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The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-02-29
Masonic Dance
Thursday Evening

Thursday Evening
The popularity of the series OF
dances which Mt. Zion lodge No. 8,
T.. & A. M, is giving for its members
and their ladies was attested by the
large crowd which attended the third
affair at the Masonic temple Thurs
day night, despite the inclement
weather and counter-attractions.
Music was of stirring kind as fur
nished by Parker's orchestra of Co
lumbus. Punch was served during
the evening. The last of the series
OF entertainments will be given some
time next month.
At Thursday nights dance there
were present from out of the city:
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles X. McGugin,
Mr.. and Mrs. r. B. McArtor, Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank l.. Wolfe of Howard, Mr..
and Mrs. G. M. Hasson, Mr.. and Mrs.
w. S. Lewis, Mr.. and Mrs. William
Fought, Misses Della Thomas, Marie
Gilbert, Esther Stinemetz, Robert
Hasson, Guy Bishop and Howard
Palmer OF Centerburg, Mrs. Croft and
daughter, Miss Helen, of Frederick
town, Mr.. and Mrs. H. X. Doolittle
and Mr.. Sterrett of Gambler and ]. s
Didway of Columbus.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-02-29
DR.. BEST lMPRovINe

Or. S. r. Best, who underwent an
operation at Grant hospital, Colum
bus, about six weeks ago, was
brought to the home of his brother,
G. S. Best, here Tuesday afternoon.
Mr.. Best underwent a second opera
tion last week for blood poisoning
since which time there has beer
much improvement in his condition
-Centerburg Gazette.
Jesse Flack, who has been patient
the Mt. Vernon hospital, returned
home Friday.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-02-29
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Bell-M artin
Wedding
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Eell-Martin
Wedding
Mr.. Ralph d. Bell and Miss Indus
N. Martin, both of near Utica, were
married by Rev. ]. A. Long, pastor
of the Vine street Church of Christ,
at four o'clock Thursday afternoon at
his home. The young couple was at
tended by Mr.. Glenn Ward of Mt.
Vernon and Miss Gladys Bell, sis
ter of the groom. The ring cere-
mony was used. Mr.. and Mrs. Bell
will reside on farm near Utica.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-02-29
Answer and cross.petition-

In the case Of B. M, Critchfield
admir-, VS.. Frank McGugin, exr., an
answer and cross petition has been
filed in the court of common pleas of
Knox county by l.. Tate Cromley as
trustee, in which he asks for an order
from the court directing the clerk of
court to pay to him as trustee of the
fund bequeathed for the benefit of the
Jelloway church, under the will of b.
A. McEIroy, the sum of $4S2.91. The
attorneys for the trustees are ]. B.
Graham, and Greer, Greer & Cromley.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-02-29
To Recover Money

Frances M. Bailey has commenced
an action in common pleas against
William II. Bailey, in which she seeks
to recover the sum of 1924. The
plaintiff claims there is due her the
sum of 5000 based on a promissory
note and that the defendant is indebt-
ed to her in the sum of 1924 as rental
for occupying the farm of the plain
tiff for two years. Robert L. Carr is
the attorney for the plaintiff.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-02-29
Case Heard in MansfieId-

Judge Mansfield and jury in COM
mon pleas court today were hearing
the action of Levering Bros. VS.. The
Mansfield Milling Company, while at
the same time Judge Wood was hear
ing another case, that Of Charles p.
Ensign VS.. ]. e. Keener, ct al. The
latter was being heard in the room
of the court of appeals.
Levering Brothers are suing The
Mansfield Milling Company, claiming
that they were damaged in the sum
of $l,510 by the failure of the Local
concern to furnish ten carloads of
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-02-29
lnquisitive.

lnquisitiVe.
A kiss he printed on her lips
And showed her no contrition,
Because the artfui mink inquired,
well. when's the next ed.tionP
Birmingham Age Herald.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-09-07
ORPHAN CROP Low
Kansas Can't Find Enough
Children for Families.
More Than 200 Applications to
One Society Here.
LONELY COUPLES ARE ANXIOUS
They Want Company in Their
ChiIdless Homes.
Wider ChiIdren's Relief Work
on 1917 Program.
LONELY COUPLES ARE ANXIOUS

