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Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1911-11-16
MEASURED THE GUN.
After the EnsIi.hman Got Through th.
American Had his Turn.

In connection with the ordnance
inventions of an admiral in the
United States navy, now deceased,
there is told a story of how a young
naval officer, Il lieutenant, frustrat-
ed the scheme of Il British naval Of
ficer to get the plan of the new
gun, just then a matter of extreme.
interest to other nations.
The lieutenant had been detailed
by the government to inspect the
making of the new guns at one of
our naval establishments. One day
the American officer received visit
from the Englishman, who made no
bones Of asking for look at the
drawings. The American regretted
extremely that they were locked up
in the iron safe and that the officer
having supervision Of the establish
ment alone had the combination.
The British officer was very inquis-
tive and was evidently taking men
tai notes.
After awhile the lieutenant was
called out to the machine shop.
When he got back to the office he
found that the Englishman had
gone The American fastened TO
the foundry, where he discovered
the foreigner very busily measuring
the diameters of the eleven inch
pattern. The instrument he used
for this operation was a white
grapevine stick lie carried. He de-
sisted, however, as the American Of
ficer approached. and then he was
started out of the works"
1t was late in the afternoon, and
the lieutenant accompanied him
back to the city and introduced him
at the club. There the wide awake
American secured that remarkable
stick and upon examination dis
covered four distinct notches
These the lieutenant carefully pared
off with a knife and notched a like
number about four inches farther
down. "That will be wonderful
gun to so on bust WITH" grimly
said the young American, elf the
Brltlsher ever causes one to be
made according to the dimensions /
gave him" Army and Navy.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1911-11-16
Doesn't Want TO Look Pleasant,

Photographer Try and look
pleasant, please. Short Tempered
Sitter You get on with it. This
photo is for some relatives who
want 70 come and stay month with
me Throne and Country.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1911-11-16
Fusility.

EuttItIy.
"What does sfutility' mean?"
said the young girl to her sweet
heart.
ut means -cr-well, let me give
You an example. Have You pencil
and papers'
"Yes."
well, multiply 1916 by 741."
The maiden struggled with the
figures and at last produced an an
swer
50 .s45.oss." said She.
'Diyide that by two"
II .4222 .5:333.'
Right Wow add three 10 that
and subtract it from 1.422. 536."
"The result is nothing said the
maiden.
Correct" said her sweetheart.
That's what call futility. You've
covered a sheet Of paper with fig
nrcs all to no purpose
Then he wondered whv she re-
turned him his ring.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1911-11-16

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The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-11-14
CANDIDATES
Commence To File Their
Expense Account
One Man Paid 75C "FOr Set.
ting Them Up To The Boys

The following candidates at the No
vember election have filed their ex-
pense account with the Knox county
board of elections:
w. A. Silcott, Democratic candidate
as delegate to the constitutional con-
vention, received $16 and paid out SIG.
Alfred Mill, candidate, for board of
education, paid So to the committee,
Howard G. Gates, Republican candi-
date for city treasurer, expended
$26.50-$3.50 for cards, SO for polling
precinct and $40 to the committee.
W. /. Underhill, Republican candi-
date for treasurer of Pike township,
rs cents for setting them up to the
boys"
Charles L. Bermont, Democratic
for mayor, received nothing and ex-
pended $3.50 for cards.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-11-14
BRAKEMAN
Had A Very Narrow Escape
From Death
Fell From Train And Came
Near Going Under The
Wheels

F. G. Butler, a brakeman on the c.
A. & c. had very narrow escape
from serious injury while at work in
the local yards Saturday morning at
about 4:30 o'clock He was signaling
from the side of boX-car, from which
he was leaning, when he was struck
by the end of another Car which was
standing on siding opposite the track
on which his train was running He
was knocked to the ground and was
badly injured about the right side
and the left knee. He also sustained
bad cut over the left eye. The ac-
cident was witnessed by other railroad
men who came to his assistance. Sur
gical attention was rendered by DR..
N. r. Eastman and the injured man
was found not to be seriously hurt.
When he fell to the ground, after
having been struck by the car, Mr..
Butler alighted between the tracks
and one leg was thrown across one
of the rails of the track on which the
train was moving. Only by very agile
movements did he prevent the leg
from being crushed under the wheels
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-11-14

