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Evening journal., 1911-09-05
PYTHIANS ON
HAPPY OUTING

Two hundred members Of the vari-
BUS lodges Of the Knights Of Pythias Of
this city spent yesterday at Penns-
grove. The lodgemen went on the
steamboat Ulrica at 1890 o'clock and
left the resort at 7.30 o'clock last even-
ing.
The feature Of the day was the
sports that had been arranged by the
committee consisting Of Mrs. James
Tucker. Kirk Simmons and George
Collins
Following lunch in the grove, the
married and unmarried men played
ball. the former winning by the score
Of 20 to Is The sports were held at 3
o'clock and Mrs. Kirk Simmons won
the majority of the prizes in the wo-
mems class. The watermelon was
awarded to James Phillips of Alpha
Lodge for having the largest family In
the grove He was accompanied by his
wife and seven children.
The winners of the various events
were: Egg race for girls from to ~
years. prize. pound box Of candy, do
mated by Reynolds Candy Co., Miss
Wilma Dickinson.
Ball throwing contest for women,
prize, 2-pound box Of candy, donated
by Reynolds Candy Co, Mrs. Kirk
Simmons.
Three-legged race for men, prize
neckties. George Collins and g. Ran
dolph.
Peanut race for women, prize 2
pound box of candy. donated by Rey-
nolds Candy Co., Miss Ethel Allen.
Peanut race for men, prize cun
buttons, donated by Joseph Montgom-
cry, Fred Dickinson.
Cracker eating contest for women
prize, ribbon pins, Mrs. Kirk Simmons
Cracker eating contest for men
prize, X OF p. pin, Mr.. Allen.
Needle threading contest for women
prize, silver thimhle. Mrs. Kirk Sim
mons.
Potato race for men, prize, scarf pin
Harry Keen.
Egg race for women, prize, belt pin
Mrs James Cohen.
Quot contest for men, prize, set o.
ouoits. members of Alpha Lodge
Quot contest for women, prize,
boxes Of candy, Mrs. George Collins
and Mrs James.
Evening journal., 1911-09-05
Attacks Beattie's Story of How Wife Was Slain

the car he saw standing by the road
side was a Knox car and he thought
the number was Dill"
This would identify the car as Kas-
tleburgs and support the contention OF
the defense that the boys saw Kastle-
burg's car and not Beattie's.
Then the State resumed its rebuff
tai, and James Rafter, night watch
man on the bridge where Paul Beattle
was employed as a day watchman, took
the stand. He declared he never saw
gun in the cement house where Ernest
Neblitt said Paul had a shot gun on
the Sunday after the murder.
A. b Houchens, father of Pauls
wife, who Is also a night watchman,
declared he met Paul as he went TO
work Sunday morning and that he had
no gun.
w II Lewis and Walter Nunley,
who work near the bridge, also denied
that Paul had a gun on Sunday morn
ing and contradicted the story told by
Neblitt in several important particu-
lars.
George J. Talley testified to the same
effect.
Beattie's CrOss-examinatiOn.
For the first hour of his cross-exami-
nation Prosecutor Wendenburg went
over again the relations of the pris-
oner with Beulah Binford. Replying to
the attorneys questions Beattie ac-
knowledged his illicit relations with
the girl and said he had paid her ex-
penses at a school for the purpose Of
getting her out of the way. He admitted
that he had paid the funeral expenses
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fconltnued From First Pagel

