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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-02-19
People Lack Everything

These desperate. destitute people
II no have no land TO cultivate, no
food to eat and no clothes to wear.
Nnd have been IN that condition for
nvs years. now" he calls the more
than hall million Armenian
refugees wandering from place to
place seeking food and shelter that
does not exist. Under the old
Tsarist system. the peasants plowed
With q charred stick plow. drawn
the oxen are dsad-they were killed
for food long ago. There are no
honest-to- goodness plowE. no Guilt
vators, no reapers, no binders"
Nothing r. lett In this country OF
misfortune, Captain HiObea de-
clares Not a pair OF shoes; not
sven broken pans % window
xlass-nolhlns but the notssm and
the Jetsan - war and destruction
Captain Eibbou describes the ar
rival OF the American Near East
Relief workers 1T Erivan. the capf-
tai OF tho unhappy Armenian Re-
public With tie war-Gutted railway
station crowded with hundreds OF
homeless refugees
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-02-19

OLD they had sunk into hoIIoyvs. +
pointed them out 70 MY companion.
This is where they bury those
that cannot stick it out. tisose who
are picked Up every morning. stlll
lying on the ground where they
died during the night. There are q
good many OF them every CAV.
cart makes the rounds or tha
streets and the parks each morntra.
and picks them up and brings them
here--the dead. who could not wait
But Il SIS not so bad - = Vas
Nothing H.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-02-19
Hundreds OF Homeless

~All about, on the ground. close
80 the walls FOR shelter from winds.
under freight cars IN the meager
covering Of dusty hedges. IN the
opsn-everywhere- groups lay
on the dry earth. hundreds ana
hundreds. almost all women. with a
few children Near them pitiful
bundles OF rugs thar constituted the
whole OF their worldly possessions.
phree stones and a bit OF rusted tin
made the stove upon which what
cooking thers was 70 dc-iittle
AaouSh-was done. They lived
where they lay ct n!she-without
shelter or privacy or anything they
could call thei- own. Sometimes
EeeminEly FOR no reason, a little
group would pack UP she handful
of rags that served ar cover TO
sleep under. and move or They
climbed on freight cars and went
somewhere elss. only 20 find things
the same or worse. Again they
settled down II affect, patient. in
curious nisery, 10 await-God
knows what,
Along the road from the station
20 the town more groups OF refugees
we're czmped, II appalling misery.
To the right. q the road was
great barren field, where huge holes
had been dug and filled in again.
Where they wers new. mounds OF
sarth marked them; where they are
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-02-19
Near East Relief Work

wholly dependent upon the Eener-
osity Of tho people Of the United
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-02-19

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The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1921-08-23
COMMUNICATION

To The Editor of The Banner,
Sir-I have just been reading the ar
ticle about the alteration in the Com
missioners' office last Monday. The
article gives wrong impression to
the public.
This little section of Berlin town
ship has given the board more trouble
than all of the rest of Knox county.
After giving them more road than was
granted two years ago by the old
board and having passed resolution
to build a piece Of pike on the Water
ford road, which is a worse road to
travel than the road in Berlin, we
could not see our way clear to rescind
that resolution and use the money
where we had already spent about
Sc, 900 more than Berlin paid in un-
der the two mill levy.
There are many townships that have
paid this levy and have not had cent
spent in their section.
In regard to the political status of
| the trustees, two were Democrats.
They were not present. They had left
the office after being told we could
not do 1t this year. There would have
been no trouble. but they, that is two
or three, for there were several gem
tlemen in the delegation, started the
trouble by MAILING assertions that
were not true.
| They would have got some more
road had they not been so unreason-
able. One started the story that we
received money to go on the other
job.
Any one that has any red blood
would resent such charges in the most
emphatic way, barring profanity,
which / did.
In regard to building any more road
there is three mile stretch in Ber-
lin extending to the Pike township
line and reaching into Pike, that is
SO per cent worse than the one in
question. would be in favor OF and
will do all can for that section, but
no more on the other job.
You article says they voted for me
It looks like they did with the thought
that they could take me by the neck
and lead me where they willed. That
cannot be done. | think l demon
strated that last fall. when | was
threatened by a faction of the voters
II | did not accede to propositions thai
were urged on me. refused to spent
$50, 900 when we did not have CEN
In the fund and could not without Q
vote of the people.
WILSON BRADRICK
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1921-08-23

