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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-04-04
A COMING JOY RIDER.

a COMING JOY RIDER.
Bobby-If I had a mil
lion dollars I'd invite
everybody to the movin'
picture show.
Tommy--Aw shucks! l
wouldn't. I'd buy an au-
termobile an spend the
rest payin' fines for
speedin.'
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-04-04
Low WATER.

Old Uncle Andy was
steering his masters boa,
down the bay. They passed
Zen ocean liner.
II ANDY" said Mr.. Jones,
just look how high that
asih.p stands out of the
: water. / wonder why it
sis?''
Why. boss" answered
sihe old Garky, don't you
know? We amt had no
rain for nigh on three
weeks now, and de waters
gettin' low"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-04-04
LOOKING OUT FOR
HERSELF,

There is one little girl
in New York who is in
line for a diplomatic po-
sition when the Govern
ment decides to admit
feminine aspirants to it's
corps. She was sitting on
a bench in Morningside
Park the other afternoon,
in company with another
child about her own age.
There was evidently some
disagreement b e w e e n
them, and suddenly the
discreet maiden turned to
her obnoxious companion,
smiled sweetly, and said:
well, If one Of us
should get off this seat, I'd
have more ROOM"
SPRING SUIT FOR HER.
His better half
Is quick to laugh
And call his stories
cute:
It's safe to bet
She's going to get
A fifty dollar suit.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-04-04

Grassington-Oh, joy! it will soon
be time to make garden!
0 Arty Choak-You mean it will soon
be time to stir up the winters accu-
mutation Of tin cans, ashes and dog
bones in the backyard.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-04-04
MUST HAVE SEEMED QUEER.

MUST HAVE SEEMED QUEER.
"Do you know Marthy when I saw
Joel fust off after gettin' to the college
for my visit with him I thought he
was plum looney."
"Why how was that Sam'l?"
"A young Teller told me he was
most likely down on the courts and
went the way he pinted and found
our Joel knockin' a rubber ball over
a fish net an yellin' he loved every
body"
Some people are as full of airs as
an overworked photograph.
A tall man isn't necessarily high
minded.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-01-14
WHEN DID CLIFF PEOPLE
LIVE? TREES MAY SHOW
Experiments at Arizona University
May Tell Time Aborigines
Thrived

Tucson, 'Ariz., Jan. 12-Experi-
ments are being conducted at the Uni
versity of Arizona here, it has been
learned, in an effort to determine
whan the Arizona cliff dwellers liveo.
The theory of DR.. A. F. Douglas,
professor of astronomy at the univer-
sity, is that there is an exact relation
between the rain fall and other eli
matte conditions in various years
with the size of the rings shown in
the cross section of the trunk of trees
being used in connection with the ex.
periments.
Trunks of trees used by the cliff
dwellers in constructing their dweli'
ings many of which are still intact,
will be compared with the trunk of
the largest tree that can be found in
Arizona.
If the rings are similar in their
characters, the time at which the
aborigines inhabited the southwest
will be reckoned from the known age
of the tree.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-01-14

total of 40 magazines on the reading
tables at the library. The value OF
good current periodicals cannot be
overestimated. They keep material
the opinions of men of Importance on
current topics. The Readers Guide
to Periodical Literature indexes these
magazines as far back as 1850 and
makes them of permanent value to
the library.
On Thursday, Dec. Q, the rhetoric
classes from the high school came to
the library and were instructed by
the librarian in how to use library.
The classification and arrangement
Of the books on the shelves was ex-
planned to them and they were
shown how to use the catalogue and
Readers Guide to Periodical Litera-
ture. The purpose of this work is to
bring the high school pupils into
closer relations with the library and
to enable them to find for themselves
books and subject material which
they may need in their school work.
The story hour for December was
not held until the first week in jan
uary Miss Carlotta Wolverton told
fifty children of the 4th and 5th
grades the story of Robin Hood and
Allan's a. Dale, Pinks, French folk
tale, and Madam Holly, German
folk tale. A~ - Ga
The library wishes to acknowledge
gifts from the following: Mrs. F. l..
Fairchild, Mrs. John I. Foote. Mrs. e.
e. Millard, Mrs. s, H. Peterman and
Miss Mary Arndt.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-01-14
OFFICERS INSTALLED
BY the Woman's Relief Corps at a
Recent Meeting in This City

