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The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-02-22
THREE BURGLARS, ONE INTENDED VICTIM AND AN
OFFICER ALL JOHNS CREATE STORY

yOlllA 1AO" dICW ohlJ A1OA vi olAN
ave-, was b1ackballed, or black
balled himself, from the Burglars
fraternity last night. Anyway
you take it, John, who was can
didate for the binding and gag
ging degree, did not join.
John plotted with two other
desperate companions to rob the
home of John Schultz, 1913 N.
Hoyne ave. Each had his part,
and John, being a novitiate, was
given a rope with which to bind
the victims while his pals flashed
the menacing weapons and put
over the Hands up" oratory.
At the witching hour of mid
night the bold bandits were on
their way. The other two NUT
tered many Hanks and Curses"
to impress John with the serious
ness of the business. John was
properly impressed. His actions
left no doubt of that.
"Wont the cops get us?" he
chartered. The wind was howl
ing and sweeping the snow into
great drifts.
Listen to the boob" answered
a disguised companion. Don't
you know nuttin'? All the bulls
is in saloons a bad night like this,
waitin' to see that the l o'clock
law amt violated. Come on"
The trio finally reached the
Schultz home. A window was
forced and the first two went in.
John came last, for as rope bearer
he wouldn't be needed until the
guns had gotten in their work.
One of the robbers stumbled
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-02-22


leader opened a bedroom door.
He was desperate, and his COM
panion was desperate, and John
was desper-r-nate. Blood and
curses they were bold men. They
were vii
And just then Mrs. Schultz
screamed. Help, Robbers!" she
cried.
When she began to yell John
was in the hall. When she fin
ished he was block and a half
away, and exceeding the speed
limit at every step.
People coming to work early
today wondered what made the
sidewalks so free from snow. 1t
was where John had plowed
along in his mad chase for home.
He never stopped for breath until
he was safe in bed. He wanted to
sleep and forget all about it. Then
MS TWO companions ruSheQ into
his room.
"Whatcha mean by blowing
like that" demanded the leader.
Gust because the old wren peep
ed you get scared and run. How
could we rob her without you and
the rope. Don't you know it
amt proper to rob people this
week unless you tie 'em up.
Them's the latest rules given out
by the Burglars, union and the
affiliated bodies, the street car
companies and the I. C. Look
how they tied people up. An
they got the money. Guess we'll
finish you with that piece of rope
YOU GOT,
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-04-16
PETITIONS
For Coming Primaries Can
Be Filed On Sunday
According To Information
From Sec. Of State
6Oard, However, Not To
Keep Office Open On Sunday

| Mr.. Robert b. Armstrong, chief of
the Knox county deputy supervisors
of elections, talked with Secretary OF
States Graves by telephone Monday
morning. He inquired as to the last
date on which candidates petitions
may be filed, and was infromed that
these must be received until the mid
night hour on Sunday, April 81. He
said, however, that It would not be
necessary for the election board to
keep its office open on Sunday.
Any member of the board. which is
composed Of Messrs. r. B. Armstrong
and +. J. Meade, Democrats. Samuel
H. Peterman and John Warman, Re
publicans. or the clerk, MIR. Chas. f.
Ayers, will receive petitions at any
time up to midnight next Sunday.
They may be presented in person or
that these be placed in the hands of
the board by Saturday evening, and
each candidate is urged to be careful
to have his petition properly sworn
to, and to fill out and sign the candi-
dates declaration, which must be filed
with the petition. These declarations
are to be found on the petitions in
most instances. Separate declaration
may be had by those candidates
whose pptitiOnS do not contain the
form
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-04-16
ARREST OF
C0LORED man
At New Castle, Ind, Wanted
Here For NOn.Support
Floyd Walker Is Arrested By
Sheriff Parker
Was Indicted By Grand Jury
A Year Ago
A Suit Is Filed To Cancel A
Deed
Other Items OF Interest From
The Court House