(Cominued From First Pagel
intention was TO discredit this point of
Henry's story and to then force the in
ference that the whole tale was false.
Smith fought bitterly against admit
ting Lathams testimony and at one
point the jury was excused while the
lawyers argued.
Judge Watson admitted Latham's
testimony and wendenburg continued
his cross-examination. The witness
declared he had heard Beattie tell
another young man standing nearby
that he was going as far as Short
and Main streets"
Smith on cross-examination, endeav-
ored to show that the witness had
been coached" by the prosecution.
Latham's story did no damage under
cross-examination and w. R. Hart was
called to corroborate him. Hart said
he had been a friend of Beattie's for
fifteen years. He said he saw Beattie
at the same time that Latham did
AIt iOiu lllt dlAtA no AfAtDnOltus
said Hart, that he expected to take
Paul and his wife out riding and that
he was going to Short and Main
streets"
After Smith had failed to shake
Harts story. Mrs. A. B. Houchens
mother-in-law of Paul Beattie, was
called.
She declared that at o'clock on the
Thursday before the murder she an
swered the telephone at Paul's home
II asked who 1t was and the man OF
the other end said he was Henry Beat.
tie He asked for Paul / heard Pau
say You want to see me at Short anC
Main streets? All right I'll be there.
Mrs Houchens said that Paul ther
went out.
when he returned" she continued
"he called up a Mrs Fisher" Mrs
Fisher" was the name assumed D,
Beulah Binford, according to evideno'
already introduced
I Mrs Houchens declared she saw
Il, Paul come home that night in an aut
and heard him say as he left the car
Good night Henry"
S what time did Paul come home tina
] next Saturday night?' asked Wenden
= burg.
"Just at IL o'clock heard cioc
4 strike"
D, Under cross-examination, Smith Ell
D deayored to show that the family {
I Paul has been acting throughout tn
/ case to protect Paul. He and Wender
- burg argued over this point and th
5 defense battered at the thin little We
= man on the stand in an effort to upsS
. her.
Evening journal., 1911-09-05

WASHINGTON. Sept. president
Taft has not replied as yet to the
letter from an enterprising theatrical
manager who wants 10 stage Miss
Pauline Wayne in the play Way Down
East When he does send his reply
it is expected to be what his prede-
cessor in the chair would call "a
corker" Miss Wayne, who by the way,
is the White House COW presented TO
the president by Senator Stephenson
Of Wisconsin, has not been consulted
in the matter, but as she is a Wiscon-
sin COW and not a Yankee bovine it is
believed that she would prefer star
ring in a play of some other name.
Evening journal., 1911-09-05
CALL FOR RANK sTATEMENT.

BY The United Press.
WASHINGTON. Sept. 5.--The comp
troller OF the currency today issued 3
call for reports of the condition of Ma
tional banks on Friday, September =
Evening journal., 1911-09-05
CHANGERS MAKE
READY FOR FESTIVAL

Only routine business was consid-
cred at the meeting of the Delaware
Grange at the home of Mrs Mary
Getz on the Middleborough road near
Ashland last evening.
There was a good attendance and
the following special committee was
appointed to prepare for festival in
the near future: Mrs. Edith Freder-
ick, Mrs. Annie Smith, Mrs. Elizabeth
Crawford, Mrs. Nettie Duff and Mrs
Ella King.
The next meeting of the grange will
be held on Monday next at the home
of Frederick c. Snyder near Newport.
At the conclusion Of the business ses-
sion refreshments were served.
Evening journal., 1911-09-05
PLUMBING INSPECTOR
REJECTS SOME WORK

Plumbing Inspector Edward p.
Mckay was extremely busy during
August He now has an automobile
to assist him in making inspections.
He presented his report for August
this morning to the Street and Sewer
directors. II showed that he had
made sos plumbing and gas inspec-
tions and rs Jobs of plumbing work
and Jobs Of gas plumbing We're dis.
approved because OF defects and the
work was required to be done to the
inspectors satisfaction.
Inspectors McKays report showed
the average candlepower of gas for
the month to have been 22.4S
Evening journal., 1911-09-05
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.

BY The United Press.
NEW YORK. Sept. 5.--The stock
market started with pronounced weak
ness in nearly all the important issues
Canadian Pacific declined 3 IA and
losses Of about a point were sustained
in Union Pacific. Baltimore and Ohio,
and Southern Pacific. After the first
few minutes the general list moved Up
with some degree of vigor good part
Of the initial losses being recovered.
II o'clock-After the upturn fol-
lowing the opening losses, trading be-
came dull.
Government bonds dull; other bonds
steady.
Noon-A brisk upward movement in
the second hour carried prices of
many stocks a point or more above
the lowest
Evening journal., 1911-09-05
REFERENDUM LEAGUE MEETING.

