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The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-10-19
HUGE TANKS TO
STORE NAVY OIL

STORE NAVY OIL
Washington, Oct. 16-To complete
the new system of oil storage at the
Puget Sound navy yard, for which the
last congress appropriated 100000
bids will be opened at the navy. de-
partment today for three steel tanks,
each with ascapacity of 1,250,0OO gal
Ions. The first two tanks are COM
pleted, and three more will be need
ed.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-10-19
Pleasant Outing
OF Glass No. Is

A very pleasant outing of class No.
rs Of the N. p. Sunday school was
held at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. E.
w. Burke, on the New Delaware road,
Friday. The ladies were met by a
hay rigging ON West High street
about nine o'clock and were taken to
the Burke home. where . delightful
time was had and an elegant three
course dinner was served by the
hostess. Those seated were: Mes
danes Otie Sweet, Cora Lemley, May
Sutton, Mary Reeder, Stella Bell,
Mary Workman, Kate Berringer, Isa-
belle Doty, Bertha Owens, Margaret
Severns and the hostess.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-10-19

|Pinkham's Vegeoa-
bic Compound thsy.
would enjoy bettsr
health. I suffered
from q female trsu-
BILE, and the doctoea
decided I had ..
humorous growth
and. would have q.
be operated upsA
but I refused AL -.
not believe IN oooenr-
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-10-19
! ANSWERS
QUESTIONS
And Talks lntelIigentIy Does
The wild Man"
When Interviewed By Judge
wilkins, Saturday
Believed Man Has Only Been
On A Big Spree
.allne-
Defendants TO Be Arraigned
On October Is
Other Items Of Interest From
The Court House

Judge wilkins Of the probate court
is yet undecided as to what course to
pursue in the case of the alleged wild
man, captured near Jelloway on Fri
day. The man gave his name as Pat
rick Finn, and after being in Jail sew
eral hours did not appear to be in.
sane. M
The man was questioned by Judge
Wilkins on Saturday morning. He
stated that he had been drinking
heavily for the past three weeks.
Were you ever in Jail before?" in.
quired Judge wilkins.
"Not around here" replied the
man, 'tin Philadelphia"
what did you do?"
"Stole a vest" said Finn.
did they send you to Jail for steal
ing vest?" asked the Judge.
Eyes," replied Finn, "for the vest
had money In it."
When other questions were put,
Finn answered them intelligently.
Judge Wilkins stated that he would
make further investigation of the
case. It is possible that the lengthy
spree which the man had been on,
may have temporarily caused his in
sane condition.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-10-19
Ccciety
AJNews
Entertained
For New Pastor

Members OF the Methodist church
of Brandon entertained Friday even
ing with a reception in the church
parlors, honoring the new minister,
Rev. Akers, and his wife. There were
100 present.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-10-19
Mary Smith sturts

Mary Smith Sturts died Saturday
morning at 2:45 o'clock at her home
lilo North Mulberry street, after g
five days illness following stroke
Of paralysis. The deceased was 81
years of age and is survived by hel
husband, Henry Sturts, and one
brother, Isaac Smith, of Corley, Kas
The funeral Monday afternoon at
o'clock at the late home, Rev. H. H
Miller officiating. Interment in
Mound View cemetery.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-10-19
WOMAN REFUSES
OPERATIONS
Tells How She Was Saved
by Taking Lydia E. Pinlt-
hams Vegetable
Compound.

Louisville, KY think If resi- p
fering women would take Lydia R.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-10-19
Harry w. Errett

Harry w. Errett, for many years a
resident of Mt. Vernon, died Friday
afternoon at 3:15 o'clock at his home
in st. Clairsville, O., after six years
illness of diabetes The deceased was
about 46 years of age Considerable
portion of Mr. Errett's life was spent
in this city. At one time he was the
local agent for the u. 8. Express
Company and later engaged in the
railroad business, being chief clerk to
John J. Henry, when the latter was
superintendent Of the G. A. & G. rail
road, with offices in Mt. Vernon. For
the past several years, Mr.. Errett had
been engaged in business in St
Clairsville. The deceased is survived
by his wife, who was formerly Miss
Edith Tudor Of Mt. Vernon, one son,
Geoffrey, by his mother, Mrs. Isaac
Errett of Akron, two brothers and
one sister, Charles B. Errett Of Ak
ron, Banning Errett Of Mt. Vernon
and Miss Jane Errett Of Akron. The
deceased was member Of Mt. Zion
lodge No. 9, r.. & A. M, Of this city,
and Mt. Vernon lodge No. 140, B. p,
o. Elks. He was also a member OF
the Presbyterian church. The re-
mains will arrive in Mt. Vernon Sun.
day afternoon at 2:42 over the B. &
O. railroad and will be taken to the
home of Banning Errett, East Gam.
bier street
The funeral Monday afternoon at
o'clock at the Presbyterian church,
Rev. w. A. Clemmer officiating. The
pail bearers will be members of Mt
Zion lodge. Interment in Mound
View cemetery.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-10-19