Ford for trip through several OF the
western states.
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Temple were
Sunday guests Of Charles Mcmillan
and family, near Loudonvllle.
Mrs. E. G. Almack spent a few days
last week with her parents, near Wal
honding.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wallace Horn and
daughters, Avis and Bernice, who are
visiting the A. II. McClurg family,
spent Sunday with Mrs. Carrie Shultz
and daughter Gertrude.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Hardinger, Phil
ip Hardinger and Miss Hardinger OF
Missouri are visiting friends and rel
atives here.
A. Fl. McClurg was business visit
or in Coshocton Tuesday
Mrs. Maggie Henry of Brink Haven
visited over Sunday with her brother
Silas Shrimplin.
Miss Margery Young and brother
Robert NJ. Young of Mansfield Will
give a program of music and readings
at Shrimplin's hall Saturday, Aug. 2o'
at $3.50 p. m.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1921-08-23
EAGLE GROVE

Mrs. j. |. Rummell returned from a
three weeks visit with her daughter,
Mrs. Amos Richardson, at Mansfield,
last Tuesday.
Miss Eloise Shipley Is spending the
week with her sister, Mrs. Royal Lon.
ey of North Liberty.
Mrs. Mary Gamartsfelder OF Lud.
ingtOn, Mich, spent the weekend
with her nephew, Willis Parsons. and
family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alva n. Robinson at.
tended the reunion of Mrs. Robinson's s
people at Mansfield Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Lands and
daughter Leola, Mr. and Mrs. ]. N.
Bechtol and Mr.. and Mrs. Floyd Bech.
tol andson Wilbur spent Sunday with
Mr.. and Mrs. Darwin Phillips of Green
Valley
Mr.. and Mrs. w. p. Shipley and
family and Mr.. and Mrs. Royal Loney
and son Doyle motored to Newark
Sunday and spent the day with Mr.
j. Hartshorn.
Ira Cline and family and Mr.. and
Mrs. Arthur Cline of Fredericktown
were Sunday guests of their parents
Mr., and Mrs. Samuel Cline.
Mrs. Emma Grossman left the frs,
OF the week for visit with relatives
In Pennsylvania.
T.. C. Rush was business caller II
this vicinity Monday.
The Earnest children. Ruby. Don
Ralph and Donald, are spending ,
week with their grandparents, Mr.
and Mrs. Samuel Earnest, Of Fou
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1921-08-23
Flowers Are Dangerous.

The odors of many familiar flowers
are po,sonous, The old self-colOred
tulips. particularly those OF deep
crimson hue. have powerful odor
which Is dangerous when inhaled
This odor Is Of saffron flavor, and af'
fects many people In a very peculiar
manner. II breathed deeply. 1t has
the effect Of producing light headed
ness, which continues for some time
causing the sufferer to do and say al
manner Of remarkable aud mysterion'
things. Its influence often lasts fo'
IN hour or two. and IL followed D!
deep depression.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1921-08-23
mt. ZION

