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The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1913-01-31
Roman nee Of Radium.

The story OF radlum " one OF M.
tures masterpieces OF satire The NJ.
chemists spent lifetimes In trying tO
change base metals into gold when for
untold cons nature had already been
turning relatively common metal,
uranium. into IRIDIUM. 17O,WW times us
costly as gold. The alchemist's wild.
est dream was more than fulfilled, but
at the same time nature was endOwing
the radlum itself with the property VI
ceuseless change and. according ia
some, decreeing that the transmutatiOu
should prOceed until the radium he.
came converted into lead. worth a few
pennies u pound. II Is true that II
would take an ounce of ratlium 2,OOt
years to form hnlf an ounce OF Iead
but this only makes the satire more
striking. for we drst learned OF the ex
istence OF radlum when Of lend there
was enough and to spare.-Dr. W. q
Lazarus. Barlow.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1913-01-31
SIR IANceLo1 IN 1HE CITY.

Go, bring to me my strongest mall.
My largest helmet go unpack,
And choose the biggest lance you fn0
Reposins on the weapon rack.
Let thralls the brilliant torches bear
To light the dangers from afar.
] mean to step across the street
Tonight and get good cigar.
"MethInks. moreover. Il were wise
To have my gallant charger brought
And armored like a battleship
With plates In cunning fashion wrought;
To have hundred men at arms
Attend the quick assault TO bar
When 1 begin 20 cross the street
Tonight to get n good cigar"
What time these doughty words he spake
The Lady Guinevere did weep
30 much "a dozen serving maids
Could scarce her eyes In 'ketchiefs keep.
"AIack, my love. alack!'' she cried.
For me this rash design forget!
Brave knight ye be, but you have ne'sr
Hung up with auto bandits YETI
sir Lsncelot he would not yield.
But sDlIied forth In brave array
and set the neighborhood aghast
with admiration and dismay.
q thousand windows opened wide.
A thousand doors were half ajar.
wherefrom the people watched him start
Across the street for that cigar.
What need Of this absorbing tale
To tell the gentle reader more?
Already doubtless all have guessed
The gallant jouster put II DER"
Likewise that old King Arthurs chance
His lady's love AFFAIR to mar
Went all to pieces when the knight
Bore back In triumph that cigar.
Chicago Inter Ocean.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1913-01-31
FLOATING
On Ice f|Oe Man Is Finally
Rescued

Detroit, Jan. 30-Floating down the
Detroit River on an ice foe, William
Simmons was rescued from his peril.
Gus position early today and taken to
hospital In critical condition as
the result OF cold and exposure.
Simmons arrived In Detroit Tues
day night, and when on his way to
work at the Detroit shipbuilding yards
where he was to report for work, he
fell into the river.
He managed to climb on a cake Of
ice floating down the river and then
he began to cry for help. Several
other employees heard him and man.
aged to rescue him with the aid OF
ropes and ladder.
lie was unconscious when dragged
on the dock and hurried to the hos
pital, and the physicians there an.
nounced tonight that they have little
hopes Of his recovery.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1913-01-31
SCHOOL TAKEN
AS MODEL RURAL TYPE

movable, with individual platforms:
and when all are removed to one aide.
as many as 200 people can be accom-
modated, thus making It possible. to
use the room for community gather.
ings. The stereopticon In the wall Of
the classroom emphasizes still further
the fact that this school ie built for
general community use as we'll as for
ordinary school purposes.
Every effort has been made to have
the model rural school at kirksvills
approximate actual rural conditions
Although located on the campus at the
Kirksville normal school, It is detach.
ed from the other buildings. The pu-
pills are real rural material. Every
morning transportation wagon
brings in "a country children from
distance Of five miles. No town chill
dren are allowed to attend, because II
is distinctly a rural school An en-
pert rural teacher is In charge, and
the school she conducts is an observa-
ton school. Candidates for rural
school certificates attend It at least
once day and observe her work, and
after two years of training In the nor
NAL school they receive practise work
in the school.
Teachers who have gone out from
experience in this model rural school
are 500 per cent better teachers" says
Mr.. Foght. But the best indication
of the value Of such school is the
way its leading features have been
copied. In the country about Kinks
vile many similar schools have been
built. They do not always copy all
the details, but the attic arrangement
and the sanitary equipment are gen.
orally duplicated. Buildings modelled
on the Kirksville school have been
erected in Mississippi and Nebraska y
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1913-01-31
MARI Twain. Goo Order.

