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The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-03-31
Among Them Being Twentieth
Century Limited
One Of MOst,,AppaliRg OF Re-
cent Railroad Accidents

Lorain, O., March 2e-About twenty
persons lie dead in the wreckage Of
three of the fastest New York Central
passenger trains at Amherst, 6 miles
south of here, and number of per-
sons, estimated from 40 to 60, are
injured many probably fatally, as the
result of double collision which oc-
CURED at 4 o'clock Wednesday MORN
ing.
The two sections of Train sc, east
bound Chicago to Buffalo flyer, and
the westbound Twentieth Century
Limited are the three trains in the
wreck.
All the dead are in the wreckage of
the two sections of Train SO, most of
them in the debris of shattered day
coaches.
A rear.end collision between the
two sections of train Sc occurred first
The Twentieth Century Limited
crashed a moment later into scattered
wreckaqe of the two sections of Train
sc, which had been piled on the west
bound track before fiagmen could be
sent out to stop the second flyer.
No cause for the collision has yet
been assigned.
The three trains we're travelling
anywhere from fifty to seventy miles
an hour at the time Of the disaster.
Ambulances and police emergency
automobiles from Lorain, six miie'
away; Elyria, twelve miles away; ant
from Amherst were rushed to tn
scene of the catastrophe to care TO
the Injured.
Hospitals in these cities sent fiyin
sauadrons of physicians to rende
first aid to the most seriously ir
iured at the scene of the wreck. Tn
hospitals prepared to receive as man
Of the injured as possible.
Many of them, however, had to b
taken to Cleveland because of the II
sufficient facilities Of the nearer no
pitfalls.
Every coach in both sections
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-03-31
But Went Home In Intoxicated
Condition
And Is Ordered Lodged In
Jail By Judge

In the alimony case of lola Harris
VS.. Charles Harris the defendant was
ordered to appear in court Tuesday.
He failed to come and his attorney,
w. M. Rooms, could not enlighten the
court as to his whereabouts. Tues
day evening Judge Blair, at his home
received telephone message from
Mrs. Harris that her husband had
come in an intoxicated condition and
was carrying on at such a rate that
she was under fear of him. Judge
Blair telephoned Sheriff Woolison to
go after Harris and put him in jail,
and the order was carried out. 1t
was the intention to have Harris ap'
pear before the court during the day
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-03-31
NAOMI CLASS
OF M. e. Church Bids Farewell to
Some of Its Members

The Naomi Bible class of the Gay
street M. e. church held its monthly
social meeting Tuesday evening at
the home of Mrs. Walter Sapp.
The meeting was opened by singing
"Blest Be the Tie That Binds
Mrs. Bryant Mann led the deyo-
tionals. reading the S6th Psalm,
A short business session was held,
after which an interesting program
was rendered The program was in
the form of farewell for the follow
ing members of the class who are go
ing to leave the city for new homes;
Mrs Ray S Blinn Mrs. j. T. Brough-
ton. Mrs. Hening Mrs. l. E. Turbin
and Mrs. Robert Hart
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-03-31
MOVERS
IN THE COUNTRY iMPEOED BY
lMPASSABLE CONDITION
OF THE ROADS

Right now, when the season OF
moving is at hand, people in the coun-
try who are to make changes of resi-
dence are up against an unusual con-
dition. The roads in many places are
so deep with mud as to render them
impossible in transporting heavy
loads. A gentleman from the south
ern part of the county stated We'd
nesday morning that many people in
his section who had arranged to move
have been compelled to give it up
until the roads dry up sufficiently to
bear heavy load.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-03-31
GOES TO oRRVILLE

Otto S. Baker, who is employed as
a brakeman on the local Pennsylyan-
ia yard train, goes to Orrville this
week for sixty days stay. He will
there run crew after learning the
ins and outs of the Orrville yards.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-03-31
NOTICE TO SUBSCRIBERS

Subscribers who are going to move
this spring will confer a great favor
and insure proper delivery of their
paper without missing single issue
by calling the Banner Office and CIV
ing both their old and new address,
together with the date on which the
change is to be made. Call Citizens
phone So; Bell phone two on las.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-03-31
CLASS MEETS

The Buds of Promise class of the
M. p. Sunday school met Tuesday
night at the home of their teacher,
Mrs. o. p. Ford, of North Mulberry
street, about fifteen members being
present. After business session, re
freshmeDts were served and a very
pleasant time was enjoyed by all.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-03-31
HOMER REVIVAL

