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The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-09-14
SUPPRESSION

federation ceases when obstruction
begins.
The United States has been IN war
over five months. Every opportunity
for enemy aliens to leave the country
has been Afforded There has been no
seizure of these aliens as such The
government has been slow to provoke,
slow to anger.
Probably this very tendency has pro-
noted a situation OF which the country
is bound to take cognizance-the dis.
loyalty of German language papers in
this country, Left to their own de.
vices these past five months, they have
gradually overstepped propriety, pa.
triotism and now some have even
reached treason.
1t is we'll that they are TO be denied
the use OF the mails. II Is even well
that they should be completely sup
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-09-14
NEWS ACCURACY

In these days OF tremendous and,
one might almost say, contradictory
news, the reader above all seeks ac-
Curacy; demands accuracy. Colora-
tion of events, let alone exaggeration,
does not appeal to the man, woman, or
child who desires the cold, hard facts
about what is transpiring In the world
these momentous times.
The sinking OF six hostile subma
rines, carried over the wires Tuesday
and later, corrected. is fair example
Of the false Impressions which may be
given out by news associations which
do not adhere closely to accuracy.
This gigantic feat, when the cable
gram was reviewed and checked over,
became nothing as there was but a sin
gle submarine sunk by United States
destroyer and that one only probably.
The Associated Press gave to its pa
rers the true situation in dispatch
telling OF the error in transmission to
Secretary Daniels of the navy depart
ment. Another press association let
its original dispatch stand and all of
the readers OF the pabers 1t served
probably retired Tuesday evening with
the comforting feeling that the United
States had won remarkable naval
! battle.
Accuracy is the foundation of The
Associated Press as inaccuracy is its
greatest foe. Readers of The Banner
may constantly know that all dispatch
es OF The Associated Press. as printed
In this paper. are not only accurate,
but contain the latest information up
to press hour. Every day, there are
carried in The Banner news stories
which are featured in city papers the
following morning,
In presenting this news daily to its
readers. The Banner only feels that 1t
Is doing It's duty by them, There are
other news associations, but there Is
only one which completely covers the
entire world and has for years--The
Associated Press.
A report Is never carried as more
than a report. A rumor, such as the
killing of Premier Kerensky. is never
carried as more than a rumor The AS
ISOLATED Press never makes a state
ment of fact until It is absolutely con
vinced that II Is the truth. and the
whole truth. Otherwise. all authority
Tor the statement IL cited. leaving tho
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-09-14
WAR INEVITABLE

Only very miracle can spare Rus
sla civil war
With presumably the two strongest
men in the republic slowly gathering
their forces for an armed clash and
with public sentiment rapidly crystal
lizing on one side or the other, 1t
would appear that the worst has hap
pened.
The most distressing feature is the
fact that both factions are fighting for
what each believes the best means to
attain common end the unification
internally of Russia and the bolstering-
up of her troops as a fighting factor.
Simmered to it's last analysis, the
problem hinges merely on whether the
death penalty should be invoked to re-
store discipline in the army This was
the original quarrel between Kerensky
and General Korniloif although other
issues have since arisen.
That there should be bloodshed .ov-
er such a comparatively insignificant,
from the standpoint Of its possible set
tlement by a frank discussion, is the
most lamentable thing which has hap
pened in Russia. since the revolution.
The utmost of national harmony was
absolutely essential in order to make
of Russia anything at all save coun-
try of diverse political thought and ac-
ton. The loss to the nation of sin
gle, strong individual meant serious
weakening in the governments force.
That Kerensky has not the slightest
disposition to retreat one inch from
the position he has assumed is indi-
Gated in Wednesdays dispatches to
the effect that Major General Bruyo-
witch has been named commander-in.
chief of the Russ armies to succeed
Korniloff. That Kornlolf is equally
determined is indicated in his prepara-
tions for combat and in the numerous
forces which are aligning themselves
with him. ,.t..
extracted from the situation. Unless
Germany wereI in the midst of the
Russian civil strife, TO hurl her armed
force into the northern country and
terrify the civilian population into sub
mission and surrendcr-so something
| highly improbable there can be little
fear that II separate neace will he the
result of the civil warfare. The re
turn to power,Qf the Romanoif dynas
ty is altogether out OF the question, II
seems. Neither ,Kerensky nor Korni
loft would yield to the enemy and arc
b, fighting themselves, in order to fight
the enemy the. more effectively, they
think Thus, come what may Russia
will still be ranged upon the allied
:. side in the war against German des
potism, iS s}{l
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-09-14
AT LAST