Mark Twain once lived at the Play.
ers' club In New York. The egg cups
they use there easily hold two eggs.
but not three One morning q new
waiter came to take the breakfast or
der. Clemens said:
boy. put three soft eggs In that cup
Tor NE"
BY and by the waiter returned
bringing the breakfast. Clemens look
ed at the egg portion and asked:
"BOy. what was my OrderY"
"rhree soft eggs broken In the cup
MIR. Clemens"
sand you've filled that order, have
you!"
"Yea, Mr.. Clemens"
"Boy. you are trifiing with the truth
I've been trying MI winter to get thre,
eggs into that cup Bo0kman.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1913-01-31
va,v, ., wa,slns.


Walking. II properly and regularly
followed. would become not only q ~
storer OF health to many who at the
present time are on the road to dis.
ease. but alsO source Of pleasure. Let
the arms swing II you feel like Il and
the iiuIbs too Open the DOstrilS and
fill the lungs. and the movements will
send " gentle electric vibration through
the entire b,,dy. the result Of which Ii
the awakening Of new life. Never take
the lazy gait. as 1t sOOp makes one
tired ana produces Ianguor. A little
per~pirntion on the home stretch may
prove to be H. blessing not only In car.
rying effete matter from the body. but
In bringing an Increased supply Of OK.
ypen intU the blood and putting the
blush Of health on the cheek. Perhaps
the beat tnle to walk IN In the early
morning The air II then the most
mighty charged with the life giving
oxygen and the freest from dust and
Nnokp. which rise later In the day. Al
This time alsO the mind ts liable to
be free from worry and anxiety. hence
In the best condition to drink In the
blessinRs OF freshness for us on every
hand. - Health.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1913-01-31

'J0hniiy. DEAR snid the visitor.
John McTurk turned around. while
the family cat rescued her tail from
bis grubby tist.
"Now that you are going to school. T"
continued the visitor. II want to ask
you u little question. How many mar.
bles would you get II gave you TWEEN
ty. to be divided between you aud
Andrew MacDonald?"
Johnny thoughtfully rubbed the
point Of his nose where the cat had
scratched him.
II dinna KEN" be said.
"Come. come" said his elder. "How's
that?"
"WeIi. ma'am." said Johnny. ''ye ace
It's a according II ye gle me them
when were both here we'd hae ten
apiece. If Andrew was here and
wasna ia only hae about Ave. but II
were to get them when Andrew wasna
here dinna ken whether ned hue ODy
ut a'."-I.ondon Tit.Bits.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1913-01-31
I BUTCHERY
Of Shade Trees In A Central
Ohio Town

"a fine example OF shade tree butch.
cry came to my notice the other day
In central Ohio town" says an in
structor from the College of Agricul.
ture. Ohio State University. Last
Spring. In an attempt to head back
some fine soft maple trees, the limbs
had all been cut of leaving only
few stubs. Not enough foliage was
left to manufacture food for the trees
and the hot summer sun beat down in
full force upon the unprotected trunks
and branches with the result that a
number OF the trees have died. The
dead bark is falling away from the
tree trunks, which stand as monu'
ments to someone's ignorance of tree
pruning. A wiser course would have
been to have left few limbs for
shade and also to keep up the life
processes Of the tree
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1913-01-31

Washington, Jan. 30--How small
one.teacher school in the country may
have all the conveniences supposed to
be the exclusive privileges Of the city
is exhibited in the model rural school
at Kirksville, Mo-, according to II. W.
Foght, specialist in rural education for
the United States bureau Of education
Indoor toilets and shower baths, drink
ing fountains, and a modern heating
plant, are shown to be possible in the
country school, however remote from
the city. Furthermore. the cost is
said to be within the means Of COM
paratively small community.
The Kirksville school Is conspicuous
for its utilization of every available
inch of space. It Is only q onestory
building, slightly wider than the typic-
al Missouri country school. but the at.
tic and basement are both put to val,,.
able use. The attic is employed for
manual and domestic training, and
there is an excellent herbarium. The
basement contains the heating plant,
a combination of hot water and hot
air, described as very economical in
use the fuel room; a bulb room for
the outdoor garden, and a dark room
for developing photographs.
The machinery of the school plant
consists of an ordinary pneumatic
pressure tank, operated by a gasoline
| engine. A sewer system is maintain
ed at small expense.
| The main floor of the building, be
sides containing the classroom proper
has a small community library, separ
ate from the school library, emphasiz
ing the purpose of the rural school as
a center. The classroom itself occu
pies most of the floor. The desks and
seats in it are both adjustable and
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1913-01-31
THE Boys
No Match For High Sch0ol
Team Al Basket Ball

