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a COOP RULE
(New York Teleeranhl

w. J. Henderson was discussing the
question OF journalistic style yester
day in the abode Of bliss and trans
quillity known as the Metropolitan
Opera pressroom.
An old teacher OF his, II appeared
believed firmly in simplicity Of style.
Once upon y time" said he, "one of
the servants in my houses handed me
a letter asking me to correct its Eng.
lish. ! read It. The style was clear.
fluent. simple and expresslve,-so much
SO that questioned her as to how she
had contrived to obtain SO excellent
a literary diction.
She said, I do not know, sir, but
never write a word | cannot spell.
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Republicans Forlorn


Dismayed at the reverses sustained
in the last election, discouraged over
the outlook for the future, and realiz-
ing that they can take no stand
against the progressive Democratic
legislation that will be backed up by
popular sentiment, the Republican
minority in the House of Representa-
tives presents a sorry spectacle.
Minority Leader Mann seems to be
following no set policy, except one OF
general obstruction to anything the
Democrats may suggest.
Differing radically on the issues, the
Republicans are not even harmonious
on Mr.. Manns policy Of obstruction.
Progressive Republicans like William
Kent of California, declare they were
not elected to waste time in block
ing legislation or in badgering any
other party. He was elected to serve
the public interest, and he intends to
do this. Several other progressives
hold the same view, which makes Mr..
Mann's position all the more trying.
The majority of the Republicans,
however do nothing but grumble and
oppose, apparently incapable of UNI
derstanding that the public cannot be
deceived by unintelligent partisan ac-
tion, which has no higher purpose than
that of public deception in the inter
est of political organization already
in public disfavor.
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Saturday, May 20, 1911

for the labor and furnishing of mater
ial necessary to complete the school build
ing on the property owned by the said
board in said district in accordance with
the plans and specifications now on file
and open to inspection, in the Office Of
said clerk of said Board. Of Education
each party interested in 1t and be ac-
companied by either a certified check or
a bond to be approved by the Board for
the sum of two hundred dollars.
Each bid for the labor and furnishing
of material must be temized.
All proposals must be sealed, addressed
to the clerk and endorsed on the outside
showing the name of bidder.
The Board of Education reserves the
right to reject any and all proposals
Bond to be approved by the Board for
full amount of contract is required on
all contracts.
BY order of the board.
W. w. WHITNEY, Clerk.
Howard, Ohio. r. ID. No. 8.
4-28:5-51219S
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1. WILDWOOD !.

Mr.. Robert Barton of Howard was
the guest OF Millwood friends Sunday
Mr.. Geo. Doolittle Is building an
addition to his residence.
Philip stull and wife spent Saturday
and Sunday with their sou, Sherman
Stull at zuck.
c. D. Mitchell expects TO build an
addition TO his store.
Oregon Fike made business trip to
Pittsburg Monday.
Miss Chloe Lepley visited Columbus
relatives last week.
Mr. Chas. Miller was teaming near
Walhonding last week.
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LEGAL NOTICE

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF KNOX
COUNTY, OHIO:
cord receipts, etc:
Ell Horn, having filed in this court his
application and receipt for legacy paid by
him under Item of the last will and
testament Of Martin Horn, deceased, for
entry on the journal and recording on tho
margin of the will record OF the will of
Martin Horn. In this court, TO effect re-
OF said legacy; therefore, said matter Will
be for nearing sefore this court on Tues
day, June 8, 1911, at Q o'clock. a. m.
PATRICK A. BERRY,
5-12,19,2es 'ouse'
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LEGAL NOTICE

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF KNOX
COUNTY, OHIO:
Notice of Hearing Of application to re-
cord receipts, etc:
Wilson s. Horn, having filed in this
court his application and receipt for legs.-
cy paid by him under Item of the last
will and testament OF Martin Horn. de-
ceased, for entry on the journal and re-
cording on the margin OF the VIII record
to effect release of real estate from en-
cumbrance of said legacy; therefore, said
matter will be for hearing before this
court on Tuesday, June 6, 1911, at o'clock
a. m.
PATRICK A. BERRY,
Probate Judge.
5-12,1926S
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Inconsistent Action

