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The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1913-03-04
Altar Election.

''yhs time has come" the voter saae
''To think Of other things-
OF making dough for daily bread
And paying rent Nv pngs
--Jud0A
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1913-03-04
zalda 6. Wan Brings Suit
For DlvOrceIn COmmOnPleas
The Last viii OF Mary c.
Browne Is Filed In Probate
Other Items Of Interest From
The Temple OF Justice

In the case Of Colgin vs.. Ferenbaugh,
the Jury on Friday afternoon returned
verdict for the plaintiff In the sum
Of 5000. The plaintiff sued for $3.50
claiming horse which the defendant
sold was In q bad condition from a
disease and died not long after the sale
had been made.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1913-03-04

the jury on Friday afternoon returned
verdict for the plaintiff in the sum
Of 5000. The plaintiff sued for $3.50
claiming horse which the defendant
sold was In q bad condition from
disease and died not long after the sale
had been made.
Suit For Divorce
Zaida G. Wan has commenced an &C.
ton for divorce In the court Of COM
mon pleas Of Knox county against Err
nest Wan. The plaintiff states they
were married November Is. 1900, and
that one child, aged 9 years. was born
to t.,em. The plaintiff charges the de-
fendant with extreme cruelty and
says that the defendant threatened to
kill her and that she was compelled
to leave him. William M. Kons IL the
attorney for the plaintiff in this &C
ton.
Common pisas ceurt-
The following matters were disposed
Of In the court Of common pleas on
Friday:
Taugher vs. Taugher- Dismissed at
cost Of plaintiff. ' +
Frissell vs. Smith-Report of CON-
missioners confirmed.
Doty vs.. Harris-I1eave to plaintiff
to file reply instanter.
Sapp vs.. Cooper-Leave to defend
ant to file an answer.
Tho Browne Will
The last will and testament of Mary
C. Browne, late of Gambler, has been
filed in probate. BY the terms OF the
will the testatrix gives to her daugh
ters, Mary Elizabeth Browne, and Alice
Rebecca Brown, all her furniture and
household effects and all her farm be
longings. The two daughters are
named as executrices Of the will which
was signed August 16, 1911. in the
presence of Alfred Sheasby and Johr
8. Bateman.
First and Final
A first and final account has beef
filed in probate by r. NJ. Greer, execu
tor of Lucinda Hess, showing the fol
lowing: Received $576.55, paid ou
$347. .SS, balance $22S.67.
Administrator Appointed
II. C. Swetland has been appointe'
administrator of Mary T. Swetland
giving bond in the sum Of $4,000 wit
Anna E. Swetland and Harriet T. Swe'
land as sureties. The appraisers ar
John M. Ewalt, Hugh s. Campbell an
e. o. Arnold.
, To Sell Real Estate
Alonzo l.. Blue. guardian Of Esthe
Blackburn, has fled petition in prt
bate court to sell real estate.
Deeds Filed
: w. N. Carpenter to William B. Hal
cock, 6 acres In Clay, $500.
Fay iaylor to w. w. Young, lot
8. H. Israers addition to city. II.
II -
3 4. 4. i. + + i. !. + + y + +
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1913-03-04

Deeds Filed
w. N. Carpenter to William B. Han
cock, 6 acres In Clay, $500.
Fay iaylor to w. w. Young, lot 10
8. H. Israel's addition to city, u.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1913-03-04

To Sell Real Estate
Alonzo l.. Blue. guardian OF Esther
Blackburn, has filed a petition in pro-
bate court to sell real estate.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1913-03-04

First and Final
"A first and final account has beer
filed in probate by r. NJ. Greer, execu
tor of Lucinda Hess, showing the fol
lowing: Received $576.55, paid ou
S347.8S, balance $22S.67.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1913-03-04

Administrators Appointed
H. C. Swetland has been appointed
administrator of Mary T. Swetland,
giving bond in the sum Of $4,000 with
Anna e. Swetland and Harriet 7. Sweet
land as sureties. The appraisers are
John M. Ewalt, Hugh s. Campbell ana
r. O. Arnold.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-12-30
TELEGRAPHERS
MAY NOT STRIKE

ST. LOUIS. Dec. 2s-There Will he
no strike OF telegraphers upon the St.
Louis * san Francisco road. accord.
ing TO indications tonight. The
strike committee OF the Order OF Rail
way photographers viii meet the re-
ceivers Of the road again tomorrow in
an attempt TO reach an agreement.
Conferences that BEGAN this morn
Ing. continued. with one intermissiou
until late this evening and when ad-
lournment was taken for the night.
James W. Lusk. chairman OF the 70.
ceivers. said he thought an agree
ment would be reached.
tn, outcome OF the conferences
thus FAR may be summarized as FOL.
lows.
The railroad company has agreed
10 "a wage increase. but not the fifteen
per cent increase asked for bv the
grievance committee
Tho railroad company has agread
TO paw overtime. but not double over.
time IS asked by the men.
The chief POINTS now at issue are
techulcal matters regarding the con
ditiOns OF labor
Telephone circuits were oneratod
today over most OF the system.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-12-30
FIGHT TO CADDY'
FOR PRESIDENT.

