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The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1910-01-04
New Council Called To Order
At 1901 A. M.
President DeVef Announces
Committees
Officials Dine And Attend
Local Theatre

With considerable formality the
new officials Of Mt. Vernon assumed
control of the relgns of the govern
ment of the city at midnight Friday
night.
In the evening the members of
the old council and the new the out
going city officials and the new Of
fic!als attended the last show at the
Cooper theatre and then repaired to
the Log Cabin where an elegant sup
per was served This supper was
given by Edward Dever. president of
council and the four new members
of council, namely: Mr. Dubinsky,
Mr.. Dowds, Mr.. Farrison and Mrs
Weaver.
AT the supper number OF speech
90 were made by the various officials
Shortly before 1880 o'clock the
officials assembled at tho council
chamber where n session OF the old
council was held, President Dever
was in the chair and tho minutes Of
the last session were read by Clerk
Koons and We're approved.
Mayor Smith presented his report
for the last three months OF his ad-
ministraton as follows:
Fines for October paid into
the county fund .........$ $50
Fines for November paid into
the county fund ......... $500
Fines for December paid Into
the county fund ........ 1900
Total 80. ..,. .... $3.50
Fines for October collected
and paid into the city
fund ..,. 80, .......$G00.O 90
Licenses for October collect
ed and paid into the city
fund 49,. ...., .. 1900
Fines for November collected
and paid into tho city fund 2i.OO
Fines for December collected
and paid into tho city fund 205. 90
Total ... $50. ...S 1859. 90
Accompanying his report Mayor
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1910-01-04
ORGANIZED
Did The Board Of Control
MOnday Morning

The board of control of the city
of Mt. Vernon composed of Mayor
Mitchell, Director of Public Service
William Bird and Director Of Public
Safety A F. Stauffer. met Monday
morning at 10 o'clock in the boards
Office in the Arnold building, east
side public square and organized
as follows.
President-Mayor Charles A. Nit
chell
Clerk--Miss Madeline e. Wea-
YER. '
. No other business was transacteJ
and the board adjourned subject to
the call of the president.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1910-01-04

A god time to buy dishes. Splen-
did assortment at greatly reduced
prices. So piece set for $500. Regu-
lar 100 piece sets for $6.67. Real
china. Imported 100 piece sets for
$9.DS worth $1,000 at Arnold's Jan
uaty sale.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1910-01-04
Enjoyable Dance
AT Rosse Hall.

A dance was given Friday night
in Rose Hall at Gambler by Miss
Elizabeth Welker and her dancing
class. A large number of guests
were present, about one hundred In
ali. Music was furnished by drum
and piano. Refreshments were SER
we'd. The dancing lasted from eight
until three.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1910-01-04

number of his friends at his home
north of the city. The house was
beautifully decorated, the color
scheme being crimson and gold. The
evening was spent in games and con-
tests and at midnight delicious
two course supper was served
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1910-01-04
Entertained With
Oyster Supper

MIR. and Mrs. C, M. Barho, and
laughter Marie of Pleasant township
entertained with an oyster supper
thursday evening in honor of Miss
thel Crouch, who is soon u return
Defiance, "ne,e she Is attending
iohool. The hostess served n very
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1910-01-04
Entertained
Little Friends.

Miss Grace Lewis entertained at
her home in Sparta, Saturday after
noon with a birthday anniversary
party. She was eight years OF age
on that date Eight little girl friends
were present, the afternoon being
spend In games and refreshments.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1910-01-04
Wisner-Back
Wedding.

At eight o'clock Saturday evening
at the Congregational parsonage,
Mr.. Joseph M. Wisner and Miss
Esther Ada Back were united in
marriage by the Rev. Elwell o.
Mead. The attendants at the we'd
ding were Mr.. and Mrs. Orthenbur-
ger and Mr.. and Mrs. Wisner.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1910-01-04

""'Beginning on Tuesday evening
Jan. II, the American Insurance
Union will meet every second and
fourth Tuesday evenings OF each
month In the knights of Columbus
hall In the new Jones block There
viii be no regular meeting on Mon
dAY evening, Jan. 3.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1910-01-04
Entertained With
TaRy Pulling

