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The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-04-14
TOM |. JOHNSON.

Among his opponents was Theodore
Il. Burton, now United States senator.
II was Johnson's fight against the
street railway company that contin-
ued him In power and 1t was that
same fight which eventually resulted
In his political undoing. And when
Johnson finally realized that he was
beaten man the Illness which had
bothered him for some years became
aggravated, Thenceforth he was
merely u shadow of his former self
shadow both physically and men.
tally.
No doubt Tom Johnson would have
won his streetcar fight very early in
his career as mayor had II not been
for the fact that the laws of Ohio
do not permit municipality to own
and operate streotcar systom.
That condition led Johnson TO car
ry his fight TO the state legislature,
and for several sessions he was the
leading iigure about the stntehouse.
lie even rented home IN Columbus
during one session and camped on
the trail OF the legislators night and
day, but he was not able to have a
law enacted that would give him help
In his Cleveland fight. AS a matter
Of fact bill introduced at his com
mand, but amended by Republicans
on the fioor. was the beginning of the
end for him. That measure, the
Schmidt bill. concering property own.
srs' consents was amended 80 as to
provide that street railway franchises
could be submitted to the people for
their approval Johnson accepted the
amendment, and then the first time
the rights under the law were invok
ID by the people OF community Il
was in Cleveland and Johnson was
isfsated. He was subjected TO two
referendum defeats before he was de
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-04-14
TOM JOHNSON'S
NOTABLE CAREER
10 One Had Closer Friends or
More Bitter Enemies.
ACTIVE FOE OF MONOpOLIES

His Fight Against Public Utilities In
Cleveland Most SpectacuIar-Serv-
cd Two Terms In Congress and
instrumental In Having Progress
and Poverty Frsnkcd to over
MIIilon.
Perhaps there has not been man
before the public in recent years who
has had closer friends and more bit
ter enemies than Tom Johnson. In
his home city of Cleveland there we're
men who would literally follow him
up to cannon's mouth, and there
were others who would have been
pleased TO fire the cannon after Johr-
son and his cohorts had gov in range.
There has never been more sIlec-
tacular fight In the history OF Ameri-
can politics than that engaged in by
Mayor Johnson of Cleveland against
the public utilities of that city. For
eight years he carried on ceaseless
warfare against the entrenched util-
ity companies Of Cleveland. He won
victories and lost battles, and now
there is a question even in the minds
OF his best friends IL he won out in
the long run.
Tom Johnson was elected mayor OF
Cleveland four successive times.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-04-14
BOY BADLY INJURED

Donald, the five-year-old son of Mr..
and Mrs. William Shaw, residing on
West Burgess street, sustained very
severe injury while swinging in rope
swing Monday afternoon He was
sitting on a board in the swing when
1t slipped out and he was thrown
against a wooden post, striking his
forehead with great force. A long
cash was cut over the right eye, ex-
posing the skull DR.. N. r. Eastman
was called in attendance and it was
necessary to take several stitches in
order to close the wound. No serious
results are expected to follow.
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FORMER MAYOR
| JOHNSON DIES
End Comes During FltfuI Drug
Induced SIuInheT.
TOLD OF PLEASANT DREAMS