The local High school basket ball
team defeated The Boys" on the Y.
NJ. G. A. floor Wednesday evening by
q score Of rs to s. The older men
played an Unexpectedly good game
and are deserving of great deal Of
credit in spite of their defeat. A large
crowd was on hand and was about
evenly divided in sympathy The
cheering was spirited and almost con-
tinuous.
THE Boys" did not have chance
to win nor did they expect to do 80
after the first five minutes Of play.
The high school boys played system
attic ball and used signals to the best
possible advantage while their oppon'
ents had practiced only few times
and were In no fit condition to cope
with their more skillful adversaries
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1913-01-31
o.r.,;oss .t s...

ger0ms Of derelicts. for she may drift
about the seas for InOnths Among the
board or trade records one reads OF the
Fanny y, Wolstin, which was abandon
ed Oct 10. 1891. and travelled about
4.O0O miles before she was Inst seen, IN
December, 1893, And there was the
william l. White. which was abandon
ed March i3, 1889, eighty iniles from
New York. and tossed about the north
Atlantic for months. during which sh.
was recognized by some forty vessels
She at last vent ashore on the Hebri
des. Jan. ~, 1850.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1913-01-31
hia Risina Hopes.

Mr. .lenk lns was talking with d
young man whom he hoped might he.
come his sOn-in.law. Wishing to en-
courage the young man, who had very
little Of this worlds goods, the old
gentlemen said:
II am proud OF my girls, sir, ami
there is nothing ! would like better
than tO sec them married to bright,
smart young men. have made con
siderable money. and the girls won't g,'
10 their husbands penniless. BY any
means. Nov. there's Belle. twenty-five
years old, one of the best girls In thu
world, ! shall give her $4,000 when
she marrics. Then next comes Caro-
line. who won't see thirty-fve again.
and I shall give her twenty thousand
And the man who marries Della, who
In forty. will have thirty thousand"
The, young man reflected for mo
ment or NO and then inquired;
"You haven't got u daughter about
Hfty. have youy"-Harpers Bazaar.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1913-01-31
Tive Vhrusts.

Tive Thrusts.
A certain congressman was depfs-
catinw In Washington an intsreptteral
"mnrimGe DE- couvenapcs."
"TwO men were talking about this
marriage cynically. but trnthfully." he
said. "rhe irst man remarked;
"'Of course the earl won't be able
to support Miss I.Ottie Golde In the
style -hes been accustomed to-
"'Oh. said the other. her father will
make allowance for that" ny
The congressman gave grim laugh
aud resumed:
"rhe first man looked thoughtful for
a moment Then he said:
"'Despiie the stories about the earfs
past. Il does seem to me that he's Miss
Codes devoted slave
"'Oh. yea. wins the other mans re-
ply; hes eager for the bonds. oil
right. - Washington star
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1913-01-31
DEATHS
Mrs. John hardine

Mrs. John Harding, aged about six
y years. died at her home east OF
Millwood early Thursday morning at.
ter long illness caused by can.
GER She In survived by her husband
and several sons and daughters. The
funeral at Riley's Chapel Saturday,
Rev. Culp OF Howard officiating, In.
terment In Riley's Chapel cemetery.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1913-01-31

A mau went into StOrs the Othe'
day carrying u tin bucket. "rhe TEL
low claimed that when sold Il to hllD
! guaranteed II for ten years," said the
dealer "He hadn't Ind II but sis
years. ann Il was all battered Np H.
wanted new QUE. went ana go'
him one without Q wOrt. ! had M
desire tn argue with . man whO had u
memory hike tbat."-Ksusas Ctts
Times
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1913-01-31


During the dinner hour two brick
layers were playing cards IN the house
they were building. Look here,
mstey." said Rill. this ere game is
too slow. iet's try something more
exciting. III bet you two bob that ]
cut the ace " diamonds first time"
'DOne! said Jack, his companion.
Bill borrowed sharp knife Of an
other workman snd cut the pack fair
In half. "'rhere." he cried. land over
the money, sonny. The ace Of dia-
mOnds II cut FIRST gO."
Jack grinncsi. u reckon It's you
Nhat'il do the 'andiug over" he said.
u put the ace in my pochst while You
wxAss borrowing the knlfe."-I.ondon
NatlT
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1913-01-31
jus. In. Other way.

