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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-03
More than Three Billion
Gold Now in u. S. Treasury

Washington. April Gold holdings
of the United States Treasury to-day
were the greatest in the worlds his
tory.
The total value of the coin and bull
ION in the vaults was $3,O44. 3G9, 292
The sum practically has doubled during
the last five years. Most of the accu-
mutation. of course, S due TO the in
flow Of gold during the war
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-03

patriotic service to the President and
government of the United States
The resolutions. embossed by mem
beers of the art class. were forwarded
TO President Wilson.
The speakers at other schools were :
Wadleigh High School, John I:
Nicholson. district superintendent or
schools; Morris High School. Douglas
Mathewson. president of The Bronx
Dewitt Clinton High School, General
George W. Wingate; Boys High
School. John Greene; Girls high
School, Arthur s. Somers; Curtis Hlgh
School. John Martin.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-03
Harbor Squad Formed

Employees Of coal and insurance com
t" leadership OF Henry T Peters +,
ny. deputy commissioner OF
~, Eor,c Defence League, Of which
.,r,'.a1i7stion they viii become a part.
H. frs+ drill was held yesterday al
Pier A. North River. Inc recruits VIE
serve on boats in New lorN hafDoI'
Applications for enrolment ma! DC
sent 10 VI. /. Dickerson. Room o."
BROADWAY. Any man engaged IN me
coal or insurance business Is eligible.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-03
Not Starved, Says Gerard

In response to rumors that British
srbiects held as military and civil prs.
oners in Germany were being. starved
lanes ". Gerard, former Ambassador
TO Germany, said yesterday that at the
time OF his departure no British pris-
oners in Germany had suffered stsrva-
ton.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-03
ADVERTISEMENT
Why China
Enters the War

The diplomatic reasons which
ia China to array herself on
/. side Of Japan and the
Allies arc clearly described
L. Frederick Moore IN
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Flint @Horner CO Inc.
2o.2oWest 81 til st,
New York
Kaisers and Cabinet Leaders
To Confer at the Front
Austrian Emperor and Foreign Minister Czernm VIII
Meet German Ruler and EIollweg-' Political
Matters" to Be Discussed Says Vienna

Amsterdam, April ,. A telegram
from Vienna saws that Empress Zita Of
Austria Hungary having expressed the
wish to make the acquaintance as soon
as possible of Empress Augusta VIC
toria of Germany, Emperor Charles ana
his consort will depart tonight for Ger
man Headquarters Tor short VISIT 10
the German Emperor and Empress.
Inasmuch as the visit will give op-
nortunity for the German and Austrian
rulers to discuss political matters, En-
peror Charles will be accompanied by
his Foreign Minister, Count Czernin.
The German Chancellor. Dr.. Won Beth
n-Hollweg, is at German Head
quarters.
Americas impending war declaration
has probably prompted the latest visit
Of the Austrian Emperor to German
headquarters.
At the present moment. when Aus
tria is near collapse. such a Journey
has profound significance. Since the
middle of January hurried conferences
and meetings between the Austrian and
German rulers nave taken place every
few days.
About the 10Th OF January there was
a meeting at Vienna Of the autocrats
Of the Central Powers. On January 20
Emperor Charles was present at Ger
man headquarters.
In the first half of February Kaiser
Wilhelm visited Vienna. Soon after
ward Emperor Charles, with his Caoi'
net left for Munich, Bavaria. where II
was renorted that he proposed a union
with South Germany for the purpose
Of isolating Prussia and concluding
sonarate peace. Upon his return ne
oro;r received a visit from the German
Chancellor. -
On March II the Emperor ana III"
nross arrived in Budapest. After ie"
horrs, stay they suddenly LETT io'
Wing excusing themselves on 'ne
Ground that urgent. state matters re-
ouirod the Emperor's Immediate pres
Huoo 81 the capital. Six days later
Sto..,,, after the Russian revolution
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-03
ASIA
FOR APRIL
Out To-day

H.. c>peuencc OF fifteen
W. -. correspondent, IN the ORIENT
year Frope sn,, hum IN intimate
taorI,dec Of Anaro Po'n'''
n.r la, on, Of many timely articles
'as y ,a.I ASIA. the new eoPlously
p ~. monthly magazine dealing
''a rs 0g@o,sI customs. trade and poll
ne from an American point oil >''"'
A. IN, newsstand -5'. Or send sou
,..,. subscription I'm l. s. to
American Asiatic Association
$50 Madison Avenue I've" 'oN
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-07-17
L|CHTNINCBURNS
THREE BUILDINGS
IN HEAVY STORM
Barns In Widely Different
Sections Are Struck And
Destroyed