Last Words Of Noted Politician Were
Prophetic of Pleasures Anticipated
In Bourne From Which No Trav-
eIer Returns--Weepine Family and
Few Intimate Friends at Bedside
When Soul Starts on Long Journey.
Body to Lie In state.
Cleveland o., April 11.-Tom l.
johnson passed to the great beyond
after an illness of more than two
years. His end came as his family sat
around the bed at Whitehall. They
had expected death at any instant
since Mr.. Johnson was drugged into
q fitful sleep. Mr.. Johnsoa's last con.
'scious words were:
"Oh. feel so good" he murmered,
his lips Just tracing the words. Il
had such pleasant dreams. Every
thing Is all right. I feel 20 happy"
Mr.. johnson lay IN the borderland
between life and death for "a hours
before death won him. The coma
which preceded death was the sign
that cirrhosis OF the liver and
Bright's disease had run their course.
Mrs. Johnson, his two children,
Mrs. Elizabeth Mariani and Loftin
Johnson, and Mrs. Eoftin Johnson,
were the family group at the bedside
when Mr.. Johnson's breathing stop
ped. With them we're DR.. Oscar
Thomas, two nurses, N. ID. Baker,
Mr.. Johnsons closest friend; A. b.
Dupont, his cousin. and Jim Tyler
Mr.. Johnson's valet
Mr.. Johnson was Sc years old. He
was four times mayor OF Cleveland,
served two terms in congress from
this district, and was one OF the con-
spicuous Democrats of the country
He had been Ill for two years.
While funeral arrangements have
not been made, the body probably
will lie in state for day and pub
lie service will be held.
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!. OBITUARY \
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N-.L..-- xg-n
OBITUARY
sophrona Vail

Mrs. Sophrona Vail died at hos
pital in Columbus Monday morning
after several months illness caused
by complication OF diseases. She
was about so Years of age and is SUR
vived by her husband and two chill
dren. The funeral at the Salem
church near Lucerne Tuesday morn
ing at 10 o'clock, Rev. J. II. Smith
officiating. Intermenf in the Salem
church cemetery.
The deceased resided at Lucerne
for many years and is survived by
many friends and relatives in that
vicinity.
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ARRESTED HERE

Ralph G, Kline, wanted in Colum-
bus, Ohio, on warrant for non-sup-
port, was arrested in this city on
Tuesday morning by Chief of Police
Rollin Clements and was placed in
the county Jail where he will remain
until called for by an officer OF that
city.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-04-14
INJURED IN RUNAWAY

VIM. l.. Ward, the liveryman, was
thrown from buggy near the B. &c o.
crossing at Vine street in a runaway
accident at 2:30 o'clock Tuesday af-
ternoon and painfully injured. His
arm and leg were badly bruised and
he received a deep cut over the left
eye.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-04-14

Every family and especially those
who reside in the country should be
provided at all times with bottle of
Chamberlain Liniment. There is no
telling when 1t may be wanted in case
OF an accident or emergency. 1t is
most excellent in all cases Of rheuma-
tism, sprains and bruises Sold by all
dealers.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-04-14
GRANTED NEW TRIAL

Jefferson City, Mo-, April 11--Dr.
Hyde, convicted of the murder of Col
Swoope of Kansas City, was granted
new trial today by the supreme
court
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-04-14
COURT HOUSE NOTES
Humphrey Estate

Humphrey Estate
w. V. Bradfield of Mt. Liberty has
been appointed administrator of Ellis
Humphrey, giving bond in the sum of
$4,000, with w. A. Wintermute and
l.. d. Bradfield as sureties. The ap-
praisers are w. s. Wintermute, G. V.
McBroom and ] B. Masteller.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-04-14
Guardian Appointed

Hettie Ewers of Mt. veron has been
appointed guardian of Carrie Ewers,
giving bond in the sum of $500. The
sureties are George w. Ewers and
Leander Caywood.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-04-14

Deeds Filed
Berk B. Edgar to Charles Keck,
parcel n Amity, $500.
J. H. Workman to George G. Singer
43 acres in Brown, 81, S97.5O.
John Il. Hall to Laura E. Rice, par
eel in Danville, $4,000.
@. NJ. Rice to Patrick H. McGough,
1O2 acres in Harrison and Pleasant
$6,O75.
Trustees Congregational Church to
S. G. Dowds, lot 121 block e Mt. Yer
non, $6,25O.
G. II. Farshey to Clyde Palmer, lot
in Centerburg, $1,000.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-04-14
Distributive Account

