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"OOINGS'
When Sloan Returned To
His Home 10 Canton

Canton, Ohio, July 16-Two We.
hicles pulled up simultaneously at the
home Of Charles Sloane, in South
Cleveland avenue. One of them was
an ambulance. 1t took Mrs. Sloane,
suffering from a broken leg and a
badly wrenched back, to the hospital.
The other was the patrol wagon. 1t
took Sloane to police station on
a charge of disturbing the peace.
Sloane told the police that he had
been out of The city for several weeks
and returning suddenly he found his
wife in company with another man.
His return was the signal for excite.
ment.
The man escaped through the back
door, Sloane said. Mrs. Sloane, &C.
cording to her husband, jumped
through the second story window,
breaking her leg and wronching her
back.
Mrs. Sloane denied the presence
OF the other man and said that her
husband struck her without provoca.
ton. She declared that she jumped
from 'he window to escape his blows
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What WILL STATE DO
WITH SOLDIERS HOME

What will the state do with the
Ohio Soldiers and Sailors Home in
the next few years when. as now
seems certain the enrolment will be
greatly reduced, asks the sandusky
Star-Journal.
This question is being given some
attention by state officials, especially
since 1t developed recently that there
has been decrease Of 200 in the en-.
rollment within a year. Officials now
believe that the high water" mark
has been passed and that from now
on there will be a steady decrease Of
the number of inmates. This is due
to the fact that the veterans Of the
Civil war have reached an advanced
age and the death rate among them is
heavy. Even now most of the men
admitted to the Home are weak and
many of them go directly to the hos.
pital.
At the Xenia home for soldiers
and sailors orphans the same situa-
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Snake
Gave OctOgenarlaD 4 Game
Fight

Frankfort, KY, July 16--Hastening
to the cry Of help, Miss Ada May
Cromwell, aged 1S, today found a
blacksnake six feet one inch long and
three inches in diameter, had coiled
itself around her father, NJ. H. Crom.
well, SO years old.
The snake attacked Mr.. Cromwell
in his orchard. Miss Cromwell killed
II with hoe.
DR.. T. r. Moore was chased from
his carriage today by q kissing viper
which dropped from the bough OF q
tree as he dropped from the bough
Of tree as he was passing. The
snake took refuge under the buggy
seat and put up a game fight.
Rev. r. H. Eberhardt, Baptist min.
lister, criticized from the pulpit cit.
fzens were In the habit Of permit.
ing weeds to grow up In their vacant
lots. stating that q lot next to him
was harbor for snakes, and that
when they crawled out to sun them
selves they frightened people on their
way to church.
The section hands on the l.. and
N. Railroad had fight with nest
Of snakes near this city.
Altogether II has been day OF
snakes without drinks.
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A swiftly moving pair of legs were
seen to dart out from Lawler's corner
the other evening, fly rapidly toward
an automobile that was passing by;
then triumphant shout of Il won"
was heard and the owner resumed
his former position on the steps, seat
ing himself by number Of other in
dividuals who Immediately proceeded
to curse their luck. This same thing
occurred two or three times and fin.
ally curiousity caused an investiga-
tion.
1t seems that the new craze is
known as Automobile poker" and is
played by as many as care to partici-
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tion is developing. There are fewer
young children Of veterans Of the
Civil War and so the enrolment Of
the home has been greatly reduced.
1t will continue to decrease, in the
opinion of the officials.
The Soldiers Home at Sandusky
and the Orphans Home at Xenia are
open to veterans Of the Spanish war
and to children of these veterans, re-
spectively, but Ohio's complement Of
men in the Spanish war was very
small In comparison with the number
in the Civil war.
Some time ago when the state was
contemplating the establishment of .
new institution, the proposition to
convert part Of the Xenia home
to the new purpose was seriously con-
sidered for time. II is now likely
to be given further attention. There
are some who believe that within
the next few years the Home at San
dusky will be opened, not only to vet
Grams, but to the wives of veterans.
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WISCONSIN LABOR FEDERATION

Sheboygan, Wis, July 17--Sheboy-
gan is entertaining during the re-
mainder of this week the annual con-
vention of the Wisconsin State Fed
Grafton of Labor. The attendance in
cludes representatives of labor bodies
throughout the state. In addition to
transacting considerable routine
business the convention will discuss
wide range of topics affecting the
interests of organized labor.
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Saws Son Killed Girl.