The Kansas orphan crop is so mea-
ger that the applications of more
than zoo Kansas people for children
are on the waiting list of the Kansas
Children's Home society. Hardly a
day goes by at the office of the socie-
ty. according to Mr. Shirk. the secre-
tary of the society. without at least
one appeal from some Kansas couple
for one or more children. The society
places about 100 children year.
One reason for the shortage, &C
cording to Shirk is the fact that the
society not only places children of
parents unable to support them but
in many cases assists mothers and
fathers to care for their families, who
otherwise would have had to turn
their children over to the society.
About 25 per cent are assisted every
year in the support of their children
Mr.. Shirk will go to Chicago next
week to confer with the national COM
mittee of the Association of Children's
Home Societies, of which Mr.. Shirk is
president 1t is expected that So
cieties in the association will under
take a wider program of children's
relief work as the result of the con-
ference of the national committee.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-09-07
Explosion, Fire and Rescue OF
EntOmbed Miners.
All Will Be Seen at the Topeka
State Fair.

There will be a real mine at the
fair grounds during the state fair, Sep
TENDER II to 16, and there will be
real rescue of miners from burning
mine. The rescue will be made with
the most approved safety appliances
which will be brought to Topeka in a
special car supplied by the federal
government.
During the latter part of the week
workmen will begin digging a mine.
1t will not all be Underground. The
dirt thrown out will be used to build
up above the ground. The whole
thing will be rooted over to conform
as nearly as possible with natural con-
ditions, found in the coal mines of
southeastern Kansas
Nell will go in dressed as miners,
ostensibly to mine coal Then there
will be an explosion. The life saving
car will shoot into the mine loaded
with men. equipped with oxygen he'll
| NETS and all the other appliances nee
essary for safe working in a burning
mine. They will bring out the men
who are "entombed in the burning
mine
OF course all the plans will be laid
along safe lines and it is not expected
that anyone will get hurt. but the
! men who go into the mine is miners
takes place will be in more or less
danger If something should go wrong
with the apparatus and delay the
rescue car there might be trouble.
The whole show will be on the fair
grounds in view of everyone. OF
course the actual rescue work will be
done underground but spectators will
see the smoke belching from the
mouth of the mine, see the rescue car
rush in ard see it come out laden
with injured" and partially 'suf-
located" men.
The federal government keeps q
car of this kind in the coal fields, in
southeastern Kansas, and when there
is mine explosion or a mine fire the
/ car is rushed to that point immedi-
ately. Many rescues are credited to
it. However, few Kansas people ex-
cept those in the mining district have
ever seen the operation.
The car will be manned by prize.
| winning crew.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-09-07
new AUTO RULES
Traffic Ordinance Is Passed by
City Commission.
Creates COngested District IL
Blocks in Extent.

The Topeka traffic ordinance. eight
pages long, was passed by the city
commissioners this morning. 1t will
become effective Tuesday. September
IL, excepting one provision relative to
the lights on the front of cars. own
ers will be given fifteen days to fix
their lights to comply with provisions
in the ordinance which makes it oblis-
atory for them to have light which
will not throw its rays more than
forty-five inches above the ground.
Following the passage of the ordi-
nance a motion was made to print
5,oe0 copies for the use of automobile
owners and other municipalities The
booklets also will contain information
about other departments of the city
as well data concerning the re-
sources of Topeka.
The ordinance creates a congested
district bounded by Fourth street and
Tenth avenue and Quincy and Jackson
streets Within this district the speed
limit shall be fifteen miles an hour
and safety zones will be established
by the street railway company at the
discretion of the city commission. A
decision has not been made as to
where these zones will be situated.
The ordinance demands that pedes-
TRANS cross the street only at inter-
SSCiAoiiS anu tHdl CuttiiisS CoEIcTS
discontinue. Automobiles will not be
permitted to turn around in the middle
| of the streets. No car shall be parked
within fifteen feet of a fire hydrant.
Any car parked in the congested dis
| trict shall go into the curbing head
| first with the front wheel against the
I curbing and the rear wheel out from
| the curbing a distance sufficient to
make an angle of IS degrees
| Street cars must discontinue stop
| ping on Kansas avenue between Sixth
| avenue and Seventh street Noisy
driving must be discontinued in front
of hospitals and automobiles must not
exceed ten miles an hour in passing
school houses while school is in ses-
| sion.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-09-07
TRAP RUMANIANS REAL COAL Mine
Germans and Bulgarians Strike
Decisive Blow.
Seize Tutrakan, Danube For
tress, and 10000 Men.

