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built during the time Of Cortez. It
has been added to In more recent
years but the original plans were
closely followed. The walls have an
average thickness OF ten feet. The
roof is HAT and offered poor target.
Great shells and heavy cannon balls
expended their might In vain against
this long gray pile OF Astsc.hewn rock.
Splintered stone and Q great coat Of
dust found their way into every nook
of the shot.tortured structure and
some projectiles entered through win.
dovs and skylights, hit few theNs-
and pecos viii cover The cost Of obilt.
Grating from the paiaSs Ill signs Of
the recent strusgle.
Less damage was done the munich
pal palace. which forms another
boundary OF the palace square. o.
Zocalo. But down l6 de Septiembre
Street, which leads from the zocalt
toward the Ciudadela. the arsenal
which sheltered the doughty rebels,
the loss is much greater. This is the
department store district and the bis
French dry goods houses. with their
easily damaged stocks, were not IN
a position to escape loss from Are and
flying debris. Employees Of these
stores staysd In the buildings and Al
the risk Of their lives extinguished
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LEADERS OF ALLEGED
larson TRUST"

Chicago. H.. Feb. 27-Three men
alleged TO be implicated In the opera.
tioax of the Arson Trust which IL
s1sclxred to have swindled insurance
'compsnies out Of millions OF dollars
N Chicago. were arraigned for hear.
'iAg tu the Municipal Court today. The
0sa, each Of whom has occupied a
DlAce of more or less prominence In
The business life OF the city. are Bern
Aaro Levine, president OF the B, NJ
ySsvtae Clothing Company. and Nor
Sh Friedman and Frederick w. Buck.
o1nstsr. president and secretary. re.
sosceivsly, Of the Northwest Can Com
DanO- The arrest OF Levine resulted
yre0 . fire which destroyed the cloth,
~ or0's store. The Northwest Can
CsnUaay's factory also was destroyed
~ ose on May 20. 1911. Both estab'
Mshaeats were heavily insured. After
serA ors. II is alleged. barrels that had
SsaknAasd gasoline wore found. Both
SFO srs alleged 10 have been set by
Dsatanin Fink. the alleged "Arebug'
- was recently arrested In South
osn4- Id.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1913-02-28
BUILDINGS
In Mexico lave Deiled The
MoleFa Guns

City Of Mexico, Feb. 27--Old Span
- architecture that has dsied near
" tour centuries Of earthquakes again
hes proven its value. Close examins'
tion OF the damage done during the
days Of terriAo cAnnonadins shows
that even the most modern guns do
not make great headway against the
heavy stone walls that typify most Of
the prominent buildings In the hexi'
can capital, Much greater damage
was done the modern edifices. whose
thin walls barely turned rife bullets.
Little real damage was done the
National Palace, which was the tar
get for the heaviest guns Gen. Felia
Diaz had in his possession. The great.
err part OF this massive edince, which
presented face Of 67b feet long to the
direct fre Of tho rebel batteries, was
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1913-02-28
the ART OF POISONING.
ovbtls Methods Used BY the Natives st
Central Africa.

Central Africa.
The Central African native is mas
ter In the art Of poisoning and alwaye
on the watch for 1t. He will never
take . drink of water or beer or eai
Of Q dish. even when offered by 0
peaceful acquaintance. until the host
has eaten or drunk some Of II to pledge
fear Of treacbery. and with good rea
son. for an assassin Is cheaply hired
Vegetable poisOns may be made by n,
most any one. and the methods of nd
ministcring them are cunning beyond
description.
sorted TO when man gets into hif
head an Idea that neighb0r u injur
ing him by wltchery. IL TO kill the un.
suspecting victim BY means Of poison.
ed stakes and at the same time avoid
suspicion. which would inevitably lead
10 similar vengeance.
Procuring little sharpened sticks, the
murderer holl0ws their points and In.
serts poison USUALLY made by boiling
down the Juice Of certain shrubs OF
creepers) into the cavities. These he
secretly plants upright. but leaning q
little along the path which lends from
the doomed negr0's hut to his garden.
Sooner or later the intended victim
slightly lacerates his hare foot by hit
ting one Of these sharp stakes. lie
takes no notice OF the scratch. for he
is used to such triting injuries. but In
a few moments his foot and leg begin
to swell, and nm hour or 30 later he
expires In agony.
The bark and roots Of several trees
and shrubs yield virulent pOisons when
properly brewed, one Of which has the
peculiar effect Of at once paralyxing
the organs OF speech. The gall Of the
crocodile when dried In the sun and
pmlverIzed is also very deadly. The
most fatal poison. however, IL that
prepared from an ugly. whitish tree
called ujungu IN German East Africa
II grows In only few localities. aud
few natives will venture TO cut Il
down. for n mere prick with a splinter
will cause terrible and sometimes IA
tai inflammation. The negroes say
that neither moths nor snakes will 70
near II aud that birds never rest In III
branches.
To make this poison the wood Il
bnrnt and Its ashes are mixed with
water and then boiled down to n thick
Daste The natives will travel hun
drcds Of miles to procure this paste
with which hunters anoint their ar
rows and spears and the bullets oi
their guns. dipping them after the
smearing In hot beeswax to form Z
protective covering against l0ss 0l
power rs well as against accident
Hsrpers Weekly.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1913-02-28

