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The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-08-09

Ssa Giit, n. j.. Aug. 7.-Governor
Wilson spent a busy day, holding nu.
mer0us conferences, and announced
ne appointment of Rolla Wells, for
nsr mayor Of st. Louis, as treasurer
ef the national committee, and
Charles II. Crane Of Chicago as vice
chairman OF the finance committee.
The governor closed the day by
going over to Spring Lake and greet.
lag his running mate, Governor Mar.
shall Of Indiana.
They needed no introduction. and
when the slender governor OF Indiana
caught sight of the equally slender
but taller presidential nominee come
vtriding through the lobby of the
New Monmouth with Miss Margaret
Wilson and James Woodrow. the re.
oeption took place right there. They
shook hands again and again. said
things and smiled. laughed little.
talked some more and moved away
for \ good heart.to-heart talk. which
both declared t0 be without any po.
litieal Significance.
II cant speak for the country as
certainly M can speak for Indiana
n the matter OF big issues" said the
governor. "but ! can tell you that tho
tara is the one big thing In my
sstats. When the Democrats made
that the issue In the Tilden campaign
they carried II, az they did when
they made II all-important for Grover
Cleveland. They are going TO repeat
this year"
Vanks His Mustaeh.
Roosevelt and the third.ternaIs'"
The Indiana governor gave his mus.
sach . derisive ysnk. "They think
that some Of the progressive Demo.
'crsts will 20 to the Bull Moosers.
he defections will be negligible"
'Of course II will he the tariff and
ell ths evils that grow out Of IT," re-
.psoeed the man who In running for
tAs vice presidency.
TAe people want a revision OF the
'~Ast9 this year. They do not want
NacA = sudden cut as will wreck bust.
osoa. but they want TO live cheaper,
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-08-09
INSPECTION
Of The Pennsylvania Ry.
Made On Tuesday

A party Of officials of the Pennsyl,
vania railroad were in Mt. Vernon
short time Tuesday afternoon in
specting the property of the company.
Mr.. Charles r. Ruch, formerly of the
Mt. Vernon. was a member of the
party, having recently been appointed
one OF committee to inspect the
property Of the company, The trip
was made in a private car.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-08-09
The Trials OF A Traveller

81 am travelling salesman" writes
r. +. Young, f. Berkshire, VT, "and
was often troubled with constipation
and indigestion till began to use DR..
Kings New Life Pills. which | have
found an excellent remedy" For all
stomach, liver or kidney troubles they
are unequaled. Only 25 cents at G. r.
Baker & Co.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-08-09
Are Ever At War

There are two things everlastingly
at war, Joy and piles. But Bucklen's
Arnica Salve will Danish piles in any
form. It soon subdues the itching.
irritation. Inflammation or swelling.
It gives comfort, invites Joy. Great
est healer of burns. b0ils, ulcers. cuts
bruises. eczema, scalds, pimples, skin
eruption. Only 25 cts. at G. II. Baker
e Co.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-08-09
OHIO TO
Have TICKET

Chicago. Aug. THE Ohio delega.
ton In Its caucus decided that tho
question OF a complete state ticket
was up to the Progressives back
home" II was decided that a state
convention should be called as soon
~ possible and the matter decided
then.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-08-09
REPUBLICAN CONVENTION
Scene Of RIOT

Indianapolis. Aug. z. = Bad blood.
which has been astir at the state
Aspublican convention. broke out In
. riot growing out Of the summary
Sefeat by Former Governor Winfield
=. Durbin Of Samuel l.. Shank. mayor
- Indianapolis. who was conceded to
Aove the best chance for the guberna.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-08-09
READY TO FIGHT

Mimic War.
Washington, Aug, THAT the gov
ernments OF Haiti and Santo Domingo
will soon be ut each others throats
seemed likely from dispatches re-.
ceived at the state department. An
increased movement Of troops to the
Haitien. Dominican border by Haiti IL
expected to precipitats the clash. All
efforts by American diplomats to
bring about an adjustment Of the sit.
uati0n have failed thus far.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-08-09

Mr.. Earl O'Brien went to Colum.
bus this afternoon on business.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-08-09

torial nomination. Twenty-Five police.
guards at the hail. rushed into the
fray. parted the fighters and arrested
pne negro. The convention was then
hastily adjourned. There were bruised
faces and bleeding noses, but no seri-
Sus injuries.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-08-09

