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Evening star., 1917-02-27
Local Chi Phi Men Organize.

Permanent organization of the Chi
Phi Alumni of Washington was effect
ed at a meeting of members of the
fraternity now living in Washington, at
a meeting at the University Club last
evening. These officers were elected:
President. DR.. w. H. Fox: vice presi-
dent, James T. Newton, and secretary
treasurer, J. Preston Mayfeld. Rev. DR.
John Britain Clark was the principal
speaker. his theme being fraternity.
Paymaster Gen. MCGOWAN was also a
speaker. About 130 Chi Phi alumni
from various universities and colleges
reside in Washington.
Evening star., 1917-02-27
Mrs. Ida Hustled Harper to Speak.

Mrs. Ida Hustled Harper of New York,
chairman of the press committee of the
National American Woman's Suffrage
Association, is to speak Sunday evening
at the Unitarian Church. 14th and l.
streets northwest, on the status of
woman suffrage in the United States
and foreign countries.
Evening star., 1917-02-27
William Henry Hurd Dies.

William Henry Hurd, for twenty
three years an active member of the
Zion Baptist Church. fifteen of which
was spent as librarian of the Sunday
school. died last Wednesday morning
at his residence. 327 H street south
west. Funeral services were held Sun
day afternoon at the church under the
auspices Of the Ionic Lodge, F. A. A. M.
of which the deceased was founder and
secretary. Interment was in Wood
lawn cemetery. He is survived by his
mother.
Evening star., 1917-02-27
CITY ITEMS.

Lbs. Eynp. Peaches. 25c: 2 Lbs. Large
Prunes. Csc; Fish Roe, 15c; u lbs. Meal
35c: N. Q. Molasses. 15c: loaves Byead
10c; Gold Medal Wheat Food, 1219c
Gold Medal Oats, TIC: Sugar Waters,
22c; Pure Pepper. 29c; lbs. Buck
wheat. 22c; Hominy, 4c lb.; Peanut
Butter. 12c h.: cans Regina Peaches,
Csc. s26 Pa. ave. and all the J. T. D.
Pyles Stores.
Evening star., 1917-02-27

iI.c Ia~S Il n series of six lectures by
Rev pr. E,rle Whitley is to be given
ton, r-,-r evening at SIS o'clock at the
Y NJ = !. His subject is old Ocean.
Gur slave and Master" The public is
inyit Il
Evening star., 1917-02-27

Kodaks-Eastman Goods and Others.
Columbia Photo Sup. Co. 1434 N. Y. ave
Evening star., 1917-02-27

Flowers for Inaugural Guests.
Choicest blooms fresh from the hot
houses of GUIDE, 1914 F.-Advertisement
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Invisible BifOcsl Lenses. 80.
Cooper & Finn. Opticians. 80 G NV.
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Brass Beds Relacquered. Satin or Polish.
John A. Gottsmann & Co. Main 3033
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Have Shaner Sup the Flowers
@AdverVsement.
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? America Self serve. last word. ?
Evening star., 1917-02-27

has been district passenger agent of
the Chesapeake and Ohio railway. and
also agent of the Kanawha Dispatch.
together with position of statutory
agent of the Chesapeake and Ohio rail-
way for the interstate commerce COM
mission. has been appointed general
sgent of all Chesapeake and Ohio rail-
way matters in Washington and sur
rounding territory.
Evening star., 1917-02-27

give a dramatic recital Saturday even
fng at sis O'Clock at the y. NJ. c. A.
Tho re-iJhi is to be given under the
direction Of the musrc department of
the association. The public is invited.
Evening star., 1917-02-27
|Special Film Features