Eggs 22c; butter 30c. m
Mr.. B. e. Salisbury went to Howard
Thursday morning on business.
See Pitkin's shoe ad. soc on the
Sl.Oo
Mrs. Charles Fields and two chill.
1ren Of Orrville are the guests Of her
mother. Mrs. Henry Smith.
Mrs. willard O'Brien and daughter,
Louise, have returned from visit
with relatives in Orrville.
Mr. George d. Neal went to Center
burg Thursday morning to make a
short business visit.
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Shaffer return.
ed 10 their home in Columbus Thurs.
dav morning after visit with rela-
tives In Mt Vernon.
Mr.. william A. Appleton went to
Columbus Thursday morning to at
tend q hardware merchants conven.
tioa.
Mr.. and Mrs. Melvin Cation and
family of this city went to Frederick
towa Thursday morning to attend the
funeral Of the late Mr.. Mclntire.
Messrs. Charles Mills and Kari
rricl went to Utica Thursday after
noon TO attend q dance given In the
eveaing by the skoli Bori Club.
Professor David Kingley left Thurs
day morning for his home in Urbana
Iii., after q several days visit with
relatives in Mt. Vernon.
Private sale. contents of Hotel
Fults. beginning Monday, March 8
Eatire outfit will then be sold al
prices never before equaled. Beds
spriaxs and bedding, dressers. stands
chairs, tables. etc, at less than hall
cost.
Cut rates on oil watch repairing
Naan spring 76c; cleaning tic; crys
eais 1Sc; Jewels. 3Sc to 76c. Worl
guaranteed ! year. Owens, corneI
Main and Gambler strests--up stairs.
Go to Bebout and Pitkin's cash
store, Fredericktown, Ohio, to ge,
highest prices for butter ana eggs
We save you money on the goods you
may buy OF us. J. r. Bebout 4 X. W.
TitAin.
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the iires that often followed the path
OF she'll
Several OF the largest German hard.
ware stores are located In this die.
trict. which was swept by the direct
fire between the Ciudadcla and tho
Palace. The Germans control tho
hardware business Of the republic and
most Of the stores In this section OF
10 city do Z Wholesale a. well % .
retail business. Millions OF dollars
worth Of goods were stored In these
houass but the nature Of the stock
prevented any great loss. 4
American owned stores are scatter.
Cd through the business district and
suffered along with the others, but
the greatest loss In nearly al cases
Il to the buildings. which for the most
part are owned by Mexicans.
Practically all Of the important
buildings erected during the last Dc.
Icade have steel frames, which sup,
port concrete. brick or stone walls.
These walls offered little resistance
to the artillery fire. But the steel
work was little damaged. which will
make the work of repair less than Il
would appear from the present demor-
alised appearance
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1913-02-28
TO exTERMiNArE THE eUzzARD

Baton Rogue, La. Feb. 27--In order
To hasten the destruction Of the buzz
xsr1 In Louisiana the State Live
Stock Association today started lee.
turer out on tour Of every parish Of
tho State. The mission Of the lectur-
sr N To explain to the farmers the
barn that the bird does In spreading
disease among stock. As the buzzard
has generally been considered scav.
aager 0f value II has been protected
with the result that II exists In great
Aunbers throughout this section OF
the country. Permission was obtain.
ed from the State Conservation Com
missaon several weeks ago to exclude
The bird from the non-game class
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1913-02-28
Are You A Gold suHsrer7

Take DIR. Kings New Discovery. The
best cough. cold. throat and lung
medicine made. Money refunded II II
fsils TO cure. DO not hetitate take
n ~ our risk. First dose helps. J. n,
Wells, Floyd Texas, writes: "Dr.
King's New Discovery cured by ter
ribie cough and cold. gained 16
peSnds." Buy It at G. r. Baker a
Co.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1913-02-28
~so~GM's INDUSTRIAL
Z EXHIBITION

pesw York. Fob. 27--The Womcn's
Sn1aslraai Exhibition. for which prep
asaalsas have been making for near
~ year. was opened In the Grand
Central Palace today and will be con.
-t1ansa Tor two weeks. The atm Of
~ sghibition Is to demonstrate the
vuDings Of women and show what they
<ars Ao1ng not merely In philanthropy,
CHARITY. and uplift work but also In
utts and crafts and all the Industrial
- csmmercial pursuits In which they
>neo sagaxed. The proceeds Of the ex'
s1fbtaion will bo donated TO various
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1913-02-28
aaked creaned oysters

