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The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-08-03
PEACE AND PRESS

There is food for thought In the
latest declaration of Chancellor Mi
chaelis, made Saturday in Berlin to
number Of newspaper men, not so
much for tho significance OF its con.
tents. but as warning to the United
States never to allow to become true
what DR.. Mlchaeis declares is true
an allied plan for conquest in the war
Dr. Michaelis' declaration was made
in reply to the recent speech in the
house of commons by David Lloyd
George. The German chancellor AYERS
that this uttcrance OF the British pre-
micr demonstrated that England does
not desire peace by agreement and
understanding, but only conclusion
CT the war which means the enslave-
mont of Germany to the arbitrary vio-
lence OF our enemies"
We in the United States are quite
accustomed to Germany's ambition to
lay the onus for the continuance of the
war on the allies, so there is nothing
new or striking about this charge. In
the eyes of history and the neutral ma
lions, the TeutOnic empire has fran
tic desire to appear as the champion Of
peace.
However, Dr. Michaelis attempts to
submit proof of his statement. Among
other things, he cites statement of
Sir Edward Carson that negotiations
could only begin with Germany after
tho retirement Of her troops beyond
the Rhine; he cites the secret session
OF the French deputies on June 2 when,
he claims, France decided to join with
Russia in greedy plans for conquest
Az to the truth or falsity of Chancel
lor Mlchacls' imputations, the aver
age American Is not in position tc
decide. Naturally, he assumes, better
proof than that advanced by Michaelis
lacking, that they are the latter BE
yopd the charges, whether or not they
could stand tho searching rays o
truth. there lies IA thought, the carry
ing out of which is vital to the success
of the United States in the war-ther,
must be no deviation from the purpos,
for which this country entered thu
conflict,
At present, the country presents M
united front behind the administration
The declared aim OF President Wilson
in asking for tho declaration that
state Of war with Germany exists, tina
the world must be made safe for de
mCcracy" has sounded chords of patri
otlc enthusiasm in the breasts of tn,
American people,
One evidence that tho United States
intends to depart, even the slightest
from this avowodly unscnsh and lofty
purpose would be u barrier to hcl
success. A war of ACKNOWLEDGEMENT has
never been wagod by this country. llel
people win not have such. II is agains
the cherished, traditions of democracy
So, while MithaclIs' charges can b,
taJcn to mean little, they at least yiol'
the thought that tins country must ad
here r,pidly to her one supreme task
an exalted cndcayol, Of rendering th
world In tho future place wherein
The principles of true government ma,
not be swallowed up by medlacyal OF
preston.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-08-03

Using the left hand to shake may
yet become an institution in these
parts If incubation of the battery boys
continues
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-08-03

Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Zulandt and
children returned Monday to their
home In GAINESVILLE after a visit here
with Mr. and Mrs. II. NJ. Zulandt.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-08-03

Dark days for Berlin, says head
limo referring to the restricted light
ing of business houses. There are
darker ahead
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-08-03

Austrian Admiral Njegovan's decla'
ration that U.boats won't win the war
makes it almost unanimous
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-08-03

And, by tho way, 1t will he dead easy
for these battery boys to acclimate
themselves to Alabama weather, If the
present wave keeps up,
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-08-03
ELECTED
BY SCHOOL BOARD

Miss Fac Cline was reelected to her
position in the faculty of the local high
school at meeting of the board of ed
ucation Monday evening. Other teach
ers elected were: Mary Schnebly,
Julia Branyon and Ruth Nixon for the
grammar schools, and Mary Mason and
Ruth Montgomery, assistant teachers.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-08-03
II. N. HUKTSBERGER

Fire, Life, Health and Accident, LA.
bIlIty, Automobile, Plato Glass Insur
ance. Security bonds written. Real
Estate Sold. Money Loaned.
Room I McDermott Bldg. 1os 9. Main
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-08-03
NAB THE SL.ACKERSl'

Attorneys.general of the United
States can do nothing which will
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-08-03
STREAM g. RIMER
FRANK o. LEVERIN0
ATTORNEY .ATIAW

All business OF legal nature given
prompt attention and especially to
practice In the Probate Court. ONES
No. 8 East High street. Mt. Vernon. O.
New Phone. Office 104.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-08-03
The JOhnston.WaIke CraCkin Co.
SALE
OF REAL ESTATE

In pursuance of an order of the Pro-
bate Court of Knox County, ONO, | VIII
offer for sale at public auction on
The Lamar register., 1917-12-12
The TempermentaI Artist.