Miss Ruth Ralston entertained
Saturday evening with taffy pulling
in honor Of the Misses Irene and
Louise Cooper. Misses Carita KIM
ball and Katherine Mendall OF Bos-
ton, Mass, and Miss Katherine
Burkett of Denver, Col. The even
Ing was passed away with card play
ing, singing and games.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1910-01-04
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.f OBITUARY y.
.i-.. !. j. ]. II II i. !. !. !. J. i.
John Allen Winston

John Allen Winston (colored)
died Sunday morning at his home on
North Prospect street of pneumonia.
He was As years of age and is sur
yived by his wife, son and daugh-
ters. The funeral Monday and the
remains taken to Barnesville for in
terment.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1910-01-04
New Years

iaEtys
Mr.. and Mrs. l. w. Bell enter
tanned in very pleasant manner a
number of young people at their
home south Of town New Years
night. Games and music furnished
entertainment throughout the even
Ing. Light refreshments were served,
The out of town guests were Mr..
Mort Sherman and Miss Hazel Lane
of Centerburg.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1910-01-04
Attend Theatre
AT Columbus.

A theatre party composed of Mr..
and Mrs. A. L. Byrns, Mr.. and Mrs.
Joseph Meyers, Mr.. and Mrs Joseph
Hancock, Miss Which, Miss Mabel
Sthuffer Mr.. Herbert Hancock wit
messed the performance of "The
Man from Mississippi at the South
ern theatre, Columbus, Saturday
evening.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1910-01-04

WANTED-Farm from 40 to 75
acres with good building. Everything
must be first class. Will pay cash.
Address l.. care Banner Office.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1910-01-04
Married

At Parsonage.
Mr. Fred NJ. Corwin and Miss Leila
Fleming, both of Monroe township
were united in marriage Saturd, y
evening at o'clock at the home of
Rev. j. T. Black, pastor of the Null
berry street M. p. church.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1910-01-04
Home Wedding
Near JelIOway.

On Saturday evening, January /,
the home of Mr.. Elmer Ruby of near
Jelloway was the scene of very
pretty wedding when his daughter,
Bertha, became the wife of Mr..
Harry Mckee of Buckeye City.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1910-01-04

+"'The weekly prayer meeting OF
the Brandon M. Il. church will be
held at the home of Mr.. and Mrs
A. G. Milligan on Wednesday even
ing at seven O'Clock.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1910-01-04

en- ing al their home in Buckeye
CF,! About thirty guests were pre-
sdnt to enjoy the music, games and
refreshments.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1910-01-04
Family Dinner
On Saturday.

A family dinner was given Satur-
day noon at the home of Mr.. andMrs.
Charles Hinken on North Sandusky
street Twenty Ave were present to
enjoy the sumptous repast. Those
present from out of town were MIR,
p. p. Cochran and Mr. and Mrs. Will
lard Cochran of north of town, Mr.
and Mrs. Harry p. Babbs and son
OF Macarthur Ohio and Miss Matte
Burns.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1910-01-04

Watch Party
ut Buckeye City.
MI. and Mrs. N. II. Hunter enter
tained with a watch party Friday
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1910-01-04

ID and Mrs. P. ]. Van voorhis
sp New Yeas day and Sunday
wi heir daughter. Mrs. H. M. Van
VI, lis, south of town.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1910-01-04
Entertained With
New Years Party.

Mr.. Charles Clark most pleasantly
entertained on New Year's eve q
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1910-01-04

Col. and Mrs. l.. G. Hunt are expect
ed home next Sunday from California
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1910-01-04

Entered at the Mt Vernon. o.. post
ofrice as second class mail matter
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-01-15
VIII Go to Greytown.

Blueields. January 14.-Gencrals
Estrada, AIatuty and z%eledon. with L.
zoo mon WHO have been detained by
rough seas for a week, are preparing
to leave Blueaelds Immediately for
Greytown.
General Chamorro Is expected to ar
rive In the heart of the Chontales dis
trict tomorrow. when he will be join
ed by General Mena- An engagement
near Acoypa Will follow.
General Juan Reyes, former Cover
nor of the coast provinces, has tele-
sraphed to General Estrada from
Greytown requesting permission to
to Blsefelds and enter into
peace negotiations with Estrada with
U tbs acquiescenoo of President
Madriz. It will be remembered that
Reyes, who was second in command
OF yhe revolutionary army. turned
traitor and went to Managua with
Madriz form Costa Rica. General Es-
trada. therefore. answered the tele-
gram and refused Reyes permission
to come here.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-01-15

