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The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-12-24

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The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-12-24
Idea For Christina. peeora.ion.

In the dining room that has to have
screen TO conceal the kitchen there
may be very simple and effective ad-
dition made to the Christmas decora-
lions by pinnins holly to It, covering
the original surface completely. Lace
curtains may also he effectually used
in this way to make lovely bits Of
color I'm the room
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-12-24

tCopyrisht. 1915, by American Press Asso-
ciation1
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-12-24
Charming Christmas
Eve CustOm

A delightful custom I'm many
homes Is the reading sioud of
Christmas literature on Christ
mas eve.
After the stockings are hung
and the children are ready to be
tucked snug in their beds the
whole family gathers in front Of
the fire. while each one. large or
small. contributes something to-
war,f the invocation Of the
Christmas spirit.
Among the choice selections
that have been found especially
appropriate for this hour. when
hearts are tender and receptive.
are Dickens Christmas Carol
bits from Herrick- Walter Scott
and George withers. Reginald He
hers 'Star Of the East" In
Tiers beautifu carol '-AIl Praise
to the Eternal E.0rd.- Aifred
Domett's Christmas hymn. Phfs-
HIPS Brooks exquisite ''Oh. LAff1e
Town Of Bethiehemt- OF any Of
the Christmas gems written b.
Mrs. Sangster. Margaret DeRand-
Louisa NJ -Alcot- and other Amer
lean and English writers
Last In the reading co@es the
simple Testament story Of the
Nativity. and just ther rs the
children are ready to ~camper
on to bed the recitation in con-
cert Of that wonderful ever new
! Christmas poem Twas the
Night Pefore ChriStmas.- their
exit being appropriately tiued to
its conclusion:
Merry Christmas 60 an
And 40 ali good u&gAfi
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The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-12-24

No New Way Of Keeping Christmas.
have among my friends some who
have tried new ways Of keeping Christ
mas. says an English writer. They.
have not been u success. When folk
have done a thing in one way for some
hundreds of years 1t Is not easy to In
vent better way of doing it. or
course II has been done sometimes
We have the steam engine. the electric
telegraph, ana 50 on, but with regard
to keeping Christmas day no one seems
likely to invent anything new that will
be as good az the old. Roses and lilies
win not do instead Of holly and mistle
toe. and there is no satisfactory sub
stitutc for beef, turkey, plum pudding
and mince pies
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-12-24

Musical Christmas rec rro'osr.
For the Christmas tree a holder
which will certainly delight the chill
dren was placed ON the market several
years ago. The holder consists Of
nickel plated base. containing a music
box. The tree Is held iirmly by thres
strong prongs and screws. Whet
wound mp the music begins To p,a,
and the Christmas tree slowly revolves
This makes tine effect. The holde
Is simply constructed. and the tree ca
he fastened IN II in little time. n
matter how large or how small u
case of the tree. the pronss eani
quickly adjusted to hold il firnlv
place. 1t l. very Desirable to have '
Christmas tree sta'rs Trml-
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-12-24
ABotanicalEnor
A Christmas Poem
By CoODLoE THOMAS.


copyright 1915. by American Press Aszo-
ciation-I
DOGGY wore a spris Of msslesoe.
i Wore il Chnstmas eve Of
course you know
What the consequences were
Wearing that-and m her han.
no, to blame for dong 90.
How could she know It was
mestlesoe-
Just sprig Of green she found
Lying careIessly arounde
GONE. said Peggy wasn't ve1y slow
~ AT party weanng mistetoe
And Eight IN her blue eyes
Net exactly shocked surprise.
nEGGYS not the least to blame.
although
Twas remarked. concerning ms
tletoe.
Her mistake seemed odd You see.
Peg esceis IN botanyl
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-12-24
STREAM B RndER
REAL ESTATE AND Loans

Farms and city property bought. sola
and exchanged. Properties rented anA
rents collected Fire insurance . spe-
eialty. Representing IA old reliable
stock companies. Accident insurance,
nve stock insurance. Plate giass inS
surance. automobile insurance, II faca
ne can insure any property you mayl
have Surety bonds on all kinda can
and see us. Room Sips bldg. South
Main St Cit phone No. 447 Black:
Luther a Stream VIM. =. Rims,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-10
BRAZILIAN MINISTER NOT FLEEING MEXICO.
 SAYS EMBASSY HERE

