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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-26

Beginning OF Feast Of Purim, all Jewish
synagogues. Members.
Dinner and Meeting Of tho Chestnut street
Association, Kugler's Free 10 members.
Fourth annual package party Of Philan-
thropic Lodge, No. Is, l. o. O. r., Park
way Building. Admission charge.
Lectures by Charles Dana Gibson and
Joseph Pennellr Academy Of the Fine Arts.
Admission charge,
Massmeeting of servants OF wealthy TO
plan food conservation, Grocer Hall, 1920
Chestnut street. Members.
Lecture by Earl barnes, under auspices
OF the University Extension Society. German
town Y NJ C. A. Admission charge.
PhiladelphiA Cigar and Tobacco Mems As
ISOLATION meets, Hotel Adelphia. Members
Music Teachers Association meets, Pres.
ser Auditorium. i7li Chestnut street Mem
bers. y,
Amsrless QIt4 P.snnias Isstststs. nslisyss-
strstford. Fie6 i Y y, q y
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-26
ORIGINAL VERSION OF
GAUNTLET" RESTORED

sons comedy, "A Gauntlet" was presented
at tho Little Theatre last evening by the
admirable actors OF tho Theatre Workshop.
AZ the JvESiSG PurLlC LEDGER pointed out
n week ago, the adaptation of the piece first
submitted here by this excellent organization
was sadly misrepresentation of the authors
art and his thesis. Tho restoration Of tho
play 70 its original form Is welcome both as
n measure of justice to Il distinguished dra.
matist and as an earnest OF tho sincerity Of
the Workshops aims.
Mary Servoss was u newcomer IN the cast
last night, replacing Olive Wyndham In the
dominant role OF Svava.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-26
Telephone Tangle-BrOadway

one Of the best onc-act comedies appear
ing in vaudeville headed tho bill az tho
Broadway last night. II is called - Tcle-
phone Tanglc" and abounds with clever
lines. pretty girls and excellent comedians
1.-THE Moral Law was the feature photo
play, with gladys Brockwell in the leading
role. The photography and scenic effects
left nothing 10 be desired
Marguerite MacCarton and John Marone,
two dancers well known to Philadelphia au-
diences, were warmly applauded, while "'rhe
Corn Cob Cut-Cps," a rural musical comedy.
drew many laughs. Other acts which
rounded out the bill we're tho Dunham-
Edwards Trio. vocalists. and Bob Sterling
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-26
Visitors Among People of
Wyncote and JenkintoWn

Miss Ann Chester is visiting her parents
the Rev. Carlos Chester and Mrs Chester
OF Wyncotc.
Mrs Louis u. Fortncr. Of Jcnkintown has
as her guest Mrs. NJ. Ches!ey, OF Washing
ton, n. g,
Mr.. and Mrs l.. T. Bacon and Miss Dor
othy Bacon have been spending somo time
at Lakewood.
Mrs Homer r,atton. OF New York. is visit
ing her mother, Mrs. Il. G. Nielc, IN Wyncotc
Mr.. aud Mrs. Eugene :. Stull. Of Wyncote
are staying at the Blcnheim in philadelphia
for the remainder Of tho winter. Miss Helen
Stull has been visiting in New York and
New Rochelle.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-26
"Children of France'-Cross Keys

Patriotism is the keynote OF the Cross
Keys this week with "Chldren of France"
topping the big bill worthily. Albert Iiaeket,
Philadelphia boy. appears 10 advantage
IL the production. Great enthusiasm
was engendered by this patriotic pro-
duction, which is well presented. "Hildas
Ankle" is musical comedy do luxe in
miniature which gained great favor. while
Herbert and Denis made new friends with
their laugh-raising antics. Nellie Powers
and company brought applause ia her clever
sketch and Gray and Hest, with their sing
ing and talking act, finished well-balanced
bill. Beginning Thursday "A Telephone
Tsngle, headlines the bill
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-26
Social Activities

