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The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1917-04-20
Two Lose Lives in Cabin Fire.

Leadville.-A fire which destroyed
small cabin near here and which
was supposed to have been incense
quential, proved to have caused the
deaths of Belle Crowley and Tony
Guzman, both Of this city, the re-
mains of whose bodies were found in
the ruins. Another man and woman
who were in the cabin at the time
made their escape.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1917-04-20
Ask Redistribution Of Food Supply.

Berne, Switzerland Swiss Social
lists with close German relations
learn on what they regard as indis-
putable authority that the represen-
tatives of about one-half of the strik-
ers in Berlin formulated demands un-
der which the German government
was called upon to confiscate all
foodstuffs. redistribute them equally
and revoke the order reducing the
bread supply.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1917-04-20
Ample Surplus for War Emergency.

The people of Colorado are in the
best financial condition that they have
been in the history of the state and
are well prepared with money to meet
war needs, according to a report is
sued by Grant McFerson, state bank
commissioner. The report is in the
form of an abstract of the re-
sources of 179 state and savings
banks. twenty eight private banks
and twenty trust companies and
shows that the total resources of
these banks is now $685., 669.97, as
compared to s7s,459,55S.2O three
months ago and as compared to $751;
S96,441.13 one year ago.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1917-04-20
Plant Seeds on Arbor pay.

Denver.-Goy. Gunter's Arbor Day
proclamation naming April 20 for that
ceremony was an innovation in that
it was the first of the long line OF
similar state documents to urge the
planting of seeds in addition to trees
and shrubs. 1t calls on the citizenry
to aid in the campaign for more food.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1917-04-20
U. S. Flag on London Buildings.

London, April 20.-For the first
time in history foreign flag will fly
with the Union Jack of England over
Westminster on Friday. The British
commissioner of works ordered that
the Stars and Stripes on that day ny
with the British ensign on all public
buildings-as an extraordinary trib-
ute to America
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1917-04-20
Spain to BE Prepared for War.

Madrid.-King Alfonso, reviewing
the troops who were leaving for Mo-
rocco, made the significant state
ment; 1T is necessary that We shall
keep in constant state Of prepare.
ton. although Spain wishes to main.
tain policy of absolute neutrality
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1917-04-20

Admits Error In Lawson Trial.
Holding that the trial and convic-
ton of John R. Lawson for the muir
der Of John Nimmo, Oct. IS, 1913. was
and is void because of the invalidity
Of the entire proceedings and because
of the confessed prejudicial errors in
the trial, Attorney General Leslie E.
Hubbard filed in the State Supreme
Court a confession Of error in the
case and asked that the court set
aside the judgment and remand tho
case for trial or take such other &C
ton, ~ the court seeo ut
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1917-04-20

Miss Rankin on Lands Committee.
Washington.-Miss Jeanette Rank
in of Montana was named by the Re
publicans to be member of the House
public lands committee-her first
committee assignment
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1917-04-20
Use Of Flags for Ads Must stop.

A vigorous warning that all persons
or concerns using the United States
flag for advertising purposes will be
subject to prosecution under the law,
has been issued by the district attor-
ney's office Such use of the flag Is
prohibited by statute, the guilty per-
son being subject to a fine of 800 or
imprisonment
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1917-04-20
Denver Win. openino Game

Denver-In the opening game OF
the season Denver defeated Omaha
by score of to L.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1917-04-20
Grad. Crossings Ordered Made safe.

The Public Utilities Commission ad-
dressed letter to all of the railroad
companies operating lines within the
state of Colorado ordering them to
place all grade crossings on their re-
spective lines in safe condition. The
commission said In the letter that
this year promised to set new mark
for automobile travel across the state
and that it was necessary that every
precaution against accident be taken.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1917-04-20
start Fund to Increase Farm Crops.

The spring drive for increased crops
this year in Colorado is on. Fears Of
crop shortage were lessened when the
governors war council, means and
ways committee and chairmen of sub
committees, conferred with Gov.
Julius c. Gunter at the capitol and de-
cided on a campaign that will bring
intensified and extensive planting. 1t
was voted to raise by popular sub
scription $4,000 or more to put the
plan Of the war council under way
Of this amount $4,000 was subscribed
in conference by Governor Gunter
and several other patriotic members.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1917-04-20

