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The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-03-14
Very truly yours,
Hopes, Robinson &c Hopes.

Evidently James Smith Alexander
is jokesmith and has been String.
ing" Lawyers Hopes, Robinson &
Hopes, just as little diversion to
put in his time before spring work
opens up and he can have something
else to occupy his time, or else he is
"dippy" and Is possessed of strange
visions and vain imaginings.
The curiosity of Auditor Young was
sufficiently aroused to cause him to
delve little into the records as per-
tanning to the land on which the court
house maintains an abiding place, and
1t soon developed that the land was
decided to the commissioners of Knox
county by Catherine c. Brown on
March 3, 1853, for consideration of
$4,000, the land being designated as
lots 8, 10, IL and ~ of the Old Plat, as
recorded in Deed Record l., page 1874.
The deed from Catherine C. Brown
to the commissioners is recorded in
Deed Record mn, page 2S5.
Mr.. Young has written the above in
formation to the inquiring Marysville
attorneys, the receipt of which will
shatter their hopes of a nice, juicy
fee in prosecuting claim for their
client. They also may impart some
advice to Mr.. Alexander for attempt
ing to impose upon the confidence OF
a guileless law firm when they see
him next time.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-03-14
Judge DevOr Makes State.
ment From The Bench
lnfirmary Directors Of Knox
Co. File A Report
The Bailey Family Goes To
Licking Co. lnfirmary
Newark Advocate)

Throwing aside all restraint, dis
missing precedents, with their mere
mention, as far as they were binding
upon him, Judge w. T. Devor of Ash
land in Common Pleas Court this
morning, accepted plea Of guilty OF
manslaughter, entered by Jones and
Jones, attorneys for Robert Cleve-
land, indicted and brought to trial for
murder in the first degree, and gave
the defendant an indeterminate SEN
tence to the Mansfield reformatory.
Judge Devor in passing sentence
made a number of observations, which
to most minds throw the right per-
spective upon the events leading up
to the lynching of Carl Etherington,
and the connection had with 1t Of the
defendant Cleveland in particular, but
OF most of the men indicted in gen.
eral. In these observations he called
attention to the fact that the best of
w when under the stress of great ex-
citement do things which in our calm
er moments we would not do, and es-
pecially is this true of an immature
or undeveloped mentality.
He also laid stress upon what the
law intended in dealing with one con-
victed, or pleading guilty to crime,
and that was the reclaiming of the
good In a mans nature, SO that after
suffering adequate discipline for his
transgressions, he could again take
his proper place in society that was
intended. AS an instance he cited the
cases of the great law giver Moses,
who in younger life had committed
murder, and of the Apostle Paul, who
under the stress of excitement had
aided and abetted mob in taking the
life of one whose teachings were op-
posed to their own firmly rooted be-
iefs. Yet both of these men after.
ward became useful citizens, and lent
their great abilities to noble under
takings and the betterment of the en-
tire human race.
There was In the tone of Judge De-
Vor's voice, almost question why
the same principle should not apply
In dealing with this and other de-
PENDANTS In these cases. In calmness
and with decision, showing that ev-
cry syllable of his deliverance had
been carefully considered with view
to justice to the community at large,
and not alone that part which has
clamored for the enforcement of the
indicative idea of IAN eye for an eye,
and a tooth for a TOOTH" he stated
that term of even ten years in the
penitentiary destroyed a mans life
and all that might be good in him.
That in the present case he did not
think that justice demanded any term
at all In this institution.
Judge Devor's judgment was deliv-
cred without notes, in slow, impress
sive and decided manner and not
Round was heard in the court room
except the solemn rendering of the
courts dictum.
The sentence was received In 81
lence, but after adjournment the al
most unanimous expression Of opinion
was that Judge Devor In his sentence
had not only indicated an outraged
law, but had shown attributes likest
Gods by allowing mercy to temper
justice.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-03-14
The Cochran Estate-

l. C. Rush of Fredericktown has
been appointed executor of Francis C.
Cochran, giving bond in the sum of
100000, with William Rush and ]. N.
Braddock as surieties. The apprais-
ers are John Kost, C. d. Larimore and
]. j. Clark.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-03-14
Auditor Young Receives Let
Observation-Disclosures
In Which They SGf Out Their
Clients Claim
But The Records Of The
County Are Against Him