A number of persons will entertain at
dinner on Saturday night at the Huntington
naley country Club before the lecture by
Frank Branch Riley, explorer and mountain
climber. Tables have been engaged by Mr..
ana Mrs. William A. Law Mr.. and Mrs
iienry Miller Watts, Mr.. ard Mrs. Charles
west Churchman, Mr. and Mrs. Edward j..
Henson. Mr.. and Mrs George w. Elkins. Jr
ana Mr.. and Mrs Samuel X Reeves
Judge W. Gray Knowles and Mrs Knowles
or 2lo2 De Lancey street, will entertain in
formally at bridge this evening at their
home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rollin H. Wilbur and their
daughter, Mrs. Richard MacSherry, have re-
turned TO Old Stone House, ST Davids. after
spending several weeks at the Brighton. At
lantic City.
Mrs Walter c. Janney. OF Bryn Mawr,
WIN give a dinner on Friday March 90,
at the New Century Club, before Mrs Charles
Stewart Wurts's dancing class in honor of
her niece, Miss Dorothy Baird.
Mrs. Paxson Deeter. of Bryn Mawr. will
leave this week to visit hor sister, Mrs
Harold Mcneil, at Dedhan. Mass.
Last Saturday afternoon Miss Edna John
son. who has charge Of the musical entertain
ment OF the training camp activities, took 1875
girls up TO Camp Dix. Sixty OF the girls be-
long TO the chorus that Mrs. Phillips Jenkins
mas formed to 10 10 the different camps and
sing, The girls who arrived at Wrights-
town In the early afternoon were met at the
station by Mr. William p. Jackson, who Is
the head OF the training camp activities at
Camp Dix, and some Of the soldiers. and
were escorted TO the camp. During the after
noon there was dancing and In the inter-
missions. the girls chorus sang and several
solos were given. Later the men served tea,
and after that there was more dancing.
Miss A. n. Manley. OF Boston. who Is stay
Ing At the Walton. has come here TO talk TO
x ac2thollc women on tho necessity of food corr
5eIs Iesll. ~ .svlIss H1ssH
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-26
"lmps and a Girl'-Colonial

With an Arabian setting. six lmps ard
Girl" is the hcadlner at the Colonial Thea
tire. The dancing in tho act ballet assemble
and acrobatlc feats proved It's worth. Doing
Her Bit" a sketch by Adra Alpsley. Nora
Shelby and company, was we'll received. hav-
ing touch OF the lighter vein that was
attached 20 real war itself.
Corelli and Gillette, singing and ncrobatices
Lawton, the jugslcr burke and Harris, mu-
steal act, and VIII and Mary Rogers. sing
crs. made up the vaudeville program. Tyrone
Powers in "The Planters" with British war
Nlms. was highly enjoyed.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-26
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SEnERHL .2oST - SR0HDs
Partisan Flirts-TrocaderO

Several thousand miles are Travelled by tho
Zig Partisan rlirts which proved to he IL
highly entertaining attraction at the Troca-
dcrO. The audience rs taken from New York
to Turkey. and also to the Canulbal Islands
The Scan"r" en- roUt" Is true to life and
there is an abundance of comedy which
makes tho trim highly enjoyable. Charles
Robinson is tn" chief f,mmaker and is ably
assisted by Jerry Fleming, Billy Kelly ana
Johnny Cook. bott!c, a classic dancer, Is an
added attraction.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-26
Hello Japan"-Nixon

one OF the most interesting tabloid musi-
cal acts, billed as Hello Japan" proved TO
be a very worthy number at the opening
shows of the week at the Nixon The COM
pany is made up of exceptional singers.
Another touch of Japan was given the audi
enco as II viewed the photoplay feature.
THE Wrath Of the Gods" In which Sessue
Hsyalawa, the Japanese actor. plays, the
leading role, Russ. Van and Sully. Froslni,
the Accordion King" with Nolan and Nolan.
mado up the bill. which closed with British
war pictures.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-26
Speedway Girls--Gaycty

