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The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-05-25
DECLARES THEY ARE
SIMPLY delicious
In France And Belgium, The
Government Controls Sale
Of Luscious Flesh

Eating horse-meat, such as several
city officials of Cleveland did at the
Hollenden hotel there a few days ago,
does not sound well to most people.
but If the Bible is to be persons
guide in choosing nourishment, why
should they eat pork. The Bible
says that people are to eat "the ami
NAL of the cloven hoof and that chew.
eth the cud." DO hogs chew their
cud? No!
But coming a little closer home,
an explanation is rendered for the
seemingly unexplainable act of the
Cleveland city officials.
"Horse-meat is fine eating" is the
explanation of Arthur Hanicq, a bar
Der of this city who, during the war
of 1871 in Europe, ate horse-meat and
considered himself very lucky, rats
selling at the time for 81 per-
Putting all Bible quotations aside,
if such thing is possible, at least
for the immediate present, the act of
the Cleveland officials was to see
whether or not "hoss-hesh" is good to
eat. 1t seems that they decided that
it was, for now there is a rumor
about Cleveland that there will be
horse-fesh shops all over that city.
Mr.. Hanicq says that if they want
to comply with the government of
Belgium ana France in the sale of
horseflesh, there will be a good many
more inspectors mouths to feed.
Here is the system they use in the
old country, according to Mr.. Han
icq. First, if a horse is unfortunate
enough to break his leg, he is sold for
the equivalent of about $50 to some
butcher
Second, the local government in
spector is called to examine the horse
to see that he is not diseased. If
not, he sets what he thinks is about
the right time to kill the animal for
steaks and roasts.
Third, when the day set for the
killing comes around, the inspector
returns and, having identified the
horse by bit of flesh left on it's
head for that purpose, again looks
him over to see that he is fit for
meat.
II SO, fourth, he places the govern
ment stamp on the beast and he is
butchered and sold.
In France and Belgium, horseflesh
is considered the best OF any meat,
and it should be here if what Mr.
Hanicq says is true. He says that
when they open horse-meat shops in
Cleveland, that is where he is going
for his meat.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-05-25
WHY YOUR MONEY IS SAFE
With The KNOX

Your money is invested in first
mortgages on real estate, with all the
skill and caution that has resulted
from 19 years of successful expert
ence in such loans.
All loans are approved by the board
of directors.
The officers are under ample bonds.
We do no commercial banking
business and make no personal loans.
Our loans are on the monthly pay.
ment plan and as they are constant
ly being reduced, the security is con.
stantly becoming relatively greater.
We pay per cent interest on sums
of $500 or more. Interest payable
semi-annually.
The KNOX SAVINGS G. LOAN ASSN.
Corner Main and Vine Streets
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-05-25
WHY DON'T YOU ENLIST?

IBy Associated Press to The Banner1
Cincinnati, May pa man wan.
dered into a Walnut street shooting
gallery one morning this week. Two
men were shooting at the targets in
the rear end of the building. Some
of the targets were moving plaster
figures of birds. Others were of the
bullseye pattern. The men were poor
marksmen and there was a smile on
the face of the owner of the gallery
as he loaded and reloaded their rifles.
81 would like to shoot few" re-
marked the newcomer.
He was handed a rife. He threw
1t up to his shoulder and poured
seven shots into the bullseye of the
nearest target. The other men look.
ed at him in amazement.
Some shootiug!" said one.
ooh, just(a little practice work.
Watch this"
He had the gallery man load all
the rifles and place them on the
counter. One after another he picked
them up and the targets sang under
the stinging impact of the bullets
that streamed from the guns. One
after another as fast as the eye could
follow, the plaster moving targets
were shattered. The gallery was
filled with acrid smoke. If one bull
let missed the mark it was not in
dicated.
Gee" sighed one of the men,
what you could do to the Germans
would be a plenty. Why don't you
enlist?"
"They won't take me-" he said
simply
He pointed to his eyes. One was
missing.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-05-25
needle
In Woodwork Penetrates
Mrs. Hibbett's Hand
5rinkhaven Lady Brought To Mt.
Vernon Hospital For Examina.
ton BY x.Ray

Brinkhaven, May 23-Not noticing
a long needle her husband had pick
ed up from the floor and stuck in
the woodwork of her home. Mrs. Link
Hibbetts of this place, while dusting
yesterday, accidentally ran the
needle into the palm of her right
hand, causing rather serious in
jury, the needle breaking off under
the flesh.
Mrs. Hibbetts was taken to Mt.
Vernon shortly after the accident and
an X-ray examination at the Mt. Yer
non hospital disclosed the position of
the point of the needle SO that it
could be removed
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-05-25
ALLGIRE SOON TO SUPPLY
FARMERS With LABORERS
TELLS OF 3. G. o. WORK AT
LUNCHEON WEDNESDAY