Especial Film Features
] CraDdaIr. savoy. 18th and Col. Rd.
?ToDAY-vIOLA DANA. in THREADS OF
I! FATE" Also MIR. AND MRS. DREW. in,
THE PEST
.ToMORRow-LoUIs HUFF and JACK
PICKFORD. in GREAT EXPECTA-
!! Crandalrs Apollo. s24 H st. NE.
/: :TODAY-MARIE DRESSLER and JOHNNY
HINES. in "TILLIE WAKES UP"
oMORRow-vAIEsKA sURArr, in ''TH =
NEW YORK PEACOCK"
] iCrandaIr. Ave. Grand. e4s PA. Av.s.E.
sToDAY-vIvIAN MARTIN, in "HER
FATHERS SON"
DANA. in THREADS
OF FATE" Also FRANCIS Y. BUSHMAN
] and BEVERLY BAYNE. in THE GREAT,
SECRET" MAT. 80 PM.
New stanton. 9th md c SITS. NE.
ToDAY-DORoTHY GISH. in
I THE LITTLE sCHoOIMAAM."
EXTRA-2-reel keystone-EATRA-
Masonic Auditorium,
/ TONIGHT-DoUGLAS FAIRBANKS. in
] AMERICAN ARISToCRACY-" Triangle.
wnshineton-Regrnt 18Th and U.
sTODAY-PAULINE FREDERICK. in THE
] American. u. J: Ave. & l.t 81. NV:
+: :TODAY-GERALDINEF FARRAR. In TEMP
TATIoN." symphony Orchestra.
Circle. 2IO5 Pm. Ave. Phi. w. 953.
tToDAY-ETHEL BARRYMORE. in THE
WHITE RAVEN" Also Comedy
Truxton. Florida Ave. 4 N. Cap.
oDAY-MARGUERITE CLAYTON and Ed
WARD ARNOLD, in THE HEART OF
VIRGINIA." Also kATHLYN WILLIAMS,
in THE TEMPTATION OF ADAM"
! Olympic, 1871 U st. NV.
fTODAY-CLARA KIMBALL YOUNG and
I EARLE WILLIAMS. in MY OFFICIAL
{: Revere. Georgia Ave. and Park Rd.
Z? ToDAY-ELLA HALL. In
Z THE LONE GIRL
! Lyric. 18th and Irving SITS. NV.
I ToDAY-MARGARITA FISCHER. supported
: by ]. GORDON RUSSELL and an All-Star
4: Cast in THE BUTTERFLY GIRL" A
4? story that will appeal TO all. Lovely. Beau-
T: tifGl. Also PATHE CARTOON. JERRY
I on THE JOB"
sTODAY-MARIE DoRo. in "oLIvER
I TWIST" Also Pearl White.
Cosmos Today mt 1. 4s4S & lO:I5 Only
/ laundering drama with a laundering
message.
Liberty. North Capitol and p sta.
TODAY--VIvIAN MARTIN. in ''THE
RIGHT DIRECTION" Also BUSHMAN
/ and BAYNE. in THE GREAT SECRET,
EPISODE NO. 8.
Leader, 5O7 9th st. NV.
tToDAY-PAULINE FREDERICK. in THE
ETERNAL CITY" Paramount.
Home, 1890 G st. NE.
TODAY-vIvIAN MARTIN, in THE
!; STRONGER LOVE-
Z Empire Theater. 0i1 HI st. NE.
I TODAY-GEORGE WALSH and ANNA
Z LUTHER, in THE BEAST" FOX FEA
TIRE IN ACTS.
I CrundaIrS Theater. 9th nnd e Sts.
fToDAY-THEDA BARA, in THE TIGER
e? WOMAN Fascinating.
Evening star., 1917-02-27

Liberty. North Capitol and p Sta.
TODAY--vIvIAN MARTIN. in ''THf:
RIGHT DIRECTION" Also BUSHMAN
and BAYNE. in THE GREAT SECRET, :
EPISODE NO. g.
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A musical for the blind will he given

1T the Library of Congress this evening
It SIS o'clock. in pavilion :. The pro-
ram will be rendered by Fritz Mueller,
vtoloncellist and Nation Boyce, pianist.
Evening star., 1917-02-27

Circle, 21OS Pm. Ave. Phi. w. 0S3.
BARRYMORE. in THE
WHITE RAVEN" Also Comedy.
Evening star., 1917-02-27

Truxton. Florida Ave. q N. Cap.
TODAY-MARGUERITE CLAYTON and Ed
WARD ARNOLD, In THE HEART OF
VIRGINIA" Also kATHLYN WILLIAMS.
in THE TEMPTATION OF ADAM"
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Penn Gardens, PA. Ave. mt 21st ST.
DoRo. in "oLIvER
TWIST" Also Pearl White.
Evening star., 1917-02-27

Olympic, I43I u st. NV.
KIMBALL YOUNG and
EARLE WILLIAMS. in my OFFICIAL.
WIFE"
Evening star., 1917-02-27

