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The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-02-23
Two Windows In Building
Were Blown 0ut
The Fire Department Called
To The Scene

John G. Harrison had miraculous
escape from death shortly before 8
o'clock Thursday evening, when a
violent gas explosion occurred In his
home in the second story of the Hen.
derson building on South Main street.
AS it was, he was thrown Off a chair
..on which he was standing at the time,
alighting on his back, while his hair
and eyebrows were singed slightly by
the burning flames. The force of the
explosion was such as to shatter the
two front windows, blow out the back
/. adm side doors and knock down Harry
Porter, who was ascending the hall
stairs on the outside.
There had been leaky gas pipe In
the room, into which Mr. Harrison
was just moving his family, and Mr..
Harrison, who is In the employ OF
Truman Davidson, was endeavoring to
fix it, Having a severe cold, he did
not notice the heavy odor of escaping
gas and was standing on a chair, near
The spot of leakage, when the explos-
ion came. This latter was caused by
2 the opening of door into another
room, where light was burning.
The explosion came with a loud re-
port and there was slight sizzling
= sound afterwards. TO Mr.. Harrison,
the room seemd full of flames and a
! call for the fire department was sent
in. Before II could arrive some lace
curtains, which we're the only objects
guished.
Two front windows of the room,
Cooking out on Main street, we're shat
tered by the force OF the exploding
gases. In its effort to find some out
let, this gas had also travelled into the
back room and practically demolished
the door, while the side entrance was
also blown down.
Harry Porter was badly frightened
lie was walking up the stairs and had
passed the entrance to the Harrison
rooms, Wnen ne SuuueHiy ieit tnc
force Of the explosion and keeled ov'
~sr. His eyebrows were also slightly
singed by flames. Other occupants OF
the building. mostly foreign. We're
completely unnerved by the explosion
One woman, In particular, with a
small baby in her arms, was badly
scared, while all were iabbering away
seScitedly In their native tongues
Despite his exciting experience. Mr.
Harrison was the calmest person in
the crowd and told an interesting
story OF how everything had happen
ed. He considered himself extremel,
fortunate In escaping as he did from
what might have been fatal injuries
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-02-23
KNOX
Is Wet County License Com.
mission Decides
And Local Board viii Be
Appointed
List Of Places Where Saloons
Can Operate

Knox county Is wet and is entitled
to liquor license commissioners.
Such was the announcement made
by the state license commission on
Thursday. A list was given out by
the commission of counties that had
not been included in the original list
in which the board had decided to ap-
point local commissioners. Knox
county is included in the list of coun.
ties.
Some weeks ago County Auditor
Riley sent out letters to the clerks
iE all townships and villages in Knox
county to find out where local option
elections have been held This was
done under an order from the state
license commission.
According to the replies received
by Auditor Riley no vote was ever
taken in the following townships and
villages: Morris, Jackson, Harrison,
Miller, Brown, Berlin, College, Mil
ford, Pike, Liberty, Clay and Martins
burg. There may be other places in
tile county as the county auditor did
not receive reply to all his letters.
Consequently the above places are
entitled to saloons aud for this rea-
son it was necessary to appoint the
liquor license board.
1t is quite likely that a number of
elections under the Beal law will be
held in Knox county sometime in the
near future.
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Messrs. John D.. Ewing, Sr., and
son, John ID. Ewing, Jr., went to
Holmesville, o., this morning to at
tend the funeral of the late Benona
Ewing, who expired at the age of SO,
of pneumonia.
Mr.. John Ready of New York City
arrives in Mt. Vernon Sunday and
will spend several days here, the guest
OF Mr.. and Mrs. Karl X. Ricketts,,
East High street.
Miss Charlotte Damn of Minneapolis,
Mimi, who has been the guest of her
sister, Mrs. John w. Rudin, East High
street, went to Columbus this morning,
where she will make an extended visit
with relatives and friends before re-
turning to her home.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-02-23
FRANK JAMES DEAD
Brother Of Notorious Outlaw Passes
Suddenly Away.