At a recent meeting Of Joe Hooker
Relief Corps, held in this city, the fol-
lowing officers were installed:
Observation-Disclosures White.
Senior Vice President = Sabra
George
Junior Vice President--Emma
Rooms.
Chaplain Kittie Staunton.
ecretary-Jerusha Chase.
Treasurer-Sarah Smith.
Conductor-Roe Grimm.
Guard-Elizabeth Trimble.
Assistant Conductor = Christina
Bell.
Assistant Gurd-Bva Graham.
Press Correspondent-Carrie Tilton
Patriotic Instructor-Anna Gun
ningham.
First Color Bearer-Jennie Stagg.
Second Color Bearer-Henrietta
Levy.
Third Color Bearer-Nancy Work
man.
Fourth Color Augusta VIII
liams.
Pianist-Mrs. C. A. Miller.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-01-14
DEMOCRATS
Take First Step Towards
Organizing A Club

First steps in the organization of a
Knox county Democratic club were
taken Tuesday night when a goodly
number of Democrats gathered in
julius Headington's sign studio on
South Main street and effected tenn
porary organization by electing Clyde
Brentlinger chairman and Donald H.
Harper secretary.
Permanent organization will be
made at later date when Democrats
from all parts Of the county can be
assembled. 1t is planned that this
take place some Saturday afternoon
with the added attraction of a speak
er to expound Jeffersonian principles.
There was high degree of enthus-
iasm rampant at Tuesday nights
meeting, despite the very inclement
weather, and the outlook for strong
club is very bright. A meeting of the
temporary organization will be held
on Jan. 20 to perfect plans for the
permanent organization.
The committee which will have
charge of working up the meeting for
permanent organization and securing
a speaker for the occasion consists of
the following: o. G. Taylor, j. w.
Headington, ]. M. Woolison, l.. M.
Bell and Patrick A. Berry.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-01-14
THE DECLINE
OF the Old Postal Card Shown b,
Government Statistics

Government statistics show that
the sale of the plain old-fashioned
postal cards has greatly fallen off dur.
ing recent years. The picture post
card of course has driven it out of
popularity.
Then, too, one questions If the old
habit of postal card correspondence
has not gone by.
Most of us can remember well
maiden aunts and others who were
noted for their ability to write long
effusions on postal cards. Some of
them prided themselves on the num-
ber of words that could be legibly
written on post card. If memory
serves Alright, this would often run in
to the two or three hundreds. Fine
pointed pens were pushed with a CON
else motion that is lost art in these
days when public school children are
taught to use sweeping and quickly
formed strokes.
The cent that the postal card saved
was a consideration in the eyes of
maiden aunts and others. 1t was part
of we'll planned conservation of re-
sources, by which bank books were
acquired in days of small economic
things. A two cent letter was need
less waste, in which not merely the
stamp but the cost of paper and en-
velope was an appreciable considera-
tion.
The publicity of the postal card
message of course might be consid
cred drawback Still, in the hey.
day of this form of epistolary com
munication, it was assumed that ii
you lived in a small town, your
neighbors knew your business any.
way.
The publicity of the message does
not affect the sale of the modern post
card. The messages thereon inscrib
ed are so fiat and routine, that it is
doubtful if the rural postmistress ev
er stops to read them. 1t must be a
tiresome task to wade through
a score of cards, only to find sucl
heart throbs as "Here am at Wash
ington! How are you? Fine wealth
err Goodbye"
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-01-14
Helen Collins Popham

Mrs. Helen Collins Popham, wife of
Fletcher Popham, died Wednesday
morning at 2:45 o'clock at her home
in Cleveland after an illness of pneu-
monia. Heart trouble was the i'm
mediate cause of demise. Mrs. Pop
hams condition was much improved
the first of the week and her death
was totally unexpected and hence
was very great shock to her many
friends in this city. The deceased,
prior to her marriage two years ago
to Mr.. Popham, was Miss Helen Col
Inns. She was a daughter of the late
Archibald c. Collins. She was 81
years of age and is survived by her
step-mother, one sister, Marie, and
three brothers, Wallace, Robert and
Archie, all of this city. The remains
were brought to this city Wednesday
afternoon.
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Miss Clara Hartupee of Newark has
returned to her home after a pleasant
visit with her sister, Mrs. George
Hoyman.
f. l.. Schooley is hauling corn and
fodder for r. D. GifIin of Gambler.
Quite a number from this place
have been i'll with the grip.
]. T. McLarnan made a business
trip to Danville Monday.
]. c, Hoyman is visiting his broth
er, Clyde, of Bangs.
Burl and Russell Farmer spent
Sunday with Clarence and George
McLarnan.
Mastre Noah Flack is confined to
his home with the chic|Nppox.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. d. h .lingstar and
son, Jacob, spent Tuesday evening
with Mr. and Mrs. Fred Schooley.
Mrs, Charles Melick called on her
sister, Mrs. Josie Morningstar, Sun
day
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-01-14
STATE
Officers OF The Red Men
Announced For 1916
Result Of Canvas OF The Vote
In Mt. Vernon