The revival services at Homer are
well attended Notwithstanding the
rains and mud. Thirty persons con
fessed Christ as their Saviour at the
Sunday evening service. Children's
service on Saturday at D. m. Ser
vice for men only on Sunday at $3.50
p. M; subject "A Great squander. "
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-03-31

Transfers of Real Estate
Alice G. Miller to Phineas Headlee,
so acres in jackson township, 81.
Mary o. Poland to Frank w. Moore,
parcels in Milford township, 81.
Harry Harrison to Martha Stofer'
III acres in Pike township, 81.
Frank w. Moore to Mary o. Po-
land, 81 liz acres in Pleasant town
ship, 81.
William j. Russell to Elmer H. Fln
nerty, lot No. IA James Rogers add
tion to Mt. Vernon, 81.
Robert b. Armstrong to Rex Nj
| 7. I.amb lots 5 and 8 in j. M. Ickes' ad
dition to Mt. Vernon, 81,
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-03-31
NEWCOMERS GET rwo WEEKS

Kenyon college students win have
two full weeks of Easter vacation this
year The vacation will last from
April 20 to May 4. This extenaed
freedom from college duties is caused
by the late date for the June cop-
mencement.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-03-31
To Take Election

To Take Election
In the estate of Thomas j. Hall the
probate court has appointed Barton
w. Blair commissioner to take the
election under the will of the widow,
Emily Hall, who is physically unable
to appear in court.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-03-31
To Sell Stock

To Sell Stock
Frank L. Young and Mary r. San
derson, executors of John Sanderson,
have been granted authority to sell
twenty shares of stock of the Inter
national Agricultural corporation at
private sale.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-03-31

Mrs. Paul NJ. Lybarger and daugh-
ters have returned to their home in
Delaware after visit with relatives
In Gambler
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-03-31
Private Sale Ordered

Fred w. Kahrl, guardian of Robert
Curran, has returned the appraise-
ment of real estate. There are four
lots in Mt. Vernon, total valuation
$4,000. Appraisement confirmed. Or
der issued to sell, at private sale,
tracts three and four on Adams
street.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-03-31
farmers
WHO DESIRE TO BORROW MONEY
ON THEIR FARMS IN CENTRAL

OHIO
1. Should see the Buckeye State
Building and Loan Company,
2. Rankin Building, 20 West Gay
street, Columbus, Ohio.
8. Or local real estate agents
4. To get the best terms
g. And the most privileges.
Can repay in whole or in part at
any time.
Z, Assets s1O.SOO.OOO. Five per cent
paid on time deposits. Write oi
call for further information.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-03-31
Court J Journal

Mary Ayers VS.. Burtlett Ayers-De-
fendant ordered to pay plaintiff ali
mony in the sum of $40 by the 5th of
each month, commencing in April.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-03-31
Hicks Estate

Harriet Hicks, Administrative of
Mary A. Hicks, has filed final ac-
count showing $7,5O2.43 received and
disbursed.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-03-31
To Sell Land

To Sell Land
Lee Butler, administrator of Jane
Butler, has filed a petition for author
ity to sell real estate.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-10-26
HUGHES COLLEGE MEN
TO TURN OUT IN PARADE

William N. Barnard. Jr.. OF LackeY
and Company. brokers. has been
chosen chairman OF the Delaware
branch of the Hughes National Col
lege Mems League. College graduates
throughout Delaware who are Repub-
Leans have been enrolled in the
league. which from now until election
day will take an active part in adj
vancing the Republican campaign.
Il is proposed that the Hughes Col
lege Mems Association shall turn out
in the Republican parade on the night
Of November 4, and Chairman Barnard
has appointed a committee represent
ing the various alumni societies to
cooperate in the arrangements. He
desires Republican college graduates
to get in touch with him about the
plans. Mr.. Barnard is a graduate OF
Yale.
Governor Charles r. Miller. an al
umnus OF the University OF Pennsyl-
vania. is one Of the foremost members
Of the Hughes National College Mems
League.
The aides appointed by Chairman
Barnard are:
Alexis I. dupont Harvard
Charles ". Bush. Delaware.
Alfred ID. Warner, Jr.. Cornell
Leonard p. Wales. TIniversity Of
Pennsylvania.
d. d. Ranken, Princeton.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-10-26
REPUBLICAN RALLY
At EDGE MOOR TONIGHT

