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DECLINES REQUEST
Wilson viii Not Join carranza's
Peace Move at This Time.

WIlSOH VIII INV JOIN CaTfanZa'S
Peace Move at This Time.
Washington, March 1.-THE Unit
ed States has replied to General Car.
ranza's recent note to neutrals sue
gesting a general embargo on ship
ments of munitions TO belligerents by
informing the Mexican government
that this country had not changed its
policy on such shipments. the state
department announced. Two of the
reasons given by President Wilson
for not joining in Carranza's peace
move at this time were Germanys g
withdrawal cf her submarine pledges
to this country, followed by her ruth
less submarine warfare, and the Zim.
mermann plot to embroil Japan and
Mexico in a war with the United
States. In view of these acts by Ger.
many the note declared, the United
States does not feel that it should
take any action in behalf of peace at
this time.
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Enormous Pane Shivered
Into Bits Saturday
HAD A CRACK IN IT
Damage, Covered BY Insurance, Will
Amount To s60-Nobody Pass
ing At Time, A Fortunate
ircumstance-Giass
Fell CutWards

The large glass front, valued at $50
Of the Oakland restaurant on West
High street fell out about 8 O'Clock
Saturday morning. The glass was
cracked, which probably accounted
for the breakage.
1t was a fortunate thing that no
one was passing the Oakland at the
time the glass fell out. Had anyone
been struck by the falling plate glass.
serious injury would have resulted. as
the window was of 3-S-inch plate glass.
The peculiar thing about the glass
falling and breaking was the fact that
it fell towards the street and not in
wardly toward the interior of the res
taurant. No doors were open at the
rear of the building and there was no
draught to push the glass outward.
At the right-hand end of the win.
dow there was great crack which
left play between the casing and the
glass. This, with the gale that was
blowing Saturday morning, was given
as the cause of the damage done.
Not a piece of glass was left in the
casing and no salvage was left except
thousands of small pieces of glass
There were just two pieces that could
be saved, and they were about2 ft.x2ft
large.
The loss is fully covered by insur.
ance.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-03-20
TO AVERT A FOOD
FAMINE IN OHIO
Cox Would Take Over Railroads
and Run Them.

Columbus, March 17.-Supplantins
his initial statement as to his course
Of action should the railroad strike
threat be carried out, Governor Cox
sent to President Wilson this mes
sage, which he said reflects the men
tai attitude of Ohio in her desire to
help you:
I "These are perilous times, and
Ohio. If it becomes necessary to avert
food famine. or to give the presi-
dent of the United States that 60.
operation in crisis which he de-
serves, will make martial law the law
OF the state-take over the railroads,
and run them. In an emergency like
this we are not looking for a prece-
dent. The law Of the human heart
becomes the law of the land Mar
tial law displaces all other law. Our
creed will be justice to our people
and help to orr president, and have
everv confidence that when the caD
is made on our citizenship. the re-
sponse will be satisfactory"
Governor Cox and Adjutant Cen
eral Wood discussed the situation, but
would not say how they will proceed
II the proposed railroad tieup reaches
a critical state. They are ready, how
ever, to call out Ohio troops who
have returned from the border ON
moments notice. More than half OF
the state militia is now at home.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-03-20

session, a delightful social time was
enjoyed. Mrs. John Spitzer OF wcs-
terville, in behalf Of the club, present
ed to Mrs. Mason framed certificate
as life member of the w. G. T. ".
Mrs. Florence Baxter Mrs. Ralph Jea.
kins and Miss Mary Mason served
refreshments. DR.. and Mrs Kester of
Garrett, Ind, parents of Mrs. Mason,
we're present.
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State of Ohio, city OF Toledo.

Frank J. Cheney makes oath that he
Is senior partner of the firm of +. j
Cheney & Co., doing business in the
City of Toledo, County and State afore-
said, and that said firm will pay tie
sum of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for
cannot be cured by Ii use of HALLS
CATARRH CURE. FRANK j. CHENEY
Sworn to before me and subscribed
in my presence. this 9th day of Decem"
ber A. d. 1886. A. W. GLEA SON,
(SeaD Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken intern
ally and acts through the Blood on the
Mucous Surfaces of the System. Send
for testimonials, free.
F. ]. CHENEY s: CO., Toledo, o.
Sold by all druggists. 75c.
Halls Family Pills for consultation
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-03-20
LIFE CERTIFICATE
IN w. c. 7. U. is PRESENTED TO
MRS. MASON