Excelsior Springs, Mo-, Feb. ia
Frank James, brother of Jesse James,
famous outlaw, died on the farm on
which he was born seyenty-four years
ago. James had been il. for some
time and reports that he was noar
two months. While old age was large
ly responsible for his death, the di-
rect cause was a stroke Of apoplexy.
Only few relatives and intiMates
were at the bedside when he died.
While no plans for the funeral have
Teen made, It Is understood that the
famous outlaw will he buried beside
his father and mother and his brother
Jesse. near Kearney, Mo.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-02-23

Mrs. William Stanley returned to
Pleasantville, o., this morning, after
a visit in the city with her daugh-
ter, Mrs. Leon POitoux.
Misses Enid Anderson of Alexan-
dria and Mary Sprawn of Hebron
have returned, after IA visit with Miss
lone Hess of Centerburg
Miss Corinne Mackey of Millers-
burg arrived in the city this morning
and is the guest of Miss Leona Gun
ningham.
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TO PRESERVE WASHiNGTON'S
BOYHOoD CHURCH

Washington, d. C.,Feb. 20-The es-
of national fund to pre-
serve old Pohick church, in which
George Washington worshipped as a
boy and young man, will be taken up
tomorrow in churches in many parts
OF the country, and contributions will
be asked for. The little old church is
in the Episcopal diocese of Richmond.
The building became almost ruin
during the revolution and the first
president practically rebuilt it,
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Mr. George Riley of Ashley spent
last Saturday with Mr.. w. II. Wagner.
Mrs. M. Simpson OF Buckeye City
and Mrs. Charles Grubb of Centerburg
are visiting Mr.. and Mrs. George Bur-
ris.
Mr. and Mrs. j. J. Smith visited Mr..
and Mrs. Charles Smith Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Smith of near
Danville visited w. II. Wagner and
family Tuesday.
Mr.. A. N. McGugin has been quite
sick, but is little better.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. II. Wagner visited
Mr.. and Mrs. William Miller of Mill
wood Wednesday.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-02-23
LAST DYNAMlTER CAUGHT

Seattle, Wash, Feb, 10 David Cap
Ian, last of the men wanted at Los
Angeles, Cal, in connection with the
dynamiting of the Los Angeles Times
building in the fall of 1910, was ar.
rested last night on his chicken ranch
two miles inland from Rolling bay,
Bainsbridge Island, ~ miles from
Seattle.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-02-23
fractured
Was Mans Leg When Log
Rolled On II

Jelloway, Feb. ~ William Con-
snan. residing three miles north of
this village. sustained a fracture of
his left leg Thursday afternoon short.
ly after three o'clock. Mr.. Conman
was logging" and one OF the logs
gell on his legs. Or. Reed of Jelloway
reduced the fracture.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-02-23
Frederick M. Arlington

Frederick Martin, the infant son of
Mr.. and Mrs. r. Arlington of Liberty
township, died Friday evening at 10
o'clock, after a three days illness of
pneumonia. The deceased was one
month and twenty-eight days of age.
The funeral Sunday afternoon, Rev.
Fl. II. Miller officiating.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-02-23

Miss Margaret Beam Went to Gran
vile this morning, to spend the week.
end with Miss Harriet Swetland who
Is student at Denison university.
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DEATHS :
Frank Sharp
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FTdHK oHdTp
Frank Sharp died at the county in
Urinary in Bangs Friday evening at
o'clock, after a several years i'll
ness of tuberculosis. The deceased
was 56 years of age and is survived
by his wife, also an inmate of the
infirmary, a son and daughter Mrs.
Samuel Hobbs of this city is sister
OF the deceased.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-02-23

Mrs. George Camp of Bradford. Pa,
hs the guest OF Mr.. and Mrs. william
VI. Barnett. North Division street.
Mrs. Camp is widow OF the late
sJeorge Camp. founder of the Camp
hGlass Co.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-02-23
ICE CREAM KILLS SOLDIERS
Vendors Forced to Eat Their Own
Wares and Thirty-five Die.

