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ITALY SAVED

IL Italy, within the next week or so,
does not stand firmly against the Aus
tro-German invaders or even push
them back. then this country may be
regarded az out of the war as far as
the present fall and winter are con
cerned, but there Is every reason to
believe that Italy will be able to ac-
complish this.
Her force outnumbered greatly, the
little army has made several brave
stands In the hope Of staying the
lIunnish hosts until aid reached her,
Now assistance has come In the shape
Of French and British reinforcements,
In addition, n general war council has
been formed by these three allies and
new leader placed over the Italian
army
Everything which could be done for
Italy on SC short n notice has already
been done and Within week or so,
II not before that, the forcefulness
of these efforts VIII be apparent.
The Italian invasion has, for the
moment, blotted out the well-deiined
hope existing In this country that
Austria could be induced to make a
separate peace with the allies, The
confidence Of the Austrian people was
admittedly waning and their shouts
for peace were growing into uni
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-11-13
MORALE AND THE ~

Knox county has witnessed two
Liberty Loan campaigns and has re-
sponded both times more than liber-
ally with an outpouring of money to
back the federal government in this
war against despotism. Knox county
has enthusiastically gathered togeth.
er one of the largest Red Cross mem
berships in the state, size of the coun-
ty considered. But the new cam
paign, which will be launched this
coming week possesses a more vital
appeal, a closer and more tender
touch to the men and women of Knox
county than any drive yet undertaken
here.
Twenty thousand dollars is to be
raised as Knox countys quota for the
army Y, M. G. A. work. This money is
not to be used to buy food or cloth
sets-as necessary as these may be
but to keep him fit morally and phys
ically; to make him in top condition
plus for the work which lies ahead
of him and, that completed, to send
him home a clean man.
The morale of the troops is the
most essential thing in war. Any
man in the service knows this. Nor
ale is attained only by keeping the
men in fine spirits in distracting
their mind in leisure hours either
from the hard, routine work of the
day or the horrible, unnatural scenes
and sounds of battle.
More than any one factor the army
Y. NJ G.. A. has built up this morale.
Gen. Speaks testified, several months
ago in speech here to what had
been accomplished along this line on
the Mexican border and said that he
regarded the army "Y" as indispens-
able to the military machine itself.
Knox county has been asked to fur
nish food and clothing for men in ser
vice; now it is asked to cater to their
spiritual needs-to give them that lit
tie touch of comfort which Is one of
the genuine pleasures of army life
Next week is the time and 100000
the goal BE prepared to do your ut
most!
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the united support of Russia behind
1t. Such being the case, 1t would ap.
pear that the revolution is merely To-
cal In its effect and affects only
Petrograd which represents but a
small part of the thought, feeling and
influence of the new Russia.
The Maximalists, at the very recent
elections In the provincial and county
local bodies, secured representation
Of less than 10 per cent Of their men
These results are general, not mere
ly local.
Linked to this is the determination
of Boris A. Bakhmieteff, Russian am
bassador to the United States, that
The Intent and spirit of Russia as
whole should in no way be judged by
the news from Petrograd." He gave
forth this statement Thursday when
informed OF the new upheaval in his
country.
Again, Maximalist weakness Is indi-
Gated in the big Russian congress
early this fall in which their infu.
ence was practically negligible and
also in the fact that they refused to
participate in the preliminary parlia.
ment when they found their repre-.
sentation hopelessly in the minority.
How, then. may be asked, did they
have the power to overthrow Keren.
sky? The Petrograd garrison Is the
solution as the Maxlmalist control of
the military In the seat Of the Russian
government was supreme.
Sufficient evidence has been ad-
duced, time and time again, that the
Russian people as whole shun a
separate peace with Germany as
much as do the people Of the United
States The loyal stand made by
their troops against we1l-equipped
and well.supplied hosts of the enemy,
practically without round of ammu.
milton and when surrender would
have been means of saving their
lives, shows disdain of yielding to
Teutonic persuasion. And that the
following of Kerensky is not to be
sneered at is indicated by the rush to
his standard on the occasion of the
recent Korniloff revolt. From no
responsible person has there come
the statement that Russia-the great
mass of the people--want peace.
There Is, then, sufficient evidence In
the situation as not to despair of the
country of the north's ever again be-
coming military factor in the war.
The ensuing days will be critical, il
Is true, but not hopeless.
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A FAILURE