Mr., Grant Smith made business
"trip TO Columbus Wednesday morn
Ing.
The Washington times., 1912-05-03
Clark Men Take
Opportunity to Boom
Their Candidate

SALISBURY, Md, May 3.-The WI
comico Democrats did not attempt to
steal any of the Roosevelt thunder to-
day. but 1t did arrange to get some Of
the crowd. The Democrats took advan-
tage of the fact that horde of people
would be In the city to hear the strenu-
Gus former President, and arranged a
meeting In the interests OF Champ Clark
for this afternoon after Roosevelt left
the city. Flaming posters told OF the
speech to be made by Joseph ]. Russell,
of Missouri, and the Clark men
doomed their meeting even while the
Salisburians and their neigfbors were
crowding around Colonel Roosevelt.
That Roosevelt's visit to Salisbury
not only made votes for him In the com
ing primary, but did an immense
amount of good to the community, was
the statement of Robert D. Grier today.
after the Roosevelt car left the city.
Roosevelt came down here and talked
to plain people, and as man to man."
he said. He nailed the lies which
have been spread over the Eastern
Shore. He talked to the people from the
shoulder, and his visit here is one
which has done so much good in the
community that II cannot be est-
mated. It will have its effect for many
days to come"
The Washington times., 1912-05-03
Friend of the Plains
Visits the Colonel
While at Breakfast

SALISBURY, Nd, May 3-As Colonel
Roosevelts car was on the siding at
the station this morning, and the COL
onel was eating his breakfast some
body brought in the card Of Western
Starr. AS soon as the colonel looked
at 1t, his face broke into a smile. Bring
that man in," he exclaimed, Il want to
see him again" Mr.. Starr was brought
in. He is a tall, straight man with a
high forehead and a clear eye, and he
carried in his hand sombrero that
could only have originated on the
plains. 1t was an enthusiastic greet
ing.
well, judge" said Roosevelt, how
are you after all these years? Do you
remember the time l brought the cattle
thieves before your
Then Mr.. Roosevelt told the follow
ing story, showing a remarkable fac
ulty for remembering names: Il was
a deputy sheriff in the bad lands In
those days, and there were three cattle
thieves that had been giving us a 1ot
of trouble. / hired two bronco mares,
and went after them, and rounded them
up about sixty miles from Dickinson
where the Judge here was magistrate
Their names were Calamity Joe (Billy
the Kid, afterward killed him, ! be.
them in my wagon, and started 10
walk the sixty miles to Dickinson.
was young and hardy, and that didn't
seem far them"
stopped at night, didn't you?" said
Judge Starr.
Yes, did. and l made those three
fellows sleep in an upper bunk, where
they couldn't get down and jump me In
The Washington times., 1912-05-03

wizened men and women. want to see
us discontented until we stop that kind
OF business. .. .'
Not Like Anarchy.
Now, my friends, you have heard
me- called an anarchist. Does that
sound IKE anarchy2. mo, no.) II sounds
to me like plain, decent, common sense
IF those multi millionaires who are
against us had real wisdom, they would
realize that we are fighting the battle
OF their children, and their childrens
children. ! want our people to think Of
the next generation, and those multi
and fair play. / am doing the best
thing. possible for the children and
grandchildren.
my progressive creed. summed in a
sentence, would read like this This
country will not permanently be good
place for anyone to live In unless we
make It a good place for everyone to
live in"
Stood As One Man.
The .throng stood as man until
Colonel Roosevelt finished. Packed in a
solid mass OF humanity, men from all
the Eastern Shore counties heard the
doctrines laid down by the former Presi-
dent, and showed their appreciation of
his thought in tho manner in which
they applauded every inference of par
ticular strength.
1t was nearly 1890 o. clock when he
closed his speech. and the crowd stood
there on the grounds until he made his
way through the lines with his escort
and hurried back to his waiting car.
With a rush that swept many from
their feet the crowd followed the speed
ing automobiles down Division street
to Church. and on out to the station.
Owners of automobiles turned their
machines behind those of the escort,
and half of Salisbury and hundreds OF
her visitors followed the candidate to
the car and gave him a send-off that
made one think that the Eastern Shore
respects the former President, and that
he will have gained votes by his visit
here.
we'll to the former President as his
The Washington times., 1912-05-03