Comedy runs along at rapid pace IN the
show offered BY the Speedway Girls at the
Gaycty. The burlesaues overflow with
bright lines and there Ia nn abundance OF
surprises which sustain interest. The musical
numbers are up TO the moment and afford Il
score Of pretty girls opportunity TO appear In
many unique and elaborate costumes. The
show Is justly named. for there Is not a DUH
moment from beginning to end.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-26

a
and s"n," ohurus. Lyric Theatre.
odds and Ends of 1917" Is ono OF those
rcVues which add 80 their fun and tune an
exposition Of the mechanics Of building up a
musical comedy show through letting the
audience In some OF the baCk-StagN stuff
ana establishing n pleasant familiarity be-
tween entertainers and entertained. II is
sans plot, but not sans SpecialtoS sans rca-
son. but not sans rhyme. Il lives up 10 the
program asNription. ~ Chummy Musical
Revue
And II has ono merit that Gets it apart
from most OF its typc--it il not designed for
Il New York public alone. Tho projectors
have not put Philadelphia IN theatrical
Ecogra ply with Stamford, Providence and
Paterson for which anything is good
enough They have concerted an entertain
nont in which OSHKOSH (WisD, GsllioppliY
(oh:o) or Dowasiac (Mtchl can take lntc'i-
gent pleasure. Tho wit humor and hits"
are not all confined to the understanding Of
parishioncrs of tho Little Church Around
tho Corner.
The odds and ends have been patch worked
into gorgeous crazy quilt In which color
runs riot and pattern Is infinitely varied.
There's good fun In it, wh!steabc tunes, cv-
ctptional dancing and originally devised and
attractvely carried out specaltlos.
Added TO Jack NoIwor,h. minus hs old
hrashncss and with his most entertaining
side foremost, and Harry Watson. .Ir., an.
other Yorck. SO far a. infinite jest goes, are
girls, girls. girls.
Pretty girls moro pretty girls and then
some pretty girls
rnclo sam at war inspires several Of tho
best items on tho bill. Watson leads an
awkward squad through amusinG cvolut!ons.
Norwor,h and associates have a human
little sketch "Somewherc With Pcrshing."
with a bit OF real drama back OF it's huiuor.
aud there IL a big ensemble. when | Wave
My Flag" IN witch the stage IS alive with
sailors.
Lillian Iorrainc's good looks. Jack Coo
can's dancing. Jay Dlllon's singing and
Joseph lFerbeTt'a versatility arc other assets
that help TO strike II true trial balance bo-
tween the price Of ticket and what Is
given for the money in one OF the ncatost,
incest n!f,icst revucs seen here for long
time. W. H. NJ,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-26
Continuing PLAYS

"Iloldovcr' attractions of excellent quality
are being offered tins week to Philadelphia
theatre patrons. "Thc Man WHO Came Back"
is tho current bl ut the hdelphi; "Toot-
Toot.' at the Forrest; "Ov'r tho Top" at
the Chestnut street Opera House. and "Ip.
stairs and Down. at the Garrick. "l;obin
Hood" sung hy tho Philadelphia operate
Society, had second and fual prceentation
last night at the Metropolitan opera House
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-26
"Thc Whip"-William Penn

Heading the bill the first half Of the wcel;
~ the William Penn is Jim Toncy and Anna
Norman. u comedy pair Of real talent, Their
skit. "You Know What / Mean lands Il
laugh at every turn. Tho others on the bill
are nugan and RAYMOND. in comedy. "The
Auto Man: the three Willie Brothers IN an
cGuibrist act and sKit by Alexander and
Fields The photoplay for tho first three
days is "'rhe WHIP" tho big mclodrama
which has created sensation in movie cir
~,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-26
Kinder. .Ornstein Recital for
Little Theatre

The ISindler.Orn recital will take place
as originally scheduled at the Little Theatre
on Thursday evening of this week. The Thea
tire Workshops season in "a Gauntlet" will.
therefore. be suspended on that night only in
the Delaney street playhouse.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-26
JUST GOSSIP ABOUT people,
Base Hospital No. 20 Boys Plan to Give Entertain
ment on Thursday Night-Mary Is Sere-
naded by Her Suitors

