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est defenders of slavery as an in
stitution, and were bitterly opposed
to all who talked of setting free
their slaves.
Guest of the Navy: Frederick
Douglass was the first Negro to
ride on battleship as the guest of
the United States Navy.
The Voting Power: The Negro
vote holds the balance of power in
Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana, and
Illinois.
October 8: The birthday of your
cOlumnist, that's all.
Any information concerning this
column, write in care of this paper,
or 1912 Elliot Ave-, Minneapolis,
Minnesota.
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LISTEN TO THIS
By Hobart T. Mitchell

On the Soil of Germany: At the
eleventh hour of the eleventh day
of the eleventh month of 1918, the
order came to cease firing. The 92nd
Division of Negro troops stood at
Thanh and before Metz, in advance
of the progress Of troops of all
America. The ground which they
trod had not been occupied by other
than German troops in 40 years.
The Elephant and the Donkey 4:
The elephant was first used as SYM
Dol of the Republican party by its
originator, Thomas Mast, in Har-
per's Weekly of November 7, 1874.
Mast had created the donkey as the
symbol Of the Democratic party
four years previously.
Kentucy's Soldiers: Kentucky had
the greatest number Of Negro
troops 23,7O3) in the Civil War.
October IL, 1892: Pedro Alfonso
Nino, a Negro, was a pilot of one
of the famous three vessels of Co.
lumbus when he landed upon Amer
lean shores.
Prohibited: The enlistment of
white men in colored regiments is
prohibited by implication by Sec
ton 253 and Section 282 of the
Code of the Laws of the United
States-Title 10-Army.
Laws of Maryland: July, 1923
Chapter IV-Section 2: Be it there
fore enacted, by the right honour
able the Lord Proprietary, by and
with the advice and consent of his
lordship's Governor, and the Upper
and Lower Houses Of Assembly,
and the authority of the same:
That when any Negro, or other
slave, shall be convicted, by con-
fession, or verdict Of jury of any
petit treason or murder, or wilfully
burning of dwelling-houses, it shall
and may be lawful for the justices
before whom such conviction shall
be, to give judgment against such
Negro, or other slave, to have the
right hand cut off, to be hanged in
the usual manner, the head severed
from the body, the body divided
into four quarters, and head and
quarters set up in the most public
places of the county where such
fact was committed.
Defenders of Slavery: 1850-In
New Orleans, as in Charleston,
there were Negro slave owners who
played considerable part in the
civic life, were among the staunch-
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Poetic Thoughts
By Morris Gibbs. Sr.
Brotherhood

Brotherhood lived is born of love
Love that is born of inspiration,
For mankind stays moulded
together
When shown there's no recession.
Keep constantly before us
Our duty to our fellowmen,
Each day be crusader
Against host in the DEVILS den.
Be a true worker in the field,
Take all men into the fold,
For Loves all embracing protection
Makes souls as pure as gold.
'Let your lights so shine,"
That others will want to be
Around you at all times,
Since right examples make
others see.
Be inspired to help your brother.
Let him see you really mean it,
For words don't mean anything
If demonstration can't in it fit.
Brotherhood is sorely needed today.
World events make the dove of
peace
Flutter bewilderingly here and
there,
AS hatred appears to be on the
increase.
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ST. THOMAS CHURCH NOTES

ST. THOMAS CHURCH NOTES
The Women's Auxiliary of St.
Thomas Episcopal Church opened
their fall season with a fellowship
meeting, Wednesday, Sept. 10.
All members and friends are re-
quested to attend the social meet
ing at the home of Mrs. Lucia Nc
Clure, 2813 Chicago Ave-, Wednes-
day evening, November 2.
Mrs. Elizabeth VanHook, presi-
dent of the Women's Auxiliary, and
Mrs. Arthur White, chairman of
the U.T.O., attended the St. Thorn
as Episcopal Deanery meeting at
the residence of Mrs. George
Strong, Monday, Sept. %.
All women of St. Thomas Church
are urged to attend the United
Thank Offering Presentation Ser
vices, Wednesday, Oct. 2, at 1890
A. M. at st, Paul on the Hill.
Mrs. Mildred Bohannon will meet
all young people interested in the
organization of the Young Peoples
Fellowship of St. Thomas Church,
Friday evening at 7 o'clock, in the
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MT. OLIvET BAPTIST CHURCH
Rev. c. B. Wheeler, pastor

