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The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-02-19
SCENE WHICH WILL LONG
BE REMEMBERED

Frank and Ewald ShiblawSki,,
Thomas Schultz and Philip Som
merling, who were hanged Friday
in the county Jail for the murder
of Fred Guelzow, were buried this
morning in St. Adelbert's Gene
terry. The four murderers were
inferred side by side.
. At the same time the funeral
services were being held for the
four dead men in the basement of
St. Stanialaus Church, Noble and
Blackhawk streets, a wedding
ceremony was being celebrated
upstairs. The wedding fnery
and happiness of the participants
was in grim contrast to the sor-
row and tears of the mourners on
the floor below.
- Thousands of men, women and
children, morbidly curious, block
ed the streets leading to the
church, and fought for chance
to- view the bodies of the dead
men. Over a score of police were
necessary to preserve order, and
several times they drew their
clubs and quelled disturbances.
Fights were of frequent occur
ence.
The parents of the two Shi-
blawski boys were not present,
but the grief of Julia Kline, who
was to have married Ewald the
day he was arrested was pitiful.
The girl, barely Is years old,
tainted as she looked for the last
time on the face of her lover. The
body of Schultz, the youngest of
the quartet, was carried to the
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-02-19

Long before the hour for the
services, mob had surged into
the upper floor of the church, but
the bodies were carried to the
basement, and only relatives were
admitted. As the casketS were
carried out to the white. .hearses,
the crowd swayed and drove to-
ward them. Policemen with
drawn clubs cleared passage,
and a squad of patrolmen walked
in front of the hearses, leading
them through a human wall that
lined both sides of the street. The
mob followed the cortage for a
mile on its way to the cemetery.
The scenes yesterday around
the undertaking rooms of Joseph
Jarzembowski, 1856 Noble street,
were even more shocking and
disgusting than at the church to-
day. Men, women with babies in
their arms, young girls and boys,
streamed through the room to
look at the bodies of the three
murderers there. Crowds choked
the street, and relatives of the
dead men were unable to gain
entrance. Police tried to stop the
spectacle, but were powerless
until reserves were sent for.
The undertaking establishment
was almost wrecked. Windows
were broken, and walls were de-
faced. The crowd became riotous.
For an hour they were beyond
the control of the police. The
place was finally cleared, and the
H0Orc 1OcEoI
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-06-07
TO LAND CIRCUIT
COURT JUDGESHIP
Mercer County Man Democrats
VIII Go to Lima Next Tues
day With Confidence.

Many prominent Democrats from this
city and county will go to Lima next
Monday, with our fellow townsman and
prominent attorney, the Hon. James
D. johnson, to lend what aid they can
toward his nomination for Circuit Judge
before the Third Judicial Circuit Con-
vention which convenes in the Allen
county capitol at 10 O. clock next Tues
day morning, the l1th. There are
twenty-three delegates from this county,
one from each township and nine at
large. They are: T. w. Baker, of
Blackcreek; w. o. Borman, Butler; H.
S. Lewis, Center; G. w. Frysinger,
Dublin; Frank Klosterman, Franklin;
G. X. Young, Gibson. H. c. Meiner-
ding, Granville; Henry Lemke, Hope
well; Walter Johnson, Jefferson; Peter
Linn, Liberty; Chas. Schweiterman,
Marion; Pat Hart, Recovery; A. Brewer;
Union; John Spriggs, Washington; at
large-John Kramer, o. Raudabaugh,
Joseph Cooke, f. +. Coffman, John
Huwer, S. J. Vining, John Willhoff,
Perry Knox and ]. L. Anthony.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-06-07

so elected and instructed-P Prosecuting
Attorney JOHN G. ROMER, of this
city; HENRY B. BENNETT, of Monte
yuma; II. o. MOWRY, of Jefferson town
ship and LAWRENCE sCHUNcK, now
of Wapakoneta-and one unpledged del
egate, Commissioner FRANK DILL
HoFF Representing Perry Knox OF
Washington township, but contrary to
his expressed views as well as his in
structions)-proved themselves unfaith-
ful to the trust confded in them when
the test came in the State convention at
Toledo last Wednesday on the unit rule,
that gave to Harmon nineteen district
delegates elected by the people who did
not want him under any consideration.
Democrats of the county we're astound-
ed when the papers announced the vote
on the unit rule and found that Mercer
County's delegates we're divided OH the
question and showed five votes for and
only two recorded against it. 1t seems
increditable that sane men would so ut
terly forget the instructions of a conven-
ton that so honored them, to say moth
ing of eating their own words. What
happened to change the minds of these
delegates after they reached Toledo we
will not venture a guess. However,
when they lined themselves up in favor
of the unit rule they proved themselves
fit champions of Governor Harmon, who
so brazenly repudiated the platform
favoring the initiative and referendum
on which he was elected
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-06-07
CHAPTER x.

