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The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1912-05-02
INSURANCE LOSS
OF TITANIC HEAVY
FROM UNDERWRITERS REPORT


Enormous Insurance losses will result
from the sinking Of the White Star
liner Titanic on her maiden trip to
New York. II many Of the men among
the first-cahin passengers are lost the
total may approach $50, 600, 600. The
vessel itself is understood 10 have cost
10000, 600, with an insurance Of ap-
proximately 81. 500, 900, the bulk Of
which is placed in London LlOyds. In
addition il is estimated that $40, OOO 600
Of insurance has been placed chiefly in
Lloyds on specie. bullion and securities
in transit This is the heaviest single
loss the London Lloyds has ever SUI
fered and follows a series Of unusually
large losses at sea during recent years.
The underwriters at Lloyds were
staggered at the news, but il is de-
clared that the insurance on the lost
vessel is so evenly distributed that
none Of the underwriters are likely to
be hard hit. The reassuring cable dis
patches received Monday bad sent the
reinsurance rates down 20 25 per cent
and the underwriters closed up at
night hopeful that all was well.
When they reopened Tuesday morning
a little business was done at 80 gum
cas- but the rate quickly was raised
to 95, which is known as a total loss
rate. The exact amount Of property
loss was hard TO ascertain. Under
writers said they could not say ae-
curately what securities we're on board.
1t was estimated, however, that,
with the cargo, the Titanic would rep
resent value Of approximately $l2,-
500, 600. OF this total $3.50, 600 was
retained by the White Star Company
at its own risk, and the balance was
placed on the insurance market in Lon
don, Liverpool, Hamburg and else
where.
The loss sustained is the largest on
record in connection with one "bot-
tom.
Heavy losses are also involved on
property Of passengers, insurance on
high-grade cargo carried and liability
and damage claims which may be laid
against the steamship company. These
will fall on the international Mercan-
tile Marine Corporation, which main
tains an insurance fund which was
moIt tudH WipSu buh ny hhi0 oiibiS
disaster.
The liability of the steamship com
pany for the property Of passengers is
limited to 500 for each passenger, but
a special insurance can be arranged
with the company by the filing of a
special statement Of the value and the
payment OF the premium. In addition
the company is liable for over million
dollars. under the British compensation
act. for the death of the crew, assum-
ing that all of the 800 are gone.
Inquiry of San Francisco underwrt-
ers brought little information concern
ing the insurance involved in the
Titanic disaster, no direct adyices
having been received from eastern or
foreign sources. 1t Is known that up
wards of one million dollars was
carried upon the lives of the ships
passengers by the Travellers Insurance
Company. Assessor Washington
Dodge, of San Francisco, passenger
Of the ill-fated vessel, who has been
reported lost, carried accident insur-
ance with the Travellers for $40. 900.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1912-05-02
Salt Production

Michigan is the second salt-produc-
ing state in the Union, being surpassed
only by New York. The output OF salt
IN the state in the year 1910, according
to the United States Geological Sur
vey, was 8, 1852, O22 barrels, or 1923, 2S3
tons, valued at 81, ,23l, 1852. Our total
salt production in 1910 was 3O 3O5, CSC
barrels, against only 979,3 barrels
imported, valued at $3.50, 1929. AT the
same time we exported salt to the
value of $500. 1876.
The Indications are that the salt pro-
duction for 1871 will show an increase
over the figures for the preceding
wear.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1912-05-02
Good Lumber Year

The current year, it is said, will
prove one of the best periods in the
history of the lumber industry, the
demand for forest products of Oregon
being the best since the period follow
ing the San Francisco fire, when the
forests of the northwest were drawn
upon heavily to rebuild that city.
Prosperous conditions in the lumber
trade will be felt generally throughout
Oregon, so widespread is this industry.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1912-05-02
Notice to the Public

WE fd
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O without
persuade
beakte while
o take eioern
oEechC
old charges? the Hood River Gas
tmbm VcePede local
faith according
hMs?
acwih dummco
How will
@dndno the where it will be
beck from the
the Hood
BUT THIS THEY
eIooRv the Hydro
t For the Hydro
they will
the Hood River Electric Co. Gsta the Pacific Co.
little thinking They
the Rip Van Wmle class long shot
eo o the Hood River City
adVaIe Hood
Northwest
the Electric Co., public utilities
EVANS President HydroElecrc Company
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1912-05-02
A RaIl.plaYer

