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The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-10-20
RAT IF:
Hearings Open In The City
Of Boston

Washington, ID. c., Oct. 17-Rehear-
ing Of the application by the railroads
for FIVE per cent. horizontal increase
in freight rates will begin on Monday
before the Interstate Commerce Com
mission, and the railroad presidents
and shippers are lined up for bitter
battle.
While 1t is impossible to forecast
what action will be taken by the Com
mission, the railroad heads are hope
iul of success, in view of the stand
taken by President Wilson when the
true statement of facts" were pre-
sented to him by the delegation rep.
iesenting the carriers.
The order for the rehearing pro-
vides that the railroad officials will be
limited to the presentation of facts
disclosed and occurrences originating
subsequently to the date upon which
the records previously made were
closed.
II Is the contention of the railroads
that revenue conditions have become
so acute as result of the European
war that additional revenue from
freight traffic is imperative. Although
the feeling of the members of the In
terstate Commerce Commission Is
said to be that the demand of the rail.
roads for general increase in freight
rates is not justified. there is n strong
sentiment in Washington In favor of
the railroads.
Financial authorities. not only in
America, but In Europe, have declared
for many months. long before the war
broke in Europe. that the revival of
business enterprise in America de-
pended on the granting of the rail-
roads demands.
In the hearings which will begin
next Monday, the shippers will have
equal opportunity to present their pro-
tests, and 1t Is expected that they will
present large volume of evidence
against the propriety and justice OF
increasing freight rates at the present
time.
The principal opposition so far has
come from the cattle men of the south
and west.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-10-20
WON'T REDUCE AMOUNT
OF YOUR INCOME TAX
Depreciation In Stocks and Bonds
Owners Loss.

Washington, Oct. 1.-THE income
tax bureau has an unpleasant sur
prise for good many folks who have
been consoling themselves with tho
idea that loss sustained through the
recent depreciation in stocks and
bonds will at least reduce the amount
OF their income tax. Not so. Tho
man who was squeezed in the recent
stock market slump and who has been
obliged to accept his loss will not be
able to deduct this loss in estimating
his total taxable income for the year.
This news will come as q decided
shock tG good many people, because
such reductions we're made in the In
come tax returns filed last year.
Since then, however, the treasury de-
partment has construed the law more
narrowly and no such deductions will
be made under the regulations as
they now stand.
Leading bankers In Washington
had no idea that losses actually sus-
tanned through depreciation OF secur.
ity could not be deducted in comput-
Ing taxable incomes.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-10-20
VAR MAY Be DECIDED
BY THE AIR SHIPS

naval shell, to penetrate the armored
deck before exploding breadnoughts
magazine. Or, an airship may drop a
220-pound high explosive bomb down
the red glow of funnel.
A dreadnought may be a small tar
get to hit from an altitude of 5000
feet where Zeppelin hovers at night,
but the airship is an equally small tar
get for the dreadnought. The airship
has all the advantage in this sort of
conflict. It Is moving almost twice as
fast as the ship on the water, and to
the gunner In the air, ship is prac-
tically stationary. Vertical fire on the
decks of the warships is the form Of
attack most dreaded; it's decks are the
most vulnerable part of the ten-million-
dollar craft.
The attack fro mthe air will be a
surprise. Two airships may attack to-
gether, one using the searchlight to ex-
pose the target below, while the other
will remain dark, and fire on the help.
less dreadnought 'rhe deadly torpe-
do will come from a least suspected
quarter.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-10-20
THE YOUNG MAN, AesoloM

Samuel A. Hosklns, president OF the
state civil service commission, Is II
trustee of the Ohio Northern universi-
" ut Ada and as such voted for IL
years to employ Congressman Frank
B, Willis. the Republican goyernorship
nominee, as a member of the faculty.
Charles Bryson, member of the same
commission. Is a graduate of the Ada
institution and was pupil of Professor
Willis, To serve his partisan purposes
Mr., Willis now accuses his benefactor
and his pupil OF official corruption, In
response Mr.. Hoskins charitably says;
THE young man has lost his head"
There is such thing as decency
among men and Mr.. wills should be
sternly reminded of lts necessity,
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-10-20
THE HOME RULE AMENDMENT

