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The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-12-29
SIGN NOTES WITH BLOOD
Chinese Send Letters to U. s. Minis
ter, Asks Mediation

Peking, Dec. 28-The American min
lister. Paul s. Reinsch, has received
several letters from Chinese signed
with their own blood.
One or two Of them appeal for medi-
alton with the Japanese, others ask
that America attempt to cause cessa-
ton Of the war in Europe. 1t is the
custom Of Chinese to sign letters or
even to write them with their own
blood in place of ink, when the reason
for writing is grave or nobly inspired
The saying is that the writer "cut
off finger and wrote with his blood,
but asa rule a small puncture in the
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-12-29
HOW SHOT ARE MADE.

Ard Why tho Pure Lead Has to b
Tempered With Tin.
The manufacture of shot. described
BY 0. G. Horn In Forest and Stream,
requires high tower. perforated pam,
a tank of water and tempered lead.
Shot are made by dropping molten
lead from high point to the earth
The lead forms into globules just rs
the raindrops do when they fall from
the clouds. Ordinarily we do not real.
ize that raindrops are little spheres,
but under the proper conditions they
freeze, and we have hailstones, which
may be called shot made of ice.
In the making of shot pure lead is
melted and mixed with temper"
that consists mainly of tin, and then
poured into perforated pan or sieve.
The perforations vary according to
the size of the shot to be made
A temper is mixed with the lead in
order to make the globules form when
the lead falls. If pure lead were used
1t would fall in the form Of little bars
instead of round shot.
In order that the globules may have
plenty OF time to form the lead must
fall long distance, and 80 towers are
built. The towers used to be made as
high MS 200 feet and even more, but
modern towers are rarely over 150 feet.
The perforated pan into which the
molten lead is poured Is at the top Of
the tower, and the globules Of lead fall
through the perforations into tanks Of
water at the bottom Of the tower. The
water cools them and also prevents
them from fattening out, as they
would II they fell on solid floor.
From the water the shot 60 to steam
driers. After drying the perfect shot
are separated from the imperfect by
means Of glass tables inclined enough
~ that the shot when poured on at one
end Of the table, will roll to the other
end. At the farther end Of the table
are two cutters side by side. The i'm
perfect shot roll slowly and with diff
Guilty, SO that they have not enough
momentum to carry them beyond the
first gutter. Theaperfectly round shot
roll easily and swiftly, and when they
reach the foot of the table they jump
nimbly across the first gutter and land
in the second.
After separation the perfect shot are
polished by rolling in plumbago. and
| workmen then put them In bags for
I shipment or send them direct to the
cartridge filing department to be load
ed into shells.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-12-29
Escalopsd Eggplant.

Peel. parboil, and cut into dice three
medium sized eggplants. A sauce is
made by melting one-fourth pound Of
butter and stirring 1t smooth with two
tablespoonful of flour. Add slowly
pint Of milk. stirring constantly. Put
through sieve the yolks Of three hard
boiled eggs, reserving two spoonfuls
Of milk to molsten the powdered yolks
before stirring into the sauce. Season
with teaspoonful Of salt and half
teaspoonful Of pepper and take from
the fire. In baking dish put the diced
eggplant and sauce In alternate layers,
with sauce on top Cover with cracker
crumbs. moisten with melted butter.
and brown I'm oven.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-12-29
Spots on Furniture.

To remove white spots from furni-
ture soak piece Of flannel In linseed
oil or any oil used for polishing au-
tomobiles and place 1t over the white
spots on the dining table or any place
which has turned white from vases or
other causes and let It remain there
for several hours. II necessary apply
more oil to the cloth. In very bad
spots 1t sometimes requires this treat
ment for two days to restore the right
color. After this is done the highly
polished furniture will look as good as
new. Spirits Of camphor will restore
the color sometimes. Very bad spots,
such as appear on plant stands, etc.,
may be removed by means Of benzine
Rub vigorously and apply plenty Of
bsnsine, and the spots will disappear.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-12-29
To Cook Small Game sirds.

