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The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-08-21
NO ARMISTICE

There will be no armistice AS far as
the United States is concerned as the
final settlement of the present strug
glo is concerned,
Washington has definitely proclaim
ed policy Of discussing peace at all
times, but lighting while this discus
sion is going on, In other words
there is to be no letdown in she prep
aration for vigorous entry into the
war until all that is sought in the way
of peace terms is obtained,
This mcompromising attitude is
nothing more than Berlin should eN
pect from u nation which Is not torn
by divided elements as was Russia
on the eastern front. 1t merely be
tokens lack of confidence in all
things German which is only natural
in view of past performances of the
imperial government
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-08-21

tnem.
A young man in his twenties en-
lists. Possibly he spends no more
than a year or two in national ser
vice, but that period of time Is worth
four or five years of his later life.
During then, he may have formed a
definite ambition and laid the founda-
tion upon which to work 1t out. Pos.
sibly he had passed these preliminar-
les and was in the maze of the first
processes of development of this ambi.
ton. Or again he may have been
making rapid strides toward the first
realization of his desires.
The twenties are vital years for an
ambitious young man and pension,
though nominal, could never fully
make up for the loss of time at the
critical point. What it could do would
be to tighten by that many dollars the
doubly hard work which must be per.
formed to catch up. 1t would lessen
the worry about financial matters.
The government should act with eau.
tion and circumspection, carefully
weighing all features, before the pen.
sion system is abolished. 1t might
stand modification, but abolition nev.
er, in the light Of present information
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-08-21
LOCAL MAS0NS IN E" e. s:
j. S. SERVICE GIVEN civ II !.
THE 32ND DECREE
Scioto Consistory Presents
Degrees To Soldiers From
The Blue Lodge

A scene of impressiveness will be
represented in Columbus tonight and
tomorrow when over 200 United States
soldiers will be given the Scottish
Rite Masonic grades, up to the 32nd,
by Scioto Consistory. rem - e.
The degrees are gifts of the consist.
ory to the Blue lodge Masons who
have enlisted in the national service
From Battery E, there will be in the
class the following; Second Lieut.
Edison j. Breeze, Harold Aokerman
Earl ID. O'Bryan and Donald Curran
In addition, Leonard II. Kelly, Ray
Sapp and DR.. Il. NJ. Clark, all of Mt
Vernon and all members of sonfe mill
tary organization, will he in the class
along with Second Lieut.. Arthur s
Thompson of Gambler
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-08-21

for the benefit OF the other two.thirds
az those who voted Tuesday are most.
ly tho stand-bys or wheel.horses, II
you will. The other two.thirds evi-
IDENTIFY do not give continental and
yet It costs dollars and many OF them
to give this disinterested or forgetful
two.thirds their annual opportunity to
show that they are disinterested or
forgetful. Don't blame them. It's
their own business. Blame rather the
continuance OF a system which, while
theoretically sound and in perfect ac-
cord with democratic principles, at the
same time is a breeder OF dlsinterest-
edDess and forgetfulness.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-08-21
ABOLISH PENSIONS?

A bitter and probably long fight ov-
er the proposed insurance of all of
Uncle Sans fighting men is forecast
by opposition developing to it right
at the very outset on the grounds that
II would upset the pension system for
u century.
Secretary MCAdoo, President Com.
pers of the American Federation of
Labor and Judge Julian Mack, drafters
of the measure, throw down the gaunt-
let without mincing terms in the state
ment that one of the first purposes of
tho insurance measure is to wipe out
the pension system,
without full information as to the
exact provisions of the insurance bill
and without II complete comprehension
of the process by which these three
gentlemen arrived at the conclusion
that the abolition of the pension sys-
TEN was to be desired, II would appear
a rather drastic intent,
There is no question but that the
pension system has been flagrantly
abused and, in that abuse. is a leech
upon government finances. On the
other hand, II should never be lost
sight OF that many of the men who are
pensioned are even more than deserv-
Ing or worthy-this money is due
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-08-21
A SUDDEN END