Three barns were struck by lightning
during the electric storm that ragged
practically over the entire county Fri
day evening and all three were burned
to tho ground causing loss of ap-
proXimately $4,000.
The barns all contained hay and
farm implements and the contents
went up in flames along with the
structures. So far as can be learned
there was no livestock in any of the
buildings.
A large barn belonging to Charles
Scott near Gambler was struck about
1880 O'Clock and burned fierccly. Mr.
Scott estimates his loss at slightly
more than 81 900. He carried no in
surance on the building.
One barn, near Brandon, belonging
to Miss Mary Stevens, was burned to
the ground with all of the hay in it.
Efforts were made to eXtinguish the
blaze, but the fire had gained too
much headway for successfully fight
ing it. The damage, about $500, was
covered by insurance.
The third barn, located east of Blad-
ensburg, was one used to house sheep
and was burned entirely, no efforts
being made to oXtinguish the fire on
account of the apparent hopelessness
of the task. The damage amounted
to several hundred dollars, but was
covered by insurance. The barn was
the property of Mrs. Daniel Nichols
1t is said that the barn was enveloped
in flames almost instantly, following
a binding flash of lightning.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-07-17
ADDITIONAL UNITS
Of NATIONAL GUARD
WILL De Modified

GBv Associated Press to Tho Banncrl
Columbus, July lf-All Ohio Nation
al Guard units not already called to
the colors were ordered to mobilize al
their local armories at noon tomorrow
in orders flashed over the state this
afternoon by Adjutant General Wood.
Designation of the time and place of
mobilization was made in official or
ders received this afternoon from
Major General Thomas IL. Barry OF
Chicago, commander of the central di,
vision Of the United States army.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-07-17
BOND FURNISHED
BY BR|NKHAvEN
NJ T n THURSDAY
Hoagland And Hunter Are
Released After Securing
Bondsmen
$l00 REQUIRED TO
INSURE APPEARANCE
Young Men Are Charged
With Operating Auto With
out Consent OF Owner

transcripts from the court of May
or Burchard of Brinkhaven were filed
in the common pleas court Thursday
in the matter of Donald Hoagland and
b. j. Hunter, charged with operating
motor vehicle without the consent
of the owner. Both men were arrest
ed recently by Sheriff Mossholder and
lodged in the county Jail after charges
were filed against them by C. ". Reyn-
olds, who alleges they took his auto
mobile from garage in Brinkhaven
and drove to Coshocton.
The court fixed the bond in each
case at 500, which was furnished on
Thursday and the men were released
awaiting action of the grand jury.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-07-17
POISON
CAUSE Of DEATH
of GEO. BOTK|N
Found Groaning On Floor At
His Home By A
Neighbor

Some kind of systemic poisoning,
which the attending physician is un-
able to define, brought almost instant
death to George Botkin, 5S years old,
at $40 o'clock Thursday evening at
his home, 8O3 West Chestnut street
The deceased leaves his wife, one son,
Hugh, of this city, and two daughters,
Mrs. Florence Bricker and Mrs. Carl
lIorlachcr.
Mr.. Botkin and his daughter, Mrs
Bricker, were returning home about
$3.50 o'clock in the evening and, upon
entering the house, Mrs. Bricker gave
her father a package to take into the
house, while she went to grocery
near their home.
Mrs. Catherine Kilkenncy, one Of
the neighbors, heard Mr.. Botkin groan-
ing shortly after that time and was
on the point of attempting to disCov-
er the cause of the groans when she
met Mrs. Bricker returning.
Together the women entered the
house and found the man lying on the
floor unconscious. the floor around him
being practically wet with perspira-
tion.
Mr. Botkin was carried to a couch
and a physician was called. The man
died before he regained conscious
ness, the poison which had been form
Ing in his system, bringing death in
several minutes.
The funeral at 1870 o'clock Saturday
afternoon at the late home, Rev. o. Il.
Ford officiating.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-07-17
LIE j T. WELKER
7 D BE CAP TAIN
Of B A 7 7 { RY {.
Adjutant General Wood An
nounces Appointment Of
Gambler Man Saturday

