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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-06-01
WATER COMPANY HEARING

Charles NJ. Broun, of Roanoke
special agent of the State Corpora
ton Commission will come here on
June 9th. to hear arguments in the
petition of water consumers against
he Alexandria Water Company. The
case will be argued by Attorney
Howard w. Smith for the consum-
ers of the city, Attorney Walter U.
Varney for the consumers of Alex
andria county and Attorney Gardner
l.. Boothe for the Alexandria Water
Company.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-06-01
BEST DRILLED CADET

Adrian Katz was the winner of the
gold medal offered by Principal Con-
rad Johnson of the Alexandria High
School for the best drilled cadet in
The corps Of the school at the an
nual inspection which was held yes
tcrday by Col. Harry l.. Hodges, of
the Virginia Military Institute. Com
pany "A. was awarded the custody of
the flag as being the best drilled
company.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-06-01
:. WEALTHY WOMAN INTENDS
TO SPEND 4 FORTUNE o.; :,
HOME FOR DESTITUTE CATS.

Bit Philip R,yson, her nephew,
gives up his nan sport and hobby,
10 prevent hsr doing it., This along
with man. furry adventures of r,is-
taken iden:lty make up one u the
most delightful two-act comedies ev-
er produced ir this town. It is to
be, given in the: Westminster Building
next Friday night, June 2hd, by So:
letts talent from the High :Srhool. You
owe it to your school to he there.
Ticl:e:s 25 ccntz 23-St.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-06-01
PARENTS TEACHERS

The general meeting of the Parent
Teachers Association will be held
this evening Thursday at s o'clock
in the rooms of the Chamber of Com
merce. \ large attendance is desired
as tie annual election of officers will
lake place.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-06-13

preaching for months. That is what
the present Democratic congress has
kept in mind as it framed and enacted
program of defense unequaled by any
previous congress.
1--WE favor the creation of a tariff
commission with complete power to
gather and compile information for the
use Of congress in all matters relating
to the tariff"
This is good Wilson doctrine. This is
the kind of tariff commission he has
asked congress to establish.
"The Republican party firmly be-
Iieves that all who violate the laws In
regulation of business should be in
diVdualy punished"
In other words, guilt is PERSONAL"
as prominent Democrat first said.
Recognizing the right of each state
tosettle thisquestionfor ITSELF" the Re-
pubIicans reject the proposal that wo-
man suffrage be made a subject for
federal legislation.
The Wilson suggestion precisely.
Democrats no less than Republicans
approve the Monroe doctrine. There
is no partisanship in the declaration
faVoring more and more close "com-
mercial, financial and social relations
between this country and the coun-
tries of Latin America" No party, so
far as we know, proposes to abandon"
the Philippines. Restoration of broth
erhood among the nations of the
earth" is as much a Democratic wish
as it is Republican.
If imitation Is the sincerest form of
flattery, the Republicans in convention
assembled at Chicago have at many
points in their platform paid the presi-
dent of the United States and the par
ty in power high compliment.
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(cleveland Plain Dealer)


Supporters of the Wilson administra-
ton may accept great part of the
Republican platform adopted at Chica-
90 without in the slightest degree sur
rendering allegiance to the president.
1--WE declare that we believe in and
will enforce the protection of every
American citizen in all the rights Sc
cured to him by the constitution, trea-
ties and the laws of nations, at home
and abroad, by land and sea-" say the
Republicans.
This is good Democratic doctrine. It
is the program to which President VIII
son has been directing his earnest,
skilled attention for months past.
I'VE must perform our duties and In
sist upon our rights as neutraIs with
out fear and without favor" declare
the Republicans at Chicago.
Precisely the principle upon which
the president has acted since the be-
ginning of the war-a principle which
he might more easily have carried out
had the Republicans in congress been
willing to uphold the hand of their
government instead of playing into the
hands of foreign belligerents bent on
breaking down American neutrality.
1.-THE Republican party believes that
a firm, consistent and courageous for
een policy* is the best, as it is
the only true way, to preserve our
neaea
1.-The Democratic party, speaking
through the president, believes the
same, and has been acting on the be-
lief.
1.-THE country must have not only
adequate but thorough and complete
national defense, ready for any emer-
gency."
That is what the president has been
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SHORT LOCALS