New York. July l6.-Samuel Swarts.
father of Nathan Swartz, the young
man wanted by the police in connec-
ton with the murder Of the child,
Julia Connors, in the Bronx last week,
acknowledged In a statement made to
Assistant District Attorney Mott that
his son had confessed tn him that he
had killed the child and that he had
told his son to go out and commit
suicide. The father, in bis statement.
said he believed the boy did as hs
was told.
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Columbus. o., July 17.-Disguised
40 her brother. Hal Martin. Miss
Lucille Martin came to Columbus
from Syracuse. N. Y, intending to
hold the position Of tenor In the
chorus of a minstrel company re-
hearsing here until her brother re.
covers from the effects of an opera
tion for appendicitis. And but for the
quick wit Of the minstrel's wife her
ruse would not have been discovered.
While the two were sitting oppo-
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-07-19
latest GAMBLING GAME
IS "AUT0MOB|lE POKER

pate. Sitting on the corner, man
will choose as his hand. the autos
appearing on one side of the street,
second will take the other side or, II
there be more in the game, each man
may take every other auto, etc. The
game is based on the fact that near
ly all of the automobile numbers COM
prise good poker hand. For instance
No. Ell would constitute three of
kind, there being three aces.
In a like manner 22,434 would be two
pairs" and 14,441 full house.. This
game can be played indefinitely az
there are usually a large number Of
automobiles on the streets.
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CONVENTION OPENS
Motoreyeilsts From All Parts OF
Country Visit Columbus.

Columbus. O., July 1.-THE put
putting OF between 300 and 400 mo-
torcycles this morning announced the
arrival OF the main body OF motor
cyclists for their convention the rest
Of the week. The four tours. which
started from Chicago, Baltimore, Al
bany and LouHville. met a short dis
tance out side Of Columbus and the
entire party came in together.
This afternoon was devoted to reg
!stration and storage Of machines
In the evening an open-air smoker
will be held at the motordrome, with
two boxing matches and various
stunts on the track for the entertain
ment of the visitors. The first bust
ness session will be held tomorrow
morning
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DISCLOSES HER SEX;
BARRED FROM M|NS7RELS

site each other the minstrel's wife.
without warning. threw an apple into
the lap Of the disguised girl. Instead
Of bringing her knees together to
catch the apple as q man would. Miss
Martin. taken unawares, spread her
knees apart as a woman does to
catch the apple In her skirts.
Confession followed and the girl
was sent home, with the promise
that the place would be held open
for her brother.
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insect Bite Costs Leg

A Boston man lost his legs from the
bite of an insect two years before. To
avert such calamities from stings and
bites of insects use Bucklen's Arnica
salve promptly to kill the poison and
prevent inflammation, swelling and
prevent pain. Heals burns, boils, ul.
GERS, piles. eczema, cuts. bruises. Only
25c at q. r. Baker and Co.
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INTERSTATE GUN TOURNAMENT

Salida. Colo, July 17-Many prom
inent trap shooters of Colorado, Wy
oming and New Mexico faced traps
here today at the opening OF the big
interstate tournament. The tourna-
ment is being held under the auspices
of the Salida Gun Club and will con.
tinue over Thursday and Friday.
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PLACE OHIO IN
UNCERTAIN LIST
Governor Wilson ConsuIts with
Leader Underwood.
TALK PRESIDENTIAL OUTLOOK

Former Rivals For Democratic NomI-
nation Dine on Chicken At Country
cIUb--Aisbsms conprsssman Gives
ResuIt Of Careful Canvass Among
Colleagues and Takes Roseate View
cf eItvstIon-Latsr oseisrss Can.
dldats 10 Natural Leader Of Men.
Sea Girt, N. J., July 17.--Governor
Wilson and Oscar Underwood, Demo
cratic floor leader In the house Of
Representatives. held . two hour and
. half interview at the Mercer County
Country club, Trenton, during which
his late rival 1os the presidential
nomination laid be1sge The nominee
reports from members Of congress
on both sides isom almost every
district in the country. Mr.. Under.
woods report made practically every
old-line Republican s&aAe in the
Union doubtful this yeas. and soms
which for years have besa Republt
can, like New Yo1lk, New Jersey aAA
Connecticut he removsl from the
doubtful column entirely.
Some Of the other states which
were pronounced - be debstable,
with more than an even chance Of
going Democratic, were Illinois, In.
dana, Ohio Maine, Pennsyivania,
West Virginia and New Jersey.
While the chances were said to b
greatly in favor Of . Democratic vic.
tory in Missouri, the word was that
there had been NO taking success for
granted.
The automobile took the sovernor
and Mr.. Underwood out to the Coun.
try club, where luncheon Was served
for two, q generous luncheon with
some special fried chicken, end they
ate II together. For two hours they
talked and ate. mostly talked, and
then they came out of the Country
club, entered the automobile. still
talking, rode, still in conversation.
and entered the statehCuse with their
heads together, still smiling. There
they shook hands In the rotunda and
parted. the governor going to his Of.
uCc anu SnuCi WOOu "
smilingly to the newspaper men.
Declares Meeting Enjoyable.
II think Governor Wilson is .
great leader Of men," said Mr.. I'm
derwood. right at the start. II had
a most enjoyable meeting with him"
to which may be supplemented q few
remarks made at Sea Girt by the
governor.
"Mr. Underwood? Oh, found him
entirely charming. He has such sim
gular frankness. openness and charm
about him. I do not know any man
! have met in a long time to whom
I took such a fancy. We had fne
talk. It was simply like two men
who had always known each other
instead Of meeting for the first time. I"
Mr.. Underwood refused to discuss
his conversation with the governor.
OF his plans Mr.. Underwood said:
II am compelled to stay In the house
of representatives until 1t adjourns.
can't tell when the adjournment
will take place, because 1t is always
dependent on when the senate passes
the appropriation bills, and all the
appropriation bills are now in the
senate. We sent them over in time
to pass into law before the first of
July, but they haven't passed on
them and we are compelled to wait
until they are taken care Of. After
that, want couple OF weeks rest.
Then ] expect to offer my services
to the Democratic National commit.
tee and 60 where they want me to
CO."
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Washington. July 17.-In the SEN
ate a resolution offered by Senator
Bailey of Texas. amended by other
senators. was passed by vote Of 35
10 20. which in effect condemns Pres
ldent Taft for his active opposition
to Senator iorimer.
The senate formally received the
articles Of Impeachment against
Judge Robert w. Archibald OF the
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and calls for reports from county
school supervisors on the progress OF
negro educational work and the dis
cussion of problems relating to
health, agricultural and religious life.
the work of negro school administra-
tion. recreation and amusement In
rural communities, and community
work problems.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-07-19

