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The Mt. Sterling advocate., 1916-04-25
May MAKE
CONCESSIONS
Germany Believed to be Willing to
Make Partial Concessions to
United States.

Indications that powerful infu-
ences in German politics are oppos-
ed to any action by the Berlin gov
ernment which might lead to the
severance of diplomatic relations
with the United States are under
stood to be contained in confden-
tial dispatches received Monday by
the State Department from Ambas-
sador Gerard. Socialists and labor
leaders are represented as being
particularly adverse to any such
move.
Other dispatches from Mr.. Ger
ard were said to contain strong in
timations that the Berlin govern
ment would make some concessions
to the United States in reply to the
note demanding the mediate aban-
donment of present methods of
submarine warfare. 1t still is un-
certain however, whether the con-
cessions will be sufficiently broad
in their scope to meet the American
demands.
Officials allowed it to become
known that Mr.. Gerard's dispatches
indicated that Germany would go to
great length to preserve friendly
relations with the United States.
Mr.. Gerard is understood to have
gained his view during conversation
with Berlin officials, including For
eign Minister Won Jagow
His dispatches are said to en-
phasize the difficulty by which the
German government is confronted
in endeavoring to find way to
meet the demands of the United
States without arousing the ele-
ment which insists upon a relent-
less submarine warfare against the
shipping of the Entente Allies.
The State Department was await
ing dispatch from Mr.. Gerard re-
porting the result of lengthy con-
ference with DR.. Won Bethmann-
IIollweg, Imperial German Chan
cellor. Press dispatches announc-
ing that the conference had taken
place were closely read. Officials
expressed a particular interest in
that part of the press report which
indicated that the reply to the Am
erican note would not be made until
after the Chancellor has another
opportunity to confer with the En-
peror who is at the front.
The fact that the conference last
ed more than an hour was regarded
as being hopeful sign, it being
pointed out that if the German gov
ernment was disposed not to meet
the American demands it was i'm
The Mt. Sterling advocate., 1916-04-25
BROUGHT HERE FOR BURIAL

The body of Mrs. Mary E. Hack
EFT, who died at her home at Nor
ton, Va, was brought to this city
Friday for interment in Machpelah
cemetery. She was related to sew
eral people in this and surrounding
counties.
The Mt. Sterling advocate., 1916-04-25
WANT A NEW METER7

The Central Kentucky Natural
Gas Co., has been replacing a num-
ber of meters during the past week.
The company endeavors to keep
their equipment up-to-date in every
particular.
The Mt. Sterling advocate., 1916-04-25
IMPROVEMENTS AT DEPOT

The freight office of the c. & o.
depot has been enlarged and many
improvements made. The old quar-
ters were small and inadequate but
since the changes have been made
the quarters are most commodious.
The Mt. Sterling advocate., 1916-04-25
Lost, Strayed or StOIen-Brindle

steer, weight about $50 lbs, from
stock pens Court Day evening. Re-
ward for information leading to re-
covery. L. f. Griggs.
The Mt. Sterling advocate., 1916-04-25
Bazaar! Bazaar!

The Ladies Aid Society of the
Baptist church will have their
Christmas Bazaar on the 18th and
10th and Court Day dinner the 18th
of December.
The Mt. Sterling advocate., 1916-04-25
BE SURE AND ATTEND

Everybody come to hear Col.
Maus tell of his travels through
Mexico, at the Court House, Friday
evening, April 2sth, at 7:3O. Lee
ture free.
The Mt. Sterling advocate., 1916-04-25
DAMAGE SUIT SETTLED

The $4,000 damage suit of Mrs.
Bessie T. Pendleton against the
Cumberland Telephone & Telegraph
Co., and the Kentucky Utilities Co.,
has been compromised. The amount
paid Mrs. Pendleton was not made
public but it is understood to have
been great dear less than the
amount sued for.
All roads lead somewhere, but
with many the road to success be-
gins and ends in a blind trail
The Mt. Sterling advocate., 1916-04-25