Two billion, four hundred millions
OF American dollars have been appro-
priated by the senate for the conduct
OF the war. The final vote in the SEN
ate showed only four senators oppos-
ins the measure and SO in favor of It,
-Four months have been required to
place the bill in It's present acceptable
shape and still It has to go to the house
and then to conference II nothing
else, ample time has been given the
American people TO express thir indi-
vidual opinions to their representa-
tives.
We are promised the measure as a
law within ten days Speed the sec.
onds. II is high time!
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-09-14
EAGLE GROVE
Movements OF Folks In The Pike
Township Hamlet

Our school opened Monday with FL
don Keller teacher.
Mrs. Grace Beach and daughter,
Mary Jane, left Friday for their home
in st. Johns, Mich, after two weeks
visit with her grandparents and uncle,
G. w. and w. B. Shipley.
Miss Edith Stofer spent last week
with Miss Grace Smith of Butler.
Mrs. Darwin Phillips is visiting Jen-
ard Phillips and family of Gallon.
Mr.. and Mrs. M. NJ. Phillips and Mr..
and Mrs. Marshall Phillips and Mr..
and Mrs. J. N. Bechtol attended the
funeral of Winfield Teeter at Bell
Vile Tuesday.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Smith and daugh-
ter of Mansfield visited with the lady's
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. George Robin
son, last week.
Mr.. and Mrs James Maxwell mo-
tored to Warren, o., last Friday to Wis
it with relatives for few days.
George Shipley and Ivan Gilmore
are on the sick list at this writing.
Mrs. Julia Parsons of Democracy is
the guest of her son, Willis Parsons.
and family this week.
DIR. Singrey of Mt. Vernon was in
this vicinity Sunday on professional
business.
Mrs. Willis Parsons is suffering
from very sore hand caused by a
bruise.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Barkman and
daughter, Miss Marie, of Chicago, ILL.,,
ware weekend guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
w. b. Shipley.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-09-14
DIPLOMACY

when will the war end?" Secretary
OF War Newton d. Baker asked him
self in a speech before the bankers
convention at Columbus Tuesday, and
answered. when the United States
wins"
When the United States wins means
when a permanent peace is assured as
this Is, in effect, for what the United
States Is fighting-the true issue of the
war as far as this country is concern
ed r'.
Permanent peace cannot he assured
until all territorial possessions are ad-
justed to the complete satisfaction of
the nation embroiled. The Belgian
problem, the Alsatian tangle, the Serb
enigma and the Polish, Lithuanian,
ETC.. disputes all must be unravelled
before other than a transitory, armed
peace is secured.
The United States has consumed
nearly half year In merely preparing
for her active entrance into the war
Although the standard of the United
States has been planted on foreign
soil. her troops have yet to participate
In fighting on the front. True enough,
American destroyers and armed con
voys Of merchant ships have done
much to demoralize the submarine op-
erations of the imperial government,
but there is nobody in the United
States who really feels that we are in
the war as yet. q
The United States is utilizing every
means at her disposal towards winning
the war. Wealth. food, supplies and
ammunition are being poured into the
allied storehouses. But probably the
most important weapon which this
country is daily invoking and which
is usually overlooked Is diplomacy
Wilson's answer to the popes peace
note and, as II to support with concrete
fact his charges against the German
rulers, his revelations of German in
trigue In the Swedish legation sat
Buenos Ayres, are nearly as vital wal
strokes under present conditions sas
great military victories. ID"
Diplomacy is powerful weaponrapd
the president 10 adept. i'm litss use ~
the war can be won by the United
States one second sooaei through di
plomacy, the people may rest constant
ly assured that there will be no over
sight on the part of Woodrow Wilson
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-09-14

closing of South America to German
tradesmen ls likely to have far more
discouraging effect upon German mer-
chants and people than the glorifed
capture of the Russ seaport town has
had buoyant.
To the average American student OF
the war In all It's phases, the Luxburs
expose comes as a small surprise. He
merely sits quietly by with the ques.
tion What next?" uppermost In his
mind.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-09-14
A FREE RUSSIA