What was the matter with the fell
low? Could he have sent for me
merely to ask that question, insisting
on privacy? There must surely be
some hidden purpose behind this Yet
II so, there was no betrayal in the
mans face His eyes had an angry
CLEAN in them, and his words were
shot at me in deadly earnest.
"The lieutenant?" / repeated, not
prepared for a direct reply. "Why, 1
hardly know-curiosity largely"
He stared at me in manifest unbe-
lief
What do you expect to gain by
lying?" he exclaimed sullenly. you
saw him, no doubt, or you would not
have asked what you did"
Certainly saw him." more deeply
puzzled than before at his insistence.
THAT was what aroused my interest
He seemed such mere lad as he rode
past and later / heard his voice,
the voice Of boy"
WAS that all?"
IAN! What else could you sup
pose? II was dark, only little gleam
Of moon revealed outlines. / couldn't
distinguish the face, but when he fail
cd to appear after the fight | remem-
bered him, and was afraid he had
been hurt. Now | want to know
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-06-07

him to question me, was too strong to
be thrown aside.
''Did-did Mistress Mortimer help
you escape from Philadelphia? he
asked bluntly.
That is entirely my affair Why
don't you ask the lady herself?"
See here, damn you!" he burst out
Il haven't seen the lady. When l got
back to the dining room she was gone,
and then 1 was ordered out here. But
you knew you were being sought aft
er, and 1 cannot imagine who else
told you"
"You do not exhibit very great
faith in the lady-the daughter of a
loyalist."
He drew quick breath, suddenly
aware that he had gone too far
'Tt is your sneaking spy methods,
not the girl. She is innocent enough,
but l suspect you dragged the truth
out of her. Now see here!" and his
voice took on the tone of a bully.
you are in power just now, but you
won't always be. You can't hold me
prisoner; not with these ragamuffins.
They'll turn us loose as soon as they
loot those wagons, l know how they
work in the Jerseys. But first l in
tend to tell you something it will be
worth your while to remember. Claire
Mortimer is going to be my wlfe-my
wife. War is one thing, but If you In
terfere in my personal affairs again,
am going to kill you"
Indeed" smilingly. rs Mistress
Mortimer aware OF the honor you are
according her?"
"She is aware of the engagement.
II that is what you mean. 1t has been
understood since our childhood"
'Oh. see; a family arrangement.
Well, Grant, this is all very interest
ing, but am unable to conceive what
/ have to do with it. met Mistress
Mortimer by accident, and then was
fortunate enough to dance with her
once, 'Tis scarcely likely we shall
1r,coti,,,,ssl ~, Tri,,bt i TS....N
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-06-07
JAMES M. cox.

the fact that progressive delegates to
the Democratic National Convention,
Fox and Browne, were elected by vote
of 5 to l over the Harmon delegates !;
contrary to the sentiment of the Demo-
cratic county convention that selected
them, and in direct opposion to the res
olution, unanimously adopted by that
body only a week ago last Saturday,
''that the delegates elected at this
convention to the State COnven-
tlOn do everything in their power
to prevent the adoption of the
unit rule" four of the seven delegates
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-06-07

assistance. l gave the necessary or
ders, standing under the torchlight in
full view, and waited while squad
of partisans rounded up the disarmed
prisoners, and guarded them down the
slope to the edge of the stream.
Teams were doubled up, and several
of the heavy wagons rumbled away
into the darkness. Two, too badly in
jured to be repaired, were fred where
they lay, the bright flames lighting
up the high banks on either side the
road. l found a big black horse, with
British arms on the bride, and pair
of loaded pistols in the holsters. a
fine-looking animal, and came back
into the fire glow, determined to lose
no more time. Duval had disappear
ed, but, as stood there looking about
for him to say goodbye, a young
country fellow came up hurriedly
from out the darkenss.
You're wanted down thar" he said,
with the jerk of thumb over his
shoulder. "The Tory officer wants
tO see ye.
what officer? Captain Grant?"
II reckon that's the one," indiffer-
emily; anyhow I was told to fetch ye
down thar. Bannister sent me-"
/ went as he directed down the
rutty road, my newly appropriated
horse trailing along behind Grant
was pacing back and forth restlessly,
but, as soon as | appeared within the
fire radius, he came toward me.
Can l see you alone?" he asked
IF there is any reason for privacy,
certainly" / answered in surprise.
What do you wish to say?"
This is a matter strictly between
u.s." evasively, 4 prefer not to dis
cuss II publicly here"
] had suspicion of treachery, yet
was not willing to exhibit any reluc-
tance.
Very good. Bannister," to the par
tisan In charge, Il want a word with
Captain Grant. and will be responsible
for his safe return"
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-06-07
what you mean. Who was the lad.

