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The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-04-27
PEACE RUMORS =
RIFE IN EUROPE
Bulgarian War Minister Hints
That End Of War Is Near.
GERMAN TERMS MODERATE

Russian Revolution and American In.
tervention Said to Have Brought,
Peace Ncarer-Reported German
Emperor Has Been Requested to
Abdicate - Liberal Legislation Is
Promised In Germany.
London, April 25.-Peace rumors
are rife in a number of European cap
itals.
MY opinion is that peace Is nearer
than many think" the Berlin Vos-
ische Zejtung's correspondent quotes
the Bulgarian minister of war as say
Ing. THE Russian revolution and
American Intervention" he added,
have brought peace nearer. Presi
dent Wilson, through his declaration
of war, has furthered the cause of
peace for America will now require
ammunition and food supplies and
must cease supplying the allies.
America, in reality, through her war
declaration, ceased to wage war
against the central empires"
The Anzeiger of Dusseldorf pub
fishes Berlin press dispatch that at
reception to foreign journalists In
Berlin "the most reassuring declara.
tions" were given out concerning the
democratic character OF the new
orientation as evidenced by the pro-
posed legislation. In fact. 1t was said,
democracy is on the march." Moth
ing was said about Germany's war
aims except the general statement
that "the world will he astonished by
the moderation of the German peace
terms"
George Bernhard, editor of the Ber-
lin Vossische Zeitung and a member
Of the inner councils of the radical
party takes Issue with those Social.
lists who advocate peace on the basis
Of no indemnity and no annexation
Herr Bernhard declares that the fu.
ture Of Germany will be gravely com
promised If the country is compelled
to bear the burden Of war debt Of
I20 900, 900 900 marks.
The Corriere D'Italia, the clerical
! organ. published at Rome, declares
that it Is able to confirm reports pub
lished in the Spanish newspapers that
the immediate following 'of the Ger
man emperor is exerting pressure OF
him to abdicate. The paper says thai
at recent meeting of the Hohenzol
iern family one member. bolder thar
the rest, intimated that the emperor
might save the situation by following
the example of the Emperor Nicholas
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-04-27
TO THE POINT.

Two cases OF in6antile paralysis,
the first this year. were reported by
the New York department OF health,
Leslie woman suffrage commission
OF New York announced that S.657 .30S
women in the United States have the
ballot
Florida senate passed a resolution
to submit equal suffrage to the voters
in 1918. Measure now goes TO the
mouse.
At Mobile, Ala. Wallace Leoncc
Farragut, great-grandson Of Admiral
Farragut. enlisted in the United
States navy,
Frederick Carlos Ferry. dean OF
Williams college since 1902, was cleo,
ed president OF Hamilton college,
Clinton, N. Y.
Edward Vinton Of Buffalo, who con.
Quoted dog act in vaudeville. fell
dead of heart diseases on the stage o.
n Detroit theater.
Earl b Rice, seventeen, died at
Detroit of broken neck. Offlcials
OF the board of education have begun
an Investigation OF charges that Rico
sustained his injury while being in
itiated into q fraternity.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-04-27
Household Hints

A combination of vanilla and lemon
is pleasing tiavoring for hard
sauce.
When next making fudge add just Il
few drops of molasses after 1t has boil
ed for five minutes. Another change
In this delectable sweet meat is to sea-
son 1t with spices or to add few
chopped dates or figs.
Try little scraped maple sugar on
the dish of rice; 1t will be found de-
licious.
Cubes of cranberry jelly make de-
lightful garnish for salads or the plate
of cold sliced meat.
If the ham that is to be roasted is
rubbed well with brown sugar its color
as well as its flavor will be improved.
Wet eggs before dropping them into
boiling water and they are not so like
ly to crack as when put in dry.
Make French salad dressing as
usual and add small mount Of graf
ed Parmesan cheese before serving.
This is excellent on vegetable salads.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-04-27
Reopen Oil Trust Case To
Modify Supreme Court
Decision Is Recommends
tion Made Today.