Mrs. Carl Harris and Miss Edna
Cohcran spent Wednesday with Mr..
and Mrs. John Cochran of Bladens-
burg
Glenn Keaser Of Rocky Fork spent
Thursday with his son, James Keaser,
and family.
Mrs. Ada Taylor Rine, former res
ident of Mt Zion, died at Mercy hos.
pital, Mt Vernon, Wednesday, after
an operation for appendicitis. She is
survived by her husband, one daugh-
ter Mrs. Howard Hull, one son, FL
mer Taylor, and three stepchildren,
Mrs Wayne Virgins, Miss Lena Rine
and Dwight Rine. Also her mother,
Mrs. Julia Taylor of Goshen, one sis
ter, Mrs. Dessa DEEMS, and two
brothers, Clyde and Ross Taylor. Fun
eral and interment at Mt. Zion Friday
afternoon, Rev. Koppert of Perryton
officiating.
Mrs. Cora Pryor and daughter Ma
rie spent Thursday at Utica.
Mr.. and Mrs. Grover Harris, Mr..
and Mrs. Cary Cottrell, and Mr.. and
Mrs. Harry Horn spent Sunday with
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Pipes of Dennis. .
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1921-08-23
GREER

Misses Esther and Faye Fulmer
were guests Of their uncle, Bert Clark.
and family, at Warsaw a few days
last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. c. Greer and Mr..
and Mrs. Ralph Hipp and daughter
Dorothy spent last Thursday and Fri.
day with their cousin. G. ID. Welker,
and wife, at Buckeye Lake.
Miss Elizabeth Campbell OF Brink
Haven visited over Sunday with Miss
es Pearl and Marguerite Fulmer.
+. w. iieaton and family attended
a surprise on Mr., Heaton's father a,
the Caves. Sunday.
Edwin Beatty left last week in his
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1921-08-23

being the old home Of both OF them,
where they will attend a homecoming
Sunday service, Aug. 2s. They expect
to return about Sept. 1.
Misses Grace and Ula Cooke, Isa-
dore Pond and Marguerite MARBLE are
spending the week at Cations Rocks.
Mrs. A. c. Stages of Indiana, for.
mrrly Of this place. is the guest Of
Mrs. Jennie Ball.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1921-08-23
| Annual Reunion
Lane Families

The 18th annual reunion OF the
Lane families was held Thursday at
the home of Mrs. John Lane. who re.
sides north of Condit. Dinner was
served on the lawn at l O'Clock to 80
persons. After the dinner, a program
was given, consisting Of songs and
speeches.
After the program business ses'
sion was held and the following off,
GERS for the coming year were elect.
ed
President-.Mrs. Douglas Gorsuch.
Vice President--Mrs. Mary Doup.
Secretary-Mrs. Hicks.
Among the out.of-tOwn guests from
distance were Mrs. Bean and daugh
ter from Canada.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1921-08-23
NM k.BAl1VER

Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Taylor and son
spent Sunday at Buckeye Lake.
DR.. and Mrs G. A. Welker and
grandson, Earl r. Welker. of Freder.
icktown, spent Tuesday with their
daughter, Mrs. w. B. Shipley, and
family.
Mr. and Mrs. Marchall Phillips and
Mrs. Bertha Frazier and children and
Laurin Phillips attended the Carson.
Gardner reunion at Newark last week.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1921-08-23
Attend DanvilIe
X. of c. Picnic

Among the Mt. Vernon people at
tending the X. Of G. picnic at Dan
Vile Thursday were B. r. Parker, Ow.
en- Parker, Frank J. Meade and sons,
Regis and Frank Jr., Mr.. and Mrs. F..
A. Easely, John Durbin, Lyman Dur.
bin, Mrs. Jennie James. Mrs. Ella
Hunt, Mr.. and Mrs. Vincent Tighe and
daughter Dorothy, Mrs. Agnes Tighe,
Mrs Bruce Lepley, and daughters,
Charlotte and Doris, Mr.. and Mrs
Frank Durbin, Miss Bertha Durbin,
Mr.. and Mrs. James A. Kelley, Mrs
James w. Tighe, Fred Kelley, Walter
Taugher, Mr.. and Mrs. Raymond
Taugher, Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas E.
Taugher, Robert Lee, Mrs. John Lee
Miss Lavina Lee. Edward Oborne, Mr.
and Mrs. Fred J. Lawler, Miss Ruth
Yauger. Mrs. Mary buckingham, Mrs
James Feeney, John Hayes, Robert
Mccormick.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1921-08-23
ons MosouIto,s Work,