Six years ago, in the local option
election In Knox county, the Banner
took a stand in favor of the dry side Of
the proposition, and advanced several
arguments, why, in its opinion, the ga
looms should be voted out of Knox
county. These arguments have been
vindicated by the conditions that have
since obtained In the county. The ex-
pertinent, IL It could be called an ex.
pertinent, has been satisfactory, and
we believe It would be a decided disad-
vantage to return to the old order of
things. SO satisfactory has been the
condition that has existed in Knox
county during the past six years, since
the county has been dry, that no ef-
fort worth the name OF effort has been
made TO hold another election under
the county option law. as 1t is a gen
orally recognized fact that the sentl.
ment OF the county is overwhelmingly
county. As it is impossible to re-es.
tablish saloons In the county under
the existing law, II is now proposed to
edge them In under tue so-called Home
ksle amendment which is submitted to
the people at the coming election In
November. Many objections can be
made to the Home Rule amendment
not the least OF which is that II does
away with the county as the unit
There is II wide diversity of opinion
among lawyers as to the effect of the
proposed amendment on existing regu-
Iat0ry laws, and the fact that there Is
such n difference of opinion among the
lawyers shows that the amendment is
too loosely drawn or may contain
''sieepers." Conditions in Knox coun.
ty during the past six years have been
30 satisfactory az compared with what
they were prior to that time when sa-
looms existed, that the Banner believes
that the Home Rule amendment should
be defeated.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-10-20
HARpiNo's HARD CALL

From the stump Warren q. Harding
in demanding that Governor James NJ.
Cox shall apologize to Frank B Willis
for accusing him OF voting for the ob.
noxious Cincinnati ripper bill. He ex-
plains that Mr.. Wills first secured a
change In the measure which permit
ted the people OF Cincinnati to vote for
the members of the board OF public ser.
vice and then, and not until then did
he vote for the measure. Granted!
Hut the record shows that the same
Warren G. Harding as member of the
senate. voted for the original measure
with all Of its vicious clauses un-
changed. And the bill, which George
Is. Cox fathered. ripped out of office
municipal officers whose sole and on.
Iy offense was that they were Demo
Gratis. Mr.. wills did not defend this
piece OF brigandage. lie straddled his
conscience,
After robbing the hapless officials OF
their places, he pharisaically asked that
their seats be filled by election. Mr.
Harding, like a true political pirate
was not mealy-mouthed. All he know
and cared TO know was that George
B. Cox, 70 whom he paid Difference
and devotion" wanted the officials
flung out OF their places. lie took his
,crders from that Captain Kidd with
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-10-20
HOW DO men STAND
THE STRAIN Of BATTLE?

hours have no more effect on him than
the petty perils OF ordinary life. He
can even see not little to admire in
the ebb and flow of battle, and all his
standards of what men should and
should not do have, for the time being,
at least, been changed.
This is not evidence of an acquired
calousness, OF even of wars brutaliz-
ing influence; 1t is simply an illustra-
tion of the fact known to every psy-
chologist, that to any stimulus continu-
ously or frequently applied human
nerves soon cease to react, or react
only weakly. Every doctor develops,
and to be of any use must develop, a
like modification of sympathy as re-
CARDS the sufferings of his patients,
and the nurse who faints at her first
operation soon views them with COM
posure superficially much like indif-
ference. The Russian soldier shrewd-
ly notes, too, that he now views as
commonplace deeds that formerly
would have stirred him deeply as no.
BILE or heroic, He has come to expect
such things from everybody, instead
of seeing them as exceptional and ex-
citing.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-10-20

Mr.. Albert Helms of the Columbus
road is spending the weekend in New
aux
Gambler high school football team
kept up its winning streak by defeat
ing Danville high at Danville Friday
afternoon by n score of to D.
Mrs. David Melick returns Sunday
TO her home in New York City. Mrs.
Melick has been visiting relatives in
this community.
Miss Mary Gaines returned Thurs
day from an extended visit with her
sister. Mrs. James Bowman OF Mar
tinsburg.
Mrs. Sturtz of Belmont avenue was
taken TO the Mt Vernon hospital this
morning, where she win receive treat
ment.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-10-20
DEMOCRATIC TICKET