what you mean. Who was the lad:
He had seated himself on the
stump. and was leaning forward, his
face hidden from the light of the fire.
"Well, go on then," he returned
finally. "If that's all you saw of him
it's all right"
mo, it's not all right" I insisted,
aroused by his peculiar actions. ''What
is all this mystery about? You told
me you. didn't know the man."
'T said l hadn't seen him, that we
Joined Delavan after dark" he cor
rected sharply. "But you needn't try
to interview me, Major Lawrence"
stiffening with anger, 'for 1 haven't
anything to say to spy and leader
of guerillas."
"You requested this interview; how
ever, if you are satisfied l am, and
you can return to your men. Shall l
call the guard?"
He hesitated a moment, but what
ever it was which had first inspired
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-06-07
ABBREVIATED
NEWSLETS

The Parochial schools OF this city will
close next week. The graduating exercises
will be held at the opera house Tuesday
evening, the 18th. There are nine gradu-
ates.
The trustees of franklin township will
sell a big Job OF ditch and tile work at the
Henry Dorsten farm next Tuesday at p m.
Further notice Of the sale will be found on
nth page OF this issue.
e. Schleucher. OF Hopewell township. one
OF the administrators OF the estate OF the
late John Tilton, was in town Monday set
tling up some matters in connection there
with I'm the probate court.
The annual Patterson commencement
OF Hopewell township, the program for
which appeared in last weeks Democrat,
will be held this (Friday) evening at the
lIopewell church, one mile west OF TamRh.
Old rags being used by painters on the
roof of the Heffner house, occupied by Wes
Anthony, North Walnut street, took fire
from spontaneous combustion Saturday
noon. The fire department responded but
the blaze was out before they reached the
scene.
David Norris, OF Copemish. Mich. was in
his city Tuesday, on his way home from
visit to his brother in Indiana, stricken
With fatal disease. He also paid n visit to
his son in that state, and came bere to see
his venerable mother, who resides few
miles west Of town.
lie OEmONhAI hCknOhltuktb lAt ItNtlpb
Of an invitation to the graduating eXer-
Uses at the Georgetown University, Wash
lngton, DO, held on the 4th inst, at which
com Howick, a well known Oelina boy,
completed a successful three-year course
and graduated with honors.
The school enumeration just reported
by H. l.. Hight shows Oelina TO have 1854
boys and girls of school age, an increase
II o6 over last year, divided as follows;
Boys, 537; girls, 5l7. 1917 are between and
years, 43l between and IA. 1853 between "a
and l6. and 273 between 10 and q.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. H. Guy, OF Cleveland,
spent last week in this city, the guests OF
Mr.. and Mrs. John Dickman, incidentally
paying their respects to many old-time
neighbors. Mr.. Guy is in the municipal ac-
counting department Of the State Bureau
II Accounting. with which he has been con-
lected the past half dozen years.
Three quarantined cases of scarlet fever
are reported from the Lake View addition.
Three children of the John Shott family
are down with the fever, "a child at the
Thomas Hinderschott home and one at the
Mrs. Annh Hight home. The Health OFF,
GERS are keeping a close watch on the cases,
none of which are considered dangerous.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-06-07
JAMES M. cox NAMED
FOR GOVERNOR

private ownership of all public utilities.
Immediate valuation of the property
of all public utilities that rates for ser
vice be based Oh actual values.
Home rule in taxation.
Adoption of the proposed amendment
to the constitution providing for the ap-
plication of the initiative andreferendum
in State matters.
Further reduction in the hours of lab
or for women.
Further restrictions on the right of
employment of children.
Direct election of United States Sena-
tors.
Improved roads and highways.
Continuation of reform in State penal
institutions.
New penitentiary advocated.
Liquor license and strict control.
Extension of postal service.
Indorse postal express.
Indorse administration of Governor
Harmon.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-06-07
WOMEN AND CHILDREN
FIRST
[nhIcnao Rnnnrd.HnrnlhI