The solidity of allied purpose is
best reflected in the failure of the
Italian invasion to accomplish its fell
purpose-the alienation of that coun-
try and the forcing of 1t into a sep.
arate peace.
Germany relied on sudden, stu
pendous thrust to carry her dark plan
through. She concentrated every
available resource, both men, sup
plies and ammunitions, and struck,
II must be said, forcefully, but futile
ly. Unprepared as were the hosts of
General Cadorna; outnumbered and
taken completely aback, at the same
time they managed to retreat in fair
order and at the present moment, are
engaged in establishing a line which
they can hold solidly, firmly and in.
definitely.
II Is scarcely to be expected that
the occupation of Italy can be main
tained as long as Germany has been
able to hold onto land in Belgium and
France. Hers was daring stroke in
Italy and one which had, of necessity,
TO be effective quickly. 1t has failed
and the extra force of German troops
cannot be spared from the western
front where, it is very probable, they
will be dispatched sooner or later.
There was not the rout, attendant
ON the Russian retreat, in the move.
ment of Cadorna's armies and the
most recent step backward from the
Tagliamento was described as Ideally
orderly. There Is not the internal Sc.
diticn and conspiracy in Cadorna's
army as is the case in Russia. The
troops are more bound by single
purpose, more united in thought, spir.
It and ambition.
AS serious as tho Italian situation
may appear; as menacing to a com
plete advantage for the allies this
flghting year, II must at best, be held
as strategic, desperate strategic
move by Germany and one which, like
practically all other such movements
by the Teutons since the battle OF the
Marne, virtual failure.
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"HOW .SOON?"

II the situation remains unchanged,
Tuesday, Nov. 6, 1917. will go down
In tho history Of the Buckeye state
as the most epochal and revolutionary
ever known-epochal in that an es-
fablished institution has had It's death
knell sounded and revolutionary in
that thousands and thousands of peo.
pie must readjust their personal hab.
It's some to tremendous extent, and
thus readjust themselves socially.
Ohio appears to have gone dry, ev.
en- conceding to the wet forces the
Hamilton county claim of discrep.
ancy of 10000 votes. And, having
gone dry, It will be dry. for the Ken
yon.Webb antishipping bill-a nation.
al enactment, the force of which Is
felt by all prohibition states-puts
the teeth into any constitutional
amendment adopted by the people of
a state.
II the total vote OF Tuesday returns
dry majority. this revolutionary
change in conditions will not be ap.
parent for 10 months, as tho amend.
ment would not be effective until
April /, 1919. During these months,
every opportunity viii be presented
those who had money invested in the
liquor business to realize on such.
The action of Ohio, in seemingly
adopting statewide prohibition, heralds
new era and foreshadows national
prohibition, When Michigan went
dry recently, there were those who
said that this would insure the same
result In Ohio But Michigan is much
less densely populated and has not
the large cities of which Ohio boasts.
II the fourth state In the Union,
from u density OF population stand.
point, goes into tho arid column and
Joins in this respect many other
states, then national prohibition be-
comes an eyentuallty upon which
there can ho no argument save that
OF How soon?'
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fed clamor. But now all is different.
Right on their borders victory tO
has been achieved by their forces-a
fact which is selfevident to them as
not the work of the subsidized Ger.
man press-and, victorious, why quit?
1t is indeed blessing to the al
lies that Cadorna's troops were able
to parry and counter and thrust suf-
ficiently to stay the invaders until aid
arrived as separate peace on the
part of Italy was the sole object of
the Austro. German drive-an end
which has been lost.
To Italy, then, the eyes of the allied
world will ldok with prayers and
hope.
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Official Recognition Of Ser
vices rendered Organiza-
ton By Pres. Wilson
BAKER AND DANIELS
ARE ENTHUSIASTIC
Declare Work OF 'Y' Is Part
OF Governments Duty
To Soldiers

