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Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1916-12-22
4e HURT IN BOAT CRASH
Steamer Powhatan and Unidentified
Vessel Collide in Chesa-
peake Bay

Norfolk, Va, Dec. 15.-The Mer-
chant and Miners steamer Powhatan,
bound from Norfolk for Providence,
R. l., reported by wireless on Wednes-
day that 46 Of her passengers and
crew had been injured when the boat
was in collision with an unidentified
vessel off Thimble shoals, Chesapeake
bay, and that the ship had been
beached to prevent it from sinking.
Later wireless messages reported that
the Old Dominion liner jamestown had
arrived and taken on board the IL
jured and all the Powhatan's passen-
gers.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1916-12-22
- Ask for and Get S~
SKINNERS
THE HIGHEST QUALITY
MACARONT
36 RSe Recipe Book free
SKINNER MFG. CO.. OMAHA. u.S.A
LARGEST FiAchsoll Factory IN AMERICA
CURIOSITY "KILLED A CAT'
But in This Instance 1t Brought Nick.
els to Very Lively
Salesman.

Out of a shop entrance he dashed
with a small length of cane, with
which he manfully attacked a rain
eipe.
He struck it repeatedly, then thrust
1t upward as far as it would go. Next
moment the passer-hy heard the IA
miliar squeaking of an imprisoned rat.
Women fearfully ran away with up
lifted skirts; men and boys gathered
round. The man prodded and prodded.
and the squeaks became shriller.
Carts drew up by the curb and ad-
vice came from all quarters.
'Get long stick. mattel"
Bring a dog, someone!"
''Let him come out and we'n get
him !''
But the hunter took no notice. He
meant to catch that rat in his. own
way. At length, when a crowd of
about 100 had gathered, he turned
round and produced a tiny whistle
from his mouth.
Ladies and gentlemen" he cried,
''the funniest toy of the age! Amuses
boys and girls for hours. Initiate every
bird ever known, as well as mice and
rats. Roars of laughter when used at
a mixed party. One nickel each. gen
temen !''-New York Globe.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1916-12-22
BIG BILLS BEFORE CONGRESS
e,ouse judiciary Committee Votes to
Consider National Woman sur
fraas and Prohibition.

washington. Dec. 15.--The twin ter
rors Of national polities-woman suf-
frnge and national prohibition-must
receive the attention Of congress. The
house judiciary committee voted to
report to the house resolutions provid-
ing constitutional amendments for
both woman suffrage. and dry nation.
The prohibition resolution will go to
the house with the recommendation
that It be passed. The committee vot-
cd, II TO Z, to recommend the submls-
sion OF the amendment to the stntes.
The suffrage amendment will be re-
ported TO the house without recon-
mendntion.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1916-12-22
Novelties of Trade.

The chewing gum habit has at last
'caught on" in England, 20,000,000
packages having been chewed during
September, with the demand growing.
The Chinaman has abandoned SAN
dals and taken to wearing shoes. Chi
nese purchases of shoes tripled last
year.
Venezuela imported last year over
$1,OO0,000 worth of American flour.
Despite the hard times the bakers of
Caracas have reduced the price of
bread.
Tuna and bonita are now being
canned in Hawaii by two American
companies. This industry was former
iy controlled by Japanese fishers.
Ten miles of ships used the Panama
canal last July, the average length OF
the vessels being 26092 feet.-W. E
Aughinbaugh In Leslie's.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1916-12-22
CANADIAN WARsHIP is LOST
Torpedoboat GriIse Not Heard From
Since December 11-Reported
Sinking Then.

Ottawa, Cam, Dec. 15.-The Cana
dian torpedoboat Grilse has been lost
at sea with all hands. according to in
formation given out on Wednesday by
the minister of naval service. The
Grilse had complement of SO officers
and men.
The report states that the vessel
left Halifax on December IL for Ber-
muda. A wireless was received at
7:30 p. m, saying she was "now sink
ing"
mo word has been received from
her since" the report states, "and it is
feared the vessel is lost"
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1916-12-22
FUNERAL OF ROAD ADvocATI
State NotabIes Attend Services at
xenia For Jesse Taylor.