The canvassing board appointed
from Mohican Tribe No. SO by Lewis
B. Houck, great sachem of the I'm
proved Order of Red Men of Ohio, to
canvass and tabulate the votes of the
many tribes in Ohio for the great
chiefs of the great council of Ohio,
and representatives TO great council
of the U. s., met in Mt. Vernon Tues
day, and canvassed the votes.
Past Great Sachem Guy O'Donnell
of Amokee Tribe 5, Covington, O.,
and Thomas j. Irwin, great chief of
records Of Martins Ferry, Ohio, were
present during the day.
The, vote showed the election of the
following great chiefs of the great
council of Ohio, and the representa-
tives to great council of the U. s.:
Great Sachem-John Braunschwei.
ger of Toledo
Great Senior Sagamore-E. P. P.
Smith of Waverly.
Great Junior Sagamore-Emil j
Kaufman of Canton.
Great Prophet-Lewis B. Houck OF
Mt. Vernon.
Great Trustee-Albert Retzsch OF
Cincinnati.
Representatives to Great Council OF
the U. S.-Charles E. Baker of Steu
benville, Max Levy of Cincinnati and
j. Guy O'Donnell of Covington.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-01-14
AFTER SKUNK DleeERs

Game Warden b, T. Penrose has
his hands fun these days keeping an
eye on skunk-diggers of which there
are many in this section of the woods.
On Tuesday, Warden Penrose was
scouting around and surprised man
who was in the act of digging out a
skunk. The man was so startled that
he beat hasty retreat, leaving his
gloves on the spot which the warden
is holding as evidence.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-01-14
Mrs. Amanda McIIvalne

A letter was received by relatives
in the city Wednesday conveying the
news of the death of Mrs. Amanda
McIlvaine, which occurred at hel
home in Pasadena, Cal, on Dec. 2S
after a weeks illness of pneumonia
The deceasd was SS years of age. Mrs
McIlvaine had been resident oI
Mansfield all her life, until four years
ago when she went with her daugh
ter, Mrs. Hartman, to Pasadena. Mrs
McIlvaine had many friends in Mt
Vernon where she visited. Among
her relatives are Mrs. M. Nixon o.
East Front street.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-01-14
Bank Elections
NEW KNOX NATIONAL

The New Knox National Bank
stockholders elected the following di-
rectors Tuesday: d. B. Kirk, j. M.
Ewalt, H. G. Devin, w. p. Bogardus,
G. F. Colville, R. G. Ringwalt and W.
A. Alderman. The directors organ
lied as follows:
President-D. B. Kirk.
First Vice President. M. Ewalt.
Second Vice President-H. c. Dev-
in.
Cashier-W. A. Alderman.
Assistant Cashier. H. McFar-
land.
. Teller-L. H. Alderman.
The other employees of the bank
will be retained.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-01-14
Luclus MantonYa

Word was received in the city We'd
nesday of the death of Lucius Man
tonga, which occurred on January 6,
at his home in Brooklyn, N. Y. His
death was due to pneumonia after an
illness of four days. The deceased
resided in Mt. Vernon for many years
and had large circle of friends
among the older residents of the city.
He was about 20 years of age and is
survived by his wife. Mr.. Mantonya
was a member of the Episcopal
church for many years. The remains
were conveyed to Chicago, where the
interment occurred.
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Mrs. Eliza A. Campbell, widow OF
the late james Campbell, died at I:4U
o'clock Wednesday morning at the
home Of her daughter, Mrs. T.. w.
Bell, 2lO East Vine street. Death was
due to diseases incident to old age,
after a sickness OF about six weeks.
Mrs. Campbell was native OF Nor.
gan township, Knox county, where
she was born January Is, 1923. She
resided in Knox county all her life.
She was united in marriage with MIR.
Campbell January 30, 1874, and to
them seven children were born, four
sons and three daughters, all surviv.
ing their mother except one daughter
Mrs. w. II. Sellers. Mrs. Campbell
identified her self with the Baptist
chcurch in her early life, uniting with
the Owl Creek Baptist church previ
Gus to her marriage. She continued
to attend church service each Sunday
until her last sickness.
Funeral services will be held at the
home of Mrs. Bell, 210 East Vine
street, Thursday afternoon at
o'clock, conducted by Rev. G. Rector
Dye of the First Baptist church. The
body will be placed in the vault in
Mound View cemetery temporarily
and hur-ied I'm Owl Creek camatar,
later.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-01-14
500 Reward. 500

