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The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-12-17
PASTORS
Attack The Evolution Teach.
ing In University

Madison, Wis, Dec. 16-The edu.
cational world is taking deep interest
in the fight being made by the uni
versity pastors at the University Of
Wisconsin, against the courses Of lee
lures in which the theory Of evolu-
tion is pitted against the Biblican
Garden of Eden" in a study Of the
quarrel between Darwin and the theo-
ligians. For some time past the "uni-
versity pastors" who are employed
by the various denominations to look
after the religious needs of the stu
dents, have been protesting against
one particular course conducted by
Prof. Max Charles Otto. The matter
has been brought to the attention Of
President Van Hise by the ministers
on the ground that the professors
had no right to wantonly upset the
faith of students.
Beneath the placid surface of this
beautiful university city, philosophers
and preachers are waging battle
that will have widespread import
| ance for on the eventual ruling as to-
how far the professors may go in en-
| dorsing the evolution theory as
against the theory that the world was
specially created and mankind spec
tally made in his present form, may
depend the future policy of portray
| ing the subject in American institu-
tions.
The course which drew the fire of
the ministers is entitled "The Rela-
tion of Man to Nature" and il really
a study of the quarrel between the
evolutionists and the theologians. The
origin of man and his destiny are
discussed from the standpoint Of sci
ence and philosophy. The first chap
| ter in the Bible is read and compar-
ed with the evolutionary theory.
The arguments for the belief in God
are studied. Evolution is debated.
The writings of many of the most
famous scientists and philosophers
are read to the students, and the ar
guments for and against evolution are
set forth.
The meaning of evolution to man is
examined. Various conceptions Of
life and it's purposes are presented
Spencer, Agassiz, Darwin, Mill, Haec
kel. Fiske, Huxley, James and othe'
great writer's are read in the course,
and the entire literature on the sub
ject, from the Bible to the Encyclo-
pedia, is traversed.
It is admitted that at no time does
Prof. Otto make any attack upon re-
ligion. He does not even express an
opinion as to the validity of the theo-
ries of special creation and evolution
which he contrasts. The students are
referred to the best representatives
Of these theories and permitted to
form their own conclusions. DR.. Otto
has the backing Of almost the entire
faculty, It is said. One Of the faculty
members is quoted as saying that the
issue in the question is whether the
university professors or the pastors
are to prescribe the courses that shall
be taught. This professor stated that
Prof. Otto's classes had gained in
popularity, and that many students
were taking the course. II do not
believe the university will surrender
under fire." he says, "but what I feal
is that later Otto will be asked tc
drop the course. It is Otto now: and
there are others who will be gotten II
they find they can get him now"
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-12-17
TO THE POINT

Lord Alverstone. seventy-two. for
mer lord chief justice OF England. Is
dead
Thirteen men and five women. said
TO comprise bandit gang. have beer
srrested in Mexico City. and all ex
cept the women win be publicly ex
ecuted
West Virginia public service com
mission was appealed to by Clarks
burg citizens - order the Clarksburf
Light and Heat company - obtain I
sufilcieat supply Of gaA
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-12-17
SHORT LOCALS