Floyd Walker, colored, who has been
wanted in Mt. Vernon for several
months on a charge of non-support
and wife desertion, was arrested Sat.
urday afternoon at New Castle, In
diana, by Sheriff p. j. Parker and
brought to this city Sunday and locked
up in the Knox county Jail.
Walker was indicted by the grand
jury about a year ago, but his where
abouts were not learned until few
days ago when Sheriff Parker recev-
ed tip that he was working in New
Castle, Indiana. The sheriff immed.
lately started for that place, and after
securing the necessary papers in Co.
lumbus, arrived in New Castle Satur-
day morning and in the afternoon had
has man under arrest.
Walkers bond was placed at $500
in the court of common pleas and in
default of the same he was locked up
in jail.
He will be arraigned in the court of
common pleas at the May term.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-04-16
THE SERVICE

We render to the public First we
serve borrowers by loaning them
money at six per cent with privilege
of repayment in whole or in part at
any time. We loan to one half value
of home or farm. We make straight
or monthly payment loans. Our bor-
rowers are pleased. The Buckeye
State Building and Loan Company,
Rankin Building, % West Gay street,
Columbus, Ohio. Assets $5,50O,0 900.
Five per cent paid on time deposits.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-04-16
WOOL TARIFF
Position Of Congressman
Sharp On Subject
tDanville Leader)

The Wool Growers of Union town.
ship met in Senfts Hall on March
18th and after listening to an address
by Jasper Walker of Gambler, passed
and signed resolutions which we're
forwarded to our congressman w. Gl
Sharp of Elyria, urging him to vote
for the tariff on wool as recommend
ed by the Tariff Board.
Some fifty or sixty of our best citi.
zens urged its approval and signed
the same. These resolutions we're
forwarded to Congressman Sharp and
the following is his reply. His atti.
tude is one of good common sense
and while Mr.. Sharp is Democrat in
politics his position on the wool
question is one of broad common
sense and with strict regard for the
the interests of all farmers of his
district. The woolgrowing industry
of Knox County is one of consider.
able Importance to every one and
we are glad to know that We have
public servant in Congress who has
that interest at heart.
Mr.. B. b. Ferenbaugh,
Buckeye City, Ohio
My Dear Sir
have your favor OF recent date
enclosing petition signed by the wool
growers of Union Township favoring
the placing of tariff on wool as
recommended by the Tariff Board.
shall with pleasure introduce your
petition in Congress and have the
same referred 10 the proper commit.
tee
When Schedule X (the wool bilD
was considered in Congress last year,
| offered an amendment increasing
the duty provided for in the bill to
an amount which | thought would be
fair and just 20 our wool growers:
and, though this amendment was de-
feated in the House, yet when it went
to conference between the two
branches of Congress, l had the sat.
isfaction of seeing the ad valorem
rate Of duty placed at substantially
the figure named in the amendment.
But, believing as do that the sheep
raising industry of this country, both
as 1t effects our supply of clothing
and meat products, ought to be at
least considerably treated, shall be
pleasedS St@ dey@hat 'dsraaR 10. SECURE
such consideration Ns~
Yours truly,
VIM. G. SHARP.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-04-16
TO ORGANIZE
-tJ
A Trade And II Labor Union
In Nj. Vernon

Z On next Sunday afternoon at 2:30
o'clock gathering OF representatives
of all departments OF organized labor
in the city will take place at the So
cialists' hall on the east side of the
Public Square. This meeting of la
Dor men has no particular signifi.
canoe as far as prevailing local prices
or the general business conditions
in the city are concerned 1t is mere
ly for the purpose of organizing
Trades and Labor Union in Mt. Ver-
non. A call has been issued to the
secretaries of the various unions
throughout the city to be in attend
ance ut this meeting
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-04-16
seniors
At Kenyon Wear Caps And
Gowns And Freshmen
Garry Canes

Gambler. April l5-Caps and gowns
were worn for the first time this year
on Sunday by the Senior class of
Kenyon College. This custom Is regu-
lar, the caps and gowns being worn
the first Sunday after Easter. The
campus bore rather an impressive as
pect while occupied by the seniors
passing to and from the Church of the
Holy Spirit
Canes were also seen for the first
time this year in the, hands of the
Freshmen, On condition that the
Freshman class wins the cane rush in
the fall they can carry canes after
Easter the next spring. On condition
that they lose the rush, they cannot
carry canes during their entire first
year. The Freshmen won last fall.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-04-16
Aluminium