Most of the Republican members of
the House of Representatives who
voted against reciprocity sought to de-
fend their votes by declaring the
measure was against the best inter-
ests of the farmers, and that as they
prided themselves upon being friends
OF the farmers at every turn in the
road, they Gould not bring themselves
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-05-19

William Stall and Earl White say
that they are the most experienced
mule drivers since the days OF ABE"
Lincoln. Guess their recent expert.
ence confirmed their own opinion in
this respect.
Fred Hunter seems to have some
very interesting attraction in the vi
vinity of Danville, for he makes many
trips in that direction.
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SOIL MOISTURE
And What An Expert Has To Say
About II

If every farmer were compelled to
haul and pour over each acre of his
farm over 200 barrels of water per
day, he would gain some conception
of the amount of moisture evaporated
from an exposed, uncultivated soil,
at this season OF the year. This evap-
Grafton varies according to the kind
and condition of the soil, weather, To-
cation, ETC., but under average con-
ditions the sun and wind are rapidly
drawing from the soil that will mois-
ture be needed later in the season for
crop growth. 1t is just like drawing
dollars from the farmers pockets.
Now is the time to prevent this loss.
Soil moisture is valuable. Past rec
ords show that an inch of rainfall in
July means $5,OO0,0OO worth of corn
to the state of Ohio While farmers
cannot make an inch of rain fall in
July, they can carry an inch of soil
moisture over from May until July,
and that means the same thing.
An inch of rainfall means 113 tons
of water per acre If this is allowed to
escape at the rate of 200 barrels per
day, it will require only four days to
lose the entire inch. Every farmer
who fails to prevent this evaporation
is losing his share of that $5,000,000.
Are you one of the losers?
How can this evaporation be pre-
vented? BY cultivating the soil. Keep
the surface of the soil in fine, loose
condition Follow the plow with the
harrow. Harrow the cornfield before
teh corn is up; after it is up, cult
vate often enough to keep good soil
mulch. Don't be stingy with the use
of the cultivator.
The amount of moisture in the soil
this spring is below normal. Moisture
is essential to maximum crop produc'
ton.
Conserve your soil moisture. DO 1T
NOW.
A. B. GRAHAM,
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VITAL WASHINGTON NEWS
TAvENNER "wRITER AND THINKER" GIVES Us THE
FACTS AS THEY REALLY EXIST

Washington, May 16--ln six years
the Democratic House of Representa-
tives has passed more progressive and
antitrust legislation than the Repub-
licans passed in fourteen years adj
ministration of that branch of Con-
gress.
The achievement up-to-date includes
the passage of bill providing for the
publicity of campaign contributions be
fore instead of after elections; the
election of United States senators by
direct vote of the people; reciprocity
with Canada and the farmers free list
bill, with other similar legislation to
follow promptly.
Agitation for much OF this legisla-
tion has been going on for years. The
Republicans heard the demand of the
people for relief, but could not enact
such legislation as has been passed
by the Democratic House because they
had for years been receiving enorm-
Gus campaign contributions from the
tariff trusts and other interests which
are opposed to progressive legislation
of the character passed by the Demo.
Gratis.
The Republicans have not only
been obliged not to interfere with the
monopolies and profits of the tariff
trusts, but because of having accepted
campaign funds from the great corpor-
ations they have been practically COM
PEELED to extend to them immunity
from investigation as we'll as prosecu
ton.
More than score of resolutions
providing for the investigation of the
steel trust, the sugar trust and the
other big industrial combines were in
troduced in every session of Congress
while the Republicans were in power.
These resolutions, ono and all, were
referred to committees that had been
especially packed by Speaker Cannon
with men friendly to special privilege,
with the result that all such resolu-
tions died in committee.
Now it is different. For the first
time since the trust question has been
acute, the House of Representatives
has an antitrust majority.
The result is that the big commit
tees are manned by men who are free
to go ahead and investigate, and ii
the evidence warrants, to take the
proper steps toward bringing about
the prosecution of illegal combinations
in existence in restraint of trade.
For the first time in good many
years the Capitol of the United States
will soon be the scene of honest in
vestigations of the industrial trusts of
the country.
Heretofore it has been impossible
for the government to control the
trusts because the trusts controlled
the government. Now it is to be de-
termined whether the government of
the people or special privilege shall
occupy the saddle.
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A. B. GRAHAM,
Supt. Agricultural Extension.