Monley 70 addrcss tho v,,,,c, ,,,, ,,,o,,d
,ne meeting of St Ninccnry Homo ans.
mlar% % al 10 Spruce street TOMORROW nftcr.
>, AT ana Nr% .. H. Anderson OF Ycadou.
"a" I'VE i'criNns conEratuatinus ou ,bc
birth vt daughter. Nlarthcllo NpLrrso,,
born on Wilmington birthday. Mrs, Nndcr-
ron was Miss Ella Stciumctz, daughter n,
MI. T. Steinmct2, OF West philndrlrhi.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-26
odds AND ENDS OF 1917
AGAY ASSORTMENT
Fun and Frolic. Dances and Dit
ties. in Norworth and
Watson Revue
PLUS GIRLS, GIRLS, GIRLS

ODDS AND ENDS or ini7 hook bv uide Dude.
"id JACK Norworth. LYRICS and music by nud-
l"N NOtwOrth aud James RvrucS. inter.
Violated SONGS hv Wcs,ou aud To-. Production
staged hs Julian Alfred, Orchestra under di-
r"rlon OF James 4. l;yrHc". With lack Nor
worth. Lillian LORRAINE" md Harry Watson. Jr.,
and snnI" ohurus. 1.rri; Theatre.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-26

Miss A. n. Manley. OF Boston, who Is stay
Ing At the Walton. has come here to talk TO
c2thollc women on tho necessity q food copr
Sss, {4slls a. l.vltss H.sR
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-05-07
WOMAN IS CHARGED
WITH SHOOTING TO
WOUND A NE|CHB0R
Harrison Township Residents
Have Trouble; One
Lands In Jail

Helen Frye Ashburn. a young wo.
man living in Harrison township, was
placed under arrest Friday afternoon
by Sheriff MOssholder and Deputy
Sheriff Lyle, following the fling of "a
charge Of shooting to wound by VIII
liam Frazier, IL neighbor.
Tho affidavit was filed in the local
police court. Frazier alleges that the
Ashburn woman shot at his wife, Del
pha May Frazier, with a rifle Friday
afternoon with intent to wound her.
According to the sheriff a startling
moral condition was uncovered
through the investigation resulting in
the arrest of Mrs. Ashburn. a widow,
in which Mr.. and Mrs. Frazier Mrs.
Ashburn and her 14-year-old brother
are concerned
Mrs. Ashburn was arraigncd before
Mayor Bair on Il charge of shooting
with intent to wound and after a plea
OF not guilty was placed in the county
Jail in default of $500 bond Her near.
ing was set for , o'clock Monday
morning.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-05-07
ROLLING. CURTIS DIES
FROM HEART FAILURE
Death Came Suddenly While
Aged Man Was Sitting In
A Chair At His Home

Stricken with an attack of heart
trouble while sitting in his chair at
his home in Mansfield avenue, Rollin
C. Curtis, aged II years, died at 1920
o'clock Friday morning before Il ply.
sician could be called. Mr.. Curtis had
been afflicted with heart trouble for
some time and sustained II severe at
tack one week ago which had been
followed by lighter attacks until the
one which proved fatal Friday.
Mr.. Curtis leaves one son, Frank
Curtis, and u daughter, Miss Jennie
Curtis. both of whom have govern
ment positions in Washington, ID. G.
He was member of the st. Paul's
Episcopal church and was also alfiliat'
ed with the local Masonic bodies.
Mr.. Curtis was Il veteran of the Civil
War.
For moro than 80 years of his act.
i've business life, Mr.. Curtis was con
nected with the j. S. Ringwalt Co..
retiring some years ago and devOting
the remainder of his life to private
business affairs.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-05-07

nonncement Of The formation OF the
Army acnoo Of Sammica Issued by
tne Ohio war savings division Of the
department of public instruction. The
army VIII b" recruited by local yaca-
lion Thrift committees, which will
nave complete local charge Of the
summer war savings contests. win.
ncrs In This contest are to be brought
10 Columbus where they will be- pre-.
scniod by Governor Cox with valuable
prizes. The first prize viii be $ 900
IN war Savings stamps.
Cohr.encIHg May /. thc boy or girl
who has bought or sold ~ war say.
ings stamps viii be designated as a
corporal in the Army of School
Sammics. Title of sergeant will
come with the sale OF 40 w. S. S.; 80
means commission as second lieu.
tenant: 100. first lieutenant. 200.
caDtain: 400. major: 600. colonel. and
1000 general. Properly designed but.
tons. displaying the rank OF the boy
or girl, will he presented on proper
ccrtiiication from the local vacation
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-05-07
SOCklESS SOLDIERS