Butter AZ many small baking dishes
~ you have places at table. Place
seven large oysters In each dish Pour
over cream sauce, then sprinkle
thickly with buttered cracker crumbs
mixed with grated cheese. Serve hot.
Ladies' World.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1913-02-28

II didn't think Mrs. do Browne look.
I'd very attractive at the opera last
night" said Dubbleigh.
4SO3 Why. usually she 10 rsdiant
What did she have ONT" asked Win.
kIstop.
"A large sised Srouch," said Dubb.
leigh.-Harper's Weekly.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1913-02-28
uNeoWveNeloAal.

''But, Maria, why should ~ make .
trip abssad when we've sssa % fsw Of
The places Of Interest In our owu coun.
0yf Let 10 WIT those arst"
'Oh. John. you Do Say svcA dread
folly crude anA sational things!"
Chicago Tribune
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1913-02-28
Oavis.Mc c ullough

OaVis.McCuIIou0h
Wedding
Mr.. John Davis Of West Front
street, this city, and Miss Lena Nc
Cullough Of r. r. u. No. 3, were
united in marriage at 8 o'clock We'd
nesday evening by the Rev. J. A Ions,
pastor of the Vine street Church Of
Christ at his home. They will live
in this city.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1913-02-28

'-.The board OF directors of the
Knox County Agricultural society
win hold a meeting Saturday, March
at p. M. IN the Office OF the secre,I
tary.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1913-02-28
Cociety
News
Lshmo on-PIpss

Wedding
Mr.. Cleveland Lahnon and Mise
Fay Pipes, both Of Gambler were unit
ed In marriage at $3.50 Wednesday af-
ternoon by the Rev. J. A. Long, pas
tor Of the Vine street Church Of
Christ, at his home on East Vine
street.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1913-02-28
Vie Ahsswtmlndwsss.

Professor (after dinner. looking Of
bis empty plats In . raseD-rhsre.
we've had splnach and egg again!
You know perfectly well. Amelia. that
! can't eat iti-Vliegsnde Blatter,
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1913-02-28
A Pleasant
Sunrise

Surprise
Master Glenn Hess of Bladensbure
was given surprise a few evenings
ago by his teacher and pupils Of the
intermediate room, In honor Of his
twelfth birthday. The evening was
spent in games and music, after which
the hostess served popcorn and taffy.
Glenn received pretty token from
his guests.
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These Go in the Sale Ton10ry0lu:-
YOU MUST HURRY FOR

SOC Bleached Sheets 72x9O
inches for. j. /. .30c each
1212c Bleached Pillow Cases
for 10c each
35c Bleached Table Damask
for ). ..............2 .26c yd.
10c and &c Linen Torchon
Laces, 2 to 4 in. wide
at ;. &c yd.
Csc Knit Muff1ers all colors,
for .... TIC
Large Huck Towels, 20 in.
wide, 40 in. long for. 10c
Ladies' 25c Fleeced Under
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Ladies' 85c Outing Night
Gowns for Soc
$1.0O and $1.25 Fancy Silks
for ............. .59c I'd.
$1.25 Extra Heavy Cotton
Blankets for -. .86c pair
85c Cotton Blankets
for SOC pair
Up to $500 all Wool Blan-
kets for. 1895
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-09-13
100000 FOR REFUGEES
House Furnishes Fund for Des
titIte Americans.

Washington. Sept. En- response 10 an
urgent demand from the State Depart
mont the House tonight passed a JOINT
resolution making an emergency appro-
nriation Of 10000 to be used for he re-
lief OF destitute Americans in Mexico and
for their transportation to the United
States.
The majority leader. Mr.. Underwood
read a personal letter from Secretary
Bryan asking immediate action. The
Secretary said the department was using
1900 a DAY to aid Americans In Mexico
and that but 5000 was available for that
purpose The resolution will go immedi-
ately to the Senate. where ii probably
will be passed Monday.
Secretary Bryan said in part: Besides
the obligations resting on this government
under existing conditions OF eftecting a
safe and speedy means by which Ameri-
cans may leave Mexico and reach their
homes in the United States there are po-
litical reasons which render IT OF the high
est Importance that the work which is be-
Ing carried on there should not he brought
To sudden stop"
The resolution passed unanimously with
the understanding that II further funds
were needed a $4,000 appropriation in the
urgent deficiency bill for the ZANE pur-
pose would be allowed TO stand.
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pOlNos AT BAR HAReOR.