Teacher lin a geography cass) {:
"John, you may tell the class what a
league is. "
John promptly Eight baseball
clubs is league. " May Lipplncott s
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1912-05-02

"Oh mother, may 90 out to vote?"
"Oh, yes, my darling Ruth. dear;
Wear your best hat and your pony-skin
coat,
But don't 20 near the booth, dear. Z"
May Lippincotts.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1912-05-02

Wanted G5)' Young Men 10 come TO the
Young Mems Athletic Club meeting held at
Grace L. Il, Church Gymnasium, sunday at
10 a m NJ :. Frederick Sec.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-02-20
POLITICAL
STATE SENATOR

Please announce that am a candi
date for the nomination of State Sen.
ator for this district, subject to the en-
dorsement of the Democrats of Knox
county, through their delegates to be
elected at the primaries to be held
May 21st.
COLUMBUS EWALT.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-02-20
JUST "GRAND-sTANDiNe"

The constitutional convention at
Columbus is putting ON continuous
vaudeville. The next stunt to be
pulled off will be Nv Roosevelt, who ls
coming out to Ohio To deliver an ad-
dress before that body, ostensibly to
help the delegates solve some ques-
tions that cOnfront them. II is doubt
ful whether Roosevelt ever saw the
present constitution of Ohio and 1t Is
likely that he doesn't know what prop
ositions are before the convention.
His advice, therefore. would be value
less, even II he had any advice to Of
fer His coming TO Ohio at this time
is to do some "grand.standing" with
view of promoting his candidacy for
the Republican nomination for presl
dent The constitutional convention
would attain higher regard among
the people of Ohio II IL got down to
business and Quit ioaning itself as a
vehicle in the political game
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-02-20
SALE OF YERkES
COLLECTION OPENED

New York, Feb 19-Art lovers and
connoisseurs thronged the ball room
of the Plaza Hotel today at the open
ing of the exhibition and sale of the
paintings, art work of gold, silver,
and other metals, enamels, ceramics,
textiles, embroideries, laces, carvings,
etc, belonging to the estate of the
late Mrs. Mary Adelaide Yerkes. The
sale will last three days and is attract.
ing unusual interest among collectors
Particularly interesting Is the list OF
paintings, which includes works by
some of the most famous masters OF
all periods. The collection was formed
by Mr.. Yerkes, the noted promoter
and street railway magnate of Chica,
go, London and other cities, who died
few years ago. The sale, which was
ordered by the executors of the estate
of Mrs. Yerkes will be conducted by
the American Art Association of this
city.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-02-20
TRY THE REFERENDUM

There. is proposition before the
Ohio constitutional convention to give
women the right to vote. The PROPOSE
ton has the vigorous support OF wo'
men who desire that the elective fran.
chise be conferred upon them, Re
Gently there has sprung up In the
state an organization of women who
are opposed 20 the proposition Both
the suifragettes and the anti-sutirag-
cites are making considerable noise
and the latter proclaim that the form
or do not represent the general view
OF the women of Ohio on the sub
ject Now, here IL chance to use
the referendum. Why not refer the
question direct TO the women OF Ohio
by holding an election at which only
women Ehali vote and let them say
whether they want tho franchise
Maybe they do: maybe they don't
Let's find out
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-02-20
Miss Jennie Underwood

Word was received in the city Mon
day afternoon of the news of the deatf
of Miss Jennie Underwood, which oc
Cured Monday morning at Grant hos
pital, Columbus, the result of an oper
alton which she underwent last Fri
day for gall-stones.
The deceased was a sister of Mrs
James G. Scott Of this city and re
sided in Mt. Vernon for several years
For number of years she held re
sponsible position in the Office at the
state hospital, Columbus.
Mrs. Scott was at the bedside Of
her sister when death came
The remains will be brought to Mt
Vernon Monday evening and will be
taken to the home of Mr.. and Mrs. ]
c. Scott, Mansfield avenue.
Funeral announcement later.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-02-20

commenting to the Democracy Of Ohio
Congressman William G Sharpe Of
this district as a suitable candidate for
governor. will be enthusiastically ap-
proved by the Democratic voters of
Knox county.
Congressman Sharpe occupies the
attitude of not being an ayowed can
didate for the nomination for COVER
nor Although prominently mentioned
in connection with the nomination, he
has not announced his candidacy nor
sought to form an organization to pro.
mote his interests in that direction
Should the nomination come his way
1t will be because the party repre-
sentives In the coming state conven
tion desire that he assume the leader
ship, in which event he would doubt
less accept the commission.
Mr.. Sharpe would make an ideal
candidate for governor, and In his
hands the standard would be carried
to victory.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-02-20
PROGRAM
For Annual Meeting Of Moth.
erS And Teachers Club

