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derwent a minor operation at the Mt.
Vernon hospital Friday morning.

uci i"tht u hihoi opcfhtiOu w tue MT.
Vernon hospital Friday morning.
II. N. Ferginson. who has been a
patient at the NJ. & S. sanitarium, re-
turned to his home In Delaware Fri.
day.
Mrs. Arthur Paynter OF North Main
street left Friday for Chicago where
Mr.. Paynter is empoyed and where
they will make their home.
Mrs. Edward Crooks and Mrs. Com
modore Hawkins of Fredericktown
spent Thursday at the home of MIR.
and Mrs. Charles Mckay on Coshoc..
ton avenue.
Mrs. c. w. Mckee went to Newark
Saturday
c. f. Allerding Of Camp Sherman
will spend Sunday here.
Mrs. James O'Rourke went to
Camp Sherman Saturday
Miss Hazel Won Wicklen, went to
Camp Sherman Saturday.
r. NJ. Rowley went to Newark Fri
day.
Mrs Carl Burson went to Mansfield
Friday. -,
Miss Gertrude Yockey went to Co
lumus Saturday. -.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. NJ. Beal went to
Chillicothe Saturday.
Mrs. G. A. Horn went to Columbus
Saturday to visit relatives.
j. ]. Feeney went to Millersbug
Saturday for few days visit.
! Mrs. c. ]. Carpenter returned home
Saturday after visiting in Columbus.
Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Preston and
son went to Lima Friday to spend a
week with relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cletus Allerding Of
Mansfield are spending the weekend
here with relatives. +.
Bert Nyhart and son, Workman,
went to Kent Saturday to attend
demonstration of automobile tractors.
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Beck of Ring.
old street went to Wooster Saturday
to spend few days with relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs Stanley Vail and two
children went to Canton Saturday to
visit relatives.
Miss Ethel Vincent went to Ober-
lin Saturday to visit Miss Ruth Whit
taker.
here from Fortress Monroe, Va, went
to Columbus Saturday
Mrs. ]. w. Freeman went to Gro
ton Saturday to attend the funeral OF
Curtis Graves
Miss Nellie Wallner of the Ohio
State Sanatorium went to Columbus
Saturday.
Mrs. A. F. Berry went to Gambler
Saturday to spend a few days with
friends.
I Mr.. and Mrs. John Anderson OF the
Columbus road went to Cleveland on
Friday to spend several days.
Miss Ida Anderson of the Colum.
bus road is spending few days with
relatives in Gambler
hdiOh NciuoH, WhO mas oCCh fo'
tient at the Mt. Vernon hospital, re.
turned to his home Saturday.
Mrs. Mary Dutt of 908 Howard
street underwent an operation Satur-
day at the Mt. Vernon hospital.
Mrs. D. M. Walters and children
went to Shelby Saturday where they
will make their home.
H. S. Williamson, who has been q
patient at the NJ. & S. sanitarium, re-
turned to his home in Delaware Sat
urday.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-07-30
NETS LARGE SUM
Nearly $1,000 Turned Into Ci-
ty Golfers Under
License Act

Just 100 licenses have been issued
by Mayor Bair to date under the H.
censing and taxing ordinance passed
several months ago by the city coun-
ell. The licenses have netted the city
$950.50, according to the mayor.
Most of the licenses issued were
for SO each, but the average was
lowered by number of SIS licenses.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-07-30
1000 MINERS ON STRIKE

ATHENS. July 26-More than 1000
miners and day men at three big
mines of the Ohio Galleries Co., near
Athens, have been idle for two days
because the engineers and firemen at
the mines quit. They claim the aay
laborers make more than they do. and
asked for work inside the mines,
where leaders make $3.50.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-07-30
STRUCK BY AUTO

While crossing Coshocton avenue
near his home Friday evening, James,
the small son of Mr.. and Mrs. Donald
Gerwick, was struck by an automo
bile which threw him to the pave
men, bruising him somewhat, but not
seriously injuring him.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-07-30
CAPTAIN HEAD|NCTO|V
ARRIVES OVER SEAS