Mr.. Daniel Henry of Martinsburg ia
spending several days with friends in
Newark.
Mr.. John A. White of Howard, who
is suffering with internal injuries at
the Mt. Vernon hospital, is somewhat
improved.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Hoddenshield Of
Loudonville were called to Mt. Vernon
Saturday morning by the serious i'll.
ness Of Mr.. John ]. Stofer of East
Chestnut street.
Mr.. George Foote of Newport,
Rhode Island, arrived in the city Fri.
day to make several days visit with
his son, Mr.. John T. Foote, of Round
Hill.
At regular meeting of Clinton
Chapter, No. 26, r. A. M, held Friday
evening the Royal Arch degree was
conferred upon Messrs Fred Lytle,
Harold Ackerman end Titchner.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-11-14

flow of popular approval Democratic
ward.
Factors that nave made the Demo
cratic party popular are the honest,
clean, efficient and business-llke man.
agement Of public affairs by the Demo
cratic state administration and the
wonderful record Of economy and ac-
complishments Of the Democratic gen.
eral assembly. That body fulfilled ev-
cry pledge, but one-that was OF min.
or consequence--that It's party made
to the people. Such a record for re-
deeming promises has not been dupli-
Gated by a political party IN the pres
ent generation. Instead of smother
ing charges of wrong doing, as did Re
publicans, the Democratic state offic-
ers and general assembly had them
investigated
The Cleveland Plain Dealer says the
result in Cincinnati means the alb.
solute disintegration of the Republic
an machine, so long dominated by
George B. Cox" and the Democrats
will be benefited in future state elec-
tions, rs result
President Taft and Gov. Harmon,
both citizens of Cincinnati, urged the
election of Republican and Democratic
tickets respectively. President Taft,
who excoriated Republican Boss Cox
and his ticket in 1908 in a speech in
Akron, sent a telegram to the effect
that conditions had changed since
1908, and announced he would vote the
straight Republican ticket.
The entire Republican ticket was
defeated. Most of the candidates were
seeking second terms and the entire
Democratic ticket was elected.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-11-14
new lights
Installed In The Store OF
The RingWalt Co.

A great improvement in the way of
lights has been recently made at the
Ringwalt store on South Main street.
In the past the store has been illum-
mated by large gas lights stationed
at various points in the room and,
while this light was sufficient, it was
not up-to-date and not ornamental.
Mr.. Ringwalt has installed number
of large Alva Sphere electric lamps
which are of the very latest patterns,
being Inclosed in beautiful round
globes, and are suspended from the
ceiling at intervals the entire length
of the room.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-11-14
RECEPTION
By The DOwdS Dry GOndS Co.
Great Success
Fully 5000 People Inspected
New Departments

On Friday evening the A. A. Dowds
Dry Goods company gave the people
of Mt. Vernon an opportunity to in
spect their recently enlarged depart
ments The hours for the inspec-
ton were from I to o'clock, and dur
ing the two hours fully 5000 people
availed themselves of the opportunity.
The visitors were met at the en-
trance by Mr.. A. A. Dowds and Mr.. j..
w. Rubin and were given a cordial
welcome. Throughout the building the
salespeople were stationed to assist
the visitors in their tour. The visit
ors were first taken to the basement
and upon returning to the main floor
were taken in the elevator to the Sec
ond and third floors. On the third
floor each visitor was presented with
chrysanthemum or rose as SOU
venir of the occasion.
Stationed in the center of the main
floor was a six-piece orchestra which
ulScOuTSeu HuSlC luiOuSHOul INC even
ing.
Throughout the building there was
profusion of decorations of palms,
ferns and flowers, adding much to the
beauty of the scene.
The occasion was simply one for in,
spection, and no goods were sold.
The large number of people that
called during the evening was an evi-
dence of the interest taken and de
sire to take advantage of the oppor'
tunity to inspect the large establish
ment under favorable conditions. The
reception was a great success in all
particulars.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-11-14
MEDICAL
Society Hold A Most Interest
Din Meeting

The Knox County Medical Society
held their regular meeting at the Y.
M. G. A. building Friday afternoon
with god attendance. The meeting
was an interesting one, a great deal
of business being disposed of. Papers
were read by Drs. w. II. Eastman of
Fredericktown, DR.. r. w. Colville and
DR.. C. X. Conard. DR.. Eastman's paper
was on Diagnosis and Treatment OF
Rhemuatld Arthritis," DR.. Colville's
ON Uric Acid in Gout," and DR.. Con
ards on "The Cardiac Complications
of Rheumatism"
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-11-14
PUBLIC
Installation Held By Eastern
Star At DdDViIle