Butter 2ec; eggs ssc.
See Rockwell's farm ad. today.
Fred Haynes was q business visit
or in Columbus on Thursday.
Top prices paid for country prod
eceL Simons' Pure Food Store.
Judge b. NJ. Critchfield spent Thurs
day In Columbus ON business matters.
Have you read the classified ada
so1ayf I'd
Mrs. Stephen A Douglass was a
Niaitor IN Columbus on Thursday.
ls7: Max Meyers 1915
Mammoth stove store. W. Gambler st.
Walter ]. Sperry was a business
Visitor In Columbus on Thursday.
We have a full line of fresh vege-
tables. Simons' Pure Food Store.
Louis C. Denney was a business Wis
ttor in Danville on Thursday.
Miss Pauline Bedell is spending a
few days in Columbus. the guest of
her aunt.
Mrs. George Lazear and Mrs. J. G..
Lyharger spent Thursday in Colum-
bus.
Owens will save you money on
watches or iewelry. Corner Main and
Gambler street, upstairs.
Mrs. Charles Passmore spent
Thursday with relatives in Center
burg
Swetland's pure bnckwheat at 81.
mons Pure Food Store
As- William Smith and Mrs. Scott
Robinson are spending the day with
friends In Gambler.
Mrs. Ora Rose and grandson. Mas
ter Robert Champion. spent Thurs
Cay with relatives in Howard.
John Ralston and F. b. Loney OF
Howard were business visitors here
On Wednesday.
Ars. Coleman Swlgart went to
Howard Thursday 20 visit with rela
tives.
Oid-fashioned nint hominy by the
pound at Simons' Pure Food Store.
Mrs. Guy Buckingham and Mrs
George Omiar were visitors in Colum
bus on Thursday.
Mrs. w. N. Wolfe OF North Mair
street spent Thursday with friend.
In Danviile-
Mrs Charles Smale went to Glen
mont Thursday to spend the week
end with relatives.
Mrs. =. H. Clark of Akron. who Il
She guest OF Mrs. J. Z. swigart. spen
Thursday in Bangs.
Select your Xmas trees. wreaths
holly. sInilax and laurel rope at 81
mons Pure Food Store.
Mrs G. B. Sherman and Mrs. ].
Stephens OF Utica spent Thursda
here.
Mrs c. NJ. Hall OF West High stree
went to Newark Thursday to visi
with relatives for several days.
Serve Richelleu or Premier came
frait with your Christmas dinner. s
mons Pure Food Store.
y. b. Zies. j. d. Dagon and T.
Dsekerson OF Fredericktowu wer
business visitors In the city on wes
nesdAy.
Mrs l. wsicuft Of East Vine strss
was a visitor In Columbus ON Thur,
cay.
We will appreciate part of you
Christmas order. simons' Pure Foo
8xcre.
Mas Belle o'Daniei OF East Gan
bier street went TO Granville Thur
day for a several days visit wit
friends
The remains OF the late Christophs
Robinson we're taken TO Buffalo. N.
On rhursday. They were accompa,
- By y. r. Lytie and Miss Gertrud
Lytle Of this city and b. r. Rohinsc
~ Homer.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-12-17
old Coal Rate Restored.

Columbus. Dec. 16.-The Hooking
Valley r; ilroad company filed with the
utilities commission a new tariff on
coal from the Jacksonville district TO
Toledo restoring the old rate Of 81.
II asks that this tariff become effec.
tive Jan. 20, 1916. The present rate
Ia IS cents ton.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-12-17

Charleston. s. c.. Dec ls-South-
ern bankers. planters and civic lead
ers who are attending the Southern
Commercial Congress viii hear Sec.
retary Of the Treasury MeAdoo today.
The secretary is expected to outline
his views Of the present administra-
ton policy ON merchant marine
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-12-17
Attacks Evolution Theory.

New York, Dec. 16.-Rev. Joseph H.
McManon denounced the public
schools for teaching evolution, which.
through the doctrine of the survival
Of the fittest, he said, led directly to
that mjlitarism of which Bernhard is
the exponent. Father Mcmahon was
speaking to an audience Of women on
catholicism and War; in the series
Of lectures under the auspices Of the
Catholic Library association.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-12-17
FIGHT WAR TAX
Republican Members of Congress
From Ohio Against Extender.

Republican Members of Congress
From Ohio Against Extender.
Washington, Dec. 16.-Republican
members in congress from Ohio are
fighting the war tax. kilograms from
the Ohio Stogie Manufacturers assO-
citation have been received protesting
against the tax. The principal stOgie
manufacturing centers of Ohio are
Belmont, Bethesda, GAINESVILLE and
Bellaire.
Representative Gordon introduced a
protest signed by 720 citizens of Guy
ahoga county against any additional
taxes on beer and whisky, which, they
say, are taxed all the traffic will bear.
The Ohio wine manufacturers gave
members shock wnen they submit
ted a proposition asking to be taxed.
Homer Reinhart, wine man of San
dusky, brought to Washington a bill
which Representative Overmyer will
introduce to place tax of $500 a year
on manufacturers OF native wines
The explanation of offering 1t is that
the wine men have heard that the
Fronibitionists will demand that a
revenue tax will be placed on the out
put of the wineries, which would
mean endless bookkeeping, red tape
and bother The manufacturers pre-
fer the per capita tax.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-12-17
willard and Fulton Matched

Chicago, Dec. 16.-Jess Willard.
heavyweight champion. will defend
Fred Fulton on the evening Of March
next at the West Side Athletic club
Of New Orleans. Articles Of agree
| n ent were signed.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-12-17
BIRTHS