Lieutenant Vincent i. Welker OF
jamin Harrison, has been officially ap-
pointed captain and assigned to Bat
terry f., Ohio field artillery, according
to a message received by First Lieu.
tenant julius w. Headington Saturday
morning. Lieutenant Headington was
also informed of the confirmation OF
his own appointment as first lieuten-
ant by Adjutant General Wood at the
same time, and the appointment of
Edison j. Breeze, member of Battery
Il, as second lieutenant was also an
nounced. Lieutenant Breeze will be
assigned to Battery Il.
Lieutenant Iieadington said Satur-
day morning that the citizens of Mt.
Vernon are not responding to the ap-
peal to furnish lodging for out.of-town
members of the battery pending the
arrival of tentage and camp equipment
as readily as was expected and the
housing problem is becoming quite a
problem.
All that is asked is that men be
given beds in private homes for the
few days yet to elapse before the ar
rival of the equipment as the entire
battery is to be fed at "A local restau-
rant.
The trustees of the local chapter of
the Knights of Columbus have passed
resolution Offering their club rooms
to the battery for sleeping quarters
and an effort viii be made to secure
cots and blankets for n number OF
men to be located there.
At tho close of the medical eXaml
nation for recruits, conducted here
Friday by Major h. j. Gordon, the
following applicants were passed ant
accepted as members of the battery
Ernest Fuller, Floyd Eberhart, Josepl
Wright, .Ichn l.. Wright, All Cham
plon, Curtis Robinson, Kenneth Con
don, Leroy Taylor, Ralph Whitehead
William Blubaugh, James Connor
Thomas l.. Stitt, Benjamin +. Small
Benton Miller, Charles Illghman, an,
Arthur r. Mills making total o
1856 members Of the battery
Two other men, Carlos Harrington
and James Agncw, made application
Friday night and viii be cXamineC
next week when Major Gordon returns
TO vaccinate the men.
Lieutenant lIoadington was highll
compimentcd by AdIutant Genera
Wood saturday morning when he re
ported tho strength OF the local bat
terry and the arrangements now under
way for the accommodation of Tho
men until their equipment arrives. |
is estimated that the battery will re
main in Mt. Vernon about two weeks
longer.
Lieutenant lIeadingtcn said Satur
day morning that recruiting will b,
continued until August 3.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-07-17
PIOUS FOLK ARE
PUT OUT WHEN
GAS WENT OUT.

A circle of South Vernon residents
that happen to be wise" to the pro
Ceedings are laughing quietly in their
sleeves whenever they feel that they
are not in the direct line of vision of
the peevsh members of the congrega-
ton that instituted and held a prayer
meeting at the home of one of the
members on the Granville road re-
Gently.
According to the tale that leaked"
from one who profcssed not to have
attended the meeting, pair of unre-
generate sinners, whose wives took an
active interest in the gathering, de-
considered harmless enough and in
the execution of which they had no
other desire than to create a little
amusement for all parties concerned,
slipped quietly over to the residence
while the meeting was in progress
and, waiting until the leader was re-
ferring to those struggling in dark
ness and SIM" turned off the gas meter
and left the entire mansion in total
darkness.
The little Joke" created consider
able CONSERVATION among the pious
people in tho house until the perpetra
tors again turned the gas on and en-
tered, cOnfessing their doings. 1t is
said that the members of the prayer
meeting all accepted the happening in
the light of the harmless frivolity il
had been intended to be, but few
were ineXpressibly put out" about it
and latest reports are that there is
some talk Of consulting an attorney as
to the advisability Of instituting pros
ecution on the charge of disturbing {
religious meeting.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-07-17
LEGAL NOTICE
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS, KNOX
COUNTY, OHIO.
Case No. 1O2SS
Christopher Fletcher, Plaintiff.


