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gazing only upon painted city, so
marvelously real is the work of the
artists. Thousands upon thousands of
yards of canvas. mounted upon frames
Of wood and iron; scores of real build
ings, twenty to forty feet high, with
grim old Mt Vesuvius rearing its
head nearly eighty feet above all; the
entire scene covering an area of four
acres Of ground, and lighted by half
hundred electric arc lights complete
a scene Of marvellous beauty.
The trials of skill and strength ma
tive to Italian soil are shown in pro-
gress, while here and there in the
crowd can be seen priests quelling
disturbances by virtue of their robes
of office. The festivities are broken in
upon by the mutterings of the big vol
cano, and cloud OF smoke is seen to
gather about the crater. This is fol-
lowed by fame and lava, and as
things must move quickly in order to
allow the events OF weeks to be crowd
ed into the performance, the second
crater soon opens. The fly from the
zone directly is given by the full com
pany, following the mimic eruption.
The production this season is said
to even surpass all its previous pre-
sentations, although that hardly seems
possible to those who have witnessed
former efforts. The great ensembles
of hundreds of performers on the
monster open-air stage, are enchans-
ing in the highest degree. and reve-
lation to those who have never wit
messed a Pain fireworks spectacle.
The pyrotechnic features are tri-
umphs of the fremaker's art, the like
of which have never before been at
tempted by a travelling production.
The representation Of the frowning
Mt. Vesuvius, towering above the
mimic city Of palaces, buildings and
arches, and the gigantic stage upon
which the hundreds OF costumed per
formers appear, require nearly four
acres OF spacs Cor the massive seen
cry and effects.
During the unfolding OF the tragical
historical episode which the spectacle
depicts, many exciting scenes are
shown. including an imposing series
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1913-08-26

of spectacular pageants, games, feAsts.
functions, scenes, sights and Incl
dents, SURPRISING battle of flowers,
feast Of lanterns, fete day in gala
attire, shifting kaleidoscope view Of
the ancient city in the beautiful Bay
Of Naples
In the midst Of these festivities
comes the tragic eruption of the vol
cano Vesuvius aud the destruction Of
the city. 1t is scene which must be
observed with ones own eyes to be
realized, as all descriptions Of Y fall
short OF its realistic effects. Amid
the awe-inspiring eruption Of Vesu-
vius and the cataclysm of lurid flames
and lava are mingled the deep roll OF
the earthquake and the crash OF the
city's falling buildings. The volcanoes
vomiting OF fire. lava and smoNe can
be seen and heard for many miles,
and is thrilling scene that will long
live in the minds Of all fortunate
enough to witness It,
At the close Of the spectacle proper,
the usual brilliant and beautiful dis
play Of the world-famous Pain fire.
works will be shown for nearly an
hour, each nights program including
the latest pyrotechnic novelties, as
we'll as the scores Of favorites that
have delighted millions of people in
all parts of the civilized world.
Program is Varied.
The program will consist OF such
oieces as Niagara Falls by Moonlight.
This piece is from so to 70 feet long,
and is so brilliant tlat pin can be
licked off the ground quarter Of a
nile away. Alladin's Wonderful Rug,
! magnificent piece Of gorgeous blend
ng colors; The Last Rose Of Summer,
showing a gorgeous rose bud which
ONES into full bIoom; Popping Corn
in the Clouds, a 1913 real creation;
Temple Of Florida, production Of the
mythical flower temple; The Missis-
sippi Bubble, battery of multi-color
stars, exploding one hundred feet in
the air; The Thrilling Devels. real
novelty; Battery Of Pompeiian Sa-
lutes, something new in tie rocket
line; King Edwards Royal Star, q
gorgeous creation over thirty feet
high; Queen Elizabeth's Fan, a beau
tiful fan fol'ed, spreading out over
sixty feet in length; The Golden Sheaf
Wheel, which is twenty feet in diam
eter, in action sixty feet; Teddy
Roosevelt in Africa, comic piece $50
feet long, showing the palm trees
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1913-08-26
STATE FAIR NOTES