+ + + + + + i. + + + + Z.
son was bern Monday to Mr.. and
Mrs. Colonel Long, who reside In
Brown township, three miles west Of
Jelloway.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-12-17
Public Sale

Having decided to move to town, the
undersigned will sell at public auction
at his residence. 2h miles north of
Mt Vernon, and 4 miles south Of Fred
ericktown. on the upper Frederick
town road on
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-12-17
THREE CANDIDATES
FOR HANoMAN

fillsboro. Ill, Dec. 16-James Com.
er. colored. who confessed to killing
his wife by choking and then dismem.
bering her body with an axe last sum-
mer. will be hanged tomorrow morn.
ing.
Murphysboro, ILL.,, Dec. l6-Elston
Scott, colored. who was convicted of
the murder OF his sister-in-law, is
under sentence to be hanged tomor.
row. IL the sheriff viii carry out the
sentence privately. Governor Dunno
granted q reprieve for month and
declares he will issue further reprieve
unless Sheriff White guarantees a
private execution.
Montreal. Dec. l6-Sebastiano
Areno will be hanged tomorrow for
the murder of Andrew Domenico, who
was boarder In his home.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-12-17
Hornung Draws Thirteen Years.

Columbus, Dec. 16.-John Hornung.
former cashier Of the defnnct Dresden
National bank of Dresden charged
with appropriating $4,000 Of the
banks funds, was sentenced by Fed
eral Judge Safer to thirteen years in
the fedeiai prison at Moundsville.
W. IA Hornung pleaded guilty.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-12-17

Pioneer large loaf of the best
bread. each h-..-..........-4e
Mothers Bread it is fine. Loaf. &c
Sugar Cookies. dozen. ....ee
Fine Xmas Fruit Cakes,
each Soc and $1.0o
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1915-06-11
CHECKS WORK OF THIEVES
Simple Bicycle Lock Used in France
Said q Be One Of the Best
Vet Devised.

An excellent method for locking
bicycles to prevent them from being
stolen is used in France, and it is
one of the easiest to iii ON by a clever
amateur. The device is applied to
that part of the frame where the
front fork joins the main Of upper
horizontal tube of the frame. On
the head of the fork Is placed a stout
collar, rivotel ON to prevent turning,
the collar having a projecting wing
at the back 50 that this projects over
the horizontal bar. On the bar it.
self is placed Il second collar having
a vertical projection which is piyoted
Ia the collar. The combination makes
one fixed and II movable wing
which can be- brought together, and
a paddock is passed through holes in
each. The trick Of the device is that
the first wing lies at a slight angle,
due to the mounting Of the collar, so
that when locked, the front wheel no
longer lies straight, but somewhat in
cIincd, and in this way it is impos-
siplc to ride the MISUNDERSTANDING
American.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1915-06-11
Kl%G c. GREECE A SOLDIER
Military Education and Has Given
Proof 81 Skill.

Constantine, Tire new Ling ~
Greece. is of Danish aud Russian
blood, his father having been a son
of Christian IN. Of Denmark, and
his mother being the eldest daughter
Of the Grand Duke Constantine, a
brother of Alexander II. King Con-
stantine was born in Athens, and
brought mp under an English COVER
ness and German and Greek tutors.
Later on he went 10 Berlin, where
ne received his education as a sol
der, being attached To the Second
regiment Of PnIssian Foot Guards.
In 1897 he took command of the
Greek troops in the war with Turkey.
but his army was crushed in Thes'
sally, In April last he was appointed
Inspector general Of the forces and
has since shown himself a soldier Of
merit. At the moment of his acces.
sion he was in Epirus, conducting
the military operations for sweeping
the Turks OUT Of that province.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1915-06-11
NOT THE GIFT OF JOHN MUIR
California Redwood Forest Was Do
mated to Nation by Former
Resident Of Chicago.

California numbers among its
many show places u redwood forest
known as Muir woods, in honor of
John Muir. who died recently. The
place is u national park, owned by
the United States government.
Credit for this circumstance vas
ascribcd to the late naturalist in
many Of the accounts Of his life and
death.
Tins. It seems, is u mistake. As add
mirrrs Of his have made plain in let
Ter, to newspapers. the man who
bought the forest and presented it 10
the government in 1905 wa Mr..
William Kent Of Kcntfeld. Cal. for
mcr Chicagoan, banker, dealer in
lands and live stock. civic worker and
at present member of the national
house Of representatives. for the Sec
ond district Of California. Theodore
Roosevelt, then president, is said to
have urged that the tract be called
Kent park. while the donor insisted
on the present title, declining to
stencil his name on a benefaction.'
1t is asserted further that except for
the timely act of Mr.. Kent the for
est would have been cleared away by
"A public utility corporation and
probably not one Of the giant trees
in it would now be standing.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1915-06-11
EVERY WOMAN.