PASS CHRISTIAN. Miss. Dec. 80.
President Wilson played is holes
OF golf today for the hrst time In
many weeks. He made some OF the
holes under DOGGY and succeeded In
defeating his opponent. DR. Cary 4.
Grayson. L. $. y. something he
rarely does.
A half dozen youn gsters clambered
on the running board OF the presi-
dents automobile when IL entered
the golf ground and engaged in a
free-for-all fight for possession OF
his golf clubs. The president laughed
heartily az he leaned out and sepa-
rated the contestants. while one OF
the secret service men told the boys
II they did not behave and take their
turns orderly each day they would
not be permitted 10 caddy for Mr.
Wilson at all After that a truce was
declared.
After the golf game the president
spent the rest OF the day indoors.
sleeping during the afternoon.
The president Is mending slow
ly. said DR.. Grayson today. His
grippe and cold have entirely LEFT
him now, but what he needs is a
rest from work and some exercise. ="
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-12-30

The WILL CASE

NoME. Dec. 2s.-The crown prose
cution has begun an Investigation into
inc matter OF the win OF the late Car
dlnal hampolla. lie has been enabled
70 take this action because OF the de-
nunciation Of the testament OF 1883
oy relatives OF the cardinal who were
excluded as beneficiaries from this
VIII. on the ground that a later tesla.
hent has been stolen or concealed
one OF the interested parties in the
new move is the Duchess OF Campobel-
10. who believes that her children
may be included in the later tesla
ment the testament OF 1883 ante-dat.
ing their birth. The due OF Campo
3elIo Is 10 be prosecuted at an early
cate on the charge OF forging the sig
nature OF his uncle. Cardinal Rampol-
IN, as the Guarantor OF a note.
Much interest has been aroused BY
the bequest In the testament OF 1889
10 Cardinal Galimberti. who died in
1896, or the cross OF Brilliants which
Count Won Bismarck presented To
Rampolla Rampolla bequeathed Il 10
GalimbeTti in recognition OF his serv-
Ices as negotiatOr OF peace between
Germany and the Holy See.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-12-30
ADDITIONAL SOCIETY.

Miss Myrtle Hammack. third daughter
OF Mr.. and Mrs. William Hammack, wac
united ia marriage TO Shelton :. Girls
Wen. AZ 'adiz. %. December cath. by the
Rev. Geo. J.. Davis
\ most dehghful reception was ten
dered them az the home Of the bride a
parents ON Christmas day.
Those invited 20 enjoy the festivitfc.
ana meet the happy couple represented
aaiii -rent PARTS OF Wheeling. Rosbys
ROCK. West Alexander Fulton and Film
Grove. Canton. Rayland. Adena. Cadis.
ana thu rural districts about home
The bride wore "a gown Of golden
brown mcssaliue and shadow lace NJ
ornaments expect the wedding ring, and
class pin.
\ botntiful dinner was served AZ tho
dinner hour Tn the center Of the tabio
was the brides cake. one Of those benu-
utul creations OF Mrs Hammack's for
which she b. go well noted. other things
were equally as nice
ne CluinF room was trimmed in keen
ing with the holiday season
Mr.. and Mrs. Crlsweu received rnarv
beHufiful and useful presents
They viii go 90 housekeeping In to
village Of Little York. where me groom
owns property and has a house finely
furnished.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-12-30
MINISTERS SEE
NAUGHTY SHOW

SCRANTON. Pa. Dec. 2e-As a
result OF the personal visits OF fftv
clergymen in groups Of ten TO a
burlesque theatre during the last two
weeks. the house quit business to-
day. The ministers complained 10 the
city officials that the shows were in
decent and preached sermons urging
'Ielr epople TO oppose the licensing
or tho theatre. Director of Public
safety ". G.. OMslley held IN the
license and threatened 10 arrest the
theatre people if the curtain went up
tAls afternoon
me WanaE-meut opened the house
but did not sell tickets or attempt 10
put on "a show. 4 large number OF
ministers and q squad of pole. stood
on The sidewalk IN front OF the the
atre at the hour the house was al.
Nertised 20 open
ne theatre people say they will
ask court for mandamus 10 connai
the city 20 license the house
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-12-30