The Mothers and Teachers club of
the Third ward school will hold their
second annual open meeting Wednes.
day evening, February 21st, at the
school building. The following pro.
gram will be given at eight o'clock
Prayer-Rev. %. d. Barnett.
Piano Solo--Miss Helen Shireman.
Remarks-Prof. J. s. Alan.
Quartet-Mesdames Daniel Nc.
Feely, Herbert Smith, c. H. Crumley
and II. w. Blair.
Remarks-Rev. e. d. Barnett.
Solo-Mrs. H. w. Blair.
Talk-Miss Headington.
Quartet-Mesdames Daniel Nc.
Feeley, Herbert Smith, C. H. Crumley
and H. w. Blair.
Plano Duet-Misses Elizabeth Owen
and Margaret Beam.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-02-20
ARREST
OF A Woman For DlSOrdePly
Conduct

Mamie Benson was arrested on
Monday morning by Chief of Police r.
s. Clements on warrant sworn out
before Mayor A. A. Perrine by John
Auskings, neighbor Of the Benson
home at 105 East Water street. She
Is charged with disorderly conduct
Her hearing was set for Tuesday af-
ternoon at o'clock before the mayor
Auskings alleges that on Friday ev-
ening of last week a general disturb.
ance took place in the neighborhood
and that 1t was caused by Mamie Ben
son. She was released until the time
of her hearing on her own recognize
ance.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-02-20
AARMoN's ENDORSEMENT

The resolutions adopted by the
Democratic executive committee of
Knox county, at its meeting last Sat
urday, and which appear elsewhere
in this issue of the Banner, will re-
ceive a hearty response of commenda-
ton from the rank and file of the
Democracy of Knox county.
The Democrats of Knox county have
a full appreciation OF the excellent
service given the people of Ohio by
Gov. Harmon, and have naught but
condemnation for the handful of NAL
contents, who, disappointed In not Sc
curing from Gov Harmon the offices
they sought are seeking revenge for
their grievances by lighting the gov
ernor's advancement to the presiden-
cy.
On both occasions of his election as
governor, Knox county gave majori
ty to Judson Harmon. the last time
giving him the unprecedented majori
ty of 500. That demonstrated the ap
proval of Gov. Harmon's course by the
people of Knox county. Since that
time he has done nothing to lower the
high regard in which he was held by
the voters, but on the contrary his
course during his present term has
only added to the esteem in which he
is held for the splendid achievements
he has accomplished for the people OF
Ohio.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-02-20
MANUSCRIPTS
Of The Late Vaughan Hester
May Be Published
New York Times)

It appears that the late Vaughan
Kester left behind him several book
manuscripts, one of which will be pub
lished In the near future. This will
be followed In time by two, possible
three, others.
The first of Mr.. Kester's posthumous
manuscripts to be printed was writ.
ten In part before and in part after
"The Prodigal Judge" He showed the
first draft to friend, who Is widely
known as critic of literature, and
this friend advised that trhe author
make certain changes In the manu-
script. He saw the justice of this, but
instead OF making these changes i'm
mediately he laid 1t away and went to
work on "The Prodigal Judge" He be.
came so absorbed In this story that he
did not interrupt his work on 1t until
1t was finished. After Its acceptance
by his publishers, Mr. Kester set tc
work on the revision of his former
manuscript and the last of the changes
were made In 1t just short time prev
ious to his death
This, II Is said, is by far the most
Important thing he ever did and
friends who knew of It's existence were
afraid that he had not completed the
revision he desired to make on it
After his death the manuscript was
discovered carefully put away, ant
upon examination II was found tha
the author had revised It completely.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-02-20
THE DIVORCE RING
Chicago Cor. New York world)