With an impending restatement, and
possible ampli6cation, OF war aims BY
the United States and the other allied
countries as an answer to the peace
proposals OF Pope Benedict-an oppor
tunity which Will probably will be
seized upon to still any Socialist up.
rest comes the question OF how and
when the war is going to end.
When It, will end, nobody knows.
This hinges, to large extent, upon
what will come OF the peace talk which
has gradually increased I'm volume this
spring and summer. II depends upon
how soon common ground, even
though small, is attained In the infor.
NAL discussions OF peace now preya.
lent. And these two things depend, in
turn, upon a multitude OF minor events
which are chiefly transpiring, or have
transpired, within the central powers.
Close students OF the war. with a
thorough historical background as 4
basis for thought, are of the opinion
that the end OF the struggle will be
startlingly sudden-almost over night,
rs II were. AT the present time, they
observe the steady development OF
numerous internal elements In Ger.
many and in Austria. but particularly
In the former which. suddenly reach.
ing head, are forerunners OF the dis.
solution of the empires, Any one of
these elements might be OF sufficient
individual strength to bring about this
result, but union OF several would
be fatal to Prussianism. .,..
Back of all these elements Is the
factor which is likely to precipitate
any-the awakening OF the German
consciousness to tho realization that
ultimate victory is impossible. As yet.
this is dormant, or appears to be. One
single, decisive military stroke may
arouse II; slight retreat on the part
OF Germany otficiaidom from their
carefully doctored and cleverly hatch
ed stories OF n German victory In ev
erything and at all times may stil
II up,
This awakening will be sudden, be
cause II will come rs shock to thu
German mind accustomed to thinl
otherwise-but II is as much OF Ger
tainty AS that day becomes night.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-08-21
NEWSPAPER SERVICE

While war Industries and war prices
are lining the pocketbooks of many in
dividuals who have seized upon op-
portunity promptly, the first tangible
evidence that the war might mean any
thing At all. from n financial stand
point, TO the newspapers OF the coun-
try came In the shape OF dispatch
from Washington Thursday to the ef-
feet that the government is contem-
plating the expenditure of between
one and two million dollars In adver-
tising the next Liberty Loan.
Newspaper space is commodity,
Just as is merchants stock. 1t is
purChaseablc and comprises the news
papers store In trade When the first
Liberty Loan was floated, no money
was obtained for advertising II In
the papers, The papers of the country
were asked, as patriotic duty, to
contribute space, and not a murmur
ment In dollars and cents of the space
freely given would have been enor-
nous.
The government is now obtaining
as fast as possible. equipment for its
| soldiers. Manufacturers, however
we're not asked to furnish uniforms
and the balance of the outfit to the
government gratis. What II they had
A violent storm of protest would have
arisen. The government would have
been attacked as imbecilic. And yet
this is Just what was done In the case
OF the newspapers and the first Lib
erty Loan and nary word was spok
en-.
A tremendous patriotic service was
rendered at an actual financial loss
by the newspaper in connection with
the Liberty loan. That they are to re-
celye recompense for the next enort
along this line is no more than ftting.
But the money which will be paid the
newspapers Will In no way represent
the actual value OF the service which
will be rendered In connection with
the next Liberty Loan, Editorial com
ments, news stories and the like. writ
ten primarily for the purpose of stim'
uiating purchase OF bonds, will be the
contribution to the cause, and their
worth Is invaluable.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-08-21
THE PRIMARY JOKE

The great annual joke has again
been perpetrated upon the American
people.
II must be JOY to the disciple of
pure democracy to come away from
the polls on primary day with a feel.
Ing of how essentially fair the system
is. He must rejoice In the fact that
the villainous convention system. with
it's hand-picked tickets. is rafting It's
bones In the graveyard OF affairs po-
litical. lie must take IA comfort In the
fact that he is now helping to select
the candidates who will carry his
party's standard three months hence.
But he doesn't,
In the first place, he stays away
from the polls. either through forget.
fulness or lack OF interest.
In the second place. he does not
brood upon the fairness OF the system,
because OF forgetfulness that system
exists or a lack of interest,
In the third place. he does not re-
joice In the abolition OF nomination by
convention, either because OF forget.
fulnsss that this is not still being
done. or lack OF interest
Finally, he does not click his heels,
toss his hat high and shout "huzza"
over his part in the picking OF candi
dates. either because OF forgetfulness
that he has part, or lack of interest.
Forgetfulness and lack OF interest:
It Is these elements which have rem.
dered impotent, even to the point OF
absurdity, the primary system. D.,
Less than ohe-third OF the voters Of
Mt Vernon we're at the polls last Tues
day. The primary system was created
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-08-21
MAKE SUN SHINE.