Again the newest republic is plung.
ed into a seeming choas. Again the
whole woof OF Russia's provisional gov.
ernment seems on the verge OF being
pulled apart and again Premier Ker.
ensky, 2s years Of age, is confronted
with problem-vital for one of twice
his years and experience.
The attempt of Gen. KorniloR TO as.
sumo a dictatorship seems temper.
arily put down and the general along
with Gen. Lokomsky, who refused the
command, branded as traitor to the
country" Disquieting rumors have
1t. however, that the deposed com.
manderin.chief has tremendous back
ing among his own men and that he
is yet to exert his true influence.
With allowance for undue import.
ance being attached to events which,
in reality, are serious, but not crying
ly so, and the concrete fact that Ker.
ensky emerged victor in the prelim.
thO 10
tedly serious. The business of war Is
not different from the business OF ev-
cry day. Rebellious workmen con.
tinuously promote discord.
II Is said that Gen. Korniloff Is pos
sessed with single motive in seek
ing a dictatorship-a fervent desire
that revolutionary Russia shall be vic.
torious both at home and abroad--at
home in keeping the government for
the people in such a shape that, when
normal conditions are restored, they
may have a real republic and abroad
in fighting so as to push the enemy
off home soil.
To Korniloff, this may be accom-
plished In but one way--the utiliza.
tion of the death penalty to put down
sedition and rebellion among the sol
diers. A drastic method. and one to
which Kerensky has refused assent,
1t appears almost necessary in order
that Russia, as a fighting force, may
not become completely demoraiized.
II Kerensky can reconcile the Kor.
niloff wing, It will be one OF the great
est victories OF his career. If he can
restore harmony, the Russian provi.
sional government again Is saved. A
long, dark road Is In front Of him.
II took over half a century for
France to become republic. During
this period. she passed through all
forms Of known government and ev.
EN- few new and untried ones. Tho
commune was only established after
all had been tried and proved failures.
Fifty years after the seed OF political
freedom was planted. 1t bore fruit.
Thus, no matter what tho Immediate
future history OF Russia may be, Il IA
all but certain, particularly in view
of the ultimate defeat of the kaiser
and his hosts, that free Russia will
be the final creation OF the Kerenskys,
the korniloffs and the Lokomskys.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-09-14
MANY BOOKS SENT
To j. s. SOLDIERS
BY PUBLIC LIBRARY

That Mt Vernon citizens are re-
spending to the call for books and mag
azines to be sent to u. S. soldiers in
training camps and the trenches is
shown in the report OF the public Ii
brary for the month OF August The H.
brarian says that tho donations of
books and magazines for this purpose
have been quite liberal and the first
installment has already been sent to
tho Chillicothc camp,
One of the interesting books re-
coivod at the library during the month
is a biography of James J, Hin written
by James Gilpin Pyle. The librarians
report follows
Circulation:
Fiction 1919.
Non-dction GIT.
Books addod-ll.
New patrons-11.
Reading room attendance, ,9SS,
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-09-14
1st day of September, 1917,

between the hours of p. IN. and p. IN.
of said day. the following described real
estate, situate in the County of Knox
and State of Ohio, to-wit:
Being scventy-iive acres off of the
east side of the northeast quarter of
section seventeen 90 township seven 90
and range twelve 0D U. S. NJ. Lands in
said county and being the east part Of
the tract sold conveyed by VIM. Marquis
and wife to IL, w. Dowds by deed dat
ed March y, 1882 and recorded in Book
* pages III and li2 Knox County, Ohio
Deed Records to which deed reference is
hereby made for greater certainty of
description.
The above described rcal-estate is To-
Gated in Monroe Township, Knox Coun-
ty, Ohio, about four miles northeast of
Mt. Vernon.
Appraised at $3,0O0.0O.
Terms of sale: One-thrd cash on day
of sale, balance in equal payments in
one and two years or purchaser may pay
all cash If he so elects
WALTER b. MOSSHOLDER,
ID. B. Rawlins, Attorney for plaintiff.
7-31 ;S-7. li,21 ,2SS
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-09-14
ADAMS To Be PLACED
IN NAVY DURING WAR

Kenneth r. Adams Of Gambler, who
Is in the t. S. goodetic survey work.
has returned from Washington with
the information that he will be placed
In the navy department during the
course OF the war. Mr.. Adams work is
of such technical nature that his
services are valuable TO the govern
mcnt in war work. Mr., Adams will
count as credit of one man on Knox
county draft quota.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-09-14
SCHAEFFER RELEASED
PENDING HEARING IN
EMBEZZLEMENT CASE
Former Employer Furnishes
Bond For Defendant In Ac-
ton Brought By Kern