Mrs. julius w. Headington has re-
ceived card announcing the safe
arrival of her husband, Capt. julius
w. Headington, F Co., Hath Ammu
milton Train, overseas. Capt. Head
ington was formerly Democratic state
representative from Knox county and
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-07-30
COLVuLE APPOINTED
AS HEALTH OFFICER

DR.. r. w. Colville has been appoint
ed health officer to fill the vacancy
which has been created by the resig-
nation of DR.. H. W. Blair, the former
incumbent who has accepted COM
mission in the army medical reserve
corps. Dr. Colville will assume his
new duties about August 4.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-07-30
STRUCK BY HEAVY
CHAIN; HAS CASH
CUT In FOREHEAD

The chains slipping from plate
that was being lifted with hoist at
the Mt. Vernon Bridge Co.'S shops
Thursday, Emerson Young was struck
by one of the chains and had a cash
cut in his forehead, between the eyes.
One stitch was necessary to close the
wound
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-07-30
HAS HIP FRACTURED
Richard Wynkoop Sustains A
Serious Injury AS Re-
suit OF Fall

Richard Wynkoop, the eight-year-
old son of Edward WynkoOp of the
Granville road. sustained fracture Of
the left hip Saturday morning when
he fell from load of hay and under
the wagon. The wagon wheel passed
over the boys hip.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-07-30
Chamber OF Commerce
News l!cmS

Are you attending The chautauaua?
o
We were glad to see Rev. l.. w.
Mulhane at the noon meeting last
Wednesday.
Mrs. u. O. Arnold and Mrs Samuel
II. Peterman furnished the floral dec
oratons for the luncheon Wednesday
Mt. Vernon and Knox county citi.
zens have purchased on three Liberty
Loan campaigns $1,7i7 300 of bonds
This Is about $50 per capita. Can we
raise the per capita to 500 on the
next drive?
M, II. Rosenthall and II G.. Beam
turned I'm three new members appli.
cations this week. We understand
that some of the men Of the member
ship division are working on several
new prospects with the hopes of be
ing able to make a favorable report
next weeks meeting.
Why not put the upper part of Riy-
erside park into u3e? Erect con
crete bathhouse, build a swimming
pool, make a sandy beach. and equil.
grounds with playground apparatus ?
ip s,,rff ,rin .
and gravel along the river near the
park or making the bathhouse and
pools. The writer is of the opinion
that IL the citizens desire this plan
of recreation, any movement started
results could be easily accomplished.
However, the demands of the citi.
zens must be made before any action
can be taken.
The service rendered the govern.
ment by the local organization since
this country entered the war is EN-
phasized by the receipt of the follow
ing communication, received this
week
OFFICE OF
THE DEPOT QUARTERMASTER
JEFF'ERS RSONVILLE, IND.
This Office acknowledges receipt OF
your letter and the list of manufactur
ers in Mt. Vernon and Knox county
This list is very complete and youl
interest in sending same is appreci
ated
All manufacturers included in youl
list will have an opportunity to sub
nit bids on our requirements.
By directionl Of d. Q. M,
Signed:
CHAS. r. SHERMAN.
CaptA Q. M. G. N. A.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-07-30
"1OMB" CINCINNATI

CINCINNATI, July 26-Five air
planes from the Wilbur Wright avia-
ton field at Dayton bombed" Cincin-
natl Thursday with literature telling
of the need of mechanics and other
skilled help at the Dayton aviation
field.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-07-30
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+ SOCIETY NOTES 1

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r r + + + 4. r + r 4. + f.
Chrisman-MiiIer
Wedding
Mr.. Arthur d. Chrisman and Miss
Cora Bell Miller. both of Brandon
were united In marriage at 2 O'Clock
Saturday afternoon at the home OF
the officiating minister, Rev. J. A.
Long. They will make their home
iD Brandon.
Indoor
Picnic
The Baptist church and Sunday
school enjoyed picnic supper In tho
Sunday school room at the church
Thursday evening the weather not
permitting the outdoor picnic that
had been planned
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-07-30