Marriage License
Berhyl CASTILLO, carpenter, Mill
wood, and Anna Ernest Furley, Pleas
ant township. Rev. J. A. Long.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-10-19
Bedding Is Wanted

Juvenile Officer Purcell states to
the Banner that he is in need of bed
clothing for a destitute family in the
city in which there are five children.
Mr.. Purcell states that the family has
no furniture. The juvenile officer
purchased two beds and mattresses
and is now in need of the necessary
bed clothing, such az blankets, COM
forts, etc. Anyone having any to do
nate will call Mr.. Purcell and he will
call for the same.
To Arraign Defendants
Judge Blair has set the date, Mon.
day, October 25, at 9 a. M, at which
time all persons indicted by the Octo-
ber grand jury are to appear in COM
mon pleas court and plead.
First and Final
H. 8. Workman, guardian OF Harry
o. Shrimplin, has fled in probate q
first and final account. It shows the
following: Received $24S.58, paid
out the same sum.
Account Filed
A first and final account has been
fled in probate by Isaiah Hutchinson,
administrator W. W. a. of Leander
Hutchinson, showing the following:
Received $214.16, paid out the same
sum.
o.
Appraisers Appointed
In the matter of the estate OF
James D. Hines, the following ap-
praisers have been appointed by the
probate court: Joseph N. Bechtel, W..
B. Shipley and P. A. Berry.
Guardian Appointed
G. l.. Snyder has been appointed
guardian of Melvin Shira. Bond 500.
The sureties are Cyrus Hunter and A..
r. Beal.
Marriage License
Berhyl CASTILLO. carpenter, Mill
wood, and Anna Ernest Furley, Pleas
ant township. Rev. J. A. Long.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-06-17
MAKE final EFFORT
in BEHALF OF FRANK
Attorneys Ask Governor Slatop
to Commute Sentence to
Life Sentence.

Atlanta. Ga. June l4.-Attorneys for
Leo Nj. Frank. today began before
Governor Slator their fnal effort to Sc
cure communication of their clients
death sentence to life Imprisonment.
Former Congressman w. NJ. Howard.
appearing in Franks behalf. announced
he would not present new evidence or
Introduce new witnesses, but would re-
ly Oh the record in the case and such
evidence as had already been laid be
fore the Georgia prison commission.
Governor Slaton announced he would
hold q night session if necessary to
conclude the hearing. Solicitor Dorsey.
former Governor Joseph NJ. Brown and
A. f.. Stephens We're among those TO
oppose Franks appeal for c%lemency.
Mr.. Howard presented a mass of doc
umentary evidence,
we expect to convince YOU by what
Is contained in the records he said.
shat Frank Is Innocent. | shall show
by the record that Frank logically could
not have had a part in Mary Phasan's
murder. | shall! also undertake to
SHOW that The negro, James Conley.
first robbed, then assaulted and finally
murdered the girl"
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-06-17
RUSSIAN DUMA TO
WEED OUT CRAFT
Demand Reorganization and
Coalition Cabinet to Unite
Forces and Clean Out
UndeslrabIes.

London, June I4.-The Petrograd cor
respondent of the Morning Post sends
the following dispatch:
"A universal demand has arisen in
dun1a within the next few weeks for
a double purpose-first to assure the
government OF the united support of
the whole people in the prosecution of
the war; second, to deal with the on
duct of certain classes in attempting
to turn the state Of war into an oppor-
tunity for enriching themselves at the
expense of national interests"
Berlin, June IL, (via London).-Re-
ports received by the Vossische Zeitung
indirectly from P~etrograd point to the
possibility of a ministerial crisis and
the retirement of Premier Goremykin.
A. meeting OF the du1na leaders last
Saturday, with President Michael Rod
ziapko in the chair. at which q request
to the emperor to convoke the duma
at an early date was adopted, had, ac-
cording to the newspaper informants,
the purpose of starting an agitation for
a coalition ministry.
Prince Manueroff. the reports con.
tinue, presented a resolution thai the
duma. immediately after It's convoca-
ton, move and address to the emperor
and demand a ministry in which parlia-
ment would be represented. Members
Of the extreme right voted for the res.
oluticn in principle, it is stated.
President RodZianko went to the
meeting after a long conference witt
Grand Duke Nicholas, commander ir
chief of the Russian forces. at head
quarters.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-06-17

