The Morrow County Republican. (Mt. Gilead, Ohio), 1919-07-04

              Viof ) REPUBLICAN J vv VOL. XIV MT. GILEAD, OHIO, FRIDAY, JULY 4, 1919 NO. 50 TO STOP SALE OF 2.75 BEER Steps Taken By Congress and Department of Jastice. i INDEPENDENT BILL, LIKELY Palmer Makes It Plain That the War-Time Prohibition Act Will Be En- . forced Beer Cases Expected to Reach the Supreme Court From District Courts Early Action on Enforcement Bill Anticipated. Washington, July 2. Steps have been taken by congress and the department of justice to stop, the sale of beer of 2.75 per cent alcoholic content under the wartime, prohibition act. Prohibition leaders of the house after a series of conferences obtained a call for a meeting next Monday of the judiciary committee, which is expected to agree promptly on anindependent bill for enforcement of the wartime law, denning intoxicating liquor as containing more than one half of 1 per cent alcohol, and to recommend passage of such aj)ill by the house at the earliest possible moment. At the same time the department of justice made it plain its agents would enforce the act according to the interpretation that anything containing more than one half of 1 per cent alcohol can not be legally manufactured or sold. Decisions of Federal Judge Rose at Baltimore in favor of the brewers and 2.75 per cent beer and of Federal Judge Sawtelle at San Francisco against the brewers and such beer, threw the entire legal status of low alcoholic beer into uncertainty. I Either the Baltimore," the San Francisco or one of the many other cases expected to arise soon will be appealed to the supreme court of the United States. However, action by congress within a few weeks at the most is expected to render a decision by the supreme court unnecessary as far as stopping the manufacture and sale is concerned. Attorney General Palmer made it clear that while his department would proceed in an orderly manner, without wholesale .arrests or spectacular raids, offenders against the prohibition law could expect nothing else than "early and vigorous" prosecution. Peading the settlement of test cases, it may be that evidence in numerous similar cases will be gath ered without arrests being made, but it the government wins in the end, all will be prosecuted. 0HI0AN AMONG VICTIMS Twelve Persons Killed In Collision on the New York Central. Dunkirk, N. Y., July 2. Twelve persons were killed and 18 injured in the rear-end collision of two New York Central passenger trains in the station here. Train No. 41 was standing in the station, where it had been de layed by a hot box. A flagman en deavored to stop train No. 7, which was following. The air brakes on the second train apparently failed to hold. With a crash No. 7 plowed into the rear coach of the standing train. Al most Instantly the boiler of the loco motive on No. 7 exploded. The wreckage caught fire. The dead: Frank L. Clifford, Buf falo; Mrs. Fred H. Cartan, Toronto, Ont.; Miss Gertrude Cartan, Toronto, Ont.; Charles lUPeck, Buffalo, bag gageman train No. 7; Charles L. Tyl- desley, Dayton, O. ; Charles Schiller; Mrs. Quinones and two children, .Ni agara Falls, N. Y.; two unidentified men. The injured include Mrs. F. E, Rathbun and Miss Jane Webb ot Co lumbus and Mrs. E. E. Hanes, Dayton, Chlna to. Sign Austrian Treaty. Paris, July 3. The Chinese dele gates to the peace conference expect to sign the treaty with Austria; C. T. Wang, a member of the delegation, said. He said the' Austrian treaty contains nothing objectionable to his government, as It includes the league , of nations covenant. The Chinese , would gain membership in the league in that manner. NO ONE EXEMPTED Mlxup discovered In the New Direct ' Inheritance Law. Columbus, July 3. It developed that probably no one, not even widows, will be entitled to any sort of exemption under the new direct inheritance law. The section which seeks to grant exemptions of from $500 to $5,000 on property that passes to blood relatives refers back to the ' provisions of the "next preceding section." Originally the next preceding section was the one which levies the tax. Later a new section was sandwiched in between, but the phrase "next preceding section" was not changed in the section which seeks to grant exemption. Injury Proves Fatal. Marion, O., July 2. Mrs. Margaret Crlsinger, 83, mother of D. R. Cris- singer, lawyer and politician, died from injuries sustained in a fall. CHURCHES Trinity Methodist