Xenia, O.-The funeral services Of
Jesse Taylor, foremost good roads ad-
vocate in the United States, president
of the Ohio Good Roads Federation,
director of the National Highways AS
sociation and editor of Better Roads
and Streets, were held at the Taylor
home with company of distinguished
men, including Governor Willis, Audi
tor Of State Donahey, H. M. Sharp,
chief engineer, and A.. G. Hinkle, dep
uty in the State Highway Department
and Senator W. A. Allsdorf in attend
ance. The body was laid to rest in the
cemetery at Jamestow9. The service
was conducted by Rev.-C. w. Horn, OF
the jamestown Methodist church. The
Blue Lodge of MasoHs conducted the
ritual of their order at the house and
| grave.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1916-12-22
DRY FEDERATION PLANNED
Call Sent Out to Organizations to Be
Represented at January Meeting.

Columbus, O.-The Prohibition party,
through its state executive committee,
just sent it's letters, inviting other dry
organizations, including the Anti-Sa-
loon League, to send their executive
heads to a meeting January 5 at the
Y. M. C. A. for the purpose of form
ing state federation to submit the
prohibition amendment next year.
James A White, superintendent of the
Anti-Saloon League, also issued state
ment urging organizations and individ-
uals to cooperate in driving out the
liquor traffic in the state
1t proposes the formation of per
feet federation of all civic, religious
and moral societies of the state for a
united, harmonious, cooperative move
ment against the greatest organized
power for evil the state ever had"
NThe invitation went to the W. c. T. U,
Christian Endeavor, Anti Saloon
League, Good Templars, State Law En-
forcement League, Presbyterian Board
of Temperance, Methodist Temperance
Society, Baptist Young Peoples So
ciety, the Luther League and other or
ganizations.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1916-12-22
U. S. SENDS PEACE
OFFER TO ALLIES
PRESIDENT DELAYS ANY sUGGEs.
TIoN TO ENTENTE ON
THE PROPOSAL.
ACTsWITH EXTREME CAUTION
President Warns That Nothing
Must Be Said Here Which
Would Gwsparrass Him.

Washington, Dec. 15.--Germany
announcement that she is ready to dis
cuss peace with her enemies is now
IN the way to the capitals Of the en-
tante allies.
The note, which officials say differs
ouly In minor phraseOlogy-an this
due to translatiOn-from the original
as wirelessed from Berlin, was decoded
and copies supplied to President VII
son and Secretary Of State lansing.
Placed on Cables Immediately.
The president directed that the note
be sent to the several nations to whom
n wns addressed Immediately. Chief
Clark Ben Davis of the state depart
ment Immediately recoded the note
and It was placed on the cables
Announcement was made at the
state department that it has received
no other request other than to TRIMS
init the communication"
Receipt Of the note has not ended
the problem confronting President
Wilson. He has not yet decided wheth-
or ho viii follow II with another sug-
Eestion from this government, as the
leading neutral nation. asking that 1t
be given the most careful eOnsidera-
ti0n and agnin proffering the good
oflces Of this government in any plan
of mediation or otherwise that may
be devised to end the war.
President still in Doubt
The president, White House Off
uinls said, stin Is very much in doubt
~ TO what Is the best course to be
pursued. For the present any commu-
nlcatIons which may pass between the
bolIIgsrents must 60 through the state
department. The reply Of the entente,
when drafted, win be sent here for
transmission to Berlin, Vienna, Con-
Gtnntinople and Sofia.
Because of its position as next
friend" Of most Of the belligerents'
the United States must act with ex-
trumo caution. The situation Is most
deucate and the president has made
a plain to the few persons to whom
he has talked that nothing must be
said here which would In any way
embarrass him In any action that he
may finally decide to take.
Il wus said the president believes
mat the German proposals Will be
considered on their merits by the na-
lions to whom they were addressed.
He has been deeply impressed, 1t was
added, by the attitude of the Man
chester Guardian and the London
Daily News, especially the former. Its
warning to England that the German
suggestion "unquestionably is bid
f9r peace" and that ito refuse to con-
rAaer It. would be TO put ourselves
Aopelessly In the wrong In the eyes
ef all neutrals-and, we muse add, In
the eyes Of moderate and reasonable
people here" was said to have caused
the president to believe that the early
suggestions that the proposition would
be "contemptuously rejected" did not
represent the thoughtful people Of
Fngland.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1916-12-22
ARE FORGING TO THE FRONT
Cincinnati Trying to Regain Standing
AS Clothing Center.