a woman always wants the last
word"
THE last word would never sat-
isfy my wife"
"You surprise met
'She wants all Of them"
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1915-06-11
IN A POLITICAL sENsE

why" exclaimed the angry Of
freholdcr, "the first thing we know,
YOU rrformers won't allow a fellow
to drink coffee"
There is already a movement on
foot to prevent YOU from having u
second cup" said the reformer,
nuictlN.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1915-06-11
OF COURSE NOT.

81 have a piano that | got with
soap wrappers. Would you like to
see it,"
81 don't mind. No injury can bee
done to thu auditory nerve BY mere
~ looking at such a piano"
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1915-06-11
A

"You got this description Of my
hat wrong" declared the Fiji queen.
"You say il had a cluster Of bows
over one ear"
"What is wrong: faltered the So
ciety reporter,
at was a cluster Of cara over one
bow"
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1915-06-11
COPS SUGGESTION.

Woman separated from husband
in crowd)-T'm looking for a small
man with one eve.
Policcman-lf he's a very small
man, maybe you'd better use both
ewes.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1915-06-11

For rent: a store building
well located Tor restaurant, pool
hall, or any small business
FIJI. Pennington Il
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1915-06-11
LAW AND LOVE.

81 understand he won her by
quotations from Mrs. Browning
sunnets.
"Shc got her divorce by quota
ti0ns from the statutes"
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1915-06-11
BASEBALL TALENT.

"Do you notice how serious Slug
gem is at bat, while Buntline is quite
lively?"
swell, Sluggem was in tragedy all
winter, while Buntline played in
light farce"
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1915-06-11
LIKES TO LlNoER.

"Plodson's manners are very de-.
ceptiyc.'
Indeed they are. just when YOU
think he's going he settles down
for another hour"
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1915-06-11
THEN wHIcHf

Bona-Had a tooth pulled yester-
lay.
Fide-Did You take ohloroform or
gasy
Bona-Thank God, not ether
Texas Coyote.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1915-06-11
A MYSTERY.

ITS always been Il puzzle to me-
What hasy"
"Wherp the man who first said
that TWO could live as cheap as one
rot his idea"
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1915-06-11
NATIVE ADVANTAGE.

"rhat little Irish girl fairly floats
when she dances
We'll, YOU know, she comes from
Cork"
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1915-06-11

There II more Catarrh IN tntr s"r'lou NJ
the country than all other diseases pat
together. and until IA" last Few you're
was supposed to b. iururthlH. For q
great many years doctors pronounced 70 a
local disease aud prescribed loyul rvil'-
dies, and by constantly falling &" cur"
with local treatment. pronounced II Incur
able. Science has proven tnturrh Ia h' "a
constitutional disease. and Therefore r.
uuirrs constitutions treatment. liuN.S
Catnrrh cure. manufactured 10y j.. J.
Cheney 4 Co. Toledo. Ohio. rs the only
constitutional CURE On tn market u Is
taken internally. II acts directly on tire
blood and mucous surfaces uf thc system.
They nner ono hundred dollars for ANY
ease II fails Zee cure. Send Tor circulars
and testimonials.
Address: y. j. cIIENEY y 70. T"lrdn, q
S,ii hy druggists. 1br
Take tialtu Family PMS fnr constipation.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1915-06-11
Personals and Locals

W. G Huuver made u business
trip tu Deming Monday, return.
ing in the evening
Mrs G.. Il Rogers went down
tu Fl Pnso the fist uf the week
for Il visit with friends and
relatives.
Miss Vclmu tarrHr. daughter
of !. W. Farrar, arrived here
from Mineral Wells, Texas,
Monday lo join her parents and
will make this her home
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1915-06-11
PEEVIsH.