Episcopal. Rev. J. B. Hanley, pastor Sunday school at 9, , ' League ot 7:30. Christian Science. Reading room, third floor of the Register building, is open Wednesdays and Saturdays from 2 to 4 p. m. ; testimonial meeting Wednesday night at 7:30. Lesson Berraon every Sunday at 10:30. Waterford Church ol Christ. . John D. Hull Pastor. Sunday School at 10:00 a. m. Preaching at 11:00 a. in. and 7:30 p. m. Fast time after June 1. Ev. Lutheran Church St. Paul's Ev. Lutheran Church, M. F. Lauifer, Pastor Sunday school at !t:30 a. m., morning service at 10:30. Xo service in the evening. No catechetical instruction on Saturday afternoon. Council meets at church on Thursday at 8:30 p. in. Congregational meeting on Sunday after service. , Fulton M. E. Rev. Brown Pastor. Fulton M. E. Church. Edwin A. Brown Pastor. Sunday school at 10, every one invited. Evening service at 8. The pastor is hoping to get Dr. Paul L. Vogt, superintendent of the' department of the rural church in dtir board of home missions, to speak. II jiot, some one else will speak. v Every one cordially in vited to be present. , Presbyterian Church. D. H. Cramer, Pastor. Ths Bible school will begin next Sab bath at 9:30. Morning hour of worship. Th.9 com' munion will be celebrated. It is hoped this change will increase the attendance . v . L iL. : i ' ai uuii urn morning services. No evening service will be held. Unlversallst Church Next Sunday the pastor. Rev. Sara L. Stoner will deliver sermons at the usuaf hours, morning and evening. You will kindly note the topics to be con sidered: 10:30 a. m "God's Eternal Com- radship with His Children." 7:30 p. m. "Religon and Liberty." Sunday school will precede the morn ing service. Come in time for Sunday school. Strangers welcome. First Baptist Church. D.'E. Miller, Pastor. 'The Spirit and Mission of the Church" will be the topic of the Bible school Sunday morning at 9:30. The pastor will preach at 10:30 a. m. and 8 p. m. Morning subject, "Real Liberty." Evening-aubject, "The Man Without a Country." Quarterly business meeting Monday Evening, July 7. ANXIOUS TO GST BACK Appeal Issued by Ohio Boys Is Re- ceived Here. The following appeal lias (Ken sent to this country from soldiers left over seas, many of whom are from Central Ohio: Cleveland, Cincinnati, Columbus and other Ohio boys of the 32!th, 331st and 3324 ambulance companies and field hospitals; also the 308th signal battal ion of the Eighty-Third division, want to come home. We are al! weary of Uerniany, and are anxious to spend the rest of our lives in the U. S. A. Having no immediate prosjiecU Ipf realizing our hearts' desire, we have de cided to find out if Ohio will come to our rescue and try to get us home. We are not a chronic bunch of kickers, nor are we "yippiiig" because we are N. A men, but when yoji stop to think that we are amongst the first fifty per cent of the first draft, and that the major ity of us have been in service since Sep lember 20, 11117, and that we are now "two stripe" men, that alone should be enough to convince you that we have done -our bit in this world's great war and thatwe are entitled to come home. Also you might let it sink in that our division has been' home and demobilized now for the past five months, and that we are praltieally the only N. A. outfits here, and now that the 308th en gineers are homeward bound, we feel that our chances of coming home are mighty slim; so far we are doomed to remain here with the regular army di visions constituting the Third corps. The majority of the men in the above mentioned outfits have dependents and never claimed exemption or discharge, thinking, of course, that they would get a square deal and either go home with our division or be allowed to follow it shortly. - As you no doubt know, Mr. Reader, there - is very little chance of us getting out of here unless the people of Ohio wake up and pull for her sons as other states are doing. Added to the above, practically every man in the above-mentioned outfits is a former business man or farmer of.