The Initiative and Referendum
League Will hold a public meeting in
Pythian Castle. West street, near
Tenth. tonight. when Caleb E. Burch-
email will make an address on the
Initiative, Referendum and Recall
Mr. Burchenal delivered an address
at the last Civic Association when
he made a plea for the measure.
Evening journal., 1911-09-05
DEATHS.

Kate Wright.
Columbus II. Bogge.
Thomas M. Hughs.
zachariah Ebright
Hannah z. Davis.
Sarah b. Highheld.
Emma NJ. Bratton.
BRATTON-In this city, on September 5th,
1911. Emma May. wife Of Charles 4. Brat
ton. in her 24th year.
Relatives and friends Of the family are
invited 20 attend the funeral services at the
residence of her parents Mr.. and Mrs. John
Maguigan No. e81 West Second street. on
Friday afternoon September 8th at t.S0
O'Clock Interment Riverview cemetery.
HIGHFIELD--At Camden, n. j., on Sunday,
September g. 1911, Sarah Bowen High
held. aged ~ years, widow Of the late
william r. Highheld
Relatives and friends are invited 20 a..
tend the funeral services 70 be held at her
late residence No 1926 HYDE Park Cam
den. n j. on Wednesday evening the 9Th
inst at 500 o'clock. Interment private al
Wilmington and Brandywine cemetery on
Thursday the 7th inst. at ~ o'clock noon.
DAvIs-4th day. 9th month. 9th, 1911,
Hannah Edwards Davis widow OF Jason
Davis aged 7s years
Relatives and friends are invited 70 meet
Al her late residence The Kane Apartments,
Delaware avenue and Madison street, on 9th
month, sth day at o. clock intermeut pri-
vate
EBRIGHT-on September 3. 1911, zaoha.
riah Ebright aged 81 years.
Relatives and friends are invited 20 at
tend the funeral from his late residence
Brandywine Hundred. Delaware, on Thursday
at 1890 o'clock Services at Sloan M. =.
Church AZ 2 O'Clock Carriages will meet
trains a. Ogden Station leaving Wilmington
1O.57 A. m and Twenty-fourth and Chestnut
Ets. Philadelphia. 9.15 a. m.
HuGHS-Suddenly, on Sept B. 1911
Thomas NJ. Hughs, in his 53rd year.
Relatives. friends, employees Of the p, B
W. r. r. Co. shops and members o.
Usage Tribe No. 80. I. o. r. NJ are invited
TO attend the funeral services al his late
residence near Hockessin. DEL on Thurs
day morning. Sept. z. 1911. at IL o'clock
Intermenf Lombardy cemetery. kennett troll
ley direct 10 house.
BOGGS-In this city on September B, 1911
Columbus II. Boggs. aged 81 years.
Relatives. friends and members Of duPon
Post G. A. r. are invited TO attend the fun
eral services AZ the residence Of his so
Henry Boggs. No. 624 Bayard avenue, o.
Wednesday afternoon, September 9Th, 1911
az 2.8O o'clock Interment Riverview GENE
terry.
wRIGHT-In this city. on September
1911. Kate. wife Of ruward + Wright
aged 50 years.
Relatives and friends are invited 20 a.
tend the funeral services az the residenc
Of her husband No. 500 East Fourth ST., o
Wednesday afternoon. September 9th at 3
o'clock. Interment a. Rverview cemeter,
Evening journal., 1911-09-05
no SFE PANAMA.

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Smith and Bea-
ton Smith will sail for Panama on
Thursday. The trip is being made for
pleasure.
Evening journal., 1911-09-05

Reported daily by F. d. Lackey 3
Co. bankers and brokers. members
Philadelphia Stock Exchange. S4s
Market St
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1911-08-18
GRANGE REUNION.

