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The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-01-09
+ HOLDS
That Testimony OF Convict
ed Thief Is Worthless

Columbus, O., Jan. 6-Holding that
the testimony of a convicted thief is
worthless and not competent in court
of law, Police Judge Osborn today dis
charged Mrs. Bessie Goldsmith, of this
city, accused by A. S. Webster, 19
years old, of having purchased from
him a raincoat and failed to make a
record of the purchase, as required by
law. Webster, several months ago,
was convicted of the theft. In his rul-
ing Judge Osborn held that the testi-
mony of a man known to be thief
should not be held against person
accused of crime.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-01-09
LIBRARY
In Need Of Missing Numbers
OF Certain Magazines
(By The Librsrlsn)

At the Public Library we are in need
of the magazines named below We
shall be very grateful IL any one can
supply us from old files.
Missing numbers:
Atlantic Monthly y-1S87, February,
April, June, July, August, October,
November, December; 1901, January,
March; 1908, March, August; 1909,
May.
1908, March, August; 1909, May.
Century-19O7, November; 1909, Jan.
uary
Harper's Monthly - 1908, July, Au'
gust, November, December; 1909
June; 1910, May, August, November
North American Reyiew-1901, the
whole year; 1902, the whole year; 1908
the whole year; 1907, November, Dec
ember.
Saint Nicholas - 1907, February
April; 1910, March, April, June.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-01-09
MISTAKEN
For Taft Was WGSterVille
Man In Columbus
columbus Journal)

Mister President Taft, let nae
shake you by the hand" cried q man
in the Chittenden Hotel lobby yester-
day afternoon, as he advanced smil
ingly, with hand extended toward .
man, VINO, in appearance, is q some
what smaller edition of the president.
The man is T. B. Learned of Westsr-
vile, who is proud of the resemblance
between the executive and himself.
Scores of persons have been delud-
ed into the belief that Mr.. Taft was
in the city by seeing him in the hotel
and in the streets.
When Mr. Learned is accosted by
an admiring individual who wants to
shake his hand, he invariably extends
it and later explains the mistake.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-01-09
BOND
10 Large Sum. .Exacted From
Prospective SOn.ln.Law

st. Joseph, Mo-, Jan. GA $4,000
bond against divorce and to insure that
he provide we'll for his wife for at
least five years was the condition uh-
der which the parents of Miss Mildred
Curtis gave their consent to her mar
riage to G. w. Cossett, well-to-do
young farmer, near here.
Miss Curtis is under 1S years and
her fiance surrendered the point to
wed her.
With his two prospective brothers
in-law he called upon an attorney here
this afternoon and inquired If the
agreement he explained would be legal
When the question was answered in
the affirmative he requested the law
yer to draw up the agreement
"The agreement will be filed tomor-
row and Mildred and / will get our
marriage license" said young Cossett'
I'VE do not see the necessity OF the
agreement, but as it was the only
means that we could marry, we gave In
to her parents"
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-01-09
SUNBURNED
Although Mercury Was Down
To Thirty Below

st. Paul, Minn., Jan. &c. w. Ran
dali, President of a Minneapolis insur'
ance company, was found this morning
rubbing cold cream ON his neck and
cheeks.
Frost bitten, eh?" asked friend
Frost bit, nothing!" growled Mr.
Randall. "I'm sunburned!"
Mr.. Randall's desk Is next to a big
plate-glass window The furnace
wasn't working any too we'll yesterday
so Mr.. Randall basked In old Soils
rays. The result was that he kept
warm, but the side of his face next to
the window was burned.
The temperature was 80 below zero
at the time.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-01-09
But Was Never Asked To Do
So By Anyone
A Suit Is Filled In Common
Pleas Court
For The Purpose Of Tearing
Down A Church
columbus Dispatch)