-higli caliber in Ohio, and they are all losing money and anxious to get back to the United States so they can resume their work and thus pave the way for their future financially. You will have to agree that $.13 per, with allotments and insurance deducted, does not give much promise for the future. v Summing this article up as a whole, we would like (o ask a few questions, foremost in the minds of the-Ohio boys: Whose division was the ill-fated Eighty-Third ? Wihy were detached units " of the (Continued on page 4) BUCKEYE JEWS NOTES MATTERS OF GENERAL INTEREST TO RE8IDtMT OF OHIO. Whisky Found on Farm. Cleveland, July 1. Eight barrels and 102 cases of whisky, valued at $7,000, were seized in a raid on the farm of Louis Steiss in Willpughby. Steles said the whisky "belonged to his son and was stored in his home when the state went dry. The son, a former cafe proprietor, claimed the liquor and signed a $500 bail bond for the release of his father. The claim was made that no liquor had been sold. I Teachers Leaving Profession. Columbus, July 8. An alarming scarcity of grade and high' school teachers exists in Ohio, according to Professor John L. Clifton, department of principles of educationr Ohio State university. Because many teachers are becoming discouraged at the exorbitant prices charged for room and board they are leaving the profession, Professor Clifton said. Former Postmaster and Editor. Springfield, O., JUne 30. J. H. M Babbitts, 66, prominent attorney, for mer editor of the Springfield Repub Mean-Times' and postmaster for over 10 years, died at his home here of apoplexy. He served as clerk of court for Clark county and was ac tively engaged in RepuhJJfcan politics under McKinley and RJbsevelt. Whisky and .Runners Seized. Cleveland, June 30. An all-night vigil by a government agent and Conneaut, O., police brought the arrest of 10 alleged prohibition blockade runners, coming into this state from Pennsylvania, and the capture of beer and whisky worth between $30,000 and $35,000, at Conneaut. Famous Publisher Dead. Cambridge, O., July 1. John M Amos, 80, one, ot the best known newspaper men in the state, died at his home here. For many years Amos was prominent In state. Baptist, Ma sonic and Democratic circles. He was president of the JeSersonian Publishing company. Another Liquor Seizure. Conneaut, 0.,July 2. For the sec ond time within three days United States deputy marshals seized a large shipment of liquor here pat was be ing transported from Pennsylvania. One man was arrested and three mo tor truck loads of whisky, beer and wine were taken. Shoots Wife and Father-ln-Law. Cincinnati, June 30. Thomas J. Danbury, 40, shot and fatally wounded his father-in-law, Frederick Shroeder, 68, retired contractor, after having shot and probably fatally wounded bis wife, Katherine, at the Shroeder home. Shroeder died after arriving at the hospital. ' Four Hurt In Auto Spill. Bellefontaine, (X, July 3. An automobile' turned over when it struck a new coating ot crushed stone at the edge of Bellefontaine and, all four occupants were severely injured. The men, all from Springfield, were J. E. Wilson, James O'Brien, Ben Powell and B. Fehl. Factory Burns. Canton, O., July 2. The plant of the Malvern Fire-Proofing company at Malvern, near here, was complete ly destroyed by fire. The loss will amount to approximately $50,000. The fire originated from an oil torch which was carried by one of the em ployes. t Start on Full Time. Martins Ferry, O., June 30 Laughlin plant will put its mills on full time this week. The 23 tin Prefer- ence will be given service men who apply for positions. All of the mill's employes who were in the war have now been taken care of. Shoots Wife; Kills Self. . Cincinnati, July 1. Domino Gefrow 36, shot and fatally wounded his wife here, and when he found that escape had been shut Off he turned the weapon upon himself, dying instantly. The Gefrows had not been living together for some time. Bootlegger Fined. Marion, O., July 2. Jefferson Williams, charged with violating Ohio's dry law by selling whisky from an automobile to laborers at Agosta, was arraigned and fined $200 by Mayor Sautter. Cox Reappoints Clark. Columbus, July 1. J. D. Clark of Dayton, Democrat, was reappointed member of the state industrial "commission by Governor Cox for a term ot six years. His present term expired at midpight. Wine 8tocks Depleted. Sandusky, O., July 1 Sandusky's extensive winery interests have succeeded in disposing of all but a small portion of the product they had ou hand at the time the prohibition law was Cox Reappoints Miller. Columbus, July 2. John I. Miller of Columbus has been reappointed state superintendent of public works by Governor Cox. The term is for one year. Safety Dtposlt Boxes Rifled. Mt. Vernon, O., July 1. Four robbers rifled safety deposit boxes in the bank at Killbuck, four