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The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-05-17
A PROGRESSIVE
DEMOCRAT
James M. Cox, of Dayton, An
nOunces Himself a Candi-
date for Governor
FavOrS the Initiative and Refer
endum, Statewide Primary
and Other Live Issues.

In announcing his candidacy for
the Democratic nomination for cover.
nor of Ohio, Congressman James M.
Cox of Dayton, o., says he has en-
tered the race because he is con.
vinced that the Toledo convention
will adopt a thoroughly progressive
platform. On national questions, Mr..
Cox says he stands squarely on his
record in congress, believing that
performance is a surer index to fu.
ture intent than pretense or protes-
tation.
On state matters, Congressman Cox
submits these declarations to the
Democracy of Ohio:
Party platform should be written
and adopted as a sacred contract with
the people and every promise made
should be kept. Any public official
violating his platform pledge should
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-05-17

Hone rule for cities r. the very
essence OF selfgovernment and ls en-.
dorsed b. the sober, common aonse
Of the day. Every community knows
its own conditions and necessities
test. and can deal with them In such
n way as not only b. promote better
public service, but 10 stimulate g,eat
er confidence IN and reverence for
government Happily there is pro.
vlded the legislative check against
any contrayontlon Of state law.
Subjects other than these touched
on are vital, II the people amend
our constitution | shall, II governor
do my utmost IN putting into opera
tion sach rcadiusted agencies and
methods OF government as may be
necessary to give force and effect to
the peoples desires as expressed in
their woes upon the amendments sub
mitted"
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-05-17

war against the pitiful appeal in her
voice.
Eyes, I'll go, at once. But I take
away with me a memory which will
never permit me to be satisfied until
we meet again. We have been to-
gether so short a time"
"Had it been longer" she interrupt
ed, you would know me better, and
care less, perhaps. l am a sham;
cheat" a trife of bitterness in the
tone. you will learn all that some
day, and laugh at yourself, Oh, know
you will; so not another word, sir. I
am going; then, perhaps, you will"
There was a slight pressure Of her
fingers, and she had vanished so quick
ly / could only stare blindly along the
deserted passage. Yet, an instant
later, the peril of my predicament
flashed back upon my mind, and
faced the immediate necessity for ac-
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-05-17
FoR PROBATE LupaE

FISHER-We are authorized to an
nounce the name OF Shell NJ. Fisher, of lief
fcrson township, as a candidate for Sheriff
denomination, subject to the decision o.
the Democratic voters OF Mercer County al
the county primary, May q, 1912.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-05-17

be subject to removal.
II favor progressive state char
ter. believing that IN government, as
in private business, changes should
be made 10 meet new conditions.
"The theory OF efficiency and econ
omy should be vitallzed by the same
methods that bring these two ele-
ments into successful private enter.
prises. The first reason for a mans
being on the public payroll should be
his fitness, and he should remain
there only so long as he recognizes
the meaning OF his trust
THE |, and r. plank adopted by
the constitutional convention should
be ratified. This principle Of genu-
inely representative government will
strip legislative bodies of the lobby,
remove temptation fiom well mean
ing but fallible men and lodge final
authority where II belongs in repub'
lic-with the people.
state Wide Primary.
"a statewide primary should be
embodied in our organic law. and any
candidate should, II he desires, be
permitted to make his statement on
an official document or ballot, thus
giving the poor man the same chance
with the rich man In making his
campaign.
"Workman's compensation, state in
surance, inquiry into infant mortality
and other matters designed TO better
humanity are properly receiving the
attention they deserve. The man, the
human unit, has a place in legisla-
tion before his chattels. Conserva.
tion of the race is first in Importance.
! earnestly favor the lodgment Of
power within the legislature to pass
such humanitarian laws as the pro
gress Of the race requires.
Instead Of a continued policy Of
evasion, the people rightfully demand
the settlement Of the liquor question
and the removal Of it's influence on
purely economic measures. | favor
unqualiiedly the plan Of license and
strict regulation, where the people
decide they want the saloon.
THE more or less general criticism
OF judicial practices must be accepted
as a symptom of some disorders. The
constitutional proposal of Judge Peck,
himself leader Of the Ohio bar, is
entitled to general support. Besides,
the progressive charter soon to be
offered for our acceptance gives to
the legislature the power to correct
abuses OF our courts.
81 was one of the authors Of the
good roads bill which recently passed
the national house Of representatives
1t is doubtful whether there is a gen.
eral appreciation Of the manifold ad-
vantages to accrue from establishing
better transportation facilities in the
country. and opening up easier COM
between the food producer
and consumer. It is the handspring
in the higher development of COM
munity life. The detailed method Of
working this out within the state de-
serves careful consideration.
Prison Reform.
"Our state penitentiary is a dis
grace to civilization Housed like ami
mails, bereft Of sunshine and fresh
air, prisoners are thrust into an ex-
Istence that suggests bitterness rath-
er than kindness iE our institutions
Of government. Other states have
adopted a merit system, where, by
good conduct, aprisoners can work on
the roads, and it should be done in
Ohio It is practical and humane.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-05-17
FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER
Three to be nominated