Mrs. Ellen Hungerford. cOlOred. sixty
years old, died suddenly last night at
her home, 1904 10th street. Coroner
hewitt gave a certificate of death from
natural causes.
Evening star., 1917-02-27

Lyric. I4th and Irving SITS. NV.
oDAY-MARGARITA FISCHER, supported
by ]. GORDON RUSSELL and an All-Star
Cast, in THE BUTTERFLY GIRL" A
story that will appeal TO all. Lovely. Beau-
tifGl. Also PATHE CARTOON, JERRY
on THE JOB"
Evening star., 1917-02-27

American. Il. ]. Ave. & LIST 81. NV.
TODAY-GERALDINE FARRAR. In TEMP
TATI0N." symphony Orchestra.
Evening star., 1917-02-27

NATIONAL BIBLE INSTITUTE - LECTURES
by J. H. Troy of New York every "wednesday,
as follows: Second Baptist Church. 3 pm. I;
Cospei Mission 4:45 pm; Emmanuel Baptist
Church 7:45 pm. Free to sll.
Evening star., 1917-02-27

Cosmos Today Mt 1. 4s4S 4 1O:1S Only
THE EAGLES WINGS"
A laundering drama with a laundering
message,
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-04-06
KANSAS CELEBRATES
ITS FIRM LOYALTY

Topeka, Kas., April 5--Pursuant to a
proclamation by Governor Capper the
people throughout the length and
breadth of Kansas are to join tomor-
row in celebration of Loyalty Day."
to give testimony to their patriotism
and the support of the Government
in the present international crisis. In
his proclamation setting aside the day
the Governor has asked that the ma
tional colors be displayed on every
home and business house in the state,
that patriotic exercises be held in all
the schools, that public meetings be
held in all the cities and towns and
messages of support and encourage
ment be sent to the President and
Congress.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-04-06
Remarkable Expansion OF so Years
HeraIded In Acquisition OF
West Indies

Washington, d. c., April 5-When
few days ago Rear Admiral James II.
Oliver hoisted the American flag over
the group of islands heretofore known
as the Danish West Indies he added an
other stone to the great structural ia
American empire.
1t is just an even fifty years since
the United States first reached out for
possessions beyond the territory COM
prised within the republic proper Now
our possessions encricle more than
half the globe. 1t takes a daring eagle
and big flag to cover possessions like
| these. But our bird and banner are
already high on the breeze. During
the past few years the hand of destiny
has been rapidly rounding the galaxy
into symbol of national power.
The first of Americas foreign pos
sessions is Alaska, which was acquired
| by purchase from Russia in 1867. When
Secretary Seward closed his negotia-
tions for paying $7,20O,OOO for Alaska,
great was the howl of Americans. In
those days the anti-eXtension patriots
little dreamed that the great white
elephant of the North would some day
develop into one of the richest mining
countries in the world.
| When good old Capt. Cook discover
ed the Hawaiian archipelago, which he
named the Sandwich islands, he little
thought he was preparing the way to
enlarge the boundaries of the United
States possessions. Situated on the
route from San Francisco and Vancouv-
er to China and Japan, about 2,1OO
miles from the American coast, they
are important possessions for our gov
ernment. The islands possess addi.
tional interest just now because OF
Germany's connection with them in
days gone by. In 1888 martial law was
declared by Germany seeking control
of the islands. In 1898 Hawaii was an
nexed to the United States by Joint
resolution of Congress.
The war with Spain added to the in
sular possessions of the United States
the Philippines, with an area of IL, 1855
square miles; Porto Rico, with an area
of 3,435 square miles, and the Pacific
island of Guam, having an area of 21(
square miles.
Tutuila, with several attendant
isets of the Samoan group, became {
possession of the United States by vir
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-04-06
POSSESSIONS OF THE UNITED STATES
NOW ENCIRCLE HALF OF THE GLOBE