John d. Rockefeller would go broke
If he should spend his entire income
trying to prepare better medicine
than Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera
and Diarrhoea Remedy for diarrhoea,
dysentery or bowel complaints. 1t is
simply impossible, and so says every
one that has used it. Sold by all deal
ers
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Q vote lor the recIprocIty bIlI.

TO vote for the reciprocity bill.
Then came the farmers free list
bill, which untaxed agricultural i'm.
plements and nearly everything the
farmer uses. Here was golden op.
portunity for the friends of the farm.
ersl
But, 10 and behold, when it came
time to vote, 109 Republicans who had
been so loud in proclaiming their af-
fection for the farmers, voted against
the farmers free list bill.
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ROAD NOTICE

Notice Is hereby given that a petition
will be presented to the Commissioners OF
Knox county, at their next session June
g., A. D., 191i, praying for the vacating
of a road ON the following line, to-wlt:
Beginning at the intersection OF the Ber-
lin and Pike township line and the road
running East through the lands of Ivan
+. Gilmore, and running North one hun
dred and fifteen rods along the Berlin and
Pike township line to the lands OF
ODaniels; thence West one hundred and
three rods along the line between the
lands Of O'Daniel and o. l.. Mccoy TO the
Northwest corner of the o. L. Mccoy
farm.
o. L. MCCOY,
Principal Petitioner.
5-5,1219.26S
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Signs of the Times


A remarkable vote for the United
States senate was recorded when the
resolution to bring about the direct
election senators was made the un-
finished business and thereby given
precedence over all other measures.
Sixty-five senators voted on the side
of the general proposition to five
against. Every Democrat and every
progressive Republican present voted
In the affirmative. This does not
mean that the fight over direct cleo
tions has been won outright. But 1t
does mean that the great majority of
the Tory senators have learned that
they cannot persistently resist pub
lie sentiment and hope to retain their
seats. No one believes that the great
majority Of Tory senators who voted
with the progressives wanted to vote
as they did. They were prompted
solely by realization that the public
demands change in the method of
electing senators, and that further de-
fiance of the public would but hasten
effective public resentment
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What Free List Bill Is

Upon close investigation the farm.
ers' free list" bill becomes mighty
interesting measure. 1t INTAKES many
articles the farmers use, but it means
about as much to all other consumers
1t puts 100 articles of common use on
the free list and it is estimated that
it will save the public some $300,0OO,-
600. The measure won't hit the rev.
enues hard, either. The tariff is near
ly prohibitive on the 100 articles con.
cerned, so that the custom gets only
81, SOC, 900 from this source.
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Never hesitate about giving Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy to children.
1t contains no opium or other narcot-
les and can be given with implicit con-
fidence. AS quick cure for coughs
and colds to which children are sus-
ceptible, it is unsurpassed. Sold by
all dealers.
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ROAD NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that a petition
Knox county, AZ their % neyt ne1s session T,,ne 0a
5, A. D., 1911, praying for the opening
of road ON the following line, to-wit:
Beginning at the Berlin and Pike town
ship line road and running West fifty-one
rods along the line between the lands Of
John l.. Gilmore and o. L. Mccoy to a
chestnut tree; thence from said chestnut
the lands of o. L. Mccoy to the line be-
tween the lands of o. L. McLoy and the
Love farm; thence North one hundred
rods along the line between the lands of
Ankenytown road
o. L. 4dcCOY.
Principal Petitioner.
5-5, II, ,19, ,26S
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between the hours OF D. m. and p. m
of said day, the following described lands
and tenements, to-wit:
Subject to the dover of Elizabeth Hartz:
Situate in the county of Knox and State
of Ohio, being in the second quarter of
the seventh township of range eleven, u.
S. M. lands, commencing for boundary at
the Northwest corner of said quarter
township; thence South IS degrees, East
1920 perches; thence South 1-2 degrees
West 112.04 perches; thence North So de-
grees 142.S0 perches; thence North 1-2 de-
grees, east 112l perches to the place OF
beginning containing one hundred acres.
Appraised at $l.50O.00 subject to the
dover of Elizabeth Hartz.
Terms of Sale-One-third in hand, one
third in one year and one-third in two
years from date of sale, with interest De-
ferred payments to be secured by mort
gage upon the premises sold, or the pur-
chaser may elect to- pay all cash;
P. ]. PARKER
Sheriff Knox County, Ohio.
A. J. Workman. attorney for plaintiff.
4-2S;5-5, IL. Is. .26S
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Monday, June 10, 1911

