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The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1910-09-30
PROMISE PROVED
BY PERFORMANCE.
Harmon Submits His Record to
Voters of Ohio for Their
Consideration.
Many Details of Administration
SetForth in Campaign Open
ing Speech at Canton.

Speaking at the Democratic cam
paign opening at Canton, Governor
Harmon dealt chiefly with the more
important details of his administra-
ton. His entire speech follows:
Two years ago the Democratic par
ty Of Ohio again proved its right to
be classed as a useful political
agency by exposing the wrongdoings
and shortcomings Of certain state Of
ficials and promising to replace them
by honest and efficient service. 1t
claimed for it's members no monopoly
of virtue or ability, but it was not
controlled by men whose selfish pur-
poses require for accomplishment
public agents of their own selection.
It's candidates were the free choice
of delegates who represented the
voters Of the party and each nominee
was pledged to do his utmost toward
the reform Of the government.
The excitement and confusion due
to the choosing of presidential cleo
tors by the same ballot prevented the
election Of all but two of its nomi-
nees-those for governor and treas
urer. The conduct of their respec-
tive Offices by these two makes up
the record on which the Democratic
party now comes before the people.
When man is first looked over by
vice they require they have nothing
but his general character to aid them
and the qualities he may have shown
in other positions, but when the
voters have once tried a man it is a
simple matter to decide whether they
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1910-09-30

is promptly paid over and deposited
81 as to draw interest for the state.
After the deposit law took effect
the grating was carried on under
cover of the large amounts Of cash
which it was pretended were carried
in the treasury vaults, as above stat
ed, but which were in fact never
rnere except on the stated days wheI
the treasury was examined, whic
were known in advance.
The depository law was approved
May 8, 1904, but it was not put in ,
operation until November followir
among the banks then approved W
the Cincinnati Trust Company, who's
president was and is Mr.. George
Cox. This bank was very deliberatc
though, about taking a deposit under
the law, and did not do so until moro
than a year later. Perhaps reluctant
is the better word, because the bank
already had a private deposit OF
100000 of state money at per cent,
while the rate fixed by the depository
board was 215.
Interesting Correspondence
How this was managed appears
from the following correspondence
between the State Treasurer and that
company's treasurer:
Jan o. 1905.
Mr.. f. r. williams,
Cincinnati, o.
Dear Sir:
Our quarterly settlement comes on
Sat Feb 4th, so I wish you would kindly
have the currency held by you here not
later than Friday the 3rd
Should you wish 1t you can have 1t
back the following Monday
With best wishes,
Yours truly,
w, s. McKINNON.
Jan. 2S, 1905.
Hon. w. s. McKinnon,
Columbus, o.
Dear Sir:
! desire to acknowledge receipt of your
letter of the 9th the contents Of which
have been noted and in conformity to
your wishes / will call on you on Friday
next and trust you will find 1t convent
ent to be at your Office on that day.
Yours very truly,
F.. r. WILLIAMS,
Treasurer
Similar correspondence occurred
just before each quarterly count"
during the year 1905, while Mr.. Har-
ding was lieutenant governor and in
good health. In January, 1906, John
Pattison feebly climbed the steps Of
the capitol and this money was trans
ferred to a state account.
All these reforms have been insti-
tuted by the present treasurer Of his
own free will. A bill was drawn and
recommended at each session to re-
quire like course by all treasurers.
In spite Of frequent urging this bill
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1910-09-30