Long Branch, Aug. 1e.-Donaicio Dagama, the Brazilian ambassador to the United States, whose summer ern- bassy is located here, authorized the statement today that Jose Cardozo De fOliveira, the Brazilian minister to Mexico City, was leaving there at this time chiefly to inform the Washing ton government and Pan-American diplomats on the general situation in Mexico.
 The impression given at the em- bassy was that the Brazilian minister was not fleeing from Carranza but his departure was the result of an announcement made several weeks ago whereby the minister was to leave if conditions became unbear- able Senor Cardozo himself has felt at times the pinch of hunger. and his health has been impaired by the bur den and strain of his work in caring for American interests. The minis ter several times has been given au- thority by his government to leave Mexico City. but each time has pre- ferred to continue serving the United States. His departure at this time is said to be due. however, not only to the fact that he could assist the Pan American conferees but that he fear ed the Carranza occupation of the capital might not last long and that communication might again be in terrupted, making it impossible to get to Vera Cruz. s
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-10
General Ordnance Go.
 Gives Eight Hour Day

Derby. Aug. 1o-Cornnencing to- day at the plant of the General Ord nance company, the employees went on an eight-hour day, a notice to that effect having been posted at the con cern just before the noon hour Satur- day. The shorter work day for the employees is voluntary on the part of the concern, and because of the action the employees are more than pleased. At present there are about 100 men employed at the place, which was started only a few months ago. All of the men are skilled worknen, and the company since opening has been unusually busy.
 With the adoption of the eight-hour workday which practically gives the employees a 25 per cent. increase, there is a probability that another force of workrnen to comprise another shift of eight hours will be engaged. While engaged in the manufacture of war fare am 1llunition, the company is said to specialize in the Davis aeroplane gun, and with the orders on hand the concern has several years of ac- tiVity before it.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-10
uT NEuR WHOSE GAR CAUSED INJURIES TO FIVE
Case Continued in City CoI1rtNo of Passeng
 CTS Dangefou ously Hurt.

Tfle case of Nathan Goldberg, Of Fairfield driver of the ;jitney that crashed into a trolley pole at Fair n4ld avenue and Grove street at I o. 45 lest evening IfijtirIFlg three passenr- gers was Continued until August 24, under bonds Of $100.
 | Joseph Baltovitch, aged 20,s residing 320 4Lenox avenue was removed to the GaIem hospital after the acciz dent with what was at first thought :. to be fracture of his skull, which f1l1g gH1t prove fatal. It was found that severe shock ar1ds 1acerations about frs face and head After receiving treathnent here he was removed to his home where he is resting com fortab1y today.
 Accor ding to statement made to the police today by John . Phelps. of the Phelps B Lashar Paper Go, 45 z Golden Hill street, Goldberg was driving in the center of the car 4Jnel9sA geing Bestward, and upon hhen Riag aa1aoappra uf9a a trolley in the srear of the jitney, turned his ma sechinee to the right to allow the trol- ! 1ey to pass Tn so doing the jitney, which according to Phelps was traEeIing at a moderate speed, slowed s0n the damp pavement and co1Iided with a trolley pole. The auto over turned and tlareW the occupants into the road
 call was Sent for fhe Emergency ambulance and the injured passen- ssers except Baltoyitch were taken to .igtnes Endergency hospital where they s9se lived treatTn ent. Those injured in the shakeup, besides Baltovitch were En6ch Peterson 6 g Bennett street. cut On fofehead. laeerations and se- were shock; Albert Osrnan, AS Ben flett street. bruised collar bone, abra- sfons to head and body and shock John T. Phelps, of Phelps 6 Lasha1 Paper Co, 45 Golden Hill street bruises on body and shock.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-10
MACHINlSTS PLAN NOON MEETINGS IN
 CITY HENCEFORTH
Determined to Exercise Rights, Declares Bowen,
 One of Prisoners.