Rev. c. b. Wheeler, pastor
Pastor Wheeler spoke to a large
audience on last Sunday morning.
The subject of the pastors dis
course, "The Tragedy of Lonesome
ness" All normal men yearn for
friendship, said DR.. Wheeler. Man
is so constituted that he cannot live
alone, said he. .- -
Now that the summer vacations
are over, there is a steady increase
noted in all the departments of the
church. We are glad to see Mr..
Marion Brown taking an active
part in assisting Sister J. H. Hagan
in organizing the Royal Ambas-
sador boys.
Rev. B. H. Hunter, of Davenport,
Iowa, spoke at Mt. Olivet on last
Wednesday evening. Much credit is
due the president of the BTU, Mr..
Harvey Hopkins, in organizing
junior prayer band in the church.
The junior prayer band will meet
each Wednesday evening at the
church, from seven to eight P. M.
Those in charge of this prayer band
are Rev. C. B. Wheeler, pastor,
Mrs. Dorcie Wheeler and Mr.. Mar
ion Brown. Plans are being made
for the annual fall Homecoming
and first anniversary of the pastor,
Rev. c. B. Wheeler.
The Mile Davis Mission Circle
of the church will have charge of
the Sunday evening services. Mrs.
Ursula Bolts, wife of Rev. H. W.
Bolts of Zion Baptist Church, Min
neapolis, will speak on "Highlights
of the National Baptist Conven-
ton" Mrs. Bolts will speak on the
work of the Women's Auxiliary. |
The public is invited to hear this
great message.
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What. No Football Players?

second straight Minnesota Gophe football eleven
the MnnsOtas
population had something feel glad about Saturday
Harpoe Reed finally Bell did their bit against Min
nesota's gridiron foes
played year 49, Since that time have been
patiently waiting prospect developed
community advertisement communities
should likely football players
o go for Minnesotas
bronzed football player cavorng around Memorial stadium is
advertisement that could have Civic organizations
could do communities by encouraging Of foot
ball possibilities from within without the state to enroll at
MINES
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Adult Education Glasses

Welcome Hall wishes to announce
the adult education classes as fol-
lows: the Sewing classes will be on
Tuesday from z to 9 P. NJ, and
Thursday from IL to 2 P. M; Eng
lish classes from $50 to 8 P. M;
Physiology class, having as it's sub
ject Family Relations" on Thurs
day from 8 to 9 P. M; Music Mon
day at 8 P. M; and Dramatics class
Monday, $50 P. M.
Welcome Hall is opening its fall
work with these very interesting
that the public is cordially
invited to attend regularly.
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= What Would England Give?

What ask wouldn't England give today
million Hshmen would and throw themselves
the path the better fighters the world than
the Irish?
wouldn't England give today million fully
armed dfed the single
British soil Shanghai Hong Kong Singapore? Are there tougher
m anywhere than Indians?
What wouldn't England give to have three million black soldiers
British and South Africa marching northwad
Musson?
people ruled the longer than the black from Egypt
We will what England would happen
She would gold in the Bank England
herself for all that she could raise the next fifty
And why this won't why England
will be ground into the dust of defeat and humaos that the
when she could have trained equipped these millions
Africans and Indians loyal citzenghte, she drew the line
COLOR creed and and rhssy oppressed the people who
her and wouldn't if they could-AtOAmsrican
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sented a compromise between the
spirit and principles of the Declare
ton of Independence and the prop
ertied interests of our nascent
capitalism. Indeed, as Vernon Louis
harrington observed, the hi h
struggle of American life has been
the attempt to bridge the gaps be-
tween the principles Of the Deelara-
ton and the compromises of the
Constitution.
But, notwithstanding, the Consti-
tuition represented a brilliant and
solid achievement of the spirit of
man; and if it was necessary that
men like Thomas jefferson had to
insist on appending a Bill of Rights
in the form of the first ten amend
ments before giving the document
their approval, the fact of the Bills
inclusion is sufficient unto itself.
The Constitution has an interest
ing and curious history. Many
things have been done in its name;
many things that needed to be done
have not been done, in its name.
The custOdians of the Constitution
have been, for the most part, the
purveyOrs and the victims of an
arid legalism; and great sections of
the people who have lived under 1t
have hOnored It in the breach far
more than in observance.
These same people have mean
while been the loudest takers about
constitutional government. Sou
thern legislators are pre-eminently
the loudest-talking Constitutional
lists, and pre-eminently the worst
abusers of the Constitution. Why,
it was just yesterday that Senator
(Poll Taxi Tom Connally was
standing up for the Constitution,
while shouting insults to the COL
ored people of this country, who
feel they have a right to serve with
dignity in the nations armed
forces.
Throughout the entire South and
in many other parts of the nation,
the Constitution is still far above
and away from the lives of the
people. Respect for basic law is not
a virtue of the people of the United
States. Far too many conflicting
claims and prejudices are still al
lowed against the spirit, the intent
and the discipline of the basic law.
As a consequence, the American at
tempt at democratic government
remains a flOundering thing, of I'M
certain issue, for being of uncertain
direction.
If it is argued that the United
States, as compared with other ma
tons, has done all right all these
years, then "all right" must still
be measured in terms of our origi-
nal promise and our present full
fillment. And lynching, widespread
race segregation, innumerable vio-
lations of civil liberties, and mass
1853 years afterwards,
leave US far behind the goal of
truly civilized people.
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Daughters and Sons. Any child, re-
CARELESS of age, sex, or color, may
borrow a toy. A toy loan is made
for one week only.
Object of this project is to de-
velop in the child at a very early
age, the habit of taking care Of
public property and to regard time.
Library will be open one hour, from
4 to 5 each Thursday. Mrs. Jane
Jones is librarian.
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Dark Hands
By MAMIE M. TRAVIS
In Sept. Opportunity"