County Food Commissioner All,
gire, who represented the Chamber of
Commerce at conference of B. C o.
ofncials and representatives who
have been conducting survey of
food and crop conditions all over the
country, gave a very interesting re-
port of the meeting at the Chamber
OF Commerce luncheon Wednesday.
Prof. Allgire stated that the meet
ing was presided over by DR.. Mantz
who gave the principal address. The
speaker said the greatest problem is
the labor question. Farmers have re-
sponded to the appeals for planting
large acreage, but the results will be
less, unless labor is found, than if
small acreage had been planted and
we'll taken care Of Different sys-
TENS have been tried out by the B. &
o. in Maryland for providing labor in
the farm with different degrees of
success, but the problem is yet to be
Sc'hpAStSiy oOi'Ous ilO puSSeSIeu Ine
curtailment of construction work
and other different modes of provid-
ing more farm labor for this year at
least.
Prof. Allgire said that farmers in
Knox county were in great need of
help and that in a short time he
would be ready to receive applica-
tions for help from farmers and
would also receive applications from
those wanting work on the farm.
President McCrackin stated that
the Red Cross society had received
word from Washington to go ahead
with their membership campaign, ev-
en- though their charter had not been
approved. He told of the classes of
membership, ranging in price from
81 to 500.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-05-25
Catarrh Cannot Be Cured

with toCAhh M seo SAttoNS, ~ ts, & Az .ney
Catarrh is a local disease. greatly in-
fiuenced by constitutional conditions,
and in order to cure 1T you must
tarrh Cure is taken internally and
acts thru the blood on the mucous sur
faces of the system. Halls Catarrh
Cure was prescribed by one of the best
Is composed OF some of the best tonics
known, combined with some of the
best blood purifiers. The perfect COM
bination of the ingredients in Halls
wonderful results in catarrhal condi.
tions. Send for testimonials, free.
r.. J. CHENEY & CO., Props, Toledo. q.
HaiIs Family Pills FOR oonstipasion.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-05-25
Joy of Gardening.

The profit in gardening is an impor-
tant matter. OF quite as great impor-
tance Is IL to gain the food for our
souls in the delights of gardening. The
growth Of plant from the seed is a
common thing, yet it is an ever delight
ful miracle wrought before our eyes.
Every unfolding leaf, every blossom,
each tiny blade of grass is a joyful mir
acle and food for the soul. Let us Joy
In 1t all. We need joy, much of it, in
our lives. The study of beauties Of
nature is pure JOY that leaves no
shadow or sting in its wake.-Milwau-
kee Journal.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-05-25

Sparta, May "Wednesday morn
ing saw light snowfall here and so
did the residents of this place with
dismay. This is the latest that snow
has fallen here for several years. The
mere fact that the weather is dis
agreeable is not the worst part of it,
for most of the farmers about here
have the vegetables in their truck
gardens we'll out of the ground and
the predicted frost for tonight is very
liable to nip the tender leaves and
destroy the plants.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-05-25
CLERKS VOLUNTEER
MEN TO SERVE ON
REGISTRATION DAY

Additional election clerks who have
volunteered their services for Regis
tration Daytime 5-are as follows:
John c. Wantland and G. D. Horn of
Howard, Elmo Hunter of Miller, G. B.
Pickering of Milford, Charles L..
White, First A, George F.. Smythe of
Gambler, R. B. Ramey of Center
burg. H. G. Gates and H. o. Purdy of
Third B. Dean Roberts and Edward
Hayes Of Morgan and Edgar White
of Harrison.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-05-25
west POINT EXAMS
PASSED BY A GRANDSON OF W..
S. MCKINLEY

w. S. Mckinley has received word
that his grandson, Eugene Mckinley
of Hamilton, has passed the exami-
nation for entrance into West Point.
The young man, who is the son of
Llewellyn d. Mckinley, took the test
at Columbus on March 90 He just
received word the other day that he
was successful. He will enter the
school as soon as possible.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-05-25
Cookina Potatoes.