tors if there was anything l could
take to help me and they said there
was nothing that they knew of. | am
thankful for such a good medicine and
will always give it the highest praise"
Mrs. c. H. GRIFFITH, 1868 Constant
ST., Cleveland, Ohio.
Hanover, Pal suffered from fe-
male trouble and the pains were so bad
at times that | could not sit down. The
doctor advised a severe operation but
my husband got me Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound and I experienced
great relief in a short time. Now l feel
like a new person and can do a hard
days work and not mind it. What joy
and happiness it is to be well once more.
I am always ready and willing to speak
good word for the Compound."-Mrs
ADA WILT, 1903 WalnutSt., Hanover, Pa.
IL there are any complications you
do not understand write to Lydia f.
Pinkham Medicine Co. (confldentiaD
Lynn, Mass. Your letter will he opened,
read and answered by a woman and
held in strict confidence.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-06-17
MERRILL HIT BY
AMATEUR TORNADO
Several Buildings Unroofed,
Sheds and Trees Blown
OVer-FeW Reports
From Country.

Merrill. Ia. June 12.-Beween 4 and
5 o'clock this morning Merrill was Wis
tied by the worst winstorm experienced
here in many years. he gale appar-
emily reaching very close to the fury
of q genuine tornado.
The large dairy barn of Frank Hoese.
adjoining town, was completely un-
rooted and the upper part of the struc-
ture was badly demolished
On the Pew implement house the roof
wa raised from the building n one
wall was badly sprung. A large pump
'spouting was iammed through the roof,
giving the appearance of a cannon
mounted for action.
A box car near the Illinois Central
station was unroofe0 and the large IL
linois Central windmill was blown tc
the ground.
All around town trees and sheds We're
blown over. indicating the fury of the
wind.
From the nature of the principa'
damages inflicted here. it is probable
that a small twister passed over the
city. but failed to drop clear to the
earth. Just rubbing the tops Of a few
buildings.
Very few reports have been received
from the country districts and it is
not certain whether the area of de
strnction was very large.
Peter Mulder, who resides southwes'
Of Merrill. vas here this morning ant
exported the destruction OF the cattle
sheds on his farm.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-06-17
ROOSEVELT PLEDGES
SUPPORT TO WILSON
Colonel Says President Course
Is Right and That of
Bryan Wrong.

New Orleans, June 14.-Applauding
President Wilson for his stand
in the disagreement with Secretary
Bryan over the issue between the
United States and Germany. Colonel
Theodore Roosevelt. in a signed state
nent received here from Breton Island.
La. pledged his support to the presi-
dent in all steps he may take to uphold
the honor and the interests of the
United States.
According 70 Mr.. Bryan's state
ment," Colonel Roosevelt says" he has
left the cabinet because President Will
son, as regards the matter at issue with
Germany, refuses to follow the prece-
dent set in the 3O-all-inclusive arbitra-
ton commission treatIeS recently ne
gotiated, n declines 10 suspend action
for a year while a neutral commission
investigates the admitted murder Of
American men. ONE and children or
the high seas, and further declines to
forbid American citizens to travel or
conditions granted to us by Germany
herself by solemn treaty.
"Of course, l heartily applaud the de.
| cision of the president, and in common
with all cher Americans who are loya
to the traditions handed down by the
men who served under Washington anC
by the others who followed Grant ant
Lee in the days of Lincoln, l pledge
him my heartiest support In all the
steps he takes to uphold the honor anC
the interests OF this great republic wht
are bound UP with the maintenance o.
democratic liberty and Of a wise spjri
of humanity among all the nations o
mankind"
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-06-17
SECURITY LEAGUE TO
CONVENE NEXT MONDAY

New York. june 14.-ln view of the
speech of Secretary of War Garrison,
at the lake Mohonk peace conference,
calling attention to what he termed
the country's insufficient army and
navy. INC Americas appropriateness
against war. and in consideration of
the disturbed state of international re-
~lations, The National Security league
has issued a call for q peace and
preparation congress to be held in New
York city on Flag day, Monday, June
IA, and Tuesday. June Is.
1t Is the purpose of this convention
to inquire into the necessary steps
which should be axe for adequate
preparedness against war. and, If nee
essary. to urge upon the president the
need of calling a special session OF
congress SO that arrangements n be
made Immediately for a suitable army
and navy increase and for the nee
essary equipment and munitions should
emergency arise.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-06-17
OF BRYAN
PUZZLES BRITAIN
London Press Cannot Under
stand Why He Refused to
Sign Note, Regarding 1t
as Fine Document.