two thirds majority for the adoption
OF tho resolution. In the absence OF
several members who were committed
80 support it. Representative Henry. OF
Texas, It's author. was determined to
prevent a vote. AT O'clock. after
he had spoken for forty minutes. he
askcd unanimous consent to continie
for one hour. Representative Sherley.
Of Kentucky, objected.
Representative Gaines. of West vir-
Einta, then moved the previous uues-
fion. and on n division the motion
prevailed by the close vote OF g. 10
81. To prevent Il vote Mr.. Henry
made the point OF no quorum. but
before the Speaker could or6ser the
doors closed and a~hsentees brought In.
AIR Parker saved the day with u mo-
tion TO adjourn. which was carried
without opposition.
h resolution MSS viEorpusiy de.
Tended by Representative Henry. OF
Texas Representative Craig, OF .Ala-
bssaa- Sissions. of Mississippi. ard 9TH
3ers spoke strongly against ii.
The first hour OF the days session
was devoted TO the reading OF the
Prssa6eilis conservation message.
which. was enthusiastically received
BY The Republicans ard some OF the
DEMOCRATS The House adjourned at
ssNs osdioeS until so-mcrrow.
, Senate was not IN session TO-
Il LN
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-01-15
PREPARED TO MAKE
DESPERATE STAND
yirginians Will Fight Against
District Retailing Territory
From State.
,lspeciaI to The Ttmos. pispatch.

Especial to The Ttmes-Dispatch.1
Washington. d. c., January IL
That an effort will be made to take a
strip OF Virginia and add IL TO the
District OF Columbia has been common
talk here for some time. At the be-
ginning of this session OF Congress the
local papers We're full OF stories to the
eject that the law which ceded certain
territory back to Virginia was uncon-
atltutional. Recently very little has
been heard OF this proposition. A ru-
NOR that land spectators are behind
the movement is in circuia
AS a matter of fact, a very able con-
stitutional lawyer has been engaged by
senator Carter. OF the Committee on
the District OF Columbia, to look into
the matter. As a result 1t Is said
attorney has concluded that the United
States had no legal authority for the
recession OF tho property in controyer-
BY. Nearly all of Alexandria county
is involved.
Virginia gave to the government ten
was found that all of that was not
needed the strip across the river was
returned to the Statn.
The Virginia delegation in Congress-
is prepared to make a desperate light
against any plan to take back the land.
Senator Martin will look out in the
Senate. If what the movers in this
agitation want should happen, Repre-
sentative Charles G.. CarlIn would be q
citizen OF the District of Columbia.
a map of the territory In debate has
been made. II. i. G. B.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-01-15
MoNDELL DECLINES
He VIII Not Stand sponsor for Taf,,s
Cc~aNcrntfon Rilix

Wasa;asssn D. C. 1sanary iA-Rsp.
teSeas4i.Ss Mcp6sil. of wyernirE,
ssStEasa % she House COMMITTEES or
Pubic Lads. has declined 10 stand
sponsor To- President -5s..s bills de-
s%s-sc 70 eSr-y car his program "a.
Sa1TatSoa o. zatGrSi resaQrcss. ia
eGers6 10 taSrc6ncs the measure ebv
dsas hu. sNe prefer was declined
a3-f1ssz-ssio1 bills were Ssat 10
S Nozseti tren the waite
sfSle 70 es Presented IN cn-rec.tn1
wsta ESA massage ~ tia presiSsn.
W2SSa MS RAD n The Scass to-day
Nj An03saiss Tzsw OF Legislation ,S..
Is zzscsl differed so radically f-or,
tAks s-ats-tGtos5 hr ia Erssfisne si..y
~ to1S bis sEss-Gs he ~c.t5 ncs Be sus.
ts1e5 y presenting .As nts1s n 3 RAJ.
rs- 6sSG1sl . ESs tAsa his sp5o-ss.
-sA-- Because IL Was cszt--1Sa o. the
Ccusl2t.ss a1 Saeasa Lsz16s Re felt shs:
tAs Sa116 los 5ecl51a 10 t1treiccs the
his - SC Suggested thzs &c should
grtssat tesl Is AaVt1E aesa INTRO
6uced y realss
Whsa Mr. Maa5eif's suggestion was
communicated 10 tha White Hauss
ro-a was -eceiv.5 ira. Il uas 10. sal.
isfat.o-T 70 tA administration -as
President IS sssd 70 have iect3eS "a
seek another r.E-nha- OF ths Committee
On. Public Lands 20 stand spoaSo- FOR
Tire proposed legislation -RsQusst|
bills haye q way ot getting last IN
committees. and such ar i~16orssaea:
is regarded as equivalent 10 aE1s
acaai Gisapprcvaf.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-01-15

