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The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-02-23
CHRONICLES NEWS
THREE WEEKS OLD
Heavy Rule Suggests Idea
Of Sorrow-A Quaint
| Old Edition

In rummaging through some old ef-
fects of his fathers, George Kings
bury of Clinton township has discoV-
cred an aged newspaper, particularly
appropriate to find at this time, as it
contains much concerning George
Washington, whose birthday the ma
ton is recalling today.
The paper is the Ulster County Ga.
zette. 1t was published at Kingston,
N. Y, by Samuel Freer & Sons and
bears the date of Saturday, Jan. 4,
1900. The volume number is two,
while the edition is SS. The paper,
from its advertisement, appears to be
monthly, although the frequency of
its issuance is not stated in any place.
On page one, appears what must
then have been a very complete re-
port of American congress and its
proceedings, although the news bears
Washington date-line of Dec. 10,
1799-several weeks prior to the time
the paper was issued.
Under the heading, war News"
there are several dispatches" from
London (Which in this case were let
ters brought over by a United States
packet dated Oct. 1S. The people of
those days had to wait nearly three
months to find out just what was hap
pening across the seas, which troops
were victorious and in whose favor
the war was going. The particular
London dispatch" referred to above,
contains an interesting account OF the
Battle of Zurich.
Pages two and three have large
black rules between the columns, a
quarter Of an inch wide, while all ar.
ticles are separated by equally heavy
rules. This was i'm memory of George
Washington whose death was chrOn-
icled in the paper
The foreign news on page two con.
sists of a letter from Archduke
Charles, dated Oct 7. and a dis
patch" from London, Oct "a, narrat.
ing the evacuation of Holland
Under a Washington date-line OF
Dec. 10. there is contained the reso.
lutions of respect adopted by the sen
ate and the house on the death of
George Washington, together with
truly beautiful speech by Senator
Marman. eXtolling his virtues.
Washington Entombed" is the
headline over a news article on page
three which appears under a date
line of George Town, Dec. 20. A
full account of the burial of the late
president is given, together with Il
graphic reproduction of the order of
march of the funeral procession. In
a prominent place appears a large
box which is labelled "Corose."
Set in double-column measurement
and with rather an ornate headline,
! appears poem "On the Death of
George Washington" written, II says.
by young lady"
Page four is largely given over to
advertisements Many of these are
interesting because of their quaint
ness. One, in particular. attracts at
tention. 1t is that of a man who Of
fers for sale one-half saw-mill; also
a stout, healthy, active negro wench."
Mr.. Kingsbury prizes his discovery
quite highly The paper is splendidly
preserved It is not torn any place
and only in few small spots has It
turned color and that only slightly.
1t is scarcely likely that the newspa-
pers OF this day would stand such a
test OF age
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-02-23

Miss Goldie Sollinger, who has
been visiting her grandmother, Mrs.
]. w. Andrews Of East Chestnut
street. for the past several days, re-
turned to her home in Crestline
Wednesday.
Charles Smoots OF Loudonville is
spending few days in this city. Mr..
Smoots will attend the funeral OF his
aunt, Miss Anna P. Morton. late OF
South Vernon.
Mrs. w. H. Fowles Of Akron went
to Columbus Wednesday to visit her
SON, Carl F. Fowles OF o. s. o., after
a visit with her mother. Mrs. Mary
Severns Of this city.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-02-23

in 1898. from which he died in three
hours. The accident was due TO a
misunderstanding Of orders.
Just ten years later, James Floyd
was killed when his passenger engine
ran into broken frog and turned ov-
er near Madisonville, 25 miles west
Of Columbus. There are four broth
ers surviving, John and Joseph, b. &
o. engineers, George and Thomas.
Before the fatal accident William
Floyd, in 35 years as fireman and en-
gineer, had never been hurt in an ac-
cident, although he had had some mar
row escapes.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-02-23
LETTER CARRIERS
HOLDING MEETING

New Britain. Conn, Feb. 22-Dele-
gates from all over the state we're in
attendance here today at tho annual
convention of the Letter Carriers as
sociation of Connecticut. ]. A. Nc
Guinness. OF Norwich, presided over
the sessions. which were devoted al
most wholly to routine business con-
nected with the affairs OF the organ
ization.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-02-23
CHINESE MINISTER
rs THE SPEAKER