The American army, or ut any rate
a large part of il. is expected TO go
sOckless this summer Not because
there's any lack of socks, but because
the army authorities want the men to
harden their feet.
The heavy wooden socks are to give
place to light hose Of cotton or silk,
as the weather warns up. That is the
first step After Il few weeks it is be.
lievcd that most of the men can give
up socks altogether without much
hardship.
Shoes, of course, will not be dis
carded. The soldiers will only so as
far as the famous congressman
"Socliless" Jerry Simpson. Direct
contact of the feet with their army
shoes, though uncomfortable at first
is said to be of great value in tough
ening the feet so that when winter
comes they can stand the rigors OF
trench life. The plan is recommend
ed by allied leaders.
But let no knittcr take this as n
hint to quit Those woOlcn socks will
be wanted just as much as ever, fol
callOused feet for warmth when win
the soldiers will put them ON then
ter comes.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-05-07
ENLARC|NC HOSPITAL.
CRANMER TO REMAIN
IN j. S., He WRITES
Local Boy In Service Just Re-
covering From Scarlet
Fever

81 don't expect that | will go TO
France for some time yet" is the
word received from Earl Cranmer
who is stationed at Fort Oglethorpe,
Ga. by his brother, Paul.
According to Cranmcr the hospital
where he is stationed is to be en-
larged and he expects to keep his old
post.
lie also says that he has recovered
from the scarlet fever after being in
the hospital for six weeks.
Cranmer enlisted last spring in the
medical department and left with sew.
eral of the other boys from the Mt
Vernon high school. Since his en-
listment he has been stationed at
Fort Moultrie, S. c., and Little Rock
Arkansas.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-05-07
GIANT MUSHROOM

"Stcak and mushrooms! At the
present time II man giving that order
in Il hostlcry would at once identity
himself as a man OF wealth and with
steak so high in price that man must
apply more energy to securing the
wherewithal, he has less time to hunt
mushrooms If he wishes to have the
same at home, which accounts for the
large size Of mushrooms this year,
according to r. j. Tedrick, who claims
they are much larger this season than
ever before and to prove his conten-
tion exhibited one of the fungi Satur'
day morning that measured six inches
in length.
Tedrick found the giant mushroom
along the road between this city and
FredericktOwn.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-05-07
ONE: OH|OAN ON
LIST Of AWARDS
FROM HERO FUND.
Twenty-Six Acts OF Heroism
Are Recognized By The
Carnegie Commission.

PITTSBURGH. May 1.-The CarnC.
gle Hero Fund Commission recognized
twenty-six acts of heroism in its
spring meeting held recently.
In five cases silver medals were
awarded; in twcnty-one cases bronze
medals. Two of the heroes lost their
lives. TO the dependents of one of
these a pension of $500 year was
granted and to the dependents of the
other the sum of $1,000, to be applied
AS the Commission may sanction. Two
of the heroes sustained injuries which
disabled them. In these cases disable
mcnt benefits were granted-Of $500
and $50 Il month in one case and OF
$500 in the other. In addition to these
money grants, in six cases $4,000 was
appropriated for educational purpOs
cs, payments to be made as needed
and approved; and in sixteen cases
awards aggregating $4,000 were made
:or worthy purposes. Payments in
It & one sum cases will not he made TN.
~ the bench, i:''ies' plans FOR the use
nj the awatdS nave been apprG vcd ly
'he Commission.
Only one Oh;Lan is lst~l among
those receiving medals, Mar
celia MOrro" Cf Cincinnati, VII; saved
-. girl fr). farming and :;ieinrit d
~ save anc-i II at CinciErati .n Feb
r.ary ., 1917. She received a bron,c
rtjial.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-05-07
ALL CITY SCHOOLS
OVER TOP IN WAR
SAVINGS CAMPAIGN
High School Leads With AL
most $4,000 Over
Allotment