James Smith Alexander of Marys
vile claims that he owns the land on
which is located the Knox county
court house. Mr.. Alexander claims
that his grandfather William Alexander
leased the land to Knox county for a
period of 80 years.
The following letter was received
Friday morning by Auditor Young
from the law firm of Hopes, Robin.
son C Hopes of Marysville, attor-
neys for Alexander:
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-03-14
Deeds filed

VIM. A. Adams to C. w. Shutz ct
al. lot sc, o. Ransom's Add, Mt. Yer
non, 81.
John T. Colopy ct al. to Clarence D.
Watson, 81 acres in Milford, 81.
Edward r. Fowls to ]. w. Berry
lot 9S, Armstrong; Add, Centerburg
$1,65O.
Katherine Ziesloft, executrix, to
Rein r. Kennedy, lot 1, ]. v. Burr's
add, Mt. Vernon, $3,250.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-03-14

FARMS FOR sALE-5o acres, az
miles from city. price $500. Also 8
stock and grain farm, containing 25e
acres, has four producing gas wells
New Broom dwelling. Price s52 pen
acre. Stream g. Rimer. II
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-03-14
The Circuit Court

The circuit court heard the case of
Tins vs.. Tins and the case of The
State OF Ohio vs.. Beeman on Thursday
and then adjourned until ext Tuesday
morning at o'clock.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-03-14
Auditors To Meet

County Auditor Young has received
q letter from Columbus to the effect
that the auditors from the counties OF
Knox. Richland. Crawford, Marion,
Ottawa. Sandusky, Erie, Huron, Lo-
yain. stark, Holmes, Morrow, Tuscar-
awas, Coshocton. Delaware. Union,
Ashland, Wayne and Medina will meet
with the board of state tax commits
sioners In the city of Columbus on
Wednesday, March 15. Auditor Young
will attend this meeting.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-03-14
Marysville, o., March 8

The Auditor of Knox County,
Mt. Vernon, Ohio.
Dear Sir-James Smith Alexander
of this place, at whose instance we
are writing this letter, is a grandson
of William Alexander, who, so we are
informed, leased to the county of Knox
a part of the land upon which the
court house now stands for period of
SO years. Will you kindly write us
as to whether we are correctly in
formed as to William Alexander hav-
ing leased the land to the county, and
if SO IS to when the lease expires or
did expire?
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-03-14
KNOX co. TEACHERS
EXAMINATIONS

1s1o1s1t
Meetings for the examination Of
teachers win be held at the
CENTRAL SCHOOL Bldg
Mt. Veronn, Ohio,
The nrst Saturday OF every month
Pupils Examination
The third Saturday of April and the
third Saturday In Nay. Examination
will commence at $500 o'clock. a. M
Address all communications 10 ths
Clerk of Board of Examiners.
Organization of Board:
W. W. BORDEN, President
FrederIoktown, o.
A. L. MURRY. v. teesidont,
ovay, ..
Q. N. BARBER, cio.,
Mt. Vernon, @.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-03-14

Mrs. Wi!ltaln Tilton and Mrs W. r.
shrontz OF 'MartinsburG went to Fit.
Vernon Friday morning to spend the
day.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-03-14
Infirmary Directory Report.

The semi-annual report of the in-
firmary directors of Knox county has
been filed with the county commits
sioners. The report shows that at
the present time there are 80 male
inmates and 20 female inmates In the
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-03-14
First and Final

w. V. Wright, administrator of
Mary M. Wright, has filed first and
final account in probate, showing the
following: Received $45O.5O, paid out
the same amount.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-03-14
Marriage License

Marriage License
George E. Stringfellow, carpenter
Union township, and Jenness A. Hoy.
man, Butler township. The Rev
John T. Black.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1911-03-10
BOOK RECEPTION
City Beautiful Club VIII Receive the Public
at Opera House Tonight

For the purpose Of starting move
ment to get a public library for the
town Of Leavenworth, the members Of
the City Beautiful Club will hold a
public reception at the opera house to-
night from 8 TO 10 o'clock. Every
body is expected to bring book. If
you have no book TO give and desire to
aid the movement an opportunity will
be given you to contribute such sum
Of money as you may feel disposed to
give to worthy cause.
An informal musical program has
been arranged. Refreshments will be
served free. Each member OF the City
Beautiful Club will consider herself a
member Of the social committee, and
help to make the reception a success.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1911-03-10
Death of Mrs. Fawcett

