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The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-02-09
.NEUTRALS DISTURBED
BY GERMAN DECREE
United States Likely TO Wire a
Protest TO Berlin

Washington, Feb. 6.-The German
announcement that after Feb. Is all
vessels, neutral and belligerent. will
be In danger of destruction by Ger
man naval forces II they approach
Great Briatin, is generally regarded
here as one OF the most serious devel.
opments affecting the United States
that has arisen since the outbreak Of
the war. Since the state department
has not yet received officially the Ger.
man notice. 1t has rot been formally
Nnken under consideration. Unofficial,
tty. however, the German decree Is the
chief topic In administration quar-
ters. The state department has cabled
Ambassador Gerard at Berlin for the
official tex; Of the announcement.
That other neutrals regard with
gravity the situation precipitated by
Germany was also indicated in the
call at the state department of the
Netherlands minister. The minister
wishes to get the views Of the United
States government on the issue at
tho earlieR.. possible moment The
German announcement places the
coast of Holland under practically the
same ban as that OF Great Britain.
No question is raised against Ger.
many's declaration that the waters
around Great Britain are within the
zone of war. TO disregard the lives
OF noncombatants In the execution of
this declared policy will bring the
United States into this phase of the
question II Americans are made the
victims.
The German government has taken
n position for which absolutely no
precedent Ia found In international
law. II is unaeard OF for belliger-
ent government to propose to take
vengeance on neutral vessels because
II has reason to believe that belliger.
ent vessels are sailing under false
oolors by uSlng neutral flags to con.
ceal their real nationality.
Germany is trying to bring about
cessation of all ocean traffic with
Great Britain, This il a belligerent
right, but il Ia provided in the ac-
cepted rules of war that 1t must be
done by n blockade, The United
States already has protested to
Great Britain that fear OF seizure and
delay has been deterrent of Ameri.
can shipping, and II seems certain
that protest will be made to Ger
many against the Intimidation Of
American shipping by hints OF actual
destruction.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-02-09
TO THE POINT

Hoof and mouth disease has broken
out again In the stockyards at Jersey
City.
American steamer Colon grounded
on the bar Mt the entrance to the har-
Dor of Topolobampo, Mexico.
Edward Tilden. sixty. well known
packer and banker OF Chicago. died
after a brief attack OF qulnsy.
Two Chinese hatchetmen, Eng Hing
and Lee Dock, were electrocuted ai
Sing Sing prison, New York, FOR the
r,nrder OF countryman.
Mrs. Lizzie Drake, Mrs. Irene Spen-
GER and her daughter, Gertrude spen.
Ger. were foully slain at their home
ri Salamanca, N. Y. Their heads ned
been crushed with q sledge hammer
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-02-09
TORN FROM MOORINGS
Coal Fleet and Snasboat Carried
Away by Swell In the Ohio.


Cincinnati. Feb. 6.-The rising
waters of the Ohio river tore from
their moorings coal feet of rs load
ed and l3 empty barges. The govern.
ment snagboat r. A. Woodruff was
caught by the barges and swept down
the river, as were several shanty-
boats. which sank, and a few men
and women occupying them had mar
row escapes from drowning. The
Woodruff was overhauled by a feet
of harbor steamers which brought it
10 shore and then continued down the
river after the barges, nearly all OF
which were saved.
Other damage caused by the flood
was due to the rising water entering
homes and business houses in the
lower part OF the city. Charitable or
ganizations are prepared to relieve
those in distress.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-02-09
DEFEND THEIR
FOUNDATIONS
Carnegie and Rockefeller, Senior,
Appear On the Stand.
MAKE INTERESTING WITNESSES