LOhieago Record Herald
Women and children fiFstfn This IA the
law OF the sea:
But why not make 10 the rule wherever
man may bei
Let ~ become the law where roisterers
quench their thirst;
Emblazon IL over the bar, The women and
children frst.'
The man who Is staggering home, having
squandered his weekly wage,
May dream of heroic deeds and his name
on the printed page:
He may long for the chance TO prove, where
worse has come to the worst,
That he has the strength TO say: The
women and children first"
But why on the sea alone, or only where
dangers riser
Why not where the lights are bright, why
not where temptation lies?
Does he who is Boosting where he fingers
to quench his thirst
See, shining over the bar: The womenand
children first"
The world will have fewer cares and there
Will be few that sigh,
And few will sit I'm the dark and hopelessly
wonder why,
And few will bemoan their fate or fancy
themselves accurst
When all men obey the law. The women
and children first.n
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-06-07
Violated THEIR
PLEDGES
Five Of Seven Mercer County Del.
egateS to State Convention
Line Up for Unit Rule.

The delegates-S. ]. Vining, John
G. Romer, Lawrence Schunck, II.
o. Mowry, II. B. Bennett, Perry
Knox and James X. Carlin.
The resolution
Whereas, We, the Democrats of
the county convention of Mercer
County, believe in pure democracy,
be it
Resolved, That it is the sense of
this body that the delegates elected
at this convention to the State con-
vention do everything in their power
to prevent the adoption of the unit
rule, and that each delegate elected
to the Baltimore convection be left
free to vote for president as he
sees fit. - From report of Demo-
cratic county convention, held Satur-
day, May rs.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-06-07
BY Ohio Democrats by AccIama-
tIOn and a Ringing Platform
of Principles Adopted.
But Infamous Gag Rule Is a Mon
umentaI BIunder That Ad-
mIts Of No Defense.

Congressman James M. Cox of Dayton
was nominated for the governorship at
the Democratic State convention at To-
ledo on Wednesday, midst scenes of
the widest enthusiasm.
General Oliver Hughes, his only op-
ponent, finding that he had no chance in
the unequal contest, withdrew, leaving
a clear field for the Third District Con-
gressman, whose nomination was made
by acclamation.
Preceding the nominations for State
officers the Harmon machine put one
over for Governor Harmon, when the
thumb screws of the unit rule were riv-
tied upon the party and the States 48
votes, nineteen of which were instructed
for Wilson by the voters who couldn't
stomach Uncle Jud and want none of
him for a presidential candidate. By
this neat scheme Uncle Jud will exhib-
it his little Office holder boom at Balti-
more the last week in June to ]. Pierpont
Morgan and ask why he won't be good
thing to tie to in case Taft or Teddy fails
to land week after next.
Mayor Newton d. Baker of Cleveland
led the fight against the unit rule in the
convention and gave notice that the
fight would be continued at Baltimore,
where the theft of almost half of the
district delegates elected by direct vote
of the people will be told to the national
body and plea made for justice.
After securing the gag rule Governor
Harmon announced his II delegates at
large to the national convention, some of
whom are lobbyists and others servants
of the corporations.
The state platform adopted by the
convention is a progressive one and de-
clares for a return of the power to the
people, but said nothing about stealing
delegates.
The only contest for a place on the
State ticket worthy of note was for Aud
itor of State, A. V. Donahey winning
in the fourth bout.
Hugh L. Nichols was named for Lieu
tenant Governor by acclamation.
Graves was renominated for Secretary
of State by acclamatiOn.
John Brennan was named for State
Treasurer on the second ballot.
Attorney General Hogan got renom-
ination by acclamation.
A fight was made on Dairy and Food
Commissioner Strobe, but he was renom-
mated on first ballot.
The other winners were:
Miller for State School Commissioner,
Mexican for Supreme Court Clerk, Schott
and Samse for Board of Public Works,
and Newman, Scofeld and Wilkins for
Judge of Supreme Court.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-06-07

Earl R, Lokhart, 81, farmer, Dublin town
ship, and Ollie NJ. Howell, IS, Liberty town
ship.
Archie A. Piper, %, farmer. Center town
ship and Elma A. Henne, II, Center town
ship. Married by Rev. Bauders.
Gatus N. Betz aged 20, merchant, Wa
bash, and Cora b. Orr, 20, telephone opera
tor, Wabash, Rev. Bennett.
Elmer Fred b. Speckmann, 90 New Bre-
men, laboyer, son OF Fred B. Speckman and
Emma w, Fuelllng, aged 20, franklin town
ship, housekeeper, daughter, of Henry Fuel
ing. Married by Rev. Henninger.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-06-07
Copyright, A. 9. MOolurg 4 Co., I'LL
[oontlnued irom last weekl