There are only two correct ways to
prepare potatoes for digestion. The
one is to boil them with their coats on,
and the other is to bake them In the
oven with their jackets on. Twenty
Ave per cent nourishment this way;
only @ per cent If prepared in any 9th
er way.-Los Angeles Times.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-05-25
PROMPTNESS

cHARAcTERIzEs THE BUCKEYE
STATE BUILDING AND LOAN
COMPANY, RANKIN BUILDING,
22 WEST GAY STREET, coLUM-
BUS, OHIO.
L. Prompt in sending the interest to
depositors.
2. Prompt in making appraisements
for borrowers.
3. Prompt in answering inquiries of
all kinds.
A. Prompt in balancing the account
books of customers.
8. Prompt in every detail of the
company's business.
6. Assets $1S,600,OOO. Five per cent
paid on time deposits.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-05-25
CENTRAL Committeeman
ARE TO BE ELECTED AGAIN THIS
FALL
FALL

Democrats who desire to serve on
the central committee the next two
years must file their petition with the
board of elections by June IA. The
terms of the present incumbents ex-
pire this year.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-05-25
QIMouIt Feat.

"Tell Mr.. Smith 1 want to see him
at the telephone"
"I told Mr.. Smith, SIR, and he wants
to know If you have a periscope at
your end. d."-Baltimore American.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-05-25

Executor Appointed
Paul M. Ashbaugh has been ap-
pointed executor of w. A. Woolson
giving bond in the sum of $4,000 in
a surety company.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-05-25
Executor Named

Executor Named
Charles T, Brown has been appoint
ed administrator of Mary A. Brown,
giving bond in the sum of $1,000
with Harvey H. Brown and Mrs. T.
P. Barber as sureties. No appraise-
ment.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-05-25
REGISTRATION DAY BLANKS
TURNED over To BOARD Of
ELECTIONS BY MOSSHOLDER

us Oh telegram received from polls After
CoX SherH Walter
ohod formally thned over to have
W oca OF elections the blank blanks in
ior registration Day Wednes
the wording ron, h
published recentv Tho
the
We must present themselves
Name in full.
tGiven name) Family
No) (streeD CITY isatej
Month
Are you % nauabom
t4) declared
Where
CTown) (state) (Naion)
eff not citizen, country a subec
o-6y Whou empoyed!.
Where employed?
ave father, mother
H. solely dependent
lOMaried single (which) (specify
1-What military
Nation
12Do
Ihavev dansw and that true
or Mark
If
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-05-25
Coroner Stokes Reports Ap-
oplexy AS The
Cause
MARY A. BROWN WILL
FILED FOR PROBATE
Two Executors Are Appoint
ed; News Items From
Court House

A well-worn diary, in which were
carefully chronicled the daily events
in the life of the late John d. Por-
ter of Danville, was found by Coro-
ner Stokes Tuesday afternoon and
served to set definitely the time of
death of Mr.. Porter as Sunday even
ing.
The deceased was found Tuesday
morning about IL o'clock by Mrs. Nc
Clurg, neighbor, in a dead state.
1t was thought that overexertion was
the cause, but an examination of the
remains by Coroner Stokes and DR..
g. l.. Harmer disclosed that apoplexy
was the cause.
In the diary was written every
thing Mr.. Porter had done during
Sunday. He was last seen alive Sun
day evening when he went to the
McClurg home and borrowed a news
paper. He returned to his house and,
after finishing reading the sheet,
placed 1t upon chair and his spec
tacles on top of it. He lay down up
on couch, never to arise.
Monday forenoon, a man by the
name of Black passed the residence
of Porter and saw him lying on the
couch, but presumed that he was
merely asleep. Twenty-four hours
later, Mrs. McClurg went to the aged
mans home and discovered that he
was dead.
There were many rumors rife in
Danville Tuesday as to the cause OF
death, all of which were set to naught
by the official findings of Coroner
Stokes.
Cases Being Settled
Judge Blair stated Wednesday that
most of the cases set for the past
few days have been settled out of
court, rather than tried.
The Brown Will
The will of Mary A. Brown has
been filed for probate. 1t was exc
cuted on June 13, 1904, in the pres
ence of J. B. Waight and Eleanor
'Crumley.
Testatrix directs that, after the
payments of all debts and funeral
expenses, all property be converted
into money and distributed among
the following children Charles t.
Brown, Harvey H. Brown and Mrs.
Amelia P. Barber, share and share
alike.
If these, or any one of them, be
deceased, his or her interest is to go
to their children.
Charles T. Brown and Harvey H.
Brown are named executors.
Final Acco int
A first, final and distributive ac-
count has been filed by Byron Doup,
administrator of Lewis Doup, show
ing $1,242.14 received and paid out.
transcripts Filed
transcripts of the cases of Will
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-05-25