II had to kill my dog this morn
ing"
Was he mad =
well, he didn't seem any too we'll
pleased"
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1915-01-13

next morning He wrote his answer.
the orderly salutcd and departed at a
rapid pace, and then. "a matter of
habit Of the same kind that makes
some men wipe their pens when lag.
ing them down, he struck a match and
set fire TO one corner OF the paper.
which burned 10 his fingers ends be.
fore lie tossed the charred remains
away. Marta imagined what he wouId
BE- like with the havoc Of war raging
around him all self-possession and
mastery; but actually ne was trying 10
rcassure himself that ne ought not To-
feel petulant over a holiday cut short.
y shall have TO go at once ." he said.
Marta, ii there were 20 BE- war very
soon within a week or two wcelte-
what would be your attitude about Eel.
ler's remaining"
TO carry out his plan. you mean ?"
Yes"
There was a percertiblc pause on
her part.
Let him stay" she answered "r
shall have time to decide even after
war begins"
But instantly war begins you must
gol' he declared urgently.
You forget precedent" she re-.
minded him. The GaIIand woman
have never deserted the CaHand
houset"
II know tho precedent But this
time the house will be in the thick 81
the lighting"
1T has been In the thick Of the fight.
ing before, she said. with a gesture OF
impatieuce
Marta, you will promise not 20 re.
main7 ?" he urged.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1915-01-13
Save the nnn

The Oregon state board OF health
nniletin says wisely with reference to
mad noss never Kill the animal that
bit you. save il with the greatest
care. for the condition that dog do
yelops is Of the greatest consequence
to the person bitten. If the dog "a
KILLED. the ncsri bodies. which are Of
Importance in the diagnosis. may not
De developed and no one viii ever
know whether the dog was or was pot
rabid. But IL the dog IS saved he viii
hlmaelf within a week or ten davs
show whether or not be is rabid Il
nc proves himself clear Of rabies the
man bitten need give the matter nc
further consideration FROM that side
end if IL prove that he be rabid. there
is still plenty Of time for the man 10
take the proper remedies. n a doc
bites you. save the dog.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1915-01-13
CHAPTER WI.
M akinl a War.

Hed%orth Westerling would have
said twenty to- one If he had been asked
the odds against war when he was
parting from Marta GalIand in the
hotel reception room Before he
reached home he would have changed
them to ten to one. A scare bulletin
aoout the Bodlapoo affair compelling
attention rs his car halted to let the
traHc or cross street pass, he BOUGHT
- newspaper thrust in at the car win
dow that contained the answer OF tho
government Of the Browns to a dis
patch OF the Grays about the dispute
that mad arisen in the distant African
jungle. This he had already read two
days previously. by courtesy of the.
premier. IL was moderate in tone as
became power that had 3. goo 600 sol
diers against It's opponents s. 600 600.
nevertheless. it firmly pointed out that
the territory of the Browns had been
overly invaded. on the pretext OF Sc
curing dcserter who had escaped
across the line. by Gray colonial
troops who had raised the Gray nag in
place OF the Brown flag and remained
dehantly N occupation OF the outpost
they had taken.
As yet. the Browns had not attemnt.
ed TO repel the aggressor by arms for
fear OF complications. but were RELYING
on the Gray government to order n
withdrawal of the Cray force and the
reputation OF commander who had
been guilty OF So grave an international
ahroilt. The surprising and illumiuat.
ing Thing 10 Westeriing was the in.
spired statement 10 the press from the
Gray foreign Office. adroitly appealing
10 Gray chauvinism and justifying the
intrepidity' OF the Gray commander
In response to so-calied "pin-prlckine"
eXasPcrations.
AZ the door Of his apartment. Fran.
co.'s his valet and factotum. gave Veg
tcrling q letter
important sir said Francois
Westeriirg knew by a glance that il
was, for 20 was addressed ana u,ars.J
Personal 10 the prumier's own band.
writing Conference for sen that
evening was requested in q manner
mat Ie,t no doubt Of it's urg -Jcy.
Curiosity made him little ahead Of
ing MIN in his study, free from inter.
ruptiou or cavesdropping.
in the shadow Of the table lamp the
old premier lOoked his years. From
youth he had been in politics. eyer
bold Squire and daring player. but
now beginning TO feel the pressure NJ
younger mems elbows. Ponder even
OF power which had become n habit
than in his tWcnties. be saw IL SHINING
from his grasp az an ago when the
downfall OF hts government meant that
he should never hold the rcins again
lie had been called an ambitious dom.
agogue aud makeshift opportunist by
his enemies, but the crowd liked him
for his ready strategy, his genius for
appealing phrases. and for the gam
bler's virtue which hitherto had made
him a good loser
You saw cur communioue topinbt
that weHt visa rho publication of the
Brow ~ dispatch ?" he remarked