The committee having charge of the
lecture bureau OF the Republican
Campaign Committee in this city and
county has arranged the following
meetings:
Rally at Edge Moor School House
tonight speakers. the Hon. John G.
Townsend. candidate for Governor;
Congressman Thomas ". Miller and
others.
Reception 20 candidates at the Elev-
enth Ward Republican League TO-
night.
Meeting of Twelfth ward Republi-
cans at No. 17l7 Lancaster avenue to-
morrow night: speakers. Congress-
man Thomas W. Miller. City Solicitor
Daniel o. Hastings and J. Thomas
Taylor. Of Washington. d. G.
Former Governor +. G. Stokes, OF
New Jersey, will speak at the Queen
Theatre. on next Monday evening.
The first meeting OF the newly or
ganizcd Italian branch OF the Hughes
First Voters Club will be held at No.
1905 West Sixth street tonight, when
tho fifty or more members will organ
izo into marching club. DR.. p. A. NJ.
Royitti will address the members on
topics pertaining to the campaign
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-10-26
stan Correspondence.

Stan Correspondence.
GEORGETOwN. Oct 26.-The meet
ing OF the Republican County Com
mittee here this week brought many
persons from all over the county, who
we're intensely interested, and. IN
many cases active. in matters political
They we're not all members OF the
committee. either, but there were
many who, generally. were presumed
TO have no connection with, or little
interest in its session.
James II. Hughes. Josiah o. Wolcott
and ArmOn ID. ChaytOr. Jr., also DEM
ocratic candidates; Dr. Hiram r. Bur
ton and his brother. ID. Charles Bur-
ton. were among the visitors, but the
Democratic candidates left town just
before the meeting
The much heralded opposition to
the candidacy OF Colonel dupont for
United States Senator. which was pub
lished IN Wilmington as being very
strong throughout Sussex county.
though never appreciably strong in
this section, has dwindled until the
only signs Of it that can find re-
marked one OF the most prominent
"is in the minds Of a very few would
be or has-been district leaders, and
they are rapidly reaching the sane con-
clusion that there is but one reason
able. sensible or honest course for Re
publicans all through the State TO fol-
low. and that course plainly Is for
them TO work for and vote for the
success OF the Republican ticket from
TOP 90 bottom.
There is no opposition TO the cleo
tion of Colonel DUPONT. az the RepIb-
lican Senator from Delaware, to bc
found among the rank and file OF Sus-
sex Republican, said he. "and
know whereof I speak. The few
leaders who had developed antag-
onism 20 the success Of their party arc
finding themselves alone IN their stand
in their districts. and are one by on.
seeing thcir mistake and following
f'- lead Of the voters in their dis
tr.cts.
There is no hone whatever I'm tho
minds Of those who have associafod
themselves with tho third naitv move
men hat there ie The slightest proba-
hility OF any of ifs candidates being
elected. evcenting those Republicans
whose names are shown on = also.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-10-26
EIECr ENTIRE TCKET. SAYS LOuIs TOPKIs.

ous TOpkis Company manufacturers OF m
etc emphasizes DUPONT and Representa-
iva Miller be reelected TO OF Republican Congress
It this me he considers Importance He likewise hope
nj for the election of the whole Republican ticket
Tn an Interview today TOpkis declared nsnt that in ode
keen running and to keep the workers em
oed we must have an6 high oquaizc the prices
abr goods the paid In this country
When the war is Oerv TOpks said -there will be boat
loads of merchandise this and this will necess
tate the immediate closing Of the mills the United States, that
make same class Of goods
~ believe that Germany manufacturing goods and at
tho srst oDnortuuiy she win throw upon market
Therefore imperative that Senator DUPONT and Rep
reutatye Thomas W. shall be reelected to Congress- so
that they may preparation and passage Of proper
tor6 lava law that will prevent foreigumade goods being
umped into this country closing mills for an INDEFINITE
ITO illustrate the cost Of goods made In
this country and Germany hosiery that is selling
here 10 wholesale jobbers $40 dozen, under the present
trin law these same be sold here at
s15O Dozen Mems hosiery selling here at S15S dozen to
wholesale obbers can he dozen under the
present tariff.
ConseQuently by tan the wholesale Obber will
buy German mills will have to shut down
consequence will then be thrown out Of
employment
We cannO any circumstances. figure Amencan-prced
labor with paid here about 20 cent
paid in Europe This statement probably
would apply to every line of manufacture.
at is therefore, absolutely necessary that this State reee
both Senator dupont and Representative in order aid
the Republicans in carrying out their tarn
In my opinion every American should the straight
Republican Hcket-nationa. State and county,
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-10-26
'ThafS the Kind Of Talk We Want to Hear"
Interject Men in the Audience as Former
Congressman From Indiana StirS Hearers
With Great Republican Speech.
"WHO WANTED WAR WITH u.s. HE ASKS,
SPEAKING OF DEMOCRATIC SLOGAN