Millions OF money are not better than
millions OF grains Of sand at the gate
Of eternity.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-05-25

All that is human must retrograde
IL 1t does not advance.-Gibb0n.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-05-25
Divorce Granted

Judge Blair on Tuesday granted a
divorce to Edward Lawman from
Lima G. Lawman on the grounds of
gross neglect of duty Plaintiff is to
pay costs. Each party is barred from
all rights of property of the other.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-05-25

liam Champion, Jr., and Alfred Cham
pon have been filed in common pleas
from the court of Mayor Mitchell.
The men are charged with assault
upon X. c. Frederick
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-05-25

An inventory and appraisement has
been filed by Julia A. Bolen, admin
istratrix of Jacob X. Davis, showing:
money $966, real estate $500; a total
estate of $1,466.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-05-25
Second and Final

Second and Final
George Coyner, assignee of A. B.
Stevens, has filed second and final
account showing $252.O7 chargeable
and $254.80 credited.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-05-25

If person is of
African descent,
tear off this
corner.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-05-25

Cases Being Settled
Judge Blair stated Wednesday that
most OF the cases set for the past
few days have been settled out of
court, rather than tried.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-10
STEAMER MOVEMENTS and Mail Information
NOW BOUND NORTH

Jefferson is expected north bound tomorrow morning with two and a half days mail. Al-ki is expected from the south sometime Saturday. Alameda sailed north at 10 o'clock this forenoon. Will be due Sunday with two days mail
 SCHEDULED sAlLiNGs Admiral Evans is scheduled to sail from Seattle Friday. Spokane is scheduled to sail from Seattle tonight. Humboldt is scheduled to sail from Seattle Saturday. Dolphin is scheduled to sail
 from Seattle next Sunday. Alaska is scheduled to sail firm
 Seattle next Tuesday. soUTHeOUND SAILiNGS City of Seattle will be due
 southbound tonight at II o'clock. Takes mail. Mariposa will be due south
 bound tonight at 7:30 o'clock Takes mail.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-10
German Destroyers Chased Off British Coast by British Cruisers
 Early Today.
FIRE AT LONG RANGE
Enemy Fleet Forced Under Batteries at Zeebrugge and One Destroyer
 Reported Struck.

LONDON, May 10.-A long range battle between British light cruis- CTS and eleven German destroyers took place early this morning of the British coast along the English channel The destroyers were To- cated by the coast air fleet rapidly approaching the coast. Wireless communications between the air fleet and the coast stations were quickly established and the warn ing given.
 The light cruisers went out and as the destroyers found that their raid was comprchended, turned and beat back. The chase started with the cFuissTs Ariag en the Aeaize aes stroycrs The rangc vas long one and the cruisers were unable to overtake the enemy craft which soon disappeared.
 The admiralty's statement says that a scouting force consisting of light cruisers and dcstroyers from Harwich under command of Com modore Tyrwhitt, while cruising be- tween the Dutch and English coasts this morning sighted the force of eleven German destroyers about four o'clock, Greenwich time, on the parallel, on a cruise to the southward.
 Our forces immediately closed and on our opening fire the enemy at once made of at full speed to the southward. Under cover of a dense smoke screen the chase was continued for one hour and twenty minutes and the enemy was engaged at long range but our force was unable to overtake him.
 -Four British destroyers chased the eleven German destroyers to within range of the guns and bat teries at Zeebruge.
 Our casualties was one man slightly wounded. An enemy de- stroyer was seen to be hit by our fire"
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-10
ALAMEDA IS BOUND
 NORTH, BIG CROWD
 IS ABOARD BOAT

SEATTLE, May 10,-Steamer Ala meda sailed this forenoon at 10 o'clock for the north with PAP pas sengers aboard. the majority being for Cordova, Valdez and Anchorage The following are aboard for Juneau: Miss M. G. Jones, Miss E. Oman, Miss o. Thorsen, Lena Mattison, Frank Rose, Samuel Sepelo, T. Rose, Dennis Coyle, John Sweeney. Mrs. H. l.. Nordling, Miss L ,Nordling and E. D. Gilbert.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-10
NORTHCLIFFE'S HOME DAMAGED
 BY THE GERMANS

NEW YORK. May 10.-Lord North cliffe's country home on the Isle of Thanet was damaged by shell fire when German destroyers made raid on Margate and Broadstairs on Feb ruary 9. Lord Northcliffe was ir his home during the attack, which took place about II o'clock in the evening. The wife and daughter oi the gardener were killed and theil cottage practically destroyed.
 These facts are made known by steamship passengers arriving iron abroad.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-10
JAPAN MAY SEND
 WAR COMMISSION
 TO THIS COUNTRY