The effect of the recent war say.
ings efforts of the high school was re.
flected In report given out Thurs
day by w. T.. Mccormick, showing
the results of the Mt. Vernon schools
up to April &c.
The total amount saved by the pu-
pills of all the schools to that date
was $8.359.74. Every school in the
city is now over It's quota and all the
schools together are $45S9.9S over, the
high school leading with $1,9S7.20. OF
the 1000 pupils in the schools 5i5 arc
not buying stamps.
Mr.. Mccormick has also completed
a record of the schools of Clinton
township. all of which have done well
except the Fairview school, which Mr.
Mccormick says has done nothing at
all. The Clinton and ElmwOod schools
show savings of $790.49 or $iS4.57 ov.
or the quotas assigned them.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-05-07
SCHOOL SAMM|ES
IN NAME GIVEN
7 D NEW ARM
Ohio Pupils To Combat Kais-
er By Selling Thrift Stamps
During Vacation.

COLUMBUS, May 3 TO act as
supporting regiments, there Is being
recruited among the l0OO.000 school
children OF Ohio an Army Of School
Sammies which will be detailed 10
the job Of Saving and selling war
savings stamps" This army will ma
newer in connection with the cam
paign known as the vacation thrift
contest. II was launched May !.
Each boy and girl in the schools
of Ohio should be glad 10 dedicate his
or her vacation 10 the Ohio boys in
the trenches. as they must be sup
ported throughout the summer If they
are to win this war" says the an
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-05-07
Miss Julia Kingsfield
Daughter of Mrs. Elizabeth kingsfield
Succumbs to tuberculosis in
Lima Hospital-Funerai
and Burial Here

Miss Julia Kingsiield. aged 2S, for
merly Of this city, died Friday in a
hospital in Lima after an illness of
about year from tuberculosis. She
leaves one sister, Miss Caroline, OF
this city, three brothers. John, Of Ak
ron. August. of Columbus, and Jacob
of this city, and her mother, Mrs. Eliz
abeth KingsGeld of East Chestnut
street. The funeral Monday at 2 2p. m
at the st. Vincent de Paul's church
Burial in Calvary cemetery.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-05-07
BRITISH DROP Is.
TONS Of BOMBS.
ON HUN Vessel
German Warship Badly Dam
aged By Fleet OF Planes;
Cruiser Sunk.

LONDON, April "a Correspond
cnce of The Associated Press) More
than fifteen tons of bombs we're drop
ped by British aircraft at on upon the
disabled former German battle cruiser
GOeben while she lay aground at Ma
CARA Point, in the Dardenelles, last
January after disastrous sOrtie, says
a detailed story Of the affair which
has just been received here. Two
hundred and seventy.nve airplanc
flights were. made in an attempt to
complete the destruction of the war
ship.
Eight or ten airplancs continuously
harricd the GOeben and Brcslau during
their sortie from the Dardenelles, com
pelling them to steer Il zig-zag course
which eventually brought the Breslau
into British mineficld. where she
struck mine Shortly afterward, she
was hit by an aircraft bomb and sank.
The Geoben, heading for home, also
struck mine and developed a serious
list. Aircraft continued to bomb her
while she entered the straits and ran
aground at Niagara Point. For seven
days she remained there, subjected to
continual attacks from the British
aircraft.
On January 20, a British scout ma
Il. Al.
senal Dry Docks at Constantinople.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-05-07
PAUL GILLILAND WINS
FIRST PLACE In FOURTH
WARD SPEAKING RACE

The first honor certificate was
awarded to Paul Gilliland and the sec
omd to Ruth Cranmcr Friday after.
noon ai the Fourth ward school when
those two were named as the best
speakers In "fonr minute men" speak.
ing contest.
The judges were Supt. p. G. Xemer,
Squire r.. A. Stream aud Mrs Rob.
crt Baldwin.
The talks were along the line of
Thrift stamps and patriotism. seven
participating in The contest.