The pay-as-you-enter plan will be
used again this year.
Monday, Sept. l. will be known as
"Women's Free Day"
The track is in fine shape, and ex-
citing races are promised.
All exhibition buildings will be open
to visitors day and night.
The horticultural display will be
one Of the best ever made at an Ohio
State Fair
Twelve high-c!ass circus acts have
been provided for the amusement of
State Fair visitors.
Parking space to accommodate
5000 automobiles at one time has been
provided at the State Fair grounds.
Two hundred farm boys win camp
out at the Fair grounds. They will
extend the glad hand Of welcome to
all visitors.
In the agricultural department
$4,000 has been hung up in premiums.
Every county in the state will be rep
resented in the display.
One of the innovations in the live
stock show will be the Royal Grand
Championship Classes, in which all
breeds will meet in open competition
Eight pac.ag and seven trotting
races make up the speed program for
the Ohio State Fair, Sept. l, 2, 8, 4
and 5. The purses aggregate $1,000.
Pains Manhattan Beach fireworks,
which will follow the production of
the Last Days of Pompeii" each even
ing, contain many new and novel
pieces.
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MT. VESUV|US
IN ERUPTION
VIII Be Shown Nightly at Ohio
State Fair, Sept. Is.
PAINS last DAYS OF POMpEIP

Secured by Management az One Of
the Numerous Free Attractions.
This Years Production Surpasses
All others In Realistic Effects
Program Closes Each Evening With
Brilliant Pyroteehncal Dicolay.
The eruption of Mt. Vesuvius, which
destroyed the city Of Pompeii, will be
reproduced as near as mechanical in.
genuity can do so, by the Pain Fire
works company in their famous spec
tacle, the Last Days of Pompeii,"
which will be the nightly free feature
at the Ohio State AFR, to be held in
Columbus, September /, 2, 8, and 5.
Acres of scenery, and tons Of com
bustible and infla'mmable material viii.
be used at every performance, an
visitors will have an opportunity OF
seeing an accurate picture OF a gres
seismic disturbance. Mt. Vesuvius Il
pictured very true to life, and the dis
turbance which follows close upon q
Neapolitan feast day is dramatically
presented in its horrors. The scene
laid out along the front, nearly 400
feet wide, presents accurately the Ne
apolitan courts, where the people
gather for their celebration. Among
the $50 performers there is presented
almost every class and condition of
Italian citizenary, and the people are
Bhown going about their pleasures, in
their own way.
This mimic reproduction of the an
cient city of Pompeii will in itself be
revelation, and the spectator will
find 1t difficult to realize that he lie
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1913-08-26

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Hrs. WILLARD A. GRAHAM, Care of
ELLSWORTH FUTILE, Bovina Center, NY.
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pound, made from native roots and
herbs, contains no narcotics or harmful
drugs, and today holds tie record of
being the most successful remedy we
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If you have the slightest doubt
that Lydia Il. Pinkham's Vegeta-
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(cOnfidentiaD Lynn, Mass, for adj
vice. Your letter will be opened,
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and held in strict confidence.
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Thursday afternoon, the music at
the opening of the Institute consisted
of singing by the association and a
solo by Mr. r. A. Chubb.
Prof. Martzolff then spoke on the
'Relation of the States to the Nation
al Government" He said that our
country has a government unlike any
other republic in the world, the diff
erence being in the relation of the
the time of the adoption of the Con-
stltution there were two parties, those
who believed in states rights and
those who wanted a strong national
government. The result was COM
promise between those two. Thus the
government is one of strength and of
freedom. The question of states
rights is still an important one after
all these years, one that is still being
solved. There have been 109 such
cases come up for settlement, the last
being the Japanese question in Cali
fornia and the recent trouble in West
Virginia. One such case has come
up in Ohio. This was in 1919 in re-
gard to taxing U. S. banks and was
eventually decided in favor of the fed
eral government.
DR.. Colgroves address was on "The
Farmer as a Factor in Civilization"
He said that the farmer has done
more for civilization than any other
class of people, or all classes put to-
gether. The farm has produced the
best type of men in the worlds his
tory. The farmer in his work is the
greatest conqueror, the greatest in
ventor, the greatest architect and the
greatest patriot of the worlds history.
The farm life and its surroundings
have inspired some of the best that
has been written in literature. lie
emphasized the Importance of the
teaching of agriculture and of i'm
pressing upon the pupils mind the i'm
portance of the farmer and his work.
The devotional exercises Friday
morning were conducted by Rev. j. T.
Black.
"Sand, Sympathy and Sense" was
the subject of the address given by
DR.. Colgrove. He said that these are
the elements out of which men are
| made, the yardsticks by which char
acter is measured. Sand means cour-
age, perseverance, an invincible spirit
and power to rise above our environ
ments; it is the quality in us which
makes us fit for struggle and keeps
us from being pessimists. The man
who lacks sand is a coward. Sym
pathy tempers brutality, takes the
barbarism out of our nature, trans
forms the commonplace and keeps
our daily tasks from becoming drudg-
cry. He who lacks sympathy is o
fiend. But sense is the greatest OF
these elements. 1t enables us to
adapt ourselves to the conditions
about us, and to learn from the ex'
periences Of yesterday; it gives us
the power to forsee the future.
After short intermission Prof
Martzolff gave an address on "The
Trial of Aaron Burr" He said that
Aaron Burr is still on trial before the
American people after all these years
History is still debating. He review
ed his early life, his career as a law
yer and politician, and the duel be
tween him and Hamilton, After this
duel he was a man without a coun
try. He then went to Ohio where he
! had his dream of an empire in the
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1913-08-26

