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The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-01-11
IRON JEwELRY
(Answels)


Many months ago, almost from the
beginning of the war, we were told
that German women, following the ex-
ample of their great grandmothers, vol
UNFAIRLY gave up their gold rings, neck
let's, earrings, bracelets and ornaments
of every description, to be made or
coined into money for the national
need.
Whatever truth there may be in this
story, there is no doubt that many Ger
man women have been presented by
the Government with iron rings to re-
place the gold ones they have parted
with.
Then Prussia, crushed by Napoleon,
and bankrupt, was in dire need of mon
ey, and the Prussian women gave up
all their jewels and ornaments to help
cope with the prevailing poverty, And
out of this sacrifice new industry
arose
hio "hp iOthihb 1900 Nhoi thN ihoh
ufacture of east-iron jewelry to replace
the gold and silver ornaments which
the great ladies' of the kingdom had
dispensed At first sight no material
would seem less promising as a sub
stitute for the precious metals than
iron. II was entirely owing to the won
derful craftsmanship of the ironworkers
that the results were so eXtraordin-
ary.
Strength, of course, would be a dis
tinguishing mark of such jewelry, and
a complete set of these iron orna-
ments, now in the possession of aTor-
onto jeweler, is as rigid and firm as on
the day it was made This particular
set, comprising pair of earrings,
necklet, locket and bracelets, has not
been looked after until lately
The ornaments have a wonderfully
fragile appearance, due entirely to the
exquisite workmanship Their weight,
too, is astonishingly small, the light
ness of every article being quite fea-
ture of the set,
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-01-11
SAMARITAN CLASS MEETS

The Samaritan class of the Method.
list Protestant Sunday school met
with Mrs. Robert Ewalt, 91S West
High street, Wednesday afternoon
with about thirty present. The meet
ing was called to order by the presi-
dent, Mrs A. p. Taylor
Devotionals were in charge of Mrs.
C. B. Cochran, who read Matthew 10.
This was followed by song and pray
er, after which short program was
rendered. by Mrs. Allspaugh
and reading by Mrs. Shellenbarger.
Refreshments were served by Mes
danes Lewis, Stall, Stofer, Russell,
IIurps and the hostess.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-01-11
BOYS HERE AND THERE


In America we are training in our
public schools an army of boys; train.
ing them to enter the marts of trade
the industrial life of busy nation;
training them to take up the serious
part of life where their fathers shall
leave off. Sometimes we contemplate
with sadness what this transition
means. 1t seems cruel even in peace.
In France today 100000 boys, still in
their teens, boys almost too young to
think of serious things, boys whose
lives ought yet to be lived, are to be
called upon to pay the dreadful price
of war. They carry a new spirit into
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-01-11

Although It is none Of their busi-
ness, Democrats generally have been
expressing real approval of cartoon
by Donahey recently in the Cleveland
Plain Dealer. Theodore Roosevelt,
prodigal, is shown approaching the
front door of Mother G. o. p, when
he is informed that he must now and
hereafter go to the back door and see
that his feet are clean before ne en-
ters.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-01-11
NARROW ESCAPE
OF Workman In a Fall at the Bridge
Works

While working in the north yards
of the Mt. Vernon Bridge Co. Friday
morning, Butler Tweedy fell in such
manner that his leg was badly
bruised. He was holding onto a cable
at the time and 1t was said that he
narrowly escaped breaking his neck
In the fall The injured man was TAX
en- to his home on North Mulberry
street In McCormick's ambulance.
No bones were broken.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-01-11

sion has failed to move in with the
supreme court as demanded by the
adjutant general who has charge of
state rentals. 1t is believed, however,
that the civil service commission will
be agreeable about moving into the
windowless and dark corner rooms
proposed for them in the state house
annex because the darkness will be
more conducive to the. "soulmate" eff
ficiency tests of applicants for posi-
tions.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-01-11

Somehow or other the people gen.
orally seem to feel more secure now
that President Wilson is back on the
job and personally handling the crit
ical questions of the department of
state. While none like the contin-
uous performances of the submarines
they think that safety in the situation
lies In the hands of the president.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-01-11
PHILADELPHIA OPENS
RECORD AUTO SHOW