Gertrude Fawcett, wife OF Philip
Douglas Fawcett, died at Peshastin
Wednesday, March 8, at II a. m.
Services were held at the undertaking
parlors Of Hamilton & Son, from which
place the funeral was held al II a. m.
today. The body was laid to rest in
the Leavenworth cemetery. Rev. C..
L. Barker Of Peshastin conducted the
services.
Beside the husband there are two
children, James Edward, aged 6, and
Alice May, aged 8, to mourn the loss
of a wife and mother. The family
moved to Peshastin recently with the
intention of making their home there.
Mr. Fawcett is a brother of the mayor
of Tacoma.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1911-03-10

Colonel E. H. Fox, who has been
engaged in the practice of law at Wen
atchee for the past few months, has
decided to take up his residence in
Leavenworth and follow his occupation.
Colonel Fox is Kentuckian by birth,
but has lived in Washington and Ore
gon for 25 years, and for a number Of
years made his home in Aberdeen,
Wash, where he was engaged in the
practice of law. He earned his title
by service in the Spanish-American war
and served as major in the United
States volunteer army. He also served
the state OF Washington term as adju-
tant general under Governor Rogers.
Col. Fox will have his Office in the
Smith building over Carlquist's jewelry
store
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1911-03-10

The resignation Of Secretary Balm
ger did not come as surprise the first
OF the week. The surprise is that the
president did not call for his resigna-
ton long ago. Mr.. Ballinger has been
one Of the endorsements Of the ad-
ministration, though the president did
not appear to appreciate fact that was
painfully apparent TO most Republicans.
Mr.. Ballingers usefulness as a public
servant ceased with the close Of the
congressional investigation, and was
strongly suspected long before by many
careful observers. His successor, w.
L. Fisher, halls from Chicago, and is
said TO be warm friend of former Chief
Forester Pinchot. This should be some
comfort to the advocates Of the Roose-
welt policy Of conservation.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1911-03-10
MODERN OPERA HOUSE
Work VIII Commence at Once on an Ur to-
Date Play House for leaVenworth

!. w. Elliott has the plans drawn
and called for bids on an opera house
IS feet wide and los feet deep.
The building viii be Of brick and rest
on concrete foundation. The stage
will have a depth Of 2679 feet and
width Of 80 feet. The floor will be
raised and the seats fixed orchestra
chairs Of a comfortable and modem de-
sign. The ceiling will be Is feet in
height. The seating capacity Of the
main floor and balcony will be in round
numbers 500.
The dressing rooms will be located
in the basement, under the stage,
where is also located a furnace room.
The building will also be provided with
hot and cold water, closets, cloak rooms
and all modern conveniences. AS a
protection against fire there will be
more than the usual number Of exits.
The building will also be piped for
nose taps Tor nre purposes. In short,
nothing will be omitted to make the
building a complete, comfortable and
safe place for the public.
Messrs. Davis & Brown have the
contract to do the excavating and will
begin work this week. An old frame
building occupies portion of the site,
which is on Front street, the second
lot east of the Losekamp building.
Leayenworth has long needed a suit
able playhouse, and Mr.. Elliott has
decided to build one, for which enter
prise and public spirit he deserves
credit. The cost has not yet been de-
termined, but with the ground will ap-
proximate SIS, 900.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1911-03-10

Dog poisoning has broken out again.
The past few days six dogs belonging
to citizens in the east end Of town have
been poisoned, some Of them highly
valued by their owners. This is most
reprehensible practice, punishable under
the law, and should the parties guilty
of putting out poison be discovered
complaint will be made. One party
has been making investigation and says
he is morally sure he knows one party
who has put out poison, and if he sue
ceeds in getting direct evidence he
will make complaint. Waiting until
night falls and then stealthily putting
out poison may some time result more
seriously than killing dog.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1911-03-10
MARCH 10. 1911
United States Senator Can Do No Wrong