fBy Associated Press to The Bannerl
Washington, April 24-Domination
Of the gasoline industry by Standard
Oil interests. the federal trade com
mission reported to the senate today,
has been largely responsible for high
gasoline prices OF the last two years.
The report. written after an exhaus-
tive investigation into the entire pc
troleum industry, declares interlock-
ing stock ownership prevents any real
competition among the various Stand
ard Oil companies and the commits.
sion recommends legislation to per-
NIT re-opening of the OIL Trust case
TO obtain notifications OF the supreme
courts dissolution decree
No conclusive evidence was found,
IL Is stated, that collusion exists
among the Standard companies in VIC
lation OF the decree, but the commits
sion's findings have been transmitted
10 the attorney general.
Prices are declared to have beer
cause contributed. Pronounced price
inequalities were found in different
parts Of the country,
The principal findings Of the com
mission are.
That I'm most marketing territories
the Standard companies are dominant
That the Standard companies have
maintained a distribution OF territory
in marketing gasoline. and that nc
substantial competition In the chiei
petroleum products exists among the
standard companies.
That the absence OF competition II
due to a community OF stock owner
ship.
That the facts disclose advances IL
prices OF gasoline and differences II
price, corresponding to Standard mar
keting territories, which couldn't b'
explained. except under the conditions
charged
That the combination OF pipe lineI
with other branches OF the industr!
has tended to establish and perpetu
ate monopoly.
That there is no conclusive evidenc'
OF collusion among the Standard com
panies In violation Of the dissolution
decree.
The commission recommended thes'
measures as necessary to remedy con
ditions:
A law providing for the re-opennl
OF antitrust cases on the application
OF the attorney general by bill o
review for the purpose Of obtalninl
such notifications OF DEGREES as ar
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-04-27
CHAMP CLARK
TAKES FLOOR
AGAINST DRAFT

GBy Associated Press to The Bannerl
Washington, Apr. 25-Opposition to
the seleetive draft bill reached it's eli.
max in the house today when Speaker
Clark took the floor and in his usual
style championed the volunteer army
amendment, already favoraby report
ed to the house by the military COM
mittee.
Deploring the fact that he could not
stand by the president whom he unre-
servedly declared was wrong on the
question, the speaker pleaded that the
young men be given an opportunity
to offer their services voluntarily.
"a protest with all my heart and
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-04-27
rice REPORTS HIS
GUNNERS HIT U-BOAT At
DISTANCE OF 1000 YARDS
BULLETIN


London April 25-Capt Rice of the American steam
ship, Mongolia which has arrived at British port told
the Associated Press that the Mongolia fired the first gun
of the for the United States and has sunk German
submarine.
The submarine Capt. Rice said, about to attack
the Mongolia in British waters April 19 when the Incl
dent occurred. He declared that there absolutely
doubt but that the Uboa hit and that there every
reason to believe it was destroyed.
The naval gunners on board the Mongolia made a
clean hit at 900 yards The periscope was seen to be
shattered.
Even more pertinent fact regards the ultimate
fate of the submarine that the shell disappeared i'm
Mediatey after the hit made. Oil also on the
water after the submarine disappeared.
The Mongolia going at full speed and was long
distance away when the spray and foam subsidized The Of
cers observed the spot through glasses and they
fdent that the submarine sunk
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-04-27

SOUL" he shouted, against having the
siur of being conscript placed upon
the men of Missouri. So far as Mis-
sourians are concerned, there is little
difference between conscript and a
convict" The. speaker made de-
fense of congressman who, In the face
Of attack, have stood by the voIun-
teer plan.
"For several years." the speaker
said, there has been systematic ef-
fort in congress, in many newspapers,
by some public speakers and in Sun
day magazines to belittle, depreciate
and minimize the volunteer plan"
Several senators thought today that
tomorrow afternoon was too early for
vote and Senator Chamberlain, who
has sought unanimous consent for a
vote tomorrow afternoon, withdrew
his proposal. He said he would be
satisfied if the final vote were reached
on Saturday.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-04-27
HIGH GASOLINE DUE TO The
STANDARD OIL, REPORTS The
FEDERAL TRADE Commission
by new conditions.

