheuer
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-02-11
n A r. To Meet

Old But Chapter, Daughters of Anne
iran Revolution, will hold meeting
saturday afternoon at $3.50 o'clock in
tbo home of Mrs. Sam Harris, Jr., on
The Raleigh Road, it was announced
to1ay
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-02-11
Girl Scout News

Troop No. 1 met on Thursday after
noon under the leadership of Miss
Athelepe Turnage. The girls discuss
d the overnight hike to be held.
Doris Andrews was a new member.
Badge work was discussed.
ROSAIIE WATSON, Scribe.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-02-11
From Raleigh.

Mr. and Mrs. Fred Rogers, of Rs-
,gb are making their home here for
'ome time. Mr.. Rogers is connected
Nth 9TH, the Carolina Power & Light CON-
nonV
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-02-11
Guests Here.

urs William Harris. II and Mrs.
,,anoock Of Roanoke Rapids, will be
-. Guests of Mr.. and Mrs. S. T. Peace
.OniGht and tomorrow.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-02-11
Special Music for Class.

There will he a quartet at the Sum
dav morning meeting of the Barace
class of the First M. E. church, E.
". Moore, president of the class, ar
nounced today.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-02-11

w. M. Wester announced that a pic
ture will be sponsored by the associa-
ton at the Stevenson theatre on Mon
day, February %.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-02-11
Wlfhtf1e Sick
Mrs. O'Neil Out

Mrs. G. NJ. O'Neil, who has been i'll
at her home on the Oxford Road for
the past several days, was able to be
out again today.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-02-11
At Davidson.

u;ss Ann Feace has gone 20 David
Wis o0llooe at Davidson, to attend
sOn during The weekend.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-02-11

pending $SOO,OOO,OOO naval expansion
bill so as to authorize fleet big
enough to protect the Atlantic and
Pacific coasts at the same time.
Vinson made public the text of an
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-02-11
Mr.. Ball Improved

The condition of Dodson Ball, who
is i'll at Maria Parham hospital, was
said to be some better today.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-02-11
CLo;p Rehearsal,

u.+bodist Protestant choir rehear
Mes ;n no had at the church this
s srsning at 7:45 o'clock.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-02-11
Miss Adams Improved.

MISS ADAMS improved.
Little Miss Josephine Adams, daugh-
Ter of Mr.. and Mrs. M. w. Adams, is
improved after being quite i'll at he-
home on William street.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-02-11
nroshvterian Jr. Choir

rso 1nnior choir of the First Pres
bvterian church will meet at ~ O'CLOCK
Ss.nrdav morning at the church.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-02-11

1929 State of the Vatican City Gre
ated by treaty with Italy.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-02-11

Mary James Foley, daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. James w. Foley, Of
Winter Haven, Fla, is pictured
shortly before she became the bride
of William H. Smathers, Senior
United States Senator from New
Jersey. The ceremony was per-
formed, with only few friends
present, in a romantic little church
near the national capital.
central PreSs)
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-02-11
Leaders Certain Comprom-
is Bill Will Be Enacted

(Contlnwco sfom rage one.D
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-02-11
More Candidates
Filing For Office

tcontmued 1rom Page ons.)
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-02-11
Carol Is Guiding New Min
listers in Rule of Roumania

CONTINUED from Page One.)
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1938-03-17
Triadelphia

Mrs. Hettie Taylor and Mrs. Lucy
Butts are spending few weeks
with Lyman Risen, who is quite
feeble from general infrmities.
l.. A. Torbert and wife and H.
w. Whitaker were GAINESVILLE visit
ors, Friday.
Herbert Taylor Of Clarksburg,
w. Va. called on his uncle, Lyman
Risen, Saturday.
Duncan Falls and Miss Mildred
their father. w. A., Torbert and
daughter Margaret
Kenneth Porter and family spent
last week at the c. r. Clawson
home.
Kenneth Patterson and wife spent
Sunday with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Porter.
Mrs. p e. Carpenter left Sunday
to spend few days with relatives
in Washington county.
Charles Loomis and family and
Saturday night and Sunday at the
L. A. Torbert home.
Chas. Henry and Thurman Flu
hearty called on Will Henry OF
Eagleport, Sunday.
! Ralph Finley and family left
Tuesday for their new home at
Centerbend-the Chas. Stokes farm.
r. T. A. program for March Is:
Song, Forest and Martha Hivnor;
reading, Mabel Campbell: songs,
Taylor sisters; reading, Alfred
HENRY: stunts, Neya MastersOn;
talk, Rev, Mccormick; piano solos,
Vera Fluharty: recitatiOns, Regena
Sidwell. Ramona Argo and Ray
mond Campbell; reading, Mrs. .Hiv-
nOra playlet. Meta Bankes and
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1938-03-17
C. C. c. ANNUAL PARTY

The Community Civic club, with
their guests, enjoyed their annual
party at the American Legion hall,
Tuesday evening. At $50 a fine
dinner was served by the Ladies
Auxiliary of Malconta Post About
rs persons were seated at three
long tables, which were beautifully
decorated with spring flowers, green
candles and attractive place cards.
After the tables were cleared, the
president of the club Mrs. James
NJ. Turner, acting as tOastmaster,
in clever manner presented the
following program: A group Of
songs, by Mrs. Jerrold Scott; re-
view of Clarence Days Life With
Mother" by Miss Helen Mowery; a
group of songs by Mrs. A. B. Mer-
GER, accompanied on the piano by
Miss Stanton, followed by a talk
by Mrs. Ambrose Middleton of
Mansfield, president of the N. E..
District of Ohio Federation Wom-
ems Clubs. Her splendid address
was inspiring to club women, as she
told of the many things women's 8
clubs are helping to accomplish.
Later the club members and
guests enjoyed games and social
time until a late hour.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1938-03-17
PAL OF EVERETT JONES SAYS
HE WAS THE KILLER

It is stated that Walter Barnes,
10, life termer in the Ohio peniten-
tiary, has declared he fired the fatal
shot for which his pal Everett Jones
is doomed to die in the electric
chair March 25. At his trial in De-
cember, Jones was convicted of the
murder of Robert Lindsay, Jeffer-
sonville pool room operator. Barnes
who was implicated, turned states
evidence, and was sentenced to life
Imprisonment 1t is stated that
Barnes told the prison chaplain
that something was bothering him
and he would be happier if he made
statement. In his statement he
says he fired the fatal shot, while
Jones was waiting in an automo-
bile. The chaplain says Barnes
said he tried to make similar
statement at the time of his arrest,
but the authorities refused to be-
lieve it. The murder occurred last
July 4, and was known as Fayette
county's "firecracker" murder. At
his trial Jones testified he fired the
fatal bullet when an exploding fire.
cracker scared him. Jones has been
in death row awaiting electrocution
since Dec IL.
The signed statement made by
Barnes has been filed with the
clemency secretary to Governor
Davey, and is being considered, but
no action has been taken.