Philadelphia, Jan. S-The biggest
motor show ever held in this city is
opening today, and it will extend until
next Saturday night. The show has
double the floor space of previous
events, and the decorations and en-
tertainment are unique and attract
i've.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-01-11
DEDICATE LABOR TEMPLE

Dallas, Tex, Jan. S-The Dallas
Labor Temple will be dedicated this
evening. Gov James r. Ferguson
will speak also Mayor Henry d.
Lindsey, and the labor unions of the
state will be represented. A grand
ball will follow the dedication.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-01-11
A STORM
BREAKS OUT
In Matter of Automobile
Tag Contract
Given To A Favorite With
out Competition
Deliveries Have Not Been
Made On Time
ResT'tirg In Arrests For Us
ing Old Tags
New Ones Of Thin Material
And Poor Work
Deliveries Have Not Been
Made On Time
ResT'tirg In Arrests For Us.
ing Old Tags
New Ones Of Thin Material
And Poor Work

Columbus, Jan. IA storm has
broken over the state In the matter
of the automobile tag contract let
last summer to a company of which
Senator Wickline is proprietor. The
tags have not been delivered on time
and in the cities where there is the
greatest demand the supply has fall
en- far short. Numerous arrests have
followed of persons who continued
the use of 1915 tags because they
we're unable to get 1916 licenses. In
Cleveland and other large centers ar
rangements have been made by auto
mobile clubs with the city, police de-
partments so that there will be no
further arrests until the state auto
mobile Incense department has had
time to catch up with the demand.
There is no recourse for the reason
that the contract was sub-let by Sen
ator Wickline's company to a New
York concern.
In addition to the failure to make
prompt delivery complaint is made by
-automobilists that the tags are not
thin sheet iron has been used and
that this has been covered with
poor quality of work It is charged
that the tags will not staad the wear
uf the roads and that the enamel will
not hold under the punching for
bracket attachments.
II win be remembered that the au.
tomobile tag contract was let by Sec
retary of State EIildebrandt without
competitive bid and that IL was prom
ised to Senator Wicklne at time
when the legislature was in session
and Secretary Ilildebrandt was said
to be much interested In proposed
legislation OF which the late lamented
;eerrymander bill was a part
Now the truth is coming out There
is understanding Of the reasons
which caused refusal OF competi-
tive bid letting A cheap quality of
tags has been substituted. Delivery
is delayed Somebody Is making more
money out of the contract than he
should Thus It Is when state officials
30 after and secure state contracts
from other state officials
What will the attorney general do
in the case?
What the state auditor will do need
not be asked lie viii attend to his
duty when the matter comes to him
A decrease of $2,O6l ,S99.lS in the
general revenue fund of the state
IRON December 81, 1914 to December
81, 1915, is more than any private
business would stand. But the state
treasury which willis charged was
bankrupt when he took charge Of II
has stood and still has in its genera
revenue fund S6,592. .S63.S0. Figure
cut for yourself what another year
of willis will do when his two year
appropriations are figured AS exceed
ing the income for the same period
by more than $2.OO0.0O0 II may be
well 10 consider that these figures are
official and taken from the books oI
the state treasurer aud the state au
ditOr. Analysis OF The expenditures
considering the transfers of funds foI
various purposes shows that one year
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-01-11

And modern machinefought warfare
consumes much faster than the war
fare of former centuries. The fresh
supply of boys in Europe will not last
forever.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-01-11
ANrIwAR ECONOMISTS MEET

Wellesley, Mass, Jan. S-The sec
ond annual convention of the society
to eliminate The economic causes of
war opens here today. A business
session will open the meeting, and
tomorrow mass meeting will be
held, at which President Isaac
Sprague will give his annual address
and DIR, S Martinez de Alva of Mex
leo will speak. The final session Of
the convention will be held in Faneuil
hall. in Boston on Monday afternoon,
9ANNER CLASSIFIED ADS. PAY
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-01-11

The state emergency board. the
same one which refused to pay the ac,
counts Of newspapers against the
state fair board has granted an al
lowance Of $1,000 10 Secretary Of
state TIildebrant to provide for a
press agent. lie has retained for the
work the man who handled the ma.
terial for the stability league in the
last campaign.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-01-11