State Master T. c, Laylin an
nomces that the annual reunion Of
Ohio Patrons of Iusbandry will be
held on the State Fair grounds, We'd
nesday and Thursday, August 80 and
81. The members will meet in beau.
tiful Grange Hall. An interesting
program will be arranged, Hon.
Olive Wilson, Lecturer Of the Ma.
tional Gronge, will be present both
days, and address the patrons. The
present year has proven a banner one
for the order, and Master Laylin de-
sires a full attendance, that its sue.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1911-08-18

no eleven states forming the Confod'
eracy were In insurrectlon against the
government, that an commercial rela'
tlons with them We're suspended and
that all goods taken Ia poaslns be
tween the two sections and vehicles
conveying the same were forfeited.
Washington Still henaoed.
There was now "A renewed rumor
that Johnson and Beauregard were
about to attacl, Washington, Mccle!
Ian had been expecting such an aii'
and had finally succeeded In eonri.
inc General Scott and others that fhcr
was actual danger. On Aug. II tA'
nresldent issued another proclamation
10 the effect that all troops FROM
pennsylvania. New Jersey. New York
Connecticut. Massachusetts. Vermont,
Rhode Island. New Hampshire. Maine
ana Michigan should be sent imme.
dlatelv TO Washington,
These were exceedingly busy dnr7
for General Mcclellan. Ills letters
fairly breathe Of hustle anxiety ana
preparation. on Aug. 8 he writes y
have scarcely slept one moment for
the last three nights knowing well
that the enemy intend some move
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1911-08-18

times There are differences OF opinion
rs TO the motives Of Maguder's act
Ono view Is that he wanted to make
Il impossible for the Federals 20 en-
camp there In future and another that
he was drunk and fired the village
from pure wantonness. On Aug. q
occurred two engagements-one oppo-
site Point Of Rocks, whore three Con-
federatc> were killed. two wounded
and seven taken prisoners. ana Mat
thlGS point, where "A force going ashore
from a Union gunboat were ambushed'
three being killed ana one wounded.
In a brush 40 Lovettsyille on Aug. s
hvp Confederate soldiers were injured
and one lost his life
Activity In Virginia.
After the victorious campaign Of
Mcclellan IN western Virginia things
were quiet in that section for a time,
the only movement worthy Of note
being an effort OF the Union General
Cox 10 drive Ex-Governor Wise out Of
the Kauawhr valley On Aug. g Gen
eral Rosecuus reported that this en-
deavor had been successful. and the
Coufcdcmtcs had been expelled from
the VALLEY Five days later Captain
Dayton attacked and PVT TO eight 200
Confcderutes near Grafton, killing
twenty.one.
Naval activity had been on the in
crease through the summer most Of
the effort on the Union sid being di-.
rected toward enforcing the blocE"dc
and supprcssing Confederate pria-
tcars. There were several miaor Gu
raeements about the middle OF August,
1t was reported that tha United States
steamer South Carclma bad captured
or destroyed eleven saislips trying 10
run tho hlockedn a little earlier the
Confederate prl""t"er Petrel was sunk
by the United States frigatc 81 Law
renee. two of the crew being drowned
ana thirty-Gvr taken prisoners A2other
Union boat. the Wabash recaptured
the Mary Alice. formerly taken by the
privatecr Dixie. on Aug. 10 the United
States gunboat Union burned the Con-
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1911-08-18

California will vote this fall on con-
stitutional amendments providing for
the initiative, the referendum and the
recall. The progressive Governor OF
the State, Hiram W. Johnson, Is not at
all afraid of the superstition that
Judges are too sacred to be- made sub
ject 20 recall He stated the case very
plainly in an article in the July num-
Der of Hampton's magazine, AS follows:
"The overshadowing issue is not
railroad regulation, nor woman suit-
rage, nor the initiative and referendum.
1t Is the right OF the people to recall
their judges. This is the supreme test
of the new democracy. The legisla-
ture may pass laws and the people
may oven amend thcir constitution,
but the last word lies with the courts
where laws ara construed and consti-
tutious interpreted. If these courts
lie beyond the reach of the people then
the people do not rule"
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1911-08-18
By JANIS 4. HDGIRToN.