\ deferred meeting of the p. II. s.
q. club was held Friday afternoon at
the home Of Mrs. Ida Mason. The
membership consists of II ladies, 10
helng present. After a short business
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-03-20

tonance of Loudonville's famous con
cert band, was received by S. A.
Losh on Friday. This shows the spir-
it of one of Loudonvilles young men,
who has made a success in the busl-
ness world, but has not forgotten the
old home town.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-03-20
The Stevens Will

The will of John l.. Stevens has
been filed for probate. 1t was drawn
on Jan. 27, 1910, in the presence OF
Agnes Fl. Sears and Susie Armstrong.
Testator gives all property to his
wife, Lucy A. Stevens, who is appoint
ed eXecutriX.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-03-20
Conference On.

New York. March 17-Mediators
appointed by the national council Of
defense in an attempt to avert gen.
eral railroad strike are in conference
with railroad and brotherhood off,
cials. After several hours confer.
ence, Secretary Lane said nothing
had been accomplished. The confer
ence continues Gompers did not at
tend the opening session
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-03-20
Air Raids On EnaIiah Coast.

London. March 17.-An ar raid on
the southeastern counties of England
took place last night, Bombs were
dropped in Kent. Earlier the war Of.
fee announced tnat hostile airplane
dropped bombs at Westgate, a water
ing place. There were no casualties
and the material damage was report
ed as slight.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-03-20
AUTO TRAFFIC SIGN
TORN FROM MooRiNGs
BY THE HEAVY WIND

Not only do careless people with
automobiles sometimes, knock the
triffic signs over. but the wind also
does, which is shown by the fact that
the "Keep to the Right" sign on the
west side Of the public square was
literally torn from it, moorings by
the wind Saturday morning.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-03-20
Young is One Of InoorpOrators

Young Is One OF lncorporators
Delaware, March 17--Five Delaware
men Incorporated under the name of
the Delaware Blue Limestone Con-
tracing Company in Columbus Thurs
day at capital stock of $4,000. The
incorporators are Messrs. G. D..
Young. II. NJ. Hesseltine, Isaac Hyde,
Alva Veley, f. l.. Campbell.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-03-20
Eighth Partial

Eighth Partial
G. G. Cooper, guardian of Mary E.
Rogers, has filed an eighth partial
account showing $28,552.06 received
and s2,769.73 disbursed, leaving a bal
ance of $25,7S2S3.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-03-20

LoudonvilIe Band $25 to Good
Loudonville, March 1.-THE follow
ing letter from Ira 8. Bassett of Pitts
burgh. Pa, containing check for s25
10 be added to tho fund for the main
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-03-20
Office Men Strike.

Hamilton o., March 17..-C. II. &
D., freight Office men numbering
twenty-five struck for an increase IN
pay from 10 to 22 cents an hour.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-03-20
inheritance Tax

inheritance Tax
In the estate of James A. Simpson,
an application has been filed to fix the
inheritance tax and an order of ap-
praisement issued.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-03-20

BANNER WANT ADS. PAY
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-03-20
Divan Divorce

Divan Divorce
In the action of Zona d. Divan VS..
George M. Divan, Judge Blair on Fri
day granted divorce to defendant
on his answer and cross-petition. Gus
tody Of minor children was awarded
defendant, who is charged with their
maintenance and support. The chill
dren may visit plaintiff if they so de-
sire. Property rights were settled
out of court by contract.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-03-20
Deeds Filed

Deeds Filed
Harry F. Hitner to Lawrence ].
Dermody, 4 1-3 acres in Clinton,
$4,000.
David S. Crosby to Willard Porter,
40 acres in Liberty, 81.
Thomas B. Fulton to Charles Laf-
ferre, parcel in Mt. Vernon, $4,000.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-03-20

Marriage License
Frank Hazelton Smith, druggist
Newark, and Beatrice McClelland
Morgan township. Rev. w. F. New.
sum, Columbus.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-03-20
Distributive Account