Neither Of Two Attempts to Com
NIT Suicide Is Sue
cessful.

Suffolk, Va, January H-H. Kelley
Rawies, an aged farmer. who lives near
Holland. to-day in suffolk twice sought to
atstroy himself. once nearly succeeding. He
later was overpowered and was taken to
Eanemond county jail. where he pleaded In
vain to BIO put in a cell with Sam Hardy.
the convicted slayer of TiberIus Gracious
Jones.
This afternoon MI. Rawles. who Is re-
lated to several prominent families in Suf-
folk, Is being cared for in the hospital Ho
Is weak and nervous. having lost some blood
from his throat. but wal recover.
It is believed that Mr.. Rawles's attempts
at self-destruction were inspired by an un-
balanced mind. The first attempt for death
was made between 10 and II O'Clock this
morning in the Nanesmond Drug company's
store In Washington Square. He sought to
buy or borrow a knife. but clerks became
suspicious and would not comply with his
request A boy nearby loaned the man q
knife with which he tried to cut his throat,
but failed.
EawIes later went to n hardware store,
bought a knife. and was s~lashinG at his
throat before tho salesman could bring
change A former policeman and several
others who had followed got the knife from
kawies before fatal Injuries were Inflicted.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-01-15
ARMY
READY TO FIGHT
Insurgents and Government
Forces Preparing for Battle
at Acoyapa.
REYEs's REQUEST REFUSED
Traitor to Revolution Not Per
mitted.t to Make Journey for
Peace.

Washington, D. C., January IA
Preparations for a battle between the
Madriz forces and the Estrada army
in the vicinity OF Acoyapa. between
Rama and Lake Nicaragua, were an
to the State Department to-
day in 4 dispatch from Consul OIL
wares. at Managna. Tho consul re-
ported that 1T was believed In Mana
qua that E%strada.s army was adj
yancing on Acoyapa, which is defend
ed by Madriz's forces. Madriz yester-
day hurried more troops and artillery
TO the inland town to strengthen his
lines.
An Investigation OF the situation in
Managua since the arrival there a few
ago las led the consul to report.
despite the fact that Madriz has turn
ed on Zelaya in his public u%tterances.
that he still permits former Minister
Irias and General Toledo and other
close followers OF Zelaya to take a
prominent part in the affairs OF the
MadriZ government.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-01-15
BALLOT BOXES OPEN
FOR DEATH STRUGGLE
England's Great Parliamentary Election Cam
paign Closes, and To-Day May Spell Doom
nf One of Great Parties

posters and similar devices. The tariff
refor1ners even opened shops in differ
ent districts in order TO display sam
pies of foreign imports dumped into
England. This led 20 amusing Incl
dents, among them the discovery in
one case that an alleged American
chair really had been made in London.
The question OF the cost OF ood In
the United States and Germany also
was illustrated in a similar manner
Neither side neglected any possible de-
tall of the organization 10 insure VIC
tory.
Az a final appeal TO their constitu-
ents. Mr.. Balfour and 4fr. Chamberlain
tonight issued a joint manifesto TO the
country. II saya:
Tariff reform will not increase the
cost OF living OF the working classes
nor the proportion OF taxation paid By
them. but IT Will enable US to reduce
the present taxes on articles OF work
ing class consumption Inc develop Jul
rad with British dominions beyond
the seas"
mr., Balfour also issued a brief man
ifesto saying:
This is an election whose f~ar-reacn-
ing Importance no man can measure.
The results must be for good or for
evil, must effect the employment OF
our people, the security of our shores,
and the greatness of our empire. May
every citizen act as knowing that on
him in part depends the issue of this
great controversy"
Mr.. Lloyd-George says:
.I.hope the British electors will stand
by II privileges nobly won by our
n refuse TO barter either
the freedom Of our institutions or COM
merce for tho mess of thin pottage Of
by the Protectionists."
In an election speech at %Islington to-
night, John Burns predicted that the
next revolution would arise in the
States. owing to the projections
list system,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-01-15