Monday meetings are going to be held in Bridgeport under the auspices of the Machinists' union. This an- nouncement was definitely made from labor headq uarters today.
 We will not allow any one to take from us our constitutional rights, " said George Bowen when he reached machinists' headquarters after the court session. We vii consult with our attorneys today and ascertain just what method will be best to secure freedom of speech. We can secure an injunction restraining the police from interfering with us temporarily but do not like to take this method as the in Junction has always been frowned upon by union men against whom it was used unnecessarily in the west. If there is any way that our rights can be determined we would prefer that method and will at once submit this question to our attorneys"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-10
TAKES DOORS OFF PLACES HE WANTS
 TO LOOT FOR FUN
Police Capture Youth Who Becomes Clever Forger
 Through Love of Crime.

One of the c1everest forgers with whom the police of this city have had to deal in many years, was caught at 4 o'clock this morning when, after more than a weeks search, Detective Peter Hall arrested Robert Bucking- ham of Armstrong court.
 Although he is only 20 years old, it has been found thatSBuelxinghan has a mania for crime According to the police his favorite pastine is unscrew- ing the hinges of doors leading into offices and stores and ransacking them often taking nothing of value He confessed today.
 In the city court this morning Buck ingham was arraigned before Judge Frank L.. Wilder on the charge of burglarizing the office of the Connec- ticut Metal Go, on Knowlton street, from which he stole the company's check book. on July 26. and cashed "a check for SIS drawn on the City National Bank and payable to Henry Watson
 Buckingham was accustomed to visit the office about once every two weeks, gaining entrances by unscrew- ing the hinges on the office door after which he would sit down at the pres ident's desk and draw up checks for various amounts, then put the check book back into the desk, make his
 
 way out replace the hinges with a screw driver which was m his posses sion when captured.
 During the last two months Buck ingham has cashed cheeks on the City National bank, endorsed by. w. J. Lan- silver and Guy L. Hammond, directors of the company, aggregating over $20o. The names of the directors were. forged by Buckingham. .Oae week ago. he presented a check for Ss6 at the American Bank & Trust Go on East, Main street, but the cash fer had been warned of the other for geries and refused Go cash the check at the same time notifying thespolice of the attempted forgery and giving a description of the cheek bearer to the police.
 Detective Hall rounded up Bucking- ham, who has made complete con fession Of the forgeries, which may lead to duplicating two other young men about town. In the Scity court this morning the case was continued until Friday under bonds of s1, GOO.
 Later it was asserted that Bucking- nam had ransacked lockers of Naval Militia members at. the armory but 1 took nothing.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-10
RESTORE VETERAN LETTER CARRIERS
 SALARY TO Sl2OO


 John H. Casey, the veteran letter carrier whose salary was recently re- duced from $1.2o0 to s1 ,0oo per year with his own consent will have to take the $1 200 per year whether he wants it or not. When the ruling was made that no carrier who collected the mails and did not deliver them should re- ceive more than $1, 900 a year, MT. Ca sey, who was a $1, 200 man, was given an opportunity to retain his salary and become a delivery clerk but he thought that his eyesight was failing a bit and preferred to take the cut and retain his old. position.
 Because of his long service in the department, Postmas ster c. F. Greene entered a protest to Postma ster Gen. teral A. S. Bur1eaon who, on reviewing the case, overru1ed the act made by ] one of his subordinates, finding that in laecordance with the resolution of March 4, 1915, the appropriation for the postal services for the year con- tain the following provision: That letter carriers assigned to col Hleetfon service, who were promoted to 1 the higher grades in accordance with the classification act approved March l2, 1907, and whose salaries have been reduced during the last year through no delinquency or charges of miscon- duct on their part shall be restored to their former grades
 In accordance with this ruling MT. Casey will again receive his S1,20O per year.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-10
Wilder Convicts Three Union Men Arrested For
 Speaking At Loco Plant
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eContinaed from Page One.3 violations Of public order or acts tending to the disturbance there $ of 6 Cyc. 1o241. ".It is the dis turbance of public order by amy act of violence or by any act like Iy to produce violence Or which by causing consternation or alarm disturbs the peace of the com
 nunity (171N N. Y. 429). .I may consist of acts done in defending ones own rights (18 R. Y. 4739 in making a noise on ones own prop erty l254 No. 3O9)4 or in lawfully making speeches in public place (85 App. Div. 170).
 In the present case. the accused at tempted to address a large crowd of persons after being forbidden by the mayor acting under. the charter and as the executive head of the city. It is difficult to conceive of an act more likely &to cause a riot or acts of yio- 1ence or of public. disturbance than in attempting to hold an open aiz meeting near 3, large factory when forbidden by tn emayor.
 If the mayors acts were not justi- fled by the circunstances, the remedy has been already pointed out.
 The accused should have desisted and applied to. the civi1scourts for re lief if he felt aggrfeved, and not re- aiiired the police to place him under arrest in the presence of a large crowd of persons.
 As this case is more or less in. ths Of $1|and costs is imposed and execu- ton thereof is suspended.
 WILDER / 2 fz5-iTa T
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-10
A B o PEACE PLAN
 FOR MEXICO READY

