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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-03-02
More 22-Caliber Bunk
TT WO years ago. Mayor Gill gave this
L written promise:

IT WO years ago. Mayor Gill gave this
1 written promise;
"This line Seattle. Renton & South
ern) should be turned over TO the city at
its actual value, less alleged rights OF way
and franchises neither OF which It pos
sesses Ii it cannot be immediately &C
quired on those terms. | would carry the
present line Of the city up Dearborn ST.
AND BUILD 4 COMPETING LINE"
Tuesday night. at Columbia City. III
Gill spoke TO people who are directly in
terested in the Seattle. Reuton & South
eru situation.
Gill did not tell them why he didn't
give them the competing line he had
promised in a written pledge two years
ago.
lie did not tell them why he never
turned a hand to obtain the purchase OF
that line at its actual value" as he had
promised he would
This is what he did say. trimming and
lodging and playing the demagogue:
The Seattle. Renton & Southern rail-
way tangle was unsolved when Griffiths
was in the council Since went into
office the legal difficulties have been I'M
raveled and the Rainier valley is in fair
way 10 get its streets improved per-
manen,ly and have good car service"
THE SEATTLE. RENTON &
SOUTHERN MIDDLE Is AS BAD
OFF AS EVER. GRIFFITHS WAS
OUT OF OFFICE IN THE PAST
TWO YEARS WHEN SOMETHING
COULD HAVE BEEN DONE. GILL
WAS IN.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-03-02

o.-At our parent-Teseher asso-
citation meeting last evening we
were making inquiry concerning
the Boy Scout movement. Our
president requested that we should
find out definitely about It's aims
and purposes. should like 10
know It's object In this country, as
there was an Impression made by
one who told OF It's working In Eng
land, that II might be different In
this country. Is there anything In
the training Of the Boy Scouts that
tends toward milItsrism7 II has
been my understanding that there
il. An answer will be appreciated.
/. 8. o.
A.-The mission OF the Boy
scouts Of America" IL decidedly a
peaceful one. It promotes outdoor
life. health. strength, happiness and
practical education. BY combining
wholesome, attractive outdoor ac-
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-03-02
I'LL ttot;s Te GaH11thin Grey

iivities with the influence OF the
Scout oath and law. the movement
develops character and Worthwhile
ability.
Scoutcraft includes instruction In
first aid. life saving. tracking, sig.
mailing. cycling. nature study. sea
manship. campcraft. woodcraft.
.chivalry and all the handlcrafts.
One OF the principal purposes OF
the Boy Scout movement Ia 10 teach
boys that 10 create n better than 10
destroy. and that peace, not war.
will make a great nation. This
claim IL amply borne out by the
splendid first aid and other humani.
tartan services OF tho most prac-
tical nature rendered by the Scouts
in the present European war.
II you wish 10 obtain more in.
formation on this subject, write 20
National Headquarters OF the Boy
Scouts OF America. No. 200 Fifth
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-03-02

and come back in the evening.
Possibly III bring the engineer and
let him have look at the ground:
he can estimate the labor and time
necessary-and whether the thing
is feasible within reasonable
limits"
The idea has occurred 10 me-"
added Singleton. that II might be
a good notion--if It is decided not
10 attempt the Job ourselyes--to
disclose the matter to the secretary
OF state. and let the government
tackle the matter. IL could turn II
over 10 the war department for In
yeetigation. On the whole. I'm not
80 sure IL would not be the better
course anyway. We have verified
the tale. 30 far as to afford every
assurance of its truth. so you would
be entirely justified In recommend
ing it's further investigation"
Il would do IL" said vendoms,
III II were not for Betty and Mrs.
Tremaine. They are much more
interested than we-and when the
army engineers enter. they must
exit. should Ike to find the
jewels Just because OF them-prs-
cious stones have . wonderful fas-
cination for women"
Yes" Singleton agreed. women,
are creatures OF fancy. more or less
children still"
And that" eaid vendome. is
why we are fascinated by them:
we never know what they viii DO
next They are always a surprise
TO u.s.
Occasionally II isn't a pleasant
surprise" Singleton added.
II fancy we men haven't much
on them. when II comes to a matter
OF surprise. However. what makes
life interesting Is the uncertainty OF
it: It's uncertainty that lures Us on
TO the Jewels. A blind Scots
woman's tale at Washington din
ncr table. my coming to Rosemont.
the Marquis de Chayenis' portrait.
and Lands End. set us on trail OF
the crown jewels OF France. lost for
over n century"
And II you hadn't met Mrs. Ire
maine in Washington, you would
not have come TO Rosemont-the
Scotswoman's tale would have been
forgotten-and so on" said Single
ton. you see. n all comes back
to woman; she Is the moving
cause and consideration for every-'
thing in life really worth while,
and much that isn't"
Continued In Our Next Issue)
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-03-02
Captain" Lang! Oh, Gosh!