[Copyrirht by American Press Associa-
TTVA I'VE days before the battle Of
Wilson's Creek occurred the
B action at Athens. In the same
state. Athens is near the Iowa
line. IN the northeast corner Of Mis-
souri,. There Colonel David Moore was
encamped with q Union force of about
eco A junction OF two Confederate
bodics under Colonel Martin D. Green
was effected. and the combined forces
marched on Athens. The size OF
Green's commando is IN dispute. the es-
Inmates running all the way from 900
to 1900. but at any rate they were SUI
perior to MoOre's troop. and In addl-
ton Green had artillery. which the
Union commander was without.
on the morning Of Aug. . the Con.
fedcratcs drove IN the Union Pickets
and opened an artillery fire, most Of
the shots going over the heads Of the
Fcderals. A part Of Colonel Moore's
men was across The pes Moines river
nj the time, but fled over to the Mis-.
soui side with colors dying Green's
men were armed with shotguns and
squirrel rifles for tie most part, while
those under Moore had mustets and
were also better drilled thau their Zoe.
The aght lasted two hours. when
Colonel Moore ordered his center 20
charge bayonets. At this the Confed-
crates broke and r'n, The Union troops
following for Some distance The Union
commander estimated that his own
losses were rwcug-three aud those OF
the enemy more than thirW-oue. The
Fcdcrals also captured many prisoners,
horses. arms and supplies. The victory
was important for IT'S moral effect in
northern Missouri.
The situation I'm the state was some
what as follows: Late in July the con
vcu,lon had met at jefferson City and
declared the Offices Of governor, lieu
tenant governor and secretary Of state
vacant and provided that they should
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1911-08-18

President Tafts veto OF the resolu-
tion comforting statehood ON Arizona
and New Mexico because the people
of Arizona wanted the recall Of judges
in their constitution, only puts another
nail IN the coffin of that thick-skinned
plutlerat, and there are already
enough to fasten the lid on his polit-
ical corpse beyond any possible chance
Of resurrection M the next presidential
election or any other election. A man
that is afraid OF the MOB that elected
him to his great otlice deserves scaut
consideration from the people. How
ever, it's not such great step from
denying the Filipinos the privilege Of
self-government to that of the Ameri-
can MOB. Next
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1911-08-18
STATE EXHIBITS.

Instructive and educational exhibits
from the various State Institutions
will be featured at the Ohio State
Fair. The average man pays little or
no attention to the inner workings Of
our penal and charitable institutions.
OF the former he pictures the horror
Of a Siberia. OF the latter he is too
much cngrossed with his own affairs
to give it the thought it deserves and
should command from every citizen.
lie is quick to criticise without be-
ing familiar how the institution is con
Quoted and the effort that those in
charge are putting forth for the vel
fare Of the inmates. Two years ago
state Institutions made their first eX-
hibit at the State Fair. Visitors were
amazed at these displays, as generally
they had no conception Of the output
Of their schools and workshops. 1t
was a grand school Of learning The
exhibits yiyidly portrayed the good
these institutions were accomplishing
Those in charge were the recipients
Of many compliments. These insti-
tutions belong to Ohio. They are
supported by public funds. Their
manufactures form a prominent part
of our State Exposition. They are
brought there for your inspection.
From them you can judge as to
whether the administration of these
institutions is in good hands. 1t is
your privilege and duty to ascertain
what the state is accomplishing for
its wards. The State Fair will be
held in Columbus, August 2S-Septem
ber l. Pay it a visit. Inspect the
state exhibits. Ask questions 0I those
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1911-08-18