Sold upon merit-Hanford' Balsam
b. e. Salisbury was called to Card
ington Friday by the illness of his
brother.
Fred Cochran of Coshocton avenue
went to Centerburg Saturday on bust
ness.
For gals use Hanfords Balsam.
Mr.. and Mrs. P. A. Berry returned
Friday from Bethany, w. Va, where
they attended commencement.
r. G. Mitchell of East Lamartine
street made a business trip to Gam
bier Saturday.
Miss Mae Smith of East Vine street
spent Saturday with friends in Column
bus.
Miss Elma Denman of Walnut
street was a visitor in Columbus Fri
day evening.
Wounds on man or beast should be
healed by Hanford's Balsam.
Mr. and Mrs. Clarence McBroom re-
turned Friday to Centerburg after a
short visit with relatives in the city
Misses Ada Van Voorhis and Isabel
Richardson were Columbus visitors
on Friday.
Ralph Sockman of New York city
is the guest of his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Potter Sockman.
Mr. and Mrs. Don Woods and Mr..
and Mrs. Philip l.. Day spent Friday
in Columbus.
Miss Loretta Henley reutnred Fri
day from Barberton where she spent
several days with relatives.
For sprains make thorough appli-
cation of Hanford's Balsam, well rub
bed in.
Mrs. Fred Warning returned Satur-
day to her home in Milledgeville, O.,
after a visit with Mrs. Cole.
Mr. and Mrs. Albert Holland and
children, residents of Ashland county
are guests of Frank Poulton.
Miss Caroline Honey of Utica, who
has been visiting here, went to New
ark Saturday.
Mrs. !. e. Mitchell of Lock went to
Columbus Saturday to spend the
weekend with relatives
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-06-13
RIGID
OBSERVANCE OF SABBATH DAY
IN coSHocToN
Meats and Groceries Forbidden to be
Sold on Sunday by Mayor Rich
ardson-Consderab Agi-
tation is Stirred Up

Coshocton, June 10-No more sell
ing meat or groceries in Coshocton on
Sunday! That was the edict issued
by Mayor II. l.. Richardson Friday
morning. 1t comes close upon the
heels of the order which closed the
moving picture houses on Sunday.
Chief Mapel was given a copy Of
the mayors order and instructed to
serve notice upon number of mer-
chants that they must not sell meat
or groceries on Sunday hereafter, or
prosecution will follow.
Immediately the question was rails
ed as to just what articles come un-
der the head of groceries. One mer.
chant inquired whether or not he
would be allowed to sell bread on
Sunday.
Some of those who were served no
tees expressed Indignation and
threatened TO make demand that the
confectionery stores, news stands and
garages be closed on Sunday. The
mayors order promises to bring forth
considerable agitation during the
next few days.
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Homer Burson

Homer Burson died Saturday morn
ing at 7:45 o'clock at the home of his
uncle, James Burson, of the Green
Valley road, after a two years illness
of tuberculosis. The deceased was %
years of age and was the son of the
late DR.. ID. c. Burson of Utica. He is
survived by his mother, Mrs. Theo-
dore Haines, of near Utica and two
uncles, James Burson of Green Valley
and c. S. Burson of Fredericktown.
The funeral Monday afternoon at
1870 o'clock at the home, Rev. D. A.
Morris officiating. lnterment in For.
est cemetery.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-06-13

Miss Katherine McElroy of Newark
was visitor here on Thursday.
Jay r, Clutter of this city spent Fri
day in Columbus on legal business.
John Ralston of Howard spent Fri
day in this city on business,
B' p, Sapp of this city spent Friday
IN Akron on legal business.
B' o, Evans of this city spent Fri
day In Gambler on legal business,
Jules Bieines was business visitor
IN Columbus Friday,
Service Director Snow and City En-
gineer w S, Anderson were in Colum-
Dus Thursday on official business.
Miss Earlene Rinehart of Mt. Lib
erty spent Friday here, en- route to
Utica where she will visit.
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Robert Armstrong

Robert Armstrong died Friday even
ing at $50 o'clock at the Mt. Vernon
hospital after three months illness
of tuberculosis. The deceased, who
was widower, was we'll known
farmer Of Brown township. He was SO
years of age and is survived by four
children; Mrs. Thomas Temple of Dan.
vile, Ms. Charles Keck of North Lib
erty and two sons, Ray and Gay, at
home. The funeral at Amity, Monday
afternoon at $3.50 o'clock, Rev. Chaplin
officiating. Interment in Amity ceme-
terry.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-06-13
COMMERCIAL
Graduates From Mt Vernon Hiqh
School Sought BY Many
Akron, Logan and Lo-
cal Firms Offer
Positions