Thursday, Friday and Saturday
April IS, 10 and 20 only, The Ar
mold Store, Mt. Vernon, will sell
high grade aluminium assortment
as follows; S1a inch frying pan,
2 at. stew pan and pit. stew pan
with cover, and other pieces at
48 cents. This sale is made to in
troduce aluminium cooking ware to
housekeepers who do not know its
ware for no burning, no weight
and easy cleansing. See the win
dow for pieces and prices.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-04-16
PLEADED GUILTY
SeVernS Got A Fine OF $500 And Costs
For "BOOtlegglng"

Robert Severns, charged with
"bootleeging" entered plea of guilty
before Mayor Perrine ON Monday
morning and was given fine of $500
and costs and was ordered committed
to the county Jail until the fine and
costs were paid.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-04-16

1t won't be long now until we
shall be getting mad at the next-door
neighbor for running his lawn mower
with the muffler cut out.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-04-16
BISHOP
Hartley To Be In This City
On April rs

Bishop Hartley of Columbus will
administer confirmation at st. Vim
cent de Paul's Catholic church at 2
O'Clock on Sunday afternoon, April
2s. In the morning the bishop will
confirm a class at st. Luke's church,
Danville
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-04-16
NOTICE OF HEARING ACCOUNT

Following account has been filed
for settlement and will be heard on
Tuesday, May 7, 1912, at a. M;
First partial account of H. II. Greer,
administrator of Frederick D. Sturges
PATRICK A. BERRY,
Probate Judge.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-04-16

NOTICE OF HEARING ACCOUNT
Following account has been filed
for settlement and will be heard on
Tuesday, May Z, 1912, at a. m:
First and final account of George w.
Kinney, executor of Fielden Kinney.
PATRICK A. BERRY,
Probate Judge.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-04-16
NOTICE OF HEARING ACCOUNT

NOTICE OF HEARING ACCOUNT
Following account has been fled
for settlement and will be heard ON
Tuesday, May Z, 1912, at 9 a. M: A.
First partial account of b. UQ zeisl
loft, executor of Daniel Zeisloft.
PATRICK A. BERRY,
Probate Judge
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-04-16

NOTICE OF HEARING ACCOUNT
Following account has been filed
for settlement and will be heard on
Tuesday, May Z, 1912, at 8 a. M:
Third partial account of Elmer L.
Landrum. guardian of Ivadell Ian.
drum.
PATRICK A. BERRY,
Probate Judge.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-04-16
NOTICE OF HEARING ACCOUNT

Following account has been filed
Tor settlement and will be heard on
Tuesday, May 7, 1912, at a. M:
Third partial account of Bessie M.
Woolison, guardian of Mary b. James
ct al.
PATRICK A. BERRY,
Probate Judge.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-04-16
To Cancel Deed

To Cancel Deed
Clinton NJ. Rice, guardian Of John
w. Young, has commenced a suit in
the court of common pleas of Knox
county against Florence M. Earnest
ct al for the purpose Of cancelling
and setting aside a deed. Az Work
man is the attorney for the plaintiff
in this action
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-04-16
TAKES LAMENEss OUT

After days hard work. If you
ieel lame. rub on thoroughly Han.
fords Balsam of Myrrh and the sore.
ness will soon disappear.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-04-16

NOTICE OF HEARING ACCOUNT
Following account has been filed
for settlement and will be heard on
Tuesday, May Z, 1912, at 9 a. M:
First and final account of w. III.
Sellers, executor of F. Gertrude Sell
ers.
a,a PATRICK A. BERRY,
Probate Judge.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-04-16
NOTICE OF HEARING ACCOUNT

Following account has been filed
for settlement and will be heard on
Tuesday, May z, 1912, at 9 a. M.
Second and final account of Chester
F. Adams, trustee of Isabelle Adams,
under will of Emma Riley, deceased
PATRICK A. BERRY,
Probate Judge.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-04-16
Tenth Partial

Tenth Partial
Alben Moreland, guardian of Angel
inc Fadley, has filed tenth partial &C
count in probate, showing the follow
ing: Received $3.50, paid out STAT
Balance $32.49.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-04-16
Deeds Filed