DlbpdtCnD
Contrary to the views of many local
taxing authorities in various parts of
the state, Attorney General Hogan
Friday held that the Smith one per
cent. tax law does not make the
amount of taxes raised in 1910 for
any particular purpose the limit for
the amount to be raised for the same
purpose in 1911 or any year thereaft-
er. He explains that the total amount
levied in a taxing district shall not
exceed fifteen mills and this limitation
applies to the combined rates for all
purposes.
The law is pointed out as providing
that "if in any year the taxing au-
thorities of any taxing district shall
desire to raise less amount of taxes
for particular purpose than was lev
led for such purposes in the year 1910,
the amount of taxes that may be lev
led for another or other purposes, may
be correspondingly increased" Empha-
sis is placed upon the laws REQUIRE
ment that the aggregate amount raised
In 1911 must not exceed the aggregate
amount for all purposes raised in 1910.
The opinion Of the attorney general
states that if the budget commission
erroneously certifies to the county au-
ditor an amount to be levied in excess
of the amount levied in any taxing dis
trict In 1910, such excess cannot be
identified as belonging to levy for
any particular purpose
1t ia held that no court could change
any single levy in such certiflcation
In reducing the total levy SO as to
bring 1t within the amount raised in
the year 1910. The budget commits
sion, in case of this kind, the attor-
ney general explains, has not complet-
ed it's duties and the auditor may re-
fuse to obey the certification contain
ing such an error, or a taxpayer could
institute injunction proceedings. In
other words, the attorney general in
sists that it is the duty of the budget
commission to correct it's own errors
by revising it's certification, so that all
taxpayers will be treated alike
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-01-09
ponkeys In Egypt.

In Egypt the women still follow the
ancient custom of riding on donkeys'
The animals are small and well train
ed and carry their burdens about with
sut remonstrance. The riding under
these conditions demands no especial
skill of horsemanship. The women
make a great convenience of these lit
tie steeds, riding them to market or to
their shopping as well as ON consid-
cradle journeys.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-01-09
ELL
On Icy Pavement And Cut
Cash On Forehead

Mr.. James Harkness met with an
unfortunate accident while walking on
South Main street Saturday morning.
He was making his way along the side
walk when his foot slipped on a small
patch of ice and he fell, striking his
forehead with considerable force. A
bad cash was inflicted over his left
eye. He went to the Office Of a physi.
clan where the wound was dressed.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-01-09
HEATH Goes IN
QUEST OF Dove
Hanna'S Lieutenant Gets Back
10 Political Game.
WILL SMOOTH OUT WRINKLES

Starts on Trip to Pacific Coast For
AVowed Purpose of Getting War
ring Factions Into Harmony Camp.
Is Working For No Particular Can
didate, but Wants Unity Of Action
In OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Boom
let Makes Appearance.
Washington, Jan. g. Perry s.
Heath"s departure on tour of the
Pacific coast, the Rocky mountain,
the northwestern states and other
states west of the Missouri river,
with view to corralling uninstruct-
ed delegations to the national con-
vention next June, is the very latest
feature of the Republican preslden-
tial situation.
Before leaving town Mr.. Heath said
that his tour was not in the interest
of President Taft or Colonel Roose-
welt, but that he represented Repub-
licans who were inclined to believe
that neither could or should be elect
ed, and that the nomination should
go to candidate who could unite
the disoordant elements in the nation
al party. Mr.. Heath referred to the
political end of the Republican party
in most of the states which in n
number of campaigns had given their
electoral vote to the Republicans.
He remarked that the Republicans
In most of these states were torn by
factional disputes and that the Re-
publican organizations in them had
been almost shot to pieces within
the last several years. Mr.. Heath
recounted the turmoil between the
Taft and anti-Taft men, the disturb
ances between the Roosevelt and
anti-Roosevelt men and the friction
created by LaFollette and his fol-
lowers, and SO on down the list.
Mr.. Heath added that his tour was
not in the interest of any single Re-
publican presidential possibility, but
that 1t represented a hope that the
delegations from the states he is to
visit will find 1t agreeable to leave
themselves open to discussion and
counsel when they arrive in the con-
vention city.
Was Hanna Lieutenant.
Mr., Heath is best remembered as
one Of the chief lieutenants of the
late Marcus A. Hanna 1t was Mr..
Heath who, in 1894 and 1895, under
the direction Of Mr.. Hanna, travelled
broadcast through the land solidify-
ing delegates to the national conven-
ton Of 1895 for Mckinley. 1. is the
belief Of many Republicans that Mr..
Heath can organize the remnants of
the old Hanna machine into nu-
cleus which may become a cohesive
power In determining the selection
of a Republican candidate in Chi
cago In June. The attitude of the
presidents supporters has not al
tered one jot. They believe that if
the president can not win in the ap-
preaching national struggle, no Re-
publican can.
There are very eminent Republi-
cans In this city who seriously tell
you that quite number Of their
brethren have been aware that in a
quiet way boomlet for George w.
Wickersham. attorney general, has
been started. There is a vagueness
about this boomlet that is rather
mysterious, and yet there Is no ques-
tion but that 1t has been discussed
and its features remarked In some
of the inner circles Of Washington.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-01-09
CANCER PROVES FATAL
Wife ef Justice Day Passes Away at


