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The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-07-02
FARMERS
OVER CENTRAL OHIO ARE SELL
ING THEIR WHEAT AND BUY.
ING LIBERTY BONDS

And Thrift Stamps
And starting savings accounts
With the Buckeye State Building
and Loan Co.,
! Rankin building, 22 West Gay
street, Columbus, Ohio.
. The Buckeye pays five per cent
on time deposits.
. II loans all money on first mort
gage on homes and farms,
. The safest of all mortgage loans.
Assets 4,S00.000.
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BIRTHS +
: y. J. y y i i 3

A son was born Sunday night to
Mr.. and Mrs. G. c.. Jewell of the
Granville road
o.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. C. Smith of Detroit,
formerly of this city, announce the
birth of a son.
o
A daughter was born Monday morn
ing to Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Crane of
Buckeye City.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-07-02
MarseIIIes Population Grows.

NJ. Marty. prefect of Marsellles, an
nounced at a recent public dinner In
honor OF NJ. Bouisson, commissioner
of mercantile marine. that Marseilles,
which before the war had population
of 100000. now hes $4,000 and soon
viii have 100000.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-07-02
ATTEND CONVENTION

Mrs. Harry Latherns, Mrs. George
Keys. Mrs. James Reddix and Mrs.
Viola Booker went to SteubenVille
to attend a convention of the
Twentieth Century club there.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-07-02
ABLE TO LEAVE HOSPITAL

Gerald POpejoy, who had his left
leg fractured at the Mt. Vernon
Bridge Co.'S shops three weeks ago,
was taken to his home on Pennsyl-
vania avenue Sunday.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-07-02
ARRIVES IN FRANCE

Fred H.. Secord who has been sta
toned at the Kelly aviation field. Tex
as, has arrived safely in France, ac-
cording to word received here by his
aunt, Ellen Rush.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-07-02
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IA coming years will be those pa
I'D who had the saving habit when "a
EA they were young. Uncle Sam pa
ma is not too busy In this great ka
Aa est of wars to forget his COM "a
Ea Ing manhood. He wants "a
pa more prosperous and independ- M
na ent people for the future "a
Ia hence War Savings Stamps I'd
& and Thrift Stamps. Buy them H1
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The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-07-02
Administrator Appointed

William j.. Robinson has been ap
pointed administrator of the estate
OF George Shaw, giving bond in the
sum of $4,000. with Lora II. Robin
son and Nellie NJ. Salisbury as sure
ties.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-07-02
COURT NEWS

Mary Glaze of Columbus has been
appointed administrator of the esI
tate of Richard f. Glaze by the pro.
bate court. Bond was given i'm the
sum of $3.50 with c. c. Harris and G..
X. Hildreth as sureties.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-07-02
TO HOLD INITIATION

Quindaro lodge, No. 316, l. O. O. r.,
will initiate a small number of candi-
dates Tuesday evening.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-07-02
lo0lc.

Logic.
"It seems to me- said the almost
philosopher, "that the fellow who Is
constantly losing his temper would
have sense enough to quit hunting 1t
up every tinle."
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-07-02

Valuable to Cotton Growers.
A machine has been invented for
chopping out young cotton plants, at
the same time the crop is being culti-
waited.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-07-02
Marriage License

WdFFIaDe CICcnSe-
Charles f. Ridenour, molder, and
Grovella O'Connor, musician, both of
Fredericktown. Rev. ]. A. Long.
o.
Real Estate Transfers.
r. o. Mckee to Canson Cotrell, par
Gel in Clay, $500.
w. B. Brown to w b. Brown, Jr.,
city property, 81.
Isabel DOty to Jasper Doty, three
separate pieces of city property, con-
sideration 81.
John NJ Graham to John H. Dauph-
in, city property. 81.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-07-02

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fsa avarice; avarice is not gener- n
pa osity; after all, the thrifty Peo- y,
~ pie are generous. Show your n
r. thrift and generosity to your y
H<l government when you buy N
n, War Savings and Thrift n
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Evening star., 1918-07-18
SEA CAPTAIN ARRESTED
UNDER ESPIONAGE ACT
Accused Of Making False Report
Calculated to Mislead United
States Naval Forces.