Every human soul hss tks
germ Of some flowers within, and
thcy would open n they coSld
only find sunshine and free air 70
expand II. ! always told yes
that not having enough Of sua-
shIne was what allied tho world.
Make people happy, make thsrn
see and feel tho sunshine, and
there will not be half Tho quar-
rolling or a tsnth part Of the
wiokedness thers Is.--Mra !. NJ.
Child, ... .
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-08-21

The Husband-I didn't start the
quarrel!
The Wife-Well, I'm quite sure thai!
/ didn't,
The Kid-I guess 1t must have bcea
n self starler.'-EXchange.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-08-21
AN ABUSE

While freedom.loving Americans fer
ventiy pray that the right of free
speech In this country never will be
abridged in the slightest, at the same
time the utterances OF certain sena-
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-08-21
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K SOCIETY NOTES i

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Graham School
Reunion
The second annual reunion of the
Graham school, despite bad weather
was most enjoyable. 1t was held Aug
s. Letters were read from ex-teachers
and eX-pupils as follows; John S. Got
shall of Philadelphia, Pa, G. X. Lyons
of Toledo, o. Il. McFadden of Shep
herd, Mrs. Cora Hyatt of Yandalia
Mo- Mrs, John Phillips of Rochester
Ind, $. M. Crouch of Asheyille, N. c..
and Lloyd IL. Barber of Davenport, la
Addresses were made by DR.. j. Dillon
of New Castle, T.. j. Brown and c. M
Barber, eX-teachers and several ex
pupils.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-08-21
Holmes-Peck
Nuptials

NuptIaIs
Mr. Godfrey Holmes and Mrs. Fran
ces Peck were united in marriage in
Cleveland Saturday morning. Follow
ing the ceremony, Mr.. and Mrs.
Holmes left for an automobile trip
through the east, after which they will
reside in Cleveland. Both are we'll
known In this city.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-12-04
FOR THE GIRL

Dolls, Doll Furniture, Tea Sets, Doll
Carriage, Doll Carts, Pianos, Sewing Sets,
Embroidery Sets. Indian and Cowgirl Suits,
American Service Suits. Paint Boxes. Doll
Shoes and Stockings, Doll Wigs, Tables and
Chairs, Doll Sweaters and Caps. Blackboards,
Tennis Rackets, Games of all kinds, Desks
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-12-04
CONVICTED MAN KILLS
HIMSELF IN HIS CELL

VALDOSTA, Ga, Dec. 3.-The cor
oneT's jury investigating the death Of
John L. Bohannon, who died in the
Iowndes county jail last night, has
returned a verdict that he came to his
death by means of poison administer
ed by his own hand with suicidal in
tent
Friday, Bohannon was sentenced TO
six years in the penitentiary, after be
Jig convicted of bigamy. Last April
he married Mrs. George Miley, at Ber-
lin, near Valdosta, and took her to a
point in lorida. Mrs. Miley had $500
which he secured and made way with
after his supposed marriage, Later
developments showed that he had a
living wife at Lake Butler, Fla, from
whom he had never been divorced Hie
arrest followed, his conviction beins
effected speedily.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-12-04

committee to control war appropria-
tons is also pending.
Closer scrutiny Of appropriations
and departmental estimates, during the
present session is generally predict
ed iwth efforts to prevent extrava-
gance while at the same time prcvid-
ing adequate funds for war needs.
Spectacular features during the ses-
sion are regarded as possible develop
ments from the agitation against Sena"
tor LaFollette and others because of
their opposition to some war legisia-
ton. He and Senator Hardwick, CT
Georgia, have announced their inte1'
ton to seek repeal of the draft law,
while Senators LaFollette and Sher-
man of Illinois, have resolutions peEd-
ing before the Senate foreign relations
committee.
Wi hin the next few days President
Wilson is expected to send to the
Senate nominations of many military
and civil Objects appointed during
the recess or who failed of confrma-
ton at the last session.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-12-04
FOR SALE.