z Washington, Aug. 1o.-with a den- mite program for the tpacifcation of Mexico agreed upon, administration ogieials today were ready for the re- sumption of American confer enees in New York tomorrow. At that time the plan will be taken up for formal ratification. Secretary Lan- sing, in an announcement, said that an agreement had been reached when the conference adjourned last Friday and that a recess was taken that tH might consult with President Wilson regarding it.
 "I have consulted him on the mat ter he said, 'tand we are. ready to go on withS the conferences" ~
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-10
Submarine Is Sunk
 By Aero Bomb
Continued fror71 .Page l

The fact that the German warshipa were forced to retire is a. source Of satisfaction to the British press, which finds encouragement in. this fact.
 The, British advance in the vicinity of Hoag, while not cornparaible with the tremendous action in Poland, marked the most important engage ment in which the British army has figured since the battle of Fest1bert in May. The gain was small and still has to be maintained against the almost inestimaible German counter attack.
 The Balkan situation is still chaotic. Despatches from Sa1onika say that the Austro-German plan to strike again at Serbia already has found expres- sion in a. concentration of Teutonic forces along the Serbian frontier. It is said 100, 900 men have been nassed near Orsova, Hungary, which may be the forerunner of the predicted cam paign through Serbia for the relief of Turkey. Italy as yet has not decIar- ed war on Turkey but Athens reports that Italian consuIs are leaving the Ottoman empire, entrusting their af- fairs to their American colleagues.
 If this be trues it probably means that impending developments in the Balkans dictated the action of Italy.
 It has been rumored frequently that
 
 France and England in the GaIlipoli positions but thus far such reports have not been borne out.
 For Gernanys reported peace over lures to Russia the British press finds only sarcasm. Virtually all papers reiterate editorially what officials have insisted so often that there can Joe no peace until the alias have gained the victory.
 ZeppeIins in Russia. London, Aug 10.-A dispatch to Reuters News Agency from Petro- grad says that the first steps for the evacuation of Wilma (about. 5 miles southeast of Kovno) have been taken by the removal of some of the pub lie institutions and the contents of the public library and museums. The railroad from Wilma south wards, the despatch adds, has been the object of active attention by Ger ] man Zeppe1ins. Twelve bombs. five of which were incendiary, have been dropped on Bialystok, while sirnul- | taneous visit was paid to the Kovel | railroad depot, the despatch continues
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-10
DERBY STRIKERS EXPECT
 ANSWER BEFORE NIGHT

Derby, Aug. 10. - Seventy-five workers of the Dairy Machinery and Construction Com pany. on Housatonic avenue, who struck a. week ago be- cause some of the IS nachinists en- ployed in the plant had been dis charged when seeking better condi- tions are expecting a decisive answer from the officials before night on the eight-hour demand. The plant is be- ing picketted against the employment of outside machinists. In the event that the demands are not granted it is said that the full force of work men including machinists and sheet metal workers will be called on strike.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-10
 sD1ED