The Advocate for printing.
The Blackfoot optimist., 1916-08-31
WASHINGTON GOSSIP

Washington,-Robi Redbreast, hero
of the story books and well known
model in the bird kingdom, has been
charged with leading a dual life. In
the North, a sober, industrious, home
loving fathe", the allegation is that he
spends his winters in the South in riot
Gus living. Even in Georgia, where
state prohibition prevails, he is report
ed as having been seen drunk i'll public.
On coming North, however, it is said he
always reforms.
Asked for an opinion in the case of
Cock Robin, Secretary Pearson of the
National Association of Audubon Soci-
cites, recently in Washington, and au-
thority on birds and their habits, said
he had frequently seen robins in the
south so intoxicated that they could
scarcely futter along the ground This
misdemeanor is reported to occur in the
southern states where grows the Chinf
tree, also known as the "Pride Of In
dia,' or "Persian Lilac
Robins sometimes eat the berries OF
this tree which, having absorbed rain
water, from an alcoholic liquid whicl
intoxicates birds, causing them to los'
The Blackfoot optimist., 1916-08-31

control of themselves and fall to the
ground Thus many birds are captured
and eaten by the negroes of the south.
1t is said that, during the Civil War
soldiers gathered China berries and dis
titled from them an alcoholic beverage.
which became q ute popular The pro
hibition people are said to be looking
into the trees alleged properties.
The China tree, scientists say, is very
common along the lower gulf coast
country, where it grows very rapidly
and is popular shade tree. Its abun-
dant lilac -colored flowers appear early
in the spring and the leaves are re
tanned late into autum, followed by
clusters of yellow berries.
Notwithstanding Robin Redbreast 5
occasional sprees, the Audubon Societies
give him a good general reputation in
an attractively illustrated little bulletin
which they are sending out from theil
New York offices to anyone who vii
send them two-cent stamp.
The Blackfoot optimist., 1916-08-31
Advance Styles Seen
in the Shops
Dresses Of Satin and Figured Silks
Reflect the Mode of the
Moment
Striking Waists Of Striped Silks
Moment
Striking Waists Of Striped Silks

beneath which are pockets, we have to
admit that is a novel way of hand
ling gathers. This treatment is shown
here in an illustration. The dress re
ferred to has the waist cleverly de-
signed to harmonize with the skirt, for
the lines on either side of the white
vest would continue down to meet those
on the skirt were it not for the soft
girdle that comes between them.
Designers are making a strong point
OF the long tunic again, and in many
models they hang in several points, as
in the dress illustrated here. Full and
pleated at the waist, it hangs softly
over the foundation skirt. As if to bal
ance the ripples on the skirt, large
cape-likt collar is placed over the should
ers of this dress.
The cape-collar is till with us, a.
mong the many other dainty collars
which are particularly noticeable on
dresses and waists. Some of the col
lars extend almost, if not precisely
down to the waist-line in the back
and those not quite so long manage
to get the desired length by the ad
dition of a circular rutfie or gathered
frill. Still another favorite type of col
lar is short in the back and very low
cut and finished with two points il
| front---quite the reverse of the othc
style. The edges are bound or scallope,
| or finished with picot edging.
The Blackfoot optimist., 1916-08-31

Mr.. Taylor endorses the Republican
State Platform in every respect. Over
two months prior to the platform con
vention, he announced his personal
views, which, in condensed form, wer,
as follows:
STATE LOANS. A sacred trust to be
handled on business principles; APP
praised by state, not county officer;
continue investment in school bonds.
LANDS. More rapid sale; encourage
improvement of principal; low inter
est rate.
ECONOMY. Economize where saving
is economy; spend where spending is
economy.
BUSIN ESS REFORM. Uniform system
of accounting; reestablish tax com
mission; systemize land department;
take game department and militia
out of politics.
EFF'lClE ENJOY. Short ballot in eoun-
ties; impeachment of officers for mis-
conduct without necessity of grand
jury
The Blackfoot optimist., 1916-08-31

New York, August.
More than half the summer is already
gone and interest is being turned to
darker and heavier dresses and hats.
In both of these there is much to at
tract the attention of those on the look
out for new ideas in dress.
A visit to the best shops shows many
distinct styles on display. What is
really most striking is the number OF
one piece frocks and the large variety
Of them. Some are of serge and light
woolens, others are of satin or silk, ac
The Blackfoot optimist., 1916-08-31