Cincinnati, O.-An effort to put Gin
cinnati back on the map as cloth
ing market will be made at the annual
convention of the National Association
of Clothing Designers, in this city,
January 4 to 6. Cincinnati, twenty
years ago, stood second among clothes
manufacturing cities; now it is sew
enth.
After four years hard work, the
convention and publicity department
of the Chamber of Commerce has
brought to Cincinnati what is regard
ed as one of the most important con-
ventions in the history of the Queen
City; important because it is believed
that the meeting will ultimately re-
suit in Cincinnati's ascension from the
cellar berth to it's former high posi-
tion in the Clothing League.
Cooperating to make the gathering
a success are the National Association
Of Retail Clothiers, the Retail Stores
Association and the Cincinnati Retail
Display Mems Association, the latter
organizations both belonging to the
Chamber of Commerce. The nationa
retailers are inviting hundreds o
members to attend the sessions. The
Cincinnati Retail Stores Association
will furnish the models and the dis
play men will dress them.
AS a crowning feature of the con
vention the Nineteen Seventeen Styl
Show" will be held at convention head
quarters in the Hotel Sinton. On dis
play will be garments for men ant
boys, made in Hamilton, Toronto AM
Montreal, Canada; Boston, New York
Philadelphia, Baltimore, Cleveland
Chicago and Cincinnati. Besides tn
dummies" there will be six 1ivin
| models (male), guaranteed by Chail
| man Franke1 to be dead ringers 70
the Adonises whose pictures adorn tn
| clothing ads in the magazines.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1916-12-22
MEETING OF STATE GRANGE.
Many Important Questions Are Dis
cussed at Newark.

Newark, O.-The Ohio State Grange
held their annual convention here. A
reception for the state ohIcers and
delegates was given by local civic and
commercial bodies, and the city Off
cials. At the sessions, the delegates
discussed food embargos, temper
ance, game laws, taxation and good
roads. The proposed amendment to
the school code caused a lively dis
cussion. officers were elected before
the meeting adjourned.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1916-12-22
MARINE INSURANCE SCARS
FIfteen Per Cent set for Mediterra.
mean Shipments Highest Since
August 1914.

New York, Dec. 16.-War-risk ma
rine insurance is now up to 10 per cent
for Mediterranean shipments and from
8 to 10 per cent for trnnsatlantic car
goes, with rates based on total valua.
ton OF ship and cargo and not on the
latter. only as heretofore. This is a
higher level than that reached at any
other time since August, 1914, when
with the beginning Of the war the rate
went to 20 per cent.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1916-12-22
FIELD MARSHAL oYAMA DIS
Japan's Greatest Soldier Succumbs at
Tokyo-commanded Army at
Port Arthur.

Tokyo, Dec. 12.-Field Marshal
Prince Iwao Oyama,. commander in
chief of the Manchurian army of
Japan during the Russo-Japanese war,
is dead.
Marquis Iwao Oyama was one of
Japan's greatest soldiers. In his long
career his victories over the Russians
in Manchuria in the Russo-Japanese
war stand out as the most brilliant
achievements. He was the master
mind of Japan's strategy in the land
campaign.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1916-12-22
WILSON APPROVES SENTENCE
President o. KS Punishment Given
New Mexico MIIitiamen for Fall
ure to Serve on Border.

Washington, Dec. 10. - President
Wilson approved the action of army
court-martial in sentencing Lewis o.
Gardner of the New Mexico militia to
dishonorable discharge and a year in
prison at hard labor. for failure to
obey the federal call for border duty,
but remitted the prison sentence be-
cause the case had been pressed as a
test. NO.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1916-12-22
ARSON ADMITTED, OFFICIALS SAY

Gallipolis, O.-Arthur E. Sharpe,
married man of family, has confessed.
w. S. Carlisle and W. B. Matthews, of
Columbus, assistant fire marshals, say
that he set fire to Hooking Valley rail
road station, which was destroyed at
Vinton, near here, on the night of No
vember 20. Sharpe is in jail. He was
agent for the railroad. The depot had
been robbed of several hundred dol
lars in cash, tickets and eXpeess pack
ages Sharpe is son of Mayor Sharpe,
Of Macarthur, o.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1916-12-22
Early TRAINING.

"Never telephone to your fiance at
his office during business hours" ad-
vises an adviser Of girls. "a busy
man has no time to talk to you over
the telephone" Oh, why NOT let Ger
aldine break him in early If she's go
ing to marry him f-Louisyille Courier
Journal.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1916-12-22
First Enulish Colony.

