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The Washington times., 1912-05-16
President Taft Sleeps
Late-To Have Easy Day

CLEVELAND. Ohio. May 16.-Presi-
dent Taft slept late this morning in his
private car, which reached Cleveland at
1890 a. m., and was Immediately
switched to the Lake Shore tracks I'm
Gordon Park.
This was to be a day of comparative
rest for the President. Two talks in
factory districts and a mass metieng to-
night formed his program.
Senator Burton conferred with the
President for some time late in the
morning, and the President consented
to appear at two noon meetings that
had been arranged without his knowl-
edge.
The President later left his car and
went 10 MS notel, Wnere ~ was Hade
Washington that the President would
quit the race II he lost Ohio, was "un-
founded"
The Washington times., 1912-05-16
Utah Delegates Are
Instructed for Taft

PROVOST, Utah, May 1.-THE Repub-
lican state convention here named eight
delegates to Chicago and instructed
them for Taft. The machinery of The
convention was entirely In the hands
of the Federal crowd" which gave the
Taft Administration a warm indorse-
ment. An effort on the part OF Roose-
welt forces to send an uninstructed dele
cation failed. but every mention of
Roosevelt's name drew forth spirited aIA
lause.
The Washington times., 1912-05-16
Michigan Delegates
For Speaker Clark

BAY CITY. Mica, May l6.-Champ
Clark will have twenty-five of the thirty
delegates to the Democratic national
convention, and Woodrow Wilson the
other eight. II the delegation when II
reaches Baltimore should decide to vote
as a unit Clark will have all.
MANY of the delegates originally were
for Harmon, but the Harmon sentiment
in Michigan has dwindled to negligible
quantity, and practically all MS sup
porters have turned to Clark.
The Washington times., 1912-05-16
Third Michigan Gives
Two to Roosevelt

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. May 1.-THE
Republicans of Third Michigan District
met in convention here and instructed
their two delegates to the Chicago con-
vention for Roosevelt. The amalgama-
ton Of the al. Toilette and Taft forces
did not materialiZe.
The Washington times., 1912-05-16
II Called His Bluff"
Colonel Roosevelt Tells
Buckeye State Farmers

BRADFORD JUNCTION. Ohio, May
16-'I called his bluff" exclaimed Col
onel Roosevelt here today in a speech
denouncing President Taft for his reci-
procity attitude.
The former President talked to 1900
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-06-25
MT. VERNON
Girl Wins Silver Medal In
Contest n howard

Howard o.. June 2i-The double
w. c. T. U. contest was held here
Saturday evening and was a success
In every detail. In the, oratorical con.
test there were six contestants-four
young ladies and two young men. The
gold medal was awarded to Miss Lot.
tie Newton Of Howard, The judges
for the oratorical contest were Rev.
Cochran of Howard, Prof. Lybarger
of Gambler and Mr.. Ralph Sockman
Of Mt. Vernon.
There were six persons in the musi.
cal contest for the silver medal. The
medal was awarded Miss Carene Ma.
haffey of Mt. Vernon. The judges in
the musical contest were Mrs. Carter
of Danville. Howard Hastings of
Democracy and Fred rHuntsberger of
Mt. Vernon.
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The Fjnosrlsss Glove.

How early did mankind think OF the
convenience Of the Hngerless glove
which modern babies, fishermen and
Alpine climbers appreciate SO greatly
We hear little Of gloves In ancient
times. and In most cases 1t Is obvious
that they had fingers. Those worn by
the secretary of the younger Pllny.
used when he visited vesuvius SO that
he might keep on jotting down notes In
spite of the cold. must have been fin
gered no less than those Of the glutton
In Athenaeus who wore gloves at table
SO that he might handle the meat while
not and get in advance of his bare
handed fellow diners. One of the ear
liest known wearers OF glove with
only a thumb is an Anglo-Sa lady
known in Planche's History of British
Costume" Her gloves exactly resem-
BILE modern baby's.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-06-25
Mrs. Nancy Monnlger

Mrs. Nancy Monniger died at her
home in Greersville Sunday night at
about IL o'clock after an illness of
three weeks duration caused by CON-
plication of diseases. She was wi
dow IA years of age at the time of
her death and is survived by one son.
The funeral at Wesley Chapel We'd
nesday morning at 10 o'clock, Rev.
Hastings officiating. Interment in the
Wesley Chapel cemetery.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-06-25
WHY HAVE