Wife ef Justice Day Passes Away at
Canton, Ohio.
Canton, o., Jan. 6.-Ms. William
r. Day, wife Of Judge Day of the
United States supreme court, died in
her home here from cancer of the
spine. Her husband has been at her
bedside all winter, refusing to leave
her to attend the sessions of the su-
preme court.
She is the mother Of United States
Judge William L. Day of Cleveland
and also of Attorneys Rufus and Lu-
ther Day Of Cleveland. The fourth
son, Stephen, is an attorney of Chi
cago. The four sons were at her
bedside when death came.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-01-09
To Remove Church.

A suit has been filed in the probate
court of Knox county by William B.
Pelter against j. 7. Robinson ct al.
The plaintiff states that the defend
ants are interested and part owners
In property located in Hilliar township
on which is located building which
in former years was occupied for
church purposes by the Free Will
Baptists. The plaintiff states that such
denomination has ceased to exist and
that the property is going to ruin and
should be torn down. The plaintiff
therefore asks for an order from the
court giving him permission to remove
the building. Waight & Moore are the
attorneys for the plaintiff.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-01-09
The Steeplechase.

The first steeplechases were literally
.'chases to steeple." The earliest we
can discover was n match in 1852 be
tween Edmund Blake and Mr.. O'Cal
laghan over four and half miles OF
stiff country between the church OF
Buttevant and st. Leger church spire
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-01-09
BOTH SIDES CONFIDENT
Licking County Votes Today OF
LIQUOR Proposition.

Newark, O., Jan. 6.-Newark is to-
day voting on the saloon issue under
the provisions of the Rose county
option law. Both vets and drys pre-
dict victory.
In the past two weeks both organ
izations have spent considerable
money for advertising and speakers.
The drys have used the Etherington
lynching as campaign material, while
the vets have called attention to the
alleged failure of the Rose law to
prohibit and the loss of saloon rev
enue.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-01-09
BEER
Was Used To ExtinguiSh Fire
In Philadelphia

Philadelphia, Penn, January g.
That beer is versatile liquid, with
more capabilities than bubbling and
overrunning the cup of joy, was shown
today at big brewery here when it
was used to extinguish flames that
threatened the destruction of the
plant. The fire started by the burst
ing on an ammonia pipe. All the win
dows in the rear of the building were
shattered by the explosion, and fumes
of ammonia drove firemen back, but
employees of the brewery coupled a
line of hose to big stock vat and
with the beer conquered the blaze in
a few minutes.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-01-09
state of Ohio, city of Toledo, L..
Lucas County SS'

state of Ohio, city of Toledo. lee
Lucas County.
Frank j. Cheney makes oath that ha Is
senior partner of the firm of f. ]. Cheney
& Co, doing business in the City of To-
ledo. County and State aforesaid, and
that said firm will pay the sum of ONE.
HUNDRED DOLLARS for each and ev-
cry case of Catarrh that cannot be cured
by the use of HALLS CATARRH CURE
FRANK ]. CHENEY,
Sworn to before me and subscribed Ia
my presence. this 9Th day of December.
A. ID. 1856.
(SeaD A. w. GLEASON
Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally
and acts directly upon the blood and mus
cous surfaces Of the system. Send foe
testimonials. free.
T. ]. CHENEY & CO.. Toledo. o.
Sold by all Druggists. 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-01-09

If your children are subject to at
tacks of Group, watch for the first
symptom, hoarseness. Give Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy as soon as the
attack may be warded off. For sale
by all dealers.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-01-09

cooperation among these classes. he
tween these two extremes there are
all grades OF schools, good and bad"
The large number OF visitors lasa
month indicated splendid interes, IA
school affairs.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-01-09
va Ba-Chi Club
Holds Meeting