Bristol is about the nearest picket
post, and the redcoats have got cav
airy patrols all along in back Of the
river"
"But l cannot wait here" I an
swered, impatiently. Farrell under
stood that / have important informa-
tion for Washington, and only came
with you tonight because you were
following along my route. I've got to
go on"
That's all right; just give your
orders, and we'll attend to the rest.
What we want is for these lads to
go back to Philadelphia saying they
were attacked by force Of militia un-
der command of an officer Of the Con-
tinental line. That will give Clinton
a scare, and turn suspicion away from
us. Grant knows you, understand,
80 he'll report the affair that way
You can be Off within thirty minutes
II was easy to grasp the point Of
view, and I saw no reason for refusing
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-06-07
THOSE WHO VOTED FOR
UNIT RULE STAND
CONDEMNED

Governor Harmon took an oath in jan
uary, 1911, to support the laws of Ohio,
and on the 31st day of May, 1911, the
General Assembly passed, and on the
7th of June, 1911, Judson Harmon ap-
proved Section 1866 of the General Code,
which provides as follows:
Candidates for Congress SHALL
BE nominated by direct vote of the
people, and delegates and alternates
to national political conventions
SHALL BE ELECTED by direct vote
of the people at the same time.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-06-07

The man looked after us doubtful
ly, yet permitted us to pass beyond
the guard lines. There was a stump
beside the ford, barely within the flick
er of the distant fire, and there stop
ped, leaning against my horse, and
turned so as to look into the mans
face.
'Well, Grant" I said, rather sternly
I'VE are alone now; what is it?"
He cleared his throat, evidently
uncertain how best to express himself
why did you ask so many ques-
tions about Delavans lieutenant?" he
began sullenly. what were you try.
ing to find out?"
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-06-07
WORLD-BEATER HOG
CHOLERA REMEDY

Drives cholera where the shaking ague
went by feeding oullys Preventative Rem
edies. Cures first stages of hog cholera
Guarantees his remedy. IL beats them all
and saves the pigs, chickens and hogs from
cholera for your life time, 10 driver chol-
era from farms, counties and states. WIN
gladly furnish you testimonials on applica-
tion. Write ADAM GULLY, Geneva, Ind
Mr., Culley Is veteran OF the civil war
and served years In 90. H., a6th OWL.
and is pretty we'll known In this part OF tho
state and Eastern Indiana.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-06-07
HELPED HARMON
STEAL DELEGATES
Elected by Direct Vote of People,
Then Turned Around and
Voted Initiative
And Referendum, Which He Pub
IicIy Denounced, Into Par
ty Platform Again.

The platform adopted by the Ohio
Democrats at Toledo on Wednesday con-
tains many suggestions of the work that
was performed by the Constitutional con-
vention. In digested form the principal
resolutions are as follows:
Short ballot for administrative offices.
Separate ballot for State and national
officers.
Home rule for cities and municipali-
tias including the question of public or
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-06-07
NOTED PURE-FOOD EX-
PERT WANTED

The Mercer County Medical Society en-
ioyed a big and successful meeting and
elaborate banquet at the Mercelina Park
Hotel Auditorium last Tuesday. The prin-
cipal speakers Of the occasion were Drs. W
A, M. Hadley, of Springfield, and r. g.
CRUDE, of Xenia,
A resolution was adopted by the meeting
asking the Oelina Ohautauqua manage
ment to secure, il possible, as an attraction
at the coming assembly, DR.. Harvey Wiley,
late chief chemist OF the U. 8. agricultural
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-06-07
PROBATE COURT
DOINGS

John H. Losekamp appointed and quail
fed as administrator of Frank Sunderhaus.
deceased. Inventory and appraisement.
June /.
In the matter of the Board of County
Commissioners of Mercer County VS. the
Board OF County Commissioners of Darke
County: Report Of committee appointed
by the Probate Judge filed.
Last will and testament of Frederick
Yahn filed for Probate. For hearing June g..
In the matter of the estate of Mary A.
Betz, deceased. Account Of final distribu-
tion filed.
Sebastian Knoth appointed and qualified
as administrator of Peter Knoth deceased.
Inventory and appraisement June II.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-06-07
LUTHERAN CHURCH
SERVICES

Rev. Reitz makes the following announce
ment OF services for his congregations for
next Sunday:
Oelina-Sunday-scho at 8;45 am; Eng
lish service at 10 am; English vesper SER
vice. 1880 pm.
Hopewell Township p-Sunday-school at
pm. English service at pm.
In the absence of the pastor,who will con-
duct divine services at Ooldwater Sunday
afternoon, Rev. Loehr OF Chattanooga will
lll the pulpit.