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The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-07-30
INSECTS
That Have A Light.Giving
Power

The lightning bugs mystery of light
without heat is now alleged to be
solved. A member of that earnest
headed colony of scientists at Woods
Hole, Mass, has recently declared that
the bug does it's interior and exterior
illumination by eating certain sub.
stances which supply 1t with phosphor-
us.
1t is to be hoped that this is true so
we may quit worrying about why the
lightning bug is lit up.
Although the lightning bug is our
most popular and common pyrotechnic
insect there are many other insects
and many forms of vegetable life
which share in light-giving power of
high and low degree. Under certain
conditions nasturtiums, dahlias, tube.
roses and yellow lilies may be seen to
glow with bright radiance, varying
in color and intensity. Only those flow
ers that have an abundance of yellow
or orange shades exhibit this phos.
phorence. The best time to see the
light is after dark, when the atmos-
phere is clear and dry. The light is
sometimes steady, but often intermit
tent and flashing.
Often, in the early fall, the ground
will be Illuminated by the glow from
the dead leaves. The Australian popy
Is the most remarkable of all the lum-
inous plants, for it has been found to
send out light of it's own of quite not
able brilliancy.
Mushrooms growing on decayed
, wood often have degree of brilliancy
that, when they are placed on news
paper, will enable one to read the
words in their vicinity with no other
light. One species of mushrooms in
Australia, 16 inches in diameter, was
of such brilliancy that, when seen from
distance, it's light frightened the ma
| tives.
Crabs are notable light givers, and
the salpa of California is the most
wonderful of all. Bodies of water 20
miles square have been seen glowing
with them, and in Santa Catalina chan
mel one naturalist reported that as far
as the eye could see the creatures lay
cleaning like gems in the sunlight.
Many luminous frogs have been dis
covered from time to time, and any
frog may be made luminous by inocu-
lating it with certain bacteria which
produce this phenomenon.
Many theories have been brought
forward to explain the phenomenon of
luminosity, but as yet little is known
about 1t.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-07-30

Mr.. Gilbert Is basso, violinist and
reader with the American Male Quartet
Local people will have an opportunity
Of hearing him on the sixth day Of
the Chautauqua.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-07-30

Hammocks, 25 per cent discount.
Kirby's clearance SALE
Mr.. and Mrs. r. l.. Oborne returned
to GAINESVILLE Thursday. Mrs. .Oborne
has been patient at the Ohio State
Sanatorium.
Mr.. Frank S. Sullivan returned to
Marietta Thursday, after visit with
Mr.. and Mrs. r. M. Greer and Mr..
Basil Robinson.
Mr.. j. f. Paxton Of North Division
street departed Thursday for Kansas
City, Mo-, where he will spend sew
eral weeks.
Special low prices on granite, enam-
eled and aluminium cooking ware.
Kirby's clearance sale.
Mr.. Basil Robinson, who has been
spending the past two weeks with
his sister, Mrs. R. M. Greer, East
Gambler street, left Thursday after
noon for Hutchinson, Kas, where he
will join the vaudeville troupe of
which he is member and proceed
to the coast. The act is known as
"Schubert's Big Revue" and Mr.. Rob
inson's Frisco Trio" takes promi-
nent part in it. The act will start
east next winter, playing the Keith
circuit and ending in New York City
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-07-30
HARDWOOD DEALERS MEET

Oshkosh, Wis.,, July 29--The annual
summer meeting of the Northern
Hemlock and Hardwood Manufacture
ers' Association opened here today.
One of the principal measures up for
discussion By the lumbermen is the
proposal to adopt an association
trademark and to brand lumber fifth
the association brand. Present mar
ket conditions and the method of CO.
operation with the federal trade com.
mission will also come up for extern
sive discussion. R. B. Goodman of
Goodman, Wis, is presiding, and the
hardwood men will conclude their
meeting tomorrow.
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i. DEMOCRACY \