The small game birds, such rs plover,
snipe, partridge and quail, If fat and
young, should be baked or broiled, but
II lean and perhaps tough they will be
better served in brown fricassee
Dress them nicely and cut each bird
into Mt least four pieces; then fry In
plenty of butter or clarified drippings
until a nice brown color. Add suf-
ficient boiling water to cover, season
with salt and pepper. cover the sauce
pan and allow the birds to simmer
until they are tender. Then remove
them to hot platter, on which are
some slices Of buttered toast. thicken
the gravy with Drowned -four, pour
II over the birds and serve hot
Country Gentleman.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-12-29

A small heater which may easily be
carried in the pocket, in the sleeve or
held In the muff is herewith shown. 1t
consists Of metal tube containing an,
other smaller tube. A screw cap and
bottom give ready access to the inte-
rior. where stout wick, filed with
benzine, supplies the fuel One end,
protruding into cap Of asbestos, is
lighted. The heat brings the asbestos
to incandescence without any fame.
Over this cap is fitted and still an
other. The latter. being perforated.
gives protection while afrording warmth
to the hands in cold weather
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-12-29
POVERTY
To Be Eliminated By The
Reformed MOrmOnS

Worcester, Mass, Dec. 2S-The
elimination of poverty is the fore
most aim of Frederick NJ. Smith, the
new acting head of the Church of
Jesus Christ of the Latter Day Saints,
the recognized Mormon church. This
young leader of $4,000 church mem
bers has outlined O campaign or So
cial reform, and is completing his
studies at Clark University in order
that he may be sufficiently equipped
in knowledge Of philosophy to put
his ideas to practical test.
Young MIR. Smith has been for
some time the chief aid to his father,
President Joseph Smith, who died re-
Gently at Independence, Mo. Through
the aid of secretary he will be able
to remain in Worcester and keep in
touch with the work of the church by
means of system of, reports which
he has inaugurated.
The election of Mr.. Smith to the
presidency next April, will mean the
beginning of a new era in the reor-
ganized Mormon church. The doc
trines Of the young leader are consid-
cred radical by outsiders.
1T is our belief" said Mr.. Smith,
"that it is not intended that some
should have an Over-abundance Of
notwithstanding beyond all their
needs, while others have nothing. We
believe that everything man posses
ses beyond comfortable competence
should be turned over to the church
treasury for redistribution and read
justment along judicious lines.
"The socialists and communists
have the right idea in a measure, but
they lack the religious element. 1t Is
often easy to convert the brain with
out converting the heart. We believe
in this doctrine of social economy as
an article of faith.
"There is growing sentiment In
our church in favor of putting this
doctrine into practice. 1t should be
done. There are millionaires in our
faith who have told me they are
ready to lay their wealth on the altar
of the church as soon as the plan is
put into practice. There are mer'
chants who have expressed the same
inclination to me. ! should consider
this as future policy Of the church
I'VE believe there should not be
any poor people. There is no place
for the drone in our fold. The man
who Is at a business that he Is not
competent to run to advantage and al
q profit, should be turned to some
other vocation and some one put In
his place who can make Of his bust
ness what it should be.
"The money which will 90 into the
church in this way Is not a charitable
fund and those who benefit from II
are not partaking OF charity. Those
who need help get 1t because they are
entitled to it by reason OF misfortune
The widow with family of children
to look after gets help from these
funds and stands as high as any II
the sight of the church. She Is moi
considered as recipient of charity
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-12-29

Mr.. Theodore Haynes of Homer
was the Christmas guest of Mr.. l. w.
Jackson. who Is i'll at his home In
Green Valley.
Mr.. and Mrs. s. II. Dougherty and
Miss Sarah Hervey left this morning
for French Lick, Ind, for n stay OF
ten days.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-12-29

Mr.. and Mrs. John Hines returned
to Van Vert this morning, after Wis
IL with o. 8. Sperry of Wooster ave-
nue..
Mr. Leo Selegue of Lorain was the
Christmas guest Of his parents in
the city.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-12-29

WANTED-Men who desire to earn
over $125.00 per month. write us to-
day for position as salesman; every
opportunity for advancement. Cen
tral Petroleum Co., Cleveland, Ohio.
20
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-12-29
skin supplies sufficient blood for the
writing of a letter.
Wanted, For Sa|e,fc
Rates cents ner line, sscn lsssss.
tlon. Six words to line.

FOR SALE OR TRADE-New z
room house with soft water bath,
electric lights and cemented cellar.
Call at 715 N. Main street. II
Evening journal., 1914-07-17
SPRINGS PARK DRAWS MANY.