people nave a right always to expect.
The measures recommended were
generally directed to improvement in
honesty, economy, efficiency and fair
ness in the conduct of the public bus
mess, because these are the founda-
tions of good government and until
they are made secure additions to
the superstructure are only waste
and delusion.
A tax commission was finally ere
ated to secure by constant and proper
attention justice and fairness 20 all in
raising the public revenues, but for
reasons plainly and purely partisan
the appointment Of city boards of re-
view was left in the hands of state
officers, to be dictated, as always, by
the local bosses. For this reason,
chiefly withheld my approval,
though the bill was allowed to be-
come a law for Its good features,
many Of which were taken from a
bill drawn with my assistance.
Taxpayers were protected against
higher taxes, under the new appraise-
ment OF real estate, by limiting the
total to be levied in any year to the
amount levied under the present val
uations, but by the almost unanimous
vote of the majority the further limit
Of one per cent for all purposes,
without a vote Of the people, was re-
jected and the limit made one and a
half per cent instead.
Only small part we're enacted OF
the provisions recommended to Sc
cure better returns Of personal prop.
erty.
Recommendations Rejected.
The following are some of the rec.
concentrations which were wholly re-
jected, in addition to the one already
mentioned relative to safeguarding
the treasury:
For a single board to manage all
state institutions, both to save money
and improve conditions.
To require inventories to be made
and kept in all departments and in
stitutions, so as to avoid the con-
stant disappearance of property Of
the State.
To require all public agencies to
supply their needs by purchase from
state institutions, when possible, SO
as to afford an adequate market for
manufactures under the Wertz law.
To provide against the great and
growing peril to the public from the
fast and reckless running of auto
mobiles and grade the license fees
according to size or power.
To protect employees from imposi-
tion and the loss Of their wages at
the hands of loan sharks.
To preserve the purity of the bal
lot box in large cities by requiring
lodging house keepers ID keep a reg
lister.
To put a stop to the scandalous
conduct of lobbyists.
To complete investigations of Off
cial wrongdoing by committees which
interested persons had suspended by
legal proceedings founded on techni-
calities easily avoidable. The re-
sponse to this request at the first
session was the notorious house bill
No. 81. This SO tenderly shielded the
already partly exposed grafters from
risk in the further investigation
proposed that they must have
drawn 1t themselves. The bill was
vetoed for reasons fully stated. The
burst of alacrity at the opening of
the second session was not due to
change of heart, as Mr.. Mooney
would have the people think. The
result of the unalded work Of the
Governor and Treasurer had Just
CONTINUED on fifth page
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1910-09-30

VIM. Powers, of San Francisco, bad
ly injured, refused to have his leg cut
of to save his life. Then they got a
Judge, who decided he must. Thou
sands of men commit suicide every day
by the beer and whisky route, but
there is no Judge to call halt. They
would hurt the business Of very intlu-
antial friends.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1910-09-30

Roosevelt made the usual monkey of
his followers in the New York State
Republican convention Wednesday.
The pledges made before the conven-
ton turned out to be compromises.
Such wind bag the country has never
seen. To think men will follow such
leadership is almost past belief.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1910-09-30

Probably one of the most pleased
Democrats in Mercer County at the an
nouncement of Hon. John J. Lentz's
candidacy for Senator Dicks seat in
the U. S. Senate, was II. o. Mowery,
Chairman of the County Central Com
mittee, who was far from being infat-
uated with playing it blind on the
Senatorship and being sold out to the
highest bidder. And that is the senti-
ment of the Democratic Northwest.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1910-09-30

The opening at Kenton is said to
have been frost. Republicans ought
to have known better than to try to
pry the lid off of their campaign in the
same town where bill Finley, Bill Dur
bin and Phil Crow lives.-Putnam
County Sentinel.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1910-09-30
FRIDAY, September 80, 1910
DEMOCRATIC TICKET
Election Tnesday, NovembeI

For United states Senator
JOHN j. LENTZ, of Franklin.
ror Governor
JUDsoN HARMON. Hamilton.
For Lieutenant Governor
ATLEE POMERENE, Stark.
For Supreme Court judges
NJ II. DONAHUE, Perry,
JAMES JOHNSON, Clark.
For Attorney General
TIMOTHY HOGAN, Jackson.
For Secretary OF State
CHARLES H. GRAVES, ottcwG
For Clerk Supreme Court
FRANK MKEAN, Cuyahoga.
For State Treasurer
d. s. CREAAlER, Belmont.
For Dairy and Food Commissioner
s. Il. STROBE, Crawford
For School Commissioner
FRANK w. MILLER, Montgomery.
For Member Board OF Public Works
J. A STATES, Allen.
For Member OF Congress
j. II. GOEkE, OF AuRlaize.
For state Senator
w, n. SHAFFER, OF PauldinR.
For Circuit Court Judge
PHILIP NJ, GROW, OF Hardin.
For Common Pleas Iudde-
Il. +. MATHERS, OF Shelby.
For Representative
SAMUEL j. NlNlNG.
For Clerk Of Courts ------.-
WALTER l.. JOHNSON
For sheriff
SHELL NJ. FISHER.
For County Auditor
JAMES l.. MORROW.
For County Commissioner
FRANK DILLHOFF,
FRED HEIBN.
ISAAC n. klSER,
For County Treasurer
JOHN b. ALBERS.
For County Recorder
HUGH O. THOMAS.
For County Surveyor
DILLON r. SMALLEN.
For Prosecuting Attorney
JOHN G.. ROMER.
For Innrmary Directors
ANDREW BRUNSW WICk,
HENRY NIEHAUS.
GEORGE II. PRESTON.
For Coroner
HARRY L. HIGHT.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1910-09-30

It is sad to contemplate the number
of men in Mercer County who virtual
Iy deny food and clothing to them
selves and their families in order that
they may contribute to some sleek sa-
loon keeper and his family.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1910-09-30
HARMoN's CENTER SHOTS.