Harry Wright is spending week in
Akron.
Clifford Yarman is sick with ty-
phoid fever
DR.. Junkerman and wife will move
to Westerville the first of the month.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. X. Simmons, Jr.,
ents.
Mrs. Gretchen Stats is better at
this writing.
Mrs. Mary Porter has been called
to Akron by the serious illness Of her
daughter.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Faddis spent
Tuesday with Mrs. Wright.
Mrs. Julia Parsons and Mrs. Mary
Mavis attended the funeral of Mr..
Locke Arnold at Mt. Liberty Wednes-
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas r. Simmons
and Mr.. and Mrs. John Gilmore took
dinner with Mr.. William Davis.
Walter Harmon and wife have gone
to Alliance.
Quite a number from Mt. Vernon
attended the funeral of Mrs. Sarah
Doup, Tuesday.
Several from this place attended
camp meeting Sunday.
Mrs. Alice Smith is spending a few
day with Joseph Reed.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Bevington
spent Sunday with the latters par.
ents.
Clara Pealer has returned to Akron,
after two weeks visit with friends
in this vicinity.
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PRAYERS FOR THEIR HORSES
Duluth NeWs)

Lovers of the faithful horse will be
glad to know that his services to man
kind have been recognized in war, if
not in peace. The Russians have put
into their war liturgy the following
petition for horses:
And for those, also, o Lord, the
humble beasts, who, with us, bear the
burdens and heat of the day, and offer
their guiltless lives for the well-being
of their country, we supplicate Thy
great tenderness of heart. For Thou
hast promised to save both man and
beast and great is Thy loving kind
ness. Lord, have mercy"
While the rational thinker may wish
that the Russians conception of God
was more consistent than to ask Him
to save horses which they drive up
against the deadly fire of the German
guns, nevertheless it is good to know
that in their hearts dwell sufficient
love for their helpless beasts to urge
them to offer even blind petition to
a god of battles.
Perhaps some day the prayers of
all the nations may contain petition
for the safety of their fellow men who
are fighting against them as we'll as
their fellow beasts who are fighting
with them. When that time comes
the nations can afford to adopt Mr..
Bryan's protection of love for righ-
teousness and peace will have kissed
each other.
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REPRIEVE
For Condemned MexiCanS EX.
pireS Tomorrow

Phoenix, Ariz., July 29-The nine
weeks reprieve for the five Mexicans
under sentence of death for murder in
this state expires tomorrow, and the
disposal of this difficult problem is
again up to the state officials.
Through the efforts of William j.
Bryan, then secretary Of state, acting
in behalf of Mexican leaders, the five
Mexicans were granted stay of ex-
ecution last May, after the men had
been bound and made ready for the
moose.
Governor George w. P. Hunt, one Of
the trainers of the constitution of the
state, strong advocate Of progress
sive and reform measures, has always
| fought against capital punishment.
| He calls it legalized murder. He was
elected the first governor of the state
| and inaugurated his reforms, espec.
tally at the prison. Convictions for
murder began to crowd in on him, and
he reprieved last year thirteen con-
victed murderers pending the state
election, at which time the abolition
of capital punishment was put before
the people.
But politics was to play him sad
turn. The forceful reform governor
won his reelection, but his pet mea.
sure, the abandonment of the hang
mans moose, was lost by 1852 votes.
MY heart is sad" said the able ex-
ecutive.
OF the thirteen men condemned to
die, eight were given new trials by
executive order. The five remaining
men, all MeXicans, were doomed last
May when the state pardon board re-
fused TO recommend communication of
their death sentence. Not until the
federal pressure was brought to bear,
because of the possible effect of the
executions on conditions across the
Mexican border, did the pardon board
relinquish its views and allow re-
prieve.
The five men condemned to die are:
N B. Chavez Of Jerome.whose home
was not harmonious, shot up his home
from the inside. Policeman Charles
King, who approached, was shot
through window and killed. Chavez
first death date was March II, 1911.
Eduardo Perez of Congress juno
ton, who shot and killed Felicio Cha
con on August IA, 1910, and was sen
fenced 10 die April 21, 1911. The
trouble was over a Mexican woman OF
questionable reputation.
Miguel Peralta of Jerome, who
killed his former wife and Juan Del
gado in the presence Of their small
children. Peralta had been divorced
by his wife without his knowledge
l though he admitted papers were sery
. ed him, He was to have hanged Oct
: II, 1912.
Francisco Rodriguez of Phoenix los
the affection OF his wife and begar
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-07-30
CANADIAN RAILROADS
SEEK RATE RAISE