tue of the tripartite treaty with Great
Britain and Germany in 1899. Com
mercially Tutuila is of little import
ance, but 1t possesses the most valua-
BILE island harbor, Pago-Pago, in the
South Pacific, and perhaps in the en-
tire Pacific Ocean.
Far out in the Pacific the American
flag is flying over a number of scatter
ed small islands, some hardly more
than rocks or coral reefs. One Of the
most important is Wake Island over
which the United States flag was hoist
ed on July a, 1898. It is small is
to Hong Kong. Among the other Pa
cific islands in possession of the Unit
ed States are Christmas, Starbuck,
Penrhyn, Gallego, Rowland, Baker,
Gardner, Johnston, Midway, Palmyra,
Morell and Marcus islands.
To Alaska and the insular posses
sions of the United States should be
added the Panama Canal Zone, with
an area of 436 square miles, which was
delivered into the perpetual control of
this country under treaty stipulations
with the Republic of Panama.
Acquirement Of the Danish West In
dies has made no great addition to the
territorial possessions of the United
States so far as mere area is concern
ed, but the islands are possessed of
,, rich natural resources and are even
more important from the viewpoint Of
naval strategy, particularly since the
opening of the Panama Canal The
largest of the group is st. Croix, with
an area of a little more than 100
square miles. Next in size and i'm
portance are st. Thomas and st. John.
The area of the thirteen original
States comprised 92,135 square miles
This area was almost doubled by the
Louisiana Purchase in 1903. Further
enormous accessions of territory re-
suited from the acquisition of Florida
Texas, Oregon, the Mexican cession OF
1S4S, and the gladden. purchase in 1853
The additions of the last half century
including Alaska, Hawaii, the Philip
pines, Porto Rico, Samoa and the
lesser islands, together with the Pana
ma Canal Zones, have increased the
total area of the United States to g.,
743,500 square miles, or more than
four times the area of the thirteen or
iginal states.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-04-06

Prof. r. G.. Miller of Newark is
visiting Rev. and Mrs. II. II. Miller of
North Main street and Mr.. and Mrs.
e. b. Miller of North Gay street.
Roses, carnations, violets, sweet
peas, tulips and jonquils. Aherns
Flower shop.
Arthur j. Matthews Of Mt. Vernon
was in town Tuesday attending the
funeral of Valentine Becker.-Newark
Advocate.
Mrs. A. d. King left Monday even
ing for New Ulm, MINI.
DR.. r. E. Jefferson of Danyille, who
has been very i'll at his home for sew
eral weeks, is improved,
Harley Vance returned to his home
in Howard Tuesday after spending
Monday here on business.
James +. Cooper, who has been
spending several months in Texas, his
longest stopping place being San An
tonic, arrived home Tuesday
District Lecturer f. o. Levering in
spected Newholm Lodge, No 1888, F.
& A. NJ, of Hanover, Wednesday
evening. John Doelfs and Colonel D..
Gray accompanied him.
Mrs. Il. Il. Mccain of Ankenytown
went to Columbus Thursday to spend
few days with her husband who is a
patient at Grant hospital as the result
OF an accident, an account of which
appeared in The Banner.
The initial rehearsal Of the Super
Excellent Masters degree which will
be conferred by Kinsman Council, No
&c, r. & S. NJ, on April %, was held
Wednesday evening in the Masonic
temple.
The funeral services for Philip II
Hyatt will be held at the home o
Mr.. and Mrs. A. b. Tarr Friday after
noon at 1870 o'clock. Owing to tn,
illness Of other members Of the fam
lily, the services will be private Th'
burial will be at Friendship GENE
terry, Liberty township.
II. j. Voigt, formerly the teacher o
manual training in the Mt. Vernon
public schools and who Is now II
Anako, Mimi, has accepted a posi-
ton In Iowa City, Iowa, at substan
tinl increase of salary. Many Mt
Vernon people will remember Nh
Voigt and will be glad to know of hi
rapid progress after leaving this citJ
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-04-06
W. C. 7. U. MEETING
Mount Vernon
(By Press Reporter.)