The Art World Magazine is willing
to admit that the public taste and
preferences In art is not to be despised,
and 1t thinks artists should consider
IL )se preferences. 1t says:
"An artist only honors himself when
he never loses for one moment the
thought of pleasing that great world
public. He should seek forever to
captivate It, not merely by pleasing 1t,
but by pleasing II so much that 1t Will
be delighted to take OFF his hat to him,
'rIHl; the glver of all good things for
having created him, and honor Itself
by mailing his name high up In the
cripple of fame. Thus he will win a
niche in the heart of mankind, which
means the immortal love Of the race,
The truly wise and great
~tlst digs down deep into the heart
md soul of man, there to sense II he
,Gin what the race is feeling, thinking
and longing to have expressed for
fSr!f-In the hope Of being enraptured
by the nobility of the forms In which
me artist expresses the things which
'e finds there"
The Lamar register., 1917-12-12
The Mate S
Mate
By M. GOLDSMITH

Ccspyright. 1917. Western Newspaper Union-j
The third day out of port, and the
ocean was as calm as a mill pond. Not
so the heart of the first mate of the
good steamer Oceanica. He had
weathered many n hurricane, but had
never experienced such an emotional
storm rs now swept over his soul. The
unconscious cause of 1t sat on deck
near the bridge reading "A novel;
bright, brown-halred maiden with rosy
checks and an exuberance of spirits,
an American rosebud who had been
touring in Europe and was now home
ward bound. Mrs. Laird, her mother,
who accompanied her, lay in her cabin
seaslck, and Irene, firing of the stuffy
air amidshlps, had come on deck to
breathe old Neptune's ozone.
Spying the mate on the bridge, she
nodded pleasantly. "Mr. Caldwell" b"
she said, "you promised to take me
through the engine room and show me
the machinery"
$50 l did" he replied. "If you are
ready, this Will be as good a time as
any,"
Calling the second mate to take his
place, he descended the ladder. Irene
had risen, and placing her arm in his,
they wended their way lelsurely TO the
engine room. Truly she was vision
Of loneliness and the mates heart beat
as loudly-so 1t seemed TO him-as did
the pulsating machinery.
Next they turned their steps toward
the room where the dynamo whirred
and sang as It turned out current for
the ships illumination. The mate ex-
planned in detail the delicate contrlv-
ance, while Irene listened with evident
interest.
"Thank you ever so much, Mr.. Cald-
WELL" she said; I've enjoyed 1t huge
ly, but l really must turn In now. VIII
you escort me to the cabin entrancer
He left her at the door and wan
dered back to the bridge with his head
in a whirl. If he could but do some
thing TO show the girl how much he
loved her, and to make himself worthy
Of her love in return.
Next day n sudden storm trans
formed the ocean into a chaos of hills
and valleys. The squall changed TO
tempest which bufTetted the big ship
about like a cork. Irene dragged her
self on deck It was her only salvation
The Lamar register., 1917-12-12
Buttons a By.Produet of Beer.

The spent yeast which collects In
hrcweries ana distilleries is put
through IA process which turns 1t out In
the form Of buttons. dOor-bell plates
and knife handles. Formerly this left
over material was considered to be u
bothersume waste; now 1t is utilized,
every bit Of 1t. As it is gathered from
the watts the yeast is of dirty, gray
brown color. The first operation is to
dye 1t and then to work 1t over until II
assumes the form of powder and can
be hot-pressed into any form. In this
stuge II is called "ernollth." II may be
sawed, scraped, filed. drilled. engraved,
turned to an edge and polished.-POpu-
lar Science Monthly.
The Lamar register., 1917-12-12
mot that / know ofn