The members of the Ya-Ba-Ch club
held very pleasant meeting at the
Pythian armory on Friday evening.
Eighteen couples were present to en-
joy dancing. Music was furnished by
Mild's orchestra. 1t was decided to
give a Hard Time" social on the even
ing of January %.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-01-09

In closing his report, Rev. FIR. Null
hane says: "Of this cash balance ST.
044.23 is cemetery fund and $1,44
church fund. OF the cemetery fund
1000 $3.50 of which is perpetual care
fund.- is invested and drawing interest.
We have no debt of any kind"
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-01-09
A)SWSesaa,sy SSsa,y
Hold Initiation
And Banquet

The Phi Sigma Chi fraternity held
an initiation and banquet at their
chapter rooms on West High street
Friday evening. Immediately follow
ing the initiation the banquet was
served, twenty-five members being
seated. Mr.. Dan G. Stone acted as
toastmaster and toasts we're respond
ed to by Mr. Walter Englehardt, Dom
aid NJ. Snow, Earnest Hadley and
Clarence Anderson.
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j. MISSIONARY SOCIETY !
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Baptist

Baptist
The regular monthly meeting of the
Baptist Missionary society was held
Friday afternoon at the home of Mrs
VIM. E. Sanderson, Coshocton avenue
The devotional exercises We're led
by Mrs. Haymer.
There was general discussion on
"The Porto Rico of Today"
Mrs. Poppleton was the leader of the
porgram, which was given as follows;
THE Attractions"-Mrs. Poppleton
"Glimpses of the Island"-Mrs
Vance.
History of Gloria"--Mrs Bartlett
Solo-Mrs. Smith.
Prayer-Mrs. Sandy.
During the social hour, refreshments
were served by Mrs. Ralph Ransom.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-01-09
Miscellaneous
Shower Given

A miscellaneous shower was given
Miss Mollie Fawcett at her home in
Buckeye City Friday afternoon. About
twenty guests we're present during
the afternoon which was spent in a
very pleasant manner. Refreshments
were served. Miss Fawcett will be
united in marriage to Mr.. Lake Walk
er of Centerburg in the near future.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-01-09
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j. BIRTHS y
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A daughter was born Friday even
ing to Mr.. and Mrs. Guy Van Nostrand
who reside near Pike church,
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-01-09

The New York widow who says she
simply can't provide for her five-year-
old boy on $4,000 year must be try
ing to keep his clothes spotless and
his shoes shined all the time,
Emma Eames denies the story that
she is to give up grand opera.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-01-09

John E. Kellerd is appearing In New
Zealand in Shakespearean repertoire.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-03-15
STRIKE OF 100000 MINERS
: PRACTICALLY CERTAIN

"a SlT1ke III the three anthracite
coal districts beginning April l },
involving nearly 100000 miners,
is practical certainty as the re-
suit of the breaking off OF nego-
tiations between a committee
from the United Mine Workers
and representatives of the opera
tors association today. Both
sides say they will make no con-
cessions to insure peace,
The meeting between the OPP
orators and miners was brief.
President White for the employees
the suggestion of tn operators
that the present agreement which
expires at midnight, March 81,
be renewed.
After hearing the statement of
White, the operators said they
still refused the demands of the
miners, and the meeting brokeup
abruptly. No arrangements were
made for another conference.
The miners cited the high cost
of living as an argument for in
creased wages, and declared that
the findings of the anthracite
commission was not meant to
hold for all time. 1t was also
said that though the operators
baked at taking union dues out |
of the miners pay envelopes,
claiming it was violation Of the
law, in other districts, where the
men were well organized, dt was |
done. It was pointed out that the
operators deducted direct for the
powder the men were forced to
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-03-15

What made him so annoyed?
He told his wife she had no
judgment at all, and she looked
him over and said she was be-
ginning to realize.it.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-03-15