~ have a confession to make. was
not In favor Of the nomination OF sena
tor dupont, but when he was nomIn
ated by the Republican convention al
Dover he became my candidate"
This declaration by Charles D.
Lands, former Congressman from In
diana, who ls now a WIlmIngtonlan,
at the Republican mass meeting last
night took the audience by storm. The
applause was loud and prolonged,
That's the kind Of talk TO give"
shouted men In the audience.
Mr.. Lands urged his hearers 70 re-
elect Senator dupont to the United
States Senate.
"pelawareans can do no better than
give their loyal support 70 Senator
Henry A. dupont In the coming cleo
tlon," he said.
More applause folIowedi this state
mont. Twice II thundered forth
louder and more prolonged than that
which had greeted the mention Of the
name Of Charles Evans Hughes.
"some things have been done which
reflect upon the character Of Senator
DUPONT" the speaker continued. "They
should be resented by the people o.
Delaware on election day. Velour
attacks arc being made upon him be
cause Of his alleged hostile attitude 4
labor. In the hard times Of 1918 Sena
tor duPont's broad acres on the Bran
dy,slne were the mecca for Idle mel
who came from all over 20 seek work
and they were given H."
Mr.. Lands quoted from a letter writ
ten him BY J.. A. Ranok. once q tels
graph operator on the old Wilmington
& Northern Railroad. now treasure
Of the Diamond State Fibre Company
In which Mr.. Ranok stated that wheI
the panic Of 1898 came and railroad
all over the country were euttlni
wages, Senator DUPONT, then presl
dent and general manager Of the w
& NJ, said: awe will begin cutting
salaries at the top. Until these try
Ina times are over ! Will serve th'
railroad without pay. When we be
ain TO cut, we will commence with The
single men and the wages Of no mar
rled man will be reduced unless VI
absolutely have to-.
"poes that sound as II the Senator
were opposed to organized or unor
qanIzed labor7" Inquired Mr.. Lands
mo, mol" came In emphatic tone
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-10-26
State RED MEN
Great council
reviews WORK
Reports Submitted atSeaford
Meeting Show Member
ship Advance
Mothers PENSION BILL
SUGGESTED TO LEGISLATURE
Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL

Special TO THE EVENING JOURNAL
sEAFORD. Oct. 26-with more than
200 representatives from various tribes
throughout the State in attendance.
the Great Council Of Delaware I'm
proved Order of Red Men is In session
here today. The Rev. John j. Bunting
made the address OF welcome last
night and the response was made BY
Great Sachem S. J. Furniss. Much OF
the time today was occupied in hear
ing reports. In concluding his report,
Great Sachem Furniss. who served in
the last two sessions OF the Delaware
Legislature az a Senator from Sussex
county. recommended that another ef-
fort be made to have passed a moth
ers' pension bill.
The morning session was opened BY
Great Sachem 8. J. Furniss, after
which n. B. Sinclair and Edward v.
Baker we're appointed 10 escort Judge
William II. Boyce. deputy great inco.
honee Of Delaware into council. The
election OF officers was held with the
following results: Great prophet.
Emory b. Riggin; great sachem. John
NJ. Cleary; great senior sycamore.
AitAhuutl - nubtIcf great luuluT
sycamore. Harry p. Elliott; great
chief Of records. Edward McIntire;
great keeper OF wampum, Edward
Sayes; great representatives, 8. }.
Furnlss and William T. Tappan.
A motion was carried 10 set aside a
special page on the record In memory
OF the deceased past sachem through
out the State. A free will offering
was given for the benet OF the or
phans' fund. resulting In q collection
OF s69.5s. Wilmington was selected as
the meeting place next year.
/ Great Senior Sycamore John "A
Cleary and Great Junior Sagamor'
Alex G. Rodgers and other officers ais
made interesting reports.
Great Chief OF Records Edward Nc
Intire. reported receipts OF the Gref
Council during the fiscal year, So
2SS.26, and disbursements $6,476.3
Continued on Page Two.) -,
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-10-26
Was Wearing ALARM
CLOCK AS HIS watch
when COPS Get HIM