Isaac Schaefter, arrested Monday in
Columbus by Sheriff Mossholdor fol-
lowing the filing of a charge of en-
bezzlement against him by Barney
Kern, furnished bond Tuesday evening
and was released from custody.
SchaelGer was not arraigned Tuesday
and no announcement has been made
of the possible date of his hearing. His
bond was furnished by a former en-
ploycr, who came to Mt. Vernon Tues
day
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-09-14

reader to judge of its worth
Through all its successful years of
existence, The Associated Press has
never once been forced to pay dam
ages for libel. All the news first, but
accuracy above everything, is its basic
principle. us
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-09-14
Edna May Davis
Dies Following Four Weeks Illness at
Home OF Parents, South Of This
City-Funeral Wednesday

Edna May, four years and one month
old. daughter OF Mr. and Mrs. Ross
Davis, who reside south of this city,
died at 12:45 o'clock Monday after
noon after an Illness of about four
weeks, The child leaves its parents,
The funeral at o'clock, sun time, at
the Owl Creek church Wednesday af-
ternoon. Rev. Stultz officiating. Burial
in the Owl Greek cemetery.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-09-14

Neb. "I had been all
ing for some time with
chronic constipation,
stomach trouble and
q terrible misery after
eating, when l was
taken sick with alb
scess Of the bowels.
We had some of the
bestdoctors in Lincoln
in attendance, and
they all said I would
have to be operated on
right away. l had
heard of Chamber
lain's Tablets, and we
got q bottle of them.
l began to take them
and in three days Twas
able to be up and got
better right along. !
am the proudest girl
in I.incnln to find s11ch
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-09-14
Kenyon President Assigned
Duties, Until DR.. Jones
Successor Named
MILITARY TRAINING
BY CAPT. PARSONS
Work Starts When College
Opens; Free Telegraphy
Course To Knox Men

GAMBLER, Sept. 12-President Will
liam Foster Peirce of Kenyon college
has been asked to perform the duties
of dean of Bexley Theological semi.
nary pending the selection by the
trustees Of a successor to the late
Hosea w. Jones. The trustees will
not make this decision for some weeks.
Captain Lanning Parsons of Mt Yer
non has been placed in charge of mil
itary training in Kenyon for the COM
ing year. On Monday and Thursday
afternoons, all students will take mil
itary drill, the work starting at 3
o'clock. Captain Parsons will also Of
fer an elective course in military sci
ence which will be given to receive
regular credit toward college degree.
At the request OF the war depart
ment, Professor Johnson will offer a
semester course in telegraphy. The
work will be of practical character
and the men who have taken 1t will be
eligible for appointment to government
positions at the attractive salaries
which the United States government
is now offering, The course will be
open not only to students of the col
lege, but also to residents of Knox
county who will undertake the work.
Applications for admission to the
course should be addressed to Prof.
lG. II. Johnson at Kenyon college.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-09-14

Stomach ana Liver
Tablets would do for
them" writes II. M.
Youngpeters, editor of
the Sun. Lake View.
Ohio. zone bottle of
the tablets would end
the trouble for most of
them. / suffered in
tensely aftery~ eating
and never felt well.
and no treatment or
medicine / tried ever
seemed to do me any
good until reading an
advertisement for
Chamberlain sTabiets
in my own paper, |
tried a bottle. The first
few doses gave mesur.
prising relief, and the
second bottle seemed
to give me n new stom-
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-09-14
ZIMMERMAN FUNERAL

BRINKHAVEN, Sept. 1.-THE fun.
eral of Levi Zimmerman, aged 50
years, who died at his home here last
Saturday from complications resulting
from old age, was held here Monday
afternoon. Mr. Zimmerman was vet
oran of the Civil war. He leaves no
near relatives,
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-09-14

Miss Ollie Dudgeon of Cincinnati
has returned home after spending u
few days with relatives here,
Miss Lucy Dudgeon of Columbus re-
turned to her home after spending sun
day with friends here.
George Weber, who has been here
on business rethrned to Cleveland
Tuesday morning.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-09-14
RICHARD HARTER OF
CANTON WAS AMONG
DRAFTED MEN HERE