The first attempt of government by
the people begun III America was in
1919, when Sir George Yeardley was
sent from England as governor of the
jamestown colony. His charter pro-
vided that he should call a few chos-
en- men, two from each of the l. Gvr-
oughs that constituted the colony.
The meeting, which was known as the
assembly, was held at the church, with
the governor and his council presid-
ing. Those who came from the bor-
oughs wore called burgesses. and the
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1916-12-22
THOUSAND DOLLARS RAISED
BY Students of Western College for
Christmas War Fund.

Oxford, Or. w. w. Boyd, presi-
dent of Western College for Women,
announces the Students Y. w. G. A.
has completed fund of $1,000 for the
war prisoners aid. The gifts ranged
from rs cents to $50. Western is one
of six Ohio colleges which are raising
money for this Christmas fund. The
other Ohio colleges which are contrib
uting are Ohio State, Ohio Wesleyan,
Oberlin, Cincinnati and Miami.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1916-12-22
French DESTROYER Sunk.

Berlin, Dec. 13.-The Overseas News
agency says: German newspapers
state that the French destroyer Yata-
gan, sunk in collision with a British
transport, is the fifth French destroy
er lost in this way during the war"
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1916-12-22
Bacon Aids War Wounded.

New York, Dec. 12.-Passengers on
the st. Louis, which sailed, included
Robert Bacon, former ambassador to
France, on a mission connected with
the American ambulance service in
that country.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1916-12-22
Bank Is Robbed of s1s.ooo

Winita, Okla, Dec. 13.-Posses are
still securing the country for four BAN
dts who locked Cashier Martin of the
Farmers State bank of Winita in the
vault and escaped with large sum of
money, said to total fully $4,000.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1916-12-22
SLEIGH BELLS IN DIXIE
Memphis Has Three Inches Of Snow
and Mississippi ls Also
Covered.

Memphis, Tenn, Dec. 15.-Slelgh
bells jinElsd In Memphis for the first
time during December In 20 years.
Snow Is three inches deep and still
falling. From Mississippi come re-
ports that most of the state also Ia
covered with snow.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1916-12-22
Imnorter Dives to Death.

New York, Dec. 12.-Christopher J..
Wagner, president of the Wagner
company, importers, dived to his
death from the balcony in a club to es-
cape arrest on a charge of misappro-
priating funds of his firm.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1916-12-22
WOULD SEIZE WAREHOUSES.

Toledo, O.-City councilmen here
passed resolutions requesting Con-
gresham Sherwood to introduce bill
at the next session of congress provid-
ing that the federal government ac-
quire by condemnation proceedings or
otherwise all cold storage warehouses
in the United States. Copies of the
resolution will be sent to President
Wilson Governor Willis, Governor
elect Cox, Senators Harding and Pom
creme aad congressman of the Ohio
districts
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1916-12-22

Portsmouth, O.-Clyde Kronk, 80,
sacrificed his life when he jumped into
Mil1brook Lake, one mile east Of this
city, and saved two young men from
drowning. He was so exhausted after
his effort that he could not save him
self and drowned.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1916-12-22
Put War Tax on Roumania.

London, Dec. 14.-Telegraphing from
Jassy, the new capital of Roumania,
under date of December 9, the Times
correspondent says: "The Germans
have levied a war tax of $4OO a head
on Bucharest"
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1916-12-22
axe Shinnino Eends

Duluth, Mimi, Dec. 13.-Shipping Of
all kinds from the American head Of
the lakes ended here on Tuesday. The
last ore went from the Great North
ern ore docks when the J. e. Upson
left. Freight shipping ceased at night.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1916-12-22
Kino Ferdinand at Reni.

London, Dec. 14.-A Berlin dispatch
says that King Ferdinand of Rou-
mania arrived at Reni, Bessarabia (on
the Danube) Sunday, and that EN-
peror Nicholas is expected there. Both
are accompanied by ministers.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1916-12-22
Children Burn to Death.

Akron, O., Dec. 13.-James Clark,
one and Jean Clark, three, were
burned to death in a fire which de-
stroyed the home of E. w. Clark, their
father. Clark rescued his wife and q
third child.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1916-12-22

Columbus, O.-John H. Theado, of
this city, is under arrest on warrank
charging him with having embezzled
$4,000 of the funds of the Columbus
Chain Company. He disappeared on
September 20.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1916-12-22
Mammoth Cave Hotel Fire.