When the voters have once
/ tried a man II Is a simple mat
(. ter 10 decide whether they want
! him again or not.
Shall the conduct of the pres
(. ent governor and treasurer be
. approved or condemned?
. The rise to wealth and high
/ bank positions Of officials deal
|. Ing with public money, who had
:. come to Columbus poor, had
/. been too frequent not to arouse
suspicion.
The state had for years lost
/ large amounts of interest which
7. went to qualify its officials for
. entry In financial circles.
Evidence Of these wrongs was
. laid before the attorney general,
with a request that he bring
suits to recover for the state
! the profits thus made at it, ex'
pense.
All money collected is prompt.
ly paid over and deposited so as
to draw interest for the state.
A bill was drawn and recon-
! mended at each session to re-
/. quire a like course by all treas
! urers. In spite Of frequent urg'
ing this bill was twice rejected
by the majority in control Of
the general assembly. The tax
payers can draw their own con.
clvsions.
II Is sufficient to say that
there Aas been no hating, shirk-
ing or shielding by the Execu-
tive in the work of reform, and
that II Is proceeding and will
proceed as rapidly as conditions
permit.
. Never keep explosives con-
ceaIed on the premises when
dangerous persons are known to
be prowling about. Either be
. careful to have none, or explode
them yourselves.
Personal inclination must ever
give way to public duty and the
. hidden sore be cured by the
open and faithful wound.
Good government in Ohio Is
necessary in order that she may
: keep her high rank in the sis
terhood of states and be able to
; do her full share in maintaining
the weII.being of the Union.
I'D E..F..E ..E.s...!.!....+s.E.E9.F,!E4+!E4.4E4.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1910-09-30

FOR SALE
THE HOTEL ROCKFORD,
ROCKFORD, OHIO,
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1, 1910
At O clock pn1., at the east door of the
Courthouse, CELLNA, Ohio.
This is a modern tlUo-Story brick build
ing, Uith fine basement and roon1y attic,
and slate roof
The rooms are Steam-heated. Lately
equipped uUith all modern Improvements.
Electric-Eghted and water-works Uater
throughout
Leading Hotel of Rockford, and good
business and fine proposition for -avake
hotel man.
Terms of Sale, CASH.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1910-09-30
The State Treasury.


regarding the money in the treasury
were partly made known by the SEN
ate committee early in 1908. The Re-
publican member, who has ever since
been the leader of the majority Of
the senate, dissented from the COM
mittee's report, after doing all he
could to obstruct its work. It's find.
ings we're denounced by him and by
every state officer from governor
down as unfounded and falsely parti-
san, and their party press did the
same, with some exceptions, Of which
the Marion Star was not one
The new treasurer promptly abol.
ished the system of faVoritism by
which the public funds were deposit
ed in banks in which former treas
urers and other officials had secured
stock, and in banks controlled by
their political confederates, at rates
fixed by themselves, which they knew
to be much lower than were being
paid by the same banks on other de-
posits. The funds were all with
drawn and redeposited on fair com
petition open to all banks in the state
alike. Much higher rates were thus
obtained, which are still in force.
Ever since the law requiring the
deposit Of state funds the treasury
books showed an enormous amount
Of cash kept in the vaults, averaging
nearly 100000, although $5OO,O0O
more was constantly on deposit in
Columbus banks subject to check.
The present treasurer at once re-
duced the cash in the vault to $780,
900, which is ample for daily needs,
making all above that sum earn in
terest for the state by prompt de-
posits.
Their promise to the voters thus
kept, the governor and treasurer, as
soon as their regular duties permit
ted, proceeded to find out the exact
and entire truth about graft in the
use Of state funds. The senate COM
mittee had reported some Of the
facts, and the rise to wealth and high
bank positions of officials dealing
with public money, who had come to
Columbus poor, had been too frequent
not to arouse suspicion.
Not an Easy Task.
The task was long and hard. It had
been confessed to the committee that
the treasury books contained no full
and accurate account of lawful de-
posits. Some of such books as were
kept were missing when the office
changed hands. No account was kept,
Of course, Of state money privately
used or deposited. 1t was found that
the files had been gone through and
systematically robbed Of correspond
ence relating to such deposits, but a
careful search revealed an oversight
here and there sufficient to direct
inquiry.
Finally the failure Of the Euclid
Avenue Bank and Trust COMPANY
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[Continued on fifth page. ]
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the executive and other departments
of the government be men in hearty
sympathy with their desire to i'm
prove the'public service or men who,
from any motive whatsoever, are
likely to give them only half-hearted
support or none at all?
The Greenville morning herald. [volume] (Greenville, Tex.) 1890-1956, 1910-12-07
nIhe elrl From U. S. A.n