required by new conditions.
Legislation to abolish Uncertain cas-
es common stock ownership in cor
porations formerly members of COM
binations dissolved under the Sher
man law
Effective limitation of common own
ership of stock in potentially competi-
tive corporations by withdrawing the
power of voting and control
Legislation, which while recognize
ing common ownership would fix upon
such common owners the responsible
ty for the acts OF each OF the several
subsidiary companies which prevent
competition
Segregation OF ownership of pipe
lines from the other branches of the
petroleum industry.
Congressional enactment to fix
standards for gasoline.
Federal collection and publication
OF accurate statistics aid information
| concerning the industry.
Conditions In the gasoline industry
as uncovered by the investigation are
declared TO be:
Gasoline marketing is divided into
eleven territorial divisions at least
nine of which are said to be under
standard oil domination.
Stockholders of the Standard com
panies to a great degree are the same
individuals or interests, with more
than half of the stock of the various
companies in their hands.
| Leading officers of the Standar,
companies hold considerable stock il
two or more companies.
Standard oil refineries produced
more than sixty per cent Of the gaso
line output, In 1915, sold about 65 pei
cent of the total marketed and helt
more than 20 per cent OF gasolin,
stocks.
Correspondence of the different pric
es In 1915 with Standard marketing
territories says the report, "itsel
points to arbitrary price-fixing. Bu
the arbitrary character Of the Unequal
tiles In price Is conclusively demon
strated by the facts that as between
most OF the territories there were M
such differences in demand and sup
ply and the margin atetween cos
and price was widely different In tn,
different territories"
Wholesale gasoline price rose be
tween rs and SO per cent In 1915, say
the report, Retail prices kept clos
behind them, The part increased de
mand and scarcity of the product play
ed In the increase is shown In figure
giving the increase in demand SS pc
cent In 1915 and the production sever
per cent below the year before TIL,
Standard books show large earnings
says the report as also was evidence'
by the enhanced stock market value o
, Standard securities,
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-04-27
spain SHOULD UNITE
|. With FRANCE, DECLARES
Count Who RESIGNED
GBy Associated Press to The Bannerl

Paris, April 25-Count Romanones in an interview
with the Madrid correspondent of the Petit Parisen de-
clared unequvocay that his resignation Spanish prem
er was due to his conviction that Spain should join France
In the European struggle The former premier is said
have declared
We are at an hour when every conscientious
man must cast his vote and take his position in
the European conflict In handing my resgna-
ton to the king voted for France weighed ev-
cry word of my letter to the king and maintain
ed more than that Spain should join the
Allies am more than certain of being
right
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-04-27
OHIO HAPPENINGS
Insanity the Defense.

Wooster, o., April 25.-Statements
to the jury in the trial of Glenn Ian
dis, former Akron mllitiaman, charg.
ed with the murder of Charles Es1el
man, at whose home he boarded, in
dicated that insanity will be the de-
fense Should the jury become con-
vinced that Lands is insane, the case
against Mrs. Belva Eshelman charged
with being an accomplice in killing
her husband, may be dropped.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-04-27
Rcd Haneis.

Red hands and prominent veins In
the hands and arms are often the ef-
feet Of poor circulation, the heart not
carrying back the blood. The various
exercises Of deep breathing IL practiced
Systematically and regularly will prove
beneficial and in many cases effect a
pomplete cure.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-04-27
Actor Badly Injured.

Columbus, April 25.-The diving act
a tragic finale at Keiths theater when
Jack Trevilla fell from the inclined
plane on which he was sliding into a
tank raised above the stage and, strik-
ing his head upon the stage sustaine
a fractured skull. He was taken to a
hospital, where he was operated on
to relieve pressure on the brain.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-04-27
Court Roasts Prisoner.

Canton, o.. April 25.-"I think the
best thing that could have happened
to the community would have been a
colored funeral few days after the
shooting" said Judge Harvey AXE in
sentencing William Johnson, colored,
found guilty of shooting officer Jesse
Vogley. Vog1ey also wounded John,
son in the fight "I'm sorry the Off
Ger didn't kill you" said the Judge.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-04-27
Spain Warns Germany.

London, April 25.--The Spanish
governments note to Germany re-
garding Germany's submarine cam
paign contains a paragraph stating
that If Germany Continues in its de-
termination to sink all vessels in or
der to defend its life, Spain must take
a like sten to defend her life.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-04-27
Slain by DAUGHTER.