BGpeAEsTHY Yin shelton, ct.. Aug. sFssf10, 1915, Gecelias daughter Of Mi at11 chaeI and the late Margaret Me Carti1ys aged Is years 5 months Friends are invited to attend the safuneral from the resi dence of Mrs. sT*ai Thomas Farrell, 137 Caroline street, on Thursday, Aug. 12 at 80 a. nl and from St. Charles church at g a. r1., Interment St sAfichaePs ceme- tery. L 10 b* 1EcK KENNAL-In this city, August g, 1915, Edward McKenna
 szszsa Friends are invited to attend the 1s funeral from the undertaking par zsE gzorst or NJ a. Cannon No. 1051 Fosd street on Wednesday, Aug. 1T. at 8:G co a. m. and from St CharIes8 church at 8s30 o'clock. Sssss Fairfield as G0NDON this city. Aug. 9, 1915, Ellen. widow of Nicholas Condon.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from the undertaking par 1ors of CuI1fnan & Mullins, S64 Main street. on Wednesday,, Aug. II, al g.15 a. m., and from St. Charles church at 9.45 a. m Intern ent St Michaelss cemetery. a* CASEY--In this city. Aug s. 1915 Mfchaei D. Casey
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from his late residence, 266 coIeInan street on " ednesday. Aug, at E8 30 a. m, and from St. Au- SlsfIne2s church at g a. m Inter ment St MfchaeI's cemetery.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-10
Many Inquiries For
 Passports Coming Tn

Demands for passports by those who wish to visit Canada or other foreign countries still continues. Naturalization Clerk M. J. Flanagan his morning received three applica- ions for blanks, which will be filled out and returned later, and four per sons ca11ed4 on the. telephone to ask about passports. Charles A. Beer of Stamford applied for one this morn ing. He intends to visit Canada on a vacation trip.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-10
HENRY s. kETCHUM.

The funeral Of Henry S. Ketchun will be held at 37s: 8Os this evening at the naortuarys chapel of Henry B. Bish= op- Rev Earle H. Kenyon, rector of St Paul's Episcopal church will con duct the services and the. body.ss will be taken tomorrow morning to Car mel N. Y., for interment.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-10
Refuses Hospital Treatment; Now
 Seriously III

Paul veras 2of z34 Church street fell down stairs Saturday night and three ribs were broken He was taken to the Bridgeport hospital in the ener- .geney ambulance but he refused to stay. This morning the ambulance was called to "A Reilly street and Ve- ras was found there in 9 serious con- ditioI. The physician on the an1bu- lance thought he had p1eurisy but at the hospital it was said that his hurts were confined Ito the rib injuries.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-10
ELLEN GoNDoN.

Ellen. widow Of Michael Condon. died suddenly yesterday afternoon.
 Mrs.4 Gondon who formerly lived at 1070 Pembroke street, is survived by as son. Patrick Riley of Waterbury, and two daughters, Mrs William Hennes- sey an q Miss Bridget Riley of this city The body has been removed to the undertaking parlors of CuIlinan 6 Mullins, Whence the funeral will
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-10
SEYMOUR MACHINTsTs
 WALK OUT ON STRIKE

Seymour, Aug. 1o.-Eighteen ma chinists employed by the Seymour Manufa curing Company, aanufac- turing war munitions, struck for bet ter wages last night. The strike was declared because of discrimination against Franklin Heating who was delegated by the men to visit Super intendent Hackett of the factory and ask for an increase in overtime wage between the hours of and g o'clock D. m.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-10
CEGELIA AEeeARTHYs

CeceIia, daughter of Michael and the late Margaret Mccarthy died this morning in Shelton at the age of ! years: Miss Mccarthy was we'll known. and liked and had numerous friends who will be grievede to learn of her death. The body has been re- moved to the home of Mrs. Thomas Farrell of t37 Caroline street where the funeral will be helds a
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-10

 AND AEROS IN BATTLE

London, Aug 1o.-An attack by German airships which flew over the English coast last night was an- bureau The statement says one of the airships was damaged by British aerop1anes and was lowed into Ostend.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-10
, Gen. seott Meets viIla.

EI Paso. Aug. 1o.-General Fran cisco Villa crossed the international border today and entered into a con ference with General Hugh L. Scott chief of staff of the United States army, at the home of J. F. Williams. General Scott is a guest of the Will Hams
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-10
STATE DAIRYNrEN MEET

Storrs, Conn, Aug 1o--The annual meeting of the Connecticut Dairym en' S association opened here today. It will continue through tomorrow. Ad- dresses by men prominent in the dairy business in the state were features of the session.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-10
Judge Orders Police
 To Arrest Drivers
 of Overcrowded Cars

Judge Frank L. Wilder issued an or der this morning to policemen in the city court to, arrest my driver on jit- neys brother livery cars that are over crowded. He declared it is time the practice was stopped.
 Julius King, a jftneur of 49e Spruce street, was fined s for allowing pas ssengers to ride on the running board of his jitney.