A new musical comedy of unusual
brand and gripping interest is THE
Girl from U. s. A." which comes to
the King opera house on Thursday,
Dec. s. The unravelment of the plot
creates n series of mental wave sen
sations that reach high water mark
at the close of the second act, when
laundering applause and persistent
recalls cause the curtain to be raised
again and again. The climax comes
when the fearless American heroine
in a bold attempt to rescue her French
girl friend from the clutches of a
high Turkish official, finds herself en-.
trapped in the seraglio of that digni-
tary. When life itself seems hopeless
the drum beats and martial notes OF
Yankee Doodle are heard outside her
gloomy prision and the steady tramp
of company of American Jackes is
heard in the corridor preceded by
the crashing in of ponderous gates
Then glimpse of Old Glory is caught
and the eunuchs and their cringing
master cover in dismay, Not fol
many day it is said, has a scene OF
such stirring and blood-hring interest
been revealed on the stage. The sing
ing and acting talent of the compau!
is said to be exceptionally strong anC
the chorus OF brilliant singing voice
appears in lavish display of variec
| and exquisite costumes.
The Greenville morning herald. [volume] (Greenville, Tex.) 1890-1956, 1910-12-07
rsnsoNAL MENTION.


j, f. Moudy was in Floyd yesterday.
win Reeves went to Tyler yestcr
day.
Mrs. 8. d. stlnson is visiting IN
Campbell.
I'D Jackson returned yesterday from
Farmersvllle.
Hon. VIM. Rierson returned last
night from Dallas.
Judge II. ID. Wood returned yester
day morning from Mineola.
Miss Sarah Dinsmore returned yes
terday from sulphur Springs.
Mrs. Daniel aud Mrs. Mcbride. o.
Lone Oak, were in the city yesterday
Mrs. Il. Whitaker and daughter
Miss Roberta, are visiting in Dallas
for few days.
j. II. Blocker and wife came owe
from Wolfe City yesterday in thci
auto, and Mr.. and Mrs. j. Riley Cree
returned with them to Wolfe City.
The Greenville morning herald. [volume] (Greenville, Tex.) 1890-1956, 1910-12-07
WAITING In the CITY.

h. A. johnson and wife are in the
city on a few days visit with Mrs
Johnsons brother, A. X. McClintock
and family on West Bourland street
They were married Tuesday night at
the home of the brides parents in
Rockdale. and after few days here
will go to Smithville to make then
home Mr., Johnson is a popular fire
man on the Katy out of Smithville.
The Greenville morning herald. [volume] (Greenville, Tex.) 1890-1956, 1910-12-07
FIRE LAST NIGHT.
The WAR Hotel, North ST. John
Street DESTROYED.


Street Destroyed.
AT $50 last night fire was dis
covered in the rear of the VAR Ho
tel ON North st. John street, and II
quickly spread over the entire build
ing.
The firemen were promptly on hant
and did splendid work in combining The
Gre to the building in which it start
ed.
The building was owned by Z. ID
Poole and was valued at sS,OOO-OO
and was insured for 100000.
The building was occupied by Mr.
and Mrs. Bird who used II as hotel
Nothing of the contents was saved ex
cept few pictures and there was nj
insurance on the furniture wnlcl
makes heavy loss for Mr. and Mrs
Bird.
The Greenville morning herald. [volume] (Greenville, Tex.) 1890-1956, 1910-12-07
COUNTY COURT.
Jury Out In Case Of the State w.
Wade sNindeIl.

In county court yesterday in the
case of the State vs.. Wade Swindell
accused of permitting minor to be
in pool hall, the jury went out al
O'Clock and returned no verdict last
night
Bert Piclcerol pleaded guilty to al
lowing a minor in pool hall and wa.
dned $1,000.
The Greenville morning herald. [volume] (Greenville, Tex.) 1890-1956, 1910-12-07

Bots dare Camp, No. 8, w. o. W.,
met last night and elected the follow
ing officers: ]. Y. Darnell, c. G.. Jess
Chandler, ADV. L.; S. l.. Arnold,
Banker; l., Pennington, Clerk; W. Il.
Hafner, Escort; DR.. Il. P. Becton and
Dr. B. f. Arnold, Physicians; j. A.
Long, Manager; Sow. Plunkett. Watch
man; Soy. Quattlebaum, Sentry.
The Greenville morning herald. [volume] (Greenville, Tex.) 1890-1956, 1910-12-07

The Beardsley Sisters in their sing
ing act are winning many friends
They have beautiful voices, delightful
songs and their act is as good as car
be. They have been enthusiastically
received at every performance. The
Hardaways, too, come in for large
share of applause and they earn it
Their acrobatic work is par excellence
Today will be the last OF the pres
ent vaudeville bill,
The Greenville morning herald. [volume] (Greenville, Tex.) 1890-1956, 1910-12-07

news IN sRlsF.
=
es~~S
Weather Bureau.