Brandon. July 26-Mrs. C. p.
Baughman and Mrs. Robert Baxter
spent Wednesday with Rev. and Mrs.
Akers of Homer.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-07-30
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A daughter was born Saturday to
Mr. and Mrs. Guy Arwiller who re-
side north of Danville.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-07-30
Entertains
Naomi Class

Entestains
Naomi Class
The northern division of the Naomi
class Of the NJ. y. church was enter
tained by Mrs. Fred Merrin of Mans.
field avenue on Thursday afternoon.
Ten members were present. Refresh.
ments were served.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-07-30

RED CROSS FESTIVAL
North Liberty, July 26-The Red
Cross will give festival here on Au-
gust 3.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-07-30

Mrs. Ira Atwood spent Friday in
Columbus
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-07-30
kN0XC0. NEWS
Fredericktown, July 27-Mrss frank
Brink returned to Columbus Satur-
day after visiting at the home of Law
renee CayUood. near here.
EX-GOVERNOR TO SPEAK

Gambler, July 27-Frank B. Willis
will speak at the M. E. Sunday school
and church picnic at 8 o'clock We'd
nesday afternoon at Lepley's Arbufus
hill, east of here
LIGHTNING KILLS MULE
A valuable mule belonging to Fred
Furley. east of this place, was killed
by lightning during the severe storm
Friday afternoon.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-07-30
THREE GET "FivANCOS"

Three plain drunks were each fined
SIS and costs when arraigned before
Mayor Bair Saturday morning.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-07-30
oANvlLLE MAN INJURIES FOOT

While cutting wood Thursday, Fl
delis Sapp of Danville dislocated a
bone in his foot. requiring the atten
tion of physician.
Centerburg, July 26-F. o. Pollano
guard at the Mansfield reformatory
is home to spend a few days.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-07-30

Fredericktown, July 2S-Mrs. R. E
Stone spent Friday In Gambler.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-07-30

Millwood, July 26-WilAard McEl-
roy OF Millwood went to New Phila.
delphia Friday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-04-12
q, OOO Germans Are
reported Operating
On Southern Finland

=. s'o'hHoLh, April II. - Fifteen
y German troops now arc cper-
s along the southern coast Of fin
sgs l'' wnere they already have had gc.,-
uh., anla!i battles with the Finujsh
esIssd' according 10 information re-
gs.D W the Swedish government.
ssaa,sr ''e dipiomatz here have received
dr.. mat thirty 10 forty Russian
H. fairen and de8troyers and four ar
tie sa..'eshipz are still Oft HelMnyforg.
n tsap'nfe Of which is probably part
ssv w. German aim. II is believed
5esn' that the warships have ali
s,ss x rendered anscrviceab!e by their
1 american Minister s.ory,s bau had
sgsS''.sfeation with 81. Linda, a FIN
If capitalist and bro,her.in-law
II s1sshe r., Msnncrhe.m, miIi.arY lender
n5s.a. tnnizh government forces vhe
stssh er ASKED ~. Linda what Amerir.,
ssnd consider an the attitude of fin
H.. ~Yard Germany. II. Linda dc.
as,.S smpha,ically that the German
49, rad been asked 10 >aasiat in re-,
ia. the go1ernment's power an1
Sxjd. ~ 'assalship was implied. lie
szl a. whole history has been one lon.
W.. ~ hardship and bIoodshed. Nov
d hyxe,1 ifeetora IN In sight, nobody. GER,
Siilf vt afy other country, viii be per.
Y dominate Finland
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-04-12
Sculptor Andersen.
Norwegian, May Be
The Peace TaIker