Both Declare the Institutions They
Founded Do Not Constitute a Men.
ace to the Religious, Political or
Educational Liberty Of the People.
John D. Would Be Glad to See
Workers as Partners In Business
New York, Feb 6.--John d. Rocke-
feller, Sr., and Andrew Carnegie tes-
titled before the federal commission
on industrial relations. They defend
ed the foundations which they have
endowed with their wealth, and nel.
ther would say he believed that the
institutions constituted menace to
the religious. political or educational
liberty of the people of the United
States. A desire to promote the wei
fare OF mankind, and tnat alone, they
said, prompted them to establish the
foundations which bear their names.
In his testimony Mr. Carnegie re-
Eealed that up to the close of last year
his donations totaled s324,657 ,399
His present business, he added, was
to do all the good he could In this
world. He sketched the growth of his
steel business and said he never had
ruch good time in his life" as when
he was talking to his employees. Car
regie invited the commissioners to
visit the Carnegie institute in Pitts
burgh. Commissioner Walsh informed
him that the commission planned to
hold hearings i'm Pittsburgh at later
date and that it might accept his in
vitation.
Mr.. Rockefeller was assisted to the
witness stand by members of mis- per-
sonal staff He spoke very slowly
and calmly The oil magnate declared
that his motive was to devote por.
ton OF his fortune to the services Of
his fellow men. He said he regarded
the right to rescind the charters OF
the foundations as sufficient guaran-
tee against abuse of the funds.
Mr. Rockefeller told now he direct.
ed his business enterprises and the
part he played in the administration
of the foundations. He said he would
grant all men the right to organize,
workingmen and business men as
well. providing they, kept within the
proper limitations in respect to the
law and to Safeguarding the general
interests of the pdblic. He stated he
would be happy to surrender his hold.
ings, either in whole or in part, and
let the workers have voice in the
board OF directors, just as all other
stockholders do, thus giving, them
come of the profits Of their labor. He
would be very happy also, he said, to
see the workers be his partners in
business.
The witness declared that he had a
great deal Of confidence In the Amer
lean people and their goodness. In.
tegrity and common sense, said he.
are sufficient security for the founda-
ton. Mr.. Rockefeller mad never con.
Didered the grievances submitted to
the Colorado Fuel and Iron company
by his employees. He pointed out that
he was a retired business man and
had been such for manv years.
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ment Officials of the state and justice
departments were In conference over
the case, but no action will be taken
by the federal government in WASH
ington until the receipt here of the re-
port Of the United tSates commission
er to be designated by the department
Of justice-probably the one nearest to
Vanceboro-to hear the case. The
case will first have to be passed upon
by the United States commissioner or
by the federal courts, and it is alto
gether probable that the supreme
court of the United States will uiti-
mateiy have to deliver it's opinion be-
fore 1t Is determined whether Horn
has committed crime for which he
can be extradited. Under the statutes
of the United tates, which are rather
explicit on matters of extradition,
neither Secretary Bryan nor any other
federal official has authority to sur
render Horn into the hands Of any Ca
madam official until the prisoner has
had proper hearing and has been
committed by order Of the judicial au-
thorities handling the case in this
country.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-02-09
10 ATTACK TRANSPORTS
'csrman Naval General staff Warns
Neutral Shipping.

F<eNe' S''PPfV6s
Berlin tVia Wireless to Sayville,
L. ~. Feb. 6.---The chief OF the Ger
Suan naval stan issued the following
statement England is on the eve OF
Ahtpning imerous troops and large
quantities Of war material to France.
-Agsinat III ne English transports we
WI proceed with all the means of
vaxfare at our disposal. Neutral ship
Ssng iB earnestly cautioned against
9GUroachins the northern or the west
s0a COASTS Ct France. as In these
Waters such vessels would run the
sesraoxs ris~ OF being coufounded with
~Afps whose purposes are warlike.
JtAe best ronte for the North sea 10
ogWOnd Scotland"
esemsns Transporting Submarines.
Tendon, Feb. 6.--Germany Ia max.
~ extensive preparations for the
vopokade Of England that has been
4Dcreed to go into effect on Feb. IS.
a dtspatch received from Amsterdam
~&nted that several submarines had
0Trtved at Zeebrugge. the German ma.
v1l base on the Belgian coast. II Is
r9pected that these win be used to
ATTACK British transports and mer.
chant ships.
At Our Boarding House.
The Star Boarder- What is this
ss,read In the steak The Waitress
You asked for steak two inches thick.
and we had 10 sew three regular steaks
'segether. ~jr. Philadelphia Ledger.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-02-09
REPUBLICANS IN CONTROL
Boyle and McGiffert New Members
Of State Tax Commission.