"Willie." said the mother sorrowful'
ly. every time you are naughty get
another gray hair"
"Gee!" said Willie. "You must nave
been terror. Look at grandpa"-
Ladies' Home Journal.
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HAMPTON NEGRO CONFERENCE

Hampton. Va, July 17-Many So
cial workers of prominence were pres
ent today at the opening OF the six
teenth annual Hampton Negro Con-
ference, held under the auspices OF
Hampton Institute. The conference
programme extends over two days
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PRESIDENT TAFT CENSUREO;
SENATE PASSED RESOLUTION

commerce court and issued subpoena
to that jurist. directing him to APP
pear next Friday at 1880 and make
answer to the charges.
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THE VOTE FOR PRESIDENT
From 1882 For Andrew jackson II
7,678,9o8 For w. n. TAFT
(Atchison, Kan. Globe)

VAtCHISON, MIL, UIOUeJ
The popular vote cast for the two
leading presidential candidates from
1928 to 1908 is shown by the following
table:
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s,x Miners Killed.

Richmond. Va, July l7.-Six men.
two white and four cOlored, were in
ptantly killed and three negro miners
we're seriously injured In an exv.o-
sion at the Gayton Goa! mines.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-01-26
Peterson mi
ORDEMANN MEET

Duluth Herald: George A. Barton,
one OF the best known sporting writ
ers in the northwest and one of the
biggest promoters in the entire west,
has completed arrangements for stag
ing the biggest wrestling contest ever
held In Duluth. He has matched Jess
Petersen. the gigantic Swede, and
Henry ordemann. The two wrestlers
will meet at tho auditorium arena on
the evening Of February 22.
Petersen has been the sensation of
the wrestling world since coming to
the United States early last fall. He
started In by throwing three of the
best heavyweights that could he found
in New York in something less than
half an hour and has been throwing
them ever since. Only recently Ped
ersen defeated Coordereli. tho gigantic
Turk, in something like eighteen min
utoH. More recently even Petersen
defeated DR.. B. r. Roller in straight
falls.
.Ordemann and Peterson have never
met. Pedersen's manager has been
after a match with Ordemann for the
past few weeks. Several Of the larger
cities would have been glad to stage
the contest, according to statements
from Barton. but The Minneapolis man
believes that Ordemann will draw an
immense house here. and cast his
preference for, Duluth.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-01-26

81. Paul, Minn.. Jan. 26-Colonel
theodore Roosevelt. Harvard graduate
md friend Of Dick Grant. coach at the
Univer9ty OF Minnesota. has written
e BngGs Of Harvard. urging the
Crimson athletic authorities to open
up relations with the University of
Minnesota. DR.. Grant has received a
cordial letter from the former presi.
dent In which the colonel declared he
had already written to Dean Briggs
asking that the dean use his utmost
efforts to bring about the esta blish-
mont OF athletic communication be-
tween the two institutions.
asked to compete with Minnesota, ac-
cordtng to the letter which Coach
Grant displayed. Other. forms of attn.
lettcs were included however, and 1t is
more than possible that Harvard and
minnesota may meet upon the gridiron
next fall. Recent Geographic dis
patches from Cambridge have already
Indicated that the Harvard students
are IN favor OF such a meeting where
the west can meet the east in a de-.
Gliding struggle.
Colonel Roosevelt stated in his letter
that he should personally like very
much to see Harvard and Minnesota
brought together in an athletic way.
He favored. the plan Of a track meet
nero next June, following commence
Inent. as outlined by Coach Grant in
response To. the colonel's recent invita-.
ton to the coach to lay his ideas be-
fore him. providing that both schools
could 30 arrange their schedules az to
include such a meet this year. II it
we're impossible to get together this
spring. the famous rough rider hoped
that It would be accomplished next
year anyway. The colonel closed his
letter by wishing DR.. Grant success in
his endeavors to promote athletics be-
tween the two universities.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-01-26
DELANEY HAS.
K THE COUNT