The Mt. Vernon w. c. r. U. held
its regular meeting Tuesday afternoon
at the home of Mrs. S. T.. Huntsberger
on East Chestnut street. The presi-
dent, Mrs. William Babbs, was in the
chair Song by the union, "a Place
in the Ranks for Me" Mrs. Jennie
Stephens read the 121st and 122nd
Psalms and offered prayer. Song by
the union, "Triumphal Song" Mrs.
Nancy Adrian gave an interesting ac-
count of mass meeting of the 'drys"
which she attended in Washington, d.
G. Mrs. Schnebly read letter from
state franchise superintendent.
Reading, How Betsy and / Made
Up"-Mrs. Harold Alsdorf
Reading, "The Paramount Issue"-
Mrs. George Schnebly
Adjourned to meet April Z with
Mrs. l.. j. Minard, West Vine street
During the social hour refreshments
were served by the committee for the
day.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-04-06

Russell Thrailkill returned to his
studies at Denison university, Gran
vile, Wednesday after a visit with
relatives here.
Daniel Houck of Princeton univer-
sity, Princeton, N. j., arrived at his
home on North Main street Wednes-
day to spend the spring vacation with
his parents, Judge and Mrs. Lewis b.
Houck.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry G. Slingluff and
daughter, Miss Marian, returned
Wednesday to their home on East
Gambler street after spending sew
eral days in Pittsburgh, Pa.
Principal II. S. Mofiitt of Mngo
Junction is spending his spring vaca-
tion with his parents, Mr. and Mrs.
j. A. Moilltt of North Main street.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-04-06


Mrs. c. II. Lowe and three children
returned to their home in Marion
Wednesday after spending several
days with Mr.. loves father Frank
Lowe of North Catherine street.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. Kern of West Sugar
street went to Columbus for the day
Wednesday.
Miss Carlotta Wolverton of East
Gambler street went to Columbus
Wednesday to spend the day.
Mrs. Mary Bedell was removed
from Fredericktown to Howard in
Miller Brothers ambulance Wednes-
day afternoon.
Agnes Freeman and Mrs. Edgar
Thomas will give a piano and voice
recital at the Congregational church
April Is.
Mrs. w. A. Norton returned to her
home in Kenton Wednesday after a
visit with her sister, Miss Minnie Nc
Cormick of North Mulberry street.
p. F.. Morrison of Akron visited
friends in this city Wednesday. Mr..
Morrison is on his way to Buffalo, N.
Y, where he will visit relatives for
several weeks.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-04-06
Tho Carpet Cure.

Matrlmony reduced the Smith house
hold until there was nothing left OF
II but the old couple, neither of whom
looks old enough to be In the father
and mother in law class. When Bessie
got married Papa Smith took posses
sion of her room. and II has been his
study, library, smoking room and
growlery since then, ana It's condition
made the life Of his otherwise happy
wife burden "Since he has his
room" she complained, John has de-
veloped passion for disorder which
would break housekeeper's heart
"ls there n carpet on the foorV she
was asked, mo" "ls there rugF
mo. he wouldn't have one" "Well.
surprise him and have a carpet put
down" was her friends advice, and
II was followed "He was a little sur
prised to find IT," said the woman
''bnt from that day the tioor has moi
been Uttered, there's more order on
the desk and the place looks tidy
John doesn't know II. but he could
serve as living specimen OF the car
pet cure New York Tribune.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-04-06
GUARDING A NAVAL SECRET.
How England Closked tho Building Of
New Typo Of Cruiser.

In Europe extraordinary precautions
are taken 10y all the great powers to
mask their military plans, and con-
stant efforts are made 10 ferret out the
military designs of opposing govern
ments. Admiral William S. Sims OF
the United States navy threw An inter
esting sdelight on this phase Of pre-
paredness when testifying before the
house committee.
"To show the extreme importance OF
this matter of n new type" said Ad-
mral Sims, when Great Britain first
built these vessels swift aud powerful |
battle cruiscrs) extraordinary precau-
tions were taken to prevent her posi- |
BILE enemies learning their cbaiacteris-
ties Great Britain had a number OF
armored cruisers, and Germany had a !
number Of them. Great Britain knew |
that II she could build number OF
these battle cruisers that had battle ,
ship guns and twenty-eight knot speed
in other words, more speed than any
other cruisers In the world and guns
stronger than those of any other cruis-
crs-she would thus be away ahead tor
IA long time.
"She laid down three of those ves-
sells. In the estimates they were called
armored cruisers, and everybody in the
world supposed that simply three more
arm0rcd cruisers would come out, With
ordinary guns which are % inch, etc.
They were going TO mount ON these
vessels eight twelve-inch guns apiece,
and they were going TO give them
higher speed.
"You can conceal the speed, of course,
while the vessel is building. but IL was
wholly impossible to conceal the fact
that they We're building twenty four
twelveinch guns that could not other
wise be accounted for Great Britain
did not want other nations to know
that these were going to be carried by
these three cruisers. So they induced
| Turkey 10 sign II contract for those
guns, and a certain foreign attache In
London paid not less than E14,00O, or
| $4,000, TO officials of the companies to
get TO look at their books and assure
himself that the guns were being built
| for Turkey. or course they pestered
Turkey TO find out what she wanted
with twenty four twelve inch guns, but
In the meantime the vessels We're COM
pleted and the guns mounted before
foreign nations knew that radically
new type of vessel was in existence,
THE British wanted to get that type
out because in any conflict with an
other navy that did not have similar
vessels the British would have a great
advantage. Their scouting power was
so great and their powers of destruc-
ton so great that anything except a
battleship was practically helpless be-
fore them."-Spokane Spokesman Re
view.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-04-06
AS A WAR MEASURE
National Prohibition Amendment 10
Launched by Sheppard.