train swung northward and Salisbury
speeded its guests as one OF a popular.
rather than an unpopular. party In its
midst. .
Roosevelt Spirit Prevails.
Then came the comment. As the train
sped from the station ne!ghbors turned
to one another and commented upon
the thoughts expressed by the strenu-
GUS candidate. But the Roosevelt spirit
filled the town. ana the deps rture OF
the candidate did not mean the break
inr m Jf the crowd. 1t was Roosevelt
ppon every ones lips. and the. depart
ing train and candidate left in It's wake
a surging mass 0f humanity that had
come to Salisbury TO se the candldate
downtown section of the city made the
Onlooker think Of "circus day. The
crowds on the streets refused to dis.
with the campaign spirit. forgot that
they we're at the end of their day $
labors and kept no the naturalization
Of sound on the court house plaza. That
Roosevelt sentiment devcloped to q
marked degree was the consensus OF
oponi9n after the coloners train disap-
and Robert D. Grier, the members of
the Roosevelt campaign committee
for the county, were enthusiastic in
their talk of votes made in Wicomico
county. Only, those who were close
to the Taft leaders refused to say
that the strenuous candidate had
swept aside some of the arguments
used against his candidacy here.
Colonel Roosevelts visit not
only made votes on the Eastern Shore
but showed the strength of the man.
Made Many Converts.
That Colonel Roosevelt's speech
struck a popular chord with many
Democrats who heard him was evil
dent by the comment from every
quarter. His attitude on corruption
claimed many Democrats, who seem
ed not only surprised but gratified
at the stand of Colonel Roosevelt
| relative to what kind Of government
| is needed in the United States. That
a fight is on among Democrats who
The Washington times., 1912-05-03
HEADACHY, -CONST|PATED, BILIOUS,
TAKE DELICIOUS :zSYRUP OF F|GS''
Removes the from the tongue, sweetens a sour,
gassy bilious stomach; cleanses your liver and 80
feet of bowels without grippe nausea.

way-they have bowel washday.
That Is all wrong. If you will take a
tonight. you will never realize you
have taken anything until morning,
when all the poisonous matter, sour
bile and clogged-up waste will be
moved on and out of your system.
thoroughly but gently-no gripping
no nausea-no weakness Taking Syrup
of Figs is a real pleasure. Don't think
you are drugging yourself; 1t Is COM
and aromatics, and constant use can
not cause injury.
Ask your druggist for Syrup of Figs
and Elixir of Senna." and look for the
name. California Fig Syrup Company,
on the label. This is the genuine-old
reliable. Any other Fig Syrup offered
as good should be refused with con-
tempt. Don't be imposed upon.
The Washington times., 1912-05-03

II headachy. bilious. dizzy, tongue
coated stomach sour and full of gas,
you belch undigested food and feel
sick and miserable, it means that your
liver is choked with sour bile and your
thirty feet of bowels are clogged with
effete waste matter not properly car
ried off. Constipation is worse than
most folks believe. 1t means that this
waste matter in the thirty feet Of
bowels decays into poisons, gases and
acids and that these poisons are then
sucked into the blood through the very
ducts which should suck only nour-
ishment to sustain the body.
Most people dread physic. They
think of castor oil, salts and cathartic
pills. They shrink from the after
effects-so they postpone the dose
until they get sick: then they do this
liver and bowel cleansing In a heroic
The Washington times., 1912-05-03
Roosevelt Opens Two Days Tour Maryland Meeting With Reception

a hurry, and l sat up all night in a
chair and watched them. The next day
! made Dickinson and turned them over
to the Judge here"
That's what you did" said the
Judge, who had followed every word
He told the former President that he
a farm In Wicomico. Trying to teach
these people here to be progressive" he
finished. His son Jim was outside,
and the colonel had the boy brought In
30 that he could shake hands with him.
The Washington times., 1912-05-03
From the
NATIONAL
Roosevelt Committee,
Washington, D. G.


Popular One-DOllar Subscription Fund
To deray the and legitimate expense of securing
the nomination of THEODORE ROOSEVELT
for PRESIDENT the REPUBLICAN TICKET the
CHICAGO CONVENTION
The present movement to procure Theodore RooSevelt
nomination at Chicago obviously voices the desire of the
voters themselves to inform and control the political organ
izaton which assumes to represent them.
1t is the wish of the National Roosevelt Committee that
the general public take the opportunity to support this
men by small popular subscriptions to the fund we'll by
the expression of their individual preference at the primaries
and polls and in such other ways opportunity may Offer
1t is of like Importance that the aborng and the
of have the opportunity to contribute in this way
place Theodore Roosevelt where the rank and file of the
people may look to him to their interests he has
been careful to do in the past of his leadership just
as he has proved wise and arghted of the
best interests of invested capital
He is essentially of the people and understands
their reasonable needs has other leader of modern
times. 1t is, therefore, appropriate that the people,
WHOLE should be the of funds deay the
sary expense of publicity attendant campaign for his
nomination.
Munsey {.
Theodore
their preference for Theodore Roosevelt
j. H. Gregory, Jr Treasurer
The Washington times., 1912-05-03

are respectively supporting Champ
Clark and woodrow Wilson In the
primaries stood ouf even during the
demonstration for Colonel Roosevelt.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-05
BEACH IS INDICTED FOR
ATTEMPT TO KILL WIFE