Providence. X. l.. Feb. 22-W Washing.
eon's birthday was celebrated at
Brown University today with an unus-
ually elaborate program OF exercises.
II. X. Wellington Koo. the Chinese
minister to the United States. deliver,
ed the principal address Of the day.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-02-23
MT eILEAD PLANT
ENJoINED FROM
MOVING AWAY

Mt. Gilead. Feb. 22-Three stock
holders Of the Hydraulic Press Mfg.
Co. have secured an injunction re-
stralning the concern from moving
to Columbus. They claim the direct
ors, in voting to remove 1t, acted H.
legally, in violation OF their agree
ment with the stockholders.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-02-23

Gambler. Feb. 22-The next game
that the Kenyon basketball quintet
plays viii be with Western Reserve
university. Cleveland. at this place
Friday afternoon at 1850 O'Clock.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-02-23

When frost is on the pumpkin you
may browse in dreams of Joy. but
when snow is on the sidewalk SGT your
shovel out. old boy.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-02-23

Wallpaper sale at the Arnold store
will include a big stock of remnants.
large and small, in all grades of paper
at prices to save money.
f"Coming TO Bladensburg Satur-
day evening, Feb. "a, mock trial,
wherein Betsy Briggs, typical Irish
character, sues Silas Duzenberry, a
genuine comedian. for breach of prom.
Use. This entertainment has met
with great success wherever given.
'-'TheTe will be a meeting of the
directors of the Knox County Agricul-
tural society Saturday afternoon, Feb.
"A, at o'clock, in Secretary Howard
C. Gates office.
''Wayne Grange will hold its next
community meeting at the home of
Brother and Sister George McClelland
on Friday evening. Feb. 23 Every
body invited.
"fThe Knox County Poultry as
sociation will meet in Room 1 of the
Banning building Friday evening,
Feb. %, at 1880. The judge and date
OF the next show will be named at
this meeting. and every member liz
urged to be present
+"'Gambier Lodge. No. 760. knights
of Pythias, will observe Anniversary
week by holding an open meeting on
Friday evening, Feb. 90. at 1880. A
hearty welcome will be extended to
all friends who can be present and a
varied program has been prepared for
their entertainment.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-02-23

FOR SALE-MY HOME, NO RENT
You can say it. $500 down and SO per
month buys this nice little home,
second house north from Gambler
street on Catherine, $3.50. Why
PAY RENT WHEN THE HOME IS
YOURS AT 3Oc A DAY? See w. C.
Rockwell. city. tfda&S
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-02-23
Wanted, For Sale, &c

FOR SALE-At a bargain, so acres.
Located three miles south of Freder-
icltown, $4,000; $4,000 down, good
terms. Possession at once. w. C.
Rockwell, Mt Vernon, Ohio. Stf
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Wallpaper sale at the Arnold store
will include big stock of remnants.
large and small, in all grades of paper
at prices to save money.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-02-23

BANNER WANT ADS. PAY
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-09-20
SOY BEANS AND CORN.

In view Of the practice of buying
ground feed" for diaries. from outside
the State, which has been growing rapid
ly Of late, it is worth nothing that J.
w. Dana. county agent for C%hittenden
county Of the agricultural extension
service staff of the State college of agri-
culture, visited H. H. Bishops farm in
Bolton and looked over a t~wenty-acre
piece Of corn. which he thought one of
the best seen in his travels. The field
corn was we'll cared as was the fod-
der corn. The soy beans. planted with
the corn, are growing profusely. When
n commences giving this to the cattle
It Is possible to cut out one-third of
the mill feed and obtain an increased
supply of milk. Mr.. Dana supervised the
planting Of this field.
This combination Of crops is manifestly
only one Of many that can be utilized by
farmers. The high prices Of all kinds Of
feed will force people to seek substitutes
In all possible ways. and in the long
run the era of %altitudinous values may
be a blessing in disguise by forcing the
farmers of Vermont to grow on their own
farms a host Of feed stuffs they now buy
or the substitutes therefor.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-09-20