Pupils graduating from the CONNER
cial department of the Mt. Vernon high
school are not at loss for positions.
A representative of an Akron rub
ber concern was here Friday and en-
gagged the services of three graduates.
Several business houses in the city
have made requisitions on the depart
ment for stenographers.
In addition to the employment of
Lory Gilpin in Logan, o., the railroad
for which he works has written for an
other product of Mt. Vernon high
school, This speaks well for the quail.
ty of work Gilpin has been doing.
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RECORD
Prices Obtained At Big Richland Coun-
ty Sale-Average or $1,154 A
Head For Fifty.SeVen
Cattle

Mansfield, o., June 10-The large
number of cattle men and stock buyers
from all parts of the United States,
Canada and South America, who were
here this week attending the annual
sale of short-horn cattle at the Carpen-
ter & Rose farm, are leaving for their
homes and for other points where cat
tie sales are being conducted. All were
enthusiastic over the sale held here.
The sale at the Maxwalton farm
this year was by far the largest of the
annual sales ever held, and some pric-
es were record-breakers. Fifty-seven
head of cattle were sold for total of
$65615, an average of s1154, One
shorthorn bull was sold to +, A, Gillis-
pie of Tulsa, Okla, for $1,000, while an
other was sold to ]. C, Andrews of
West Point, Ia, for $4,000.
o.
The sale was attended by number
of Mt, Vernon people.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-06-13

Governor Willis did to push or to re-
tard measures for the eight-honr day.
On March "a, 1915, bill proposing
just what the railroad men at Crest
line were standing for when the gov
ernor addressed them, was intro.
duced by Representative Hyle of
Cuyahoga county. 1t proposed that all
classes of employees of steam railroad
companies should be required to work
no more than eight hours day. 1t
went to the labor committee and
promptly got report recommending
it for passage, but it was sentenced
to die on the calendar. Just one word
from the governor made the bill
law or killed it. 1t died.
On February Ii, House Bill 3O7 was
introduced By Mr.. Andrews of Mar
ion. It's purpose was to secure
greater degree of safety for both
travellers on steam railways and for
employees. 1t was not an eight-hour
a day bill but was more liberal to
employees. It simply provided that no
railway trainman be required to labor
more than 16 consecutive hours in "a
and that after having worked that
limit no employe should be required
to work at all again until he had 10
hours rest. This bill was promptly
recommended for passage by the Ia
Dor committee and placed on the cal
endar. But it progressed too well
and on April 20, on orders from some
one, it was recommitted, having had
no action after March 1S.
A bill introduced by Representa-
tive Hyle February II fixing hours of
labor in continuously operated indus
tries died in committee.
Now the question is pertinent:
where does Governor Willis stand
on matters favorable to labor?" The
answer is in the tabulation of labor
laws gotten out by the Ohio Fedora
tion Of Labor, which credits the Will
lis administration with one measly
little law providing vestibules on sum-
mer cars. Further answer is in the
statement of the federation president
that labor asks no pledge Of James
M. Cox or the Democratic party in
Ohio this year, If the opposition is to
be again headed by Frank B. Willis.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-06-13

Not a great while ago Governor
willis at Crestline made speech to
railroad workers in which he sudden
ly WAS found advocating an eight.
Aour day for all classes OF railroad
employees. As result, a number OF
political placards have been gotten
cut and placed in circulation where
they might do the most good. Mean,
while friends OF the governor may
have been seen to be busy pointing
out in proper quarters that this was
only a campaign statement and that
there need be no fear If ne is re,
elected. Whereupon some I'll dlspos.
ed person has bestirred himself in
administration records TO see what
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-06-13
CENTERBURG
KNIGHTS OF PYTHiAs ELECT OF.
FiCERS THURSDAY

Centerburg, June 9-The following
officers were elected by Hawthorne
Lodge, Knights of Pythias, of Center.
burg at their meeting last night;
ChancellorC Commander Frank Po-
land.
Vice Chancellor-C r-Commander'-E Earl
Amadon.
Master of Work--Elmos Updike.
Prelate-Earl Amadon.
Keeper of Records and Seal-Glenn
Baker.
Master of tho Exchequer-D, c.
Oberholtzer.
Inner Guard-Harry Ready.
Outer Guard--H. b. Conard.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-06-13