London. January 14.-To-night Wit
messed the close of the parliamentary
election campaign. 1t has been fought on
an issue entirely novelgto the people of
these times-an issue that has not
been raised before for 400 years-and ii
has been fought with IN intensity of
conviction. energy and bitterness I'M
~paralleled in Great Britain in the pre-
sent generation. .
The conflict that opens the ballot
boxes tomorrow for the first general
election since 1906 is a death struggle
between the two great political ,srties
in the statc-the aristocrats and the
democrats. Vote to protect the vote''
is he eXhortatio addressed to the peo-
pie tonight by the leading Liberal or
gan, and 1T then succinctly portrays
now the conflict presents itself TO the
Liberals. On the opposing side Is rang
cd every possible influence in support
of the privileged classes.
AS sappI!a proyf that the struggle is
concentrated in the demand Of the
House of Commons for a Limitation of
the powers OF the peers may be found
IN the fact that all attempts to make
nome rule and the danger of the dis
solution of the union q factor in the
contest have proved unavailable. The
British %elector. as far as at present
'nay he judged, declines to greatly
concern himself with home rule and
Its alleged dangers. The two o%utstand-
ing features of the campaign have
been the determination or the Liberals
TO concentrate the attention Of The
people on the constitutional struggle
involved In the attempt of the peers
10 control the House purse and the
quick realization by the Conservatives
that the rejection of the budget had
been a mistake.
Picture Posters Used.
The campaign has been notably be-
yond all previous election struggles IN
England in the enormous use OF picture
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-01-15
GAYN0R LOST I'M STORM

New York Mayor Suffered Considerably,
aud COMPANION Seriously Injured,
New York. January 14.-Mayor Gay
tonight while on his way to his coun-
Try place at st. James. Long Island,
Tor the week-en He was helped out
OF a drift. with his ears frozen and
10 weak that he spent the night at
The home OF a friend. without further
attempt to finish his Journey.
His companion. Charles Il. Shepard.
Of Huntington, L. I, was blown of
a trcstle, and Sustained q broken leg
and internal injuries, He may die
h Mayor only saved himself by lying
fiat on the trestle and holding on to
the aide rails until he had In some
measure regained his strength.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-01-15
The T!mes-Dispatch Bureau,
Il03 Hull Street.
Manchester. Va, january u

M~ancHesttr, Va, JanVarY II.
h City Assembly met last night at
1850 o'clock. The ordinance discussed.
by the Street Committee at Its last
meeting, granting TO the Virginia Rail-
way and Power Company permission to
Construct, maintain and operate a spur
Or side track across Porter Street from
the Tracks OF the company On Seventh
Etreet into the property OF the
~ the northwest orner Of Seventh and
Porte streets, vas discussed at length
sna a1aily adopted, with several sub
statatLans and amendments attached.
Mg. Wakefield moved that the ordi-
RaE2a - adopted. accompanied by a
zine print X was carried unanimously
A a. C~&Eao5sIE, chairman Of the Az
sernpag and a member of the Consol!-
dat19a GoEIra!ttee. made h!s first ap-
pelra7ce z. q meeting since his serious
silnz@a fFcrT typhoid fever In October.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-01-15

H-H
Or. II u. Beattys. pastor of Chester
Hill Methodist Church, Mount Vernon,
y. T.. Will speak before the Mems
League OF the First Baptist Church to-
morrow night at 8 o'clock In the
church auditorium. II Is his first Walt
to Richmond.
Dr.. Beattys's home congregation con-
sists OF an exceptionally large number
of business and professional men and
Is also noted from the fact that mem-
bcrs OF all denominations are constant
attendants. He In Represented aa one
OF the most ~forceful n ELOQUENT
preachers in the New York Conference.
Tho men Of the First Baptiat Church
will meet in the l~ecture-room al I;4a
and go into the church In q st5dy. They
invite ali other men attending the ser
vice 10 Join them.
Or. Bcattys viii preach in the norm
ing acrvica at Centenary Aethodist
Church q, II o'clock.