By vote the United States senate has
said Lorimer was guilty Of no wrong for
which he could be expelled from that
body. In doing this the senate has
lowered itself in the estimation Of ten
million voters. Murderers, foot pads
and horse thieves have been convicted
and sent TO the penitentiary OF to the
gallows on evidence no less direct and
positive than that in the Lorimer case.
By its vote the senate has said in effect
that a United States senator can BE
guilty Of no wrong for which he should
suffer expulsion.
From a senatorial point of view this
rule is no doubt founded on the law
Of self preservation. Lorimer is under
obligations to vote against the expulsion
Of another member for any cause what
ever. If he is guilty Of no wrong, which
few outside OF the senate even pretend
to believe, he does known that he is
the beneficiary Of as dark a fraud as
ever blackened the pages Of American
history. If there was any shame, de-
cency, or a spark Of manhood in his
makeup he would refuse to benefit by
a fraud that smell to heaven.
If those senators who voted against
Lorimer's expulsion think they are pre-
serving the morale OF the senate by
pretending to believe he is innocent
they have made a woeful mistake.
The United States senate is heading
for a fall.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1911-03-10

Wenachee is moving in the direc-
ton of a transportation congress to be
held in that city March d., to which
representatives from all the commercial
bodies of North Central Washington
will be invited. The object is to in
duce some railroad company, the Great
Northern, Milwaukee or North Coast,
to build line up the Columbia river
valley so that this region may have
additional transportation and the help
Of the railroads TO open up the country
to settlement. Il is believed if the
territory is threatened by rival roads
Jim Hill will get move on and do
what he has promised for years.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1911-03-10

the head and give him or her the cheap
est support possible; but the appear
ance of Cloie Fizer, "Curls" Butler,
Edna Raymond, and the management
Of the show under Bells banner, shows
in advance that we take no chances in
putting our admission ticketin our pocket
several days ahead Of the play date.
The play itself is known all over the
country as the origination Of several ia
nous jokes, and the players reputation
does the rest. A private orchestra and
six vaudeville specialties further guar
antee good time. 9
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1911-03-10
Opera House Sunday Night

Brown From Missouri is said to be
one of the best plays ever put on in
the Leavenworth opera house. The
company is also especially strong. Re-
served seats on sale at the postoffice
drug store. Better get your seats early
if YOU want to see this play.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1911-03-10
ARE YOU FROM MISSOURI?
Brown Was

No less than three famous (dramatic)
stars appear in Brown From Missouri"
at opera house Sunday evening, March
u. II is usual in such shows coming
west to put one well-known player at
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1911-03-10
Che leavenwortb Echo.
The CHURCHES


Friends and members Of the faith
will meet in the K. OF P. hall, over the
Scenic theater, Sunday at II a. N.
Prayer meeting Wednesday at 1880
Congregational
Regular services next Sunday morn
ing and evening.
Preaching in the morning al II.
Preaching in the evening at 1880.
Christian Endeavor at Gas p. N.
Topic, First Aid for the Tempted.
Leader Miss Amos.
All are invited to these services.
w. V. Davis, Pastor.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1911-03-10
Methodist

Sunday school 10 a. m.
Preaching, II a. m.
Junior League, p. N.
Epworth League, $50 p. N.
Public preaching, 1880 p. m.
Prayer meeting Wednesday, 1880.
Choir rehearsal, $3.50
J. E. Weigle, Pastor.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-07-28
The Day in
HISTORY
sSTHIs DATE IN HISTORY,

July ~.
1T50-Johann Sebastian Bach, famous
composer. died. Born March FL,
1886.
l194-Robespierr and II other leaders
of the French Revolution died on
the guillotine.
1S21-San Martin proclaimed the indie
pendence of Peru.
william cambridge,
who commanded the "Censtitu-
tion," died in Philadelphia Born
in Princeton. n. J., May Z. 1774.
1S44-Joseph Bonaparte, who had been
king of the Two Sicilies, of Naples
and of Spain. died in Florence.
Italy. Born Jan. Z. 1853.
1s61-John A. Johnson. governor of
Died in Rochester. Mimi, Sept 81.
1909
1s64-Gen. Hood attacked Gen. Howard
in his new position to the north
west of Atlanta, and was repulsed.
1Ss4-Henry NJ. Stanley returned to
England from his expedition to
Africa.
1ss5-Sir Moses Montefiore, famous
philanthropist. died in England.
Born in Italy. Oct. "a, 1884.
19o4-The Russian Minister of the In
terror, NJ. Plehve, assassinated in
st. Petersburg.
1910-James l. Houghteling. founder
of the Brotherhood of ST. Andrew
died in Chicago. Born there No. %
1855.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-07-28

satisfy curiosity good people know why Gov
few DOORSTEP
bringing
WHY is CON-
wha become of
things
LOST county to by several
thousan votes OPPORTUNITY SHOW
he
DREAMED EXCEPT A CHICAGO
presumably republican
fighter indianapolis UNCONSCIOUS A BLOW
shall There is however capital South
Lafaye and other anaci
Why don't THERE?
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-07-28
THE NEWSPAPER GUY.