to patriotic support. II is helping youns
men and young women to prepare Tor
patriotic service for both state
and nation.
All these considerations would combine
to lead public spirited people to cooper
ate in promoting the attendance at the
University under any circumstances
There are special reasons why all alumni
and alumnae should make special efforts
to help increase the attendance at the
University at this time. Every graduate
loves Dean Perkins. Tot all want to
help make his administration a success
from every point Of view. Resolve your
selves into a committee, each n pledg-
ed to get one student this fall to enter
the University Of Vermont.
All up for President Perkins!
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-09-20

ent branches Of special service h TAI
Vermont. We should be given credit for
the generous and patriotic response to
the calls for service in these special dlrec-
lions. when our young mon are charged
with neglecting to enlist in the regular
army. The Vermont Phoenix some time
ago summed up this whole situation as
follows, not including m representation
In the National army:
"vermont's contribution to wal service
Id over 1000 men and officers in the Ma
tionai Guard, between 200 and 800 in the
regular army. 47 in the navy and over 800
in various other branches Of service, with
out mentioning the large contingent which
went over the border long ago to enlist
with the Canadian troops. More han
thirty vermonters have been killed or Sc
riously wounded somewhere in France
while fighting with the British forces
against the Hun. Vermont stands sew
enth among al the States Of the Union
on men enlisted in the National Guard
nhu iCBuihT dfIhy huu IL tuo "a Ill
service in all fields of action and activity
could be figured 1t would undoubtedly
stand first"
Since the Phoeni published those figures
a considerable number Of young men from
Burlington n other cities and towns in
Vermont have entered the aviation serv-
ice. the navy. h medical corps and
other branches Of the service.
If such outside newspapers az the Times
would couple their statements regard
ing the way in which Vermont youth ave
responded to their country's call in spe.
cial directions as we'll as the regular
army. they would avoid doing the State
a marked injustice.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-09-20
VERMONT SHEEP INTERESTS.
(From the Vermont Cnion-Journal.,

Thu revival of the sheep industry in
vermont has been a topic of more or
less discussion for some time, but IL al
ways Is or should be an interesting topic,
ana now Is a good time to make 1t es-
pecially interesting. 1t seems to be a
conclusion that meat prices are going to
continue high for a long time. The pro-
auction of cattle. hogs, sheep, should be
stimulated In every possible way. The
raising OF sheep Is said to require less
labor thar other forms of the live stock
industry. Then why not raise more Of
them? 1t is some times said that the dog
mas ruined the sheep industry but it, is
hard to believe that the dog is altogether
responsible for the almost complete alb
sence OF sheep from our hillsides. There's
something else to blame. perhaps a period
OF time when conditions and prices made
the industry Improbable or not suffi-
ciently profitable to make it attractive.
nut conditions now would seem to be
just about right to revive the industry.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-09-20
STILL MALIGNING VERMONT,

So much has been said against Vermont
troops within our W State 1t is hardly
strange that newspapers outside Of our
commonwealth accept the estimate hi
placed upon Vermont's spirit Of patriot
Ism and the character Of our response to
the present call for world service. The
statement now sent to the New York
Times from Washington by a special cor
respondent does the Green Mountain State
such marked injustice that we are con-
strained to state anew the situation in
Vermont. The Times correspondent says
among other things:
Vermont has made the poorest show
Ing in regular army recruiting since the
drive was begun on April 1. to raise the
army to war strength. Since April l 2G.-
400 men have enlisted in the regular army.
Only 14o Of this number have come from
Vermont.
"Vermont's war quota on April /, was
fixed at 10 men. In the Ave months since
1t has furnished 40 recruits. At this rate
of recruiting it will be 1919 before the State
fills it's quota.
Utah whose quota was 756. has furnish
ed 1912 men. or more than double Its quota
since April l. New Mexico. whose quota
was 654. has furnished s73. New Hamp-
shire whose quota was $50 has furnished
655."
When Vermont set out to raise troops
Tor service in this war against Germany.
1t was announced our men would be In
Vermont commands by themselves as
In the Civil War In which the Vermont
troops gained such renown and prestige
as soldiers. Under these circumstances
1t was not to be expected the Green Noun
tain boys would be eager to lose their
Identity by joining the regular army in
stead of aligning themselves with Ver-
mont units.
Moreover. with the plaudits Of Dewey
and Clark n Mayo still ringing In their
ears 1t is not strange a host OF ermon
youth preferred the navy to the regular
army. Others stiIl were attracted to the
aviation service. while a host OF our
youth sought service In the various train
Ing camps. including a large number OF
medical corps men.
II was no accident that Vermont men
captured all the appointments for New
England In the recent selection for OBJ
servarion service.
NO State In proportion to Its population
has a larger representation In these differ
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-09-20
RUSSIA A