The Chicago platform of 1916 has
been decided upon 1t consists of four
words-'Anything to beat Wilson" &"
To make this effective, however, 1t
will be necessary to add seven other
words" Something to destroy Demo.
cratic peace and prosperity"
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-06-13
COMMENCEMENT EVENTS

Boston-The events in connection
with the opening and dedication of the
new buildings of the Massachusetts
Institute of Technology in Cambridge
begin tonight, when the public is ad-
mitted to the dress rehearsal of the
dedlcatory masque and pageant in the
great court" of the building. Seven
thousand persons will see this prelim-
mary to the big events of next week.
The pageant was devised by Prof.
Ralph Adams Cram of the Institute.
Charleston, w. Va. Commence
ment at West Virginia University op.
ems tomorrow, and the events will ex-
tend for four days. The principal
speakers will be Dean Shailer Mat
thews of Chicago University and Pres
ident Benjamin Ide Wheeler Of the
University of California.
Winchester, Va.-Justice Adam C..
Carson, of the Supreme Court of the
Philippine Islands, who is spending a
vacation in Winchester, has accepted
the invitation of the alumni of the Uni
versity of Virginia to deliver the annu-
al address before the association dur
ing commencement week, which be-
gins tomorrow
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-06-13

According to all accounts Ohio cut
sorry figure at the Republican ma
tional convention, even though the
state administration practically shut
up shop to swell the delegation. The
place of the state that has given many
illustrious presidents was not only
insignificant but ludicrous, and had it
not been for the honors won by Sena-
tor Harding in his convention address,
the Buckeye state would have been
the least of among those present. Just
twice did the states delegation gain
notice in the convention reports-once
when the Hamilton county crowd put
the dirk into Burton and his boom.
The other honorable mention was a
convention paragraph: Governor
Willis, chairman of the Ohio delega-
ton, sat below the stage, audibly and
actively chewing gum while Senator
Harding delivered his address,"
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-06-13
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Amos Clark


Amos Clark died Friday evening at
z o'clock at his home near Greer after
a short illness of diseases incident to
old age, Death was fastened by in.
juries received from a fall a few
weeks ago. The deceased was 82
years of age and a lifelong member
of the M. e. church. He is survived
by his wife and three children: Hen
ry Clark of Mohican, j. B. Clark of
Warsaw and Mrs. James Shultz of
Greer The funeral Monday at 10
o'clock at Wesley Chapel, Rev. John
Kerr officiating. Interment in Wes-
ley Chapel cemetery
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-06-13

Nineteen applicants took the revised
edition of the civil service examina-
ton for heads of the two state hospi-
tails in which vacancies are declared.
At the first examination the right fell
lows did not pass so the accommodate
ing Willis civil service board just
adopted Harding's slogan of Lets
forget It,"
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-06-13

The day following the passage of
the Democratic shipping bill by the
house. the foreign shipping trust low
cred ocean rates from American ports
to all foreign markets.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-06-13

After the war is over in Europe as
in Chicago, the question will arise:
What principle were we fighting
over, anyway"
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-06-13

William NJ. Banning was business
visitor In st. Louisville on Friday.
10. u, Rice Of Buckeye City spent
Thursday in this city on business.
l.. G. Simpson OF Howard spent Fri
day In this city on business.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-06-13

Deputy Auditor A. D. R,nehart
spent Friday in Columbus on bust,
ness.
Mrs. Charles Watson of Waterford
spent Thursday here with her sister,
Miss Ruth Adamon.
w. p. Weiss and Mrs. W. r. Weiss
are spending the weekend in Newark.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-06-13

The former calamity howlers are
now the prosperity knockers.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-06-13
DRUGGIST
115 S. Main ST..

w. j. Kreuder of Akron is spending
a few days with his sister, Mrs.
George Harris, of East Vine street.
F. A. Bricker and son, Ronald, of
South Main street went to Columbus
Friday to spend the day,
Russell Miller of Danville spent
Saturday in this city on business.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-06-13

The sale was attended by number
of Mt, Vernon people.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-09
PLAINFELD
Health Officer Inspiring TownspeopIe to General Clean -up-AutomobiIe Party StaIIed-GeneraI News.