Cleveland, April 25 - Domestic
trouble led to the death OF Ludwig
Meir fifty.three. at his home near
Cleveland. Ruth Meir, twenty-one,
his daughter. is said to have shot and
killed Meir when she discovered inim
chasing her brother John, sixteen, in
the yard and trying unsuccessfully 10
fire revolver at him. 1t is said that
Meir had been on a rampage.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-04-27
Cox Asks For Another Reulment.

Columbus April 25.-Governbr Cox
requested Secretary of War Baker 10
call out another regiment of the Ohio
national guard to guard industrial
plants engaged in federal service
Two regiments, the Third. Dayton
and Sixth. Toledo, now are doing fei-
eral duty in Ohio.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-04-27
Food Value of Vegetables.

Potatoes and most of the other vegeta-
bles and fruits tend to make the body
tissues aid fluids alkaline. 80 correct
ing the tendency of meat. eggs. fish
and similar foods to create acid condi-
tions. Since the body performs its
work best when 1t is neutral or slight
ly alkaline, this function of fruits and
vegetables is important, especially to
the hearty meat eater.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-04-27
Go barefoot 10 Aid In War.

Burnet Tex, April 25.-A barefoot
club has been organized here by bust
ness mon and any member who does
not go to work harefooted after May
| must forfeit 81 to the Red Cross for
each oitense.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-04-27
Girl Missinn.

Xenia, o. April 25,-Search is be
Ing made for eighteen-year-old Mar
garet Poland Xenia high school girl,
who left her classroom on receipt of
long distance call stating her
mother was i'll in DAYTON. Mrs Poland
advances theory that her daughter
may possibly have married.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-04-27

Rev. and Mrs. NJ. S. Freeman and
daughter, Miss Agnes, Mrs. w. s..
Sperry and Mrs. f. M. Cornell went
to Columbus Monday to attend the
Central Ohio Association of Congre-
gational Churches.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-04-27
Woman's BODY Found In River.

Toledo, o.. April 25,-The body o:
an unidentified woman about thirty
years old was taken from the Mau-
NEE river here. II had been in the
water several days Bruises about the
face caused police to believe the
woman was murdered. She was we'll
dressed.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-04-27

New York April 25-'The American steamship, Mon
goa was vessel of 1888 tons and owned by the
International Mercantile Marine 1T left American port
for England April on its second trip since the German
declaration of February l.
The Mongolia carried crew of United States naval
e1nners in charge of lieutenant 1T is of the largest
vessels under the American flag
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-04-27

girdles are made to look as long as
possible. Silver lace woven in the
Paisley pear pattern is used as band
ings. The entire crown of the charm
ing hat Is metal shadow lace.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-04-27
GOOD COMMON SENSE.

| think that good must come OF good
And III of evil. surely unto all
In every place or time. seeing sweet
fruit
Groweth from wholesome roots or
bitter things
From poison stocks--yea, seeing,
too, how spite
Breeds hate. and kindness friends,
or patience peace.
Edwin Arnold.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-04-27
What Women
Like to Know
Smart Spring Gown

The afternoon reception gown here
pictured is of Alice blue velvet cut on
the new straight spring lines, in which
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1917-02-08
NATURE AND THE HARBINGERS
OF SPRING

The winter thus far has been a tie
dious one, filled with storms and cold
unusual and severe. But the methods
through which nature makes prepare
ton for the blooms of spring and the
harvests of summer and autumn, have
been most interesting In their display
The SHOWS, to give life to the soil
when they melt and to feed the
springs in the hills have been almost
constant in their fall which Is certain
proof that the machinery which makes
them possible has been working stead
lily out over the western ocean, while
the winds from the south have come
up from the Gulf of California as a
notice that spring is on the way, that
the intensity Of winter is about to be
broken, apd that nature is making no
mistake.
In response, two sparrows had a
long conversation over a nest built by
a pair of robbins last year, and the
egg man announced a drop of five
cents dozen on eggs.
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1917-02-08