We offer for sale nice farm con-
tanning 355 acres of good land, with
mules, 400 bushels of corn, two wa
gems lot hogs, fodder, hay, cotton seed
and plantation tools at $4,000 acre.
One-half cash; balance in five equal
payments at $50 interest. Has splen lid
s;x-room dwelling, painted, sealed and
plastered on inside; plenty of tenant
and outhouses on place; located on
graded road from Americas to Buena
Vista, one mile east of Friendship,
seven miles of Plains, one-half mile
from Concord church; convenient to
two good schools, and in fine neigh
borhood; plenty of running water all
the year. iver-McDonald Co., Plains,
Ga. 27-7t
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-12-04
TENNESSEE NEGRO BURNED
BY MOB FOR USUAL CRIME

NASHVILLE, Tenn, Dec. 3.-News
has reached here to the effect that
Lyon Scott, a negro, who is alleged
to have criminally assaulted white
woman in Dyer county on Nov. %, was
burned at the state on vacant lot
near the public square in Dyersburg.
Reports reaching here state Scott was
arrested in Jackson, Tenn. and was
being taken to Dyersburg i'll an auto
mobile by the authorities. A mob, il
is understood met the automobile and
demanded the prisoner.
News that Scott was in the hands
of the mob spread rapidly over the
county, and large crowd assembled
at Dyersburg. The negro confessed
his guilt and then was taken to the
vacant lot and tied to an iron stake.
He was stripped of all clothing and a
bon fire kindled, the flames soon envel-
oping his body The dispatch said the
execution was carried out in ORDERLY
manner, those in the party dispensing
70 their home Immediately after they
had accomplished thei rpurpose.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-12-04
Must Enlist Soon.

The following extracts are quoted
from the Selective Service Regula-
tions, which go into effect at noon
December 18th, 1917:
In accordance with the above reg
ulations, after December Is, 1917, nc
man who is registered can be entitled
in the u S. Navy, unless he has a
certificate from his local board to the
effect that his class and order number
are so low that he is not within the
current quota of his local board"
The above information is made pub
lie for the benefit of the young men
of Americas and Sumter county who
are registered and wish to enlist in
the navy will have to do so before
noon December 10, 1917.
A. NJ. FERILLOy
T. S. Navy Recruiting officer.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-12-04

We're showing most complete asSort-
ment of Christmas Toys for the kiddies.
Look over their letters to Santa-then
come in and make your selection.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-12-04
E. j. ELDRIDGE,
Clerk and Treasurer.
26to11th

There is more Catarrh in this section
Of the country than I'll other diseases
put together and for Gears it WIS sup
posed to be incurable. Doctors prescribed
local remedies and by constantly failing
to cure with local treatment, pronounced
it incurable. Catarrh is local disease,
greatly Influenced by constitutional con-
. ditions and therefore requires constitu-
tional treatment. Hairs Catarrh Medi-
cine. manufactured by F. J. Cheney &
Co.. Toledo, Ohio, is a constitutional
remedy, is taken internally and acts
thru the Blood on the Mucous Surfaces
of the System. One Hundred Dollars re
ward is offered for any case that Halls
Catarrh Medicine fails to cure. Send for
circulars and testimonials.
F. J. CHENEY & CO, Toledo, Ohio
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills for constipation.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-12-04
Fer THE BOY

Air Rifles, Pop-Guns, Footballs, Drums,
Velocipedes. Bicycles, Coasters. Rocker
Horses, Wagons. Wheelbanows. Driving
Reins, Mechanical Trains and Electrical
Trains. Erector Sets, Sand Mills. Elevators,
Postcard Machines, Boy Scout and Indian
Suits. American Service Suits, Military Suits,
Tool Chest, Croquet Sets, Dalo Flash Lights.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-12-04
Registration Notice.

Registration book for general cleo
ton to be held in the City of Ameri-
Gus, Ca, Dec. IL, 1917, is now open. All
city taxes, including 1917 ad valorem
tax must be paid before you are eligi-
lie to register.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-12-05

This room brick and basement. cut
from $4,000 TO $500. Must be sold.
Quick
Never occupied, 8 room bungalow in
Alta Vista, basement, walks, fenced.
500 down viii handle il.
Automobile Wanted or vacant lots on
this new 5 room bungalow with base
ment, two blocks from fire station on
Bliss St Now il you want a good
trade do not look any further.
$50 down, $50 monthly for this 4 room
brick near shops, $250o; have US show
Il TO you.
Vendors Lien notes for sale; good dis
count
Vacant lots wanted in exchange for 6
room bungalow. What have you?
$4,000
Apartment site wanted in exchange
for new room bungalow in Alta
vista What have you2
VIC have cash buyer waiting for a
real bargain. What have you at once.
List your rent houses with US
HAWKINS BROS.
( : Morgan Bldg. Phone $500.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-12-05
SneriaI NnHce,-