7 BOSTON, April 1.-THE claim set
Up IN a dispatcn to the Berlin "Tage-
tlsts' from Vienna that a Professor
Andersen had sought to open peace ne
sotiations with the Austro-H Hungarian
government recalled to acGuaintanccs
fere the earlier peace activities Of
Hendrix Christian Andersen. sculptor.
hr. Andersen is understood to be an
american citizen. although he has
spent much zine at his European home
N Rome, where. it is said. he has been
recently. He is native of Norway
and was brought to this country in in
fancy. His early life was passed in
Newport. R. l.. where for many years
ne maintained a legal residence, re-
turning there from time to time while
Studying art and architecture in vari-
Gus European cities.
Andersen organized the Worlds Con
sccnee Society. and was the author Of
book called The World Rebuilt" He
q better kn )wn. perhaps, through his
lsaorts TO establish "a world centre Of
1communication,' or world capitol
snicn was to be the headquarters for
International affairs and bureau Of in
,,ernational documents. He is said to
1aFe urged his plan upon several gov
efhments and to have obtained options
q one time OF property in the vicinity
'"s Brussels. Belgium, for the site Of
ne proposed capitol.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-04-12
Casualty List
Indicates New
Glory for 69th
Censorship Hides the Full
Story of Fighting Irish
mems Valor

Yesterdays casualty list told once
again the fragment of story that the
curtain Of censorship dropped behind
tirety. When the tale is told in full.
the l63th Infantry -thc old GOTH
will b found TO have added new lustre
TO a reputation that has never been
furnished.
The Irish regiment again has been IN
bitter fighting and two ccmpanies-M
and X -havc borne the brunt of the at
tack. That is all of the story that the
casualty list tells. Many have been
wounded. None are known to have been
killed. but three are missing They are
Privates Michael Holmes, Company x,
427 East 18th Street; Private Thomas
Connolly, Company X, 1926 Third Ave-
nue.; Private Thomas Virgins, Com
pany X, Warwick, N. Y.
"The last letter I had from Tom"
said Mrs. Agnes Connolly, Thomas Con-
noly's mother. yesterday, "was on
March 2O-thc day before he went into
the fight 1t was like him-so cheerful
and light hearted"
Two brothers in Company *, Ser
geant Timothy J. Sullivan and Corporal
James J. Sullivan, have both been
wounded in action. Their sister, Mrs
Annie Krauss, lives at 100 East Ninety
eighth Street. Timothy spent five
years in the 9th Cavalry and was en-
ployed by tho lnterborough following
his discharge. He and his brother
joined the Goth when it went to the
border.
Three other privatcs Of Company K
are reported slightly wounded. They
arc Lawrence Finerty, 159 Thirty-tifth
Street; Private Robert Johnston, 30l
East Thirty fourth Street, and Nc
chanic James Tracey, st. Chrysostum,
Canada. Fincrty was assistant cngjn-
ecr at the Hotel Manhattan until he
enlisted last July.
Tn two sons of Theodore Van York,
of % West Thirty-ninth Street Thco-
dorc, ir., and Nictor-have also been
wounded.
Brooklyn and Queens mon in
The seth who have been wounded
include Corporal James =. Ragelcy, OF
800 Sixth Avenue, Long Island City;
Private A. Clark, 35 Stevens Street,
Long Island City, and Private Donald
Simpson, South Fifteenth Street. All
were members of Company X.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-04-12
Pershing Obtains
Steel From Allies
Products for Immediate Need
Are To Be Replaced by
United States