DABBELT- are authorized to an
nouuce the name of Barney Dabbelt, o
franklin township, as a candidate for Coun
ty Commissioner, subject to the decision o
the Democratic voters OF Mercer County
at the county primary May 2l, 1912.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-05-17
[Oontinued ON nfth pagel
SEVENTY-FIRST Owl. TO
MEET MAY 23

The fortleth annual reunion OF the Seven.
ty-hrst o. v, L. will be held at Pleasant
meeting was held In Oelinn, A card has
been sent out by II. NJ. Campbell, OF Troy,
toail surviving members OF the regiment,
asking them TO write II they are unable to
attend the meeting,
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-05-17
FOR PROSECUTING ATTORNEY

MYERS-We are authorized to announce
the name OF b. A, Myers, of Jefferson town
ship formerly OF Gibson), as a candidate
for Prosecuting Attorney OF Mercer Coun-
ty, subject to the decision OF the Democrat
ic voters OF Mercer County at the county
primary, May 2l, 1912.
SHORT-We are authorized to announce
the name of Frank " Short, of Jefferson
township, as a candidate for Prosecuting
Attorney, subject to the decision of the
Democratic voters of Mercer County at the
county primary, May 2l, 1912.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-05-17
FOR COUNTY SURVEYOR

SMALLEY-We are authorized to an
nounce the name of Dillon X. Smalley, of
Jefferson township, as a candidate for
County Surveyor, subject to the decision OF
the Democratic voters Of Mercer County at
the country primary, May 2I, 1912.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-05-17
Democratic
Political Announcement


6Ohkh We nru authorized toHnnOunce
the nhmo OF j. Henry aoeke. or Auaialgo
County, ~ - candidate for Congress tsec
ond terml for the Fourth Congressional
District, subject 10 the decision OF the DEM
ocratic voters nt the May primary
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-05-09
AGREE ON PENSION RAISES
ASSURES ENACTMENT OF GENEH
AL SERVICE BILL.
Author of Compromise Figures K
Submit Report to Senate
$25,ooo,ooo Increase.

Observation-Disclosures of both
houses of congress on the gen
eral service pension bill reached an
agreement on the basis Of the senate
bill with some increases for advanced
age and length of service. This ac-
ton is said to assure the enactment
Of the general service bill into law.
The conferees were Senators Nc
Cumber, Burnham, and Gore and Rep
resentatives Sherwood, Adair and Sui
loway. Messrs. Gore and Sulloway
refused to sign the report, the former
on the ground that the senate was
~conceding too much and the latter be-
cause 1t does not concede enough.
The increases grant $18 a month to
soldiers &c years old, who served two
and a half years, and $40 to those who
served three years. Those 70 years
old who served one and a half years
get $21.50; two yeas, $23; two and a
half years, $24; three years, SIS.
1t Is estimated that the increase In
the governments pension expendi-
lures for five years under the terms
of the agreement will average about
| $25, 100000 annually.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-05-09
STANDARD PLEADS TO STAY
INDIANA BRANCH OF OIL CON-
GERM in COURT.
Tells Missouri Supreme Court 1t
Wants to Pay $4,000 Fine and
Continue Business in State.