Aiken, ;. C., June J.-Fre derrick ..
CBeauty'D Beach, clubman and
member of the exclusive winter colony
here. was indicted by the grand jury
Tuesday on the charge of assault and
battery with intent to kill. II is al
legged that Beach, on the night Of
February 26, 1912, assaulted his
wife. Mrs. Camilla Beach, cutting
her throat.
Mystery surrounded the assault
on Mrs. Beach until April s. when a
warrant for Beach's arrest was issued,
based on evidence gathered by a de
tective who hid himself in the Beach
home. Among the exhibits in the
case supplied by him was a blood
stained diamond-studded knife said
to have been the property of Beach,
found near the scene of the assault.
Gossip over the assault led c. Oliver
Iselin TO express the wish 10 lynch
some of the gossipers. Beach had
gone to Europe, but returned TO face
the charges.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-05
GERMAN NAVAL MEN ARE
WASHINGTON VISITORS

Washington, June 5.-The admiral
OF the German visiting squadron, to-
gether with a number of officers. in
Guiding Prince Christian, arrived in
Washington today 10 pay respects TO
President Taft. Other calls on high
officials OF the government will be
made. Tonight they will attend a
dinner al the White house given by
the president, who will address the
visitors in behalf Of the United States.
The German admiral will reply.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-05
London Board Gets Furth-
or Admissions From
Titanic Owner.
LEFTHUNDREDS BEHIND
Not Thinking of Fate of Others
When He Piled Into Vessel
to Save Own Life.

London, June 81. Bruce Ismay re-
sumed his testimony in the Titanic in
quiry today. For the most part his re-
plies were: Il don't know" or that's
outside my province
You know you had not boats enough
on the Titanic to accommodate all the
passengers and the crew." asked Sir
Isaac Rufus
Il did" Ismay replied.
IF all the boats had left the ship,
there would still be persons aboard?'
pressed the attorney general
Yes"
No THOUGHT OF OTHERS.
when the last boat left the Titanic
you must have known that number of
passengers were left or board?"
Il did"
Where were the passengers when
your boat left?"
Il can only assume they had gone to
the after part of the ship. | was really
not thinking about that
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-05
ROSTRON HUGS HIS WAY
THROUGH GIRLS THRONG

New York, June 5.-Just before the
Carpathia sailed Tuesday for Naples,
a coal black kitten, three months old,
was presented TO Captain Rostron,
the Titanic rescue hero, by two young
actresses from the Winter Garden.
Captain Rostron, who was the hero
Of a great throng of girls at the pier.
told the young women he appreciated
the compliment and the token of good
luck which they had brought him and
that he would take good care of the
kitten until 1t grew up. He then
kissed the two girls and was about
10 pass up the gangway when he was
surrounded by all the other girls on
the dock and was compelled TO kiss
them. too, before he could make his
escape.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-05
ENGLISH DERBY WON BY
TAGALIE: FAVORlTE 7TH

Epson Downs, Eng, June 5.-W.
Raphaels Tagalie, a little favored
horse, won the derby today.
Newmann's Jaeger was second and
August Belmont's Tracery was third.
Sweeper IL, the fayorite, owned
by II. B. Duryea, an American, fin
ished seventh among 20 starters.
Time, 2:3S As.
The crowd at the historic Downs
was quite up to the usual for a derby,
despite threatening weather. The
king and queen and the royal party
received a tumultous reception. The
stands were crowded with society
folk and the heath thronged with tens
Of thousands.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-05