The readers of this paper will be
pleased to learn that there Is at least
one dreaded disease that science has
been able 20 cure in all it's stages, and
that is catarrh. Catarrh being greatly
Influenced by constitutional conditions
requires constitutional treatment.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally
and acts thru the Blood on the Mucous
Surfaces OF the System thereby de-
gtroying the foundation OF the disease,
giving the patient strength by building
up the constitution and assisting ma
ture in doing its work. The proprio-
powers of Halls Catarrh Cure that
they offer One Hundred Dollars for any
case that IL fails to cure. Send for list
OF testimonials.
Ohio. Sold BY all Druggists, Use
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-01-14
MILFORD

Charming Pickering is out again
after having had the grip for few
days.
The Needlecraft club met with Mrs.
Lee Bottonfield last Thursday after
noon. Dainty refreshments were
served.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Keadey are
spending a few days with Mr.. and
Mrs. s. A. Mitchell.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. F. Higgins spent
part Of last week with their daugh.
ter, Mrs. e, D, Rine, of the Delaware
road. Mrs. Rine has been quite sick
with the grip. LII TX
A. w. Gearhart has moved into his
new home.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-01-14
BUFFALO GERMANS BOOKED

Manager Maurice Mitchell OF the
Mounts basketball team has signed a
contract with the Buffalo Germans or
ganization for game here on Feb,
"a. This is the best basketball team
in the country and is superior to the
New York Nationals quintet which
played here last winter.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-01-14
OFFICERS ELECTED
For Masonic Temple Company at a
Meeting Tuesday Evening

The trustees of the Masonic Tenn
pie company organized Tuesday night
for the ensuing year as follows:
President-Frank o. Levering.
Vice President. M. Wolverton.
Secretary-C. c. Iams.
Treasurer-Robert S. Hull.
Executive Committee. NJ. VOL
verton, c. C. Iams, R. s. Hull and the
president ex-officio.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-01-14
STREAM & RIMER
REAL ESTATE AND LOANS

Farms and city property bought, SOLD
and exchanged. Properties rented and
rents collected. Fire insurance spe
cialty. Representing IA old reliable
stock companies. Accident insurance,
live stock insurance. Plate glass in
surance, automobile insurance, in fact
we can insure any property you may
have. Surety bonds OF all kinds. Call
and see us. Room L Sipe bldg. South
Main st. Cit. phone No. 447 Black;
Luther A Stream Vim. r. Rimet
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-01-14
cENrEReuRe SAVINGS

The following directors were elect.
ed Tuesday by the Centerburg Saw
ings bank:
C. H. Bishop. c. w. Coe, H. G.
Smith, George NJ. Shaffer, Ed Ian
drum, NJ. Burr Talmadge and Judge
Harry Jewell. The directors organ
lied as follows;
President-C. II. Bishop.
Vice President-C. w. Coe.
Cashier-H. C. Smith.
Assistant Cashier-R. B. Ramey.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-01-14
HAND SEVERELY BURNED

John Lambiotte, who is employed
in Utica glass factory, had one of
his hands severely burned Tuesday
night while at work. A physician of
this city dressed the burns.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-01-14

Financially, as well as in other
ways, this has been one of the most
prosperous years the library has ever
experienced. Repairs and improve
ments have been made in the building
which have been needed for long
time but which lack of funds prohibit
ed. There are many things yet to be
done, but at least a beginning has
been made.
The aim in book selection this year
has been to supply the missing vol
umes of the best and most popular
of the standard authors. Sets of Kip
ling, Stevenson, Hugo, o. Henry,
Mark Twain, Dumas and Irving were
purchased and also most of the best
novels of the year. 1T books were
placed ON the shelves of the chill
dren's room and few new books
were added to the reference depart
ment.
Seven magazines were added to the
subscription list for 1916, The Ameri-
can City, Country Life, The Garden
Magazine, Musician, Review Of Re-
views, Survey and Travel, making a
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-01-14
FIRST NATIONAL, Mt. Vernon

The First National Bank stockhold-
ers elected the following directors on
Tuesday: H. H. Greer, R. M. Greer,
H. s. Jennings, Alice G.. Mccarthy
and Sarah Russell. The directors will
organize Friday morning.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-01-14
COMMERCIAL. Buckeye city