Washington, April "a national
prohibition amendment was intro
duced in the senate as "a vital war
measure" and immediate action was
demanded by Senator Sheppard, Tex
as. The bill provides authority for
congress to prohibit absolutely the
manufacture sale or transportation OF
intoxicating liquors. AS war provi
sion the senator declared temporary
measures by statute are under con.
sideration to make the restriction ef-
fective at once.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-04-06
Roosevelt's offer Declined.

Washington. April 5.-The offer OF
Colonel Theodore Roosevelt to raise
and command a division to be sent to
the battle front in France can not be
accepted by the war department. The
only way in which the division could
be accepted is through special act
of congress and officials declare such
a course would encourage politicians
all over the country to seek similar
honors. to the great detrimen Of the
army.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-04-06
suffraee Amendment introduced.

Washington, April 5.-The Susan
b. Anthony federal woman suffrage
amendment was introduced in the
senate by Senator Jones, of New
Mexico, chairman OF the suffrage
committee, and was at once referred
TO tnat committee for action.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-04-06

-.-.s~.-. .s-o.4 ~ NOiln INV ihlon
street spent Monday in Hunts on bust
ness
Arthur Mitchell of East Burgess
street went to Brinkhayen on busi-
ness Tuesday.
Frank G.. Mardis of East Curtis
street went To Danviile Tuesday to
spend the day on business.
Miss Iva Conard OF Monticello. H.,
is the guest OF DIR. and Mrs. G. X,
Csaard of East Vine street.
Mrs. John Koch OF New Waterford Is
tho guest OF her mother Mrs. George
Mschwart OF the Columbus road
Miss Amanda Frye and Miss Rosie
Smith of this city went to Columbus
Tsesday for the day.
v. c. Beach OF Mansfield avenue
went TO Columbus Tuesday to spend
the day on business.
Mrs. G.. F.. Bostwick OF South Gay
street went to centerburg Tuesday to
spend the day with friends.
Paul NJ Ashbaugh OF North Mul.
berry street went to Columbus on
business Tuesday
Mrs. George Simmonds OF West
Gambler street went to Newark
Tuesday for visit with friends
Clifford Shuefelt of Brandon went
10 Cleveland Tuesday where he will
receive medical treatment.
Mrs. E. l.. Peddt returned to her
home in Bellefontaine Tuesday after
visit with Mr.. and Mrs. b. Nj. Allen
oi East High street
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-04-06
Rirda Bio Eaters.

Baby robins have been observed TO
eat half their own weight OF beer
scraps. digest all this within three
hours and then be ready for another
meal.
A pair OF red eyed yireos were noted
by naturalist to feed their offspring
over Il hundred times In ten hours.
Grosbeaks, sworn enemies of the Color
ado potato beetle, have been seen Ia
assimilate almost hundred caterpil'
lars or larvae an hour. over 5000
aphids have perished by the bills OF the
insect loving yellow throats In the
same period Of time.-Suburban Life
Magazine.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-04-06
NORTHERN MICHIGAN
ROAD BUILDERS

Houghton, Mich, April 5-The sew
enth annual convention of the North
ern Michigan Board Builders associa-
tion brought to Hougton today large
number of county commissioners, high
way engineers, contractors and road
material men. The proceedings were
opened this afternoon with an address
by John ]. Cox, head of the highway
department of the University of Michi-
gan. The convention will conclude it's
sessions tomorrow.