A FTER carefully avoiding for several
"A days even to mention the name OF
Louie Lang. his incompetent and mex
cusable chief. Mayor Gill Tuesday night,
at Columbia. at last referred TO him. in
one sentence only. as Captain Lang"
CAPTAIN Lang!
Hi Gill is there with the bells on
when it comes 10 small-town comedy.
He's certainly entitled 10 a good laugh
out of his latest: Captain Lang"
Just the same. calling him captain"
doesn't make Lang what he Is not
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-03-02

cleansing you ever experienced !
You will wake up feeling Fit and
fine. Cascarets never grippe or
sicken like salts, pills and calomel.
They act so gently that you hardly
realize you have taken n cathartic.
Mothers should give cross. sick.
bilious or feverish children a whole
Cascaret any time-they act thor.
loughly and are harmless.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-03-02
''CASCARETS''
FOR LIVER
AND BOWELS
Enjoy Life! Stop Headaches Sour Stomach Bilious
ness, Bad Breath, Bad Colds, Constipation.
They're Treat Cascarets is Best Laxative for Men.
Women, Children-20 Million Boxes
Sold Last Year.

Straighten up Remove the liver
and bowel poison which Is keeping
your head dizzy. your tongue coat.
ed. breath offensive, and stomach
sour. Don't stay bilious. sick. head.
achy, constipated and full OF cold.
Why don't you get a box OF Casca-
rets from the drug store and eat
one or two tonight and enjoy the
incest, gentlest liver and bowel
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-03-02

This 10 a part OF book.
sized. popular novel being
run complete this week In
thls newspaper. Others are
60 follow from week 60 week.
beginning each Monday and
ending each Saturday. a
c o MPl TIE NOV q l.
EVERY WEEK. N you want
back copies Of the paper, or
n you are not a regular sub.
sorlber and wish TO take ad-
vantage Of this feature. call
this papers circulation de-
partment.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-03-02

ave, New York City.
O.-Plesse print the rhyme abou,
the fortunes Of the dlfferen, month";
for marrying. BRIoE.To.BE.
Married in January. liie's a delight
Married In February. youn find #
all right.
Married IN March. you'n be happy
and true.
Married in April-it's quite, up TO
you.
Married in May. tears strew your
way.
Married in June. HES rosy and gay.
Wed in July. youll 20 far away.
Married In August. llfe's all n sweet
dream.
Wed In September. things will be as
they seem.
Wed In October, your fortune is
made.
Wed in November. friends como To
your aid.
Wed In December, 'tis holy and
sweet.
All fortunes best gifts win be laid
at your feet.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-03-02
Scratching Woodrow's Back

COLONEL HOUSE says President
~ Wilson knows jus, where he is go
ing and how he will get there"
II this is intended TO apply politically,
we know where a straight tip would
command It's own price.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-03-02
Everybody's Knocking
Cyclone

0TF were Caesar" is the caption Of
1 war preparedness argument by Con-
gresham A. P. Gardner Ny Gawdl
II Gardner were Caesar. Cyclone Davis
on his second reincarnation would have a
chance to become George Washington
Fort Worth Record.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-03-02

THE KING OF SERBIA. at last accounts. had
gotten away or horseback at speed that would
shame the movie film rlders. The king Of Spain
seems 90 be the only real comfortable kina
we've got, nowadays.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-03-02

JOLIET woman kissed Q eolored Pullman
porter and then tainted. No wonder The idea
Of taking such liberties with a Pullman porter.
us nothing short Of iese-rnaIes,e.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-03-02

LONDON WENT thru her first 5E-hoursfor-
drinks day without "un.oward Incident" II
car be done by Increasing the size OF the
drinks.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-03-02

MRS. ELLA THOMPSON, OF Los Angeles.
sues q dentist for $1,000 for putting her 20
wearing somebody elsc's act OF false teeth.
Some folks particular
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-03-02

ONE CHARGE made by the reeaiIers against
Gov Hunt Of Arizona Ia that he made a small
tax levy. YOUR see about ~ other states max
ng bids for a governor like that.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-03-02

SUGGESTIONS TO the building possi Ford
rhymes with hoard and al aboard. Hague with
vague, peace with aeese. ell With call, Uncle
right
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-03-02