Charles e. Olsen. a sea captain. has
been taken into custody under a war
rant issued from the Police Court on
charge Of violating the espionage
act. He is alleged to have made a
false report July last that an Amer
ican steamer had been sunk by a Ger
man submarine near Block Island.
The government charges that the
statement, made to Lieut. Louis f.
Clark, jr., attached to the naval In
teIligence ONCE, was with the intent
to interfere with the operation and
success of the United States naval
forces
The warrant was issued on the com.
plant Of w. W. Wright, special agent
Of the Department Of Justice, who
Investigated tho matter. Assistant
United states Attorney Archer; act
ing in the absence Of United States
Attorney Laskey, stated that Olsen
admitted making the report and that
1t was false. His excuse. according
to the prosecutor. was that he irst
told the tale while intoxicated and
afterward stuck to 1t. Mr.. Archer said
such false statements tended to mtsdf-
rect the activities Of the naval forces,
which were at that time searching
for submarines near Norfolk. Va
Olsen was scheduled for arraign-
ment today in Police Court
Evening star., 1918-07-18
Prices Not High Enough
to Warrant Violent 0utcry,
Mr.. Wilson SAYS

The District food administrator In
sists that the food price situation in
Washington is not sufficiently serious
to warrant violent outcry" from cit
izens and that the prices as quoted
on the weekly fair price list COM
pare favorably with similar publica-
tions throughout the country.
Administrator Wilson contends that
power to bring about a reasonable
reduction in food prices here does not
lie within the. provinces of his ONCE,
He points to the fact that he has
placed a maximum quotation on the
standard food articles other than
fresh meats and vegetables, and de-
clares that were 1t not for this fact
the people of this city wouldrbe pay,
ing prices many times greater than
those now existing.
Beginning next week. Mr.. Wilson
promises, housekeepers here will be
price. A carload of fish. Including
haddock. pollock and founders, Is said
to be ON its way from Boston and will
be placed on the market at prices
ranging from IL to IL cents q pound.
Attention Is called to the fact that
in nearby Virginia and Maryland dis
tricts blackberries are abundant and
many are spelling for lack Of picking.
The administration suggests that
housekeepers who are anxious to OBJ
tain berries for canning. or preserving
nation. It is planned to arrange for
people from Washington to go to
these districts and pick the berries
themselves.
Evening star., 1918-07-18
PAIR ALASKAN FUR SEALS
AT BUREAU OF FISHERIES
Only Ones Of Kind in Captivity.
Born in Bering Sea Nine
Years Ago.

In excellent physical condition and
leading q contented life. . pair OF
Alaskan fur seals, tho only seals OF
their species in captivity. are disport-
ing themselves in a fresh-water pond
in the central pool at the Warrington
ONCE Of the bureau of fisheries.
The seals are the only ones that
have withstood captivity more than
a year or two and when July shall
have passed they will have lived nine
years. Several lots brought to the
states as pups and distributed to
aouarta and geological gardens sue
cumbed in q short time. An interest
ing fact Is that whereas In nature for
seals never enter fresh water, these
particular individuals have never en-
tered salt water. They are somewhat
undersized because Of their circum-
scribed quarters.
They were born at st. Paul Islana'
BerinE sea, Alaska, in July. 1908.
Shortly afterward they were found 70
be waits whose mothers had Deen
killed at sea by hunters, and they
would have starved to death. as many
thousands of their kind did each year.
had they not been bottle-fed during
the early weeks of their existence.
Evening star., 1918-07-18
ACTIVITIES IN Japan
INDICATE INTERVENTION
Press of Toxic Cannot Confirm Re-
ported Understanding on Siberia
With United States.