miles from here, obtaining a considerable amount of valuables. " TO FF.01E I'OTIOII FIGTUBE ACTIVITIES Cfiilrmo Graham Alleges Graft I M Bean Uncovsred. Washington, July 3. Chairman Graham of the special house commit tee investigating war department ex penditures announced that in investi gating the extent, to which motion pictures made for advertising purposes have been circulated at govern ment expense the committee "has ob tained information which should result in several persons, at least, being sent to Jail." Information that the committee intends to. investigate motion picture activities has inadvertently leaked out," said Mr. Graham, "but I do not believe that-thoae who are guilty "will have time to 'cover up' before we get after them." Chairman .Graham said the commit tee had obtained a large amount of incriminating evidence" which would be disclosed as soon as hearings were resumed next week. Various govern ment departments have been asked by7 the committee for full informa tion regarding the use of moving pic tures in publicity campaigns con ducted by those departments during the war. 5,000 MEN TO REMAIN American Force In Germany to Be Decreased Gradually. Paris, July 3. The American army ot occupation becomes the "American force in Germany." It will be decrease gradually until 5,000 or 6,000 men remain. General Liggett, who is returning to the United States, will be succeeded by General H. T. Allen. The Second division, according to present plans, will be released within a few weeks. The Third division will be released later and finally the First division will be sent home. Plans for the release of all three divisions are contingent on the rapidity with which the Germans carry out the military terms of the peace treaty. Poles Orcak Ukrainian Line. Paris, July 3. The Polish forces started a counter offensive along the whole Galician-Volhynlan front, ac cording to advices from Warsaw. The Poles claim that they have every where broken . the Ukrainian resist ance and that the Lemberg-Halicz- Stanislau railway line is again in Pol ish hands. The enemy suffered severe casualties, 3,000 prisoners, 30 machine guns and huge stores being captured. Lemuel Ely Qulgg Dead. New York. July 3. Lemuel Ely Qulgg, former member of congress and prominent in Republican politics in New York state for many years, is dead. He had been In poor health for several years. Mr. Quigg is sur vived by his widow and one son. He was born In Cecil county, Md., Feb. 23, 1863. NC-4 Arrives., New York, July 3. The steamer Aroostook arrived here, bringing the seaplane NC-4, the first aerial craft to cross the ocean. Little Boy Falls 0!! of Wagon The four-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. James Kirk of Canaan township, fell from a wagon Monday ' and the rea wheels passed over his body, but no in juries were inflicted that were consid ered serious. Restaurant Changed Hands. A. J. Lemley sold his restaurant to Mrs. George Henderson and George Fink. They took possession Tuesday Garage Moved. The Chevrolet Garage on Satnrday and Monday, moved from the West High street building to the Vannalta iivery barn on West Center street. Soldiers Discharges The soldiers that had their discharges recorded in the last week are: Blake E. Wagner, Theodore A. Koen, Lester W Koon,1 Floyd Harold Jackson, Frank L Myers, Norris D. Jenkins and Alfred Gantt. Bank Bobbers Flee Four robbers early Monday morning rifled safety deposit boxes In the bank at Killbuck, four miles from Mt. Vernon. They took many valuables, but neigh bors discovered them before they got away with all the money. Walter Ackerman Home. Walter Ackerman one of ML Gileads restaurant men returned borne on Sun day evening. He has been gone nearly a year. He was stationed at Coblenz, Germany, and last week received bis discbarge at Camp Lee, Va. Bogers Lake Picnic. Rev. D. H. Cramer chaperoned a gioup of boys at Rogers Lake this week George Clark, jr., James Lee, Paul Wood, Oscar McAnall, Clarence Cra mer. They left home Monday and ex pect to be Rone about a week. Rev, Cramer will preach here Sunday. Fish ing, boating and bathing for a .week is a treat for the boys they'll never forget, O J. Miller of Cleveland spent a few days in Mt. Gilead with relatives this week. BUNCHED PARAGRAPHS Iowa's assembly in special session ratified the suffrage amendment to the federal constitution. Iowa is the tenth state to ratify. Nineteen firemen were injured and over $200,000 damage was done by fire which raged in the plant of the Pennsylvania Paper Stock company, Pittsburgh. Public debt decreased '$436,645,113 in June and at the end of the month was $25,44,506.1 6u, according to a statement by the United States treasury.Klsie Janis, actress, has legally adopted "Mike" Cardi, Belgian war waif and stowaway. No,one has claimed he body of Dr. Walter Keene Wiikins, the aged phy sician who hanged himself in the Nassau county (X. Y.) Jail, after bis conviction of first degree murder for killing of his wife at their Long Beach home. Ten thousand garment workers in 105 factories walked out in a general strike at Chicago and effectually tied up the manufacture of women's cloth ing in Chicago. They demand wage increases. Two firemen were killed at Norfolk, Va., when the Imperial Tobacco company's, warehouse collapsed during a fire. Twenty-five men were killed in the explosion at mine Xo. 5. Rock Island Coal company, near McAlester, Okla. At Portland, Ore., R. Batcheler was arrested, charged with having three wt ,s. George Jay G.Uld was removed as one of the executors of the estate of his father, Jay Gould, upon application of Frank Jay Gould, his brother, who alleges mismanagement of the estate and loss of $25,000,000. A cotton crop about 1,000,000 bales smaller than last year was forecast for this year by the department of agriculture In estimating prospective production at 10,986,000 bales. Streetcar fare at Boston will be in creased from 8 to 10 cents July 10. Mrs. O. S. Mulliner, founder of the Camp Fire Girls of America, died at New York after an illness of two weeks. Violent earthquake shock was felt at Florence, Italy, and vicinity. When an interurban car struck Abe automobile ot Worth Bronson of Gaines, Mich., 14 miles from Flint, Bronson, his wife, father and two children were killed. The $42,000 taken by five bandits who held up the Middlefork mine at Benton, 111., was recovered in a creek half way between Benton and West Frankfort. The money was in a heavy waterproof canvas sack. The bandits were captured. Prince George, eldest son of Prince Louis of Bavaria, has entered a Jesuit monastery at Innsbruck. Losses ranging from $800,000 to $1,000,000 resulted from a fire which completely destroyed the plant of the Armour Fertilizer company at Baltimore.Sinn Fein headquarters in Dublin was raided and the building searched by a large force of British troops. Mayor Schreiber and members of the Toledo produce exchange have started a fund to purchase part of the army meat surplus, which It is planned to offer the Toledo public at popular prices. Several large manufacturers of farm machinery in the United States have decided to establish branch offices and plants in Mexico. Six hundred city employes at Seat tle, Wash., have formed a union for the purpose of seeking a $60 a month increase in pay for every city em ploye. Legislature of Texas ratified the fed eral constitutional amendment grant ing suffrage to women. Tourist travel to France from this country will not be permitted before next year, the state department an nounced. Congress has been advised by the Alaskan engineering commission that the Alaska government railway project will be completed in 1921 at a total cost of $50,436,971, or about $73,200 a mile. American schooner Friendship was towed into New York harbor following collision with the Japanese steam er Tsuruga Maru. A seaman was drowned. Charges that the United Stales em ployment service is extravagantly op erated were made before the Joint senate and house labor committee by Charles H. Burroughs, as auditor ot the shlpp'tg board. War department announced that during the 47-day offensive in the Meuse-Argonne sector the American caasualties aggregated 120,000 men, or 10 per cent of the 1,200,000 en gaged. Jptn A. Leach, 76, of Sedalia, Mo who in 1873 founded the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Engine- men, died at Denver of pleurisy. Lieutenant Colonel John Handy Hall, 46, was killed in an auto acci dent near Devon, Pa. Fire at Baltimore destroyed the large warehouse of a branch, of the American Home Furnishers' corpora tion, causing loss of $200,000. Under a new law Just signed by the governor, Philadelphia's city council will be reduced from a total member ship ot 145 to 21. Members will re ceive $5,000 a year. Lieutenant Kenneth H. Murray set a new record by flying from Atlantic City to New York, 140 miles, in 61 