From present indications. there will
be bands in attendance from n number
Of nearby cities at the big band carni-
val which is TO be held at Brandvwine
Springs Park August 20 and 2l, under
the auspices of the Musicians Union of
Wilmington. Included in the list, in all
probability will be some OF the leading
musical organizations Of this part OF
the country, which are always welcomed
TO Wilmington on important occasions,
as well as SOME that have not been
here before The carnival is TO take
place in the summer theatre for two
davs. and on the second day there is 70
be a concert by the massed bands. with
probably l50 musicians playing at the
same time. This will be one of the
most novel. ms well as one Of the most
interesting events of the kind over stag
ed in the vicinity of Wilmington, and IL
is attracting a great deal Of attention
here and in other cities in the cast The
committee which is making tho arrange
ments has opened negotiations with sew
eral well known bands, inviting them TO
participate.
Evening journal., 1914-07-17
CHAMRER OF COMMERCE..
From the Newark Post.

From the Newark Post.
The visit of the Chamber of Com
merce last Thursday was a happy
one. II really begins to look as if
Wilmington is going to pay due at
tention to her greatest possibilities-
the rural districts.
The visit here this year was marred
on account of the condition of our
streets. While we we're heartily glad
to see them, We must excuse ourselves
that our visitors had TO take just pot
luck"
What we want is a visit sometime
when we can talk over our mutual
interests. We are interested in Will
mington and all she is doing and all
she hopes to accomplish The If you
can't get It in Newark, buy IL IN Will
mington" has been a slogan Of the
Post since its first year Of publication.
Newark is more than a suburb Of
Whining gton-it is a State and PENN
sula town in a very material sense
of the word. Aside from its inter-
est as the best growing town on the
Peninsula, it is the home of more
State institutions than any other
town. The relations between this
town and Wilmington should be much
closer. Wilmington has certainly
shown a willingness to do a great
part. II is now for Newark to CO.
operate in every way possible.
Evening journal., 1914-07-17
STORE OPENS AT $50; CLOSES AT
S O'CLOCK; SATURDAYS go

Our &c Lawns are big values-Dress Goods
department. south Many other sheer effects at
about half.
90 dozen more Of the slxao bleached Sheets
at 69c. These need no introduction 22i pieces
more Of the special Longcloth 10 yards forf
Sl.OO. We also place on sale beautiful line of
Crepe effects in floral designs and plain white
at y 1-2c, 1sc and 2lc and the famous Pink
Stamps given on all purchases
Evening journal., 1914-07-17
SPIRIT OF THE
DELMARVIA PRESS
PRAISE FOR SMYRNA WOMEN.


From the Smyrna Times.
Now that the public has stood Loyalty
by the women of the Century Club and
helped them TO lift practically their
mortgage from their handsome club
house, let the women now turn and de.
vote at least some of the proceeds OF
future Country Fairs" 70 public good.
Our volunteer Hose Company needs bet
ter equipment and more comfortable
quarters While it is the duty of Town
Council to provide for them, these faith
ful servants of the public will appreci-
ate help. Some have suggested that the
club women might do public good in the
gift of a town clock that all may enjoy.
Others favor the women turning their
attention to a park, Lake Drive" and a
playground at Lake Como-somcthing
that viii contribute to town beauti-
full There are many ways the club
women can show their gratitude by do
ing something for public good and we
have no doubt these capable and enter
prising women will make an annual in
stitution OF the fair and Fourth, not
only to keep alive the spirit of patriot
ism but 20 foster and encourage home
enterprise and "town beautiful
All praise 70 our club women. Their
Country Fair" while an expensive
proposition, was stupendous success
and will net the Twentieth Century
Club OF Smyrna very close TO $500.
Aside from this, the enterprise brought
to Smyrna business houses hundreds OF
dollars and made the Fourth a mem
orable day for Smyrna. Let it become
an annual event. II is a splendid thing
for Smyrna.
Evening journal., 1914-07-17
FOR THE GAME AND
THE SONG BIRD.