WASHINGTON. May TO- - Japan may send a war commission to the United States. No definite informa- tion has been received. but it was said at the State Department that intimations from an unofficial source had been made that the Japanese government was considering the move
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-10
BILLINGSLEY HAS
 SURRENDERED, WRIT
 OF ERROR ISSUED

SEATTLE May 10.-Logan Bill kingsley. who escaped from the U. s. detention station two weeks ago last Saturday upon the eve of being taken to McNeil's Island for 13 months on the charge of conspiracy surrender ed himself this morning to Federal Judge Jeremiah Neterer. The Judge granted his petition for writ of error and Logan will be released from custody under cash bonds
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-10
HUMAN BEINGS USED AS BAIT
 IN WAR GAME
Germans Place Prisoners of France in Places Subject to Attack
 from the Air.

BERLIN, May 10. - An official statement today says:
 "In reprisal for the placing of a German General and fifteen staff officers on French hospital ships in the Mediterranean to ward off sub- marine attacks, the German authori. tics have placed thrice this number of French officers of corresponding rank at points in the Western indus trial districts, which are especially subject to aerial attack"
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-10
ARMY BILL IS
 AGREED UPON
 IN CONFERENCE
Eliminate the Roosevelt Forces-Age Limit Is Also Fixed, House To
 Get Bill Soon.

WASHINGTON, May 10. The conferees on the Army bill reached an agreement today on the measure and it will be reported to the House as early as possible.
 vice in France has been eliminated
 There will also be no volunteer regiments for border patrol duty.
 The age limit has also been fixed from 21 to 31.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-10
LATE CABLE NEWS

COPENHAGEN-Hu riots are burg and the city is under martial law.
 SEATTLE-Prof. Herschel Parker, of Columbia University arrived this afternoon on his way to Alaska to dredge for platinum.
 BERLIN-Vice Admiral Capelle, ad- dressing the main committee of the Reichstag. said that submarines had sunk 1,1o0,OO0 tons in April.
 NEW NORk-The Fire and City Hall Tower is threatened this after noon. A short circuit in the wires set fire to the decorations put up in honor of the French commissioners who were here.
 PETROGRAO Frank admission that free Russia's future is menaced by the quarrel between the Duma government and the delegates of the workmen and Soldiers committee was made in proclamation today inviting coalition government NEWPORT NEWS - The British oil tank motorship, which was be- ing lowed by an American gunboat to New England port. with fire raging in her hold, sank today. Thomas Jones. a marine gunner was l lost
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-10
PURCHASE AUSTRIAN STEAMERS
 INTERNED.

Washington, May 10.-The gov ernment has purchased seven in- termed Austrian merchantmen for $7,00O,00 which will be paid al the termination of the war. These steamers are either at Boston, New York or Philadelphia and will be immediately repaired and placed in commission for the government.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-10
RELEASES l. w. w. MEMBERS HELD IN
 EVERETT RIOT CASE

SEATTLE. May 10.-Judge J. T. Ronald today released from custody all Industrial Workers of the World held for the riot at Everett last November. Tracy was released, ac- auitted of the murder charge against him and it is not known if the re- maining 72 cases will ever be pressed.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-10
NINETY THOUSAND
 CANADIANS KILLED
 OR MISSING IN WAR

OTTAWA, May 10.-According to overseas information made public by the Canadian War Department. 90,000 Canadians have been killed, wounded or are missing. These fi- gures are from the beginning of ths war
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-10
AMERICAN LINER
 TAKES SIX SHOTS
 AT GERMAN U-B0AT

WASHINGTON. May 10-An Amer ican liner arriving at port late yesterday, reported that she took six shots at submarine off the Irish Coast The submarine appeared and the gunners immediately got busy, but what effects the shots had is not known.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-10
SEATTLE CONCERN TO GET
 STEAMER CONTRACT.

Seattle, May 10.-From advices received from Washington this af- ternoon, Skinner & Eddy, the big shipbuilding concern, will be com missioned to build ten steel freight CTS of $500 tons each for the gov ernment. This work will be speed ed up immediately the order is giv- en.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-10
ALCOHOLIC BILL PRESENTED TO THE
 SENATE BY KENYON

WASHINGTON, May 1O.-Senator William s. Kenyon, of Iowa, has in troduced a bill to prohibit the sale or transportation Of all alcoholic bev- erages during the present war. The measure was referred to the regular committee.