Dark hands, grown strong from
battling with oppression,
Patient from years of unrequited
toll,
Look to your skills; improve your
craftsmanship;
Hold fast to honesty.
The troubled world is racked and
torn today
By brutal, grasping hands, SO
disciplined
In ways of treachery and lawless-
ness
They seek no other course.
When this destruction shall have
spent itself,
Therell be a need Of clean,
strong, patient hands
To Gull the broken parts and build
again.
Dark hands, keep clean; prepare.
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WELCOME HALL NEWS

The Parent Education Glasses
The Parent Education Glasses
started Thursday evening, and a
one-hour class in Family Relations
will be held each week at Welcome
Hall Community House from 8 to
9 P. M. The public is cordially
invited.
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Mere Aggression

That aggression and grabbing other peoples territory does
alone excite Roosevelt and his aides evidenced cae
silence about the of Ethiopia Mere boodshed the
either because couple hundred Negroes have been nd and
dreds errorzed and tortured he entered the White House.
has recognized the fact by simple wordGege Schuyler
Fundamental facts changed orcefu
promises resorted to for political expedncyBufalo Star
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undercraft.
Mrs. Marie Hughes is recovering
from a slight illness.
The mems financial committee is
getting one hundred per cent re-
spouse to its special effort canvass.
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Now That Conservation Is Here

Now that have conscrpon it is Negroes
that the seecve service act is administered without color dscrmna-
ton We should be getting about that job Immediately every
munty-Pttsburgh Courier
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Conduct, Private and Public

Improving conduct and public making ourselves good
neighbours helping each oher building economic
and working unselshy the weathese things
ably might aid overcoming handcaps
tryng-Buffalo
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Toy Loan Library

Welcome Hall is announcing the
opening of their Toy Loan Library,
sponsored by the st. Paul circles
of International Order of Kings
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Conversation Piece
By Marc MOreland
TUE CONSTITUTION &c ISQ VEARC ON

Il
NEW YORK CTyp)-The signing of United States COnstu
1853 September With the
naOnhOOd Before the hope aspiration
struggle and after struggle
equally
Constitution may the signing repre-
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Balance

Balance everyday lives makes civilization, security and
pness possbe its lack misery unhappness
Pittsburgh Courier.
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Editorial Notes

Enough of extreme the piou mouth
of William Green F. of L president at the Brotherhood
Sleeping his attitude discrimination His
chief officer of the ALL does match the words he uttered
N. Y.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-11-07
CORN HtFSkING CONTEST
WAS \ SUCCESS