minutes. Annual convention of the American Association of Workers for the Blind is lp session at Toronto. Can COURT HOUSE COMMON PLEAS COURT. New Cases: Ruby Kinifliart vs. Pearl Ilincliart, divorce, extreme cruelty. She states that the couple wire married Oct. 12, llili, at Mayfield, Oklahoma,, and that one child ha been born to them. lltnj. Olds and J. C. Williamson, adinrs de bonis noil with the will annexed of the estate of Stephen B. Marvin, deceased, v. Smith Sears, asking the court to direct him to turn over to them assets belonging to the Marvin e-tati; anioiiiiting to 3(l.iO, and which i r'-prcMrnted by notes certificates of depo-it, check-, each, liberty bonds and checking account. The plaintiffs claim that the defendant, who was appointed executor of tbp Marvin will. on May 24 got possession of the prop erty and now refuse to surrender it although )) resigned the position mi lime lit. A. W. WoruVn et al, v. The Kili-on board of education, injunction. The plaintiffs are objecting to the wmio! authorities selling a school hotij-e ii Canaan town-hip and the fence adjoin injr the property. Kirhard Hardin, a minor, bv hi fath er, Clyde Hardin, as next friend, v. the village of .Mt. Gilead, hiiuj!e. Hi niiegi-H inai lie tmnereii a broken no-e and had his eye kriix-ki-d out v. hen hi-teain ran away on Hii-h street hi-t !;!!. and that his injuries were due to U fact that, his wagon struck a hirfe-ton beside of which there was a deep hole, caii-ing the vehicle to move up am! down, throw iiig him between the hor-c and wagon. It is charged that it wa.- (lue to the negligence of the town that the street was allowed to remain in this condition. Knianiiel Staitrcr et al vs. Fred and Ida Steiger partition. The lanu .-on' sists of a two acre tract in Bennington township. " PROBATE COURT. A. K. Harding e-tate Election of I.o vina Harding, widow, to take under will, tiled and ordered entered upon the ournal. 'Continued on page 4.) THE UNION IN MT. The Town Ready For You A Store Full ol "Things" To Keep Cool Remarkable Assortment New Summer Blouses Copies of higher cost types. Striking new mod- els of crisp, while Voiles. With pretty collars and sleeves. Some with the round neok. All are well made and bespeak coolness and beauty. Priced at $1.48, $2.25, $2.95 and $3.65 New Styles, New Colors Georgette, Crepe-de-Chine and Silk Blouses. In Flesh,15Dark Grey, Navy Blue and White. Waists that are all to be desired. Some very unusual designs. Embroidered fronts and pleated effects. Underpriced at $4.75, $5.75 and $6.50 each.- Ladies' Ginghan Dresses Large variety. Very effective color contrasts have been obtained by the makers. The styles are adapted for the stout as well as the slim figures. In plaids, stripes and plain Ginghams Priced at $1.95,$2.25, $3.50 up to $7.50 More Good News For Men! Just in. Another shipment of Straw Hats All new; priced the same as before. each. Your style is here. Serve and Save: Store Open THE UNION &Sw$E Always at Your Service MT. GILEAD, OHIO HAY RAIL DEFICIT SHOWS DECREASE Pot at $39,000,000 By Bra of Hallway Economics. EJUUIIN6 FIGURES GIVEN OUT Total Deficit For the First Five Months of the Present Year Shown to Be $213,000,000, Not Including "Minor Expenses" of the Railroad Administration Operating Income of the Roads. Washington, July 3. The deficit Incurred in operation of railroads under government control during the month of -May amounted to approximately $3&.000.000. The net o erating income totaled $38,620,000, compared with the rental obligation of tho government to the railroads for May of $77,426,000, according to unofficial figures of railroad earnings for the month made public V d wiles. the bureau of railway eco- The May deficit, however, showed a decrease from the average monthly deficit of $43,500,000 incurred during t the first four months of 1919. The total deficit 'for the first five months of the year was shown to be $213,-000,000, not including "minor ex-'penses" of the railroad administration.Compared with net operating income in Ma? last year, a decrease of $33,309,000, or' 46.41 per cent, was shown this year, although gross or erating revenues increased from $373,297,000 to $407,942,000, or 9.28 per cent. The disproportionate increase in operating expenses from $282,791,000 to $350,861,000, or mora than $68,000,000, caused the decrease in net revenues. . THE ONLY CLOTHCRAFT STORE GILEAD. Worth While!" $2.25 Buy War Savings Stamps ! Every Evening. J&