Mexico City. Feb. l9,-The death OF
several Constitutionalist soldiers,
caused by eating poisoned ice cream.
led to the arrest OF eighty-four ice
cream venders in the city and all were
made to eat their own wares, with
the result that thirty-fivs Of them
have since died,
The saddest thing under the sky is a
soul incapable OF sadness. Countess de
Gas,arin
Evening journal., 1915-10-27
FOREIGN TRADE COUNCIL ASKS
SUSPENSION OF SEAMAN'S ACT

mittee composed of James A. Farrell,
president OF the United States steel
Corporation: P. A. S franklin, vice
president Of the International Mercan-
tile Marine, and Ca-tain Robert Dollar,
the San Francisco steamship man, and
was adopted at a recent meeting OF the
council. which is composed of men IN
terested i'm foreign trade. II attributes
the decline of United States shipping
to early European advantages in iron
steamship construction, heavy civil war
taxation. the American wage scale and
the investment of capital in internal de-
velopment.
Forced 70 Buy Abroad.
"The American industry engaged in
export commerce did invest in ocean
shipping. but was obliged because Of
these handicaps to purchase vessels
abroad and operate them under for
eign flags" says the report. "The to-
tai foreign shipping thus owned by
American interests prior TO the war
we find to have been between 500. 900
and 100000 gross tons. Under foreign
flags it was not subject TO the handi-
caps referred to and under American
management efficiently served its
purpose in world commerce and ma
terially contributed to extension oi
American foreign trade American
capital has been freely invested in the
coastwise, lake and river trade. where
Continued on Page Six.
Evening journal., 1915-10-27
down AND OUT" /"
BLANES OVERWORK
City Judge, However, Takes
Different View of Ida'S
Case and Fines Her
COURT HEARS OF
FAMILY SUFFERING

q do not remember anything ex-
cept that l FELL" said Ida Cross, in
City Court today when arraigned on
a charge of drunkenness.
"She was paralyzed. and had to be
carried into the wagon" said officer
Charles J. Kane. The woman was ar
rested at Maryland avenue and Oak
street last night.
Il was down and out all night, but
it was due to exhaustion from hard
work" said Ida.
you have been here before, Ida, and
your fine will be 81 and COSTS" said
Judge Churchman
Frank Lewis was dismissed on a
charge of drunkenness. because Spe-
cial officer Neff who is employed by
the Pennsylvania railroad, failed IA
appear in City Court. Neff had ar
Continued on Page Nine.
Evening journal., 1915-10-27
english PREMIER
Will ANSWER ALh
. Peace QUESTIONS
Member of Parliament
Wants TO Know if Nego-
tiationS Are Under Way
.ASOUITH Expected
TO MAKE EARLY ANSWER
BY Tho United Press.

BY The United Press.
LONDON. oct. 27-The question
whether peace suggestions have been
made from any quarter will be asked
Of Premier AsQuith by AMMAN Bryce,
Liberal member of Parliament from
Inverness. Bryce announced In the
House Of Commons today.
Having formally notified the House
OF his intention 10 interrogate the
Premier. a was expected he would
put his question at the earliest oppor-
tunity.
He seeks 10 know. whether.
Any official peace negotiations are
proceeding;
Any representative OF any neutral
power Is making Inquiries with a
view TO restoring peace and whether
The Premier still adheres to his
Guildhall declaration that England
will not cease fighting until German
milltarism has been crushed. Bel
gium has been freed and small coun-
tries safety rs guaranteed.
II WIS believed the Premier would
give a specific answer to Bryce's
queries, as Il Is understood the cahi.
net members agreed the point Is one
on which the country should be def.
i nitely informed.
Evening journal., 1915-10-27
DR.. DAWSON named
SYNOD MODERATOR
Virginia Clergyman is Hon.
ored by Churchmen at
Washington Meeting
PRESIDENT WILL
RECEIVE DELEGATES