London, Sept. German and Bull
garian forces have scored the greatest
victory in the Balkans since Rumania
entered the war seven days ago.
The strongly fortified Rumania
town of Tutrakan on the Danube
blocking the way to the Rumania
capital, only 33 miles to the north
west, has been captured with 10000
prisoners.
The Germans and Bulgarians struck
a quick blow, trapped the Rumanians
on the south bank of the Danube and
besides capturing more than half a
Rumanian army corps. bagged 100
guns and caused the Rumanians heavy
losses. Berlin reported this afternoon.
The loss of Tutrakan was officially
admitted by the Russian war office
this afternoon. tho no mention was
made of Russian forces cooperating
in the defense. The German war Of
flee later announced the capture with
details as to prisoners and guns.
The Russians pressing in on the
strongly fortified Galician town of
Halitz drove back the Austro- Germans
to the city's very gates. Halitz is be-
ing bombarded by Russian artillery
and is in flames, said an official state
ment issued at Petrograd, reporting
other Russian gains and the capture
of 5643 prisoners
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-09-07
THE GAS SHORTAGE
Receiver Landon Explains Lat Win
ter's Situation.

In regard to the shorta.e of gas IN
Topeka last winter, Mr.. Landon, re-
ceiver of the Kansas Natural Gas com
pany, who spoke to the Rotary clul
today noon, said this afternoon:
In conference with Governor Cap,
per year ago, 1 told him that at that
time there was available a large
amount of gas some sixty miles froE.
our lines; and that we could make Inis
--nection, which would cost about
$4,000, if we could be assured of a
rate of 80 cents per thousand; other
wise we could not get the money.
Nothing was done about this until
December, when a 2S-cent rate was
granted, which was not enough
Meanwhile, smelters took advanta ge
of the situation and acquired this
field. Now, we must go further fol-
any connections and must have q
higher price in order to insure money
for the construction of new connec-
tions. Out of twenty-six items which
enter into our business, there is ar
average increase of about 80 per cent
Labor, which formerly cost SIPS, nov
costs $3.50; pipe. which cost 50 cents
now costs 5000"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-09-07
men REUNION
Old Topeka Government Employees
Meet Col. A. w. Smith.

A meeting of men connected with
the old Topeka pension agency was
held this noon in the Masonic temple.
They ''just dropped in" to meet Col.
A. W. Smith, who was the Topeka
agent before the government decided
to work a little financial economy
$4,000 a year to the agent-by the
consolidation of all the offices at
Washington, D. c. Guy A. Taylor
came down from Kansas City. J. B.
Doncyson, I. D. Huntsberger, James P.
Wilson and Col. E. c. Nichols of To-
peka also slipped in.
Before the consolidation, the To-
peka office had the largest pension
list of the eighteen offices. Ninety
thousand pensioners were on the rolls.
Twenty million dollars was the annual
pension amount disbursed.
The total national pension eXpen-
diture last year was $3.50, 100000. The
national bureau now has on it's lists
approximately 100000 pensioners.
362, 900 of whom are survivors of the
Civil war.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-09-07
HUGHES SCHEDULE CUT
Nominee May Visit Kansas Again on
Third Trip to West.

Chicago. Sept. Manager Alvin
T. Hert of the Republican western
headquarters, today announced the
following tentative itinerary for
Charles E. Hughess second speaking
trip west.
September 19-Illinois Republican
state convention at Peoria at noon and
Illinois state fair at Springfield at 4
p. m. and possibly a mass meeting in
Springfield at 8 p. m.
September 20-Tay1orville. Pana,
Vandalia, Centralia and East St. Louis,
ILL.,
September 21-Bloomington. Ponti-
&C, Joliet. Aurora, Elgin and Rock
ford, Ill.
On September %, Mr.. Hughes will
go to Indiana for three days, speak
ing at Indianapolis and practically
every large city in the state.
The present plan is to have Mr..
Hughes visit Iowa, Kansas, North and
South Dakota and Oklahoma on his
third and last trip west in October.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-09-07
IN A DEATH threat
Marshal of Great Bend Due to
Die September Is.
TOpekan in County Jail Over
hears Conversation.