Distrbutive Account
Frank Moore, executor of Jane
Arentrue. mas filed distributive ac-
count in probate, showing the follow
ing; Balance for distribution S,O73.-
20.
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First and Final Account

First and Final Account
w. A. Wintermute, guardian of Ellis
Humphreys. has filed a first and final
account in probate, showing the fol-
lowing Received $61S, paid out
$G3S.03, due guardian $15.O3.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-04-14
Inventory and Appraisement-

In the matter of the estate of Sam.
uel Fry. an inventory and appraise.
ment mas been filed showing the fol-
lowing Personal goods $6265G.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-04-14

Marriage License
Ralph b, Wilmington, machinist
and Alice Holmes Sweeney, both o
Mt Vernon.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-04-14
Account Filed

Account Filed
A distributive account has been
filed in probate court by Daniel Kel-
Ter, executor of Henry Keller, showing
the following sum for distribution,
$9S5.SO.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-21
IN TWO PARTS-PART II.

TIERE the Infant at whisper
from Ipps (whose face had
darkened like a mulberry
while he waited) excused himself
and went away; but Stalky, Colo
mel of Territorials, wanted some
tips on tactics. He got them, un-
brokenly, for ten minutes Won't
ner and Clausewitz mixed, but
Wontner, in film of priceless
cognac, distinctly on top. Yet he
was no more than relaxed and COM
Portable after meat and drink; for
when the Infant came back he
renewed his demand that Infant
should take his dispositions. l sup
posed this to be a family trait of
the Wontners, whom / had been
visualizing for sometime past, even
to the third generation.
3But, hang it all! they're both
asleep" said Infant, scowling at
me. 3Ipps let 'em have the 70
port.
@Asleep!" said Stalky, rising at
once. Il don't see that makes any
difference. AS a matter of form
you'd better identify them. I'll
show you the way"
We followed up the white-stone
side staircase that leads to the
bachelors wing. Mr.. Wontner
seemed surprised that the boys were
not in the coal cellar.
3Oh, a chaps assumed to be
innocent until he's proved guilty."
said Stalky, mounting step by step.
3How did they get you into the
sack, Mr.. Wontner?S
Bumped on me from behind
two to one" said Mr.. Wontner
briefly. Il think | landed each of
them something first; but they
roped my arms and legs"
sand did they photograph you
in the sack?"
3Good Heavens, mol" Mr.. Won't
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fallen back to the lines of their childhood. They had
had wdish night, hard day that ended with telling
OF from artist and the they had wrecked
their prospects for life What else should youth do then
but eat and drink 70 port and remember their
no more?
Mr. Wontner looked at them severely; Ipps within
Wontner at last. Childish, but necessary! Er-have
you such thing as rope on the premises, and a
sack-two sacks and two ropes? I'm afraid l can't
resist the temptation That man understands, doesn't
he, that this is private matter?"
That man" was me; but was off to the basement
like of Infants fallow deer. The stables gave
me all wanted, and coming back with it through
go on!' he grunted @The minute he lays hands on
be told how near he to being kicked 1t touch
and go with all the time from the soup down. assure
you"
| arrived breathless with the sacks and ropes.
aThey were two to one with me, said Mr.. Wontner,
as a he took 1.-the. them If til they wake
But the boys hardly grunted Stalky roped and
Mr. Wontner the other Even when they were slid into
the sacks they only umbed with rolling heads through
sticky lips and Snored on.
3Port?" said Mr.. Wontner virtuously.
NERVOUS exhaustion. They aren't much more than
kids Is after after a: all ", What's next?' said staIky
Stalky looked at him with respect.
I'll have my round in five minutes, said the In
FAINT lips II help carry EN- down stairs and he shook
Mr.. Wontner by the hand.
WE all perfectly serious till the two bundles were
dumped on divan in the hall and the boys walked
and began to realize what had happened.
3Yah!" said Mr.. Wontner with the simplicity of
twelve years Old "Whos scored now?" And he sat
upon them.
The tension broke in a storm of laughter led think
by Ipps.
Jasmine absolutely asinine" said Mr.. Wontner
with folded from his lively chair; but he drank
the fattery and the fellowship of it all with quite
branless grin rolled and stamped round him and
wiped the tears from our cheeks
@Damn!' said Bobby Trivett. Were defeated"
"By tactics too" said Eames. II didn't think you
knew EN-, Clausewtz. It's fair score What are you
going to do with us?"
take you back to mess" said Mr.. Wontner
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@Not like this!"