WASHINGTON, d. G., Oct. 27.-Ihe
Rev. Robert A. Dawson, Of Falls
Church Va. was elected moderator for
the coming year of the synod Of Balti-
more at its opening session last night at
the lexington Presbyterian Church.
North Capitol street and Florida ave-
nue. Sixty three pastors and S2 lay
delegates from the three presbyteries OF
Delaware. Maryland and the district an
swered roll call. Twenty three minis
ters and l5 laymen represented Wash
mgton. The annual session will last
through tomorrow.
The principal event of the opening
session last night was the sermon OF
the retiring moderator, the Rev. S.
Beattie Wyhe, Of New Castle. Del He
spoke Of the correlation of the Old and
New testaments of the Bible. He char
aoterized the Old Testament as promul-
eating the law and the New Testament
as containing the spirit Of the law.
without the correlation of the two
there Is no effective Interpretation Of
1.-The Word of Cod" he said
Another matter of interest 10 the
synod was tie report Of the committes
on arrangements. OF which the Rev
J Henry Z. Brundage, pastor of Eckingtor
| Church, is chairman. He outlined the
lprogram of the three-day convention
here
One of the interesting functions, he
said, will be the reception TO the dele
gates tomorrow at p. m. by Presi
dent Wilson. Prior to the reception
the delegates will take a tour of thu
=. city in automobiles, leaving the churcl
] at Ills p. m.
One permanent and two temporar
clerks were selected last night, Z
a hold Office for a year They wer
r permanent clerk, the Rev. j. r. Mill
; gan. of St Georges. Del, and tenn
r porary clerks. the Rev. G. NJ. Gun
e mings. of this city, and the Rev. ,
: Macintosh Eckard, of Smyrna, Del.
= Today's session began at 9 o'cloc
U at lexington Church. It was opene
2 with prayer, followed by appointmer
8 Of committees and reports from III
% three preshyteries Of New Castl
Del. Baltimore and this city. Az
i dresses were made by the Rev. JOSEF
w. Cochran. the Rev John Fox an
y the Rev. Judson Swift Devotion
A. services at 11.30 o'clock we're COZ
= ducod by the Rev u. Franklin Smile
p OF Wilmington. Del. Committee r
20 ports will take up most of this afte
\. moons session.
Evening journal., 1915-10-27
CITY CLUB ENJOYS
VAUDEVILLE SHOW
Several Acts on Splendid
Program That Delights
Members and Friends
DANCING FOLLOWED
IN BIG AUDITORIUM

Despite the fact that rain fell dur
ing the entire evening and may have
kept some away, the most successful
entertainment yet given by the City
Club was held last night. It was the
first of the seasons club entertain
ment. The auditorium was crowded
with the members, their wives and
women friends.
A feature of the evening was a
vaudeville entertainment with a bill
of acts direct from the big theatres
on the Keith circuit and was the best
vaudeville ever offered at a club in
Wilmington and one which would be
credit to any theatre. The affair
was in charge of the entertainment
committee headed by George H. Kerr
and the committee was generally con
graduated. The bill was:
Savoy & Company. an entertaining
novelty: Harry Gilbert, the merry
fun maker; Glengary Troupe, Scotch
/ lads and lassies; Lady Sen Mel, the
Chinese Nightingale; The Laverns
comedy entertainers; Four Musical
Rozars. musical and singing novelty
act; Those Entertaining Rascals,
singing surprise.
Following the vaudeville entertain
ment there was dancing, music beinl
furnished by an excellent orchestra
The entire club headquarters wer'
open to the women guests. An ex
cellent menu was served in the win
ter garden on the roof and every on
present spent a thoroughly enioyabl
evening.
Evening journal., 1915-10-27
Delaware COLLEGE
TO REMODEL 'DORMS'
Agricultural Building, First
New Structure, Will Be
178 Feet in Length
SOCIAL CENTRE IN
PRESENT BUILDING