fRv Telegraph O. The Tribune
Bar Harbor Me. SEPT. l2-The Minister
NJ the Netherlands and Mr.. loGdOn left
here to-day Tor New York They viii sail
or September 10 FOR The Hague. Mr.
I.oudon has been made Minister Of For
cigu Affairs Of the Netherlands and Will
not return tu this country. Mrs. Henry
f.. Dimock Mr. and Mrs g. Catalini,
Mrs Victor Cushman and Mrs Celcstine
Eusus were at the pier to see them or.
4. Eugene Galatin. who has been
spending the summer here. Will leave on
Monday FOR Tuxedo Mrs.. Albert H. Cal
latin and Miss Coruelia Galaun will re
main here until September g.
Mrs John Aspegren aud children, who
are at the Kebo cottage, Will return 10
New York September -.
Mrs otis Norcross entertained At tea
yesterday afternoon.
Mrs Henry f. Dimock will leave Mon
day. September p. to visit Mrs. Frederick
Thompson at CauandaiEua Subsequently
she will 20 TO hrr Connecticut home. in
South Coventry. Mr.. and Mrs q. Catslini.
who are guests at Mrs. Dimocks Bar
iarbor cottage. also VIII 20 TO Connect
cut
Mr. and Mrs George : Bowdoin viii
close La Rochelle October and return TO
New York
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-09-13
ZAMACONA'S PLANS SECRET
Mysterious Mexican May Reach
New York To day.
From The Tribune Bureau J

Washington. Sept 12.-Manuel de Zama-
coma Inclan, the mysterious Mexican
who was expected 10 make an effort TO
see President Wilson and the Secretary Of
state. is in Baltimore, but what his busi-
ness there is no one in Washington will
divulge. II is expected that he will Leave
Baltimore for New York, possibly to-
morrow
The demand Of this government for the
arrest and punishment Of the murderers
Of Edmond HAYES and Robert Thomas.
Americans. al MADEIRA. State OF Chihua-
hua. has been followed by the arrest OF
Captain Santa Carabo. who Is charged
with responsibility FOR the exceptions.
The American Consul, Mr.. Edwards, will
request that the man be tried at Juarez'
with a representative Of this government
in attendance.
Frederick Simpich. the American con-
sui az Ensenada, Lower California, has
reported TO the State Department that
none OF the fiat money issued by the
Governor OF Sonora has been forced on
foreigners. and the circulation Of 100000
pesos already printed has been suspended
until after September le, which is great
Mexican holiday
Recent reports that six Americans were
executed at Torreon appear to have been
erroneous.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-09-13
OLD DEFENDERS H0N0RED
Baltimore Pays Tribute to
Heroes of 1912.
[By Telegraph to The Tribune. !

Baltimore. Sept. l2.-The gallant defence
OF Baltimore in 1912 was commemorate
to-day. old Defenders Day was cele-
brated with paradeS. patriotic orations,
exercises and banquets. The celebration
opened with addresses by Mayor Preston
and others I'm cemeteries where the old
defenders are buried. The graves were
decorated with flags.
Tonight the annual banquet OF the
Society of the War Of 1872 took place.
Among those participating in the exer-
cises were Miss Elizabeth Key and Mrs.
Fannie Dorsey, granddaughters Of Fran
els Scott Key, who wrote THE Star
spangled Banner" while the British fleet
off Fort McHenry fired shells at Balti-
more.
After the military parade this afternoon
addresses by Governor Goldsborough, AS
sistant Secretary OF the Navy Franklin
y Roosevelt and others were delivered
in Monument Square The German So
cieties of the city celebrated the day With
a luncheon at the Hotel Raleigh, followed
bv an outing at Rivervlew. More than
Thousand sailors and marines were in the
line Of march.
The celebration to-day was preliminary
10 the patriotic celebration which VIII
continue an entire week in September
1914 in commemoration Of the centennial
Of the writing OF the national anthem.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-09-13
SEES MASQUE.
Two Daughters Take Part in
Meriden Entertainment.
GIVEN IN AID OF THE BIRDS
Mr.. and Mrs. Wilson Have Seats
in Front of Audience, Which Is
Cowled and ROBBED in Brown.
T.I.rranh 10 - rr-nunc- !