Jefferson City, Mo.-The Stand
ard Oil Company of Indiana
wants the supreme court of Missouri
to allow it to pay its fine of $4,000
and on it's showing that it has dis
solved all trust connections the custer
be stayed.
The supreme court of the United
States affirmed the Missouri supreme
court in filming and ordering the Stand
ard Oil company and the Republic Oil
company from the state.
The court allowed Attorney Frank
Hagerman, for the Standard Oil COM
pany, to file his motion asking that
the decree be amended to allow the
company to pay the fine of $4,000, to-
gether with all costs, and that the
company be allowed to continue bust
ness in this state on a showing that
it had withdrawn from it's connsction
with other companies. This motion,
the court ordered, is to act as a stay
of the custer order until the court
| passes upon it.
In support of the motion, it is al
legged that the company has conformed
to the decree in the government case
and has separated itself from the Wa
tiers Pierce company and all other
companies.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-05-09
LOOKOUT WARNED ABOUT ICE
Man in Crows Nest Tells British
Titanic Investigators Ships Off
GERS Knew of Danger.

London.-Lord Mersey presided at
the government Titanic inquiry court
and Attorney General Isaacs formally
opened the case, presenting the known
facts.
The first witness was Lookout Ar
chic Jewell. He testified that he went
on watch in the crows nest for a re-
lief trick at $3.50, and was warned to
watch for ice, but saw none up to the
time he was relieved at 10 o'clock.
Jewell said that the life boats were
not provided with compasses and
lights, and that he saw no provisions
in them. Joss CARROT described the
lowering of the boats. He declared
that 20 foreigners tried to get into his
boat and that to brighten them of,
the chief officer fred his revolver.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-05-09
NOTED CARTOoNIsT IS DEAD
Homer Davenport Succumbs to At
tack of Pneumonia at His New
York Home.

New York.-Domer Davenport, the
cartoonist, died i nthis city of pneu-
monia.
Homer Calvin Davenport was a fire.
man on a Rocky Mountain railway
when he sent some comic sketches to
the San Francisco Examiner. He was
encouraged to send more and in 1892
abandoned railroading for c~artooning
on the Examiner.
When w. R. Hearst bought the New
York Journal he took Davenport East.
In the campaign of 1896 the cartoon
list made the first big hit of his career
with a cartoon of Mark Hanna in a
suit Of dollar-mark checks, with his
foot upon the skull Of labor.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-05-09
SO TITANTJC VICTIMS BURIED
Services for Dead Held in st. Mary's
Cathedral and Brunswick Street
M. {. Church, Halifax, N. 8.

Halifax, N. S.-Impressive SER
vices for the Titanic dead we're
held in St. Mary's Cathedral and in
the Brunswick Street Methodist
church, which were attended by all of
the Halifax officials and by all OF the
mourners who have been here seek
ing their lost. Soon afterward 50
bodies, some identified, were buried
in the two cemeteries here. Each
grave was marked carefully, A com
plete description of every body was
filed with the register of deaths and
another will be held at the White Star
Offices in New York.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-05-09
PANAMA REQUESTS
U.S. intervention
POLITICAL PARTIES WANT TO BE
ASSURED OF AN HONEST
ELECTION.
RIOTS REPORTED AT DOLEGA
Action Asked Similar to That of Taft
in 19o8-Country Notified Fair
BaIIoting Would Be Forced
Fears of BIoodshed.

Panama.-The United States gov
eminent has been r%esQuested to in
tervene in the presidential election
in Panama to the extent Of seeing
that it is fairly conductd.
This fact was admitted by Presi-
dent Arosemena, in an interview. He
said that the directorate of the Union
Patriotica, the name given a party
composed Of friends of President Aro-
semena and Pedro A. Diaz. the official
candidate for the presidency, has
asked for American intervention, such
as wa accorded in the elections OF
1898, when Secretary of War Taft in,
formed the Panama government that
the election must be conducted fairly,
President Arosemena added that his
government would welcome such in
tervention. r.
The directors of the Liberal and
Conservative parties also say they
have requested the United States gov
eminent to see to it that the elections
are fair.
These requests are taken here to
indicate that the political situation in
the republic is delicate.
Reports of rioting in Dolega, fol
lowing an address by DR.. Belisaric
Porras, another candidate for the
presidency, caused a great sensation
throughout the country. The situa
ton is practically beyond control o.
the political leaders and passion runs
so high that it is declared some Sigh
incident may result in a confagration
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-05-09
nemand Mace Increase.