G0vernor--James NJ. Cox.
Lieutenant Governor--W. A. Green.
jund.
Secretary Of State--J. III. Secrest.
Treasurer of State-John p. Bren-
Ran.
Attorney General-Joseph McGhee.
United States Senator-Timothy s.
Hogan.
Chief Justice Of the Supreme Court
Hugh L. Nichols.
Judges of Supreme Court. Fos.
ter wilkin and Phil NJ. Grow.
Judge of the Court of Appeals
Lewis B. Houck.
Representative to Congress WIN
A Ashbrook.
State Senator--Willis Horn.
Common Pleas Judge-B. B. Feren
bengh.
Representative-N. II. Hunter.
Clerk Of Court-Guy Taylor.
Shcriff-John M. Woolison.
Auditor--Walter M. Riley.
Commissioners j. G. Earleywine
Riley Levering, George M. Sheffer.
Treasurer M. Bell.
Recorder--Edgar G. Rush.
Snrveyor-Roger 8. Hyatt.
Prosecuting Attorney Charles l.
Besm0nt.
OorOner-V. u. Fisher.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-10-20
lLeslie's Weekly

The fate of Europe may be decided
by German Zeppelins striking the Brit
ish dreadno,ight armada in the North
Sea. Germany is supremely confident
that her new arm will sweep the ocean
of Britain's mighty squadrons, and that
these forces of the air will be hurled
against those on the water, there is no
doubt in the minds of experts When
the attack is made 1t may settle for
all time the effectiveness of sea pow
ef.
Is Germany ready to strike this de-
cisive blow? The answer is that the
German Admiralty's specifications for
real aerial battleship, capable of not
only attacking but of defending ITSELF
have been fulfilled to the letter. Count
Zeppelin, as the whole technical world
knows, has created a veritable floating
fortress with quick-fire guns mounted
on its top, sides bow and stern, from
which vantage points 1t can shower all
space with shrapnel or streams of 500
bullets minute. Fourteen tons of
high explosives are carried. II Is
handled by five engines, totaling 1000
horse power, which can drive the huge
vessel for 20 hours at speed Of 60
miles an hour.
The German navy, vastly outnum-
bered, will not attack British ports un-
til England's fleet has been reduced,
but with the superior vision of the
Zeppelins, nothing prevents the Ger
man fleet, aiming to engage only part
of the enemy, to strike in detail any
separate division, with definite knowl-
edge of the entire disposition of the
British squadrons. Whiting down the
superiority of numbers is the game
that Germany is playing. Meanwhile,
nothing can prevent Zeppelin fleet
from passing over the North Sea at
night, to any point in England, and
striking at dawn.
All points in England are within
easy reach of the modern airship. A
Zeppelin's great endurance and capaci-
ty make II the only agent that can
gain place not attainable, in time of
war, except through the air. It how
ers any length of time over given To-
cality, using long range radioteleg-
raphy, both for sending and receiving,
thus remaining in constant commune
cation with its feet and its land base,
1t saves fuel by easily selecting a
suitable elevation and drifting with
favorable winds when those over the
surface of the water are contrary. 1t
conducts night observations perfectly,
using powerful searchlights, and all
this gives it fed of usefulness not
possible to the aeroplane.
Bomb dropped from aloft do not pen
citrate like shells. before exploding,
! These would burst on IA battleships ar
mored decks aud turrets, with only sur
face damage Germany relies on a
vastly more deadly weapon--a pneu-
matte torpedo tube, firing steel-cap'
ped, chisel-edged torpedo which leaves
the muzzle with a velocity OF $50 feet
second, and strikes with the force OF
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-10-20
Ohio Corn Roxs, Trio.

Columbus, Oct. II, About 5000
preliminary judging blanks from Ohio
boys who participated In the corn
growing contest this year have been
received by the state agricul.
tural commission. Announcement was
made that definite preparations for
the trip to Washington and New York
Nov. 30 to Dec s, which is to be the
prize for the contest, and naming the
winners, win not occur for several
weeks.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-10-20

The people of Ohio will not forget
mems compensation law compulsory.
The hundreds of manned and the WI
dows and the orphans rise ell masse
TO rebuke Willis, who is supported by
the liability companies and the lobby
lists for the Standard oil company.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-10-20

While the band was playing "The
Campbels Are Coming" in honor of
James e. Campbell at Dayton, and
when the parade formed to meet Bry-
an, thousands of badges were flashed
bearing the words &C o spells
Woodrow Wilson" The state and ma
tional administrations will be enthus-
istically endorsed in November.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-10-20
CITIZEN VERSUS CANDIDATE