County Surveyor c. h, Shaw spent
Friday In Columbus on business.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-01-11
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Marcela /. Horn
Marcella Lucille Horn, daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Horn, who re-
side near Gambler, died Thursday.
The deceased was but a few hours
old Burial occurred Thursday.
o
Infant Fairchild
The eight-month-od daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs Charles 'airchild of
Fredericlltown died Friday morning
at lO:3O O'Clock after an illness of
pneumonia.
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A daughter was born Wednesday
afternoon to Mr.. and Mrs Hoy o. 81.
mons of North Gay street.
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TO date the liquor license commits
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The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-01-11

MANNER CLASSIFIED AOs. PAY
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-20
TWO DREADNOUGHTS
ADDED TO THE NAVAL
APPROPRIATION BILL
Senate Committee Decides on In
crease After Conference With
President Wilson and Sec
retary Daniels
DROP BATTLE CRUISER

WASHINGTON, June 2O.-Two dread
nougths will be added to the five battle
cruisers authorized in the naval appropria-
tion bill by the House when the measure
is recommended to the Senate by the Senate
Naval Affairs Committee. The committee
took up the bill today after Chairman Till
man and Senator Swanson had conferred
with President Wilson and Secretary of the
Navy Daniels as to additional increase in
the building program. 1t was understood
that the President had expressed his willing
ness to have two additional dreadnoughts
included in the measure.
Chairman Tillman, Senator Swanson and
Senator Lodge were designated a sub
committee to report a complete building
program to the full committee as soon as
rSssible.
Members of the committee, after todays
meeting, said that they were confident that
at least two, and possible more, battle
ships would be added to the bill. There
was some possibility, they said, of one of
the five battle-cruisers authorized by the
House being eliminated to make way for
the dreadnoughts.
Secretary Daniels later said that he be-
lieved that if two dreadnoughts are added
the number of battle-cruisers in the exist
ing bill should be reduced.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-20
PENNSYLVANIA GUARD
LACKS MACHINE GUNS
Not One Weapon of a Sort Much
Needed Held by State
Troops

The Pennsylvania National Guard, the
second largest in the country. with quota
of nearly 10000 men, does not possess a
single machine gun, called by military ex.
perts one of the most essential weapons in
modern warfare.
The lack of these weapons puts the Guard
under great handicap, as they are used
with telling effect by every army in Europe.
Military observers have estimated that three
men with a machine gun, situated in a
favorable place, could hold body of 200
or more troops at bay. Machine gun com,
panies are among the strongest malnstays
in the German army, as we'll as any other
army
The fact that the Pennsylvania Guard has
no machine guns in its equipment was not
generally known outside OF the Guard itself.
In fact, the men themselves did not realize
the deficiency until brought face to face
with the possibility of warfare with the
MeXicans who, according to reports Lare
well equipped with the weapons
The guard to be fully equipped should
nave tour guns to company, making IS TO
a regiment There are three regiments in
the LIST Brigade, located in Philadelphia,
making in all 144 machine guns which the
guard should have in Philadelphia alone
according to military experts. to rank as
competent military organization.
Officers of the guard said that ii would
be hard to place the responsibility for the
failure to furnish the troops with the guns
A year ago the War Department offered the
guns to the State troops through Governor
Brumbaugh, but as Congress at the time
was debating on the advsabity Of sup
planting the Guard with another organiza-
tion along different lines, Governor Brum-
baugh held that the State should not spend
any money until the status OF the Guard
was determined
officers said today that the guns may be
obtained after July l, when the new army
bill becomes effective, but even then 1t is
uncertain.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-20
SCARED MEXICANS, IN FLIGHT
TO U. S., HALTED BY OBREGON
Troops at Border Stop All Refugees
Seeking Haven

Ell PAso, June 2O,-An abrupt ending
of the stream of Mexican refugees, which
has been flowing across the border into
the United States at many points, was
brought about yesterday by an order of
General obregon, Mexican Minister OF War.
Mexican troops today. at every crossing
OF the Rio Grande, are turning back all
able-bodied Mexicans who seek to escape
from their country. Hundreds already have
been stopped. 1t is the belief here that
the order foreshadOws General Obregon's
Intention In the event OF war Of drafting
into the army every Mexican capable OF
bearing arms.
Notwithstanding General Obregon's order,
the Juarez authorities yesterday permitted
about 500 half-starved poems, who had lust
come in from Southern Chihuahua, 10 cross
to El Paso in search of work. 1t is under
stood this course was taken because there Is
no food to spare In Juarez, and OBTAINING
the men would have meant sheer starvation
for them
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-20
GTRARD COLLEGE BOYS
HAVE HUSKY APPETITE;
MUSCLE-MAKING DIET
Eat Only 10 Barrels Of Pickles,
But Drink 409,3S0 Quarts of
Milk and Consume 247,-
S42 Eggs
EAT A LOT OF ICE CREAM