A safe deposit box and why have
1t with The Buckeye State Building
and Loan Company. t2) Granting
the need Of such box, 1t should be
rented Of company occupying the
FIRST and only fire-proof building I'm
Columbus. and one built especially for
the company and constructed and fur
nished entirely Of iron steel, stone,
tile, brick. and asbestos Assets S..
100000. Five per cent paid on time
deposits. Rankin Building, 22 West
Gay street, Columbus. Ohio.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-06-25
FRACTURED
Is
Was A Girls Collar BoOe ID
4 Fall

The small daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Smith Mercy, residing on the Colum.
bus road in South Vernon, sustained
broken collar bone In an accident
Saturday evening. The child was
playing about the house when she
fell heavily to the floor and was badly
injured. Dr.. S. Il. Deeley was called
in attendance and an examination
showed that her right collar bone was
fractured
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-06-25
KNIGHTS or sr. JOHN
At TORONTO

Toronto, Ont, June 24-The intarna,
tional convention of the knights Of
st. John began In this city today and
will continue until Thursday evening.
1t is estimated that not fewer than
10000 delegates and visitors are in at-
tendance, representing all parts Of
Canada and the United States. The
morning was taken up with Q visit
in body to st. Michael's Cathedral.
where high mass was celebrated. Lat
er the delegates assembled In Cana.
dian Foresters' Hall for the formal
opening of the convention. Addresses
were delivered by Archbishop O'Con.
nor, Sir James Whitney, Mayor Geary
and others. The regular business of
the convention will be taken up to-
morrow morning.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-06-25
+ I. r + + + I. r = I. 1. !. I. +
+ DEATHS +
+ + + + + + + +. 4. 1. !. + + +
Helen kaylor

Helen Kaylor, the sixteen-year.old
daughter of Mr., and Mrs. William
Kaylor. died at her home northeast OF
Danville Sunday evening at about s
o'clock after an illness of only few
days caused by measles. The fun
eral at the house Tuesday morning at
10 o'clock, Rev. Osborn officiating. In
terment in Harding cemetery.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-06-25
WHIMSICAL WILLS
Human Nature as Shown In
Queer Requests and Bequests.
FEAR OF PREMATURE BURIAL.

This Dread Has often Been the Cause
ef Curious Provisions In Last Tssta.
msnts-Ths Grave Of . Man Who
DisIiksd The Society Of Women.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-06-25
RESOLUTION
Adopted By Grange Commend
Ing R. 6. McCle|land

The following resolution was adopt.
ed by the Knox county Grange at a
meeting held Saturday:
Whereas, Our delegate to the con-
stitutional convention, r. G. McClel.
land, has looked after the interests OF
the people of Knox county In a way
to merit their most hearty approval
and 't+
Whereas. We feel sure the people
could not have made a better choice
for delegate. Be 1t
Resolved, That we extend vote OF
thanks to Brother r. G. McClelland
for his most excellent work.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-06-25

Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Tavenner ar.
rived In Mt. Vernon this afternoon
from a wedding trip through the east.
They will visit Mrs. Tavenner's par.
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. A. B. Henderson
for a few days before leaving for
their home In Springfield, o.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-06-25
GUILTY
Of Contempt We're Labor
Leaders fOund By
Supreme Court

Washington, une 24-Samuel Com
pers, Frank Morrison and John Nit
chell, the labor leaders, were today
held guilty of contempt of court by
the supreme court of the District Of
Columbia, in connection with courts
injunction in the Bucks Stove and
Range boycott case.
Gompers was sentenced to impris-
onment for one year. Morrison 8
months and Mitchell 6 months.
They will attempt to appeal again
to the supreme court of the United
States. which reversed their former
conviction,
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-06-25

1875 acres In Monroe, $1,000.
George Meredith to George Nc.
Cracksn. Is acre In cebterburg, st..
s25.
William Bullock to Theodore Nc.
Millen. lots In Buckeye addition, Mt.
Vernon, $500.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-06-25
HOLD Court
THIS week.
With Judge Mansfield Of
RlchIand Co. On Bench
4 Number Of Chancery Cases
To Be Heard BY Court 2
Michael !. Lee Makes Appli.
cation For 4 Pardon
Several Appointments Are
MADE In Probate
Other Notes Of Interest From
The Court House