Chicago Cor. New York World)
A new fad In the Chicago divorce
colony has been started by Mrs. Ma.
rina del Gado Parke, divorced wife Of
the Secretary of the Board of Super
vising Traction Engineers. She ex-
planned to friends the Significance of a
plain gold band ring on her little fin.
ger.
Why, that's a divorce ring" she
said IL invented it, And now quite a
few women are wearing rings like it.
Pretty soon everybody will know that
plain ring on the right little finger
means its wearer is divorced, and the
plan of indicating a PERSONS matri.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-02-20
SIMPLE HOME REMEDIES

have proven to be not only safer. but
far more effective than any combina-
ton of drugs.
Nearly forty years ago the now
famous Lydia r.. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound was a simple home remedy
made by the woman whose name 1t
bears, ,on her kitchen stove, from the
roots and herbs of the field, and sup.
piled to friends and neighbors with
out cost.
The wonderful success of Lydia E.
pinkham's Vegetable Compound in
alleviating the sufferings of woman
kind, has made it known in every
home in our land, and now recognized
the world over as the standard rem
edy for female ills.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-02-20

monial status in this way will come in.
to general use.
It's SO economical, too. The d.
vorced woman can have her wedding
ring cut down to fit the little finger.
THE divorce ring will save lot of
embarrassment. New acquaintances
will not inquire about your husband,
and old friends who haven't heard OF
your divorce will not embarrass them
selves with awkward questions
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-02-20
+ i. i. 1. i. 4 + + = X i. i. 4 i
+ DEATHS 4
+ !. y. \. =. X + + i. 4 + + i j.
Mary ]. Erederlcks

Mrs. Mary j. Fredericks died at her
home north of Fredericktown Satur.
day night at about 10 o'clock after an
illness of several months caused by
tuberculosis. She was a widow So
years of age at the time of her death
and is survived by one son and one
daughted. The funeral at the Presby
terian church in Fredericktown Tues
day afternoon at o'clock, Rev. II
NJ. Noble officiating. Interment In
Forest cemetery at Fredericktown.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-02-20
RUB IT IN THOROUGHLY

A sprain or strain should have i'm.
mediate attention to check the swell.
ing. Rub on, and rub In thoroughly
tIanfords Balsam of Myrrh and you
viii have quick relief Always have a
bottle en- hand for accidents.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-02-20
PITNEY SUCCEEDS HARLAN

Washington, d. c., Feb. l9---Presi
dent Taft today nominated Mahlon Pit
ney to the supreme bench to succeed
Justice Harlan.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-02-20

The First

is the last date of Bargains in Wall
Papers, Carpets, Rugs, Linoleums, Oil
Cloths and Dinner Sets at The Arnold
Store, Mt. Vernon, Ohio. The reduced
prices on these lines means money
saved on all spring purchases before
the date of our invoice.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-08-01
Going away This
Summer? Read This
To Prospective TraveIers:--
To Prospective Travellers :--

Before eavlna city your trip, In and
your Of and security for your vuabes by
t2kinu advantage Of excellent facilities
you Letter OF Credit or book of Travellers
Cheques will find the safe and most convenient form
currency whatever country travel You Will be
inconvenience and avoid the dangers Of short
change" foreign countries.
Within the walls Vault, Safe De
Boxes-rentng from $500 and uPward-wheren
you your valuable eweIry etc And in our
Storage may rented reasonable rates,
your siVerware and valuable bulky articles
BETTER DO THIS BEFORE YOU GO OFF.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-08-01

r.. W. 8NERS Asst. Cashier
A. 9I. HGJRGsTRGM.AsSt Cash.
". ~. SNsfMGRS Asst. Cnsh.
A. J. HANSELE. Asst. Cashier
Charlevoix county herald., 1912-06-01
MRS. SELBY AND PRIZE BABY

"T have always used Cuticura Soap
and no other for my baby and he has
never had a sore of any kind. He
does not even chafe as most babies
do. I feel sure that It is all owing to
Cuticura Soap, for ne is fine and
healthy. and when five months old,
won prize in baby contest. It
makes my heart ache to go into so
many homes and see a sweet-faced
baby with the whole top of its head
q solid mass of scurf, caused by poor
soap. always recommend Cuticura,
and nine times out of ten the next
time / see the mother she says: Oh!
l am so glad you told me Of Cuticura. "
(Signed) Mrs. G. A. Selby. Redondo
Beach, California, Jan. Is, 1911.
Although Cuticura Soap and Oint'
ment are sold everywhere, sample
of each, with 32-page book. will be
mailed free on application to "Cuti
cura," Dept. L, Boston.
Charlevoix county herald., 1912-06-01
COnv0IeScentS
By Donald Allen