VILLA HAS GONE SUDDENLY INSANE
say headlines. Preparing an ailhl or setting q
trsp-~hieh. panchof We refuse 20 fall Tor
the Insanity gag
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-03-02
RELIEF CORPS LUNCHEON

Stevens women's Relief corps
will give luncheon at noon and
card party. starting at p. m. on
Friday, March 3. at Veterans hall,
state armory.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-03-02

The eyes OF faith can behold
much" Vendome smiled They
might help look n any other jewels
arc scattered over the floor"
But none were 10 be found
what will you do with the EN-
eraid ring. Orrne7" Betty inquired
Hlyiy, as they drove away. return
II 20 France--or keep it?"
Il won't keep IT," he replied.
but and he looked at Mrs. Ire
maine. IL viii depend on circum-
whether II goes back 70
France"
What circumstances. Mr. Ven.
dome1" said Natalie. blandiy-and
Betty laughed.
CHAPTER TX.
BY Agreement
Singleton" said vendome, the
following morning. as they were
making tho rounds OF the stables.
I'm not quite satisfied with our
decision eoncerning the Jewels"
Then guess again" Singleton
replied. your decision IL what
decides. you know"
What 60 you think In ire mat
teri"
About searching further'"
Yea"
I'm no. quite satisfied either"
Singleton admitted Seems 10 me
Il would be better TO consult an
engineer. II the Jewels are there.
II IL n crying shame not to recover
them. The old scotswoman's story
has been borne out 30 well thus far.
that It's safe TO assume IL will be
borne out TO the end.
And yet" said vendome, ian en-
Eineer can do nothing without
northumberland number OF
them. and that means notoriety:
and with notoriety will come the
question OF title 10 lands End
And where IL tina, now-in the state
OF Virginia. or 10 the marquis
heirs"
In the marquis heirs. presum.
ably" said Singleton.
And who are theyg"
Thunder, how should | bnow7"
Il fancy we had better first con
suit n lawyer. on a hypothetical
case. I'm not familiar with Virginia
law: It may be that the title now
Is in the state for want OF naturaliz-
ed owners--or for nonpayment of
taxes-or for a dozen other causes.
However. II will do no harm for
me 10 run up to Washington and
interview an engineer; possibly he
may be able to tell us how TO pro
coed with the aid OF only Williams
and a few OF the blacks"
Il think It Just the right thing
TO do" Singleton agreed. Mean
time. Blake may do the hunting"
"Ill 70 up tomorrow morning.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-03-02
BOB

A.-Prove TO her that you arc de-
serving OF moro attention, and
don't expect her 10 betray any feel.
ing until You have asked for It. 4
girl who can go with any man two
months nowadays. and not discuss
the state OF her affections for him,
must bo well worth winning.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-03-02

o.-is Il true that Minnie 10 n
nickname for WlIhelmlna7 have
been called "Elrnle" ever since I
was little child and always sup.
posed II was my right name.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-03-02

o.-please print where the rnIn,s
In the United States are located and
what their marks are. c. N
A.-Denver. mark "D": San Fran.
cisco mark g.; Philadelphia. no
mark.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-03-02

al have been keeping company
with Girl for two months now. I
have taken her TO the theatre and
TO other amusenen,s. but as ye, she
has not given me the slightest bI,
OF reason TO believe that sho cares
for me. Az am very much In love
with her. what can ! do TO mink .
her show more Interest In me-
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-03-02
MINNIE.

A.-Minnie is form OF VIII
helmina, Nina or Hermlna. but n
given you In that form at your
christening It il your name.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-06-02
HABIT
OF PRoMIscuoUS coASTIN
NEARLY CAUSES SERIOUS IN
JURIEs TO YOUNG BOYS
AUTO STOPS IN NICK OF TIME.

Two small boys on coaster wagon
narrowly escaped serious injuries
Wednesday afternoon at the corner
of Main and Vine streets.
The boys were coasting down East
Vine street and turned the corner on
Main street, running directly in front
of an automobile going north on Main
street.
The prompt action of the driver in
stopping the car prevented an acci-
dent, for although the boys were
knocked from their wagon and the
wheels of the wagon were broken, the
boys escaped the wheels of the heavy
machine.
Spectators who witnessed the acci-
dent literally held their breath until
the boys crawled out from underneath
the tenders and announced that they
were not hurt.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-06-02
ANNIVERSARY
OF ESTABLISHMENT OF PRESeY-
TERRAIN CHURCH IN CENTER
BURG FOR THREE.oUARTERs
OF A CENTURY TO BE cELE-
DRAFTED.