Turks driven back farther by Brit
ish In McsOpotamia.
Defense League at Namlquipa de-
fcals band Of villlsths
British and French air pilots drop
many bombs on German city OF Frei
burg,
ToutonH ropulsed In attack on al
lied position IN Cerna region OF Mace.
donna.
Seventeen British. French and
American" airplanes destroyed by
Germans
British report further progress In
offensive north of st. Quentin and In
the region OF Lens.
Germans launch powerful attack in
heavy force along BapauInc,Cambrai
road and gain foOthold In Laguicourt
Vice Admiral Browning OF British
navy and Rear Admiral DcGrnsso OF
the French navy confer With AmerI
can officials
British troops entered Lens and St
Quentin In face OF desperate resist
nnco Of Germans. British capture Lie
vim and Cite st Pierre.
Northwest OF St Quentin the British
advanced on line between liargi
court and Metz En- Couture, capturing
two woods, the Sart farm and the VII
lage of Gonzoncourt
German casualties as reported In
the German official casualty lists dur
ing the month OF March total 54,S03
men. according to Il statement made
public in London bringing the total
up to more than 3,0OU.Vuu,
Conflicting statements come from
Berlin and Paris concerning the sue
cess of the new French offensive be
tween scissors and Rheims Ger
many claims attacks have been re
pulsed at every hand and says 2.l0o
French have boen captured, Paris
estimates German losses in killed,
wounded and captured at 100000, n
staggering total for two days of war
fare. French battle line extended
we'll into the Champagne region First
line German positions on front . l-3
miIos long taken Germans launch
series of lvTociOus counter attacks to
regain lost ground, but all have been
rppulscd, 1900 men having been cap
turod by the French In one group,
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1917-04-20
Guard Seeking War Strength.

Guard Seeking War Strength.
A whirlwind campaign to recruit
the Colorado National guard to frll
war strength, with the aim of estab-
fishing it as one OF the most finished
state military organizations in the
country, was set rolling in Denver
and several adjoining towns.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1917-04-20

Clayton College Free From Taxation.
Property belonging to Clayton Col
lege of Denver is not taxable by the
city. according to decision returned
by the State Supreme Court.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1917-04-20

Spanish Ship Sunk; Eighteen Dead,
Madrid.-The Spanish steamship
Tom has been torpedoed and sunk
without warning. Eighteen lives were
lost
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1917-04-20
COLORADO
STATE NEWS
COMING EVENTS.
m se~spapsr Union New. Service.

COMING EVENTS.
May l72O-ConyentIon Colorado Sun
day School Association at Colorado
SPRING.
June 2l22-Christian Endeavor Con-
vention at Salida.
Aug. National Convention OF Afri-
can Race at Denver.
Sept, l7-22-Coiorado State Fair at Pu-
eblo.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1917-04-20
LATEST NEWS
EPITOMIzED
FROM rElEoRAPHic REPORTo
THAT COVER THE WEEKS
EVENTS.
OF MOST INTEREST
KEEPING TIE READER POSTED
ON MOST IMP RTAkT
CURRENT TOPICS.
About the War

western Newspaper Union New. -ervie..
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-05-18
Military Registration Oc-
ours Shortly
MUST GIVE SERVICES
Precinct officials To Receive No Rec
ompense For Their Work Which
Is Considered The Patriotic
Duty OF Each One

The census which will be taken
shortly in Knox county of all young
men between the ages of II and 80
who are liable for military service
will be directly in the hands of the
county board of elections.
The federal law left the method of
enumeration open to the various
states but prescribed that, where no
such plan had been devised, the reg
istration should be in the hands of
three county officials. Ohio, howev-
er, at the recent session of the leg
islature, enacted a law anticipating
the conscription and providing that
1t should be done by the regular cleo
ton officials.
Chief Deputy Samuel H. Peterman
stated Wednesday morning that he
regards it as the patriotic duty of
the clerks and judges of the various
precincts throughout the county to
oiiiciate in taking the census. There
is no recompense in connection with
it, all work being of a voluntary ma
ture.
If, however, states Mr.. Peterman,
clerks or judges find it imperative
that they be elsewhere or in event
of sickness, they must notify the
chief deputy who will name substi-
tutes. This notification should be
made at the earliest possible date,
says Mr.. Peterman.
The census blanks are in the hands
of Sheriff w. e. Mossholder, to whom
they we're mailed by the federal gov
ernment.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-05-18
Arm FRACTURED
ARTHUR McELRoY PAINFULLY
INJURED WHILE PLAYING