Distributive Account
Frank c. Hite, assignee Of John
w. Tilton, has filed distributive ac-
count, showing $9i2.45 received for
distribution.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-09-20
ARGENTINE To
BREAK RELATIONS
Senate Votes % to 1 and Low
er House is Likely to Take
Similar Action N
Today. I.
IS
PRESIDENT IS oPa .
irigoyen Urges Neutr Would
Have Power tho
Action Of
Branchea.
PRESIDENT IS opS >
[By Charles P. Stewart, United Press
Staff Correspondent

lBy Charles p Stewart, United Press
Staff Correspondent
BUDNOS AIRBS, Sept. 20.-Wheth'
er Argentine will break with Ger.
many depends in large measure on
the vote OF the house Of representa-.
tives today. The overwhelming SEN
ate vote for diplomatic rupture was
expected to be reflected in the de-
cision Of the lower house.
Buenos Aires received the news Of
the senate's 23 to 1 decision in favor
of severance Of relations with Ger
many, In excited demonstrations. The
city authorities, apprised of the vote,
promptly stationed all reserves in
the down town streets so that dis
order was practically eliminated.
The general 7ublic's excitement In
the situation was attested by great
crowds on all down town streets uni
til late hour last night, and jam
Of excited1y curious which assembled
early today.
There was no doubt but that the
administration was profoundly aston
ished by the almost unanimous vote
in the senate for break with Cor
many. President Irogoyen and his
advisers have steadily insisted on
full neutrality.
The % to vote may upset their
calculations. particularly If anything
like that majority is attained in the
vote OF the lower house:
In some circles today. it was point
ed out that President Irogyen has it
in his power to override even the de-
cision Of both houses by exercise OF
his veto against a break
Tension in the city was aggravated
today by imm1nence Of general
strike on all Argentine railways,
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-09-20
BUSINESS
IS NOT ALL
PATRIOTIC
Not ALI Wholesale and Retail
Merchants Are Cooperating
With Government
Now.
INDUSTRIAL SLACKERS
National Campaign Suggested fog
' tho Public Education Of
War Economy
Problems.
INDUSTRIAL sLACKERs
rBy George Martin, United Press Staff
CORRESPONDENT

Correspondent
ATLANTIC CITY, N. j., Sept. 90
Not all the wholesale and retail mer-
chants Of America are cooperating
with the governments war program,
Henry N. Dennison, Of the war econ
ohy board Of the council of national
defense told a group meeting Of the
United States chamber Of commerce.
Plans to bring these industrial
slackers' into line and to effect fur
ther war economies among retailers
to the public are being outlined and
probably will be included In the chem
ber's final program to be adopted to-
day.
Among the more radical proposals
affecting the buying public, partfcu-
larly the women, were these:
Give buyer who carries purchases
home. lower price han the woman
who has them delivered
Give the buyer who pays cash, a
lower price than the one who has
goods charged.
To eliminate the practice of the
woman who buys a spool Of thread,
has it charged and delivered miles
away and does something of this sort
several times a day, charge ten cents
or more for all deliveries up to 81 and
provide a free delivery once day for
supplies aggregating more than 81.
A national campaign of public edu-
cation on these and other war econ
omy problems, it was announced by
Bently P. Neff, of the National Mer-
camille Dealers association, will be
started through local commercial
clubs all over the country by the
United States chamber Of commerce.
This campaign will be backed, he
said, by the Worlds Salesmanship con-
gress, Associated Advertising Clubs Of
the World, the United Commercial
Travellers and many colleges and uni
versities.
E. T. Meredith of Des Moines, sug-
gested sticker for each retail pack
age carried home. signed by the ma
tons war economy board and testis
flying thereby that the carrier is per-
forming a patriotic saving service.
William l.. Wright, Of Brockton,
Mass, suggested that all retail deliv-
cries be eliminated.
An exciting moment in the meeting
came when Alfred Koch, of Toledo,
declared that ninety per cent Of the
retail merchants of the country do
not realize that the country Is at war"
The storm which followed was ep-
itomized by Neff's reply that to his
personal knowledge "at least forty
per cent of the retailers OF the coun-
try do realize the country is at war
and have proved 1t by giving their
SONS for battle.
W.'D. Simmons, Of the commercial
economy board, said he believed both
men were rght, differing only in their
interpretation Of the form Of realiza-
ton that the country is at war
Secretary Of Labor Wilson was
scheduled to tell the convention about
industrial relations today He was
followed by Meyer Bloomfield Of Bos-
ton and Henry Bruere, Of New York
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-09-20
|orld's Moral Pressure Clos
ng in on Hohenzollernism,
Slowly But
Surely,
b1N IS BEFORE RULER
hoe Cannot Come Until Great Vic
tory Has Been Won by Aliles
Snd Autocracy ls
Crushed.