When the Stark county contingent
of drafted men passed through the
city last week, several local men
thought they recognized Richard II.
Harter of Canton among the number.
This has been verified. Mr.. Harter is
a Kenyon graduate and has many
friends in this city.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-09-14

Mrs William A. Alsdorf of Utica
spent Monday at the NJ, & S. hospital
with Mrs. Fred Sperry who is pa
tient there.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-09-14
SHERIFF"S SALE

c. F. Rice and Son
VS..
Il. b. Zimmerman ct al.
Knox Common Pleas.
BY virtue of Sale on Execution issued
out of the Court of Common Pleas of
Knox County. Ohio, and to me directed
will offer for. sale at DanVillc. Knox
County Ohio. on the lots owned by Will
liam Miller being lots No. 50 and 60 oppo-
site the Miller Garage, ON
Wednesday, the 10Th day of
September, 1917
between the hours of I p. m. and 3 p. IN.
of said day the following described chat
tells to-wit.
one saw mill serial No. liOO2 Manu-
ractured by Enterprise Mfg Co, Colum
biana, Ohio, with all the fixtures and be-
longings, appraised at $4,000.
One Glover Iullcr, appraised at $25OW.
One Aultman Taylor Separator, No.
2S6l5. appraised at $4,000.
one Huber Traction Engine No. 1913,
appraised at $500.00
Appraised at Sl.525.0O.
Terms of salc-CaSh.
WALTER b. MOSHOLDER.
Sheriff Knox County. Ohio.
a. j. Workman, attorney for plaintiff.
9-71lS
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-09-14

a good medi cine as these tablets are. /
can hardly believe myself that I am
strong and healthy now. They saved
me from serious surgical operation"
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-09-14
Gave Hin,
"A New Stomach

"There are thousands of sufferers from
stomach and liver troubles whom wish
/ could meet and tell what Chamberlain's
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-09-14
Happiest Girl
in Lincoln

II am only too glad to testify to the
good qualities of Chamberlain g Tablets"
writes Miss Nora q HagertY. of Lincoln,
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-09-14

r,ch and perfect good health. | didn't
think anything would give me such a
complete cure. They are wonderful"
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-09-14
N. N. HUHTSRERGER

Fire, Life, Health and Accident, La
bIlIty, Automobile, Plate Glass Insur.
anee. Security bonds written. Real
Estate Sold. Money Loaned.
Room hoCermott Bldg. 1o5 S. Main
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-09-14
SHERIFF'S SALE
Helva NJ. Smith,

Helva NJ. Smith
vs..
Gilbert A. Adams ct al.
Knox Common Pleas
BY virtue of an order of Sale in Paiti-
tion issued out of the Court of Common
Pleas of Knox County, Ohio. and to me
directed / will offer for sale at the door
of the Court House, in Mount Vernon,
Knox C0untV on thp
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-09-14
PROFESSIONAL CARDS
The Fire Insurance Man
WILL j. doc" WELSH

" you own anything, have
It insured.
Citizens Phone 23l Red
l6 e. G8mbier Street Mt. Vernon, q,
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-09-14

pressed II necessary. And the sooner
the better.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-08-30
ST. ALBANS

Mr. and Mrs. Guy Nutter of Corinna
were guests Sunday at David Long
leys.
Mrs. Bertha Longley and Miss Mabel
Nutter are in Bangor for a few days
this week
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Bailey, Mr..
and Mrs. Irving Johnson and Mr. and
Mrs. Henry Hager of Plantsville,
Conn, are guests for two weeks at
David Longley's.
Married In Augusta August 10Th,
Miss Doris Buker and Albert A. Mann.
member of the 2nd Maine Regiment
The double ring service was used
The Dunlap reunion was held at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Var
ney Saturday. August 25th Among
those from out of town were Mrs
Harold Phillips of Skowhegan, Mrs
Lila Perkins of Madison.
Miss Ruby Dodge is assisting Mrs
l.. b. Southland with her work during
the absence of Mrs. Methyl Parkman
Miss Thelma Worthen who has been
visiting in Boston for several weeks,
returned home Friday
Miss Alma Berry with her auto took
a party to Skowhegan Monday.
c. j. Worthen went to Boston Mon
day on a business trip.
Ivan Parkman and sister Miss
Methyl Parkman left Sunday for
Springfield, Mass, where they will
visit relatives.