nHlO
Millions of dollars
W
breeding the
The Ohio
It's premium cassifcaions show wide At the
be helc Columbus q
will be
Of
Liberal
Live stock entries closed 6 well filled
Monday
learned by
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I Teachers institute

west. He was arrested and taken
back for trial He defended himself
before the jury, which was a preju-
diced one, but knowing his wonderful
power over men he consented to be
tried before them. At the final trial
he was found not guilty for want of
proof. He then went TO Europe where
he lived in poverty finally returned
to this country where he died.
Friday afternoon Mrs. Julia Putnam
Leonard sang two numbers and re-
sponded to an encore.
The subject of DR.. Colgrove's ad-
dress was Factors in Discipline, Di-
rect and Indirect" The direct factors
are authority, rules, and punishment
The indirect factors are scholarship,
organization, tact and interest. The
young teacher, especially, is apt to
make the mistake of governing by di-
rect factors rather than the indirect
ones. If there is punishment at all, it
must be just. AS the teacher grows
in experience, she sees the Importance
of using the indirect factors in the
school government and as she grows
stronger in her work, the last indirect
factor, interest, should change to SYM
pathy and finally to love.
Andrew Jackson" was the subject
of Prof. Martzolff's address. He told
of the part that Jackson played in the
history of our country, relating sever
al amusing and interesting incidents
of his life. He said that Jackson is
the most unique character in Ameri-
can history. He was the idol of the
people of what was then the west and
his influence was still felt in that part
Of the country many years after his
death.
At the business session Immediately
following, the committee on legisla-
ton reported in favor of endorsing
the Fitzpatrick amendment to the
Smith 1 per cent law. This report
was accepted
The committee on nominations re-
ported the names of the following
teachers for officers for the next
year:
President-Supt. Kissner of Fred
ericktown.
Vice President-M. C. Cummins of
Martinsburg.
Secretary-Miss Mildred Aler of
Mt. Vernon.
Members executive Committee
Supt. Allgire Of Centerburg, C. H.
Winans, Mt. Vernon, Supt Colgin,
Brink Haven.
This report was accepted.
1t had been suggested at an earlier
session of the week that the teachers
have a suitable inscription placed
on the monument of Dan Emmett,
saying that he is the author OF
Dixie. A sufficient sum of money
was secured for this and the commit
tee having this in charge was instruct
ed to have the work done, provided
the consent of Mrs. Emmett is secur-
ed.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1913-08-26

This novel sight will prove
a the coming Ohio State Fair The
adjoining entrance
military supervision The will rise and retire
will duties few
Balance time they will be free visit the wonders OF
They will have their
section the
they will the
OF spectacle Pompe
The boy viii Saturday Aug 80 and remain throughout the
Visitors Exposition
will welcome
4
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1913-08-26

GRICUlTURAI DISPLAYS a
IA Fair. mammoth building
wealth Buckeye dirt premiums
agricultural department
will be the displays leading the
exhibit Ohios horticultural
closely inspecting exhibits
Many learned intensive farming.
coming be n Columbus Sept
Exposition will
its influences
racing Each night will be presented Pains Last Days Pomp and
display of fireworks
l.
open promptly
IN on
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1913-08-26