WASHINGTON, April 11.-Testi-
mony of Chairman Hurley, of the
Shipping Board, and ]. Leonard Replo-
gle, Director of Steel Supplies for the
War Industries Board, before the Sen
ate Commerce Committee several days
ago, in executive session, was made
public day. and disclosed that Gen
eral Pershng has obtained 100000 tons
of steel products from the French and
British governments to meet urgent
needs in France. with an agreement to
replace the tonnage in plates, projec-
tiles and other forms from the United
States. American mills now are work
ing to capacity, tho witnesses said, to
meet the demands OF the Allied coun-
tries and the requirements of the
United States.
Mr.. Reploglc told the committee he
did not believe it practical for the gov
eminent to arrange to send steel to
fabricating plants as far west as
Omaha when the fabricated material
must be shipped back to the East to be
used in ship construction. Other tes-
timony has indicated a belief that this
would be practical.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-04-12
Third of Russia's
Population Lost By
Treaty With Teutons

YETR0GRAD, April lo.-Under the
s'ns Of the peace treaty the Commits
n,oner Of Commerce announces that
scssia has lost 100000 square kilome-
reg OF territory, with Sc 100000 inhab-
sants, or 80 per cent Of the entire
equation of the country.
Inc announcement says Russia has
8'so sustained the following losses:
vne-third Of her total mileage OF
..sl"ays, amounting TO 1850 kilomc-
'Fss 1880 niles.
Nsenty-threc per cent Of her total
'en production.
h,ghty- nine per cent of the total coal
Fsduetion.
,,s Two hundred and sixty-cignt sugar
a, ,sa, sls textile factories, 81
sss.@s'ssties, 1873 tobacco factories, 1856
es'Ilerles, "a chemical factories, SO
'-ysf hIils and 1913 machine factories.
e. nc territories which now become
ss raman formerly brought in annual
s,d 1a me amounting to S45,233 rublcs
''s' mad ] ,Ss0 savings banks.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-04-12

mere say, Premier Orlando was attract
co to fifteen year old boy soldier.
Inquiry disclosed that the bow. David
Marcello. had followed the Italian SOL
diers across the Piave during the Aus
'rlan invasion and insisted that he be
allowed to remain with the troops. The
boy since had acquired an extraordi
nary ability in throwing hand gren-
AIDES.
Young Marcello, fearing he might be
Obliged to abandon his post on account
of his age, implored Premier Orlando
to allow him to remain, which the Pre-
mier did, instructing the general in
command to that effect Then the Pre-
mier announced his decision to adopt
the boy soldier as his own son. saying:
"You will be one of my children.
shall provide for your present and
future needs. Now remain and work
for your country
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-04-12
Rerlin Gets Report of Par
lev Between Andersen"
and Austria
Count Czernin
Returns to Vienna
Czechs to Hold Meeting of
Protest Against For
eign Minister

LONDON, April 1l.-Conversations
,.sardins the possibility of peace be-
.veen the United States and Austria
Hungary have been carried on betwcc n
Professor Anderson, of Washington,
and Count Stephen Tisza and Count
Julius Andrassy. former Hungarian
n-smiers, according to Vienna dis
ratch to the Berlin "Tagcblatt," as
ouoted in an Exchange Telcgraph
message from Copenhagen.
The dispatch also says the Austro-
hungarian Foreign Office admits vari-
gu; attempts have been made to OBJ
tain general peace, and that En-
reror Charles has had negotiations
With several persons who have inter
national connections.
The Austro- Hungarian Foreign Min
ister. Count Czornin, has returned I'M
expectedly to Vienna from a visit to
German headquarters. where he con-
;er,ed with Emperor William. The
dispatch says the sudden return of
the count caused sensation in Aus
Trim political circles.
The stand taken by the Czcchs
against Count Czc-nin, the dispatch
continues. overshadows the contro-
yarsy between the count and Premier
Clemenceau Of France. In Prague on
Saturday Czech meeting Of protest
against Count Czernin will be held.
The position of Count Czernin is
sail to be much less secure since his
recent speech and the publication of
French official statement that Emperor
Charles considered the French demand
'u AlsaceLorrainc just. according to
an Exchange Telegraph dispatch from
Copenhagen.
There is growing dissatisfaction in
Germany with Imperial Chancellor Won
lIertling and Foreign Secretary Won
K1ehlmann. and efforts are being made
TO replace Won Hertling with DR.. Won
Helfe-.ch, former Vice Chancellor.
The Austrian Embassy in Berlin Of
fcially denies tho French statement
attributed TO Emperor Charles. but
does rot insist that there was never
my talk Of an acknowledge by the
Emperor Of tho justice of the Alsace-
Lorraine demands.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-04-12
Weeks Deaths in Home
Camps 200, a Decrease
Influenza and Mumps Comprise
Chief Hospital Cases