Charged with larceny OF a wOman's
suit and an alarm clock, James A.
Carroll was arraigned in City Court
this morning and his case continued
until Saturday. Carroll was arrested
last night and it is said the articles
were found in his possession. When
brought 10 the police station he was
wearing the alarm clock as a watch,
When questioned he said he had the
alarm clock on for the purpose OF
telling the time.
The police have not yet been able
70 find the owner Of the suit and the
alarm clock Carroll is alleged to have
taken.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-10-26
GIVE WHOLE REPUBLICAN TICKET
OVERWHELMING MAJORITY, MAYOR
PRICE URGES in PUBLIC STATEMENT

~Let Republican ticket overwhelming major
i" Price, in public statement calling on
voters Henry A. dupont and Congressman Inom
". to Washington Mayor appeal is fOlowsi
complete victory whole Republican ticket at this
important thed with; therefore, cannot urge
strongly the good Of the whole people
OF the GOdgen right OF American
citizenship handed to and with that right
vote Republican national, State and county,
very important that not only have Republican Pres
must also have Republican
support Republican President therefore becomes
duty recect Senator Henry DUPONT and
Congressman Thomas W.. Miller.
There time when the voters OF Delaware were
called on TO do duty This Republican
state keep vote the straight Republican
ticket Lay aside all personal feeling at tins cleo
ton party important than individuals and let us
make il so.
at this time is looked by the whole country
10 part Oerhrowing the Democratic majority To nc
compsh We United states Senator and
Congressman They both proved valuable servants to our
nation and honorable representatives little State, OF which
all very proud.
4Iet rs give the whole Republican ticket overwhelming
majority
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-10-26
BOARDER WAS LOOKING
FOR BURGLAR when
HUSBAND Came IN

Charged with assault with intent
to commit murder. Spencer Hutchins.
colored. I'm City Court this morning
was held under $1,000 bail for the
Court of General Sessions. Hutchins
is alleged 10 have assaulted Harry
Townsend. also colored, a boarder ut
Hutchins' house. on October n. Town
serd testified this morning that he was
helping Mrs. Hutchins in search for
"a burglar when Hutchins came in and
ordered him out OF the house. As
Townsend was leaving the house he
said Hutchins shot him in the back
of the head with shotgun
y Frank Ball Is counsel for Hutch
ins. Townsend was confined to the
hospital for several days.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-10-26
VILLA MAY JOIN
NEW REVOLUTION
AMONG NEXICANS
EmiSsaries Confer With Junta
Relative to Fresh Drive
Against Carranza
WASHINGTON WATCHES
OLD FILIDUSTERER
BY WEBB MILLER
lited Press staff Correspondent.


Ell PASO. Tex. Oct 26.-Bmissar-
ies from Pancho villa have been in
this city in conference with members
OF the iunta OF the new Mexican revo-
lutionary party OF Legalistas, accord
ing to reports Of the United States
Department OF Justice agents here.
At least one Villlsta is known TO have
come overland on horseback, crossing
the Rio Grande river below Juaraz.
At this meeting the American authori-
ties believe, an agreement has been
perfected for the bandit leader TO act
as commander-in-chief of the field
forces under the direction Of the junta
Of the new movement. Several United
States Secret Service men have al
ready reported that such an agree
ment Is now in effect. In return. the
Legalistas are TO furnish money in or
der that the army can be paid in sill
YER.
The new revolutionary party. I'm its
official newspaper here El Legalista.
avows that the object OF its fOrma-
ton is to accomplish the downfall OF
Carranza. Some members known 10
the authorities here are wealthy for
mer landowners in the southern re-
public. driven out OF the country by
the new regime and their property
confiscated. Some OF these members
are still wealthy and able 70 furnish
financial backing for the new move
ment.
Department agents here have un-
der surveillance an American fill
busterer formerly with villa. who is
suspected Of having taken medical
and surgical supplies TO villa lately.