"A single malaria patient, driving
along iltch-bordered. mosqultoin-
tested rond, may provide hundreds OF
the insects with germs which SsSJ .
may pass on to every traveller along
that road, says the New York Medical
journal.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1921-08-23
COURT NOTES


clerk of the common pleas court
Judge Blair In an opinion handed
down denies the application Of Thomp-
son Dowds, an alleged fugitive from
justice in Indiana, for writ Of ha-
beas corpus, and grants his extradi.
tion upon the application of Gov. W.
r. McCray made upon Gov. Davis, is
sued July 10, 1921. Dowds is charged
with wife desertion and child deser-
ton.
In rendering his opinion Judge Blair
recites the facts of divorce action
in the Knox county common pleas
court, alimony being granted the wife.
onciled their differences and remov.
ing to Fulton county Indiana, lived
together. DOwds returned to Knox
county, o., in March, 1920.
The court finds that Dowds is charg-
ed with crime against the state Of
Indiana and is a fugitive from Justice.
1t is ordered he be committed to the
county Jail and there held until the
proper agent of the Governor Of Indi-
ana can come after him.
Applies For Divorce
The petition of Grant w. Gordon for
divorce from Minnie Gordon has been
IaI uyfth hn rIn in
pleas court. They were married, the
petition recites January 8, 1917; there
are no children.
The plaintiff alleges he has done ev-
everything in his power to fulfill his
full! duties as husband and compan-
ion. On August 16, 1917, they came
property and engaged in business. For
some time past 1t is alleged the de-
fendant has seemed dissatisfied and
acted queerly, expressing a desire to
return to Toledo to live. Ultimately
her wishes were expressed as com
mands that he sell his home and bust
bObS anu W AoiVuo vi
would leave him. II is claimed the
plaintiff has been liberal in providing
the defendant with money with which
to make frequent and long visits to
Toledo.
On August H. 1921, 1t is alleged the
defendant sold many of the household
goods and left note informing the
plaintiff she was leaving. 1t is thought
she has returned to Toledo and the
plaintiff prays she be deemed guilty
OF gross neglect OF duty, and that he
be granted divorce and that the de
feDdant be further divested of all dow
er interest in his property at 206 Wes
Curtis street, and for other and fur
ther relief B. Il. Sapp is the plaintiff'.
attorney.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1921-08-23
| Circle No. 3
Is Entertained

CircIe NO.
Is Entertained
Mrs. Philip Sharp pleasantly enter.
tained the members of Circle No. of
the Vine street Church of Christ
Thursday afternoon at her home on
the old Delaware road. twenty-five
members Of the circle were Mrs.
Sharp's guests during the afternoon.
Devotionals were in charge of Mrs.
John Baughman and readings were
given by Mrs. Schrack. Mrs. Collins,
Mrs. Sharpnack and Mrs. Baughman.
Mrs. Sharp. assisted by Mrs. Green,
served refreshments to the guests.
Mrs. Misor will entertain the circle
at her home on North Jefferson street
in two weeks.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1921-08-23
Marriage License

A marriage license has been issued
to Carl E. leighton OF Pleasant town
ship and Zena B. Mills of Monroe
township. Both being minors the con.
sents of G. C. Mills and Jennie u. Shell.
lenbarger, parents, were given.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1921-08-23
Motor Rush Continues

Friday morning Clerk Letter ant
his assistants passed the G75 mark II
the registration of used motor cars.
They look for big days both Friday
and Saturday.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1921-08-23
Real Estate Transfers