1 see man strut through the Jam in
a hall.
Take seat mid the speakers and chat
with them all.
rs this Murphy" I ask. that the crowd
he defes?
NO. says someone, hes one of the
newspaper guys"
see a man pushing his way through
the lines.
OF the cops where a fire brightly glim-
mers and shines.
Chief Kenlon?" is ask, but a fireman
replies,
"Oh. no. why that's one of those news
paper guys"
I see a man start on the trail of a
crook
And he scorns all assistance. but brings
him to book,
Mr.. Burns?' l inquired. Some one
scornfully cries
Burns. Nav. He's just one of them
newspaper guys
I see man knock on a presidents
door.
And the sign No Admittance" COM
pletely ignore.
Us this Morgan that privacy's rights
he denies?
Morgan? Shucks: It's just one OF
those newspaper guys"
And some day I'll walk by the great
streets of gold,
And see man enter. unquestioned ant
bold,
"A saint?" I'll inquire, and old Peter'l
reply,
Well. I should say not. he's a news
paper guy"
New York Globe
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-07-28
THE DAY IN
CONG r e S S
SENATE.
Met at 10 a. m.

Met at 10 a. m.
Wool bill up for final consideration
and vote.
La Toilette offered amendments,
which were defeated. He spoke
against house bill
Lorimer election investigation COM
mittee continued its hearing.
Elections subcommittee considered
taking up charges against Senator
Stephenson of Wisconsin.
House free list bill reported and be-
came unfinished business
Progressive Republicans, along with
some Democratic senators, threatened
general tariff revision" at this session
Adjourned at 2:1s p. m. to meet at
noon Friday.
Met at noon.
Debate on new cotton tariff revision
bill began
Indian committee continued investi-
CATION in Chippewa Indian affairs
Postoffice committee continued hear
ing postal privileges testimony
Rules committee decided to call for
investigation of so-called money
trust"
Democratic Leader Underwood said
| he believed the house would not &C
| cept the La Toilette compromise. but
that there was hope of agreement on
some compromise in conference.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-07-28
sTHIs is MY GATH BIRTHDAY


The Earl of Crawford. the premier
Earl of Scotland. and one of the most
interesting members of the British
peerage. was born at st. German-en-
Laye, France, July %, 1s47, and sue
ceeded to the title upon the death OF
his father in 1880. He is keen
scientist and bibliophile. an experience
ed traveller, and an enthusiastic
yachtsman. and he is the possessor of
one of the finest stamp collections in
the world. He is also a great authority
on astronomy. He was once an active
presidency OF the Royal Astronomical
Society, and also founded and equipped
the Dunecht Observatory, which he af-
forwards presented to the British ma :
ton. Some years ago he made a yacht
ing cruise to South Africa and the Is
lands of the Mozambique Channel.
where he secured a large collection of
rare birds which he presented to the
British Museum. The Earl is extreme
ly rich, but owes his wealth to
minerals in Lancashire rather than to
his large estates in Scotland.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-07-28
BOAT DISTURBER II.
RAISED FROM RIVER

Peoria, ILL.,. July 2s.-The big Dis
turber IL, sunk in Peoria Lake on
Wednesday after a sensational boat
race, was raised to the surface last
night. Under the direction, OF United
States Engineer j. r. Fuller the rae
ing machine, which had established a
new record for forty-footers in compe-
tition, was dragged from the river bed
diver worked all day adjusting lines
beneat the boat Beyond the damage
done before she sank the beautiful
Fauber hydroplane was apparently un-
injured. James A. Pugh of Chicago,
her owner, will have the boat towed
back to Chicago for repairs.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-07-28
WATERWAYS, THE PEOPLES HERITAGE.
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