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL
NEWARK, Del, Oct 27.-Dr. Sam
uel c. Mitchell, president of Della
ware College. made some announce
ments at chapel yesterday relative
to the disposition of the 100000 re-
Gently given TO the college. DR..
Mitchell explained that about $4,000
OF this amount is to be used in re-
modelling the old dormitory building.
to make out of IL a large commons
for the student body. This announce
ment is of special interest to the stu
dents and to all the old graduates.
DR.. Mitchell made il plain that the
historic building with its great
columns and high steps is to be pre-
served as far as exterior appearances
ar0 concerned. This was the first
building erected on the campus more
than half a century ago. and although
wings have been added since. the
original building stands, and much
sentiment is attached to il.
The interior will be materially
changed and will be made OF fire
proof construction. In this building
will be located reading rooms. rest
ing rooms, Y. NJ c. A. literary so
cieties and other social activities o
the student body.
Dr. Mitchell and everyone connected
with the college is elated over this
latest gift to the institution. or ths
remaining s450.00O. il is likely thai
labout $3.50. 900 will be used for ths
Continued on Page Two
Evening journal., 1915-10-27
SERBIANS resist
TEUTON INVASION,
LOSSES HEAVY
The Austro-Germans Take
Heights TO the Eastward
Of Belgrade
BULCARIANS FIGHT FOR
HIGHWAY TO TURKEY

by The United Press
VIENNA. Via London. Oct. 27-Aus
tro-German troops have progressed
about forty miles today at vari
points south of Serbias northern
frontier.
Almost due south of Belgrade they
have driven the Serbs past Arand-
ielovac and Topola and taken the
heights TO the eastward. II was at
this point that they had I reed their
way farthest into the enemy's terri
tory
Southwest of Belgrade. toward the
northwestern corner of Serbia, the
Austrians we're pressing their advance
south of the Save river, In a lection
where earlier In the invasion the
Serbs put up for time a successful
resistance
Having made their position sure at
Obrenovac at the point where the
Kolubara river empties into the Save.
N miles southwest of Belgrade. The
Austrian forces control both sides
of the Koubara as far as Laz-
arevac. 25 miles southward.
I.azarevac. which was occupied Is
on a railroad connecting by a round
about route with both Obrenovac and
the Belgrade-C -Constantinoplc line. II
As adso strategically important for
control of the Kolubara and Liig riv-
ers, the most convenient means OF
pushing southwestward 10 a junction
with the Morava valley contingent.
probably about 100 miles southeast OF
Belgrade
The Serbs resisted the invaders
nroaress desperately and the advances
was accomplished only after th'
hercest hghting.
In the vicinity Of Vicegrad. on th
Austrian side of the Austro-Serbia'
y frontier and 20 miles north of th
II Austro- Montenegrin border, wher
q Serbs and Montenegrins had ioine
e. forces. the combined army wa
lr thrown backward by the Austrians.
After fierce mountain lighting a
OF extreme northeastern Serbia, ca
:. of the Klisura narrows, about
miles east Of the Morava, has bee
70 cleared OF Serbs.
N The situation. summed up, repre-
"a sented a steady Teutonic advance tc
D. day IN all OF Northern Serbia, ex
tending clear across from the north
western TO the northeastern frontier
The center Of the line had progressed
a little more than forty miles. LITTLE
10 the east of south Of Belgrade. ex
\ tending along a front from the Iopols
TO the Raca heights, distance Of
nearly 20 miles.
The extreme right and left wings
had not advanced more than a few
e lmilos from Save and the Danube
l. Rivers. but the latter was already on
n, the verge OF a junction with the Bull
garians, who have been operating Z
the northwestward across the Iimol
s. River.
rtl This union will give the Austro
IN. Germans a direct route from Hungary
he through a conquered corner OF Serf
A. ian territory. TO Bulgaria and theme
n TO Turkey. though It will be one wit
long break in rail connection.
Evening journal., 1915-10-27
WEEPS when COURT
PUTS S. fine ON HIM