Ottawa, Ont, July 29-Thea final
hearing of the application of the rail-
ways for an increase in eastern
freight rates opened here today. No
evidence will be taken but the final
arguments will be heard. The sue
cess of the eastern railroads of the
United States in securing S per
cent advance leads the Canadian
roads to believe their efforts will be
successful.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-07-30

drinking. When she refused to re-
turn to him he shot her while she
pleaded on her knees. He was to
have hanged May 8, 1918.
Ramon Villalobos, who stabbed and
killed man in the railroad yards at
Phoenix.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-07-30
SHOPT LOCALS
Eggs 20c, butter 26c.

Eggs 2Oc, butter 26c.
Mrs. Scott Robinson Is spending the
day in Gambler.
Have you read the classified ads.
today? It'd
Mrs. Charles Green of East Vine
street is visiting in Gambler.
1872 Max Meyers 1915
Mammoth stove store, w. Gambler st.
Mrs. II. Means returned to Brink
Haven Thursday, after viist here.
George p. Morgan &c Co., Monm
ments, Mt. Vernon, Ohio tt
Miss Alice Snow went to Center
burg Thursday to spend several days
with relatives.
Rev. Raymond Rush OF Carney,
Neb., is visiting with his brother, Mr..
Arnold Rush.
DIR. j. Il. Studebaker of Springfield,
o., is the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Will
liam G. Scribner, Park street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Newell and son,
Edward, of Steubenville are the
guests OF Mr. and Mrs. j. A. Moilitt.
Mrs. Pearl Jewell and Mrs. Fred
Wolf are spending the day in Column
bus.
Mrs. w. S. Yockey of Newark, who
has been visiting with relatives here,
wsnt to Akron Thursday to visit.
Mrs. George Hess of Greenwood
avenue went to Danville Thursday to
visit.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. ID. Knowlton re-
turned Thursday to Ashtabula, after a
visit with relatives in the city.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rex. M. Lamb and
children attended the reunion Of the
Lamb family at Buckeye Lake today.
AIRS. b. A. Young of Austin, Tex,
is the guest of Mrs. NJ Il. Trimble
East Gambler street.
Mrs. Clark Wolford and son, Law
renee. are spending the day in Gam
bier.
Mr.. G. B. Noyes of Plainheld, N. j.
was in the city Wednesday on bust
ness.
Good used automobiles. Studebakel
$3.50, Everitt $3.50, Krit $500. Ford
$3.50. Ford $500, Ford $3.50. Auto Inn
tfds
Miss Sarah Smith of North Mulber
ry street left Thursday for st. Ignace
Mich, where she will spend a week
Mr.. w. A. Woolson of East Vim,
street was business visitor in Co
lumbus on Thursday.
Mrs. Frank G. Craig went to Mt
Liberty Thursday to visit with he
daughter, Mrs. John Mitchell.
Mrs. j. H. Williams and children 0
Washington C. II. are guests of Mrs
Williams father, DR.. w. w. Pennel
Misses Marie Bird, Grace Drouhard
Helen McDonough. Nora McDonougl
and Rose McDonough are spendin
the day In Gambler.
Mrs. Harry W. Smith of Sout
Jackson street went to Mansfiel
Thursday to spend several days wit
relatives.
Sister Cecilia of Boston, Mass, VIII
was Formerly Miss Edna Pennell. al
rived here Thursday for visit wit
her father, DR.. w. w. Pennelll.
Mrs. S. ]. Schell and children an
Mrs. w. II. Heller Of Bucyrus ar
guests of Mayor and Mrs A. A. Pc
rina.
Miss Mary Semans returned Thur
day to Delaware, after a two week
visit with Miss Dorothy Tudor, Sout
Gay street.
We will have a new slx.cylinde
Oakland automobile, price S7e5, Sa
urdsy at the Auto Inn, West Hig
street.
Miss Margaret Thomas returne
Tuesday TO Martins Ferry after vi
II with relatives at the Ohio Stat
sa0anatorium.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-07-30
BIG OCEAN POWER BOAT RACE