F. Twillegar of Lucille is registered
at the local hotel this week. having
come down to look after some import
ant business matters. While In town
MIR. Twillegar attended religious serv-
Ices at the Methodist church. privi-
lege he says he cannot enjoy at his
home place, Lucille not having min
lister.
The dance and entertainment given
at the Deer Greek school house Friday
night was largely attended and Is said
to have been a most enjoyable affair.
About twenty of the young people of
Whitebird attended the hoe down."
being driven over In the four wheeled
conveyance of Eph Holbrook.
M. c. Shugart, one of the old timers
OF John Day is registered at the local
hotel this week, and will remain until
he RECEIVERS from the effects of
broken limb which has kept him on
the shelf for several weeks. This is
the second time Mr.. Shugart has suf-
fered a fractured limb in few
months.
Hon A. f. Parker recently appoint
ed member of the state land board,
was in this city this week on business
connected with his official duties. Mr.
Parker has many warm friends in
the Salmon river country who were
gratified with his appointment to this
important position, and feel that he
will make good.
j. Arthur Brown and Forest Ranger
Dyar were in the city the early part
of the week looking after the interests
of the local stockmen. The gentlemen
stated that the trip across the prairie
was a humdinger by reason of the
blizzard, and complimented the eli
mate of Salmon river country where
such terrific assaults of the elements
are virtually unknown.
A letter received by Mrs. G. NJ Cone
from Boise, states that Willard DAILY a
former resident of Whitebird has suf-
fered general breakdown in health
and his condition is critical. Mr.. DAILY
recently accompanied the remains of
his deceased wife to Boise for burial
Forest Ranger Lew Brundage and
wife of Pollock are registered at the
! Whitebird hotel this week, and Mrs.
Brundage is receiving medical treat
ment from DR.. w. A. Foskett. They
expect to return to their home in a
few days.
Mr.. Hiram Everest had the misfor-
tune to fall few days ago, and as a
result is suffering from fractured
rib. Mrs. Everest is well up into the
los in point of years, and the injured
member heals slowly.
The revival services at the Methodist
church will close Sunday evening with
an address on Lincoln by Pastor j. s.
Anderson. The services have been well
attended and gratifying results have
been achieved.
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1917-02-08
SCHOOL NOTES

The boys glee club of the high school
sang at the Federated church last
Sunday evening. The services were
In honor of Company E. The glee
clnb's number was q song, 'The Little
Brown Church" This is the first pub
lie appearance of the glee club and
many really appreciated the efforts of
the amateur work. The girls glee club
are planning to sing at the same
church in the future IL everything
goes as planned.
Arrangements have almost been
completed with Oliver M. Elliot, presi-
ident of the Lewiston Normal, to be
the commencement speaker at the
graduation this spring.
A new set of front stage steps for
the auditorium are being made. The
old ones were too weak to serve their
purpose.
The high school teachers averaged
up the work done by the high school
so far. In education there Is what Is
known as normal frequency course"
which is a chart on which there Is a
line representing what a normal high
school should be. The nearer the
grades of the school come to this line
the nearer the school is normal. Ia
king the grades and work of the school
the teachers found that our school was
almost normal. This makes 1t first
class high school. The above method
Of determining a schools work was de
vised by Dean Parker of the Univer-
sity Of Chicago's school of education
and is used extensively In the large
schools.
| All of Mr.. Chamberlain's classes
were given exams last week and the
grades were almost Of the average de-
gree.
The American history class Is now
dealing with the slavery question and
the Civil war. A good deal OF source
reading is being done and reports on
it being given. AS histories sometimes
differ as to whether states rights or
slavery caused the war a discussion
viii take place during one Of the fu-
ture class periods on the subject.
The Baconian Literary society is
planning to give a special program the
evening of Feb. 15. This program will
be presented by the domestic science
and Latin departments under the aus
pieces of the Baconian Literary society
assisted by the high school band. Nc
entertainment Of this kind has ever
been given by this school and this one
should be of unusual interest to all
The first part of the program will bt
devoted to the domestic science depart
! ment and among its specials are Fash
ion Show" Cooking Demonstration
and special readings and music. The
second part of the program will be de
] voted to the Latin department ant
consists of Roman dance and a sh0r
Latin play. full translation and ex
: PLANTATION will be gwen before eacl
act of the play so that no one will b
: at loss to know what is taking plac'
on the stage. The costumes should b.
} quite interesting to the audience Al
everything possible will be done u
make them conform to the period rep
: resented by the play. Quite strenuou
practice has been going on and ever.
indication is that the public, which
E cordially invited, will be pleased wit
the results,