From the Dover State News.
We are more than pleased TO hear
the many reports that there is likely
to be a big game crop and we are
also pleased to hear, though the re-
ports are somewhat meagre, that song
and insectiverous birds are on the
increase. We read with increasing
concern that our song and insectiver-
Gus birds are destroyed by the many
stray dogs and cats in the State. As
long as people will keep cats there
will be strays. Among men there Is
always here and there man who has
the wanderlust and prefers to be
vagabond. We don't like TO say
whether men are like cats or cats are
like men in this respect We have
given you the idea and you can say
it yourself.
About dogs. there should be no
stray dogs. The ownership of every
canine should be known We hardly
think the English sparrow is an
enemy of our song birds. We OBJ
serve them getting along pretty we'll
together. We have talked with people
of the British Isles about this matter
and these all agree in saying that
song and insectiverous birds abound
in England. Ireland and Scotland and
the English sparrow is much more
plentiful there than here. Personal
ly we believe that the destruction OF
the woodland and the doing away
with the sequestered nesting places OF
the birds has much to do with the
disappearance. In Great Britain, u
must be remembered that there are
large domains where there are game
keepers who watch and protect game
and other birds alike.
We believe in the protection OF
game and we also believe that the
song birds and those with beautiful
plumage and interesting habits
should be protected and encouraged
] There is a pleasure and profit in birds
besides the pursuit and location and
the killing Of them. There are peo-
pie who get an exquisite pleasure
from the fash of the plumage and
I the charm Of the music. All these
are important. Protect all alike.
Evening journal., 1914-07-17
vAuprv1L1E Ia sHEIIpor.

Excellent attend is marking
shellpot Park each afternoon and night.
The vaudeville bill this week is one of
the best which has ever been seen at
the park and the musical features are
particularly attractive.
The Henry & Young Military Band
is delighting large crowds each after
noon and evening with its free concerts
and the free moving pictures each even.
ing are also proving popular, Last night
was amateur night in the Family The
atre, and an excellent entertainment
was given.
Evening journal., 1914-07-17
NEEDLESS TO have
SUPERFLUOUS HAIR"
Says Mrs. OsgOOd

After years Of disappointing experiments.
Mrs. Osgood has found Wonder Remedy
that quickly and safely removes all signs OF
superhuous hair on face neck, arms. OF
elsewhere. without the slightest annoyance.
or risk Of iniuring the skin. No nerve
rackine needle or evil-smelling depilatorios.
Simply apply the prescription as directed,
and all unsightly, embarrassing hair quickly
disappears.
Mrs Osgood's onder is sold on a Money.
Back basis by the Scarborough Drug Com
pany. who reports many satisfied customers
An frst.class druggist and department stores
carry Il now. Get this famous prescription
today--at once-and rid yourself Of every
trace Of superduous hair without delay
Evening journal., 1914-07-17
Just A Moment
DAILY STRENGTH AND CHEER.
Compiled by John G. Quinius.
(The Sunshine Mani.

A single word is a little thing.
But soul may be dying before your
eyes
For the lack of the comfort a word may
bring,
With its welcome help and It's sweet
surprise.
Charles F Richardson.
Evening journal., 1914-07-17
FRECKLES
Now Is the Time to Get Rid of These
Ugly Spots.

There's no longer the slightest need Of
feeling ashamed of your freckles. as the
prescription othine-double strengths
guaranteed to remove these homely
spots.
Simply get an ounce of othine-double
strength--from any druggist and apply
a little OF it night and morning and
you should soon see that even the worst
Iieekies have begun to disappear, while
Ihe hgnter ones have vanished entirely.
IL is seldom that more than an ounce is
heeded TO completely clear the skin and
gam beautiful, clear complexion.
BE sure to ask for the double strength
othine as this is sold under guarantee of
money back If it fails to remove freckles.
Evening journal., 1914-07-17

Lo, ! am with you always, even unto
the end Of the world Matt. 2s:20.
Evening journal., 1914-07-17
10 EXTRA YELLOW STAMPS
with any Of these good things.

WIIH my VI tHVot EVUW IHIHtot
/ pkg. Whitman's NJ. Whip,
10c or 15c
1 can Dunlap's Pork and
Beans zee. ..,. ........l .lOc
1 can Dunlap's Table Syrup, 10c
can Hires Square Brand
Milk . ...........9c
l bot. Vanilla or Lemon Ex-
tract ...... ..... ....... lOc
bot. Lakeside Grape Juice, 10c
l pkg Champion Root Beer
Extract ..1Oc
Each Large Mackerel.
10c. 1Sc or 15c
Evening journal., 1914-07-17
GrTHS, CHOCOLATE
BUTTER CREAMS

Do IN NNEAWos
Special Candy for Friday and Satur-
day. Guths' Chocolate Butter Creams,
80 cents ID. As usual Barr's satur-
day Candy, 90 cents ID. Danforth's
Drug store 2nd & Market Sts.-Adv.
Evening journal., 1914-07-17
GUTHS' CHOCOLATE
HITTER CREAMS.