nited Press Leased Wire Service. j
WASHINGTON, Sept. 20.-SlowlJ )
worlds moral pincers are closing
HohenzOllernism. From all cor
rs of the earth today came indica
|ns that the German rule Is facing
Inevitable end-destruction, ruin
Diplomatic advices here indicat
at for the first time the Teuton
ess Is beginning to warn of a di
ded people-initial admission tina,
b force of President Wilson's ap
al to the liberals is getting home
Hard upon these facts came the
dden declaration of the Argentine
nate to break with Germany. II
b lower house approves the sen.
werful ever-growing forces against
|e kaiser's regime, it will be the
baviest blow struck the central
bwers since the United States Joined
e war.
One by one the countries of the
estern hemisphere are falling in
ehind the United States. Argentine
-and others-have been the hotbed
q German intrigue throughout the
far. In all these countries Germany
as valuable commercial holdings
feasured possessions which she has
attled vigorously though with blum.
ering diplomacy to hold after the
var when she would make them the
Eround work for revival of her aims
for commercial-politic world SUI
bremacy.
All these dreams are now jeopardiL.
ed by Argentine's action.
And peace cannot come now except
on the terms Of President Wilson.
The pope Is through-convince
that no further negotiations are pos.
sible until great victory has been
won by the allies or the rule Of the
Hohenzollerns toppled by the Teu.
tonic peoples.
heports on submarine sinkings for
ine last week show further decrease,
~ the number of large vessels sunk
and an increasing number of attacks
on smaller ships.
Secretary Daniels neither confirms
nor denies that this government may
nave secured at last means of
greatly reducing the effectiveness Of
the boat torpedo.
russia promises to whip her army
AL a OllNc duO
when the big squeeze comes this time
aef ofticials say yd-George will not
oe able to declare "the Russian nipper
oi the pincers broke"
Russia Is Powerful Ally.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 20.--That
.ne Russian republic may demand
IN ule respect and confidence of the
onited States more than ever before,
- tne purpose Of formal report by
: AMBASSADOR Bakhmetieff to Secretary
lansing today. The outstanding fea-
sure OF the Russian statement to this
government are:
hussla's future Is secure.
her army, considered an incalcul-
ao,e factor before the Korniloff re-
WI VII, Is now the strongest bulwark
of the republic.
me Bolshevild party, favoring i'm
mediate International peace negotia-
Continued on Page 81
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-09-20
PROOF OF ATROCITIES
PRACTICED BY GERMANS

Rossiter carried the proof in his
right hand 1t was purposely mutt
lated by a German hospital surgeon,
Rossiter said, after he had been cap
tured June 4, 1916. He said he was
only slightly wounded, but that the
surgeon amputated one Of his fingers
and then deliberately cut all the ten.
dons in his hand.
If Rossiter is given the reward,
he said, he will finance the transpor.
tation of enough victims Of atrocities
to claim Fuchs entire fortune of
$1,5O0,000, which Fuchs recently an
nounced he was willing to use to de,
fend Germans against charges Of
brutality,
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-09-20
Autopsy to be Performed.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service
WILMINGTON \. c., Sept 90
Rumors of suspicious circumstances
surrounding the death of Mrs Robert
Bingham, formerly Mrs Henry NJ.
F7agler, who died recently at Louis
vile. Ky, and was later buried here,
resulted today in permission by Will
mington authorities to relatives to
exhume the body for further exami-
nation.
Relatives are protesting codicil
of Mrs. Bingham's will bequeathing to
her husband Judge Bingham, $4,000
O0O
Nationally known physicians and
surgeons have been summoned here
to perform an autopsy. Meantime,
armed guards watch the grave day
and night.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-09-20
NINE AVIATORS KILLED
BY ONE GERMAN SPY

in the camp, according to story
published today by the New York
World.
The spy, according to the Worlds
informant, enlisted in the corps and
filed certain control wires until they
were at the breaking point. He was
a German, but spoke English fluent
ly, and gained admission to the camp
through false story and a good
knowledge Of mechanics.
The spy. it was said. was discov-
cred. His fate is not knowpa
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-09-20
Japanese ShIps.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service. ]
TOXIC, Sept. 20.-Japan will soon
take her first step in her plan to
furnish shipping aid to the allies in
the war. 1t was stated unoff1cially
today that three Japanese vessels
now in the ese-Mediterranean
service will shortly be taken off that
run and put into service between
Seattle and Vladivostok.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-09-20
SWEDE DENIES
HELPING GERMANY
Cronholm Elnerges From Hid
ing in Mexico City and
Says He is Entirely
Innocent.
CALLS TT RIDICULOUS
Does Not Go Into Details, But Says
.., He Awaits Statement
From His Own
Country.
CALLS TT RIDICULOUS