Boyle and McGiffert New Members
OF State Tax Commission.
Columbus, Feb. 6.--James Boyle of
Columbus, who was in charge of the
publicity bureau Of the Republican
state executive committee during the
campaign last fall, and James II. Nc.
Giffert, an Ashtabula attorney, were
appointed members of the state tax
commission by Governor Willis. Boyle
succeeds Chris Pabst OF Hamilton,
Democrat, for the term ending the
second Monday in February, 1917,
while McCilfert takes the place Of q
e. Mum OF Bowling Green, Republi.
can, being appointed for term of six
years. These appointments turn the
commission over to Republican con.
troll.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-02-09
Vo!lva's Wife Dead.

Chicago, Feb. 6.-After an illness
OF sixteen months, Mrs. Wilbur Glenn
Voliva, wife of the successor of John
Alexander Dowie as head of the Chris.
tian Catholic church Of Zion City. Is
dead. Throughout his wife's Illness
Noliva denounced those who criti
eised MIN for permitting no physician.
excepting the health commissioner OF
Zion City, to attend his wife.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-02-09

twenty y-eight ships OF war. Upon the
completion of Mr.. Underwood's work
the bill went 10 the senate providing
for only twenty-one additions to the
deet. The measure was robbed of six
submarines, one hospital ship and
one transport. 1t provides for the
construction of two dreadnaughts, to
cost $500, ,000 each
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-02-09
Rla Liner rorpedosdi

New York, Feb. 6.-The New York
Tribune prints rumor from Wash
ipgton to the effect that the former
Cunard liner Campania, which is now
being used as British transport, has
teen torpedoed by German subma-
rine in the English chanuel,
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-02-09
Chinese Language.

Where the Chinese language. writ
ten or spoken. came from nobody
knows any more than they know
where the original Chinese themselves
came from But II Is probable that the
PRIMARY Chinese characters existed
a,o0 years ago pretty much as tney do
'sstny
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-02-09
A Psrt;no shot.

ChOlly imaking date,-very well;
IN be there bright and early. Miss
Keen-Be there early anyway. | went
ask the other thing. Boston Trans
cript.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-02-09
Her ROYAL N;be.

well. is our dinner party going o1
all right tOnight?"
II hope So"
"And what are we to haver'
II don't know us yet The cook u
to give me an audience at 4:80."-Lou-
isville Courier Journal
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-02-09
Very Likely.

It's sad thing to witness goodbys
between young lovers, but We suppose
the miikman gets used to it.-Florida
Times Union
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-02-09
Killed In Mine,

Glouster o., Feb. 6.-John Jones, a
son of Councilman Lewis Jones OF
this city, was run over by motor in
mine 25f at Jacksonville, and died an
hour later ~ result OF his injuries.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-02-09
THIS W0MAN'S
SICKNESS
Quickly Yielded To Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound.

Socu Ayuio L. = sh
hams Vegetable
Compound has done
for me. l suffered
very much from a
female trouble. 1
had bearing down
pains, was irregular
and at times could
hardly walk across
the room. / was
unable to do my
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-02-09

Ny hopes are not always reaaised,
bvt always hope. Ovid
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-02-09
g cut from 5000 to $4,000.

be cnt from 5000 to $4,000
In the state bureau OF inspection
and supervision Of public Offices one
OF the three examiners is to be drop-
ped and the salaries Of the remain
ing two ont from $4,000 to $4,000. The
salary Of chief boiler inspector Is to
suffer a reduction from $2.160 to ST..
500 The salary Of state insurance
superintendent is to be cut from s6.-
900 to $4,000
Il. o. Randall, supreme court re.
porter, Is to have nis salary reduced
from $4,000 to $4,000 Newton w.
Miller, recently appointed Panama.
Pacific exposition commissioner, win
receive sl,oo0 'ess than HIS uredeces.
sor received, which was $4,000.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-02-09
Wealthy roledoan Dead.