London, June lathe London morn
ing newspapers In their editorials on
the latest American note 10 Germany,
while remarking on Its extreme
courtesy, combined with firmness. all
seize upon its essential point that there
can be no further negotiations until as
%surances are forthcoming hat Ameri-
can lives and American ships will be
safeguarded.
Notice is taken by the newspapers of
the opportunity of'Germany as some of
them express it, ito save her face and
some surprise Is expected why Mr..
Bryan should have considered 1t neces-
sary to resign as secretary of state aft
er signing the first note.
The Daily Telegraph says:
THE spirit of the second note is ex-
actly that OF the first. and it leaves Us
to wonder even more than we did be-
fore why Mr.. Bryan thought it neces-
sary to resign. There Is nothing in the
note that the most fervid imagination
could construe into a challenge or ulti-
matum. The note throughout is not
| only diplomatic but friendly. The
| phrases are those of appeal and warn
ing rather than of stern reconciliation.
Maintain Self Respect.
40 have been content with anything
less than the assurances demanded
would hardly have been consistent with
| the self respect of the American ma
ton. We are certain that a great ma
jority of the Americans will give whole
hearted support to their president in
the dignified position he now has as
sumed."
THE note gives Germany every OPP
p%ortunity of saving her face, il she sc
Desires says the Daily Chronicle In
it's editorial. 1t not only Is phrased
in most friendly terms, but by inviting
the submission of further evidence
concerning the Lusltania and the re-
sumption through an American inter.
mediary, opens q vista for negotia-
tions which might keep the diplomats
Of Berlin and Washington employed
until the war Is ended, only that the
president insists that the submarine
outrages must stop during the negotia-
significance to the note.
Bryan's Arbitration Plan.
OBVIOUSLY, without it the note
the part Of the United States. w,
don't question the sincerity Of Mr.
Bryan's attachment to the cause O
arbitration, but 1t is strange that h,
fails to see what diSservice he doe.
to arbitration by accepting ant
preaching a ~travesty Of 1T. Between
nations, as between individuals, tn
first condition of arbitration is tha
wrong doings shall cease in the in
term. Otherwise, arbitration simpl.
means license to the wrong doer tt
can make arbitration last, which
where time Is important, will be al
he wants. To accept such doctrine a
Mr.. Bryan apparently does is simpl.
to put a premium on wrong doing an
a very heavy discount on arbitration.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-06-17
NAVAL RESERVE NOW
RAPIDLY INCREASING

Washington, June 12.--Naval eff
Gals have observed with satisfaction
the growth of the naval reserve under
the law enacted at the last session OF
congress. While it is 100 early TO give
numbers, Secretary Daniels today said
there had been an increase i'll re-
enlistnents due TIC Increased pay and
the standing the re-eulisted man has
In the reserve.
Mr.. Daniels pointed out that the pre-
portion of re-enlistnlents TO first en-
liStnents for the first months since the
act became effective We're I'll TO 100 for
March. 81 TO 100 for April and 143 to
100 FOX the first 10 days in May.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-06-17
WITNESS HAD NO STANDING
Defendants Unqualified Condemnation
of Man Prepared to Testify
Against Him.

A correspondent of the New York
Sun recalls the case of the Rev.
James Johnson of New Jersey. who
was indicted years age as the chief of
a band of chicken thieves hat had
p%lundered the farmers near New
Brunswick. The testimony was some
thing like this:
Now, Mr.. Johnson, these chickens,
as evidence shows, We're found in your
possession. Did you steal them?"
No, sab. | got EN- from one of
nah fr'en's.'
Did you know where he got the
chickens?"
Il didn't ask him, sab"
Did 0 believe them to be law
fully his to give?"
Il didn't ask no questions, sab, | jus
tuck EN-"
What did You do With them?"
II sold EN- to the market man"
What did you do with the money!
Il kept some and divided the rest
with nah fr'en's."
Nov, Mr.. Johnson. be truthful. Did
you, or did you not, believe these
chickens to be honestly yours?'
Sure I knowed they wasn't mine.
jes' tuck EN-"
And you used them to benefit your
self, by passing them on to other
people?"
Yes, sab. They was very good
chickens
Nov, Mr.. Johnson, here is a wit
ness who says these chickens belong
to him, and proves that they were
stolen from his farm. at night, by men
in your employ. What have you tc
say to that
Witness (pointing)-Is that the mar
over there?
yes"
Dunno him at all. He don belong
to our conference! He's an onresen
crate sinner. an he ought to so t(
HE'LL"
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-06-17
TOURISTS ROBBED BY
CALIFORNIA BANDITS