Arthur, the 1i-year-old son son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank McElroy. sus-
tanned fractured left arm at the
elbow at his home on Pennsylvania
avenue Tuesday evening when the
boy with whom he was playing ac-
cidentally tripped him. Young Nc
Elroy was taken to the Mt Vernon
hospital Wednesday morning for an
X.ray examination which disclosed
the fracture.
IN falling to the ground after be-
ing tripped, the boy fell on his left
arm, but it was not known that he
fractured it until Wednesday when
local physician was called to the
residence to make an examination.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-05-18
LOSERS ENTERTAIN
BRANDON REBEkAH "GREENS"
GIVEN BouNTEoUs SUPPER

Brandon, May l6-The losers in
the attendance contest in Lyman
Lodge, No 527, Daughters Of Re
bekah, of this place, the Pinks, enter
tanned the winners, the Greens, last
night with a delicious two-course din
ner in the lodge rooms. There were
about 70 members of the lodge pres
ent and all enjoyed the dinner. Even
the Pinks showed signs of cooling
their wrath over losing when they
ate the dainty morsels which were es-
pecially prepared for the women be-
longing to the Greens. Following the
dinner, a social hour was enjoyed.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-05-18

bridges had been blown up. Instead of
lingering, l returned, as had seen the
cavalry fording the stream.
However, on the morning Of Mon
day, the 10Th, asked our head sur
geon for an ambulance, but he refused,
as he suspected my motives and did
not think it necessary or sensible for
me to be killed. | then went to the
chauffeur and ordered the ambulance
out on the road and filed it with what
i found that seemed necessary and
then urged the man to drive it. He
answered me that We could not go un-
less we had the necessary permits.
81 replied that this was no time to
wait for permits. In very short time
j reached the bridge which was being
temporarily put up, watched the work
for twenty minutes, then dashed up
to this structure, and am glad to say
mine was the first ambulance to cross.
Joined the heavy artillery, and when
shouted at by a sentinel | answered
Service, service and passed on with
the artillery We had to wait for a
second bridge to be constructed and.
then found ourselves in Noyon, only
twenty-four hours after the last Ger.
mans had moved away.
Every woman between the ages of
fourteen and thirty had been carried
Off by Germans nine days before the
retreat began. Thus all these poor
people whom we found crowded in the
cellars had hideous tales to tell.
"None of the French civil population
had had any meat of any kind for sew
enteen months. They had lived on
black bread and rice. Many had died
In their struggle to keep alive, and the
mortality among the children had been
terrible. The bodies Of those who had
died had been kept for FIVE days un-
buried In the midst Of the living.
"In the orphan asylum, in a small
room. the beds were so close together
that they touched, and on these beds
were children who had slept without
mattresses, pillows or covering since
the month of December, In their clothes,
unwashed, unkempt and uncared for.
No words can describe their condition.
"The wounded French who were
still In the hospital had not been cared
for and were being slowly taken into
our own hospital at Compiegne, which
10 twenty-three kilometers from No
yon. The men who were brought in at
midnight had been reduced to the last
gasp"
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-05-18
MARTINSBuRG
Some News Items From the Clay
Township Metropolis

Mr.. and Mrs. John Harris Of How.
ard and MIR. and Mrs. Vincy Harris
of Bladensburg spent Sunday with
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Shrontz.
Mrs. Mamie Wolfe of Danville is
visiting Mr.. and Mrs William Ber-
ger.
Mrs Ross Pumphrey has returned
from an extended stay in Mt. Yer
non.
DIR. and Mrs. J. F.. Shrontz are Oh
a motor trip to Newark and Dayton.
w. I. Cline attended the Bromley
meetings in Newark last week.
Mr. and Mrs. David Clutter and
Mr.. and Mrs. Oliver McMilleon at.
tended the funeral of Mrs. Cornelius
Culison at Danville Sunday
Follett McClelland was in Colum.
bus Monday on business.
Mr.. and Mrs. Waldo Grief of tUica
visited Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Grief Sat
urday.
Mrs. j. ). Schooler, Glenn and
Glare Schooler of Columbus were
guests of Mrs. E. E. Kerr Saturday
and Sunday.
Miss Pearl Blackburn of Freder-
icktown spent the weekend with
friends.
Lester Beeney has purchased a
new touring car.
Ross Wolfe and Miss Genevieve
Hampshire of Mt. Vernon were the
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Archie Hamp-
shire Sunday.
Senior commencement Friday night
and the alumni banquet Saturday
night.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-05-18
MILFORD
Attractive Items From Western
Knox County