Tee city marshal of Great Bend is
September Is, according to story
told by Homer M. Cullor. now in the
Shawnee county Jail for the shooting
of Sheriff Walter Davis of Lyon
county
while L was in the city park at
Great Bend in july" said Cullor today
II overheard two men talking and they
said they were going to kill a police
man in Great Bend before September
Is. They remarked IN the CONVERSE
ton that he was big fellow and wore
white handkerchief around his neck
L didn't think much aboutit at the
time and didn't mention it to anyone
in Great Bend"
Jones, the new sheriff of Lyon county,
when he was brought back from Iowa
after his capture. Sheriff Jones
wrote to Mayor Ora Dawson of Great
Bend, telling the facts as related to
him by Cullor. According to Great
Bend officials Andy Mayer, night
marshal, fills the bill. He is a large
man and in the summer wears a white
handkerchief tied around his neck
Cullor does not remember anything
about the men he overheard talking:
They were strangers to him, he said
and he paid no particular attention to
them.
1t is not known at the county jail
when Cullor will be taken to Emporia
He must go into Lyon county to plead
guilty to the charge of murder. He
| has already confessed having free
| the shot that killed Sheriff Davis
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-09-07
men LIKE VERY MUCH"
Indians in Topeka Ready TO Dance
at State Fair.

A small band of gypsies, the first
entertainment feature of the state fair,
arrived here today, altho Secretary
Phil Eastman has not heard of it.
They informed a State Journal report
er that they were going to put on
fine dance - the Markomanian
dance"
"Gypsy dance?" inquired the re-
porter.
NO. Indian dance. Were Indians
from Oklahoma" responded the male
interpreter of the tribe which consists
of three women and two men, all of
whom resemble Indians about as much
as rabbit resembles bull dog.
women make Dance" he stated
further, ''rnen like very much"
Just then a Fair grounds car came
along and they boarded it III hurry,
evidently desiring to-be on the grounds
when the crowds arrive. Unless the
police spoil the show the Sunflower
Trail viii sport an attraction not on
the bills.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-09-07
JAILED AFTER FIRE
Owner of Burning Vacant House in on
Investigation"

Two fires in a vacant home at 1917
Kansas avenue put the owner, M f.
Cation, in Jail Wednesday night and
he is still there today booked for IN
vestigation." Cation is blacksmith
and owns a shop at 1885 Kansas ave-
nue. but he has been operating shop
at st. Marys recently
Fire was reported from the vacant
house at 1880 o'clock last night. Fire
men found the doors locked and two
separate piles of excelsior in back
room, burning An investigation was
made by members of the fire depart
ment and Joseph Waidelich- Cation
was arrested at his home upon orders
issued by Harvey Parsons, chief OF
police. officers say he was intoxicated
when they arrested him.
The fire did little damage
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-09-07
STUFF RULE HITS ANTS
Amend Constitution TO Eliminate Fac
tionaI Organizations.

Atlantic City. Sept. 1.-THE National
American Woman Suffrage association
convention today changed its constitu-
ton so as to bar from membership
all organizations not in harmony with
the policy and constitution OF the as
ISOLATION A report that this action
was aimed at organizations affiliated
with the Congressional Suffrage Union
orthe Woman's party was denied, but it
was admitted that it affects such or
ganizations tho not specifically aimed
at them
Nearly all of the morning session
was taken up with consideration of
proposed amendments to the associa-
tons constitution. One amendment
making the terms of officers two years
was adopted. Another amendment
providing for but one affiliated state
ORGANIZATION in each state was referred
to "a committee of five to report at
the next annual convention.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-09-07
IT'S A WAGE LAW
Hughes Scores s-HOur Bill
Passed by Congress.
One Step to AbdicatiOn, Says
Republican Nominee.