Baltimore, Md. July 29-Some of
the speediest motor boats along the
Atlantic coast are lining up today Off
the clubhouse of the Maryland Motor
Boat club, for long race to Camden,
N. ]. There are two classes of speed
boats, one 43 feet and over and the
other 80 and 43 feet. The boats will
finish at Camden some time Saturday.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-07-30
Don't miss Lurie's sale. You will
profit by IT,

|
profit by 1t.
Miss Mabel Ewing of Medina is the
guest of her brother Mr.. q. e. Ewing.
Ford tire SALE Standard makes
Front tire, So; rear tire, $40 Auto Inn.
Hon. William M. Rooms went to Gin
| cinnati Thursday on business.
Special ow prices on wall paper.
| Kirby's clearance sale.
City Clerk John H. Wootton was a
| business visitor in Newark THURSDAY.
Mr.. Benjamin r. Parker went to
| Newark Thursday to spend several
| days on business.
25 per cent discount on silverware.
| Kirby's clearance sale.
Mr.. John Anderson returned to Ash
land Thursday, after visit with his
brother, Mr.. r. S. Anderson.
Mrs. Jennie Fry of Maplewood ave
nue. is visiting in Utica for several
days.
Four rolls 10c toilet paper, 25c. Kir-
by's clearance sale.
Mrs. o. G. Hoar returned Thursday
to Utica, after a visit with Mrs. Jen-
ME Fry, Maplewood avenue.
Attorney Bert o. Evans was a bust
ness visitor in Mt. Liberty on Thurs.
day.
Mrs. j. b. Critchfield of Orrvile,
| who has been the guest of Mrs. George
Phillips Of South Vernon, went to
Johnstown Thursday to visit.
We will have new six.cyIinder
Oakland automobile, price $795, Sat
urday at the Auto Inn, West High
street.
Mrs. E. J. Hayes and children, John,
Robert and Katharine, departed
Thursday for Monroe, Mich. They
Will visit in Detroit before returning.
Miss Ida Collins returned Thurs
day to st. Louis, Mo-, after a visit
with Miss Katharine Critchfeld,
North Main street.
Ford tire sale. Standard makes.
Front tire, $S; rear tire, $40. Auto Inn.
Messrs. John l.. Brining and James
Todd left Thursday for two weeks
fishing trip at Newaygo, Mich. They
will live in Mr.. Todd's cottage.
Our offer OF glasses, ground to or
der for each individual case at $3OC
positively ends Saturday evening
August 7. Mt. Vernon Optical Co.
Office over Mt. Vernon postoflice.
Miss Lois Damn of Columbus, who
has been visiting with her sister, Mrs
John w. Rudin, East High street, has
departed for Tellahoma, Tenn, where
she Will visit with relatives.
= The Loyal Women's class of the
Grove will give another country sale
at Mardis' music store Saturday, Jul,
81. Buy your Chautauqua Sunday
dinner here.
Read lurie's special in this lssu,
> and save money.
Mrs. Arthur S. Thompson lef
Thursday afternoon for New Yorl
City, where she will join her HUSBAND
A and reside. Mr.. Thompson is il
4 charge Of the New York branch of ,
q milling concern.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. w. Barre, Mr. Luth
0 er Barre and Miss Florence Barre o
: West High street, have returned iron
a weeks visit with their son an,
brother, Mr.. c. G. Barre at Montpel
A Ter, Ohio.
Misses Marguerite Bedell Leal
: Arnold, Selora Gaines and Ethe
Sickman returned Thursday from
!. six weeks trip through the west
!, They visited Yellowstone park, bot
h exposltions and have many interest
ing stories to tell.
r. Mr.. and Mrs. Martin A. Thiel hay
/. returned from a several weeks tri
h to Seattle, Wash, and the exposition
in California. They made the trip O
d the special train, sent out under tn
S, auspices OF Aladdin Temple, A. A. {
o ~, Mystic Shrine, OF which Mr.. Thi,
Is a member.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-07-30
poUeLE ELEcTRocuTloN
IN KENTUCKY