Miss Ethel Thompson who has been
visiting her uncle, w. G. Thompson and
family for the past two months, de-
parted for her home in Nebraska last
Wednesday.
George Hall and family returned the
last of the week from a camping trip
to Bear Lake and surrounding country;
they We're gone over two weeks and
report "A very pleasant trip.
Mrs. Frank Silene and baby are spend
ing the week in Blackfoot visiting her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. ID. II. Bicthan.
Henry Berg of Springfield is spending
the week in Blackfoot attending the
fair.
Mrs. w. +. Chubbuck departed We'd
nesday for Ogden, Utah, where she will
visit with relatives.
The Blackfoot optimist., 1916-08-31

cording to the requirements of the
woman who must have her wardrobe
stocked with dress for every occasion.
In dark dresses the navy blue serge is
to be counted on again. Women never
seem to tire of it, for it has so many
qualities which make it too good to give
up, and no satisfactory substitutes has
ever been found for it. While serges
there are also, and they are truly fas-
cinating.
Sleeves are long and some collars
are high though the becoming sailor
collar is still retained in many models.
The skirts are full, the fullness being
arranged in gathers, side pleats or un-
stitched box pleats. There have been
rumors also of the accordion pleated
skirt coming in again.
A number of the new hats are in that
most rich and wonderful color, royal
purple. The material is velvet Or satin
or both combined. Another new color
for hats is ruby red. Topping black
or navy blue costume one of these spots
of color gives most striking and smart
effect
But let us come back to the styles
that are Worn just at present.
The Dress of the Moment
If one judges by popularity, the dress
of the moment is of satin or figured
silk. Gathers and pleats, long tunics
and interesting collars are the features
that attract most attention IN the pres
ent models. Gathered skirts are not
new, it is true, but when all the gath
ering is placed at the sides below the
hip line and finished with a heading
The Blackfoot optimist., 1916-08-31
DANCING PARTY

Monday evening Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
c. Tavey gave dance in the Progress
hall in honor of their two daughters,
Verna and Lorraine. The hall was pret-
tily decorated with flowers and deli
cious punch was served throughout the
evening. The popular Barrer IS orches-
ira furnished the music. The dancing
lasted until after twelve o'clock, when
the young people departed for their
homes.
The Blackfoot optimist., 1916-08-31

Certainly, the collars this season are as
varied and graceful as possible, They
are quite irresistible III Georgette crepe,
chiffon or organdy.
Some New Waists
The shops are showing some very
striking silk waists, very colorful and
most attractive. These are for wear
with tailored skirts for they are de
cidcdly of the tailored type. The silk
is striped with heavy wide stripes,
sometimes combined with narrow ones
Bat is chiefly in the color combinations
that the attraction of these new waists
lies. Light backgrounds of pink, cream
and pale blue will have strong vivid
stripes brought out on them. White silk
collar and cuffs and large pearl buttons
finish these waits.
The Blackfoot optimist., 1916-08-31
Liver Trouble

"I am bothered with liver trouble
about twice year, writes Joe Ding
man, Webster City, Iowa. 81 haye
pains in my side and back and an awful
soreness in my stomach. | heard Of
Chamberlain s Tablets and tried them
BY the time I had used half bottle
of them l was feeling fine and had no
signs of pain.o Obtainable every
where,
The Blackfoot optimist., 1916-08-31
PROMOTER HERE

Ira O. Fisher, manager of Lee Nor
rissey and promoter of the Wolgast-
Morrissey fight which is to be held in
Idaho Falls on the evening of the 4th
of September was in the city Thurs
day on a short business trip. The fight
promises to be one of the best held in
this part of the country for a long
time and a special train will be run
to Idaho Falls on the evening of the
fourth so that all local fight fans may
attend.
The Blackfoot optimist., 1916-08-31
MOTHER

Mother s hands are folded now,
Her gentle voice is stilled;
The love light streaming from her eye,
Will cheer our hearts no more.
The old familiar songs we loved,
At even tide to hear,
Are memories of the long ago,
We wish they'd linger near.
The gentle loving words of hope,
That cheered our fainting heart,
We list and listing seem to hear,
Their far away echoings float.
The fireside is cold and cheerless now
The vacant chair is dumb;
1t $ still in the old familiar place,
just waiting for mother to come.
We miss the gentle soothing hand,
Our aching brow that stroked,
And snugly tucked us in at night,
Ere turning OUT Ihe lght.
You I'll never know what mother is,
Till time g grim reaper bids,
Her journey to the land of rest,
You II miss her then l guess.
T. G. Bond.
The will to do invariably sees that i
is done.
The Blackfoot optimist., 1916-08-31