Albany, N. W. T. Carey of Al
bany, president Of the International
Brotherhood of Paper Makers, an or
ganization having $4,000 members, and
pther representatives of labor organi-
cations in the SO mills of the Interna-
tional Paper company will confer with
officials of that company on mill con-
ditions and the submission of a new
working agreement.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-05-09
23 INDICTED FOR LYNCHING
Fort Smith lnquisitors Score Officials
for Negroes Haneing-Names
Not Made Public.

Fort Smith, Ark.-The grand
jury which has been investigat-
ing the Iynching of Sanford Lewis, a
negro, the night Of March 20, made
its report here, returning indictments
against twenty-three persons and scor-
ing the city authorities for alleged in
efficiency in failing to dispense the
mob which broke into the city jail,
dragged Lewis out and hanged him to
a trolley pole on the main street.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-05-09
FISHERIES TREATY TO DIE
Canadian Government Expected to
Withdraw International Pact
Within Few Days.

Ottawa, Ont.--The Canadian gov
eminent is expected to withdraw
its approval Of the proposed interna-
tional fisheries treaties within a few
days. The failure Of the United States
senate to ratify the proposed arrange
ment is the cause.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-05-09
sPOONING ON STEPS BARRED
Junction City (Kas.) Passes Ordinance
Prohibiting Love Making on
School Fire Escapes.

Junction City, Kas.-Spooning on
the steps and fire escapes of the
public school buildings has been
prohibited by an ordinance passed by
the city commissioners on he request
of the superintendent, w. S. Heusner,
and the board of education.
A visit by the police recently re-
suited in the arrest of three couples,
and this was followed by the drafting
of the, ordinance.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-05-09
Freioht Handlers and Clerks Out.

Chicago.-Eight thousand freight
handlers, clerks and checkers on 20
railroads entering Chicago were or
dered out. The men had demanded in
crease in pay of SIS a month, a half
holiday on Saturday and double pay
for working on holidays. A strike or
der was sent out pending a final reply
from the railroad managers.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-05-09

A Boston reformer says each bride
groom should have q certificate OF
financial competence to support a
wife, and each bride a certificate Of
culinary competence to feed a hus.
band. In the absence OF these there
should be no wedding ceremony.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-05-09
Ran Pit on BOOK Farmers,

Columbia.-No student will be grad
uated in agriculture by the University.
Of Missouri hereafter unless he has
spent two summer vacations working
on a farm. This rule will be effect
i've next fall, and is aimed at eliminat-
ing the book farmer, who can not
hitch a horse.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-05-09

Mammoth Cave as National Resort.
Washington.-To make the Nam
moth Cave In Kentucky q national
summer and health resort by govern
mental purchase for $1,00O.oo0 was
urged upon the house military affairs
committee by prominent Kentuckians'
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-05-09

A statistician tells us that only
one song out of ninety-ive becomes
popular. Judging from the popular
songs we have heard, the worst song
Of the ninety-five is selected.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-05-09

Two Massachusetts boys have in
vented a continuance which will shut
out r~ubbernecks on party telephone
lines. II that thing Is put into use It
Is going to destroy the happiness Of
Ia lot Of people.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-05-09
Bal. Breaks Boys Neck.

Rolla.--During a ball game at Ar
Iington Dewey Loughridge, 10 years
old, son Of Alza Loughridge, threw a.
ball, striking his little brother, Edgar,
5 years old, on the back of the head,
breaking his neck and causing instant
death.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-05-09
spoonino on steps Barred.

Junction City, Kas.-Spooning on
the steps and fire escapes of the pub
lie school buildings has been prohib-
tied by an ordinance passed by the
city commissioners on the request of
the superintendent, w. s. Heusner,
and the board OF education.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-05-09
Rowing Season opens in New Vol

Rowing Season Opens in New York.
New York.-The college rowing sea-
son opens with races scheduled on To-
cal waters between the Columbia var
sity crew and the Nonpareil Rowing
club, and at Annapolis between the
University of Pennsylvania and the
naval academy.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-05-09
Louisiana prison farm Flooded.