Special Candy for FRIDAY and Satur-
day. Guths' Chocolate Butter Creams,
SO cents ID. As usual Bars Satur-
dav Candy. 29 cents ID. Daniorth's
Drug store, 2nd E Market sts.-Ady'
Evening journal., 1914-07-17

II is reasonable 10 suppose that the
Eternal Father desires 10 have this
earth brought TO perfect cultivation, so
that every spot shall be caused TO
bloom like the garden of the Lord; OF
to be made like part of HIS holy
temple, as that human life shall be
enjoyed in its perfection, and the
physical universe be the minister of the
divine soul of man. In a moment, I'm
a twinkling of the eye He could make
IL such. But He does not. n may be
centuries. II may be cycles He leaves
man 10 advance steadily learning frsm
falls, and failures, and mistakes-each
generation improving on its predecessor,
until the earth shall be subdued 20 the
obedience of Christ There was no
Golden Age behind US, except i'm the
minds of the poets. There is a Golden
Age before us, and 10 that we must CON
tinually stretch forwards. +. Deems
Lo. ] am with YOU always, even unto
the end of the world.-Matt. 2S.20
We have a right to ask our Heavenly
/ Father for strength equal to the day,
but we nave no right 10 ask Him for
one extra ounce of strength beyond it,
Rev. r. l.. Cuyler, ID. d.
We can close out the sunshine from
our homes bv blocking up the windows.
/ The sun shines all the same. So we can
/ also refuse 10 admit the sweet life
giving sunshine of Christ's presence and
sympathy into our lives, but He shines
forth tho Nuht and iov of souls all
the same.-Rev. Henry w. Littel.
Evening journal., 1914-07-17
"The Rabbits Foot"
For Most women By GWEN SEARS
No Expense
Copyright, 1873 BY H. J.
READING
Attainahle Beauty
For Most Women At
No Expense
Copyright, 1913, BY H. ,. -sft

Did you ever observe Yourself in pier glass you reading
absorbing story? No of mind the
and not Yourself But suddenly might hnd
that face a network Of rowns wrinkles
a / s a
all all
{ a happy why enjoy and smile?
a
OF
in a the
ripping double chin
to
Injurious
the
smile will
improve physically well mentally.
Evening journal., 1914-07-17

First we offer Baseball Uniforms, to IA
years, from S1.OO 10 S1.5O lndien Squaw, out
fits, to 70 years, Sl.OO. Cowboy out
fits, to IA years, S1OO to $500. Cowgirl out.
fits, 6 to Il Years Sl.OO to Sl75. Wigwams
from $500 to $500. complete.
Don't overlook the special sale Of Wash Pants
for boys II years, at soc. Linen Crash Pants,
75c, and pure linen Suits at S1.OO the pair You
will also find big special in Oliver Twist Wash
Suits. The $500 ones at 1925. The $500 ones
at 81 80. and the I.5O ones at S1.00.
Evening journal., 1914-07-17

Most gladly, therefore will I rather
glory in my infrmities, that the power
of Christ may rest upon me.-2 Cor.
Xii. Q.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-01-24
Yankees VIII Haze AS Fine
a Home As Any In Country
Grounds at Kngsbridge VIII Be So Deep That Ball Can
not Be Batted Out of Park; Single Deck
Grandstand and Bleachers viii Seat
10000; Ready In 1915.

the home plate to the center reid
fence viii be more than 800 yards.
The New York club mas decided not
to build a dOubledecked grandstand-
The single story stand Of concrete and
steel however. will extend for soma
distance along the right and left field
foul lines, and with the bleachers,
which will be built beyond the extern
siOns OF the grandstand, the builders
plan for a seating capacity for 10000
people. On account OF the vast amount
of room available, the doublsdeczed
grandstand viii be very deep and
rOOmy-
In the early spring the work on the
foundations Of the grandstand VIII be
commenced and If the work is rushed
would not be surprising II the park
would be finished toward the end or
next season, although the Yankees
viii probably not try to play there IN
til 1915.
The New York National league club
has already consented to the Yankees
playing at the Polo grounds during the
coming season, but in granting the
permission to the other club, president
Hampstead made IT plain that II would
be the last season that the Yankees
could use the park.
At the last meeting Of the National
league here the club owners decided
against the practice OF National and
American league clubs playing at the
same park except in cases Of absolute
necessity, as is the situation here in
New York. There is a like situation
in Boston where president Gaffney
has received permission from the Red
SoX to use FenWay park until his new
grandstand is built at the Huntington
avenue grounds