In view Of the fact that Russia has now
officially been proclaimed a republic under
the lead Of Kerensky. the skies in and
about Petrograd ought to clear. How
ever the premier's proclamation recog-
nizes the fact that Korniloff's rebellion,
though quelled, has caused the utmost
confusion. while great is the danger
threatening the fatherland and it's free
DOM" Kerensky plainly breathes the
right kind of spirit Of devotion. With the
States will be in a position advisedly to
extend still further aid to the new democ-
racy.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-09-20

Congressman Frank L. Greene's APP
pointment on the congressional committee
Of investigation of the whole subject Of
the manufacture and purchase Of ord
nance and ammunition for the United
States in his war. is a mark Of supreme
confidence and a high honor both for Con-
gresham Greene and for Vermont. Con-
gresham Greene is evidently held by the
in the right place at the right time.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-09-20
TRUE TO TRAINING.

An old lady was going to Stamford.
Conn, to visit a daughter. n took her
seat IN the cars for the first time In her
life. During the ride the car in which
she was seated was thrown Gown an
embankment and demolished. Crawling
out from beneath the debris. she spied
a mar who was held down In a sitting
posture by his legs being fastened. "Is
this Stanford" she anxiously asked.
The man was from Boston. Mass. He
was In considerable pain. but he didn't
lose sight Of the fact that he was from
Boston, so he said: "No. this Is a catas-
trophe." "Oh"' calculated the old lady.
.'Ther hadn't oughter got off here.''-
Ruf.alo Commercial.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-09-20

Sweden now appears to ave been serv-
ing generally as a German spy. The PEN
atty will be the suspension Of all but open
messages. already ordered by Britain in
failing Of food and other supplies sent
to Sweden from the United States. to say
nothing of the probability Of an overturn
Of the Swedish government. Otherwise
things will % pretty much as they were
before. as to Sweden.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-09-20

Admiral Mayo is IN London. For the
time-being that is a more interesting place
than Washington for the commanding Of
fcer Of the Atlantic feet" says the New
York World. In correcting misstatements
repeatedly appearing in the metropolitan
papers like the World, Times. Sun and
other viliners Of vermont's part in the
world war. mention might be made Of the
fact that Admiral Mayo Is a Vermonter.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-09-20
A VERMONT WRITER
From the B~rattleboro Reformer,

'From the Brattleboro Reformer)
Windham county is to lose its most dis
unguished literary celebrity of the pres
ent day, Clarence Burlington Kelland Of
wilmington, who lie planning to make his
nome on Long island. Mr.. Kelland came
10 this state a few years ago from Michi-
san. as an orficial OF the Ludington COM
pany. which has established a largo
woodenware factory In Wilmington. His
snort stories and extended serials are in
great demand In Saturday Evening Post
n other w~ell-known publications. and
no mas written two or three popular
novels lie has now decided to devote
al OF MS time to the work in which he
nus maoe such rapid advancement
particularly In the past three year. TIL
scene OF n of Mr.. Kelland's recent &C.
rials IN the Saturday Evening Post. The
source wal laid in the Deerfield valley
IN the contiguous to Wilmington.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-09-20
THE STORY TELLER
ONE ON TIiE HORSE.

Twice as the cart bearing the summer
tourists slowly wended its way up the
steep hill the door at the rear opened and
slammed. At first those inside paid little
heed. but the third time they determined
to know why they should be disturbed in
this fashion. WHIST" cautioned the
driver. Don't speak so loud. He'll
overhear us!' "Who?" 1.-THE boss.
Spake low. Shure. Oi'm desavin the
crayture. Every tonne he ears the door
close he thinks wan O yez is gettin' down
to walk UP tn hill, an that sort of raises
is Observation-Disclosures Star.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-09-20
FOLLOWING THE TEXTBOOK.