Nouheyf OhiV, uhAi 1'O v CLOCK, D. M.
Monday, June I0, 1911
for all labor and materials necessary to
build and construct complete both the
super-structure and sub structure (bids to
be submitted separately of the Bartlett
Bridge, Morris township.
The plans. estimates, quantities and
specifications for doing this work as per
county plans, are on file In the office
of said county auditor for the inspection
of all persons interested in the same,
during business hours of each day or the
week, except Sunday.
Other plans are also invited and pro-
posais on sEch other plans shall pe ac-
companled with sufficient plans and spec
idcations, showing and setting forth the
number OF spans, the length Of each, and
nature, quantity and size OF the materials
to be used in the erection of such bridge.
the strength of the structure when COM
pleted, and also whether there Is any
patent right on the proposed plan or on
thereof.
All proposals must be addressed to tho
Board of County Commissioners of Knox
County, Ohio, and indorsed with per-
tinent description of the work bid on
on the envelope
companied by certified check, cash
Cr bond in the sum of - per cent of the
bid. This is to show. good faith on
and the same shall become the absolute
property of the County of Knox State OF
Ohio, in lieu of all damages should the
successful bidder or bidders refuse or
neglect to enter into a written contract
with the said Board of County ComInis-
sioners for the furnishing Of said MAJ
terials and for doing the seid work with
in five days after the award OF the same
and give good and sufficient bond for
the faithful performance of his or their
contract or contracts as required by law.
II a certified check Is rendered, 1t must
be drawn without conditions and be made
payable to the County Auditor, Knox
County, Ohio. II cash is rendered, IL
must be United States legal tender. and
il bond is rendered 1t must be signed by
at least two sureties both freeholders in
Knox County, Ohio.
No proposal will be considered unless
1t complies with all these rules and reg
ulations. All bidders are warned to care
fully read the same and comply with
them.
The Board Of County Commissioners
reserve the right to reject any and ali
bids.
IRWIN YOUNG.
County Auditor.
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RE M EN- BER

That DR.. Woke Invites searching Investigation o.
his work and methods of treatment. And that h,
charges absolutely nothlng for consultation ant
examination Your case will receive his best at
tention. Everything confidential.
HIS charges are so fair and reasonable that th'
apply for treatment.
Write for Free Booklet, "Practlcal Suggestioni
on How to Keep Well"
ApoREss AL COMMUNICATIONS TO u
L. r. WOKE, M. D.
27e WEST SIXTH AVE. COLUMBUS. OHir
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Contract Awsr ded-

The county commissioners at their
meeting on Monday afternoon receiv.
ed and opened bids for the erection
Of cottage at the Knox county in
firmary, the building to be the home
for the person or persons who are em.
ployed to care for the tubercular pa
tients at the infirmary. There were
three bids received as follows:
Walter Earlywine, $3.50.
w. S. Smith, $1,198.
Charles Walter, s1,O4S.
The contract was awarded to Mr.
Earlywine.
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WHY CONSULT DR.. voKE7

te has made regular visits TO this community fol
nearly fifteen years and has established perms
nent practice and reputation.
His practice Is limited to Chronic Diseases, ane
he has spent practically all his life In the study aud
treatment Of them.
His Specialty:--To devise and furnish at Low
cost successful courses Of home treatment for those
who have time money TO spend at expensive
hospitals and sanitarlums.
He Is In the primo Of life (forty-three) and a
his very best for good work.
HIS practice consists mainly of rare and diff
cnls having failed to satisfaction else
where.
At least three-fourths Of his patients
to him by former patrons.
" he thinks he cannot benefit you he will say so
DIR. voke's best references are his many friend.
and PATIENTS the result Of fifteen years practice 10
this mmuuity
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NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