mot like thiS!"
@Oh no; much worse haven't begun with you yet.
And you thought you'd scored! Yah!"
They had scored beyond their widest dream. The
man in whose hands lay to shame them, their Colonel,
their AdJutant their regiment and their service had
cast away all shadow of his legal rights for the sake of
common beargarden rag-such rag as if it to
the ears of authority, would cost him his commission
They saved and their savior their equal and
their brother So they chaed and reviled him such
till he again squashed the breath of them and we
others moaned with laughter stitches
Fall I'M" said Stalky when the limousine came round.
This is the of the century! wouldn't miss it for
a brigade! We sha'nt be long, Infant"
hurried into coat.
Is there any necessity for that reporter chap to
too?' said Mr. Wontner in unguarded whisper. "He
isn't dressed, for thing
Bobby and EameS wr1ggled round to look at the
porter, began joyous below, and suddenly stopped.
whats the matter?' said Wontner with suspicion.
aNothing' said Bobby. Il die happy, Clausewitz.
Take up tenderly."
We packed into the car bearing our sheaves with u.s.
and for half hour the cool of the night air famed
his thoughtful brow Mr. Wontner quite abreast of
himself. Though he said nothing unworthy, he tn
umhed and he trumpeted little loudly over the sacks
sat between them the back seat and applauded
servely till he reminded me that what had and
while the boys plunged with joy inside their trappngs
that this might be matter for arrangement. aThen
sovereign shant part u.s. said Mr. Wontner cheerily.
and both boys fell into lively Mysteries Il don't
where the joke in, for you" said Mr. Wontner.
L thought it was my little jokelet tonight.
mo Clausewitz Bobby gasped. aSome is; but not
get to mess. 1 wouldn't be out of this for flyer"
3Nor me, said Eames, and he gave his parole to at
tempt escape evasion.
NOV suppose said Mr. Wontner to Staky, as we
neared the suburbs of Ash @you have good deal of
practical Joking on the Stock Exchange haven't your"
"And when were you on the Stock Exchange, Uncle
Leonardo? piped Bobby, while Eames laid his sobbing
head on my shoulder.
am sorry said Stalky: @but the fact is command
a regiment myself when I'm at home. Your Colonel
knows me, think" He gave his
Mr.. Wontner seemed to have heard of it. We had to
pick Eames off the floor, where he had cast himself from
excess of delight.
ooh, Heavens!' said Mr. Wontner after a long
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sThat's lucky. Awful thing to live down, a photo
graph isn't it,. said Stalky to me reached the
landing 3Im thinking of the papers, of course"
1Oh, but you can easily have sketches in the illus
trated papers from accounts by eye Witnesses said.
Mr.. Wontner turned him round. 1t the first time
he had honored by his notice since the garage @Ah"
said he do you pretend to any special knowledge in
these matters?"
@Im journalist by profession replied, simply but
nobly. AS soon as you're at liberty I'd like to have
your account of the affair"
Now thought he would have loved me; but he only
replied in uncomfortable incoming on voice, ooh,
you would, would your"
3Not if it's any trouble, of course" said. Il can
always get their version from the defendants Do either
OF EN- draw or sketch at all, Mr.. Wontner? Or per-
haps your father might"
Then he said quite hotly Il wish you understand
very clearly, my good man, that gentleman's name
circulation of your wreched may bel"
ut is" named journal of enormous sales which
specialized in scholastic military and other scandals.
Il don't know yet what it can't do, Mr. Wontner."
FL didn't know that was dealing with reporter"
said Mr.. Wontner.
We all halted outside shut door. Ipps had fol-
lowed us.
SBut surely you it in the papers, don't your"
urged with scandal like this couldn't in justice
to the public be exclusive We'd syndicate it here and
in the United States helped you of the sack if
you remember"
4 wish to goodness you'd stop talkng!' he snapped,
and sat down in a chair.
Stalkys hand my shoulder quietly signaled me
out of action; but felt that my fire had been mis-
directed.
Ill answer tor him, said Stalky in an undertone
that dropped to whisper caught-4not without my
leave.owes me money dependent upon me for market
tips and similar gratifying tributes to my integrity.
Still Mr. Wonner sat in his chair and still we waited
on him. The Infants face showed worry and heavy
grief; Staky's bright and birdke interest; mine was
hidden behind his shoulders; but the face of Ipps
were written emotions that butler should cherish
toward any guest Contempt and wrath the least
of them. And Mr.. Wontner looking full at Ipps,
as ipps was looking at him. Mr.. Wontners father,
understood, kept butler and two footmen.
in f0 oct
Off" he said at last.
Ipps shook his head and noiselessly threw the door
asleep, on sofa one in long chairMther faces
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-02-23