Miss Edna Wolfe, a nurse at the
Medical and Surgical Sanitarium, re-
turned Friday evening after profes-
sional visit in Columbus.
Mrs. A. G. Wirwille and daughter
OF West High street went to Colum-
bus Friday morning to visit for a
few days with relatives. They will
be Joined by Mr.. Wirwille Saturday
evening and they will go to Sandy
Beach, Ohio, to spend a week.
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IN
For the coming Exposition the reseng parking
Friday,
s a single
be PAINS magnificent production of Te Last Days Of Pmp Each
sterling will
each
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1913-08-26

waving in the breezes, then appears
an elephant, giraffe, lion and n
monkey running up and down the
palm tree; Teddy appearing on the
scene, commences firing at the ami
mails, and one by one they fall dead.
Kocko, the Acrobatic Monkey, a mon
key on trapeze, which is a very
comical set piece. There will be q
change of program every night of
these set pieces, and a different com
bination of aerial stuff will also be
fired every night.
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now. L was very
young when my first
bay Vs born and
M AlaitI was very
bel afar that. I
We n5t q gulcr and
I bad TE.Gs in my
back AID was so
poorly TIT l could
hardly ta',e care Of
my two children. 1
doctored with sew
cral dOctOrs bilt pot
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1913-08-26
KNOX co. TEACHERS
EXAMINATIONS
1912-1913

Meetings for the examination Of teach;
Ruilding Mt Vernon, Ohio. the first Sat
urday Of every month. Order of SUBJ
jects:
Elementary. a. m.-Theory and Practlce,
Arithmetic, U. s. History, Reading and
Agriculture. c.
Elementary, p. m.-Granlmar, Ceogra-
phy, Orthography, Writing, Physiology
and Literature. ,s,
Pupils examination-The third Saturday
of April and the third Saturday in May;
Examinations will commence "a e'o
Address all communications to the Cle.H
of Board of Examiners.
Organization of the board:
]. 8. ALAN, President.
Mt. Vernon. Ohio.
r. L. JONES, Vice President.
Utica, Ohio.
A. L. Murry, Clerk,
Democracy, Ohio.
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Luther a. stream Vim. :. R'nnei
STREAM Il RIMER

REAL ESTATE AND LOANS
Farms and city property bought sold
and exchanged. Properties rented ane
rents collected. Fire insurance spo
cialty. Representing IA old reliable
stock companies Accident insurancs
live stock insurance. Plate glass IN
surance, automobile insurance, is fact
we can insure any property you may
have. Surety bonds Of all kinda Can
and see us. Room 1 Sipe bldg Souts
Main st. Cit phone No 447 Black
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1913-08-26
PROFESSIONAL CARDS
l.. 3. FOUCK

ATTORNEY At LAN
once Rogers building, No. u south
Matt ueet, Mt. Vernon, Unic Rooms
2 and 8, second floor
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1913-08-26

FRANK o. LEVGRING
ATTORNEY. Al LAW
All business of legal nature given
prompt attention and especially to
practice in the Probate Court Once
No. 9 East High street, Mt Vernon, o
New Phone, ONCE 104.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1913-08-26

G. K. CONARD, M D.
HOMEOPATHIC PHYSICIAN AND
SURGEON
Office and residence, lS East Vine Et
Citizens phone 90 Office hOnrs .
TO ana Z TO p. m.
Bell 253 r.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1913-08-26

THE FIRE INSURANCE NAN
WILL J. "Doc" WELSH
If you Own anything. have
u insured.
Citizens Phone 231 Red
East Gambler street, Mt Vernon. Q
The Nevada County picayune., 1913-08-22

money. Then he got an 'ac' countable warrant" for 8. 625.
 This was figured to cover the whole month beginning with March, 4, counting the month as 30 days. Actually he did not take office till afternoon of the fourth. and President Taft held down the job till that hour. But this was by fiction. The ad- ministration is supposed to end with midnight of March 3, but it would be inconvenient to trans fer to government at such time, and so tine change is made l2 hours later. No fraction of days are recognized, however, in pay ing presidents. ard the halliday President Taft did not get paid for on March 4 was made sup by extra half day he was paid for at the beginning of his term.
The Nevada County picayune., 1913-08-22

and winter that you may find the job too big for you next spring, and when you are press ed for planting time you may find the ground too wet for clean ing ditches or planting either. Attend to them now. Take care of the hay and cut all you can of every kind, even unto the crab grass. Save it all. The stock love it and it is easy ts feed.
 Remember t h e County and state fair. Go and take some thing to exhibit if you can. Give my regards to the hogs. the real money-makers on the farm, and tell them I hope they will make it through the acorn time", if they have been neglected, as many have.
 John H. Page,
 Commissioner.
The Nevada County picayune., 1913-08-22
HOW THE PRESIDENT GETS PAID