"wait minuter cried Caldwell.
''Do you wear steel in your corsets,
Miss Laird?"
Irene blushed and looked troubled.
That's "A strange question to ask u
lady" she said.
"Never mind the unconventIonalIty
Of the question. Answer me-"
Yes"
Then the mystery Is solved. Yester-
day l took Irene, Miss Laird, l mean,
into the dynamo house. The current
probably magnetized her corsets and
they in turn affected the needle"
And lucky thing 1t was" laughed
the captain. But for that maGnetiza-
tlon, these poor fellows would now be
in their watery grave. Be careful, Miss
Laird, that you don't turn other heads
besides that of the compass.
That evening Mr.. Caldwell and Miss
Laird had a private conversation be
hind one OF the boats that had done
such excellent service during the day.
by the time the couple returned Miss
Laird had promised to be the mates
mate.
The Lamar register., 1917-12-12
Raised Her Own curIs.

Elizabeth had accompanied her
mother down town on shopping trip.
While mother was busy selecting her
goods Elizabeth wandered over to the
office quarters, which were on that
floor, and stood looking into the win
dow Of the cashiers cage. Noticing
the pretty golden curls Of the child, the
cashier asked: Little girl, where did
you get those pretty curls7" Elizabeth
did not answer and the young man
again asked, In a teasing way: Where
did your mamma buy them7"
In scornful and emphatic tone
Elizabeth answered: "She never
buved 'em: raised EN-"
The Lamar register., 1917-12-12
Knock Their Coal off an Arctic Bluff

The United States has granted pat
ent on the farthest north coal mine on
the American continent. The mine is
on the shore Of the Arctic ocean at a
point called Corwin Bluff, 16O miles
north Of the arctic circle. The coal
veins Outcrop over the water from the
blur, so that boats may come under
the veins and knock off what they need
into their bunkers. The coal was first
observed in 1913, and subsequent to
that time whalers and other boats have
been in the habit of dropping in at the
point whenever In need of fuel. The
United States revenue cutters Corwin
and Thetis often coal there. The pat
ent was issued to Charles McIntach-
The Lamar register., 1917-12-12
Keep Moving.

Keep movingl That is life's secret
all the way. When progress ceases,
you begin to lose ground. When growth
is at an end, decay begins. Do not let
yourself think you know enough, even
though your diploma is hanging
framed upon the wall. Do not imag-
Inc you are good enough even though
your acquaintances unite in speak
ing well of you. Keep moving The
day that shows no gain to your credit
means loss.-Exchange
The Lamar register., 1917-12-12

from seasiclness, and by holding on to
the rails and ropes she managed to
reach her chair near the bridge. Mate
Caldwell WAS not long in discovering
her and greeted her cordially.
SHAY I come on the bridge" asked
Irene wistfully. She felt tlmid in this
whlI of elements.
Caldwell hesitatCd.
"I0u may come up II you like" he
saii. 'hut only for a minute" He
helped her up the steep steps, holding
her hand longer than necessity re-
qu.rad and showed her now to steady
against the rail.
"Pleasc, sir" said the man at the
wheel; there's something the matter
with the needle"
Indeed the compass showed unmis-
taxable signs Of perturbation as Irene
passed H. Caldwell left the girls side
ana looked at the box. The needle was
calmly pointing ahead without a ire
NOR
THE wind must have affected your
vision, Brown he said and resumed
his place near his fair companion. The
allotted. ten minutes heightened to an
hour ana n quarter.
II must go" she said at length.
Mother has not had her breakfast
yet. She may be waiting for me-"
He helped her down and as far as
the cabin door, after which he re.
The Lamar register., 1917-12-12
Ancient Marine Homes.

The most interesting Of the earlier
habitations Of man are the curious
lake dwellings of the age of bronze.
These were usually built on piles sunk
into the bottom of lakes, some distance
from the shore. Large trees were
felled, the trunks of which were sharp
ened on one end and driven into the
mud by mallets used in the hands OF
the builders, who worked from q raft.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-13
Ruthless Submarine Warfare Is Attacked
 In Senate Measure