Centerburg, June Preparations
of a comprehensive character are be-
ing made by the Presbyterian church
of this place for the celebration of
the 18th anniversary of the establish
ment of the church here.
The exercises of celebration will ex-
tend over the week of June IL. Ser
vices will be held each evening with
the exception of Saturday. All for
mer pastors of the church have been
invited to attend and a number have
signified their intentions so to do.
The following is the program:
Sunday, June II
1890 a. m.-The Sacrament of the
Lords Supper-Donald Morrison, d.
D., Rev. R. N. Grossman
1890 p. m.-Worship. Historic SER
mon, Rev. James Best Historic pa
per, D. E. Rinehart.
Monday, June IL
1880 p. m.--Worship. Sermon by
Rev. j. u, Miller.
Tuesday, June 13
1880 p. m.-Worship. Sermons by
Revs. j. w. Boyer and J. H. Harold.
Wednesday, Juno II
1880 p. m.-Banquet at Park hotel.
Toastmaster, Charles D. Hayden.
Thursday, June is
1880 p. m.-Worship. Sermon by
Rev. George r. Dickenson, d. D.
Friday, June 16
1880 p. m.-Worship. Stereopticon
lecture, Home Missions, Rev. Robert
e. Pugh.
Sunday, June 18
10:30 a. m.-Childrens Day ser.
vices. Sermon by Rev. F. c. Colvin
1880 p. m.-Worship. Sermon by
Donald Morrison, D. d.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-06-02
RYHART
ASSUMES AGENCY OF LOCAL q.
& o. STATION, PATTERSON RE-
TIRINe THURSDAY - COMES
HERE FROM BELLVILLE.

George Ryhart of Bellville formally
took over the local B. & o. agency
Thursday morning and John C. Pat
terson, veteran in the service, re-
tired from active service.
Mr.. Ryhart has large acquaint-
ance among railroad men. He has
been located in Bellville only for 4
short time, comparatively speaking.
His advancement to the Mt. Vernon
agency as a fair indication of the
esteem in which his abilities are held
by the company.
The new agent is unmarried and
will make his home for the time be-
ing with private family. He ia
pleasant, genial and bids fair to make
many friends in the city. He is a
Mason and X. of P.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-06-02
Big EVENT
viii be the Visit of the Coop and
Lent's Monster Shows to This
City on June 13

What promises to be the big amuse-
ment event in the history of Mt. Yer
non is the visit of Coop and Lent's"
All New United Monster Shows on
Tuesday, June 13.
Much time and care have been
spent in securing acts and novelties
suitable to blend into superb and
harmonious program, and judging
from advance rumors, the perform
ance which utilizes rings and 2
stages is of unusually remarkable eX-
cellence and entirely free from the
repetition so often seen with tented
organizations.
The aerial acts, riding, racing and
hippodrome features are Of an excit-
ing and thrilling nature, calculated to
arouse the widest enthusiasm and
unqualified appreciation of spectators
There is also large and valuable
menagerie of wild animals as well as
well stocked and interesting field
museum of ancient and modern cur
los.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-06-02
TEMPORARY
INJUNCTION OBTAINED BY FOR
MER MT. VERNON MAN
Detective sheIlenbarger Objects to
Patrol Duty Assignment After
Seven Years Of Service
Has Company In
Protest

Columbus, June Nv. g. Shellen-
barger and Charles A. Landacre,
scheduled today to be assigned to
patrolman's duty in uniform in the
police department, last night obtained
a temporary injunction from Common
Pleas Judge Rogers, restraining May
or Karb, Director of Safety Barry
and Chief Carter from putting into
effect new orders by Barry, relating
to their rank and salary.
1t was presented in the petition
that the two men we're assigned to de-
tective duty some seven or eight
years ago; that they have performed
their duties acceptably and have been
given practically no notice of demo-
ton. Their service for five years
prior to the adoption of the charter
protects them against such change
as Barry proposes today, it is held.
The action is based on the civil SER
vice clause of the charter
Messrs. Badger and Ulrey, L. F.
Safer, Charles S. Druggan and Thorn
as H. Clark represent the policeman.
w. G.. Shellenbarger formerly re-
sided in Mt. Vernon and makes an
nual visits to this city
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-06-02
How's This :