Seventy-two thousand eggs and $4,000
pounds of butter were included in the con-
tracts recently awarded by the Board of
City Trusts for Girard College, where 1925
boys are now enrolled. But that quantity
is ordered for only the next three months
Some idea of the great quantity Of food con-
sumed by the boys at the college is con-
tained in the fact that in a single year
they eat 247,S42 eggs and 54198h pounds
of butter.
The largest single item. however, in the
stewards list is milk. Girard College boys
drink lots Of milk. In one year they drank
4OS,3S0 quarts, representing an expenditure
of S35,OS054. which was an increase of
about 20 per cent. over the consumption
the previous year.
These statistics do not include the ice
cream consumption. Ten thousand one hun
dred and ffty-three quarts of ice cream
were eaten in 1914, representing a fnan-
cial outlay of S321497, or more than 100
per cent. more than was spent for this
dainty in 1913.
The stewards list contains practically
everything in the category of foods, even
tea, the use of which by the younger boys
has been discontinued. That fact explains
the largely increased consumption of milk,
which also Is frequently used for the mid
morning school lunch for the boys In the
primary department,
This includes the cost of maintenance of
the officers and employees tables. As COM
pared with the previous year, there is an
Increase of $37,173,00. The average number
of boys maintained during the year was
1856, the per capita cost Of subsistence sup.
plies being S12l,42.
The increase of nearly 25 per cent over
1913 is due to a number of causes, chief
among them being the detitian, who makes
a careful study of what is best for boys to
eat His report is always accepted and the
diet is constantly reaching a higher stan
dard.
Here are the quantities of some COM
modities purchased yearly:
Almonds and other nuts, 2723 pounds
Beef chucks. 1854 pounds.
COrned beef, 4S,028 pounds.
Hams, 6i1SS pounds.
oysters and clans. 77,OS1 pounds.
Sugar, granulated and pulverized, 1884
pounds.
Flour, 1912 barrels
Cheese, 1896 pounds.
Chickens, 21,357 pounds.
Turkeys, 6s05 pounds.
Coffee. 1923 pounds.
Crackers and cakes, 33 3535 pounds.
Molasses and syrup, 2O54 gallons.
Peanut butter. 2l4O pounds.
Prunes 9739 gallons
Pickles and sauerkraut, each 10 barrels
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-20
BODY OF BOY DROWNED
in DITCH RECOVERED
Neighbors of Dead Lad Blame
City Officials Carelessness
for Tragedy

The body Of a 7-year-old boy was re-
covered shortly before noon today by the
crew Of the police boat Reyburn from
ditch at 4th street and Oregon avenue.
where he fell in last night while playing
ball
The recovery of the body vas accom-
plished after the mother of the boy Louis
Rizzo Of 25l4 S. lsemingeT street had
tainted once was taken home and then,
after returning, begged the police 10 be
allowed 70 wade into the pond and search
for the body with her hands,
As the police grappled for the body
neighbors Of the drowned lad criticised
city authorities for allowing the ditch to
be flooded with water and not placing a
watchman on guard. They said the drown
ing could have been prevented by fore
thought on the part Of city officials.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-20
MEXICO CITY, AT FEVER HEAT AWAITS
PRESIDENTS REPLY ON WITHDRAWAL

MEXICO CITY, June 2O,-The Mexican
capital awaits with tense interest the ar
rival of the American note. Arrangements
have been made TO flash a digest of its
contents TO all important cities Of the Re
public as soon as II can be translated
No responsible official would comment on
advance reports of the nature of President
Wilson's reply. Officials generally eN-
pressed the hope that the United states
would meet fully General Carranzas de-
mand for withdrawal OF the American
forces or at least express a willingness
10 negotiate for their early retirement,
Publication of lengthy dispatches report
ing that President Wilson mobllzed the
National Guard only to protect the border
has created a good impression here on
the other hand certain Mexican leaders
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-20
MONAGHAN BECOMES JUDGE
Courtroom Filled With Notable As
semblage as He Takes Seat on
Common Pleas Bench