A teacher asked her class to write an
essay on London. She was surprised to
read the following in one attempt:
1.-THE people of London are noted for
their stupidity"
The young author was asked how he got
that idea.
"Please, miss" was the reply. "it says
in the textbooks the population of Lon
don is very dense."-New York Globe.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-09-20
NOT A LITERARY NATTER.

In regard to one of his famous public
libraries Andrew Carnegie delights In
telling the following story: A tourist
who was visiting a certain country town
stopped In front Of a handsome building
and asked an old mar who was leaning
against the railing what 1t was. This
is the Public Library. SIR" he replied.
e 'Eaven bless Mr.. Carnegie, sir! e 1t
was who gave us this beautiful library.
sir" I'm glad to see you appreciate
it, said the tourist, surprised at the old
fellows enthusiasm. But you don't look
like a man of literary tastes" "Oh, no,
SIR" retorted the other. putting contented-
~ at his pipe, II don't use the library.
but my old woman gets the Job O. cleanin
II out."-The Troy Times.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-09-20
AMERICAN DIPLOMACY AND GER
MAN INTRIGUE.

German diplomats long laughed at the
simple Americans. They thought they
were fooling the United States. and get
ting all the information they desired
without our knowing anything about the
avenues of communication. Now they arc
beginning to realize they were the ones
who were being fooled. They were duped
In America Just as they were duped by
the British diplomats who pretended not
to know German spies and stuffed" them
into the belief England would not fight
against Germany.
It now transpires that the Washington
state department has now for two
years Sweden was playing into the hands
Of the Kaiser in every possible way. In
addition to the messages from Argentina
already published, including hat spur.
injunction the Stockholm correspondent
of the New Yorw World says the Swed-
ish government finds America has no less
than Ga messages from Argentina and
may publish others, IL necessary.
The most ominous news the Swedes
learned was that the government at
Washington and the American public
generally believe 1t is possible military
information Of the utmost degree detri-
mental to h interests Of the United
States had reached Germany through
| Tho CV,,oIiod <orotuc o0aa~ rnn,, --,cA
be beginning to realize Sweden has some
things to explain, while Germany's gov
eminent does not require any explanation
in that connection. 1t is all as plain as
day.
Germany's diplomatic corps will begin to
think Uncle Sam has eyes in the back Of
his head. He sees things that 90 on be-
hind his back as we'll as in the air. This
latest chapter consisting Of an intercepted
cablegram from Herr Won Eckhardt, the
German minister at Mexico City urging
the chancellor to a the Kaiser decorate
Folke Cronholm. the Swedish charge, for
abusing his diplomatic immunities by Sc
cretly handling correspondence for Berlin
must have Jared Berlin tremendously.
In asking that the Kaiser decorate the
Swedish minister. Won Eckhardt enjoined
the chancellor that secrecy must be pre-
served lest the allies discover Cronholm's
dual activities. Yet here is Uncle Samuel
letting the cat out Of the bag.
"Eckhardt. He is the only diplomat
through whom information from a hostile
camp can be obtained" Won Eckhardt
cabled to his superior in urging the claims
of his Swedish friend.
We give the Wilson administration full
credit for being able to more than hold
its own with the slicke diplomats of Eu.
rope. German intriguers will not know
now which way to turn. They will no,
know whom to trust. 1t looks as though
the Kaiser himself would soon be spur.
los versunkt."
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-09-20
SUBSTITUTE CHAIR FOR ROPE

SUBSTITUTE CHAIR FOR ROPE.
TIL first man in Vermont to be cleo
trocuted for murder will pay the penalty
Tor his crime next March. He is Francis
ketchum, aged %, who was convicted Of
having killed a man named Costello in
Bennington county. He has been confin-
ed In the prison six weeks. and had al
ready lone one term for burglary some
time ago. Vermont has hitherto punish
ed convicted murders by hanging, but
In 1915 it was decided to introduce the
electric chair.