Louisville, KY, July 29-Two elec-
trocutions are set for tomorrow morn
ing in the state penitentiary. Turner
Graham, Jr., who killed Bob McMurty
in Hardin county and William Lane,
who killed his wife in Bell county,
are the men who will pay the capital
penalty.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-07-30
PERFECT RAPTURE

louisville Courier-JournaD
Isn't summer engagement delight.
full? 1t is the communion of two souls"
"Yes, and you are not expected to
spoil it all by getting married"
New Britain herald., 1915-08-21
CHARTER OAK STAKE
 HAS FINE ENTRIES
Lee AxWorthy and Peter Scott
 Among Those to Compete

The corrected list of entries for the greater Charter Oak stake, to be run Labor day has been an- nounced by the racing committee. Lee Axworthy, who smashed worlds records in punches at Cleveland this week, is among them. Tommy Mur- phy, the famous Poughkeepsie train CT, has three nominations. In all there are an even dozen aspirants for the big stake, and the honors that go with it. The list follows:
 Samuel Harris, Plymouth, III, oh. s., Axtien, by Axworthy, dam Pro- tein by Glenwood.
 Pastime Stables, Cleveland, Ohio, b. s., Lee Axworthy, by Axworthy, dam Gaiety Lee by Bingen.
 Hillandale Farm, Mamaroneck, N. Y., oh. s., Bennington, by Bellini, dam Nettie King by Nam primo King.
 Walter Cox, Dover, N. H., ch. m., Lady Downing by Hershow.
 A. Mcdonald, Indianapolis, Ind, TO. m., Duchess, by Allertine.
 " h. OIulGI, lCdSdIlOI1, Cd1., pr. s., Peter Mccormick, by Peter the Great, dam Pearl Cecil by Cecil w.
 I. l.. Borden, San Francisco, Cal, br. s., Abaloma, by Almaden D., dam Loma B., by Stam B.
 T. w. Murphy, Poughkeepsie, N. Y.> b. g., Peter Scott by Peter the Great, dam Johnny Scott by Bryson.
 T. w. Murphy, Poughkeepsie, N. Y., b. g., Bright Axworthy, by AK worthy, dam Honor Bright by An tonic.
 T. w. Murphy, Poughkeepsie, N. Y., b. m., Lulu -Lumine, by Orator, dam Lumine by Stately
 J. H. Carmichael, Sprinfeld Mass, ch g., Jack London, by Con- stanaro, dam Polly D., by Dumas.
 James Butles, New York city, ch. m., Alberta, by Directum Kelly, dam Anne Allerton by Allerton. -.....
New Britain herald., 1915-08-21