President Wilson has issued this ex-
ecutive order:
"The Young Mems Cnristian Asso.
citation has, in the present emergency,
past, rendered its services for the ben
eft of enlisted men in both arms of
the service. This organization is pre-.
pared by experience, approved meth
DDS and assured resources, to serve
especially the troops in camp and
field. 1t seems best for the service
that it shall continue AS a voluntary
civilian organization; however the re-
suits obtained are so beneficial and
bear such a direct relation to efficien.
cy, inasmuch as the association provi-
sion contributes to the happiness, con-
tent and morale of the personnel, that
in order to unity the civilian better
ment activities in the army, and fur
ther the work of the organization that
has demonstrated its ability to render
"A service desired by both officers and
men, Official recognition is hereby CIV
en- the Young Mems Christian Asso-
citation AS valuable adjunct and as.
set to the service. Officers are enjoin-
ed to render the fullest practicable
assistance and cooperation in the
maintenance and extension of the as
sociation both at permanent posts
and stations and in camp and field"
Sites, transportation of equipment
in camps, policing and other coopera-
tion are provided by the United States
government.
Furthermore the work is endorsed
by all of the national leaders.
EX-President Taft says:
1--WE should be proud of the Y, NJ.
G, A. work which Is directed so ably.
Are we going to be backward in Civ
ing our men the nearest thing they
can get to a Christian home on the
firing line?"
Ex.President Roosevelt says:
what the Y. Nj. c. A. has been do.
ing in Europe has been really remark
able; and now our citizens should aid
them to do the same work for our
soldiers"
, Secretary of War Baker says
I "The Y. NJ c. AS capacity for mo-
bilization on large scale and the
readiness with which it has fitted it.
self to the needs of the troops make
it an Indispensable factor in any fu
turo military plans. Its influence In
rationalizing the strange environment
into which this crisis has plunged oul
young men, has been and will be most
beneficial"
Secretary OF Navy Daniels says:
Prom every standpoint-military
political, moral-it is our duty to pro
tect these youths, so we can say tl
the mothers when the war is over, we
return your sons as worthy your fam
lily circle as when they left it,"
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Miss Elizabeth Affolter
A Resident OF Canton Suceumbs To
Typhoid Fever At Local Hospital
Ill Six Weeks

Miss Elizabeth Affolter, aged 80
years. resident of Canton, died at
three O'Clock Friday afternoon at the
NJ. G. S. hospital from typhoid fever
from which she had been i'll for about
six weeks. The body was removed to
the Miller Brothers undertaking par
lors and will be sent to Canton for
funeral and burial. Mrs. Elizabeth Ba-
tin of Canton arrived in Mt. Vernon
Saturday morning to make arrange
ments for sending the body to Canton.
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SLOUGH TO SPEAK At
MEMORIAL OF ELKS
Former State President To
Address Local Lodge
In December

Edwin G. Slough of Mansfield, form
er president of the state association
of b. p o. Elks, has been chosen to
deliver the ANNUAL Memorial Day ad-
of this city. The services will be held
the first Sunday in December, it is
planned, at the Vine theatre,
Otto S. Baker has been given charge
of the music for the day and is en-
deavoring to organize a chorus. All
who are willing to sing in this are
asked to notify Mr.. Baker not later
than Wednesday of next week.
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Mrs. Roger Pelton Says
Spouse Mistreated Her And
She Is Penniless
J. T. BERRY SUED BY
THE McGEE-STARR co.
Johnson Gets Verdict In His
Action Against Marion
Hathaway; Court

Alleging that her husband has fail
ed to provide her with food and cloth.
ing and that, he beat and mistreated
her and habitually urged her to EN-
ploy immoral methods for earning a
living for herself, Fannie NJ. Pelton
has filed divorce petition against
Roger Pelton In the local courts.
Mrs. Pelton also charges the de-
sendant with immoral assocbation
with other women and specifically
charges him with immoral conduct
with one in particular.
Mrs. Pelton says in her petition
that her husbands conduct became so
bad that she was forced to ieave him
on Nov. 6 and that on NOV. She came
to her home and there beat and
choked her She asks that she be
given a divorce, alimony during the
pendency of her case and that she be
restored to her, maiden name, Fan.
ME M. Cole. - .- f>
Charles l.. Bermont Is Mrs. Pelton's g
attorney. The court granted an in
junction to prevent the defendant
from interfering with, or annoying
Mrs. Pelton' during the pendency of
her suit ,...
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Miss Emma F. Pence
Trained Nurse Dies at Hospital From
Obstruction OF Bowels After
Illness OF Two Weeks

Miss Emma Frances Pence, aged so
years, died at the M. G. S. hospital
about one O'Clock Friday afternoon af-
ter an illness of two weeks from OBJ
struction of the bowels. Miss Pence
was trained nurse. The body was
removed to the Miller Brothers fun
eral parlors and the funeral will be
held there at one o'clock Monday,
Rev. F.. G. Anderson officiating. Miss
Pence leaves her mother, who lives in
North Main street.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-11-13
LOO Much.