The following directors, were elect.
ed Tuesday by the stockholders OF
the Commercial bank of Buckeye
City: B. F.. Kaylor, w. H. Fry, N. H
Hunter, ]. L. Hammond, d. B, Work
man, Joseph H. Colopy and D. S
Workman. The directors organized
as follows:
President-D. S. Workman.
Vice President-N. H. Hunter.
Cashier-H. S. Workman.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-01-14

H. A. Charlton OF Columbus, dep.
uty in the department OF the stats
game warden, was in the city We'd
nesday, assisting Warden Il. r. PEN
rose in some work.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-01-14
FIRST NATIONAL. Frederick,

FIRST NATIONAL, Fredericktown
The stockholders of the First Ma
tional Bank of Fredericktown elected
the following directors Tuesday; j.
N. Braddock, R. G. McClelland, M. P.
Howes, G. R. Levering, c. D. SWEET
land, G. w. Tulloss and ]. D. Wyker.
The directors organized as follows:
Presldent-J. N. Braddock.
Vice President-R. G. McClelland.
Cashier-M. P. Howes.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-01-14
FIRST NATIONAL, centerburs

FIRST NATIONAL, centerburg
The following directors were elect
ed Tuesday by the stockholders of
the Centerburg First National Bank:
Emanuel Grandle, j. w. Condit, T. D.
Updike, L. M. Daily, I. F. Harmer, e.
H. Daily, V. e. Brokaw and H. w.
Updike. Organization will be effect
ed later.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-01-14
GCciety
ONews
Pleasantly
Surprised

Eighteen friends and neighbors Of
Mrs. Frank Roby of West Vine street
gathered at her home on Tuesday
evening and gave her a very enjoy.
able surprise in honor of her birthday
anniversary. Mrs. Roby received
many beautiful presents. Refresh
ments we're served.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-01-14

It is estimated that the war has
cost SIS, 100000 up to date. And
has any one of the belligerents gotten
his moneys worth?
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-01-14
YEAR 1916
A GOOD ONE FOR THE BUCKEYE
STATE BUILDING AND LOAN
COMPANY, RANKIN BUILDING,
% WEST GAY STREET, coLUM-
BUS, OHIO.

/, Our growth in 1915, $1,710,625.56.
2. Our assets now-$9,7S6,S6771.
8. Added to reserve fund-$39, ,610.9S.
A. We own no real estate.
5. This fact speaks for conservatism
more than words can express.
6. We greatly appreciate
Z. The good words spoken of us by
our friends and customers.
s. Five per cent paid on time depos
its.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-01-14
Deed Of Assionment--

A deed of assignment was filed in
the probate court of Knox county
Tuesday afternoon by Ernest A.
Snouffer of Gambler to William G.
Rooms. Mr.. Snouffer has been en-.
gagged in the grocery and meat bust.
ness. The liabilities will reach $2,4OO
it is said, while the assets will be
$500.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-01-14
Unclaimed Deposits-

s. w. Alsdorf, cashier of the
First National bank, has filed in the
probate court of Knox county list
of persons entitled to unclaimed de-
posits.
o
Deeds Filed
Walter H. Darling to George Right.
mire, IL acre in Union, s11O.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-01-14
COURT NEWS
Common Pleas Court

Common Pleas Court
Judge Jewell in the court Of CON
mon pleas Tuesday heard the follow
ing cases:
Florence E. Miller VS.. William /
Cline ct al.-submitted and held un
der adyisement.
Elmer A. Hall VS.. Lille wilson
Submitted and held under advise
ment.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-01-14
sHER1FF's SALE
John NJ. Hamilton

Jacob Harner ct al
Knox Common Pleas
By virtue of an Alias Order of Sale is
sued out of the Court of Common Pleas OF
Knox County, Ohio, and to me directed.
will offer for sale at the door of the Court
House. in Mount Vernon, Knox County, on
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-08-28
A BLUFF AND A DODGE.

When will the politicians quit jug gling with that Tarif commission proposition? Less than F months ago the President was poohpoohing it. On iy a few years ago the report Of a commission that had been appointed by President Taft was wastebasketed by a Democratic Ways and Means Committee The Underwood law. which the Democratic party insists would have justified itself fully but for the war. was drawn without the aid of a commission Who believes that if the Republicans control the next Congress any report of a so-call- cd non-Partisan commission appoint ed by Mr. Wilson will have the slight est weight is determining the shape of the revision of the Underwood law In the language Of the street. what are the politicians giving us? Much is pardonable on the eve of a president iai election. but this has every appear ance of a bluf and a dodge.-wash- ington Star