Circulars are being pasted in the town by Health Officer Dr. Arthur A. Chase which read: Help Wanted: To make our homes safe and sanitary. To make our town healthy and pros porous Have you dirty backyard? :? An uncovered garbage pail? Chicken coops needing care? Open or broken sink drains? A neglected priVy? A fly breeding manure heap? Or an un- protected well?
 Look around and see if there is not something for you to do.
 Protect your family from disease and discomfort, make your home more pleasant and beautiful. Be a good neighbor and good citizen. Automobile Party Stranded. A number of local men who were returning from society time at Nor wich on Sunday evening were strand ed between Norwich and here. The automobile in which they were riding broke down and the services of a gar- age man were required to fix the break.
 Ray Dojany, who has been connect ed with a laundry firm in Boston, Mass, for number of years, is in charge of a P1ainfield concern Local members of the militia who attended the drill at Danielson Mon day evening included: Walter Clark, Valmore Guertin, Henry Roberts, Ste phen Wood, Joseph Rail and A. Van dale.
 Mail Unclaimed. Unclaimed letters at the post office | for the week ending April 29 are ad- | dressed to Mrs. Mary Brisson, Mrs | Bena Brousseau, Mrs. Howard Car | ter, Miss Lizzie Laroche, David Le- | beau, and Miss Elinor Mathewson. Mrs. Frank Evans and daughter are
 recovering from rheumatic fever and | fbe services of their trained n11rsa is
 now not needed.
 Michael Doyle has returned to work
 for Frank Evans.
 A thunder shower struck this place last evening at about T o'clock but
 did not prove to be a very severe one
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-09
WETLLIM1AN'I'IC

grocers at the corner of Valley and Jackson streets when the load caught ire. When he turned into Watson street from Main street, M. E. Terry, who runs milk wagon said that here was considerable squeaking from the team about the axes. He was forced to stay in the rear of the load until it turned into Valley street. He then mo- ticed smoke coming from the bottom of the load close to one of the front wheels. He shouted to the driver. who saw the hay on fire. The man jumped off the load and the horses became frightened and bolted down the street. In the rush the wind famed the fire and soon the whole load was ablaze. Some of the burning hay fell on the horses. When in front of the house of w, c. Lyman the horses took to the sidewalk and crashed into a telephone pole. The wagon came to a stop and the horses were thrown to the ground. E. Fl. Jacobs of Windham who was close by with the assistance of the owner oPthe horses cut the harness of the animals, releasing them. The hors- eS were taken to Doubleday's stable where they were treated by Dr. Dow, Both horses were quite severely burn- ed on the Hanks where the burning hay had fallen on hem when they fell.
 The alarm was rung in from box 17 and Assistant Engineer Frank Lincoln made the trip in his automobile. A couple of lines of hose were taken in his car. The wagon was not damaged very much but the hay was total loss.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-09
COLCHESTER
Project to Form Four-Team League Big Stack to Be Taken Down This Week.

A baseball league is to be organized to consist of teams from Lebanon Fitchville, Westchester and Colchester The four towns have had the past few years teams that have been about evenly matched and the places being near each other it was decided at a recent meeting held by representatives from the teams that league be form ed. A meeting will be held this week to elect officers, etc. The schedule will give a game every other Saturday here. There is good material here for a fine team.
 Raging Tall Stack.
 The gang of men who are at work demolishing the buildings on the property known as the Rubber com pany's property, now owned by the Norwich, Colchester and Hartford Traction company, is progressing rap idly and it is expected that the large brick chimney will be taken down this week. It is 100 feet high. The large brick storehouse is nearly down.
 Move to Rhode Island.
 Mrs. Charlotte Potter and brother, Charles Allen, who have resided here for several years, left town Monday for East Greenwich, R. l., where they will reside in the future.
 John J. Shea was a Lebanon visitor Monday
 Edward Driscoll of New Haven was the guest of his parents on Willimantic avenue over Sunday.
 Boys to Be Punished. A number of the electric light lamp bulbs have been broken lately by boys throwing stones at them,t making if costly for the electric light company as we'll as inconvenient for the public l The names of the boys are known and they will be prosecuted Samuel Gillette of Dayville was the guest of relatives in town over Sun day.
 Edgar A. Carrier, Jr., of Hartford was at his home on Broadway the past week.
 Mrs. A. L. Stebbins and son returned | Saturday from a few days visit with | relatives in Middletown | Edward Hazen of North Plains was z visitor in town the past week.