Meriden. y. H.. Sept l2-Presideut
Wilson and his family witnessed this
evening the entertainment given 10y
the members Of the Cornish ARTIST colony
"a masque entitled Sanctuary written
by Percy Mackaye. the dramatst and
participated IN by more than nifty per-
sons. Miss Eleanor Wilson. the Presi-
dents daughter took a leading part.
while Miss Margaret Wilson. her sister,
sang preliminary song.
The masque. which was given IN behalf
OF the Meriden Bird club. under the pat
ronage OF Mrs. Wilson. was played I'm a
pine grove within the limits II the actual
bird sanctuary at Meriden The inter
probation OF the part Of Orns, the spirit
OF birds. by Miss Eleanor Wilson won APP
plause. All OF the parts In the produc-
tion were well taken. The audience itself
was costumed in simple brown robes and
cows.
President and Mrs. Wilson sat at the
centre Of the outdoor theatre. directly IN
front of the footights. Behind the Presi-
dent and blending in with the background
OF oak and pine were the robed figures Of
the audience. The forms Of the actors
We're thrown by sklful lighting into high
relief. and the white and gold costumes
Of Miss Wilson and Mrs. KuDiee showed
TO advantage.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-09-13
FROHMAN OFF FOR OPENING
Manager Will Present Mar
riage Market" in Baltimore.

Charles Frohman leaves the city to-day
for Baltimore where he will present Don
aid Brian in the new musica! play Inc
Marriage Market" on Monday night.
September q has been chosen as inc
opening date for The Marriage Market
at the Knickerbocker Theatre here ana
on that night Julia Sanderson VIII give
her first performance Of The Sunshine
Cir" at the Hollis Street Theatre Bos-
ton. On September % Mr. Frohman WIZ
iasue a call for candidates for the cast o.
his next musical comedy, The Girl on
q Film" which is now running al the
Gsiety Theatre. London.
Billie Burke will return TO the stage lot
seventy performances Of The Amazons'
beginning at Poughkeepsie on MONDAY
night Three weeks later Miss Burke VIII
begin rehearsals Of her new Somerset
Vaughan play, THE Land Of Promise
Miss Burke will probably appear In New
York ir The Land Of Promise AROUND
December
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-09-13
THEATRICAL NOTES.

ca,tain Por Hedenblad. aide-de-cd'np
90 tho crown Prince OF Sweden ana ''''"
tenants Hultecrautz. Harlborg ana Keu-
,.rshold Of the Swedish army. attended
,ho matinee performance at the Hippo
drome yesterday afternoon as the guests
Of Lee Shubert
Among the passengers due 10 arrive on
the ST. Paul this evening are the LONDON
pIayers who will appear In klaW q ct
laneer's company in "M!lestones. under
tho direction of Joseph Brooks. Phlia-
delphia will be- the first city to see the
Rennett-Knoplauch play this season.
II. II. Frazee announced yesterday that
rehearsals Of "Iole." the Robert W. Cham-
hers story which has been adapted by the
novelist and Ben Teal for musical com
edv production. will begin Monday DC
,ober 6 under the direction Of Mr.. Teal.
The score has been supplied by William
Frederick Peters. composer Of THE Pur-
nile Road" Frank Lalor will have the
principal comedy role.
Tho Rev. H. r. Wright. representing
the Federation Of Churches, Of Cleveland.
attended a performance of Damaged
Goods" al the Fulton Theatre recently.
He was sent as a special delegate 10 pass
on this play. which is scheduled TO play at
the Euclid Avenue opera House Septem-
Der % under the auspices of the Citizens
Welfare League. of Cleveland. and the
Medical Society Of that city.
The Frank Lee Short Company, which
has lust closed an open air tour present.
ing "Pomander Walk" and The Romano
ers." Will in future be under the direction
OF l.. NJ Goodstadt, of the General Man
aging Bureau.
The production and company for the
new Reginald de Koven-Channing Pol
lock- Rennold Wolf operetta Her Little
Highness." which Werba & Luescher
will open in Boston Tuesday. left New
York yesterday. George Marion and
Julian Mitchell will stage the production.
II. II Frazee has engaged Josephine
Whlttell for the role of Stephane In his
forthcoming production OF The Madcap
Duchess the new Victor Herbert comic
opera, in which Ann Swinburne will have
the title role The opening date has been
a Aol DOSlOlls ONtDOti wv
Colonial Theatre.
Mr. and Mrs MacFarlaue. parents OF
George MacFarlane. who sings the title
role in 'Lieber Augustin" at the. Casino,
have left their home in Canada for few
weeks visit TO this city.
Forest Stanley. leading man OF oliver
Morosco's Burbank Theatre. In Los An
geIes. is now In this city studying plays
and players.