Intelligence Graves knowledge of local
affairs. You have the intelligence and
this paper supplies the knowledge.
Come across!
The Blackfoot optimist., 1916-08-31

The second choice vote is not com
pulsory and should not be exercised
by the voter who by voting for a see
ond choice is liable to defeat the can
didate Of his choice.
The Blackfoot optimist., 1916-08-31
War Bonnet Roundup
IDAHO FALLS, IDAHO
Giant A6G2.Q 1Q1G

Thousands Of cowboys, cOwgirls, In
dians, high diving horses and bad ones.
Biggest of its kind in the world and it
belongs to Idaho.
The Blackfoot optimist., 1916-08-31

Reconstruction, of course! When the great
war is over, shattered Europe must be rebuilt.
Mediaeval architecture, crumbled by cannon,
will be replaced by well-lighted, well-ventil-
ated, convenient and sanitary buildings Of the
present day. In this tremendous rebuilding,
The Blackfoot optimist., 1916-08-31

There are so many crooks in the road
of life that most people prefer to cut
the corners.
The Blackfoot optimist., 1916-08-31
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The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1916-04-27
THsEsEsHVI!tE TATIVEAISATE,

AKEENVILEE. .OWJO.
Has the iNrgesC CHpAEaI surplus and
ResDOnsIh OF aus Bank in Darke
County. IL regularly examined un-
der Government supervision.
Capital Of the Bank is 100000
shareholders Liability is lOO,OO0
Total Responsibility is S37O,OOO
All OF which is a guarantee of absO-
lutte protection to its depOsitOrs.
We invite your business, which
shall have our best attention.
Money in shape of drafts issued
available all over the world.
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An Insidious Free Trade
Lobby.

w dollIhSGOliS GAPAA HN'NOpSe4
Correspondence)-As might be
expected, Democrats in Congress
have been very much embarras-
sed by recent disclosures regard
ing the "slush fund" raised by
italian lemon importers for the
purpose of influencing tariff leg
islation in this country in 1913.
At the very time when Presi-
dent Wilson denounced as an in
sidious lobby" the business men
of the United States who were in
Washington endeavoring to pre-
vent legislation for the benefit of
foreign producers, the lemon
trust of Italy was spending $14O,-
600 for the purpose of destroying
the protective tariff on lemons to
the injury of lemon producers in
Florida and California. and for
the benefit of lemon producers in
Italy. President Wilson drove a.
way from Washington the busi-
ness men who were advocating
America first" but he had moth
ing to say in criticism of the men
who were spending money to pro-.
mote Italy first.
The Democratic Congress pass
ed and President Wilson signed
the legislation desired by the
lemon producers of Italy and op
posed by the lemon producers of
America. This legislation was
passed on the theory that it wolld
give the American consumer lem
| ons at a lower price. 1t had no
such effect. 1t merely transfer
red a large part of the market to
Italy, while California lemon
growers found it difficult to sell
their crop at a living price. The
middle-man, who bought his lem
ons in Italy. merely made a lar
ger profit and reta'led the lemons
to the consumer at the same old
Fprice.
The need of an import duty on
lemons was demonstrated by Sen
ator Works of California, in ar
address before the Senate a few
days ago. Senator Works showed
that even with the Republican
tariff of 11c a pound, foreign
growers were able to compet'
with American producers and tn,
government received a revenu
' I sSS' AA@NN~
of about 1000, 900 a year. TIL
Underwood law reduced the dut,
to ac per pound, this'smal meas
ure of protection probably bein.
RETAINED because lemons are pro
duced in Florida, one Of the state
of the Solid South.
When the Democrats were {
bout to pass their bill retainin
. the duty on sugar. which is larg'
" a product of,the gull. state
) Senator Works moved an amen'
ment placing a duty Of 1c p
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LEGAL NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that Hazel B,
Beedle has been duly appointed by the
Probate Court of Darke County, Ohio, as
administrative of estat te of Roll d. Beedle
deceased, late of Green Vile township.
EDWARD BOIL,
Probate Judge, Darke Co., ohio
Geo. F. Crawford, AttoI ney.
April 20, 19l6-3w
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Notice by Publication.