Christopher Fletcher, Plaintiff.
VS..
Christopher Stinchcomb ct al,
Defendants.
Alice Snyder, who resides at New Cas-
tie, pennsylvania, George E. Canning,
whose residence is unknown Christonh"r
Stnchcomb whose residence Is unknown,
or the unknown heirs ana next uI hin OF
Christopher Stinchcomb whose names
and places of residence are unknown.
unknoWn, or the unknown heirs and next
of kin of George Stinchcomb whose
names and places of residence are un-
known, Margaret Kindall whose residence
IS unknown or the unknown heirs Of
Margaret Kindall whose names and plac-
es of residence are unknown, will take
Christopher Fletcher filed his petition, in
the Common Pleas Court Of Knox Coun-
above enc naed d case Ne and ldS AGAINST the
ing that he is the owner of in fee simple
of the 1-3G part of the following describ-
ed real estate:
Situate in the South East Corner of
Lot l6 in the lst Quarter of Monroe Town
ship, Knox County, Ohio, and more par
ticularly described as follows:
Beginning at the South East Corner Of
said Section Sixteen thence North along
the East line of said Section Forty Six
and and Sl-lOO Rods more or less to the South
East Corner of five acre tract of Lard
owned by Jacob S. Yarman thence West
along the South line. of said Yarman's FIVE
more or less to the South West corner
of said Five Acre tract and the East line
of lands owned by John Kunkle, thence
south along the East line of said Kunkle
more or less to the South line of said
Section Sixteen: Thence along the South
line of said Section Sixteen, Sixty Seven
place of beginning: containing Twenty
Rods and % Links more or less to the
Acres be the same more or less.
and praying that the dover of James u.
Lantz may be set off to him, and for par
tition of the said real estate in said pet,-
ton described and such proceedings as
notified that they are made parties de-
fendant, and are required to answer on
or before the 10th day of August. 1917
u. A. BERRY,
7-31O.17,H.31:S-7S
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-07-17
NON SUPPORT CASE IS
CONTINUED BY Squire

The hearing of the case of Daniel
Mckee, charged by his wife in Squire
Walter G. Harris court with non-sup-
port of three minor children, was con
tinued for 80 days by Squire Harris
Thursday afternoon, Mckee promised
to sell some horses he owned and
send $50 to Mrs. McKGe's mother, who
has been the support of the children
for the last two months and to pay
81 per week thereafter.
If the defendant carries out his good
intentions it Is said the charge against
him will be withdrawn.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-07-17
DRAWING To SHOW
ON WHICH CALI. A
YOUNG MAN Goes

Washington, July 13-Drawing of
lots for the selcctive draft not only
will determine, what men are to be
called to the colors in the first war
army, but will show in what order the
others registered will be liable for
service when later armies are organ
lied.
1t was revealed last night that u
plan Of drawing will be followed un-
der which "a definite place in the wait
ing lists will be given every one of the
millions who registered. Those stand
ing at the head of the list in each
county or city district will be called
first before the examination boards
and then the obligation will pass on
down the line as long as men are
needed.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-07-17
ASK REMOVAL OF GRILLE

Ry Associated Press to The Banncr1
LONDON The wives of moro than
ESQ members of parliament have ad-
dressed to the members Of the house
of commons u petition asking for the
removal of tho grille which screens
the visitors gallery from the chamber
itself, Tho petition points cut how
uncomfortable thing it is to sit in a
gallery from which little can be heard
and still less seen.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-07-17
MRS. M. T. LEE
ESpres Friday Afternoon After An
illness or Complication
or Diseases

Mrs. Veronica Ice, aged AZ years,
the wife VI Michael r. Lee, died at two
o'clock Friday after II long Illness of
complication Of diseases at her
home, $40 East Burgess street. She
leaves her husband, two daughters,
Agnes and Veronica Lee, her father,
Joseph Kroft, and the following broth.
ors: Frank Kroft of this city, Joseph
kroft of Scranton, Pa, Eugene of Eli,
zabeth, N. j., and William of Cloye.
land. She also leaves one sister,
Mrs. Mary Alexander living in Pitts.
burgh. The funeral arrangements
have not been announced
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-07-17
SUTTLES UNABLE TO
APPEAR FOR HEARING

The hearing of Charles Suttles, who
is at present in tho Mt. Vernon hos
pital with broken leg as u result of
being shot when he attempted to es-
cape after being arrested on a charge
of attempt to rape, was postponed Fri
day, the date for which the hearing
had been set, on account of the prison
ers inability to appear in court.
1t will probably be month before
Suttles will be able to appear before
the mayor, his leg being in no condi-
ton to permit his getting about on it,
or even moved.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-07-17
Commencing
dk dyTh dAuy