Sealed proposals will be received at the
office of the Clerk of the Board of Edu-
cation of the NIillwood Special School
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Saturday, June 10, 10ii

az 200 O'Clock. y. m. the property be-
longing TO said company. to-wit.
United states Government Letters Pat
ent No. sei026, for glass producing sys-
tenn.
United states Government Letters pat
ent No. s7OeSs. for glass drawing appar-
appraised at SgO.O0
Terms Of sale. cash In hand.
r. o. LEVERTNG,
Receiver Of The Manbourg Glass Sheet
Machine Company.
5-5 IL 49, % .G-2S
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Marriage LICENSE

Clyde w. Sherbondy, foreman Ak
ron Water Works, Akron, o., and Ell
ma e. Fish, Mt. Vernon. Rev. e. R
Willard of Akron.
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Deed Filed
Ella Butcher to L. G. Edman ct al
1874 arces IN Miller, $4,220.
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sHERIFF's SALE

Mary z. Brumbaugh
VS..
Chas. A. Hartz and
Elizabeth HartZ
Knox Common Pleas.
BY virtue of an order OF sale issued out
Of the Court of Common Pleas of Knox
County, Ohio, and to me directed, I will
offer for sale at the door OF the Court
House, In Mount Vernon, Knox County,
on
Saturday, the 3rd Day of
June. 1911,
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Suit For Divorce

Suit For Divorce
Maud Magill has commenced suit
for divorce IN the court of common
pleas of Knox county against Henry
s. Magill. The plaintiff states they
were married September 81 1889, and
that two sons, Claud and Guy were
born to them. The plaintiff charges
the defendant with neglect and states
that he squandered his money for in.
toxicating liquor and makes the allie
CATION that he kept company with bad
men and women. 1t is alleged that in
February 1908, the defendant aband
oned the plaintiff and since then she
has been compelled to make her own
living. She asks for divorce, ali.
mony and tho custody of the children
Lewis B. Houck for the plaintiff
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ONE TREATMENT FoR WOMEN

The remarkable success Of DIR. voke's Home
Treatment for Women Is attestcd to by hundreds oi
satisfied patients. II saves many suffering vomer
from dangerous operations. Astonishing Results
lly. Women suffering from any disease or weak
peculiar to their invited TO call or write
NAEM DR.. Yoke wants a private, hsart-to-
w EtN hearttalk or correspondence with every
man who is weak, nervous, broken down, discour.
aged, suffering from any disease caused by ignor
ance, excesses, contagion Incompetent OF
neglect. Success or failure In life depends on your
matter OF such vital importance. Do something
now. Write today II you cannot call. Everything
confidential. Consultation and advice free. a
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Maud MagiIl Sues Henry
MagjlI For A Divorce
Commissioners Award Con.
traCtaFOf A Cottage
Other Items Of Interest From
Temple Of Justice

Alfred Wolfe, indicted by the grand
jury of the May term of common pleas
court on two counts-for administer.
ing poison to Charles E. Metcalf with
view of injuring him and second for
manslaughter, gave bond at O'Clock
Monday evening and was released
from the county Jail to await his trial
which will occur sometime the week
of June 5.
Wolfe's bond was fixed at $4,000 fast
week by Judge Wickham. The bond
was signed Monday evening by j. r
Wolfe and w. l.. Wolfe. brothers OF
the defendant, Frank Baker, a brother
in-law, and Didema Pipes.
Wolfe was released from jail i'm
mediately after the bond was signed
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NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

Sealed proposals will be received at the
county auditors office. Mt. Vernon. Knox
County, Ohio, until leo O'Clock D. M,