TOXIC. Sunday, July 14.-Japanese
newspapers continue to insist that the
United States government has made a
proposal to Japan concerning the
question of Intervention in Siberia
No omcial confirmation is available
here.
There is great activity in Japanese
Official circles. The newspapers de-
vote columns to the subject of In
tervention. They dwell on the great
extent Of the expedition and specu-
late regarding the number of divisions
Japan will send to Siberia
Tho newspapers also say that EN-
peror Yoshihito has postponed his de-
parture from Toxic for his summer
villa on account of important develop
ments which have taken place.
LONDON. July 1S.-Discussion of the
question of Japanese Intervention in
Siberia has become general in Japan
and is occupying the attention Of ON
Of all other topics. says Toxic dis
patch dated Tuesday, July 16, to the
Daily Express.
The Impression is growing. the mes
sage says, that Japan is about to
take action. Japanese business in
terests are chary regarding interven-
tion and the stock market in Toxic
on Tuesday was depressed, an early
decision in favor of the sending OF
an expedition being expected.
The elder statesmen met today and
heard the governments report con-
cerning the question of dispatching
troops to Siberia. Formal decision In
the matter has not yet been reached.
but it is believed that the elder states
men are fully supporting the govern
ment. Japan, 1t is stated in govern
mental circles. is quite prepared for
military action. It is generally felt
that she will resent any form Of lin
itation placed on her movement Of
troops
Evening star., 1918-07-18
EVERY DOCTOR WANTED
FOR WARTIME SERVICE
VIII Be Invited to Join One Of
Three Auxiliary
Corps.

Every doctor in Washington, as well
as those in other parts Of the country,
will be approached personally in ref
erence to joining one Of the three war
time organisations by which physi-
clans will help win the war. :,
This decision was reached today at
conference Of eighty representatives
Of eastern state councils Of defense.
medical sections. held at the Hotel
Washington.
Every physician will be invited to
serve In one of the following: Med
ical Reserve Corps, Naval Reserve
Force. or the Volunteer Medical serv-
The aforementioned 10 for those who
because they are more than hfty-dve
years old. are physically disqualified. or
for other reasons may not join either Of
the first two bodies.
District Of Columbia representatives
attending, who, as members of the medi-
cal section Of the District Council OF
Defense. win carry on. the solicitation
here. were prs. g. 8. Adams. Edward A.
Balloon. q. G. Birdsan, John w. Bovee.
g. Wythe Cook. b. Davidson. Cora
Smith King. Frank Z. Leech. Lillian Rue
Le Kitas, h c. Macatee. sylvia McI..
Wilson. ]. ]. Richardson, Louise Ross.
Ernest 8 zGapptugton and Frank =.
|EWAEt1o06 = Il Z y ss5ss; h &
Evening star., 1918-07-18
Notable Work Done
by Allied Aviators,
Now Masters OF Air

By the Associated Press.
ON THE FRENCH FRONT IN
FRANCE, July IS tMornins).-Nota-
BILE work has been done by the allied
aviators during the progress OF tho
new German offensive. The lombard
ing observation and battle planes
have been constantly busy and the
mastery of the air has been maintain
ed throughout. -.
The air forces constantly harassed
the attacking columns OF the enemy
and supplied Information from mo mo.
ment to moment to the Frencn stan
regarding the movements OF the Ger.
mans. Numerous concentrations Of
German troops were spotted. thus en-
abiing the artillery to disperse or de-
tool an affectiye part in the actual
lighting with their machine guns and
aerial tofpedoes.
Evening star., 1918-07-18

While housekeepers in Washington
are experiencing price conditions
which they declare intolerable, per-
sons in winchester, Tenn, are buy
ing many of the standard food articles
at prices ranging as low as 30 per
cent or more than those prevailing
here.
According to food prices quoted In
the market report OF a paper OF that
city on July II, sent to Tho Star by
a former resident Of Winchester. who
is now engaged in war work here.
butter is selling for 25 cents q pound.
compared with 50 cents q pound. the
maximum price allowed IN Washing
ton by tho food administration: eggs
are selling in Winchester at so cents
a dozen, compared with 70 and b5
cents here; shoulder bacon. % cents
a pound; sides of bacon. 80 cents a
pound; smoked ham. 81 cents pound.
while in Washington this commodity
ranges from SO cents to SO cents a
pound, and lard 81 cents pound,
compared to 20 cents here.
Potatoes are more than 100 per
cent higher in Washington than in
this Tennessee city. They are quoted
in the latter at $1.25 q bushel. while
the District food administration al
lows a maximum price Of 70 cents a
peck, whcih would figure $3.50 a
bushel. The local administration.
however, has a maximum quotation
of As cents a peck for. what it terms
No. 2 grade potatoes, but even this
grade is considerably higher than the
Winchester price.
Hens are quoted in Winchester at
20 cents a pound, broilers at 25 cents
and roosterS at 8 cents
Evening star., 1918-07-18
U. S. PRISONERS TO HAVE
PAY AND ALLOWANCES
Allotments to Dependents Also Are
Assured When Men Fall Into
German Hands.