Public installation was held by the
Eastern Star Lodge at Danville on
Friday night. The work was in charge
of Worthy Patron C. M. Ramey of
Centerburg who acted as installing
officer.
After installation the Masonic
Lodge of Danville entertained the
members of the Eastern Star with a
banquet given at Senft Hall. The ban
quet was very well attended and sew
eral present responded to toasts.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-11-14
ANOTHER Arch

Arrangements have been completed
for the erection of an electric arch
over Main street at the south side of
the public square. The arch will be
strung with electric lights and will
serve to illuminate the south part of
the square much better than is the
case at the present time. The arch
has already been prepared and will
be erected in very short time.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-11-14
OFFICIAL
Count In City Gives Perflne
Plurality Of Al Votes
Canvass Completed On Fri.
day Afternoon
But Few Changes From Un.
official Count
The Socialists Made Big Gains
In The City
The PIuraIities Given Each
Man Who Won Out

The official canvass of the vote on
the city ticket was completed Friday
evening. The canvass resulted in sew
eral changes in the figures as compar-
ed with those reported on election
night. The official canvass makes Per-
rine's plurality Al instead of 80, as re-
ported election night. The official to-
tails on the city candidates are as fol-
lows:
Mayor
Bermont, D., 433.
Mitchell, r., 1888.
PerrIne, s., S74
Perrine's plurality, Al.
President of Council
Fisher, D., 433.
Dever, R., 1910.
Norrick, s., 513
Dever's plurality, 557.
Auditor
Parker, D., 5S4.
Dorgan, R., 1887.
Simpson, s., 447.
Dorgans plurality, 453.
Treasurer
Purdy, D., 565.
Gates, r., 1O49.
Lemley, s., $50.
Gates plurality, AIS.
Solicitor
Leonard, r., mo opposition )-1167.
CouncI-at-Larse
Gleason, D., 4S5.
Nixon, D., $50.
Patterson, D., 535.
Cole, R., 991.
Ferrison, r., 1901.
Salisbury, R., 925.
Bloom, s., 456.
Masteller, s., 533.
Vogel, s., 444.
Coles plurality, 456.
Ferrison's plurality, 466
Salisburys plurality, 800.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-11-14
Although The Session Lasted
2l Days Longer
The Result Of The Election
In Ohio Tuesday
Shows Well For Harmon,
Says Columbus Journal

Columbus, O., Nov. 11-According
to the figures compiled by State Treas
urer Creamer of money actually paid
out of the treasury for legislative ex-
penses, says the Ohio State Journal,
(Republican) of Oct. %, this years leg
islature cost few thousand dollars
less than the last session of the Sew
nty-eighth General Assembly, though
the session lasted 21 days longer
The per diem cost was S2,17369 in
1910, and S1,936.52 in 1911. These fig
ures compared with figures for prev
ious years show marked decline in
the cost of conducting the legislature
when compared with the earlier years
when flunkies and porters were so
numerous that they fell over each 9th
er. For instance, the session of 1909
cost an average of s3,454.74 per day
while the one of 1906 cost $3,05423.
Thus far the legislature has cost the
state $3.50, ,S66.S0, while unpaid bills
outstanding aggregate in the neighbor-
hood of $4,000. A report made by Au-
ditor Fulilngton the total expenses of
the 1911 legislature were given as
S9O3,9 7.65.
This was pointed out as exceeding
that of the year before.
In preparing his estimate of the ex-
penditures of the 1911 Democratic leg
islature which is the 18th general as
sembly. State Auditor Fulington add
ed to 1911 expenses what he thought
might be paid out in 1912, because,
he said, the life of a general assem-
bly, lasts two>years.
In making up his statement of ex-
penses of the 18th general assembly
Auditor Fulington included payments
for but one year, 1910. Had he taken
into consideration all expenses for
1909 and 1910-the legal existence OF
the 18th general assembly, which was
Republican, his total would be $513,'
l134.92. That is 100000 more than will
be expended in the 2 years of the
Democratic general assembly
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-11-14