Manville Pickering spent Monday
in Columbus.
Martha Latta is spending few
days in Mt. Vernon.
Elizabeth Woodruff Of near Cen
terburg is visiting Miss Angeline
Bishop.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Cooper OF
Mt. Vernon spent Sunday with Mr..
and Mrs. Hugh Hobbs.
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. M. Bottomfield
spent Sunday in Mt. Vernon with
Mr.. and Mrs Charles Clark.
Mrs. Robert Bishop very pleasant
ly entertained the Needlcraft club
Thursday afternoon, May 10. Delic-
ious refreshments we're served. The
club will meet with Mrs. A. r. CAN'T
June Z.
Mrs. John Litzenberg and Mrs.
Frank Chapman and daughter, Mar
celia, spent Saturday in Mt. Vernon
Mrs. e. F. Higgins is visiting her
daughter, Mrs. Bert Rine, for severak
days.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-05-18
Annual Reunion Is "At The
Foot Of Bunker Hill"
ELKS' DUTY OUTLINED
Every Member Should De
eide On His Part In Crisis
Confronting Nation

The place of meeting of the next
annual grand lodge of Elks is to be
held at Boston, ''at the foot of Bunk.
er Hill,' says a message in the hands
of William c. Appleton, secretary of
Mt. Vernon Lodge, No. 140 B. P. o.
Elks, which is from the noble exalted
ruler, Edward Rightor The letter
comes from New Orleans, La, and
comes as a general reply to the many
letters which have been received at
the office of the grand exalted ruler
regarding the duty of all good Elks
in the natiopal crisis.
The letter summarizes the many
branches of national work in the war
that may be entered by any citizens
the encouragement of enlistment,
Red Cross work, farm work to pre-
vent lack of food supplies and
numerous smaller duties.
In regard to the duties named
above, the grand exalted ruler states
in his message to all good Elks" that
it is for each individual to decide
what he may do for the good of his
country.
The letter calls on all members to
do their duty, whatever it may be,
and in lodge work not only to be
careful of the order, but above all to
do nothing that would touch on any
thing unpatriotic. The letter says
that the order is to be aided, but if
anything that would aid and help the
order could be done that would un-
dermine in the least the government,
that thing must be left undone. BE
fore the order comes the nation" is a
statement in the message.
The message is signed by Grand
Exalted Ruler Edward Rightor, by
Grand Secretary J. Fred Robinson.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-05-18

Fabrics are greatly used by the mil
liners, and whole hats, crowns and
brims are fashioned of crepe de chine.
geOrgette, chiffon. satin, taffeta or
whatever the designer happens to
fancy. Georgette and crepe de chine
are perhaps more used than any of the
other materials, always excepting nets
and laces, aud hat entirely covered
with Grape and showing straw only in
the facing Of the wide brim is some
times untrimmed save for a drapery
and knot of the Grape. Other Grape
covered models are flower trimmed or
feather trimmed.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-05-18
MRS. AMANDA STROUSE
BRINkHAvEN OcToGENARIAN,
TAKEN BY GRIM REAPER

Mrs. Amanda Strouse succumbed
to a complication of diseases Incl
dent to advanced years Monday even
ing at 10 o'clock at her home about
one mile south of Brinkhaven at the
age of 86. The deceased had been
i'll for some time. She is survived
by one son, II. s.. Strouse. who made
his home with his mother until her
demise. The funeral was held We'd
nesday morning at 10 o'clock at the
Baptist church near Brinkhaven, Rev.
w. e. Hollett of Danville conducting
the services. Interment was made in
the cemetery at the church.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-05-18
Oven Efficiency.

Some women find use for both
their range oven and a small remov-
able oven at the same time. When
baking cookies, set the small oven on
the front Of the stove and use both
ovens You will be through in short
time.
When you want to cook one kind
of food slowly and another rapidly,
set the small oven on at the back of
the stove and use it for slow heat.
Keep the range oven hot. In this way
you may bake custards, apples or light
bread as slowly as desired and at the
same time be cooking pies or biscuits
in hot oven.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-05-18
EXAMS
For War Service Passed By
Local Physicians
Drs. Blair, CiaypooI and Pumphrey
SuccessfuI-Not to Mobilize
Before Three Months

The examinations passed at the
Columbus barracks Tuesday after
noon by Drs. H. W. Blair, John R.
Claypool and ]. M. Humphrey of this
city added three more local physic-
ians to the number being steadily in
creased for efficient service in the
field in time of war.
The examination which the physic-
ians passed gives them their COM
missions which will arrive here soon
Orders to mobilize for active service
will probably not be received before
three months.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-05-18
CHAs. A. Craig
DIES AT MT. VERNON HOSPITAL
WAS ILL SIX MONTHS