A weeks session of common pleas
court opened In Knox county Monday
morning at 8 O'Clock with Judge
Mansfield of Richland county on the
bench.
The first case to be heard by the
court was that of Davidson VS.. Hig-
gins.
The next case to be taken up will
be that of Hastings VS.. Gifiin.
Lee Wants Pardon
Prosecuting Attorney Cromley has
received notice that application has
been made by Michael T. Lee for a
pardon from the Ohio penitentiary.
The meter will probably be heard by
the board at the next regular meeting.
Prosecutor Cromley says he will go
to Columbus to oppose vigorously the
granting of the pardon.
-
First and Final
Bertha X. Webster. Administrative
of E. P. Webster, had filed q first and
final account in probate showing the
following: Received 34,sO6.10. paid
out the same sum. ..c
-o+ -,
Executor Appointed
George W.. Gearhart Of Centerburg
has been appointed executor of Har.
riet Halsey. No bond is required. The
appraisers are d. B. Trimmer, w. v.
Bradflel6 and c. O. Hawkins.
Guardian Appointed
w. L. Van Nostrand has been ap.
pointed guardian Of Elva w. Van
Nostrand, giving bond in the sum of
$4,000, with e. c. Van Nostrand, J. F..
Ward and J. B. Morton as sureties.
The Green Estate-
Wilson Green Of Fredericktown has
been appointed administrator of
Charles Green, giving bond In the sum
of 800, with Charles Green and l.. F..
Bechtel as sureties. No appraise.
ment.
Marriage License
Alfred B. Carter, molder, Morris
township, and Nellie @. Barton. Ber.
lin township. Rev. F.. d. Barnett.
o.
Deeds Filed
Fannie Cuenot to David Nyhart, AZ
acres in Brown. $2,5OO.
Squire J. Smith to WIN. Hunter.
acres IL Union, $3.50.
John M. Lewis to VIM. Hunter, lot
In North Liberty, $3.50.
Angeline Detrick to !. Thornberry.
10 acres In Liberty, $500.
Ray Frost to C. M. Buker. parcel
in Clinton, $500.
r. r. Workman to J. Fl. Workman
1896 ceres in Brown, $3.50.
Lester Dunn to J. M. Shultz, so
acres in Brown $2,500.
Clementine Myers to A. G. Barnard,
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-06-25

My precept to all who build is that
the owner should be an ornament to
the house. and not the house to the
owner. Cicero.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-01-25

TO make your hens lay use green cut
ground bone, For sale by c. e. Brewer.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-01-25
TIE YPSILANTI.ALMA GAME

Owing to the fact that the train
was over three hours late last Thurs
day night one of the largest crowds
ever seen in the local gymnasium was
kept waiting until gten-thirty before
the Ypsilanti Normal basket ball ag-
gregation hove in sight While the
hour was late enthusiasm ran high
and hard fought and fast game re-
suited, in which Alma came off victor
by a 81 point lead. The final count
was 35 TO ID.
The game was Alma's from the
start, Ypsi being unable to keep up
to the pace set by the locals. The
DOWNSTAIRS had it all over the Alma
men in team work, but they were poor
in judging their basket shooting both
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-01-25

Wherever there are dogs and sheep
together there Is constant danger that
the latter will at some time suffer.
Sheep are so constructed that even
worrying by dogs seems to shock their
nervous systems to such an extent
that they seldom prove probable. In
most states there are laws against
depreciation by dogs, but because of
their construction many of them are
dead letters, writes G. w. Franklin, In
the Country Gentleman.
I have long since ceased to look
to the law for any loss sustained in
.depredations by dogs. | take the
privilege of protecting my sheep in
my own way. My first precaution was
to provide plenty of bells-as many as
one to every six or ten animals.
When the sheep were unduly excited
the bells made such noise that they
would brighten some dogs, and would
at least arouse sleepers to look after
the flock. Finding that this did not
work satisfactorily, however, / hung
lanterns out near the sheppard, but
the dogs became so bold they paid no
attention to the lights or to the noises.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-01-25

in free shots and in those from the
field. The points which they might
have made if Mcmillan could have
made an average number of his
throws from the mark probably would
have resulted in a victory. On the
contrary, the local men found the
basket from all points of the floor
and Hooper made a record in foul
shooting by getting out of IL
The entire local five showed con-
siderable improvement over the M.
A. c. game both in handling the ball
and basket making. For Alma,
Hooper and Wood played star games,
the former making % points and lat
ter being exceptionally strong on the
defensive, Hunt and Hinderlainge Of
the Normal proved to be hard propo-
sitions.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-01-25
HOW TO MAKE
T OLD FARM PAY
Stop Starving and Go to Feeding
All Cultivated Land II
Amount Ia Only
Five Acres.