We offer One Hundred Dollars Re"
ward for any case of Catarrh that cam
not he cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
Halls Catarrh Cure has been taken
bv oatarrh sufferers for the past
tbirty-fiye years, and has become
EnoIn as the most reliable remedy for
Catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure acts thru
the Blood on the Mucous surfaces, ex-
pelling the Poison from the blood ana
healing the diseased portions
AfteT Won have taken Halls Catarrh
cure for a short time you will see a
great Improvement in your general
health. Start taking Hairs Catarrh
cure at once and get RID OF catarrh'
n 7 CHENEY & CO., Toledo, Ohio.
Sold by all Druggists. Use.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-06-02
Johnson Also Planned To
Kill His Wife
LEFT MT. VERNON SATURDAY
After Writing Note Telling of His
Intentions and Narrating Mari
tai Troubles-Rushed to
Sanitarium After the
Shooting

Ernest w. Johnson, aged about "a
years, and who has been making his
home in Mt Vernon for some time,
came back to his home in this city
Saturday afternoon for the sole pur-
pose, as is indicated in note that he
wrote, of killing his wife and him
self, the Newark American Tribune
states.
Leaving the train, he went to a
house in Woods avenue, where his
wife is employed, and from whom he
has been separated for some time,
and attempted to have a conference
with her regarding the troubles they
had been having.
Fearing him, the wife refused to
see him, and when he became deter
mined in the matter, the police were
called.
Chief Sheridan and officer Hager
hurried to the scene in the police
patrol.
Johnson was in the back yard and
armed with a 32-calibre Iver-Johnson
revolver. When he saw the officers
coming towards him as he stood in
the back yard, he placed the muzzle
of the gun to his right temple and
pulled the trigger, but the cartridge
failed to explode.
Chief Sheridan drew his revolver
and pointed it towards him, at the
same time yelling at the top of his
voice, as did officer Hager, saying:
Don't do that, or I'll shoot" This
was done with the intention of caus-
ing Johnson to momentarily desist in
his rash int ntions, and thus permit
the officers to get to and disarm him,
but Johnson being determined to end
his life, paid no attention to what
had been done or said, and again
pulled the trigger. This time the car
fridge exploded and the bullet took
effect above his right temple, and
he sank to the ground.
Chief Sheridan was the first to his
side, and thinking that Johnson was
dead, asked that Coroner Jackson be
called. AS he did so, Johnson opened
his eyes, and then commenced the
hurried run to the sanitarium with
him, where he now is.
The following is verbatim copy of
the note he left, and which was Sc
cured from the police by reporter:
"Mt. Vernon, o., May 20, 1916.
ITO who may find this on my body:
"Take this and publish it in news
paper.
Dear People. My life was a bur-
den to me because people put devil
ment in my wife's head. To prevent
more trouble 1 done this awful deed.
Friends, loved my wife, but others
meddled in my family affairs. gave
my wife a home but other people
urged her to leave. l would not do
anything for her as long as she in
sisted on other peoples information.
am giving the people something to
talk about, and a lesson on disturbing
young married people.
"Let us both die and buried side
by side. This trouble is over a little
bit of money amounting to $365.55.
They told my wife to try to get this
money. I was wise to it and hid the
money.
"If you want to know where the
money is, find out for yourselves.
IF my wife RECEIVERS she will re-
ceive the money through noble
friend.
"To the newspaper reporters.
"By MR.. e. w. JOHNSON"
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-06-02
Mr.. Barrett
Is Honored

MT. Bartlett
Is Honored
On Tuesday evening the members
of the Quarry chapel entertained with
a picnic supper, honoring William j.
Barrett, who has been lay reader at
that place for the past two years and
who is now leaving for a new charge
in Ashtabula. A sumptuous supper
was served at o'clock, followed by
a short address by Harry Parker. who
presented Mr.. Barrett with an appro-
pirate gift from the Quarry people.
After short service in the church,
all departed, wishing Mr.. Barrett sue
cess in his new field of work.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-06-02
The Roberts VIII

The Roberts Will
The certificate of final judgment in
the contest of the will of j. ID. Rob
erts has been filed in probate from
common pleas court. Under the
same will, an order of sale of person
al property for $3,942.67 to Emma
Wingard has been returned while an
application to fix collateral inher-
itance tax has been filed, the same
fixed and certified to the auditor.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-06-02
CONVENTION
OF 3. & o. Surgeons in Philadelphia
Will Be Attended by DR.. East
man Who, With Sons,
Plans Further Trip

DR.. n. R. Eastman expects to leave
Monday for Philadelphia where he
will attend a convention of the asso-
citation of B. & o. railway surgeons.
At Philadelphia he will be joined by
his two sons, Russell and Robert, and
will spend few days at Atlantic City.
New York city and will then take a
trip up the Hudson river. They will
return about June IA.