ly opposite "certainties."
The Taft leader in a formal state
ment said: Taft will be the nom
inee with approximately 600 on the
first ballot" He added that the per-
sonal presence of Roosevelt in the
convention would only make the
outcome more certain against him.
CAMPAIGN OF BLUFFS.
The campaign of bluff, bulldozing
and buster which Roosevelt has con-
Quoted for the nomination is draw
ing to a close. The republican party
will pass final judgment on the third
term candidacy of Roosevelt. No
terrorism or intimidation can change
the result. No compromise is pos
sible, because the fight already has
been won by Taft. The principles
for which Taft stands, preservation
of constitutional government, en-
fOrcement of laws and progressive
evolution as opposed to revolution,
will be written into the next republi-
can platform"
TAFT IMPOSSIBLE: DIXON.
Dixon was equally positive in his
statement. He declared: The nom
inatiOn of Taft is physically and nu-
manly impossible with the delegates
elected" Dixon insisted Roosevelt
men will absolutely control the
convention without taking contested
delegates into consideration" Con-
dnuing his statement says:
BOLT CALLED JUNK
Believing in the fairness of the
national committee, we have no fear
Of resting our caIG in the matter of
contested delegates to their deci-
sion" Dixon declared he believed
every Roosevelt delegate would sup
Fort whatever man had the approval
of Roosevelt for temporary chairman.
Talk of a bolt by the Roosevelt
forces he designated as Junk"
OPEN TO PRESS.
At conference Of members of the
national committee tentative
agreement vas reached that sessions
Of the committee regarding contests
should be opened to the extent of al
lowing representatives of the press
associations recognized at Washingtou
10 be present
II was also tentatively agreed that
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-05
FINED FOR CONTEMPT.
DISBARRED LAWYER TO
CARRY HIS CASE HIGHER

Springfield. H., June 5.-For the
first time In its history an appeal
from disbarment proceedings in the
Illinois supreme court is 10 be prose-
cuted 20 the United States supreme
court. Claudius Peters. a Chicago
lawyer, who was disbarred at the
February term of court. announced
intention Of taking up his case on
the theory that the Illinois court vio-
lated the United States constitution in
disbarring him. The Chicago Bar
association was responsible for the
disbarment Of Peters. It accused him
Of failing 20 account for trust funds
belonging 10 certain Of his clients.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-05
ILLINOIS HOUSE
REFUSESREPAIRS

Springfield, H.. June 5.-In the
closing hours Of the two special ses-
SONS OF the 47th assembly. the house
rejected appropriations for repairs for
the state fair grounds and remodeling
OF the senate chamber and hall Of
Representatives. The democratic
members fought the measures and
we're easily successful by reason OF
the bills requiring a two-thirds vote.
A bill appropriating $4,000 for the
agricultural experiment station at the
university for the grain department
for factory inspection and the insur-
ance department, passed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-05

Caimanera, from which point they pro
ceeded by train to Guantanamo City.
II was announced their purpose is to
guard American property, and not for
Intervention.
IN CAMP FOR WEEK.
Washington, June 5.-The marines
referred TO in the Caimenara report
are SAID here to be a portion of those
states naval station at Guantanamo
since the arrival of the cruiser Prairie
a week ago.
In response to repeated calls for
protection from planters, mostly Amer
leans, between 400 and 500 marines
have now been sent to the city of
Guantanamo, about Is miles inland.
HAVE NOT HAD TRUTH.
NJ. H. Lewis, manager of the Guam
tanamO & Western Railway company,
an American corporation, came here
today and appealed TO Major General
Wood for protection of that property.
By his account, only small part of
the truth as to the actual extent Of
depredations committed by insurgents
has reached the public, for the reason
that the few Americans and Spaniards
in Oriente are fearful OF incurring i'll
will and exciting the wrath OF the ne
gro commanders by making COM
plants.
Marines which left Caimanera this
morning will be divided into squads
and assigned to plantations exposed
10 danger.
SEND FOUR BATTIESHIPS.
After conference between Presi-
dent Taft and Secretary Knox il was
announced the government immed-
lately would dispatch four American
bat;leships TO Cuban waters for pre-
cautionary measures and not with any
intent TO intervene at this time
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-05
CHICAGO FIREMAN
KILLED IN DREAM

Chicago, June 5.-While asleep and
yet attempting to slide down a brass
pole in a fire engine house, Lieutenant
Joseph T. Balak fell from the second
floor and was killed There was no
actual alarm of fire, but circum-
stances indicated the lieutenant,
lieved he was responding TO a call Of
duty.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-05
SUIT STARTED AGAINST
STEAMSHIP COMBINE

New York, June 5.-The federal
government has started a civil anti
trust suit against steamship interests
alleged TO have monopolized the
transportation of passengers and
freight between the United States
and Brazil.