1t Is commentary on American
there are farms of 100 or more acres
than can be bought for less than the
first cost OF the buildings, and In
some cases for less than the policy ~
surance companies have placed on said
buildings.
The old farm doesn't pay.
It's forests have been destroyed. It's
soil has been titled, and titled till IL
would bear tillage no longer and ma
ture went out on one of her inevitable
strikes.
Can the old farm be made to pay?
1t certainly can not, by the old
methods.
The old owner may remain, but the
old farming must stop.
Here are some suggestions. Put 80
acres Of the 100 to growing trees.
These may be forest trees or In
part an apple orchard.
II the farm has any smooth level
land, do the cultivation on that.
Stop starving and go to feeding all
cultivated land II the amount Is no
more than FIVE acres.
For some crops, as potatoes. on I'M
poverished soil, success ID being had
by the judicious use of commercial
fertilizers.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-01-25

ten or twelve degrees. On the tops of
these arms are nailed four or Ave
barbed wires. These provide a bar
rier that a dog cannot scale.
l have been informed that II Ia I'M
lawful to kill my neighbors' dogs; but
when l find dog In my sheep pasture
or on my premises l take the privil-
eye OF killing him for fear he might
do some damage. Notwithstanding
that II Is unlawful to put out poison,
I have also used a good deal OF this.
/ have never put out any poison for
dogs, however, always being careful
10 put 1t out for wolves. II dog gets
the wolf poison, | cannot help it.
When | put out poison / always notify
and advise them to keep their dogs
locked up. l use strychnin-enough to
kill dog and no more The poison Is
wrapped in small piece of tissue pa
pare so that it will not permeate the
bait and make it bitter. When Ii Is
put in a carcass of sheep several
places are doctored, and after one day
the carcass is buried down below the
reach OF dogs or anything else. have
gathered in many dogs with poison
that was put out for wolves"
There is another method that have
found to be of some value in getting
rid of dogs, but it is not TO be recon-
mended, since it is against the laws
laid down by the humane society. 1t
consists in saturating with lard a
sponge about as large as a dog can
swallow. When digestion takes place
the grease is digested and the sponge
swells up on the liquids of the stom-
ach and can neither pass out nor be
digested. The dog soon pines away
and dies. No poison has been admin
istered, for lard and sponges are not
poisonous.
am firm believer in the Justice OF
the sheep owners taking this matter
into his own hands, but keeping still
about it, for If he is to keep on the
good side of his neighbors he must
never act as If he had been the means
OF killing their dogs. AS a rule, how
ever, a neighbor realizes that when
his dog strays away on a sheep farm
and Is killed he has got no less than
he deserves.
/ advise all sheepmen to protect
themselves against the ravages of
predatory dogs. / have found that
legislators avoid this question, for
there are more voters who own dogs
than voters who own sheep. A dog
that is not kept busy will get into mis-
chief, no matter how we'll he is bred.
Some of the worst dogs l have ever
caught are those called hunting dogs.
They are sagacious and when not kept
busy hunting have to work off surplus
energy by chasing sheep. The shep-
herd dog that is reared on sheep
farm seldom gets into trouble, but IL
he is reared as a pet and is not made
acquainted with sheep he is liable to
get into mischief IL not kept under
proper restraint. Sheep should be kept
corralled at night, thereby removing
one Of the dangers that are liable TO
come to a flock. Daytime depredations
are scarce unless sheep pasture is
an outlying one.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-01-25
PROPER PROTECTION AGAINST
RAVACES OF PREDATORY DOGS

Most Successful Plan Build Of Leaving
No Cracks Outside Of Fences-Partition Is
so Constructed That Animals May
Jump But
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-01-25
Detail Construction of Dog-Proof
Fence.

My next plan was most successful
one. Attached to the sheep-barn a
sheppard was constructed of boards,
leaving no cracks on the outside
fences. The partition between this
yard and another adjoining was a
board fence with cracks not more than
three inches wide. On the outside of
prevented a dog from jumping over
into the yard. The partition fence al
so had guards so that dog could not
jump over from the adjoining lot. This
yard also had the guard on 1t, but they
were on the inside, SO that once he
had gained access a dog could not get
out. The fence inclosing this yard
was constructed of woven wire, with
the dog-guard made of smooth wire.
/ soon found that dogs would jump
into the contiguous lot to get into the
Sheppard; but when they had gained
entrance to this Enclosure they had
gone to their destruction. The next
morning all l had to do was to go
down and gather in the depredators
and give them burial. l dare say that
Kenmor Farms have more dogs buried
on them than any similar territory in
the Union. l found that the dogs
would easily gain access to the yard
intended for them, but / never had
one get into the sheppard If the dog
guards were placed correctly. The
dog-guards are made by mailing arms
on the top of the posts extending out
ward and upward at an angle of about
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-01-25