Willis J. Wolfe to Albert ]. Wolfe,
parcel. Danville, $1OO.
Ann j. Teeter to Milton Reeder mar.
Gel. Mt Vernon, 100.
NJ C. Cummins to Grover Harris,
parcel, Jackson, $1,000.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1921-08-23
Elliott Family
HoIdo' Reunion

Elliott Family
HoIdo' Reunion
The 18th annual annual reunion of
the Elliott family was held at River
sile park last Thursday, with about so
members of the family present. The
following officers were elected:
President. V. Cochran.
Vice Pres.--TIoward Stoffer.
Secretary--Neva Cochran.
Treas Charles Miller.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1921-08-23
Two Divorces Granted

TWO UIVoTcc6 Granted
IN the common pleas court Friday,
Judge Blair granted divorce to Alice
Garrad from Walter Garrad, with ali.
mony and further support of a minor
child In the sum of $40 per month.
A decree OF divorce was granted
Amanda Harding from Jerry Harding
grounds OF gross neglect.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1921-08-23

A son was born Friday morpipr t
Mr.. and Mrs. William SchodorT, O
North Catherine street.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1921-08-23
Statements Filed

In the matter of the estate of IIor-
tense Peaslee, deceased, a statement
CT assets and liabilities was fled and
certified to the auditor for appraisal.
In the matter of the estate OF vii.
lam Penn. deceased, inheritance tax
was certified and 60 days notice or
dered given.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1921-08-23

A son was born at the Mt. Vernon
hospital Thursday to Mr.. and Mrs
Clarence McLarnan of PiDesville.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1921-08-23

County Clerk Letters office contin-
ued Friday and Saturday to be the
most generally visited office In the
court house. At the closing hour Fri.
day afternoon the record showed to.
tai of 7s6 registrations of used mo-
tor cars.
Before o'clock Saturday morning
the figures had increased to 500 with
a reasonably fair prospect that an ev.
en- 1000 might be checked up before
the days close.
While Clerk Letter possibly has
been getting the cream OF the weeks
business about the court house Judge
Duke. Auditor Rinehart, and Record
or Reed all smilingly assert that the
clerk has nothing on them. Every one
OF them claims to have turned bust
ness away and refused to accept per
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1921-08-23
Cociety
n Notes
Wright Family
Holds Reunion

Holds Reunion
The 18th annual reunion of the
Wright family was held last Wednes
day at the home of Henry Wright, at
Croton. All enjoyed good time at
dinner as well as in renewing old &C.
quaintances and making new ones.
1t was voted to retain the officers
of last year, and to hold the next re.
union at Homer on the third Wedncs.
day Of August, 1922.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1921-08-23
BIRTHS

A daughter was born Thursday
evening to Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Tier
West Chestnut street.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1921-08-23
Sale Ordered

Sale Ordered
In the matter of Harry Wright vs.
Silas Woodruff, the report of the com
missioner was confirmed and public
sale ordered.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1921-08-23

In the probate court, in the matter
or the estate of Hortense Peaslee, de.
ceased, finding was made, no inner.
tance tax found and certifcation made
to the auditor and state tax commits
sion
The probate court In the matter of
the estate OF Charles w. Lyon, de-
ceased. dismissed n petition to com
pei distribution of funds.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1921-11-10
WORLDS DEBT TO THE MOON
Orb Is One of the Most Dependable Of
Utilities, and the True Friend
of Lovers.