Hampton Beach, n. H. Sept T.
1T is only one step to the apdication
of government was the characterize
ton with which Cha-ie J.. Hughes
here today wound up vigorous denun-
citation of the policy of surrender to
force" which he saw in President Will
sons hurrying thru the eight-hour law
in attempting to avert the railroad
strike. The Republican no --1inee went
farther in his denunciation OF the leg
islaticn than in any speech so far, and
a crowd of about 500 cheered him.
1--WE cannot afford to surrender
what We have won for our Institutions
in this country" the nominee said.
What have we won? We have won
the right to free discussion. a free
press, a democratic form of govern
ment, free assemblage, free 1egisla-
lures and an executive chosen by the
people
Surrender of Principle.
I'VE have recently seen what 1 re-
gard as a very deplorable surrender of
that principle. l am for the arbitra-
ton of industrial disputes. Labor can
not afford to surrender that principle.
I'VE have recently had, at the pro-
posal of the executive an act passed
by congress confessedly in Ignorance
of the facts and of what justice de-
mands. 1t is not an S-hour a day law.
1t is a wage law, and nobody knew
whether it was just or not.
Now, I am for justice in every
thing, but I propose that in all we do
we shall investigate first and then
legislate. Our methods in this coun-
try are of priceless Importance to us
because they are methods which con-
serve our peace. 1t is only one STEP
from peaceful settlement of such dis
putes to the denunciation of ouI
courts and all the machinery OF
peaceful settlement it is only another
step to the abdication of government
itself"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-09-07
HAIL TO VICTORY!
Ohio Democrats Claim Every
thing-State and Nation.
Hughes Tour Joy to Enemy,
Says u. S. Senator.

Columbus. Ohio, Sept Victory
for the party in the state and nation
was predicted before the Ohio state
Democratic convention here by Sena-
tor Atlee Pomerene, who declared
there was contentment in the land
everywhere except among Republican
politicians.
IF one-half of the reports which
have heard in Washington within the
last two months be true said the
senator. victory in Ohio and in the
nation is assured
1.-The standard bearer of the Repub-
lican party has been conducting a
trans-continental tour. 1t has created
little or no enthusiasm among the Re-
publicans 1t has filled the hearts
of Democrats with joy. The people will
not change the realities of Wilson for
the prophecies of Hughes. They will
not changes the constructive program
of democracy because of the carping
criticisms of Republicans. In the light
of the great accomplishments of the
past three and a half years the voters
will not displace the presiding genius
under whose guidance this work has
been done for one who INDUCES in
criticisms of details and offers little or
nothing affirmative or constructive
save and except a return to the dis
carded protective theories of the
past
Shot at G. o. p. Candidates Expenses.
The senator expressed regret that
there was no law to limit expenditures
in Ohio political campaigns and de-
clared every one familiar with Ohio
politics believed that in number of
elections to the United States senate
the seats had been bought and paid
for. He referred to expenditures of
$22.175 by Myron T. Herrick. the Re-
publican senatorial nominee, and S29,-
HarriCE
the recent primaries and declared that
the practice of using large sums OF
money in elections ought to be con-
demned by every law abiding citizen
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-09-07
TAKES BALL AND CHAIN
Missouri Convict Makes Remarkable
Escape From "Pen."

jefferson City, Sept. Wesley
Oliphant, convict at the state peniten-
tia;ry from Henry county, had only
four months of a two year sentence
to serve, but prison officials discover
ed here today that he had escaped for
the second time this month. The
first time he was captured within
few hours and as punishment was put
to work in the prison quarry with a
ball and chain attached to his leg.
This is the first time in the history
of THE institution that man so i'm
peded has gotten away. Four years,
officials declared, will be added to
his sentence if he is captured.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-09-07
YOUTH SETS THE PACE
Bob Jones Outplays Bob Gardner in
Morning Golf Match.

Merien Cricket Club. Haverford. Pa,
Sent. 7.="Bobby' Jones, juvenile golf
err held 1000 persons spellbound by
his masterfu1 playing against Robert
A. eGardner, of Chicago, in the third
round match play of the United States
amateur golf championship here to-
daS. finishing the eighteen holes 1 up
on the champion.
Gardner played in top form, but the
southern youngster had him outclassed
in every play. Their cards for the
morning were:
Jones out ass, SIS, 442-42.
Gardner out 765, 453. 453-42.
Zones in 444. 345, 435-36-7S-
Gardner IN AS. 345, 534-37-79.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-09-07
RAISE WIDOW PENSION
Also Restores Soldiers Widows Who
Have Remarked to Pension Roll.

washington. Sept. IA bill Civ
ing to widows of officers or enlisted
men who served in the Civil or Mex
lean wars or the war of 1912 and who
have reached the age of seventy years
pensions of $40 a month instead of
the present S12 a month was passed
today by the senate. 1t already has
passed the house.
Widows of Civil war soldiers drop
ped because of marriage. to another
person are restored to the roll by the
bill.
The brief debate on the bill did not
disclose the additional cost to the gov
eminent