.rYour Honor, I broke my leg in the
mines and / had started to walk to my
home in Rochester. n. " said An
drew Kovitch in City Court today
when arraigned on charge OF drunk
Of9cer Fairchild said he found ko-
witch seated on a woodpile at Twenty
seventh and Tatnall streets yester-
dav and that he had one OF MS snoes
off He added that the man was IN
toxicated.
Assistant City Solicitor Lynn said
tbat Kovitch had been In court before
and had been released from the work
house on Thursday,
Judge Churchman then imposed a
fine of IS and costs. on Kovitch' who
cried loudly as the sentence was inn
posed. He continued to cry as he was
led back TO a cell.
Evening journal., 1915-10-27
[suNsHINE QUARrERLY MEETINe.

The district quarterly meeting Of
the Delaware Division International
Sunshine Society will be held in St.
Andrews p e. Church tonight. Fol-
lowing brief business session an
interesting talk will be given by Miss
Caudell. OF the Delaware College for
Women on Women as Spenders." !"
Members Of the Wilmington New Cen
tury Club and Washington Heights
Century Club will be guests. Mrs.
George W. Dorsey. Jr, will preside.
Evening journal., 1915-10-27
THIS HORNET WITHOUT STING.

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
TOWNSEND. Dell Oct. 27-Schol-
ars in the schoolrOom presided over
by Miss Catherine Ratledge were
frightened yesterday when hornes
fell from a hornets nest SUSPENDED
in the room and struck a pupii on
the head. Luckily the insect shoMeu
little life and no harm was done Inc
nest was brought TO the school oy
a pupil and Is being saved as a euro
the nest being built around two ap-
pies. The fruit can be seen inside the
nest.
Evening journal., 1915-10-27
VIVA 5 ARMY IN
DANGER unless
HE FALLS BACK
Carranza Rushes Troops
Across American Soil TO
Crush Insurrection
CRUCIAL BATTLE MAY
Be FOUGHT AT CUAYMAS
Bv Tho United Press.


WASHINGTON. Oct. 27.--steps to
expedite the passage across American
soil Of Carranzas army from Eagle
Pass and Laredo, Texas, to Douglas.
Ariz.. were taken by officials today.
Railroad authorities we're asked to
hasten the troop movement, to prSS
vent possible fighting between the
Carranzistas and Mexican raiders on
this side of the boundary and also to
relieve the situation at Douglas.
Prompt arrival Of the Carranza re-
Inducements at Aqua Prieta, just op-
posite Douglas, officials believe, will
prevent endangering Americans
should Villas army make an assault.
From 1000 to 10000 Carranza troops
are being rushed to Aqua Prieta- Of
Hcials hope to have them arrive before
Villas army begins its assault. Army
officials predict that il the Carranza
reinforcements arrive villa may not
ATTEMPT an attack or az least the bat
tleground would be chosen south OF
Aqua Prieta and sufficiently distant
from the border TO avoid danger 10
Americans in Douglas.
None Of the Carranza troops VIII
be permitted to leave their trains
while en- route across American soil.
with General Gales garrison Of $500
men al Aqua Prieta. the Carranzistas
would far outnumber the remnant OF
Villas army. Nearly 1000 more Car
ranzistas are marching upon Nllia
rear from Guaymas. Army oihclalss
believe villa may be hemmed IN ana
routed unless he retreats further west
ward into the Sonora mountains.
General Funston will probably move
a regiment or two more or cavalry
and infantry to Douglas, as a precau.
tionary measure. Placing or a neio
artillery regiment there is also PROB
able.