Scores of beautiful floral tributes trans.
formed Room X. Common Pleas Court No.
S. into a woodland bower shortly before
noon, when John Monaghan. late Public
Service Commissioner, was sworn in as
Judge OF the court in which the ceremony
took place by President Judge Martin.
There was nothing OF the stern hand Of
Justice In the proceedings except the ad-
'ministerng Of the oath smartly gowned
women sat in the box usually occupied bv
the serious-looking jurymen and the rustic
Of dresses seemed to be in keeping with ths
roses which blotted out the severe lines
Of the courtroom.
The room In which the ceremony took
place was crowded 70 the doors likewise
the adjoining room ana the corridors. INC
Mayor and other officials had Considerable
trouble making their way to the scene.
In addition 20 Justices OF the Supreme
Court, Judges Of the Superior. Common
Pleas, Orphans aRd Municipal Courts. nu-
meroua members OF the Legislature and
prominent politicians Were present
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-20
U. S. SOLDIERS IN MEXICO
SLEEP ON ARMS; "PREPARED'

COLUMBUS, n. NJ. June 2O-Truck
drivers returning from General Pershing's
base at Casa Grandes say that the Amer.
ican forces in Mexico are sleeping on their
arms and that they are ready for any
emergency,
General Pershing IS taking every precau'
ton to prevent a clash with Carranza troops
on account of some trivial incident. Detach-
ments which for the last few weeks have
been operating within a few miles of the
camps OF the troops Of the de facto Govern
ment have been Withdrawn, while scouting
patrols have been ordered 10 ride their ter
ritories with extreme caution.
All OF the soldiers Of the American com
nland have been warned 10 exercise great
care in distinguishing bandits from Mexi.
can soldiers Close watch is being main
tained on lines Of communication and upon
passes through which troops might make
their way over the Sierra Madres from
Sonora.
Every effort is being made 10 finish build
ing a permanent road from Columbus 10
the base before the rainy season starts In.
General Pershing got setback a few days
age, when the Mexican laborers on the road
threw down their picks and shovels and re-
fused 10 work for the "gringoes." They
also assert that they fear reprisals from
their own people for aiding the Americans
General Pershing's reports indicate that
General Jaeinto Treyino's troops have not
yet made any advance move, and army Of
heers believed it improbable that they
would unless Trevino received special orders !
from Mexico City.
such information as reached General |
Funston concerning the movement OF Mex |
can troops indicated the adoption of a |
plan not to maintain heavy garTisons at
border points. but 20 hold the bulk OF the
soFder army some miles south Of the Rio
srande.
The garrison at Nuevo Laredo. Mexico,
Fas strengthened BY a mere handful OF
sen. but al Lampazos. between Laredo and
Ionterey. 5000 or 5000 troops were held.
ne garrison az Laredo last night was under
900 AZ Piedras Negras, opposite Eagle
ass. the Aexican garrison Was busy leag-
8 an day "A considerable force remained
|zf nighf bit the larger part had moved 70
llnts south. Ftlers thsx ssEe incorporated
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-20
PERSHING AGAIN DEFIES CARRANZA
AND SCOURS COUNTRY FOR BANDITS

Ell PASO, June 2O.-Brigadier General
John ]. Pershing. commander of the United
States troops in Mexico, has dehed Ven
ustlano Carranza in deeds as we'll as words.
Despite Carrauzas warning that the
American commander must not move any of
his troops in any direction except toward
the United States border, Brigadler General
Pershing has detailed several detachmeuts
to strike out from Namquipa In pursuit of
bandits who are operating in that district,
Receipt of the news of General Pcrshng's
action was followed here by wave of in
tense interest as to what action would be
taken now by General Jacinto Trevino. the
Mexican general through whom Carranza
issued his warning.
Namiqulpa is General Pershing's south
ern base of operations and his prompt
action was made imperative by the pos
sibility that the bandits were trying to
break his lines of communication.
The United States troopers who were sent
out in pursuit of the Mexican outlaws were
said to have started in a westerly and
southerly direction.
The territory toward which the United