July in 1914, so that in comparison less than three weeks last year are omitted. Nevertheless, the transac- tlOnS are nearly double those of the same period of last year. This shows a sudden and remarkable revival of the speculative spirit which has been confined almost entirely to the war group and steel shares General trade was quiet, but a satisfactory degree of confidence prevails in nearly every direction based as explained in our previous advices, upon the fine har- vest and activity in the steel indus try Railroad shares are attracting more attention since it is believed that they will benefit during the last quarter of the year from the effects of tho good harvest and renewed in dustriuI activity. The future of the market will of course be largely gov erned by the progress of the war. At present no genuine peace indica- tions are in sight, although efforts to bring the struggle to an end are being made in various directions.
 Working For Reaction.
 The trading element on the floor of the exchange are still talking, and
 
 tics, however, lack aggressiveness and all offerings from this source have been readily absorbed this morning. Public participation in the market is steadily increasing the continued optimistic reports of busi- ness conditions throughout the coun- try having apparently at last awak- ened the interest of the general in- vestor in the markets possibilities. The strongest influence in shaping sentiment is unquestionably the won- derfuI improvement in the steel in- dustry According to the authorities steel production is practically at full capacity of our mills an producers for the first time in a long while are able to dictate to consumers. Of course the basic factor in the immediate sit uation is the unsettled condition in foreign exchange and until some plan is devised for fighting this the mar ket will probably show nervousness and price fluctuations will be highly irregular.
 HENRY CLEWS.
New Britain herald., 1915-08-21
ENTRIES FOR CHAMPIONSHIP.

New York, Aug. 21.-rlor than 200 entries for the national lawn tennis championship tournament which be- gins Monday, August 5O, at Forest Hills, Long Island had been received today by Robert D. Wrenr, president of tho United States National Iown Tennis association. The entries officially closed yesterday put all those mailed before midnight last night will be eligible and may not be received until Monday. Almost every tennis player of prominence in the country has entered including Maurice F. Mclaughlin, William M. Johnston, c. J. Griffin, Thomas c. Bundy, Ward Dawson, Craig Riddle, Wallace F. Johnston, Rowland Evans, George Wightman, B: l.. Law, @ J.. Arm strong, Nathaniel ". . Niles. G. P. Gardner and Irving C. Wright
New Britain herald., 1915-08-21
BRASS CO. GRANTS
 EIGHT HOUR DAY
Expected Strikes at Bridgeport
 Plants May Not Materiaize Today

Bridgeport, Aug. 21.-Labor con- ditiCns in many Bridgeport plants to- day remained practically unchanged from yesterday, due in DarI to the fact that Saturday is a short working day. The Bridgeport Brass company, em- plOying 2,00O persons. ana which has Eeen working day and night on ma terials for the Remington Arms and Ammunition Company I'll addition to regular orders, posted a notice today making effective on Monday the eight hour day in all departments.
 The Salts Textile company's entire plant was closed today and will re- main closed until after Tuesday on which day the shop committee will discuss with the management the de- mands of 1,60O persons for the eight hour day and changes in shop con- ditions.
 Screw Company Shuts Down.
 The Bridgeport Screw Company an- nounced shut down for an indefinite period, following demands made upon it by 200 workmen.
 All the employees of the Crawford
New Britain herald., 1915-08-21

Penn. State at Pittsburgh; Kentucky State at Tennessee; Louisiana at Tulane; North Carolina at Virginia; Southern California playing the Oregan Aggies at San Francisco and Vanderbilt meeting the University of the South at Nashville.
 The season will close in the east on Saturday, November 27 with the an nual Army-Navy game, played in New York this year, but will continue for another week in the south and west Notre Dame will close an autumn of much travel by playing Rice Institute at Houston, Texas; the University of New Mexico will play the U. s. Indian school at A1berquerque on November 30 and the following day Syracuse will also wind up a season of many trips with a game against the Oregon Az gies at Portland, Oregon. On Satur- day, December 4, the University of Southern California will meet Whit tier at Los Angeles and with this con- test ended, football taps will be sound- ed for another year.