Toledo, Feb 6.---John Henry Spiel
busch, former city treasurer. is dead
lie was very WEALTHY.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-02-09

Both Declare the Institutions They
Founded Do Not Constitute Men.
ace to the Religious, Political or
Educational Liberty Of the People.
John D. Would Be Glad to See
Workers as Partners In Business
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1915-10-05
SPECIAL ASSESSMENT NOTICE.
Macadam Paving, Street Sprinkling
Water Main Extension, Etc.

Notice is hereby given that the Board of
Public Works of the city of Wausau has com
pleted and filed with the City Clerk a report
showing the cost and an abstract OF the assess
ment of One-half the cost thereof, on AUDITING
property of the macadam paving and includ-
ing curbing on Jackson street from Seventh
street to the railroad track, and including
curb and gutter on Mcclellan street from
Fourth to Sixth streets, and of macadam pave
ment ON Second Ave. from Spruce to Bridge
street. and First Ave from Spruce to Oak
streets, and Division alley from Fifth street
to Grand avenue.
Also report showing the cost and an assess
ment of one-half the cost thereof upon abutt-
ing property for extending water main service
on the following streets in the city of WauSau
Park Ave. from Third to Fifth streets, Hum
boldt Ave. from Third to Sixth streets, Fifth
Ave. S. north of Stewart Ave-, Seventh Ave.
s. north of Stewart Ave, Sixth Ave. 5. be-
tween Garfield Ave. and Stewart Ave. Third
Ave. S. south of Thomas street, Second Ave.
N. south of Bridge street. First Ave. N. be-
tween Bridge street and Union Ave, Steuben
street from Ninth to Twelfth and Cleveland
Ave. from Williams to Rosenkranz streets
and service connections on First and Second
AYES N. Also for water mains on south
Fifth street. between Forest and Division
alley, east Plumer street. between Bells and
Tenth street, and west Union Ave. between
First and Cherry streets.
Also a report showing the cost and an assess
ment of one-half the cost thereof upon abutt-
ing property for street Sprinkling and-clean-
ing upon various improved streets in the city
of Wausau.
Also report of the cost and an assessment
thereof upon abutting property for sewer con-
struction on Young street and Grand Ave
south Of Stroller's Lane All in accordance
with the order and direction of the Common
Council of said city.
All persons interested are hereby notified
that said reports and assessments are open to
review. And that the Board of Public Works
OF said city of WauSau will meet at the
mayors office on November u, 1915, from to
IL a. M, to hear all objections which may be
made thereto.
Dated WauSau, Wis. Oct. 5. 1915.
JOHN RINGLE
H. f. MARQUARDT,
B. G. GOWEN,
(O5-2t Board of Public Works
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1915-10-05
READ THIS LADIES.
It's About Your Furs.

A. f. Davis, an expert furrier rep
resenting the Truesdell Fur Coat Co.
of Berlin, Wis, will be at the Hotel
Bells every Friday until further
notice where you can see him and get
free estimates on having your fur
garments of all kinds remodeled or
repaired. For several years / have
made these weekly trips to Stevens
Point, Grand Rapids and Marshfield,
where | have over two hundred salts
fed customers and you will do your
self an injustice to have this work
done elsewhere, until you have seen
me and gotten my reasonable price
on this kind of work.
| also carry some new and nifty
samples of fur sets and coats which
will be glad to show and take your
orders for.
We also make mems fur and fur
lined coats to order and repair old
coats, putting on new collars, cloth
shells, etc
We make over old seal skin caps
and return them to you as good as
new. l will call at the homes of
parties who cannot get to the hotel
to see me if you will telephone or
drop me card. Remember the day,
Friday, and get your orders in early.
1W adv
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1915-10-05
HAIR AND SCALP
NEED DAILY CARE
Beautiful Hair is Within the Reach
of all