(united Press Leased Wire Service.
MEXICO CITY, Sept. 20.-Folke
Cronholm, exchange Of the Swedish
legation, emerged from hiding today
for the first time since the United
States barred the famous Eckhradt
letter, to deny Indignantly that he
had aided Germany as Won Eckhardt
said he had in his dispatches recon-
mending a decoration for the Swedish
diplomat.
1.-THE German minister never offer
ed or promised me any decoration
Cronholm declared.
Moreover, l have received no dec
Grafton.
"The implication that the German
minister seems to have gathered that
furnished inform alton as to Ger
many's enemies in Mexico is as
false as 1t is ridiculous.
"I am not in any position now tc
make any further statement regard
ing Secretary Lansing's revelations
because I am still ignorant whether
statement has been made by the
Swedish government or the contents
of such a statement, If it has beer
issued
ANY statement from me prior tc
such knowledge of my country's
position would be contrary to Swed
ish diplomatic usage If, however,
do receive the authentic text of any
statement issued by my government
it is possible / may be able to add
something to it,
Cronholm has been unreachable
ever since the state departments ex,
pose of the German minister's letter
and only made a brief appearance
today He has been living at the
German club.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-09-20
SETTLEMENT or
STRIKE IS NEAR
Conference Between Both Sides
Expected to Bring Ship
Building Trouble
to End.
WAGES TO BE RAISED
San Francisco Lost $1oooo,o 900 Cow
ernent Plant Because Of
tho Strike Of the
Workmen.
WAGES TO BE RAISED


SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 20.-"1
feel that we are near settlement.
Our progress during the night has
been highly satisfactory and l am
hopeful that an adjustment will be
effected shortly"
James L. Ackersop, representative
of the United States shipping board,
made this statement today. Just be,
fore the conference between repre-
seatatives of both sides in the strike
which has tied up ship building on
San Francisco bay, went into ses-
sion, for what is generally hoped will
be the final meeting. His optimism
in regard to the situation was openly
shared by representatives Of the
employees. The announcement by
Chairman Hurley Of the federal ship
ping board, that he had postponed
his proposed hurry trip to San Fran
cisco, was interpreted here as bear
ing out Ackersons statement. Ack-
erson announced that the government
had offered to assume half of any
wage increase granted by concerns
making profit OF less than 10 per-
cent. Ackerson also proposed that
the striking ship builders resume
work Immediately. the Mare island
navy yard wage scale to be in effect
for them during the negotiations.
While the negotiations were in pro-
gress, private dispatches from Wash
ington stated the government had
practically decided when the strike
began to establish a new $1O.000,O00
ship building plant on San Francisco
bay, but had now abandoned the idea
d. 1oL
troubles and would establish the yard
in the east.
Iongshorem ems Strike.
NEW YORK, Sept 20.-With $500
men out, the's strike of longshoremen
at five New York piers of the Inter
national Mercantile Marine company
assumed more serious proportions
today and government action appear
ed nearer.
With the exception of 500 work
men of the Ward line who took ad-
vantage of the general situation to
strike for higher wages, all the other
longshoremen are demanding the dis
charge of a foreman and declare they
will go back to work If he is re-
moved.
Rumors were current early today
that the strikers would call out men
loading government vessels at Hobo
ken If the company stood by the fore
man.
The strike has interfered with the
despatch Of supply and mail ships
to England and France.
Blow at Nations VltaIs.
NEW YORK, Sept. 20.-Strikes
which interfere with Americas pro.
duction of ships are "a blow at the
vitals of the nation" w. A. Holman,
prime minister Of New South Wales,
declared today In an interview with
the United Press.
Holman--labor chief Of labor ad-
ministration-urged closer co-opera-
ton between the workers and the
government to prevent misunder-
standings, and said arbitration should
stand between the country and in
dustrial troubles which may lead to
disaster. The New South Wales pre-
mier is enroute home, after visit
to the trenches.
GAS a labor man of lifelong stand
ing" he said on the eve Of his de-
parture for Washington, 81 should be