Bearing walls over enc hum
dred (10ol feet IN length, without
cross walls OF buttrsssss, shall
have walls four ca inches thieksr
than the above.
length without cross waiis shall
not have more than two Cd
stories OF twelve ll1) inoh wall.
In all calculations for the
thiekness Of walls. aocording 20
s secre eve. .hs sne, ne; the s ss.n' of IN.
cseding eighteen (is) feet In the
teen liD feet IN the clear for the
second story. and thirteen (is)
feet In the clear for al stories
story where IN. 'n roof i 81 ,hs s Su sSg
ing forms the ceiling OF this story.
The walls may be sixteen (1s) feet
-. - - 8e<.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-02-23

A.. ss.s - NJ .e,, III, :yss sss;-n nu,s
(O inches thicker than - above
taA3 Of tniei.nssseS -. ..
wells shall be % followA unlees
sthsrwfss spesifsd ~ thAs ssAS-
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-02-23

burnt clay OF porous terra Gotta or
Portland cement block. non-bearin9
partitions , nay b Ssi't not .,Ss:1s
Siehtesn (11) ana twelve lia) feet
respectively end in length not sx-
cseding ssventy-hvs (7s) feet. un-
less strengthsnsd By proper crCss
in Iron or steel frame work. when
the latter IL Undecided In or insu-
lated by the same material. OF
which the partition IL conetructsd
SEQ. ~. TILE WALL LrNINoS.
sotss Si nciSu are S USED - lining or
turing for walls. they shall not be
Included IN the measurement OF the
thickness OF such walls, except In
curtain walls not over one Ol
story or fftsen (is) fest high. or
n Sec. n. REcpssrs m WALLS.
No recess or chase shall be built or
left in any exterior or bearing
wall, n isaving isss than eight CD
inches Of solid masonry work out
No channeiiing shall be out In .
wall twelve (12) inches thick or
less. except for small gas pipes or
No recess or chase for pipe: shall
3: .d 'f on. In sns D Of the % Of
the wall OF pier: and no recess or
chase shall be nearer than twelve
inches 10 another recess or chase In
the same wall.
No horizontal chase shall be
more than four 90 feet long.
Sec. 10. WALLS AROUND
SHAFTS. All walls around light
vent or pipe shafts. where the horf-
Eontal section OF the shaft In TWEEN
ty-hve (2s) square feet or greater.
shall be built OF incombustfble ma
teriai throughout, and not less than
four (4) inches thick.
In residences (Class - or In
small apartments, vent, pipe or
light shafts, where less than
twenty-five (3s) square feet In hori-
zontal section, and used to light
interior bath rooms may have walls
OF studding II covered on shaft
side with metal iath and plaster or
one ID inch thick nreproof COM
position block and plaster: Shafts
built in this manner shall not be
over twenty-nys feet high and
the adjoining roof, and may be
covered NJ . vsnfiiating skyitght
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-02-23