American Army officers and men.
under a ruling Of Controller Warwick
Of the Treasury. are entitled to their
full pay and all allowances. includ-
ing allotments to dependents. while
held prisoners Of war by the enemy.
Members of the Nurse Corps. field
clerks and other Army civilian en-
ployes do not, come within the ruling.
In transmitting copy Of the rulings
furnished the War Department to
Senator Hitchcock of Nebraska, MEM
ber Of the Senate military commit
tee, the controller said that whether
such allowances shall be for men
reported missing or to prisoners in
the event enemy nations should make
allowances while the Americans are
in their custody. are questions yet to
be decided. So far no agreement has
been reached with Germany and Aus
tria by this country for allowances to
prisoners of war.
Evening star., 1918-07-18
IF. STEVENS ON HIS WAY
FROM COAST TO CAPITAL
Head Of q. 8. Mission to Russia Is
Bringing Rail Report for
the President.

John F. Stevens, who headed the
United States mission to Russia for
the rehabilitation Of her railroads, is
in the United States. on his way from
the Pacific coast to Washington.
It 10 understood he is coming to re-.
port to the President, thus affordins
the executive opportunity for more
Of the hrst-hand information about
conditions there which he has been
assiduously gathering for the past
week or ten days.
NO further indication Of the mem.
bers Of the mission for economic and
industrial aid this country will send
to Russia has been made, beyond the
unomcia1 admission that Daniel VIII
lard will be one Of tho party. It is
probable Mr.. Stevens will accompany
the party back to Russia, as he would
be Of valuable service, 1t IL believed,
because Of his recent and intimate
contact with Russian DEVELOPMENTS.
1t Is believed also that President
Wilson already has before him a num-
Dor Of names for the personnel Of the
mission. submitted by cabinet NOM
brs and other advisers, but no hint
has been given Of any further selec-
tions. =,
Evening star., 1918-07-18
LABOR PROBE REC0MMENDED.
Commission to Look Into Porto
Rican industrial Conditions.

appointment of q commission to IN
vestigate industrial conditions in
Porto Rico has been recommended to
President Wilson by Secretary Baker
as the result Of . report made to the
President several weeks ago by
Samuel Gompers. president Of the
American Federation Of Labor. in
which charges of incompetency in
handling the labor situation In Porto
Rico were made against Gov. YageE.
The report was referred to the War
Department, which has completed q
preliminary investigation.
In the recommendations, which were
made public today, Secretary Baker
advises against investigation OF the
charges against Gov. Yager by q
commission. An investigation only Of
the general labor situation in the
island territory is urged.
Evening star., 1918-07-18
HONORED BY THE KING
Gen. Peyten o, March II Awarded
the British Order Of st. Michael
and st. George.


King George has awarded the
knight'A grand cross Of the distin-
guishsd British Order Of 81. Michael
and 81. George to Gen. Peyeon q
March. chief of staff OF the American
Army.
viscount Miner, secretary Of state
for war. today sent tho following
cablsgram to Gen. March. informing
him Of the award:
"T am happy to have the privilege
Of Informing you that his majesty,
the king, has been graciously pleased
to confer upon you. the honorary
award of knight of the grand cross
and of the Order Of st. Michael and
st. George"
sador, also called at the War Depart
ment to notify Gen. March of tho
honor.
It was announced yesterday that
the grand cross of the Order Of the
Bath had been awarded to Gen. Per-
shing and the grand cross Of st.
Michael and st. George to Gen. Bliss.
Evening star., 1918-07-18
PLATE PRINTERS NEAR
CLOSE Of CONVENTION
Election Of Officers and Selection of
Next Meeting Place Probably
Tomorrow's Program.