The Ohio State Journal (Republic-
am said Wednesday morning:
HARMON MEN VICTORa
politicians saw in the returns from
over the state interesting figures on
the strength of Governor Harmon In
the three largest cities, Columbus, Gin
cinnati and Cleveland, Harmon Demo
cratic candidates won by handsome
pluralities. In the fourth city the for
tune of the e. w. Hanley organiza-
ton suffered seriously. 1t is believed
here that the elections will make OPP
ponents of Governor Harmon seek
refuge. Mayors-elect Baker, Karb and
Hunt carried the support of friends of
the governor in their preliminary cam
paigns."
The election in Ohio Nov. z, was a
triumph for the Democrats, and 1t in
dicates that the remarkable victory
won by Governor Harmon and his as
sociates on the Democratic state tick
ct a year ago was not an accident. The
tide in Ohio is toward the Democrats.
The remarkable victory in 1910 was
an endorsement of the first admins
tration by Governor Harmon. The
1911 Democratic victory indicates that
nothing has happened to stem the
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-11-14
HoW'a This I

We offer One Hundred Dollars Re
ward for any case of Catarrh that
cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh
Cure.
+. j. CHENEY C. CO.. Toledo. o.
We, the undersigned. have known II. ].
Cheney for the last Is years, and believe
him perfectly honorable in all business
transactions and financially able to carry
out any obligations made by his firm.
NATIONAL BANK OF COMMERCE,
Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken Internally.
acting directly upon the blood and mu-
cous surfaces of the system. Testimonials
sen. Tree. Price rs cents Icr bottle. Sold
by all Druggicts.
Take usn's samuy PINS for constipation.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-11-14

Mrs. w. l. Creveling, Mr.. and Mrs,
John Perrine, Mrs, U. G. Pickard, Mr.,
and Mrs. G. E. Stoyle and Mr.. and
Mrs. John Kilkenny went to Gambler
Saturday morning to attend the fun
eral of Mrs. Halle Farquhar.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-11-14
KILLED BY TRAIN

c., A. & C. passenger train, No. 500,
due in this city at 1925, struck an
Italian at Akron Saturday morning
and killed him instantly. The pilot
was covered with blood when the train
passed through Mt. Vernon.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-11-14
For $1,000 In The COndem.
patton Proceedings
Of The City OF Mt. Vernon
VS. Lewis B. HOuCk
Other Items OF Interest From
Temple Of Justice

In the condemnation proceedings Of
the City of Mt. Vernon against Lewis
B. Houck for the purpose of condemn
ing land for cemetery purpose the jury
in probate court on Friday afternoon
returned verdict for the defendant
in the sum of $1,000. The jury was out
one hour
The condemnation proceedings Of
the City of Mt. Vernon VS.. O'Rourke
will be tried before jury in probate
court next Saturday
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-11-14

Why don't some of the food ex-
perts who tell people what to eat, in
form them how to get it during these
prevailing high prices?
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-11-14

In the holding and conduct of Office
the Democrat regards himself the
agent and the voters and taxpayers
the principals. The Republican office
holder for the last ten to twenty years
has regarded himself the principal and
the voters and taxpayers his agents
to raise money to keep him going.
Happily the new regime and the one
per cent tax law have put a kink in
the old methods and have knocked
many cogs out of the old machine.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-11-14
Inventory Filed

Inventory Filed
In the estate of Jane E. Eisenbise
an inventory and appraisement has
been filed, showing the following: Per-
sonal goods s19695, moneys s17477,
securities $5,SSO.05, claims $2,284.72.
Total SS,536.49.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-11-14
A Truancy Case

A Truancy Case
Juvenile Officer Patrick Purcell
went to Batemantown Saturday to
investigate case of delinquency and
truancy.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-11-14
The Brown Estate

The Brown Estate
Mollie Brown of Mt. Vernon haa
been appointed executrix of John T.
Brown, no bond being required. Tho
appraisers are Silas Parr, Norman
Turner and H. w. Turner.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-11-14
Certificate Issued

Certificate Issued
Certificate to perform marriage
ceremonies has been issued in the
probate court of Kpox county to Rev.
Herbert Tuckey of the M. E. church
of Fredericktown.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-11-14
Deed Filed

Deed Filed
Leroy g. Hunt, mayor, to A. ]. Til.
ton, lot in Mound View cemetery,
$22.5O.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1911-10-27
THE W. H. PECK Company
LOCAL NEWS
OF INTEREST