The Unknown Heirs at law and Devisees
if any, of each of the said John M, MillikIn,
deceased; of j. esEe COrwin, deceased; of AN
drew McClary, deceased, and of Charles X .
Smith, deceased will each and all take no.
tice that on the 29th day of March, 1916,
Noah Lands filed his certain petition in
the court of common pleas in and for Darke
County, Ohio, being case No. 20 S05, against
them and each of them, setting forth that
ne Is the owner in fee simple of the follow
Ing lands, to-wit: Being the west half of the
north west quarter of section 32, township
I2, north, of range 5, east, containing 50 ac-
res more or less, in York Township, DarKe
County, Ohio.
That in 1887, Charles K. Smith, then the
owner of said premises executed and deiiV-
cred his mortgage TO Jonn M. Millikip.
Jesse Corwin, aud Andrew McClary, which b
mortgage was duly recorded, satisfied, anC
paid but failed TO have been cancelled or
record, and asks to have said mortgage can.
celIed on record.
That said lands were sold about 1858 to
John Woods, who executed his certain
mortgage back to said Charles X. Smith
which said mortgage is also uncancelled on
record, although long since paid and salts
fed, and this suit is asked TO cancel the said
mortgage and quiet the title as against eacl
and all of the said parties.
Said defendants are require to answe
said petition on or before May q, 1916, Of
Judgment will be taken against them &C
cordingly.
NOAH DIS, Plaintiff.
By Kirk Hoffman, A tty.
Attest: Ed Shafer Clerk of the Court
of Common Pleas.
By Ed Williams, Deputy.
Apr. 8, 1915 6w.
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Legal Notice.

Notice is hereby given that Jennie L
Swabb has been duly appointed by the PRO
bate Court of Carke County. Ohio. as Ad.
ministratrix of the estate of Curtis A
Swabb, deceased, late of GreenviIle town
ship.
EDWARD BOIL,
Probate Judge.
Geo. A. Katzenbt rger, Attorney.
April IL, 19l6.3w
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urday and will represent Darkt
county at the statewide spelling
contest to be held in Columbus
next June.
John B. Hoover has filed suit
for $4,000 as damages against
VIM. Hency, claiming that the
latter publicly accused him OF
stealing his pocketbook at a lodge
gathering on April II last. Both
men reside near Rossburg and are
owners of large farms.
Emanuel Roger, 55 years old, a
pl ointment farmer residing west
of town, died of paralysis Sunday
noon. His wife, two sons and
two daughters survive him. Fun
eral services were held Tuesday
afternoon at Fort Jefferson,
where burial was also made.
Dora B. Shields, 35 years old,
a resident of Twin township, was
declared insane last week and ia
ken to the asylum Wednesday.
She labors under the hallucina-
ton that she has killed her hus-
band and children and has been
very depressed for some time.
Contractor Dennis Dwyer has
been awarded the contract for
the construction of the public rest
room in the basement of the
Court House for $2477.59. There
were but two bids for this work,
The other one being by Fred Crete
for S2971. 43. Work will shortly
oegin on this Improvement.
Nathan Fahnestock, the well
known editor of the Versailles
Leader, stole march on his
friends and coming to Greenville
secured the necessary pa
oers to wed Miss Leona ]. Ligier
IF Versailles, the ceremony Sheing
pronounced Sunday morning.
May joy, happiness and prosper
ty be theirs through life.
A runaway boy, 13 years old,
named Robert Ross, who resides
with his father near Lynn, Ind,
was apprehended here last Thurs
day, he having rode the distance
On bicycle. He confided to one
IF our residents, who happened
to notice him and who took an in
terest in him. The police author
tiles were consulted ard his fa-
ther notified, who came over in
an automobile and took his son
back home Thursday evening.
The boy. told the officers that his
mother was dead and that he
couldn't get along with his faith
er, so concluded to run away.
Barney Blottman, who had
been ailing with heart trouble for
some time, died at about 8 3o'clock
last Monday morning In his home
on East Third street He was
one of our best citizens, having
been engaged in business here
for more than fifty years, firstin
the grocery line and of late years
conducting a china ware. store.
He accumulated some worldly
goods, and at his death was quite
we'll to do. He was of a quiet
and unassuming nature and well
liked by all his friends and ac.
ouaintances He died at the age