Washington, Feb. 13-A bill direct ed against ruthless submarine war fare and proposing to open the porls, harbors and waters of the United States in time of war to warshlps or vessels of belligerents against -h orn such warfare is waged was introduc- ed today by Senator Salisbury of Delaware, president Drotempore of the senate and member of the for eign relation committee. At his re- quest it was refefred to. the commit tee
 The bill is entitled "An act to dis courage the violation of international law upon the high seas"
 This measure" said Senator Salisbury, may enable the govern ment without a declaration of war to assist in preventing violation of in- ternational rights at sea, by giving as- sistance to those engaged in abating unreStrained and unwarranted sys- tems of warfare. It is a step that may be effective in the present inter- national crisis without a declaration of war on our part
 Other senators pointed out that the bill would permit the United States to give aid to the Entente allies as long as the German submarine campaign is maintained. without any further action by congress, giving the presi- dent auth ority to use armed forces
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-13
OPPOSITION TO MILITARY BILL
 DURING HEARING
Four Items in Draft Cues tioned- Large Attend
 ance at Session.
(Special to The Farmer.)

Hartford, Feb. 13-Considerable op- position developed this afternoon to the military bill, the draft of which was submitted to the committee on military affairs last week. When the hearing was called oppo- sition developed to these features:
 Provision for draft by lot.
 Authorization of the mayor to call out the militia when the governor is not available.
 Care of dependent families of sol diers.
 Pension provisions.
 It was urged that the item referring to the care of dependent families is not specific enough, and a clearer and more definite statement was asked.
 It was suggested that the pension provisions be made broader so that mothers would be included. As the draft stands, only dependent widows and children are named. ! There was a large attendance at the hearing, and among those present was Major J. Moss Ives of Danbury, who drafted the bill for the special military advisory board appointed by Gov. Holcomb.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-13
BIG DEFICIENCY X BILL PR0BED IN SENATE SESSION Minority Leader O'Sullivan Asks Pertinent Questions
 About Items. MANAGEMENT LAX
 AYERS HEMINGWAY Measure is Put on Table for Further Inquiry By
 Senate Leader.
Special to The Farmer.)


 Hartford, Feb. 13-Senator F.. B. leaer today held up the Deficiencies Bill, which calls for an expenditure of $690,5O28e to cover deficiencies of the last two years. in various state de- partments It was tabled for further investigation.
 Senator. O'Su1livan particularly in- quired into the provision to cover a $3O,O00 deficiency in the printing of public documents. Senator Boyd, chairman of the committee on appro- priations, said the increased cost Of paper and labor are partly responsible for the miscalculation.
 Senator Hemin gway, Democrat, Of Hartford, said there must be very lax management somewhere when the state could come no nearer than this in estimating the expenditures for two years. He expressed the hope that under the new budget system such dis crepancies will be done away with
 The resolution was about to be put to a vote when Senator O'Sullivan arose and asked that the bill be put on the table until he has had a chance to further consider it. It was tabled.
 When the bill came up today for consideration, Senator Boyd reported some minor change. including the ad- dition of a deficiency of $10,000 in stead of $5,O00 for the care of the sick and wounded. A new item of $500, deficiency in the Hartford coun- ty common pleas court was added.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-13
FEAR RAIDS AS
 VILLA BANDITS
 NEAR BOUNDARY

Columbus, N. M., Feb. 13-The boldness of the band of Villa follow CTS who have made camp at Palomas, Mex, only six miles below the inter national boundary, is interpreted here as a political rather than a military move by Villa.
 While the military authorities here say that another raid on this place by the Villa forces is not expected, pre- cautionary measures are being taken, including instructions to a fleet of air planes with observers to make flight today along the border in the hope of obtaining further information about conditions in Palomas.
 Persons here claiming to be in touch with Villas plans say if the rebels are allowed to occupy Palomas undisturb ed other border towns will be seized, including JuareZ.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-13
AMERICANS WITH GERARD LODGING
 FOOD SHORTAGE.
Find Conditions in SWitZer- land More Pleasant Than
 In Germany.