Human life is often painted rs pain
fully mcagcr and pnchcd, hut one Of
its most common shadows is regret
bred by lack of self-rcStraint, Eating
too much, talking too much drinking
too much, playing too much, tempting
fate too much Ly various forms OF
gambling-all these forms of excess
and others also contribute prodigallN
10 the sum of the worlds pain ana
sorrow and multiply its mlsfortunos.--
Exchange.
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In Case of PneumenIa.

A physician said this Is one Of the
best aids to a speedy recovery from
pneumonia. Make tight-ftting jack
ct of cheesecloth, sleeveless, and inter
line with two thicknesses of sheet cot
ton. Line with the cheesecloth. Fast
en- in front with snaps; II Is worn next
the skin. II 10 best TO have two Of
these little coats. They protect the
patient from any chance draft when
changing the clothes or bedding.
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ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE

The State of Ohio, Knox County, ss.
In the Probate Court.
Notice is hereby given that Troy II.
Collins Cf Howard, Ohio has been ap.
pointed and qualified Administrators of
the estate of George w. Parker, late of
Knox county, Ohio, deceased
PHILIP l.. WILKINS,
Probate Judge of Knox County, Ohio.
Nov. 3, 1917. 1l-6,13,20S
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NOW AN EXPRESSIVE
WORD; LIEUT.. BREEZE
JOINED BY HIS WIFE

Mrs. Edison j. Breeze, tho wife of
Lieut., Breeze of T. Battery, who is
now with her husband at Camp Shcr
idan, Ala, has written to The Ban.
ner, giving the information that all
the boys" and the wives of the OIL
GERS who are at the camp are enjoy
ing the best of health,
Mrs, Breeze says that Lieut.. Breeze
has gained IL pounds since he left
Mt Vernon and that "he likes camp
life very well-now."
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-11-13
NOT HOPELESS

As menacing to the allies as the
latest turn OF events in Russia which
has resulted In the deposition of Pre-.
mier Kerensky and his government
may appear, It Is best, as In all things
Russian to suspend judgment for a
while.
Above everything. II must be re-.
membered that the Maximallsts. the
party now in power has anything but
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-11-13
veoetarian Test.

DR.. c. Decker's vegetarian test Is
as follows: Take an apple and piece
of steak. Set them aside for week
In fairly warm temperature and note
what happens. The steak will smell
to heaven. the apple not SO. Place
the steak under II microscope and you
will ind 1t swarming with horrors.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-11-13
Death to Apple Worm.

The apple worms mamma. from
whose eggs the destructive larvae de-
velop, is the Oddling moth. One cure
for the mischief is to spray the trees
with arsenlcal or other mineral pol
sons. The worms eat the poisoned
leaves and die. Thanks to this treat
ment, the choice grades of apples now
adays come TO market in perfect condi-
tion, with no wormholes and no worms.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-11-13
Tigers Abound In India.

Tigers abound in India to this day.
In some parts of that land the natives,
especially the Hindoos, regard the tiger
with such superstltious awe that they
will not kill one. Some think 1t Is ten
anted by spirit which makes it i'm
mortal.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-11-13

Howitzer is the name given to a par
ticular piece of ordnance which Is o.
great value in sieges. 1t is II smaIis
light gun, which fires Il shell Mt Il small
velocity but at II steep angle of de-
scent. This makes it valuable rs II
means of bombarding trenches Did ia
attacking low-lying deGenseS.
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KNOX co. SELECTS
ARE TRANSFERRED
TO CAMP PIKE, ARK.