Copyright, 1912. by Associated Literary
II anybody had suggested to Miss
May Forbes, of Forbes Manor, that
she wiring the neck Of the parrot she
had had for a pet for the last three
years, she would have given that per-
son a glance so awful that con-
gestive chill must have followed. That
parrot had a scream that could be
heard half a mile away against the
wind. She could say that Polly want
ed a cracker. She could hang head
downwards from her perch. When
stranger called, especially subscrip-
tion book agent with a large family
to support, she could inquire in ag-
gressive tones what in the devil he
wanted.
That parrot had a score or more OF
cute and cunning tricks, and there
was a bit of sentiment connected with
her besides. A sea captain had
brought her back from a far-off land,
presented her to Miss May with his
love, and had then sailed away again
with a shipload of kerosene in blue
painted barrels and had never been
heard of since. Not a barrel had
come ashore. Not one OF the crew
had turned up on South street to ex-
plain over his beer that the captain
was or was not doing as well as could
be expected under the circumstances.
Miss Forbes was not one to crush out
sentiment by wringing a parrots
neck.
One day, while hurrying home fol
fear Polly might be lonesome. the
young lady stumbled over barrel
that some boy had left On the side
walk She was carried home and the
doctor called. He could find no brok
en- bones, but after long and serious
thought he decided that she had
wrenched herself and must take the
tenderest care of herself for many
days to come. And now, while prop
Charlevoix county herald., 1912-06-01


ped up in an easy-chair and tired of
reading, how the girl did bless the
memory of the man that had given
her the parrot! She could watch the
birds tricks and talk to her by the
hour.
About the time that barrel had
brought about the wrench the
Smythes had moved out from next
door and the Islingtons had moved in.
Miss May had been told that there
were a father and mother and son, the
latter about % years old. He had
been brought to the house in a car
riage. A few days before, while try
ing to beat the record of the high
Jump, he had twisted his ankle and
would be disabled for weeks. One ac-
cident was a wrench and the other a
twist.
Young Mr. Hugh Islington did not
own a pet parrot. Had he been pre-
sented with one he would have brain
ed her with an ak within the hour.
His pet, outside of high jumping, was
the violin. He could make one talk.
He could also make people talk for
three blocks around. Scarcely had he
been carried into the house when that
violin began to wall out its musical
notes. 1t walled high and It walled
low, and as Miss May Forbes
wrenched ears caught the sounds she
started and exclaimed
Gracious, mother, but what's hap
pening nowl"
"Only the young man next door
playing on the fiddle. dear"
only playing on the fiddle! Only!
Only! And | must be wrenched again
wrench upon wrench Mother
waken up Polly"
Polly was given a poke and she
opened her eyes and ears and scream
ed out. She had rival at last. The
idea that something had come into the
neighborhood to compete with heI
voice maddened her, and she set out
| to do justice to the occasion.
Great snakes, mother, but what "
that" gasped young Islington as he
ceased to draw tho bow to turn pale.
Charlevoix county herald., 1912-06-01

terribly. Marked Improvement IoIIoW'
ed the use of Doan's Kidney Pills and
In six weeks was well woman. MY
friends and relatives marvel at my
recovery"
when Your Back Is Lame, Remem'
Der the Name-DOAN'S." 60c all stores.
Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, n. Y.
Charlevoix county herald., 1912-06-01
Hard on the Other One.

One hot summer day Kentucky
beau stopped at a florists to order a
box of flowers sent to his lady love.
At the same time he also purchased a
design for the funeral OF a friend.
On the card for his girls box he
wrote:
Hoping these may help you bear
the heat"
The other card bore the one word.
sympathy"
Very soon the girl telephoned:
Thank yon so much for the flowers,
but why did you write sympathy on
the card?"
Charlevoix county herald., 1912-06-01
HERE IS HER OWN STATEMENT.

Paw Paw, Mich" Two years ago l suffered
very severely with displacement could not
be on my feet for a long time. My physician
treated me for several months without much re-
lief. and at last sent me to Ann Arbor for an OPP
Grafton / was there four weeks and came home
suffering worse than before. My mother advised
me to try Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound, and did. To-day am well and strong
and do all INV own housework owe my health
to lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and
advise every woman who is afflicted with any
female complaint to try it."-Mrs. ORvILLE Rock,
r. r No g. Paw Paw, Mich.
Charlevoix county herald., 1912-06-01
Time.

How long have you been a widow,
Mrs. Weed?"
1T will be year the 4th OF next
month"
Dear me, Is 1t as long as that?
How time fiies!"
"Oh, do you think SO? Well. II you
ever have to wait year to look pleas
ant when men offer you attentions
you'll give up the idea that time Is
much of a flyer"