Miss Ida Boyle returned Friday to
her home in Oil City, Pa, after spend
ing a few days with relatives in this
city.
Miss Nora Edmister returned Sat
urday to her home in Newark after
a short visit with friends in this city.
Mrs. Nina Mcdonald left Friday
evening for Fredericksburg where she
will spend a few days with her sister.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-07-17
OFFICES
In !. O. O. F. LODGE
ARE FILLED FRIDAY

w. II. McElroy was Installed chiel
patriarch of kokosing Encampment
No, IS, L. O. o. r., Friday evening by
District Deputy Grand Patriarch f., l.
Bennett and tho following appointivo
officers were announced:
Guide-C. Scottle,
First WatCh-G George Flcnner.
Second Watch "A. f. lIOuck.
Third Watch S, Rinc.
Fourth Watch f Rine.
Inside Sontinol-O. G.. Swanson.
Outside Sentinel. Donough.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-07-17

Mrs, Harry Il, Shafer and two chill
dren, Theresa and Harry Lisle, of Orr
vile, who have been visiting here for
q few days, went to Columbus Fri
day to spend tho remainder of the
week with friends.
Mr.. and Mrs Cary Andrews of Mar
ion were guests of Mr., and Mrs. o. w.
foungblood OF COZ North Sandusky
street.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-07-17
Mcticn Filed

Legrand Britton, guardian of Ma
lone Lepley, filed motion in the pro-
bate court Thursday to make Frank
Wolfe a party defendant in the mat
ter of the petition to sell real estate
belonging to the ward.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-07-17
LIQUOR TAXES RAISED

IBv Associated Press to The Bannerl
MEXICO CITY-On July / the tax
on pulque and tlachique, alcoholic
drinks made from the Maguey cactus,
great quantities of which are con.
sumed in Mexico, was raised to $3.50,
Of the sales price at first hand.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-07-17

Mr.. and Mrs. Calvin Bartlett left
for their home in Chattanooga, Tenn,
Thursday after a several weeks visit
with relatives in Knox county.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. G.. Howe were the
weekend guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. o. w.
Youngblood, COZ North Sandusky
street.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-07-17
Sale Ordered

Entry was filed in the common pleas
court Thursday in the matter of Cora
Hicks against Joseph Shuman con-
tirming the report of the commission
ers appointed and ordering the sale
of the property involved in the liti-
CATION.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-07-17
THE LEE FUNERAL

The funeral Of tho late Mrs. M. r.
Lee at $50 o'clock Monday morning
at St Vincent de Pauls church, Rev,
l.. w. Mulhane officiating. Burial in
Calvary cemetery.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-07-17

- - "a "a p ~ FA II "a Fa
lowed.
AS a closing number, the chorus
sang "The Star Spangled Banner" and
the lodge arose as a man and joined
in. America" was then sung and
threo cheers given for members of
Battery e. The balance of the even
ing was spent in singing and chatting
The French and Belgian delegation
was led in song by Leon Mondron.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-07-17
Account Filed

The first and final account of c. C.
Crider, administrator of the estate of
Abbie Hocher, has been filed in the
probate court. The account shows
81, ,625.0S received and expended
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-07-17

Mrs. Howard T.. Norris and daugh-
ter, Madeline, returned to their homo
in Coshocton Thursday following a
visit here with Mrs. =. h. Kuhns Of
Coshocton avenue.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-07-17

Mrs. j. w. Wolney of Delaware,
who has been visiting relatives here
for several days, left for Indianapo,
lis, Ind, Thursday where she will Wis,
II
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-07-17
Real Estate Transfers

David f. Ewing to John Coleman,
two lots in Academia, $l00.
John Cooke to b. f. Cochran, 80
acres in Middlebury, 81.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-07-17

Mrs, b, NJ, Kerner of this city spent
Thursday in Columbus.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-07-17
SHERIFF'S SALE

Cora Hicks
VS..
Joseph Shuman ct AL
Knox Common Pleas
BY virtue of an order of Sale in Par
ttion issued out of the Court of Com
mon Pleas of Knox County, Ohio, and
to me directed, | will offer for sale at
the door of the Court House, in Mount
Vernon Knox County, on
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-07-17
THE HoNoRED GUESTS

ri
Lieut.. Julius Headington. r
J. Palmer Smith. r
Dale E. Porter. p
Frank Shouts. p
Lawrence Fletcher. r.
Harley Doup. p
William Scase. p
E. Earl Myers. P
Harry Householder. p
Wilbur Rock. p
John Brining. r
Marion Elder. p
Stanley Schaeffer. p
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-07-17
CIR Ea1ttter.

Entered at the postofiice, Mt. Vernon,
knoT county Ohio, as second class mali
matter.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-02-07
CABINET DISCUSSES
IMPENDING DANGER

Continued From Page One.)