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WE SAVE YOU Is 10 40 percent On
blankets and comforts Get our prices
RIO GRANDE FURNITURE CO.,
207 s. Stanton ST. Phone 2802
II YOU HAVE only a small sum 70 spend
for Xmas jewelry buy here; we have doz-
ems OF handsome, inexpensive articles a.
50 cents Up.
BARNETTs-2l0 SAN ANTONIO ST
NOTICE 10 our patrons and 70 the people
Of the great southwest-Ths California
FIoraI company doing business now az
20f Mills 81. with fine cut flowers in
season; designs for all occasions Phone
s223. p. C. Pappas. Mgr
II PASO's FLOWER MAN.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-12-05
OHIO ST
Legal Notices
NOTICE or HEARING
APPROPRIATE PUBLIC WATERS
The STATE O. TEXAS


Notice IS hereby given, to whom
concerned, that the Rio Grande Valley
Farms Company, a corporation domi-
ciled al FL Paso, Texas, acting by and
through c. NJ Newman. who sub
scribes himself as the president there
OF, did on the 22nd day OF November,
A. D. 1917, file an application in the
office Of the BOARD OF WATER EN-
GISEERS OF THE STATE OF TEXAS,
in which il applies for a permit to
divert and appropriate 400 cubic feet
OF water per second OF time. for the
purpose Of irrigating certain lands
hereinafter described. from the unap-
propriated waters Of the state or
Texas, 10 be diverted from the ordiu-
airy flow OF the Rio Grande by means
OF diversion dam constructed on the
northwest bank OF the Rio Grande
River at point where the r. p. No.
p International Boundary Commits
sion Monument brs y. Il degrees As
minutes W 1888 feet, and about AZ
miles in a southeasterly direction from
the City OF FL Paso, in e PasO county,
Texas.
You are hereby further notified that
said irrigation system shall consist or
said diversion dam, headgate and
canals as are delineated and
described On the map filed with said
You are hereby further notified that
the lands proposed 10 be irrigated are
agricultural lands ont Of certain s A.
Maverick Surveys delineated and
shown by the map filed with said APP
plication, aggre eating 5000 acres, and
situated in Fl PasO and Hudspeth
Counties, Texas.
A HEARING on the said application
OF the said Rio Grande Valley Farms
Company will be held by the Board OF
Water Engineers Of the State OF
Texas, at the office OF said Board in
the City Of Austin, County OF Travis,
said state, on Monday, December 31st,
1917, beginning at 10 o'clock A. ",
at which time and place all parties
interested may appear and be heard.
such hearing viii be continued from
time 10 time and from place 10 place,
IL necessary, until such determination
has been made relative TO said appli-
cation as the said Board OF Water
Engineers may deem right. equitable
and proper.
GIVEN UNDER. and by virtue OF.
an order Of the Board OF Water En-
gineers Of the State Of Texas. at the
office OF said Board. I'm Austin. Texas.
this the gath day of November. A. d
1917.
Rollen 7. Wiudrow,
". T Patter,
Board.
Attest:
w. T. Patter.
Acting Secretary.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-12-05
For SaIe-Counhv PropertE.

WANTED 10 trade clear city property for
80 acre farm near Anthony: no agents;
wiz assume. Write G X. care Herald
FOR SAILED acres good black lara
near Hedley. Donley county, Texas: well
improved; every foot tillahle. Write owner.
Ara. kaLe LochrldEe EndIav To-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-12-05
Ready Reference Business Directory
Furniture Reuairiug

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FURNITURE packing. carpets and linol-
cum laid; shades repaired Phone 6Q51M-
F. E suit F. T. Lambert.
EEPAIRlSG, refinishius and uDhoister-
ing pianos and fibre goods our specially
old styles rCmodeled; old furniture takel
To- work; packing and shipping. We have
workmanship never enjoyed by Fl Pas1-
ans 7. Heldmau Furniture Manufactures
q Refinishius Co., sol z Second s.
Phone 1917
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-12-05
For Sale-City Propertv.


NEW store at Five Points Phone 1878.
BRICK BUNGALOW finely finished,
garage, , lots, lawn, beautiful view
close to park, $4,000. Easiest terms
Phone 1912 after 5.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-12-05

EQUITY sACRIFICE-s277.5O equity
in lot and half, cath block wyoming
Purchase price was 1915. Win accept
best cash offer. Balance only SO a
mOnth-Apply PA S. Campbell.