Don Dewey SloCum and George
Stewart, Knox county selects at Camp
sherman, Ohio, were today (Satur-
day. transferred to Camp Pike, Ar
kansas, where they will become mem.
bers Of supply company.
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Answers Petition

Floyd Poland, defendant in suit
for divorce filed by Margaret Poland,
filed an answer and cross-petition in
the common pleas court Saturday in
which he denies all the allegations
contained In his wife's petition and al
leges that she deserted him without
cause and has since refused TO live
with him. Poland also alleges that
his wife was guilty Of running
around with other men. Bert O.
Evans is the attorney for Mr.. Po-
land,
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-11-13
Suit to Recover

Suit to Recover ....:..
Suit has been filed In the common
pleas court by the McGee.Starr Gran
ite Co. against John T., Berry to re-
cover $l,3ss alleged to be due for
monuments and other materials and
labor furnished from April I. 1918,
to Oct. 1. 1914. William l.. Robinson
is attorney for tho plaintiff.
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Another Operation Avoided.

Richmond, 1nd-"For years sick and weak from
female troubles that when going up stairs had to slowly
with hands the steps, then sit down at the top The
he thought should have operation and friends
thought would live into house My daughter
asked try Lydia Pnhams Vegetable Compound she had
taken it with good results. did weakness Disappeared
gained strength home do all kinds of garden
work. and raised hundreds of chickens and ducks cannot
enough in praise of Lydia e. nkams Vegetable Compound" Mrs.
M o. JOHNSTON, Route D, Box 100, Richmond, Ind
Of course there are many serious that only
surgical operation will relieve. We freely acknowledge
this but the above letters and many others like them,
amply prove that many operations recommended when
medicine in many cases is all that is needed.
you special advice write to Lydia e. pnham edi-
Your letter will
read by and held in strict confidence
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-11-13
Executions.

Everything keeps getting dearer-
except our sweethearts and wives, who
couldn't possibly be any dearer than
they are now.-Boston Transcript.
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Judgment Given

Judgment Given--' -,
A verdict was returned in the com
mon pleas court Friday in the matter
of the suit of &c, johnson and 9th
ers against Marion Hathaway and
others. giving judgment for the plain.
tiff in the sum Of $3.50
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-11-13
Final Account

The first and final account of
Charles w. Henley, guardian of
Grace L. Henley, has been filed in
the probate court, showing s433.54 re-
ceived and expended
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-11-13
Goo Nan4
Operations
The Right Medicine in Many Cases
Does Better than the Surgeons
Knife. Tribute to Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound.
Doctor Said Operation or Deatl-But Medicine Cured.

Des Moines, Iowa.-"My husband says would
have been in my grave today had it not been for
Lydia e. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. l suf-
fered from serious female trouble and the doctors
said could not live one year without an operation.
My husband objected to the operation and had me
try Lydia e. Pnkham's Vegetable Compound. I
soon commenced to get better and am now we'll
and able to do my own housework. can recon-
mend Lydia e. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound to
any woman a wonderful health restorer."-Mrs.
BLANCHE JETTERsoN,703 Lyon St., Des Moines, Iowa.
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MARRIAGE Llcense-

Philip Ray Richert. farmer, Brown
township, and Grace Il. Henley. JET
ferson township Rev. John w.
Schmitz, Loudonville.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-11-13
Appraisers Appointed

Fred Martin, y. w. Sevcrns and
Jacob Ash have been appointed ap-
praisers of the estate of the late
James u. Watson.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-11-13
Deeds Filed

Deeds Filed
Robert Miller to +. ]. Hale, lot in
Fredericktown, 81.
Mary b. Cole to Elizabeth ID. Cole,
city property, 81.
Evening journal., 1917-06-18
LIFE AND CHARACTER
READING.

JUNE is.


Coming under the sign OF Gemini,
which represents the double nature OF
man. the child born on this date needs
all the spiritual help and teaching
possible.
The tendency is TO Judge by fine
appearances only and TO be led away
by a show OF things rather than 10 be
directed by real moral worth.
Persons Of this birthdate should.
early in life be taught the great power
Of mind to conquer his lower nature.
Love OF praise is strong and the
nature being generous and warm
hearted. will often give iavishly where
Il Is little deserved
The governing planet Is Mercury.
which gives talent Of artistic quality
In drawing and music.
Business partnerships may be
formed through a Want Ad.