les Angles, Cal, June 12.-Eastern
tourists flocked around police head
quarters here today reporting losses
incurred last night when bandits held
VI the first section of q Southern Pa
ciflc train at Hewitt, Is miles west Of
here.
Among those robbed were: /. H and
f. A. Novak. OF Oakpark. a suburb of
Chicago, Mrs. Joseph Falat, and Mr..
and Mrs. f. kltcka, Chicago. r. p
Wright. Wilmerins. Pa; Ralph Door,
Abilene, Tex; Robert Smith, Zanes-
vile, Ohio: S. Ii. Hutchinson. Toronto;
J. 2. Gibps. Hamilton. ontario, Mrs.
V r. Lee, Fergus Falls, Mimi; Mr., ana
Mrs. IA. l.. Jones. Fremont, N. H; Mrs.
c. r. King. Vermont: and ]. SchWan-
hnlJSen. New York.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-06-17
NAVAL RESERVE NOW
RAPIDLY INCREASING

Washington. June 12.-Naval Off
Gals have observed with satisfaction
the growth of the naval reserve under
the law enacted at the last session OF
congress-. While it is too early to give
numbers, Secretary Daniels today said
there had been an increase in re-
enlistments due to increased pay and
the standing the re-enlisted man has
in the reserve.
Mr.. Daniels pointed out that the pro-
portion of e-enlistments to first en-
listments for the first months since the
act became effective were 61 to 100 for
March. 81 to 100 for April and 143 to
100 for the first 10 days in May.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-06-17
VILLA WILLING TO
Give UP, He SAYS
Only on Condition, However,
That Carranza Also Quits
and Leaves Mexico.

San Antonio. Tex. June 14.-General
Francisco Villa, through his consulate
here, reaffirmed today his offer of sew
eral months ago to leave Mexico. II
General Carranza would do likewise. in
an effort to bring peace to his country.
The consulate made public the follow
ing dispatch under an Aguas Calientes
date:
II am in a disposition to resign and
go cut of Mexico If Carranza will do
the same thing. This may bring peace
to my fisgraced country.
Francisco Villa, chief commander of
the operations"
Carrarza adherents here said Villas
offer had no likelihood of acceptance by
the first chief" at this time.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-06-17
CHOLERA SAID TO BE
PREVALENT IN AUSTRIA

P%ris, June IA dispatch from
Udine. Italy, dated Friday, and sent
by the correspondent of the Havas
agency. says:
Bosnian deserters, who have arrived
here. declare that the cholera in Aus
.ra is much worse than the outbreak
Of last year. A great panic, 1t is as
serted, has been created in Vienna by
the epidemic.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-06-17
RECORD PRICE PAID
FOR MISSOURI ZINC

Gop,tn. NO. June l2.-Zinc ore prices
established another record when Sl25
as a basis price was paid. 1t is the
highest ever received by SIS a ten be-
ing an increase of that much over last
week. Several sales at $125 wer-: mace
and other operators were offered the
same figure but refused to sell, holding
on for still higher offers.
With @ basis Of S125 being paid, some
operators will receive as high as $12S
a ton. their ore being of high grade and
demanding premium.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-06-17
SIXTH CHILD is BORN
TO JUNIOR ROCKEFELLER

Tarrytown, N. Y, June PA son
was born today to Mr.. and Mrs. John
D. Rockefeller. jr, their sixth child and
fifth boy. He weighs 10 pounds. Both
mother and baby are doing well.
The expected arrival of the child is
understood to be the reason why Mr..
Rockefeller postponed his contemplated
visit to Colorado.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-06-17
ALLIES ARE NEARING
NECK OF PENINSULA
Reports Indicate They Are
Nearing Town of Gallipoi
at Marmora Gate.

London, June l4.-Unofficial reports
from Athens indicate that the allies
have made greater advances than have
been claimed in the ofticia. statements
from Paris and London, which give few
details, 1t is said the allies are now
close to the town of Gallipoli, which is
near the neck of the peninsula on the
straits at the entrance to the Sea of
Marmora. The allies are reported also
tc have occupied hills round Maidos,
about is miles from the tip Of the pc
ninsuia,
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-06-17
sHELLs SINK TRAwLER.

London, June l2.-The British traw1-
er James Leyruau has been sunk by a
German submarine i'll the North sea.
The crew was landed at Hull today.
The submarine took the crew on board
and then sheiled the fishing boat. Later
the crew was put adrift in the small
boats OF the James Leyrnan and 10
hours elapsed before they We're picked
y,y ~