Mammoth Cave, KY, Dec. 12-
Mammoth Cave hotel and a number of
adjoining cottages were destroyed on
Saturday by fire. The hotel was erect
ed in 1911 and was widely known
among tourists.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1916-12-22
FRENCH ATTACKED BY GREEKS
Town Of katerina Captured by Con-
stantine's Troops King Has
Army of $4,000.

Berlin, Dec. Is (by wireless).-
Fighting is in progress between Greek
regular troops and the French, the
Overseas News agency announced on
Wednesday.
The news agency says the fighting
is taking place north of Katerina,
about sixty miles southwest of Salo-
niki, and that the Greeks have force
Of $1,000 men.
The town of Katerina has been cap
tured by the Greeks.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1916-12-22
Judue Finds Ink Insane

Hammond, Ind, Dec. 14.-Judge
Walter Hardy of the Lake county su
perior court pronounced Ink, who shot
up the courthuse here a week ago anC
wounded three, insane and ordered
him committed to Michigan City.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1916-12-22

Portsmouth, O.-George Miley, 3S,
married, of PEBBLES, met instant death
here when he fell from the bridge
which the c. & O. Northern railway is
constructing across the Ohio river. He
fell a distance of 10 feet landing on
some cross-ties His skull was
crushed
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1916-12-22
prirce Henri of Reuse kiIIad

Berlin, Dec. Is, via wireless
Prince Henri of Reuss was killed in
battle on November 20 on the Russian
front. Prince Henri was twenty-four
years OF age and a lieutenant in a
Prussiah cavalry regiment.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1916-12-22

Columbus, O.-The County Auditors
Association of Ohio held it's forty
ninth annual meeting here at the
Southern Hotel. Questions Of ac-
countancy and proposed change in
the form of estate settlement sheets"
were discussed.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1916-12-22
Kaiser Wins Iron croes

Berlin, Dec. 14.-An official an
nouncement issued here says that Field
Marshal Won Hindenburg, in the name
of the army, has made a request of the
emperor that he himself wear the
grand cross of the Iron Cross.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1916-12-22
Villa Captures Town.

Ell Paso, Tex, Dec. 15.-The city of
Mapimi, an important point in Duran
go, where many large American min
ing interests are located, was captured
by Villistas, according to reports
reaching here.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1916-12-22
Kidnaped Consul Is Safe

Washington, Dec. 15.-Arnold Vogel,
German consul at Colima, Mex, re-
ported kidnapped by Mexican bandits,
has returned to Colima, according to
Admiral Caperton. Vogel was report
ed held for $4,000 ransom.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1916-12-22
Prussia in State Of sieue.

Amsterdam, Dec. 14.-General Won
Stein, the Prusslan war minister, has
appointed general officer with powers
Including control of the censorship law,
as well as other laws relating to a
state of siege.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1916-12-22
Spain to Bar U-Roat Aid.

Madrid, Dec. 15.-Alejandro Ler-
roux, leader of the radical party in the
chamber of deputies, has introduced a
bill prohibiting Spanish subjects and
vessels from provisioning German sub
marines in any way.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1916-12-22
Lanslna,s Assistant Quits.

Washington, Dec. 12.-John E. Os-
porne, assistant secretary of state, re-
signed on Saturday and will return to
his home in Rawlins, Wyo., to devote
himself to his private business. His
successor has not been named.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1916-12-22

Huntington, lad, Dec. 15-Audfor
ovid Eviston. who has been in s1ail
since last Saturday, when he was sen
fenced for contempt of court by Judge
Chsrles A. Cole. of Peru. has been re-
leased
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1916-12-22
No More Shell Contracts

Toronto, Ont, Dec. 12.--English shell
contracts in the United States virtual
ly all run out within six months, and
most Of them within three months, af-
ter the first Of the year, and will not
be renewed, it was announced here.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1916-12-22
20 MINERS KILLED BY BLAST
Explosion Wrecks Shaft at Stone City,
kan.-Thirty-Nine Men Trapped
in Drifts.

Pittsburg, Kan, Dec. 15.-Twenty
men lost their lives on Wednesday in
IN explosion which wrecked the Reedy
& Ryan coal mine at Stone City. Mine
officials declared 80 men were trapped
In the drift.