Oakland. Cal. Jan. 26.-winiam
(Billy) Delaney. trainer of pugilists,
died here on Friday following an i'll
ness Of several months. The immedi-
ate cause was a disorder, of the liver,
but for many weeks he had been suf-
fering from a general breakdown fol-
lowing a severe cold while on a visit
east last year. He was SIS. and leaves
a wife and two sisters. the latter liv-
ing in New York state.
Delaney was born In New York city
and. was first identified with the ring
ss q fighter In Bowery boxing clubs.
Coming to. this coast about 40 years
ago he began his career as a. trainer
by inducing j. j. Corbett, then a hank
clerk and. amateur heavyweight
champion Of the Pacific. coast, to turn
professional. Under Delaney, Corbett
gained and held the championship un-
til It was wrested from him by Fitz-
simmons. Delaney then had. charge
Of Ftzsimn1ons training camp up to
the time Fitzsimmons was knocked
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-01-26
THE DAILY |Ll|N|
SWATS A. AL0Nz0
czarship in Conference
Must End-Illinois With
Gophers

Crbana. ILL.,, Jan. 26.-"Maroon die
tation" is charged by the Daily Illini
the student organ. in an article in
which the prospect of Illinois with
drawing from the conference seems to
be consideed of sufficient Importance
to he dignified by print. The Illini
heretofore have been considered sink
or swim conference supporters. 1t is
known there that the threat of aban-
donment of baseball by Chicago has
been met by the rooters with the coun-
welcome a resumption OF the famous
rivalry with the perennial
championship team. The
Daily Illini said:
Illini Dissatisfied.
There is a general sentiment of
dissatisfaction among the five MEM
bers of til conference besides Chicago.
Wisconsin and Purdue. with the man.
ner In which the affairs of the league
have been conducted. Instead of fair
dealing. Chicago has been the big
noise. at all times. Although the re-
naming member OF the conference
voted the Maroons permission to con-
test with eastern teams, the stage
delegation has shown no indication Of
returning any favors. The entire sys-
TEN he been entirely one-sided. with
Chicago debating to all the old in
as to the manner in which
their athletics should be conducted"
The University of Illinois senate
empowered Professor e.. A. Good
enough, representative to the confer
board. to vote for whatever leg
he deemed advisable to relieve
the present situation in college base
ball. The resolution passed by the
senate declared emphatically that the
present rule is too drastic and impos-
stble of enforcement. Another resolu-
ton adopted by the faculty legislators
favored the decision Of future confer
ence questions by a majority rather
a two-thirds vote. The sentiment
expressed was that 1t was unfair for
three out of eight universities to block
measures of any kind. and that for
the welfare and permanence of the
conference the majority should be al
lowed to rule without questios of en-
The action Of the senate
was practically unanimous on both
questions.
Stagg and Eblcr Mentioned.
The subject of the representation of
preached. 1t became known. how.
that there was a we'll defined
movement on foot in the conference
tn draw a hard and fast line and to
notify Chicago ad Wisconsin that Di-
rectors Stage and Ehler are ineligible
to membership. according to the spirit
of the conference organization. This
movement, it is said, is in response to
the coming to a head of the dissatis-
faction in other institutions caused by
the presence Of only two athletic di-
FACTORS on tho hoard
The action of the senate tops the
for less drastic baseball
regulations. So far 81 per cent Of the
questions returned by students favor
lifting the ban. OF alumni heard
from. Director Huff stated that sixty
two out of sixty-four had taken a sim
liar stand.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-01-26
CITY IS
AFTER AUTO TOUR

Valley City, N. D.. Jan. 26-with
the view OF having Valley City made
n Of the controls for the next auto
mobile tour from the twin cities to
Seattle. the preparations for which are
now under way in the twin cities, the
local dealers and members of the AM
erican Automobile association have be-
gun work to effect that end. The COM
mercial club has requested every local
dealer Of the national organization and
communication with the state officers
and use their influence toward having
this city made one of the stopping
points. The distance. 1t Is argued. is
just right for the second night con-
troll out Of the twin cities, approxi-
mately 800 miles.