WASHINGTON. April II. - Health
conditions throughout the army at
weekly report issued to day by the War
Department, alth ough the hospital adj
mission rate increased over the pre-
ccdng week.
Influenza and mumps are the chief
diseases noted. the latter frequently
complicated with pneumonia. account
ing for the rising admission rate. ALL
nlents among drafted men contracted
before they entered camp have swelled
the sick rates. Tie total number of
deaths for the week ending April was
290, against 237 the preceding week.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-04-12
s .:':I' &:Q':!a!:ntpat,y
Broadway at 34th Street


OF the Cologne "Gazettee" says:
-Four hundred heavy mine throwers
were brought to one spot and joined
,,cgether so that they could be fired
by electricity at the same time. Inn
medlately after the mine-th rowers had
been discharged bridges. which had
been kept in readiness, we're thrown
across the Disc and troo ps storrned the
southern suburb of Chauny. killing or
taking, prisoners the enemy troops
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-04-12

which aims to have this port, laying
claim to it in the name of the vassal
state of Finland, which she has just
created. The present cry in Germany
is Cape North to Teheran."
A port near Cape North held in the
name Of Finland would give Germany
access to the Atlantic ocean without
England lying across her pathway.
Such a port, however, could only be OBJ
tanned by violating the territory of
Norway. The nation which controls
Finland and the Alsnd Islands inspires
fear in the Scandinavian peninsula.
Germany becoming the heir OF Russia
in regard to this territory has also in
herited the hate of the Swedes and
their neighbors.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-04-12
Three Naval Casualties
One Shot, Another Stabbed,
Third Killed ON Leave

WASHINGTON. April 11.--Thc fol-
lowing navy casualties were announced
to-day:
Seaman Francis Grimes, of Road
House. H.. died of an accidentally self
inflicted bullet wound
Seaman Mathew John Duller, Of 1886
West Twcnty-third Street. Chicago was
killed while on shore leave.
Mess Attendant Henry McCorkle. of
1916 North Ringgold Street. Phladel-
phia, died from q stab wound, April 4.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-04-12
Germany Increases
| errorism Of Neutrals

While the terrorism of Germany
among the smaller nations of Euronc
has been increased by her recent sue
cesses in the West and in the East
her real friends among the small neu-
trial nations Of Europe arc fewer than
before. '@'''
The chief change has been among the
scandinavian nations. Formerly Sweden
was pro-German, Denmark had a stronr
element with German sympath;es
while Norway leaned toward the Allies,
Sweden was thrown into Germanv's
arms IN the past by the suspected dc
signs OF Russia with regard to port
on the northern end Of the Scandi-
navian peninsula. Now it is Germany
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-04-12
German Successes
Disturb Neutrals

Progress of German arms on the
West front is just as disturbing to the
small neutrals of Western Europe as
the progress of German diplomacy in
Northwestern Europe has been to the
small neutrals CT Northwestern Eu-
rope. A peace in the West dictated by
German. arms might we'll leave Holland
engulfed in the German Empire, which
might extend to include Flanders and
part Of Northern France il the mill
tarists have their way. The future OF
the Dutch government would then be
extremely precarious.
The position of Spain is safer, for
she is not in immediate contact with
Germany. But the same dread we have
come to feel since the collapse of Rus
STA. of a great German Empire: greater
than ANYTHING ever dreamed Of. is said
by those who are familiar with Euro
poan politics, to fill all neutrals in the
degree of their closeness to the danger.