AS an overhead system of ligbtinp.
the moon is one OF the most depend
able of public utilities.
1t rises and sets like the village
loafer and decreases the working
schedule of watch.
If it were charged for by the kilo-
watt, hour, or the cubic centimeter. it
would cost lot of jack to become
engaged.
The theory that the moon was made
of green cheese gained some credence
in the past, but has since been proved
erroneous by able astronomers with
highly developed olfactory centers.
The moon makes an old man wish
he was twenty and young man wish
he had two sets Of arms.
1t softens the heart, tongues, head
and any tendency toward verbal
thrift. Statements are made in the
moonlight that even a police court
lawyer wouldn't try to prove.
Before marriage man believes that
a dog banks at the moon as tribute
to the splendOr of the orb at night.
After marriage he learns the real mo-
tive
A combination of limpid eyes, lam
bent beams and placid lake will make
even a deacon swallow his Adams
apple 40 times in succession and feel
capable of playing an oboe.
It makes them all edible.
Lincoln got his education by the
light of the fireplace
Countless sayants have gained their
knowledge shaving away with the mid
night oil.
Many have burrowed into great
tones by the sputtering flame of the
gas jet.
But the real wise birds-the guys
who are hep and jerry-learned most
OF their lessons in the moonlight =
Judge.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1921-11-10
Farmhouse Filters.

Use hot iron to press hens or
folds in ginghams, calicos and SINH
lar wash materials. This saves time
in basting
Cold cream jars, we'll scalded, are
economical spice containers. The
cover can be screwed on tight to hold
the strength of the spice, and labels
printed with India ink.
II you haven't flowers enough to
fill your large vase, put few corks
in the water to hold the flowers up.
Pouring batter out of a pitcher is
easier than spooning it and does not
waste the batter
In making a cake, put the flavor
ing in with the shortening and sugar
The fiavoring will be evenly distribu-
ted throughout the cake.
A drop or two of lemon juice ad-
ded to cream will make it whip up
faster
Your curtains will wear longer if
you make the top hem as wide as
that at the bottom You will be able
to change the curtain occasionally so
that it will wear evenly.
If the casters and beds and dress
ers are slightly oiled with sewing ma
chine oil they will roll easily, and
ugly mars and scratches on the floors
will be prevented.
Put your cranberries in crock
and cover them with water after you
have sorted out the soft ones. A
weighted plate or round board on top
will keep the berries under water
This water should be changed every
month
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1921-11-10
PLEASURES OF YOUNG CHINA
Children Have Many AmusementS
Which Are Unknown to Young
sters of Other Countries.

The children Of the Chinese village
led a sheltered, happy existence with
servants and young relatives to amuse
them indoors or without, as the wealth
err permitted, writes NJ T. f., in Asia
Magazine. They were literally sup
piled by their indulgent grandmother
with pocket money in the form of
handfuls of coppers, instead Of the
strings Of cash that sufficed an earlier
generation. From passing vendors
they bought bows and arrows OF
brightly painted bamboo, whistling
birds and theatrical figures of cOlOred
earthenware, inflated rubber toys and
an endless variety of rice flour cakes,
sesame seed corrections, peanut taffy
and millet candy. On festal days the
choice was wider than ever with
fluffy punches Of sugar wool (fine
spun sirup) and brittle candy toys
blown from molten taffy with all the
glass blowers art, in the form Of Ian
terms, birds and fish mounted on slen-
der sticks. At early seasons there
were huge fish made of bamboo
frames, paper covered and realistical-
ly painted, which swan in a breeze
with lazy grace, or kites similarly
fashioned to represent birds and
dragons which winged upward in fas-
chatting flight.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1921-11-10
Great Congo Rubber Forests.

The great rubber forest of M'Bon-
ga. in the Congo country, thousands of
square miles in extent, is really com
posed of two forests Joined by an 18TH
mus of wood In the forest lies the
Belgian fort of M'Bassa. The fort is
not used today as a fort Cor was not
when H. De We're Stacpoole wrote his
book. "The Pools of Silence" in 191O)
only as a collecting place for rubber.
Mr.. Stacpoole says: "In the early
days it was very necessary entrench-
ment for the Belgians, AS a tribe al
most as warlike as the Zappo Zaps
terrorized the districts; but the peo-
pie of this tribe have long been
brought under the blue flag and the
white star. They are now soldiers,
and their savagery has. like keen
tool, been turned to good advantage
by the government