Saddle for sale. -Ewalt barn.
Chas. Atkinson was visiting in
town Yesterday.
Phil the painter is spending a
few days in town from his home
stead.
The case of Wash VS.. Moore
occupied the attention Of justice
court yesterday. The trouble
was over the possession Of a pig.
W. P. Minis left Monday. with
a load of horses for his former
home in Maquoketa, Iowa. He
expects to be absent about two
weeks.
On account Of the principal
owners being absent the auction
sale Of the Box Elder Dipping
Tank Co. has been postponed un-
til Saturday, November 25th.-
BY order of Committee.
Mrs. Florence HISS left Sun
day for Scranton, Penn. in re-
SPONGE to a message that her
brother was i'll ana not expected
to live Word was received by
relatives here that ne passed a.
way before her arr val.
The work of finishing up the
lower room of the FIVE hall will
commence in a short tine. A
stove has been put up and the
plank floor will be laid about
next week. The Shaetlng for
the inside has already been order
ed.
We learn that Ga0c. w. H.
Peck has been nominated for
Department Commander for the
P. M. branch of j, 9. Q. F.,xalso
was elected and installed Grand
Senior Warden Of the Grand En-
campment of Montara. Mrs. T.
j. Martin was elected md install
ed Grand Warden Of {. G Kebekah
Assembly. Jas. l1unroe received
the title of "Prayertul James,.
Capt. Mowbray has formed a
most favorable opinion of For
sythe Rebekah's and will un-
doubtly journey that way quite
often in the future. G. R. Elder
and VIM. Sweeney report that
they acted as chaperons to the
delegation and had their hands
frll r..
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1911-10-27
FALL and WINTER WEAR

We Have Ready For Your Inspection a Com
plete line of fall and winter goods and should
be pleased to have you call and look over the
line before buying winter clothing and supplies.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-06-01
PUPILS OF MISS HALL IN
EXCELLENT PIANO MUSIC

Miss Matte Hall presented a class OF
nearly dozen young musicians last
evening in piano recital which showed
a high order OF efficiency in her teaching
and made n fine impression on the com
pany of friends invited to hear the little
oncs play The recital was given at the
Hall home on First North street. and
in addition to the piano numbers the
guests were given the treat OF hearing
fine vocal solos by Mrs. Charles C..
Daily, the assisting artist.
The instrumental programme was va
ried enough to please nll tastes, and was
so carefully selected as TO insure the
best music the young players could give.
Among the pianists were Helen Williams
Hazel Williams. DaneIa Straup. MIL
drcd Horton. Elizabeth Bowerman, Gladys
Evans. Pierce Bareuts and Ralph Stlehl
Mrs. Daily was heard in two double num-
bers the first being two bird songs and
the second you and T. and The Per-
feet Day" Miss Halls older pupils Will
be heard in Il recital next Wednesday
evening.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-06-01
ARRESTED ON PERJURY
CHARGE FROM SWEDEN
NeIs Nelson, Resident of Salt
Lake for Two Years, Is
in Trouble.

On a charge OF committing perjury in
connection with bankruptcy proceedings
i'm Sweden Nels Nelson, 81 years old
who had been living with his wife on -
street in Salt Lake for the past two
years. was arrested yesterday afternoon
by United States Marshal James ii. An
derson and ls being detained at the
county jail awaiting advlces from Swed-
ish officers.
Sweden prior 10 coming 10 America two
years ago. He became involved In finan-
cial difficulties and went through bank
ruptcy proceedings. after which he came
10 America Recently. IT is alleged. II
was discovered that Nelson had omitted
including a mortgage which he held
among his assets. 4 purjury charge WAS
brought against him and warrant is
sued for his arrest Under the treaty
between the United States and Sweden
perjury is an eNtraditablc offense. The
States marshals office in this city and
served by Marshal Anderson.
The prisoner will be taken before a
commissioner and ir sufficient showing
Is made the commissioners Will recon-
mend that the state department honor
the eXtradition papers from Sweden. If
the evidence warrants Nelson will he
held pending tho arrival OF Swedish Of
ficcrs who. In case the eXtradition Is per-
mltted, will take the prisoner back TO
Stockholm.
Nelson maintains that bis arrest is per-
secution by former creditors. He said
that the mortgage in question WAS not a
part of his assets at the time his petition
In bankruptcy was filed, hence he could
not be guilty OF perjury He is confident
that his release will be ordered