EONVICTSSAYTHEY'RE AS
GOOD AS POLITICIANS :
Ozark, Mo-, March 15.-The
prisoners in the county Jail here
are, strong for T. R. But they
are against primaries. They ia
vor conventions on the, slightest
provocation, as some of them
might be as lucky as four con-
victs were here today.
81 The county convention was
held here to select delegates to
the state convention. The Roose-
welt people were shy on rooters,
and four men, whose terms in Jail
would not have expired for sew
eral days, were paroled and press
ed into service. Roosevelt badges
were pinned on them and thy
were seated in the conEntion.
Before being taken to the hall
the men were dined, cleand UP,
and then escorted to'the meeting.
Sure, we're for Roosevelt"
said one of the paroled men. IF
1T hadn't. been for him we'd been
in Jail, wouldn't we? And we're
just as good delegates as them
Taft fellers. They're politicians,
and we're paroled convicts. .Yot
know we'll vote for Teddy, as
many times as we can" II
-0-O-
Mr.. N. Peck don't like it so
| wont do it, and l want you to
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-03-15

Mr.. N. Peek don't like it so
| wont do it, and l want you to
understand that no woman ever
made a fool out of me.
Mrs. N. 1Peck-Oh,, indeedl
Who did it, then,
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-05-16
iiOOSllNFlT INVADED TAITS
ilOME STATE YESTERDAY.


INNTON, Ohl0I NAV IT, C0lOuoI
Roosevelt made several moro than IA,
l3 scheduled speeches IN his first day
ui the primaries campuign In
ohlo, concluding here with pre-
pared speech 10 large audience, llif
path crossed that OF President Tart
several times ia The eastern part of
the state aud ne Was greeted by large,
sometimes huge crowds, which often
were demonstratiye.
~ wish to make the Issue one Of
principle ana not Of abuse he de-
clarcd early IN the day, saying thar
the president Is 20 have monopoly
Of the use of personalities.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-05-16

The oil operators In the Bird Creek
district are making good headway
with the subscription paper which is
being circulated by i. A. Gillespie.
Verne Nensel Oscar Howard and 9th
els, the object being to build a model
road from Tulsa north into the Bird
Crock district. The provision is be-
ing made for maintenance as we'll as
the completion of the road. After eV-
cry rain storm road drags Will be
used and II Is likely to become the
iavorite drive outside of Tulsa In any
direction II is of great interest TO
mot only the oil men, but the public
at large that his road he built and
maintained under the supervision of
these wide awake business men, but
II is a matter Of grave concern that
II should be necessary that the county
commissioners would allow this to be
done. There Is no reason why, with
the great amount of taxable property
In the district affected. II should be-
come necessary that roads be built by
private subscription, and II is hoped
that at least in other directions the
county commissioners see that pass
able roads are maintained II Is said
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-05-16
Chambcr Of Deputies Dissolved,

BRUSSELS, May 15 The Chamber
Of deputies was dissolved today by
royal decree and "a general election
convoked for June ,. It is said tho
liberals viii combine with the social
lists against the clerlcals ana the fight
promises to be a very bitter one. The
chief demand of the liberals and so
cialists is for unrestricted general sur
frage and obligatory education.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-05-16

JEFFERSON CITY Mo, May 15.-
The Standard on company paid n fine
OF 10000 TO the clerk Of the supreme
court today as result Of being prose
cuted as a trust.
There Is n motion pending before
the court asking that the company be
permitted to pay the fine, together
with all costs OF the prosecution and
hat the order ousting II from the state
be withheld so long as 1t obeys the
laws.
The Republic oil Company, which
was also found guilty is expected now
to paY its fine
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-05-16
Minnesota strong for Teddy.

ST PAUL, May Minnesota a
delegates 10 the national republican
convention probably viii be instructed
for Theodore Roosevelt. Complete
returns from yesterdays conventions
seem TO assure this. with the rlec-
ton of six delegates at large 10y tho
state convention at Minneapolis Thurs
day the delegation win be complete,
Tho state convention VIII be divided
thus Roosevelt $40, Talt 20, La
Toilette 1914.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-05-16
HARMONY TnIk PrcNniIs.

NASHVILLE, Tenn, May 15.-Har-
mony talk prevails around the dem
ocratic headquarters on the eve of the
state convention which will meet here
tomorrow TO select the entire state
delegation TO the national convention
at Baltimore and the indications are
that an uninstructed delegation will
be sent