As citizen Frank d. Willis is tell
Ing the people of the rural sections
that he Is against the demolition of
the state highway department. AS a
candidate Frank II. Willis Is standing
by his platform which explicitly de
mands the destruction OF that useful
branch OF the government. Citizen
Willis is for prohibition, but Candi
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-10-20

out question and obeyed them unhesi-
tatingly.
If there is any apology to be made
Harding should make 1t to Willis first
and then to the people of Ohio. Gov
ernor Cox, as the record shows. is
telling the absolute truth.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-10-20

Mrs. Matte Gerspacher of Cleye
land and Mrs. Bertha Fultz of Canton
are the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. r. M
Davis, East Burgess street.
Mrs. John Baltzell went to Column
bus this morning, where she will joip
Mrs. Alzina Ramsay, who has been
visiting there, and return to this city
with her.
Mrs R. b. Bishop Of Centerburg en-
tertained twenty members of the Poin.
setta Embroidery Club at her home
Friday afternoon.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-10-20

date Willis is for his party's wet plat
form. The voters will probably turn
down Candidate Willis and send their
rearets to Citizen Willis.
rhat Governor Cox will carry Cincin-
natl in excess of $4,000 is shown by
the straw vote of the Cincinnati En-
1uiyer to date. Two years ago he re.
'eived 1000.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-10-20

Miss Harriet Wolverton is spend
ing the weekend in Columbus, the
guest OF her sister, Miss Carlotta, and
Miss Helen Michael,
Mr.. and Mrs. James ID. Parker re-
turned to their home on Braddock
street Saturday, after visit in Wash
ington, d. c.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-10-20

Official figures show that the over
head expense in the state highway de-
partment is less than seven per cent.
Willis knowing this says it is thirty
AS citizen Willis is honest, but as
candidate go away back Ananias.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-10-20

sixteen Republicans registered at
Akron on the second registration day
in one precinct saying that they did
SO only that they might help swell
the majority of James NJ Cox.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1914-03-17
Notice of Foreclosure.

WHEREAS j. Almon Penley and Grace f.
Plummer. both Of Paris, by their mortgage deed
dated the 18th day OF March, A. u. 1917. and
Boot 81, Page Ss7, conveyed TO me. the under,
signed, certain parcel OF real estate situated In
Paris, South Village. In the County Of Oxford.
and bounded as DEMONSTRATING on thu
set In the ground at the northeasterly corner Of
land formerly owned by Annie b. Wilson thence
southeasterlv along line Of the said Wilson land
In straight line five rods to stake and stones
thence northeasterly in line parallel with sail
Pleasant Street four rods to stake and stones
thence in line parallel with the first mentioned
bound FIVE rods TO said Pleasant Street; thence
s0uthwesterly on said Street to the point of
beginning; containing twenty square rods And
Penley and Frank II. Plummer by Lucretia A.
Curtis and others August IL. 1908. Said deed IL
recorded with Oxford Registry Of Deeds, In
hereof. Also another lot or parcel Of land stu.
ated In said Paris. In South Village, bounded as
follows:-Commencing at the northeast corner
Of the Grand Trunk Hotel Lot, eo-called. being
land formerly owned by Annie B. Wilson;
thence northeasterly IN straight line which
shall be continuation OF the southeasterly side
line Of said Hotel lot to point which shall be
the intersection Of this line produced with the
northeasterly side line Of lot Of land bought by
Of James r. Bolster produced; thence north.
westerly by said northeasterly eide line Of land
bought of said Bolster produced to the north:
easterly corner of said land bought of said
Rolster; thence southwesterly by said lot bought
Of said Bolster TO land said Penley d Plummer
and soulhwesterly by land bought Of said Curtis
to said Hotel lot thence by said Hotel lot easter.
ly to the point begun at, intending 10 convey all
the land lying westerly and southerly Of the
6rst two lines, described. which belonged to
samuel r. Briggs at the time Of his decease.
Being the same lot or parcel of land decided to
said PenIey and Plummer by Louise J. Briggs,
eXecutrix, June 9Th. 1919. recorded with Oxford
Registry Of Deeds, IN Book Sl4, on Page 800, and
condition Of said mortgage has been broken. now
therefore, by reason OF the breach Of the condi.
ton thereof claim foreclosure Of said mort
gage.
Dated March 9Th, 1914.
EDWARD W. PENLEY.
By James 8. Wright, his attorney. lois
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1914-03-17
Our Home Women
Have Beautiful Hair