Deeds Filed
Charles Boyle to Belle Jackson, lot
in city, 81.
John A. Stoyle to Martha J Gamble
lot in city, 5000
VIM. H. Hites to G. Engene Nc
Cutcheon, lot in Fredericktown, 81, 300
l.. b. Houck to F. L. Inks, 1876 acres
in Wayne, $1,000.
Henry 7. Hall to Charles McFar.
land, 6.77 acres in Pleasant, $500.
Russell Robertson to Harry Robert
son, 30.14 acres in Liberty, $733.33.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-04-16

NOTICE OF HEARING ACCOUNT
Following account has been filed
Tor settlement and will be heard on
Tuesday, May 7, 1912, at 9 a. M:
Second and final account of Harry
A. Porter, administrator of John Hir-
am Porter, who was guardian of Mabel
Storey.
PATRICK A. BERRY.
Probate Judge.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-04-16
BALL SEASON
At Gambler Was Opened
Last Week

On Friday afternoon of last week
the Gambler high school base ball
team defeated the Howard high school
team by score of to at Gambler.
The game was interesting through
out.
On Saturday afternoon the regular
Gambler team won over Kenyon Col
lege by score of 8 to 1. The battery
for Gambler was G. Ransom and w.
Ransom and for Kenyon, Weida and
Wickham
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1912-07-19

Mound City, which had come down the
river with the Carondelet. had been
badly rammed by the Van Dorm and
sank in shoal water. The upper deck
of the Carondelet was swept with
grapeshot and fragments of broken
shell, but she stayed in the fight until
the rams took shelter under the guns
of Fort Pillow. The Federal ship cap
tains claimed that they could have cap
tured some Of the rams, only they had
no means of towing them out Of ac-
ton. The steam power Of the iron
clads was out of proportion to their
bulk and weight
Farragut Forging Ahead.
On May - Farraguts warships COW
cred the landing of 1,4OO Federal troops
at Baton Rouge, La, the capital OF
the state This incident marked the
second stage Of the opening of the
Mississippi river Farragut's orders,
which also applied to General But
ler's land troops, who were to CO.
operate with the navy, looked to the
capture of all the Confederate land
defenses on the river and the ultimate
OCCUPATION Of Jackson, Miss, the state
| capital, lying east Of Vicksburg. The
| navy had halted below only long
enough to destroy the Confederate, fleet
after passing the forts covering New
Orleans. The last Confederate ship to
20 down was the Governor Moore,
which was beached by Captain Kennon,
| her commander. six miles above the
forts. The Moore fought successfully
| five Federal vessels, four of which be
| longed to the leading division Of the
| fighting squadron led by Captain Theo
dore Bailey. Bailey's flagship, |the
Cayuga, came out Of the fight carrying
forty-two shot holes in her hull. With
the Moore in flames and wrecked on
! the beach the last enemy afioat had
been disposed of.
| In spite of the wounds of his ship,
Bailey steamed on toward New Or.
leans at the head of his division and
after running past the rams, gunboats
and batteries, captured the post at
Chalmette, below the city, with regi
ment of soldiers and all the guns.
| Farragut accorded to Bailey the
| honor of demanding the surrender OF
New Orleans. 1t was refused. The
feet remained in front of the city unit
General Butler had landed force OF
troops and proclaimed martial law. II
| then continued up the river. reaching
Baton Rouge on the 10Th. This point
remained the northern limit of Fedora
land occupation along the river TO,
| yoopr ropthc olfhouuh thu navy oo,,
tinued to make demonstrations against
the Confederate Notifications farther
upstream.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1912-07-19

the Federal ships on the upper Mis-
sissippi could sail. At that point the
Confederates had eight wooden rams
They depended upon these ships tc
keep the vessels of the Federal fleet al
safe distance above the fort.
Daily a Federal mortar boat was
towed down the river within range OF
the fort to throw shells at it. One OF
the ironclads remained near by in or
der to protect the mortar vessel. On
the 10th of May the mortar boat
reached her position at a. m. The
ironclad Cincinnati was close by. Al
6:35 a. m. eight Confederate rams
steamed at full speed up the river tC
capture the mortar boat. This was de-
Tended for a time with great spirit by
the crew, who fired the mortar eleven
times.
Danger was signaled to other iron.
clads up the river, and the Carondelet
started Immediately to support the
Cincinnati, the ironclads Mound City
Pittsburg and Benton following. The
Confederate rams were led by the
General Bragg. She made for the Gin
cinnat and was fired upon by both the
Carondelet and Mound City before she
could strike. When she struck she
knocked great hole in the shell room
below the water line.
The Rams Spread Havoc.
At this time the Cincinnati started
to retreat; then the ram General Price
struck her again, and finally the Gen
eral Sumter dealt her a blow which
sent her ashore in a sinking condition.
Meanwhile the Carondelet forged to
the front and opened with bow and
broadside guns upon the foremost
rams. Three of those had already
passed above her upstream These
opened fire upon the ironclad. which
she returned with her stern guns, put
ting shot into the General Sumter
Just forward of the wheelhouse. The
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1912-07-19