Those who desire to participate in the
great privilege should see the Secre-
tary Of their County Agricultural So
ciety at once, and learn what IS neces-
sary to qualify for these positions.
Numerous Improvements
The Ohio State Fair, which now
might more properly be designated an
exposition, has grown to such mag
nifcent proportions that almost any
expense would be justified in equip
ing It to handle its great exhibits.
This year no less than 100000 has
been expended for enlarged build
ings and other permanent improve
ments. The most beautiful amusement
parks in the country do not excel the
Ohio State Fair grounds, which has
become a thing of beauty and a JOY
forever.
The fair will be open day and night
this year. Each nights program viii
close with q stupendous $1,000 fire
works display depicting Perrys Vic
tory on Lake Erie.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1911-08-18

federate priyateer York and captured
the George B Baker that had pre-
viously been taken from the north and
manned with a southern crew
Many rev Generals Named.
The extra session Of the United
States congress adjourned on Aug. G.
One Of its last acts was to raise the
pay Of Union soldiers two dollars per
month Among the army and navy
officers confirmed by the Senate were
the following Major Generals ElcClel-
ian. Fremont, Banks Dix and Butler
,Bmgadier Generals Mansfield Nc
Dowell, Rosecrans, Anderson Meigs,
Thomas, Mccall. Curtis, Kearney,
Reynolds. Ueintzelman, Porter, Frank
lin, Stone, Sherman, Hooker Lander,
Baker, Kelly. Lyon. Pope, Coz. Hurl-
burt, Schenck, Prentiss, Grant, Sigel,
Couch, Sprague. Burnside, Montgom-
cry. Phelps. Williams, Buel, Oakes
Hamilton and McClernand On Aug. Q
the president nominated an additional
list Of brigadier generals, among the
list being the following: 0 NJ. Mitch
-el, Lewis Blenker Henry w. Slocum,
James $. Wadsworth. John ] Peck
John II. Martindale and George Nor
rell Notwithstanding the fact that
Lincoln made jocular remarks about
the number of brigadiers he appoint
cd, most OF these men made names
for themselves in the war. some OF
them taking rank among the worlds
great commanders. Grant was en-
camped at Ironton. in the beautiful
Arcadia valley, in southeast Missouri.
when he received his commission as a
brigadier general Opportunity was
vt last coming his way and she would
find him at hcme
Nor was the promotion of officers the
only sign Of activity ON the part OF
the administration On April 10 the
president issued a ppoclamatlon that
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1911-08-18

--= TWISTING strengrn. Inen eomes
the machine shop and the automatic
tool room, whore the use of special
iigs multlplies the emciAcy of one
man 20 fold
Step by step the work goes on un-
Ill the assembling room is reached
and the factory inspection Of COM
pleted parts begins, Piece by piece
the car grows until ready for the
road tests which are yiyidly partray'
ed. Then comes final inspection and
the complete car looms up, a monu-
ment 10 modern engineering and pro-
ductlon science.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1911-08-18

they present the minute details OF
She different processes Of manufac-
ture.
1t is almost impossible to give an
adequate idea of the realistic pano-
rama that the films present.. AT the
outset one sees the pig Iron being
wheeled IN to the receiving bins and
then is pr esented the chemists at
work testing the steel for carbon
sulphur anr manganese. Next is seen
the heat ests and then tie foundry
and drop I orging departments in full
operations Following these are the
beat tests, and the tests i'or tensile
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1911-08-18

cess may be fitJingly celebrated A
hearty welcome extended to all.
The State Fair this year will far
excel all previous exhibitions. Many
educational innovations will be intro
duced Entertainments and amuse-
ments galore will prevail. Every
member of the order urged to make
arrangements to attend.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1911-08-18
DISPLAY
OF AUTOMOBILES
Complete Show Of Modern Ma
chimes at Ohio State Fair,

The automobile show at the coming
Ohio State Fair. Aug. 2S to Sept. /,
is attracting wide attention. Leading
manufacturers have engaged space.
One entire building will be devoted
to these displays. Not only will yisi-
tors be able to view the finished car,
but moving picture show will be in
stalled that all may familiarize them
selves with the manufacture Of the
modern machine; 10000 feet Of film
reqEired in this production The pic
lures are most interesting. Wyidly