Homer-Union township showed
its enthusiasm at the corn husking
contest. Over 400 people were on
the field. The boys displayed real
husking ability. Many of the men
were heard to say, Il was surely
surprised"
These are the contestants and
their respective net weights of corn
husked in 45 minutes: Wallace
Pierce, 27S lbs; Karl Harrison,
25334; Joe Niceswanger, 241 h ;
Kenneth Kirkbride, 2071A; Max
Ray, 2021a; Ralph Thompson,
194A; Deane Spears, 1931a; Chas.
Dawson, 1791a; Tom Jackson
1884,; Robert Sands, 1631a; Jer-
rold Jordan, 116.
The Homer-Union band made its
first public appearance at the con-
test. 1t made up for it's lack OF
quantity by quality. At the farm
ers' institute Mr.. G.. S. Roberts in
troduced the first prize winner, Wal
ter Pierce, and the second prize
winner, Karl Harrison, and present
ed the prizes of So and 81 respec-
lively. The grange appreciates the
cooperation and support given by
the community
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-11-07
WE DID NOT EXPECT IT

We frankly admit that we did not think Mr.
Roosevelt could be elected for third term. For
a president to weather single term anc be re-
elected is big thing but after serving two terms
during which the opposition published week IN
and week out, everything they could dig up to
engender bitterness and build up opposition, and
when in the face of it all for him to be able to
overcome the third term prejudice, and be chosen
again, is something unparalled in American his
tory.
Mr. Roosevelt knows what burden the presl-
dency is and we believe that he was absolutely
sincere when he said at the time of the Demo
cratic convention that he had made plans to retire
at the end of his second term. However he knew
better than any other man in America save Sec
retary Hull the conditions abroad, and to refuse
a nomination then would be like soldier refus-
ing to offer his service to his country in time OF
crisis.
The campaign has been bitter one, and let us
hope it will be quickly forgotten. Mr.. Wlllkle
had no public record to defend and he could
promise much-and he did-promises he could
not have fulfilled, and the people knew it-that
is they voted against him.
Many papers and magazines of the country
have held President Roosevelt up to ridcule and
scorn, and condemned him in scathing terms.
Now that the people have spoken in free cleo
ton, it is high time they let up and accept the
verdict as good Americans, for the good of the
country and for the good of the world in gen.
eral
Think how pleasing it would be to foreign die
tators for them have the feeling that the people
do not trust their chief executive, and are not
back of hn1-nothing would give them more
couragement to keep with their dastradlv
work
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-11-07
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SERMONOGRANIS

The person who is content to be
a leaner will become leaner and
leaner
Some folks think they are ahead
of their times when they are only
turned around-with backs toward
their times.
optimism is one of the first fruits
of faith.-Forward.
Our citizenship is in heaven, but
our duties are on earth.
Bluster is always weak. True
strength can afford to be gentle.
sin leaves a bad taste in the
mouth, but the flavor of a good deed
is delight forever.
1t is useless to pray for more pow
er and more faith until we begin 10
use what we have.
Wealth can be inherited and rep
utation may be borrowed, but char
acter every man must earn for him
self.
He who wishes to secure the good
of others has already secured his
own.-Confucius.
Poverty of person is far more tC
be dreaded than poverty Of purse.
The world still wants the fruits
of Christianity without cultivating
the tree.
Make worthy choices; avoid TAX
ing foolish chances.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-11-07

small microphone by which one can
make record. of his voice for
speech correction.
The Ohio Power company has
made a proposition to let them in
stall two new electric ranges in the
home economics department free OF
charge and each fall will replace
them with new ones Action will
next board meeting
Mrs. G. H. Hamilton, wife of Pro-
fessor Hamilton of Oberlin college,
will be our next speaker at chapel,
November 13.
Big Reds Defeat Roseville 10 to z
Last Thursday afternoon at Rose
Vile the Big Reds defeated Rose
vile 10 to Z to add to their string
of victories. The Big Reds scored
10 points in first half as their scor-
| ing machine worked perfectly. In
the second half they Jagged down
and failed to score, but Koon, Rose
villes center, intercepted lateral
and ran 40 yards to score. Dunn
then plunged into the line. The
Big Reds touchdowns were scored
by Fisher, Steward and Mccoy.
Fisher made the one extra point.
This was the Big Reds sixth victory
without defeat. The next game is
the final game of the year. The Big
Reds journey to Caldwell where
they will decide who gets the cham
pionship If the Big Reds win or
tie, they will have undisputed
league championship If they lose
they will be co-champions with New
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-11-07
Todds