roofs are nat, where the roofs abut
AGAINST Other buildings. or the
building stands on any lot line: aise
evsr division walls bstwesn sspsrsss
ths sams building, on street or alisy
nneA Parapst walls may be dispenssd
with on street and aiisy tines ~ ths
main walls are nnished with ineom-
eustfbas cornioes or cutters at roof
IN. o. e: ssP q: q tss .Ns sses
Ore for q distance ef sf least nvs
feet from such street OF alisy Mnes.
~ . coat Of dsafsning mortar on hol-
low or porous tile. at least two inchss
thick. or II the entire frame material
Of the roof shall b made strictly
Psrapst walls facing upon courts
may be treated the same a. wals
facing upon streets OF alleys-
Sec II. BEARING WALLS WITH
OPENINGS. II . horizontal section
s IN sny Su k Ds .h % 1 %ors than
thirty (so) per cent area OF nuss and
opening. such sections Of wall shall
be Increased four 90 inches I'm thick
meas for every fftsen (1s) per cent or
fraction thereof OF nue. and opening
area In sxcsss Of said thirty sO
SEQ. II. CURTAIN wALLs. In
skeleton construction nreproof
buildings the inclosing walls OF
which do not carry the weight Of
noors or roofs. curtain walls may
be used. II not less than ~ inches
In thickness. Such walls shall be
anchored TO the skeleton frame. and
must rest on a beam at intervals OF
not over thirty (30l feet and such
beam must be OF sufficient strength
for this purpose without reliance on
the wall below. All such curtain
walls must be OF incombustible ma
terial and be subject TO the same
provisions affecting other external
walls. and they shall be bonded 10
the material enclosing the vertical
members In the skeleton. Should
any curtain wall be more than 60
feet high between the supporting
horizontal beams. oil OF the wall
below the 60 feet shall be increas-
ed in thickness ut the rate Of four
inches for each 90 feet or frac-
tional pAsf thereof N hsight
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-02-23


brick. stone. Iron, steel OF sonorsss
R1d on solid ground. o. upon pties
~ Ringing ttmbers. when ssatA
oarth or rock - not found
ohsds and frame bu1ld1nu net
evsr twenty-nvs (3s) feet high
frem all 20 plata may be sst On
r PR ~ S q 'sss shAa n s.sAss ~
SEQ. 8. PLIES Piles may be Of
wood or Of concrete and set by
driving or be moulded into place.
and they shall be spaced 90 safsly
carry the superfmposed load
No Pile shall be weighted with
losu sxcsecins hrty Thousand
Driven piles must be seat 70
solid bearing n practical. n piles
are not driven 20 refusal, tn self
ousfAining power shall be deter
mined ~ the following Formula.
IA:
Twice the weight OF the ham
NOR IN tons, multiplied By the fail
III feet. divided by the lsast psns-
<rnfion Of the pile In inches plus
enc, under the last blow.
concrses piles shall have their
<uSi test IN leading. unless in IN.
6D1nion Of the Department Of Build
|nxs. this has been previously done
Uu1or similar circumstances and
With similar earth. and 20 the sat-
1facfIon % ne Department OF
Woo3sn piles q 20 feet or Les.
= longfh- shall not be at the
&nnller end Of isss dimsnsion than
40 inohes. nor ~ the butt end
~ <han 10 iuches. when 20 or
- f0af A. ionxfh ths smhlIer ana
<nII net te lee than I'VE inches
- >ke butt ea1 not lees than u
e & I. !; N, .ss s;:: g p, ,. :ss