Alma was overwhelmingly defeated
last Tuesday evening by the Michi-
gan farmers at East Lansing by the
score of SO TO L. Alma was not in
the pink OF perfection. Edgerton, as
was the case in the Mt Pleasant
game, being confined TO his bed,
while NJ A. c. was in her best trim.
They were expecting hard game
and they got it from start to finish
although the results would lead a
person to think that the opposite con-
ditions existed. The main trouble
with the local men was their inability
80 hit the mark. Their team work
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-01-25

the potatoes are lifted from the ground.
During transportation the pillow may be
lifted out of the ground, and by means
Of the lever It may be held at any de-
sired depth. The arrangement of the
beam OF the pillow moving between the
frame sections prevents any lateral
swinging movement of the said beam
with respect to the frame 50 that the
pillow Is held directly in the row. The
width Of the felly OF the wheel 10
greater than that Of the rings.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-01-25

was undoubtedly the best that has
been demonstrated in any OF the
games this season. but basket throw
ing was out of their line Tuesday
The Farmers team work and shoot
ing Was perfect and at times branched
into the extraordinary.
Fraker was again the whole show
for the locals, playing cool and con.
sistent game throughout, several
times bringing applause from the gal
leries. Misenar played his first big
game and made good showing.
Chamb Rain and Goss were the NJ. A.
c. point makers.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-01-25
IMPROVEMENT ON
POTATO DIGGER
Implement Drawn Through FAe1d
With Blade at Sufficient
Depth to Pass Below
Tubers.

In describing an Improvement on a
potato digger, the invention of Will
liam St. Dairy of Findlay, o., the Sci
entific American says:
In operation the digger is drawn
through the field, with a blade or
pillow sufficient depth to pass below
the potatoes, and as It moves along
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-01-25

Elon p. Borton, national travelling
secretary of the intercollegiate pro-
hibition-association, delivered a strong
address before large body of the
students at the First Methodist church
on Saturday morning On Monday
he did personal work among the stud
ents in interest of the prohibition ora
torical contest.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-01-25

Baskets from field: Cook, Hooper
z, Fraker 3, Wood 1, Mcmillan,
Hunt, Hinderlaing 8. Fouls: Hooper
0 out of IL; Hinderlaing 3 out of II.
Referee: Cook
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-11-04
TAT 7 MEN ND
TRIM PLOT
To I'll: Up
ELECTION
Supporters of President Said
To Be Endeavoring to Cause
Electoral Deadlock.
ADMIT DEMOCRAT
Is LEADING FIELD

CHICAGO Nov 4.--That word has
been sent to several Western states by
the Taft managers asking their follow
ers to throw their strength to Roose
welt in order to force the election of a
president into the house of representa-
tives, was a report which was circu-
lated In political circles here today. Ac
cording to the report. the Taft people,
believing that Wilson was running
ahead of the field, planned to secure
enough electoral votes for Roosevelt to
cause a deadlock in the electoral col
lege. It is reported that Taft managers
in California and South Dakota are
said to have received these instructions.
1t is said that the suggestion has
been made in some other states. The
Taft managers, it is said, believe that
without the eighteen votes from Call
fornia and South Dakota, Wilson could
not have a majority in the electoral
college.
The Taft leaders here denied the ru-
mors, but it was widely circulated at
other political headquarters.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-11-04
BRINSON ROAD NOW
BUILDING EXTENSION
FROM WAYNESBORO

SAVANNAH, GA, Nov 4-The Brinson
Railway Company, running from Savan-
nah to Waynesboro, has awarded g con-
tract to Westinghouse, Church, Kerr q
Co. to further extend the road to St.
Clair. distance of twelve miles.
The route has been laid out and work
begun. the first shipments of rails hav-
ing arrived in Savannah, The road will
connect at st. Clair with the Georgia and
Florida railroad, which runs to Augusta.
This is the second extension of the Brin-
son railway this year. Several months
ago the road was continued from Mill
haven to Waynesboro, a distance of 26
miles. and permanent improvements on
the lower part of the road We're made.