Torras. LATHE second line Of
levee protecting the big state convict
plantation from the Mississippi ftge
at Angola, La, 0ruke. and w!laiv
short time ME ~;ooo-acre riantas
was inundated
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-05-09
Mrs. Russell SAGE mi,

New York.-Mrs. Russell Sage,
noted woman philanthropist, is in a
serious condition at her home on Fifth
avenue. She has been Ill since Sep
TENDER and her friends are appre-
hensive Of the outcome Of her illness
She is "a years old.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-05-09
writef on rernediea NV HaasicI

A writer on remedies for Beasfck.
ness suggests that II Is often useful III
lie III q tub 81 water. since the water
abscrbs much OF the shock Of the mo
tion Of the heat Transatlantic
eiers who should try this expedieAs
woald be pretty well water soaked b.
tte time trey got Eefoas
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-05-09
Montaomery city Students win.

montgomery City.-Montgomery City
.igh school, represented by Douglas
cameron and Ottmer Penn won a de-
sate with Centralia high school in,
Montgomery. Centralia's representa-
tives were Raymond Cox and Arthur
Sames.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-05-09
State treasury Statement.

Jefferson City.-There was a bal
snce in the state treasury at the close
If business April 80 of s4,28S .3S9.37.
The receipts for the month of April
we're 1000, 570.16 and the disburse-
uents during the same period amount
I'd to $461, 10000.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-05-09
Miners Reject Comprornise.

New York.-The general committee
Of the anthracite miners fatty reject
ed the compromise agreement pre-
pared by the subcommittee Of miners
and operators by which IT was expect
ed to end the coal tieup.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-05-09

Woman Posing as Man Falnts.
Erie, Pa.-Posing 40 a man for tive
years, Mrs. Alexandra Zeleski worked
in the mines, hunting her missing hus-
band. Her ruse was revealed when
she tainted. "a
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-05-09
Packers HEARING Postponed.

Jefferson City. The prosecution
against the Hammond Packing com
pany and the st. Louis Dressed Beef
and Provision company, was laid over
for hearing before Special Commits
sioner Judge Daniel Dillon Of st.
Louis, Nav %.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-05-09

London.-The British ~battleship
Empress Of India was in collision with
d German sailing vessel dit SDithead.
The tattieship's side above the maln
deck was ripped, while the merchant
man lost headgear and fore-top mast.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-05-09
Feud Leader Is Killed.

Lexington, Ky.-Ed Callahan, the
famous Breathitt county feudist, was
a~ssassinated as he stood at the door
Of his store at Crockettsville, 20 miles
from Jackson.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-05-09

Russia 10 said to be planning for the
greatest navy of dreadnoughts In the
world. And by the time 1t gets 1t built
dreadnoughts win be all out OF style.
Navies are largely built to be thrown
ton the Junk pile.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-05-09

A woman in Philadelphia broke the
record by obtaining a license to marry
three minutes after her divorce had
been granted. Compared to this. Phil
adelphia h even swifter than Reno.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-05-09
Nsaro Telephones Insults

Minden, La.--After alarming the
whole countryside by insulting tele-
phone messages to young white WON
en-. Ernest Albums, a ~19-year-old negro,
was hanged by a mob at Pellow Pine,
near here.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-05-09
Pours I've on Hubby

Mobile. Ala.-Because her husband
stayed out late at night, Mrs. Marie
Bradley poured concentrated lye or
him as he slept. He will die. II got
lonesome at night Mrs. Bradley ex-
planned to the police.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-05-09
STANDARD Oil Bees for Life.

Jefferson City.-The Standard Oil
company of Indiana, which was ousted
from Missouri and fined $4,000 by
the Missouri supreme court, filed a
motion for a modification of the iudg-
uent permitting the company to con-
dnue business in Missouri upon the
sayment of the fine and costs.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-05-09
Move for Peace in Mexico.

Mexico City.---A committee Of the
chamber Of deputies was appointed to
work for the ~pacifcation Of the coun-
try. A subcommittee will be chosen
to 90 to the north and confer with the
rebels under Orozco.