Little Dolly--l haven't had q spank
ing AL day Uncle Henry Been q
good girl. eh! Little Dolly oh. u
isn't that! Mamma Inns Ds'eD perfectly
angelic. - Philadelphia Record.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1913-01-31

a3Ae Artist--i think I've got good
- this time. whatf ,T II
As Editor-- You're right. II il I.
suDoa Joke. ! always laugh, at this ole
Neuk 4 select 4, Dcns II FOR ysssA.- =
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1913-01-31

Beauty In short lived tyranny. =
Socrates
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1913-01-31

"a Texas widox wltAsawsyt tssll
90 has taken usto hersslf = WIDOW
Fwtth thirteen, despite tbe, fact tha
0sr&srs are Illegal. H'' ~ ~ "
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1913-01-31

They used 10 spark" did he and she.
n Each night ere they were wed.
And now they blaze" out frequently.
IA 'Tts by ths neighbors said.
--Boston Evening Transcript.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1913-01-31

"YOu seem Ia know v Rreat dea,
about Mrs Wombat's a6Fslrs, DIDN'T
know that you moved In the came
circle"
I'VE have the san.s Mundress." said
the other Indy giardedly. -l'ittsbnrgh
r0nt
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1913-01-31
Foolish Very.

roolish people hsetn. a. aoou a. to
days. tasks ARE dosla. to worry ai'ont
ths work they win have to DO tou'vc
row. w.--t 'hiexyo Rscorn.H Heraid.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1913-01-31

Mira, Church Are your children Oe.
inR brought up To help themselvesy
Mts. Gotham Are theys Why. I cant
keep n particle Of Jam IN the house
more than u day. yonksrs Statesman
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1913-01-31
DELINQUENT TAX SALE

penalty
Or or surv Tax
VIM Ringwa Pocato
TOWNSHIP
NJ
COOPERATION
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1913-01-31

of lots OF
~ The county ysr ~ 'hs court house H such county
b b 'siSse @
'ssss H. vssnon Ssn e oRia & y @ y IRWIN
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-04-18
SHROETER
PAINFULLY
INJURED

In an attempt to pass an automobile
on Columbia avenue yesterday after
noon, B. A. Schroeder, 1o232 Avenue L.
South Chicago, was painfully injured
when his motorcycle co11ided with a
bicycle. He was thrown into the ditch.
rendering him unconscious and suffer-
ing a deep cash on his head. He was
unconscious until he was taken to St.
Margaret's hospital, but today is
ported getting along nicely and in no
serious danger.
Schroeder was riding north on Co.
lumbia avenue and as he tried to pass
an automobile he failed to notice
man riding south on a bicycle. The
two machines collided with consider
able force, both riders and machines
going into the ditch. At first 1t was
thought that Schroeder had suffered a
fractured skull but upon a consulta-
tion at st. Margaret's hospital 1t was
found that he escaped with a deep cash
on his head and a number of bruises
about his body. Although the man on
the bicycle escaped uninjured the ma
chine was damaged. Both men are
said to have been equally at fault, as
they became confused in trying to
avoid a collision. The relatives of
Schroeder at South Chicago were noti-
fed by the Hammond police.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-04-18
IN AUTO ACCIDENT
SAL 00MNAN is HURT
Horse and Buggy Collide on
South Holman Street
Last Night.