If you value the appearance of your
hair you should treat your scalp as
often and we'll as you brush your teeth
and rub into the scalp pores twice
daily a little Partisan Sage. This
treatment is not mere chair tonic. -
1t is bottled nourishment for the hair
roots and it is simply wonderful what
an improvement its use for even a
week will make in the appearance of
anyone's hair. 1t never Injuries, is
delightfully."- cool and pleasant to the
scalp and takes out the dull, lifeless
look in the hair, making it soft, fluffy
glossy and beautiful. Two or three
applications remove every trace of
dandruff, and daily use will prevent
its return. w. w. Albers and the
leading druggists everywhere can fur
nish you with Partisan Sage-it costs
but trifle.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1915-10-05
MOSINEE.

Mosinee is to have a new electric
sign. 1t will be "Mosinee' in two
foot letters placed on the east end OF
the main bridge. Mosinee is enter
prising. Now if its citizens would
commence a direct road to Wausau
on the west side of the Wisconsin
river, it would make the town hum
mer and increase travel through its
confines 100 per cent. 1t may take
ten years, but make start.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1915-10-05
OUR NJ. N. COR NER.
BE SWIFT

Be swift. dear heart. in loving:
For time is BRIEF
And thou mays't soon along life's highway
Keep step with grief.
Be swift. dear heart. in saying
The kindly word.
When ears are sealed thy passionate pleading
VIII not be heard.
Be swift, dear heart in doing
The gracious deed;
Lest soon they whom thou holdest dearest
Be past the need.
Be swift. dear heart. in giving
The rare sweet flower.
Nor wait to heap with bio oms the casket
In some sad hour.
Dear heart. be swift in loving
Time spe edeth on
And all thy chance of blessed service
Will soon be gone. Selected
Oct 1st was indeed an ideal autumn
day. So much cloudy weather has
been somewhat depressing, and the
severe frosts short time ago, seemed
to kill the foliage with frequent
showers helping to prolong the life,
the leaves are passing gradually, and
| beautifully.
A year ago one writer said of the
| European refugees, "They are like
autumn leaves, driven before the
wind" Can we family realize the
terror and suffering that has been
experienced thru the past year? and
here we still are living in peace and
quiet, comparatively.
Surely none of US ought to COM
plain. The coming winter will be a
hard one, no doubt, with high prices
and many men out Of work. 1t is for
each one of us to ask ourselves, "What
can we do to better conditions-to
tighten the burden of others less for
tunate. AS one member says, "to
make some poor woman's life, less of
g same old tune.
Rummage sales seem to be the Or
der of the day, and should be en-
| couraged. There are always some to
find fault; some say things should be
| given to the poor. Now, few people
wish to be given to, besides we sell
dom know of others whose cast off
clothing would fit. Very many moth
ers have not the time or ability to
make over garments, whereas, at a
| sale, each can select what she wants,
pay small sum, and is not made to
| feel that she is an object of charity;
rather is helping along worthy
cause.
"Save Everything" is one of our
notices, and this means burning or
burrying everything useless.
1t means economy In buying, wear
ing, and putting away. Much is spoiled
by not washing and mending in time
Shoes are often left to dry and shrink,
when if creased and stuffed with
something to keep their shape they
would be as good as new for some
other. Discards should not be thrown
anywhere to gather dust and moths
and to get out of fashion, when we
should not blame anybody for not
wanting to wear them.
Who will suggest Improvements in
rummage sales? Whatever is worth
doing at all, is worth doing well.
We meet on Friday next, Oct. 8th,
Mrs. Anton Schlais, loo w. Forest St.
Milwaukee is going to have a
$4,000 hotel which will be erected
on the Plankinton site.