Berne, via Paris, Feb. 13.-Ameri
 cans who arrived here from Germany with Ambassador Gerard are congrat- ulating themselves on having escaped further wrestling with Ger many's food problem Butcher windows, well stocked with assorted meats, such as are seen here, are an unwonted sight in Berlin Meat is now so scarce in the German capital, that it is never
 hung in windows ito attract buyers,
 but it is speedily distributed without advertising. Customers keep in close
 touch with the butcher so as to know when the next meagre supply will be on sale.
 Virtually all meat is sold on a card entitling each person to have a pound weekly. but dishes made of kidneys, 1 lungs and other scraps can be bought in restaurants without a card. Game
 and poultry are exempt from the card
 system and command extraordinary
 prices. The maximum prices of pork
 and mutton range from 50 to 70 cents,
 but a dollar more is paid at back
 doors for, despite Germany's genius for organization, much \ surreptitious dealing prevails. Even German off, cials, usually models of the strictest obedience to the laws, give hungry children the advantage of a loose in- depreciation and do not put awkward questions.
 The, rich of course suffer compara- lively little. They are still able to buy high priced poultry or fish. Turkeys
 geese and chickens still are displayed
 in poulterers' windows and bear labels
 announcing that they can be pur-
 chased at from $1.30 to $1.60 a pound.
 Cases have been even reported where l a fat goose brought more than s30. The poorer people, especially in Ber- lin, undoubtedly are suffering from hunger, as their food is confined main ly, to bread, potatoes, turnips and low
 grade marmalade. It is generally as- serted that in the country districts the
 food problem is less pressing than in the big cities, producers retaining
 supplies for home consumption. In spite however, of the fact that fod is very scarce, one seldom sees any one visibly showing marks of un-
 der feeding. Some elderly persons and some anxious mothers look emaciated
 and reduced weight is quite general. l A common question asked when
 friends meet is ''How many pounds
 have you lost ?" 1 The general verdict is that the health of the people is better than before the war when over eating had almost assumed the character of a national besetting sin. Short com | mons are borne cheerfully and the l people are mostly disposed to jest 1 over the matter where the pinch is l not too keen.
 The big crowds at the variety shows (Continued on Page 9
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-13

Washington Feb. 13-Bern's formal announcement that the time has expired for all exceptions the essness turned attention today the questions which confront the American in whatever steps may to meet the situation.
 President Wilson abandoned his usual morning game of golf and remained at work in his study In the afternoon the cabinet met and went the situation
 While it reiterated today that the president would not be rushed into it plain that all officials realized that the much feared overt act might come at any time.
 Some members of the families of officials attached to the Austro Hungary embassy have arranged to leave the United States with Count Von Bernstor and his party In quar- ters these regarded significant of the indefinite state of relations with Austria Hungary
 This Count Won Bernstorfs last day in Washington. The former ambassador and Countess Bernsor the embassy staff will leave here late tonight for New York where they take passage tomorrow the Danish liner Frederk VIII for home.
 The count and countess spent much of the day in bidding adeu to friends of whom they number many and completing filth hour packing Final arrangements also had been made for turning the embassy Dr. Paul Ritter Swiss
 minister who will look after German interests in the United States.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-13
NO EXCITEMENT
 IN GERMANY AT
 BREAK WITH U. s.
First Americans Reach Am sterdam With Stories That
 Berlin is Calm.

Rotterdam, Feb 1.-Two Amer1- cans who have reached Rotterdam since thel break in diplomatic rela- tions between Germany and the United States, although in both cases their passports had been applied for before the rupture, gave similar accounts or present conditions in Germany to the Associated Press today. One of these men came from Berlin, the other from Frankfort Each had been in Ger many a little more than year, and in that time each man lost 30 pounds in weight.
 Theodore Wurslin,> an engineer Of Jamaica, N. Y., said his experiences with workingmen in Berlin showed him that they were tired of war put, nevertheless, determined to hold out. Many of them. earn good wages, vir- tually all of which they spend for food and they are thus better off than per sons higher in the social scale. MT. Wurslin said he often saw groups of British, French and Russian war pris- oners, especially Russians, sweeping the streets, carting goods and per- forming other labor. He said they were never molested' or insulted. Of MT. Wurslins 10 American associates
 
 Germany, whatever happened.
 The other American is a New York business man, who said the food sit uation was very bad in Frankfort. He told narrowing stories of the hard ships undergone by the people, who, he said, were utterly weary of the war but entirely devoted to the, military leaders,.
 Both these men asserted that the break between Germany and America had caused no excitement, that Amer jeans in Germany were well treated and th,t no apprehension need be felt for the welfare of those left behind. While agreeing that most articles of food were still to be had by persons with well filled purses, they said the poorer classes were suffering but that the country was not near the starva- tiOD point