A broken steering column resulted in
an automobile accident on South Hoh-
man street yesterday afternoon when
an automobile driven by DR.. G. l.. Smith
became uncomfortable and plunged
into a passing horse and buggy. VIM.
Ginatio. a saloonkeeper, residing south
of Oak Hill cemetery, was slightly in
jured and was removed to his home In
NJ. A Dickover's automobile
The accident occurred on South Hoh-
man street. near Carroll. yesterday aft
ernoon at about $40 o'clock DR. Smith
was his way home in his automobile
and he neared Carroll street the
steering rod came loose. He applied
the brakes and shut off the power, but
the machine became uncomfortable and
dashed into the buggy in which inatio
was riding.
The injured man was taken to his
home a. once, where 1T was found that
he suffered a cut over his eye and
shoulder. His ankle was also wrenched
and a few bruises. Although he is re
ported to be under a physicians care
today. he is getting along nicely. The
buggy was damaged to a slight extent
and the horses right leg injured.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-04-18
SAY THEY
WILL PUT
Up TICKET
Bull Moosers Elect Organi-
cation at Meeting Last
Night; G. G.. Kingwill Is
Named Chairman; Com
mitteemen Named.

Hammond voters may look forward
to at least three tickets in the city
campaign this fall. the progressives at
REORGANIZATION meeting last night
having decided to nominate a full
ticket There were about sixty voters
at the meeting. which was held in the
Moose hall. in State street, and which
was presided over by C. G.. Kingwell.
The latter was reelected city chair
man. while Milo NJ. Bruce and w C.
Belman were elected secretary and
treasurer. respectively.
In addition to the election of officers
precinct committeeman were elected for
all the precincts that were represented.
and those left vacant are to be filled
by the chairman's appointment
Take Up IA Collection.
The meeting last night cast aside
political precedent by appointing a
press committee. composed of Messrs.
w. c. Belman, +. NJ Elliott and Milo
NJ Bruce whose doing it shall be to
place before the voters the doings OF
the party This committee acted to-
day by supplying the local newspapers
with succinct statement relative to
last nights meeting. The press COM
mittee's report says among other things
Continued on page ten.)
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-04-18
HAMMOND MAN
GETS BIG JOB
J. w. Reed to Build Masonic
Temple for Laporte This
Year.

Contract for the big new Masonic
temple in Laporte was let yesterday
afternion by the committee in session
in the Elks' club. J. Wesley Reed, of
Hammond, was the low bidder, his
figures being below the estimate and
tabulated lower than the other bid
ders. there being nine In all. The
tabulated bids were not given out this
afternoon as the committee was still
in session at press time. Ingwald Moe
of Gary was the second low man.
The contract calls for one of the
finest buildings of its kind in this part
of the country. with office suites and
store rooms besides commodious lodge
rooms on the third and fourth floors,
The estimate of the cost of the build
ing is $4,000 and the building is to
have one of the finest sites in the city.
The contract let this afternoon pro-
vides construction should begin at
once and that the building be ready FOR
occupancy not later than February l.
1914.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-04-18
D|SPOSES
OF SALOON
BUSINESS

Adam Stachovicz. recently elected to
the office of police magistrate in West
Hammond over the head of Judge F.
Green, has disposed of his saloon busi-
ness to his two sons. Andrew and John
who will take possession of the place
May L.
Judge Stachovicz and his son. Frank.
will open up real estate office in
West Hammond, as they see q good
opportunity and "a splendid future in
West Hammond real estate.
Judge. Stachovicz believes that West
Hammond. will have a big boom in the
next year or so, and he and his son
want to get in on the ground moor in
the real estate and insurance business.
The judge and his sons have the con-
fidence of the people of West Hammond
and Hammond. and it is expected that
they will make a great success of their
new venture
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-04-18
ALL ARE
PRESENT At
MEETING

Every city in the Calumet region
was represented at the meeting of the
Indiana State Manufacturers & Ship
pers' association. which was held in
the rooms of the Hammond Chamber
of Commerce, under the auspices of
the organization, which was it's host
and the Hammond Manufacturers asso-
citation.
The meeting was a very profitable
one and ability of Assistant Secretary
Lee of the State association as a pro-
moter responsible for the great
interest shown. An attendance of $50
manufacturers and shippers was re-
ported.
Judge Virgil S. Reiter was the pre-
siding officer and In the introductory
remarks he urged the manufacturers
and shippers of the Calumet region to
join the Indiana Manufacturers and
Shippers association. Judge Wood. who
as a member of the railway commits
sion of Indiana. has proven his friend
ship for Hammond in forcing the build
ing of new Monon depot. wrote that
he would be unable to be present.
hartman Makes Fine Talk.
J. " hartman, the secretary OF the
associa tion, told of the fight that had
CONTINUED on page 1z.)