The chief business which remains to
be taken up by the International Steel
and Copper Plate Printers Union of
North America, meeting this week at the
Ebbitt House. is election Of officers.
They will probably be chosen tomor-
row morning. 1t is understood the next
convention will be at Chicago.
The convention this morning discussed
q number OF submitted reports. 1t will
remain in session all this afternoon.
This evening the delegates will attend
Keith's Theater.
At the theater the framed parch-
ment containing q steel-engraved
portrait of President Wilson and an
excerpt from his speech to labor at
Buffalo last year will be auctioned for
the benefit Of the Red Cross. The
parchment bears tho signature of the
President
Late yesterday afternoon the dele
gates placed a wreath on the grave
Of John Hayden, an old time printer,
who is buried at Mount Olivet ceme-
terry.
Evening star., 1918-07-18
FOOD PRICES Low
IN |NTENNESSEETOWN
Fifty Per Cent or More Below
Those Prevailing in the
National Capital.
POTATOES $1.25 A BUSHEL
POTATOES $1.25 A BUSHEL
Help Fight Food Profteer.

The Star is anxious to obtain
fair and reasonable food prices
for the residents of Washington
and to drive the food profiteers
out Of business.
You can help. The Star sug-
gests that you write to your
relatives or friends in other
cities and ask them to furnish
you with the prevailing food
prices there. Send the informa-
ton you receive to the City Ed
tor Of The Star to be used In
making a comparison Of tho
prevailing prices here.
Evening star., 1918-07-18
Offensive on Large Scale
Marks New Policy and In
d1cates Turning Point.
FRENCH AND AMERICANS
/ PUSHING BACK GERMANS
Military Experts Here Say Other
Activities Await Aid and Word
r. of o. s. for Launching.

July IS, 1913, bids fair to be a his
foric date in American participation
IN. the present war.
For the flrst time since the Ger
mans launched their offensive, March
81. the allies yesterday seized the tni-
tiative on a large scale. 1t is GER
tainty that American troops are figur-
ing largely in the extensive operation.
From Fontenoy to the Belleau woods
the French. along line where the
Americans are brigaded with the
French troops, are pushing back the
Germans. This counter offensive
threatens all the enemy's hard-earned
gains looking toward the capture Of
Rheims.
Evening star., 1918-07-18
GUNS TAKEN BY MARINES
COMING TO WASHINGTON

A. heavy Maxim machine gun. cap
tured BY United States Marines from
the Germans In Belleau wood on June
II and for four days used to harass
the snemys own lintes, Is being ship
ped from France to marine headquar-
ters in Washington. the Navy Depart
msnt today announced.
Two heavy German minnewerfers
captured by the marines in the same
action val b presented, -cne each to
Annaxolfs ana West Point II trans-
portH3tou can be- Arranged. - 'sfi Z: z
As9res4. number sof HGht machine
Evening star., 1918-07-18
FORMING TRADE SOCIETIES.
German Closed Factories Are TAX
|. ing UNIQUE Economic Step.

German factories which have been
forced by the war to shut down are
forming trade associations unique in
the economic history Of the world.
Consular disptches received here tell
of the organization of the "Associa-
tion Of Closed-down Cotton-weaving
Factories" with headquarters at Dres-
den, which is being Joined by many
important concerns.
The association hopes to obtain for
tho idle corporations q representa-
tion proportionate to their number
and Importance in the war. economic
organs, SO that questions affecting
their whole existence shall not be
decided exclusively under the infiu-
ence of. the going concerns.
Government officials said the reply
Of the German government would be
one Of the most interesting economic
phases of the war, as indicating what
plans are in the making for safe
guarding industry at large for the
rehabilitation Of the country after
the war.
Evening star., 1918-07-18
EsPERANTIsTs IN SESSION.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
ELIOT, Me-. July 1s.-The eleventh
annual congress Of the Esperanto As
sociation convened here today with
many prominent advocates of the Diff
fusion of the language in attendance.
among them being the brother-in-law
of the inventor of the language. DR..
Zamenhof. The congress will last
four days. One Of the features of the
congress will be delivery of an ad-
dress in Esperanto at York Harbor by
Dr.. D. o. s. Lowell of Boston. DR..
Lowell is one of the educators of the
country who are seeking to have Es-
peranto made part of the school cur
ricufum.