Wednesday; Fair. not SO cold. Tenn.
perature, minimum 20 degrees: maxi
mum, Al degrees The Southwestern
Telegraph and Telephone company re.
port to midnight 10: Cloudy, no rain,
at weetheiford; clear at all other
Texas points.
The Greenville morning herald. [volume] (Greenville, Tex.) 1890-1956, 1910-12-07
LARGE Ellina Of Deeds.

There was the largest number OF
deeds filed in the Office OF the coun'
ty clerk on Monday, Dec. 5th, that
has ever been filed in that Office in
one day before There were forty
two deeds placed on the records. and
the amounts of the transactions ag
gregated over $5O,OOOOO. Hunt coun
ty lands are increasing in value ev
cry day and $4,000 an acre for good
farm lands is no unusual price.
The Greenville morning herald. [volume] (Greenville, Tex.) 1890-1956, 1910-12-07

The new picture service inaugural
ed Monday by Manager Lamkin is
meeting with the hearty approval o.
all who have seen the new pictures
"A Mexican I.othario" is beauufp
Spanish drama with all the settings
OF old Mexico, The Restoration" il
gripping heart-drama. with cur
ious, novel plot which is in u sense
Il study in aphasia. It's a gripping
ldeo done into u pretty picture. ant
will more than delight those who
see it.
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Delegates to Fort Worth.

At the meeting held recently TO SET
about sending delegates to the meet
ing to be held in Fort Worth tomorr
row to arrange for state wide cam
paign, Messrs, VIM. Bacon and X, f
Spearman were appointed to select
delegates. These gentlemen have de
clded not to appoint any deiegater
but state that all who will go to Fort
Worth to attend the convention will
be considered delegates regardless Oi
political affiliations.
The Greenville morning herald. [volume] (Greenville, Tex.) 1890-1956, 1910-12-07
Left For Dayton.

S. A Price left on the Limited last
night for Dayton, Ohio, and says he
will be back again in January. Mr.
Price is well satisfied with the way
the street railway is progressing and
says Greenville will have the beest
line of any town of its size he knows
80
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Local Cotton Market,

Lint cotton sold for 10 to 1i.6U
cents. Seed cotton $500 to $3.50.
There were bales received yester-
day making total of 10,249 bales.
The Greenville morning herald. [volume] (Greenville, Tex.) 1890-1956, 1910-12-07

Roscoe Green and Emma Conway
f. g. SHELTON and Myrtle Dunn.
Joe b. Hin and Beulah Patrick.
r. o. Parker and Anna Williams.
The Greenville morning herald. [volume] (Greenville, Tex.) 1890-1956, 1910-12-07
Trades sembly TONIGHT.

There will be meeting of the
Trades Assembly at 1880 tonight in
Painters Hall, All delegates are urg
ed to attend as important business is
to be discussed.
The Greenville morning herald. [volume] (Greenville, Tex.) 1890-1956, 1910-12-07

Real human hair. hygienieally pre-
pared on sale at one-thlrd less than
regular prices.-Graham Bros.
The Greenville morning herald. [volume] (Greenville, Tex.) 1890-1956, 1910-12-07

The Royal Neighbors will meet at
2;30 Thursday afternoon at the resi-
denoe of Mrs 7, p. Flaig, No. 220S
North St John street.
The Greenville morning herald. [volume] (Greenville, Tex.) 1890-1956, 1910-12-07

The Review club will meet on Fri.
day with Mrs. r. r. Neyland on
South stonewall street.
The Greenville morning herald. [volume] (Greenville, Tex.) 1890-1956, 1910-12-07
mrn. w. w. Alsobrook VIII Entertain

Mrs, W, W. Alsobrook will enter.
tain the Entire Nous and Bachelor
Girls clubs this afternoon. Game
called promptly at 3 O'Clock.
The Greenville morning herald. [volume] (Greenville, Tex.) 1890-1956, 1910-12-07

Big lot new dark styles dress ging,
hams Perkins Bros Co, 1913