The question is often asked.
 how the president gets his salary whether he goes to the trea- sury at the end of each working day and draws his 24O odd dol- lars, or whether he waits till the end of the week, month or term for his mouey. The answer is that he does get his pay directly from the treasury, and he is the only government official who is thus paid. And his paydays are once a month-on the last work ing day of the month. President Wilson had to wait till March 31 for his first taste of Uncle Sam's
The Nevada County picayune., 1913-08-22
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The Nevada County picayune., 1913-08-22
'1Ih Letter of John \. Page,
 Commissioner Mines, Mauufac- lures and Agriculture.

The final cultivation of corn cotton crops have made, and net of the hay has been made, q the time for harvest is con-
 on and will soon be here. ere is yet a short interval in nlth the farmees can prepare d and make reedy to put in a pall acreage of some of the It important leguminous crops
 winter pasture and cover p tor the land. Burr clover 0ne uf the best for a cover crop keep the land from washing
 also from teaching. an d kes a good winter pasture for tue and hogs, as we'll as other st' II you have a good Ber- eOa pasture, blow it up during month and harrow it down sow It to Burr Clover. It make you a good pasture all a'sr' and last on throug the 'ng' until the Bermuda comes .sgaln. Thed it will die down
 uve way to the Bermuda,
 Slil re-seed ieself next fall. VIII glyealmost a year-round sa,s for stock. and will en- a g the land too,
 .uson clover is another good aao While it may be a little ~ a', 70 get a stand, it is one ,ae best legumes you can get, (.,ps ,ploSldes more nitroge n .s,lng a.1 Inodules than any of saers. Crimson clover can sued \ M later. Another good !. s Vetch. Try some of it. v;ll ;ll1perlment is worth trying. kodn.a make a good pasture, will IiI'hs:,i Is's lots of hay, and is a fine \ s'oer. ;s It would not be a kas.a ea to SOW any of these |rouss 'n the corn field. going ba,' 1n ha between the rows with ''fows Later. when the
The Nevada County picayune., 1913-08-22

corn is gathered there will remain a good winter pasture and a cov- CT crop too.
 If you cannot persuade your- self to try out any of these new crops. then try some rye. Most everybody knows about rye and what it will do. Rye may be sown between the corn or cotton rows in the fall and make a good winter and spring pasture. and will help the soil. besides being fairly good cover crop. But be sure to try something. You real ly can't afford not to. Then there is the alfalfa. Some of the best and most progressive farmers have been trying 1t out and succeeding. It sometimes takes perseverance and patience, but they will win in most cases.
 If your soil is sour, add some ground limestone. If you Will apply to the Agricultural Depart ment at Washington, or t n e county demonstration agent, you can get free, all the nitrogen-fix- ing bacteria you need. When you SOW alfalfa, be careful to put your land in good condition, and have it we'll pulverized. It IS best to use a plot of ground that has been in peas or grass, or used in some way to keep it free from weeds. or on which the weeds have not seeded this season. Then use plenty of seed. Sow about thirty pounds to the acre. If you have tried alfalfa before and did not get a stand. try 1t again on the same ground; do not change locations. Some or the best alfalfa producing land Tn the country has required as many as the third sowing to get a good stand. Each time it is re-seeded the soil is becoming inoculated, and that is necessary to maintain a good stand.
 Take care of the ditches now. Clean them out and cut the weede and briers off. If-you don't they will fill you up so badly this fall
The Nevada County picayune., 1913-08-22
President Wilson's monthly warrents in the f u tsu r elwill be $6, 250. -Ex
90 MANY PfoPlE DIE OF Dleop polson

A little scratch on the hand splinter or small abrasion of the skin is often fatal because the poisonous germs start the infection. That's where Hunts Lightning Oil comes in handy as an ap- plication on the abrasion, kills all germs which may have lodged there. thereby preventing infection and death. It pays to keep this remedy in the home, especially where there are children. All drug stores in 25c and 50c bottles.