Mr.. and Mrs. Jewel Benson and
son from Texas are visiting rela-
tives here.
Fred Smith and family moved to
the Ewart property in Chesterhill
Mr.. and Mrs. Roma Simpson and
family called on Emma Henery at
the Brown home, Sunday.
Miss Winda Shinn is staying with
Mr. and Mrs. Howard James.
J. Luther Smith and Mr.. Good
man. Martin l.. Davey's campaign
manager, were supper guests of Mr.
and Mrs. Howard James, Thursday
evening.
Harlan Henery and wife of Zanes-
vile called on Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest
Henery Sunday evening.
Miss Nellie Metcalf is assisting at
the Emmett Henery home, this
week
Mrs. Flora Riecker fell a few
days ago while in the garden, in
juring her back.
Ida Greathouse and son Clyde
spent Sunday with Howard Harris
Mrs. Ernest Henery wishes tC
thank her many friends who remem-
bered her with cards and letters
during her stay in the hospital
Your kindness was very much ap-
preciated.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-11-07
MORGAN All SHEEP CLUB

Occasionally we hear it stated that the young
people of today have too many social functlons'
are members of more clubs more organlzatlons
etc. than they should be for their own good, ana
as the result neglect their school work. 1t IS not
our intention here to discuss such matters how
ever we have one club whose members have prov
en- their worth We have reference to the Nor
gan All Sheep club Recently the 10th annlver-
sary of the club was observed. During all those
years but two boys failed to complete their ciue ,
work We feel that such a record is worthy OF
special mention. AS has been stated the boys OF
this club have won hundreds of premiums and
prizes at both state and county talrs, not only III
Ohio hut in other states as we'll They have been
the means of increasing not only the interest IN
sheep raising, but also have done much towa5a Ia
increasing the grade of our sheep--they had to 90
it. in order to win so many premiums -.
The Morgan All Sheep club has been and st'.l
is very much worth while and is to be congrat.
ulated on the success it has attained WORDS OF
praise too are due the sheep club leaders, VINO
have given freely of their time and who have
done so much in keeping the boys interested
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-11-07
White Pigeon

Mr.. and Mrs. George James and
Mr. and Mrs. Roy James and chill.
dren visited Mr.. and Mrs. Curt Nc.
Inturf and family, Sunday after.
noon at Stewart.
Mrs. Dwight McInturf was
brought to her fathers, Sunday
from Memorial hospital, Marietta
She is some better, but does not i'm
prove as her many friends would
like.
Mrs. LYDIA Parsons, Mr. and Mrs
l.. T. Parsons and children spent
Sunday with relatives at Hollister.
Mrs. Effie Wiley who has been
visiting at the A. K. Ridgley home
returned to her home at Byesville
Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. John McInturf call
ed on Mrs. McInturf's brother, p
d. Niceswanger of New Lexington,
Sunday, who is in poor health.
C. B. McInturf returned home
Wednesday from Columbus, where
he had spent some time with his
daughter, Mrs. Clara Walker.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ewell Wilson and
son Jerry visited his father, Howard
Wilson, and family, Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Davis spent
Sunday at G. B. McInturf's.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Coulson
were week end visitors at the Fred
McInturf home.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-11-07
Poplar Ridge

Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Beach and
family of GAINESVILLE spent Sunday
at the Branson Cramblitt home.
Lawrence Geddes was member
of the Legion party, held recently
at Elliott's cottage.
John Anderson is employed with
the local telephone company. He
formerly operated county MAIN
tainer.
Mr. and Mrs Paul Massey enter
tained Sunday evening with a chick
en- supper in honor of the latter's
father, H. E. Wainwright's birthday,
of McConnelsville.
Mrs. Everett Click and little
daughters Roberta and Alice re-
turned home, after spending sew
eral weeks in Columbus.
Sunday Mrs. Amy Bauer and
mother, Mrs. Smith, and sister-in-
law, Mrs. Fred Smith, and nephew
Dickey Martin of Columbus, spent
Delmar Ellis and family, near
Stockport, spent Sunday at the
Clarence Ellis home.
Sunday morning Mrs. Myrtle Por-
ter had dogs get into the sheep and
killed four Two of the dogs were
taken in by the dog catcher.
Dwight McIntire and family
were callers one evening last week.
at the Lawrence Geddes home.
Frank Newman and HerschcI
Taylor each had the misfortune OF
losing a work horse in the last few
days.
We are picking tomatoes from
the garden and have patch of peas
in bloom.
Deerfield grange, Nov. S. Elec~
| tion of officers. Patriotic songs.