After an illness at the Mt. Vernon
hospital covering a period of almost
six months, Charles A. Craig, 2O2
West Walnut street, glass-worker,
passed away at that institution
Tuesday evening about 9:30 o'clock.
The deceased was 63 years of age
and is survived by his wife, Mrs.
Martha Craig. Following funeral SER
vices here, the remains will be ship
ped to GAINESVILLE for interment.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-05-18
Catarrh Cannot Be Cured

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS. as they
cannot reach the seat of the disease.
Catarrh is a local disease, greatly in-
fiuenced by constitutional conditions.
and in order to cure it you must
tarrh Cure is taken internally and
acts thru the blood on the mucous sur.
faces of the system. Halls Catarr3
Cure was prescribed by one of the best
physicians in this country for years IT
is composed of some of the best tonics
known, combined with some of tho
best blood purifiers. The perfect COM
bination of the ingredients in Halls
Catarrh Cure is what produces such
wonderful results in catarrhal cond1.
tions. Send for testimonials. free.
F. ]. CHENEY & CO., Props. Toledo. O.
All Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills for constipatto8
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-05-18
A PERMANENT
income

Have you ever thought of it in this
way?
Every twenty-five dollars you save
gives you a permanent income for
life and these little incomes added to
frequently, will place you beyond
want.
On sums of $500 or more deposited
for one year, we pay so interest,
payable semi-annually.
The KNOX SAVINGS G. LOAN ASSN.
Cor Vine and Main SITS.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-05-18
We SAFEGUARD
CAREFULLY THE INTERESTS OF
OUR DEPOSITORS-T BUCK
EYE STATE BUILDING AND
LOAN CO., RANKIN BUILDING,
22 WEST GAY STREET, CoLUM-
BUS, OHIO.

1. Our securities first mortgages on
homes and farms.
2. Under most careful appraisement.
3. No loans to officers or directors.
4. We hold insurance policies to pro-
tect against loss by fire, cyclone,
tornado, windstorm, embezzle-
ment, burglary, etc.
). Our business carefully audited.
6. Assets $13,6O0,000. Five per
cent paid on time deposits.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-05-18
MRS. anna RAMSEY
DIES AT AGE OF 20 YEARS OF
COMPLICATIONS

Mrs. Anna Ramsey died Wednes-
day morning about 10 o'clock at her
home on the Gambler road after an
illness OF complication of diseases.
The deceased was 10 years old and
leaves a sister, Mrs. Susan Edleblute
OF Alexandria, Ind, and two sons,
William Scott of Morgan Center and
Silas Scott of Fallsburg.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-05-18
MRS. BELT BURNED
GAS EXPLOSION INJURIES LADY,
WEDNESDAY MORNING

Mrs. Burgess Belt was severely,
but not seriously, burned about her
face Wednesday morning about 1880
o'clock at her home on West Vine
street by an explosion Of gas in a
range on which she had started to
prepare dinner. There was nobody
with Mrs. Belt at the time, but she
called neighbors who, in turn, sum-
moned a physician.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-05-18
FROM THE FRONT
Or. Carreps Wife Was Only a Day
Behind the Germans.
FIRST AMBULANCE OVER.

An Appeal From the Trenches For the
Children and Sick In Noyon After the
Retreat of the Germans From the
City Recently.
In her letter of appeal for clothing
and food Nine. Alexis Carrel, wife of
DR.. Carrel. thus describes her entrance
into city day after it had been re-
taken by the Bitish-French soldiers:
"On Sunday the news of the German
retreat from Noyon reached me, and
pushed to Ribecourt, ut four kilomcters
distance. There found that the
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-05-18

Harry A. Weaver-Dismisse for
failure to file amended petition.
Susan f. Huntsberger VS.. City of
Mt. Vernon-Leave to file answer in
stanter.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-05-18
PYTHIAN MEMORIAL

The annual memorial services of
Timon Lodge, No. As, Knights of
Pythias, will be held Sunday, June
II, it is announced. The program
will be arranged later.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-05-18
Second Partial

Second PARTIAL
l.. ID. Shipley, guardian of Horatio
T. Shipley, has filed second par
tIal account as follows: s5,072.79 re-
ceived, s3,59625 paid out, $i,476.54
balance,
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-05-18

The trees and shrubs which produce
some sort of rubber are said to grow
in a narrow belt running around the
world, within five degrees north and
south of the equator.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-05-18

"What did the rhinoceros do when
you fired at himT asked the eager
listener.
HE Just stood sttn and watched me!
run =