Next time you 90 to the theater or to
the "movies" just notice, IL you please,
how many Of our homo ladies have beau
Iiful hair-glossy, lus'rous, and we'll
dressed. Then II you will pick out five
or ten Of those whose hair seems to be
particularly pretty and ask them what
they use on 1t, We feel sure that at least
more than half of them will say "Har.
mony Hair Beautifler." 1t is fast be.
coming the rage with both men and
women who are particular about the
appearance Of their hair.
Sprinkle little Harmony Hair Beauti'
fer on your hair each time before brush
ing 1t. Contains no oil; will not change
color of hair nor darken gray hair.
To keep hair and scalp dandruf-free
and clean, use Harmony Shampoo. This
pure liquid shampoo gives an instantane'
nus rich lather that Immediately pene.
trates IN every part Of hair and scalp, In
suring quick thorough cleansing. Wash
I'd of just as quickly, the entire operation
takes but q few moments. Contains
nothing that can harm the hair, leaves
no hardness or stickiness-just sweet
cleanliness.
Both preparations come in odd shaped
very ornamental bottles. with sprinkler
tops. Harmony hair Beauiitier, 81 90.
Harmony shampoo, SOC. Both guaran'
teed to satisfy you in every way, or your
money back. Sold only at the more
than 1000 Rsxsll Stores, and In this
town only by us.-Chas. n. Howard Co.,
South Paris, Maine.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1914-03-17
We have Faith In
This Stomach Remedy

A woman customer said to US the
other day, "Say, you ought to tell every
one in town about Rexall Dyspepsia Tab
let's. would myself If could" That
set US TO thinking. So many people have
used them and have so Enthusiastically
sounded their praises both to us and
their friends, that We had an idea you
all knew about them. But In the chance
that some OF you who suffer from indi.
yestiou, heartburn, dyspepsia, or some
other stomach complaint, don't know
about them--we are writing this.
They contain Bismuth and Pepsin, two
of the greatest digestive aids known to
medical science. They soothe and com.
fort the stomach, promote the secretion
of gastric juice, help to quickly digest
the food and convert 1t into rich, red
blood, and improve the action OF the
bowels. We believe them to DO the best
remedy made for indigestion and dys-
pepsia. We certainly wouldn't offer
them to you entirely at our risk unless
we felt sure they would do you . lot Of
good. II Rexall Dyspepsia Tablets do
not relieve your indigestion, check tho
heartburn, and make It possible for you
to eat what you like whenever you Ike
come back and get your money.
Sold only ut the more than 7,00
Rexall Stores, and In this town only Of
our store. Three sizes, 25c, 600 and
$1.OO.-Chas. q. Howard Co., South
Paris, Maine.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1914-03-17
Watch thu Clock.

II the passion for efficiency accom-
plishes nothing more 1t wtll-indeed. II
has already-upset one Of the most ga.
cred tenets that altruisic employers
ever put into the constitution and by.
laws for the observance Of employees.
That tenet Is, Don't watch the clock.
It was hoped. Of course. that II EN-
ployees could be made TO forget the
clock they might also forget to 90
home at the expiration Of the time to,
which they were paid.
Efficiency now makes the revolution
airy demand that you should never take
your eyes from the clock To be q
topnotcher In efficiency you must 60
even further. You must get a stop
watch with split second hands and
make sure that each minutest divi'
sion Of time has assigned to 1t a pre-
else and particular action. being OF
state Watch the clock. my boy
watch the clock If you want to make
q success in this world.-Ellis o. Jones
In LppincOtt's.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1914-03-17
u Did.
In HRnhamian DaYs In Fleet Streef.

In bohemian Days In Fleet Street
he following story Of Charlie WI
liams. the war correspondent, appears;
r "CharlIe Williams could have given
Baron Munchausen stone and beat
Ing. He spoke with rasping North
Of Ireland accent. and his campaign
anecdotes gained greatly by the stolid'
matter Of fact manner in which they
were narrated. l recall now one Of his
campaign "reminiscences. It Ii quaint
experience Of a correspondent under
dre
81 had got under cover Of big
bowlder and had tethered my horse
beside me. was just munchin' q
beskit, when q shell burst on the rock
an shot the nosebag right OF my
charger. He had showed his ould head
out Of cover
".And your asked Pearse.
"T just went on munchin' my beskit
But suggested Dunning. II the
shell took away the nosebag 1t ought
to have aarried away the beasts head
az we'll
at did, replied Williams, with the
utmost sang froid."