within ten miles Of Jackson's camp
In the mountains, thirty miles west.
there were 1000 Federals led by Gen
eral w. H. Milroy and General r. G..
Schenck On May Jackson was on a
hill near Mcdowell with about 5000
men. He planned to capture the road
Of retreat of the Federals, who We're
shut in by hills, with only one avenue
of escape, the road north to Franklin.
The question for Schenck was how
to get his force safely out of the
presence of foes which outnumbered
him. Jackson was believed to have
5000 men at hand. Milroy wanted to
await attack, but Schenck thought his
best plan was to take the initiative and
strike at Jackson, then quickly retire
his force from the enemy's front. This
plan was carried out, Milroy leading
his brigade in a gallant manner up
the face Of the hill.
The Confederates We're sheltered by
natural formation Of the ground and
by slight intrenchments. The battle
which ensued was fought at close
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1912-07-19

On motion the board adjourned to
meet at one O'Clock p. m.
The board met as per adjournment
with all members of Board OF equaliza-
tion present.
The following changes we're made
on personal property
Eden Twp. mules and asses lowered
2 5 per cent melodeons and organs II
per cent, pianofortes raised 8 per cent
household furniture lowered 10 percent
Norway household furniture raised
20 per cent.
Fairview household furniture rails
ed 100 per cent.
Highland house hold furniture rails
ed 30 percent.
Lincoln Twp. household furniture
raised 30 per cent.
Delaware. Twp. "A horse lowered lbs
per cent cattle lowered g. per cent
mules and asses raised %. per cent
sheep lowered 30. per cent hogs lower
ed 10. per cent household, furniture
40 per cent.
LaValley mules and asses raised 6.
per cent household furniture lowered
10. per cent.
Perry Twp. b horses raised III per
cent mules and asses raised 40. per
cent household furniture lowered IS.
Springdale Twp. household furni-
ture raised 10. per cent.
Hudson mules and asses raised 16.
Beresford household furniture rails
ed $50. per cent.
Worthing B horses raised Is per
cent pianofortes raised 2. per cent.
Harrisburg household furniture
raised so. per cent.
Lennox A horses raised 2.5 per
cent A cattle lowered 8. per cent @
cattle lowered 25. per cent.
Tea b horses raised l.3 per. cent
City of Canton A horses lowered 20.
per cent b horses raised s. per cent
A cattle raised 40. per cent
On motion to adjourn as a board of
equalization and reconvene as board
of County Commissioners.
On motion to ad journ to meet July
9th, at O'Clock a. m. July 9, 1912.
The board met as per adjournment
with all members and county auditor
present.
The board inspected the jail and
found same in a sanitary condition.
The Quarterly Statement Of Super
intendent Of Hospital for the Insane
for the quarver ending March 3lst,
1912 was examined and approved as
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1912-07-19
By Captain GEORGE L. KILr1ER. Late


u. S. v.
TATHEN the Confederates sud
~ denly evacuated Yorktown
on May 4. 1862, the PENN
sula campaign Of the Army
of the Potomac took on a new phase
The move made by the Confederate
commander General j. E. Johnston
shrplised his own government and the
ca6uR4ern people. 1t was expected Of
hfm that he would keep the Federal
army at safe distance from Rich
mond. After abandoning his strong po-
sition on York river he could do so
only by opposing it in open field. Nc
Clellan's base was at Fortress Monroe,
nearly 100 miles from Richmond. The
York river bounds the peninsula on
the northwest and the James on the
southeast. With either river open to
Federal warships Mcclellan could get
supplies by water as he advanced to-
ward Richmond. When the evacua-