timated At 3o4oOOOOo pounds. was
over $5l.o0o.0o0
Prices Higher.
The prices OF IA principal crops
average abOut22 per cent higher than
a year ago and 4.6 per cent higher
than two years ago. Their total val
ues average about &.S per cent higher
than year ago and 80 per cent high
er than two years ago.
The value OF the agricultural ex-
ports OF domestic production IN the
fiscal year 1913 was S1.123.O3l. 469. an
amount which has not before been
eQualled. The re-exports. otherwise
called the exports OF foreign agriCui-
tural products. are estimated az s12-
100000. The soCalied balance Of
trade in agricultural products is IN
favor OF the exports OF domestic farm
products by 100000. 600
During the fiscal year OF 1913 over
iGt."uo.U"0 pounds o. beef and IT'S pro-
ducts were exported but this quantity
included only somewhat more than
7.0Oe.oo0 pounds OF fresh beef The
quantity OF exports OF beef and IT'S
products has rapidly declined from
133. 100000 pounds i'm 1906. The eX-
ports Of pork and Us products 10 1913
amounted 90 Jfl 900. 600 pounds.
quantity that b. exceeded by the
average for the preceding % years.
and, with three exceptions. by the eX-
ports OF each one OF these years.
The census reports indicate that
in 1909 the total amount Of farm
wages paid 20 farm laborers was
S65i.f11.2S7. This iq almost double
tho cost in 1899. which was s257.2sI. -
ITEM Of expense are indicated since
1909
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-12-30
WITH
SOLICITOR DAVIS

WASHINGTON. Dec. Ex-senator
MARITIME. OF New Jersey. conferred to
day with Solicitor-General Davis. of
me Department of Justice. REGARDING
federal investigation which he had
asked Tor into the Calumet strike situ-
auon. Mr.. Davis told the Senator
mat he would advise him later as To
The statutory situation On the matter.
When Attoruey-General McRevnolds
returned 10 the city he found awaiting
MN letter from Senator MARITIME.
ASK 'ng for immediate Investigation az
reported conditions I'm tho strike re-.
Eion. The Senator declared tonight
mat his action I'm asking for this On
quiry was not "a sudden impulse hut
that he had been keeping i'm fouch
with affairs in the Mlchican coIper
rttlon. having had letters from n
number OF persons who were on the
spot The treatment ~ tho miners.
he asserted. had been Brutal and ONT.
IaErous Tie said that he did not
intend 10 let the matter resi- unfu b.
had secured satisfaction.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-12-30
FARMERS MAKE
tcortiausd from Rlrs. P.gs3

cash income per farm would not have
been greater and might have been
less t'A IN 1912: but IL Is ex-
tremc.- A-jtful whether the cost 10
the cou,Lugr would have been any
less. because retail prices are
promptly raised on a prospect OF I'M
reproduction. but are very slow TO
decline II there Is reproduction.
The long line OF distributors and
middlemen between the farmer and
the consumer are IN position to
lake advantage Of the market and TO
a certain extent control the market
in both directions. because they are
better organized 10 keep informed OF
crop and market conditions and TO
act more promptly than either farm
ers or consumers. who are not or
ganized and as individuals are help
less.
The high prices paid by consumers,
ranging from 20 nearly 500 per
cent in some cases more than the
farmer receives. indicate that there
Is plenty OF room for lowering the
cost OF farm products 10 consumers
and at the same time largely in
creasing the cash income per farm
without increasing farm production.
This condition Us undoubtedly a
marketing problem which will have
20 be solved by better organization
OF farmers and improved methods or
marketing. When as the result OF
such organization and improved
methods the price OF farm products
can be maintained az higher level
without increasing the cost to con
sumers. farmers viii be justined in
increasing the output Of their farms
with fair prospect Of realizing a
reasonable proht on their investment
of time. labor ana money which IN
4 to o. H.HaHH.
Value Of Crops.
Corn. with value OF i.G92.oOO.00o.
comprised p per cent oi the value of
all crops. although the volume was
under the record. The other prinCi-
pal crops with values are given In the
order in which they come
Cotton. $19N.OOU.O0O. hay. S797. O0o.-
coo: wheat-the largest crop ever
raised I'm this untry-s6i0.U0O.O 600 .
oats, S4i0. UuU. 900. potatoes. Sos 600
coo: tobacco. Sl22 .0OO 600; barley. 500. -
600 1000. sweet potatoes. $4,000. 900 (;
sugar beets. S3i.00O. Louisiana cane
sugar. S,6OOo.OOu rye. $4,000 600 /;
rice. s. 600 600. FAX seed. ST .OOu. 600 [:
hops, Sl5,o0O.ooo; buckwheat. &c.
600 600
In quantity 81 estimated rroduc-
ton. the record has been broken by
wheat. rye, rice, sugar heet-, hctt
sugar. and the total of beet and cane
sugar. or the remaining crops. oats.
barley, cotton and hops have been eN-
Ceeded twice in production. The Csti-
mated production Of the other crops
81 which separate acCoInt Is made was
relatively the same
The value Of the crops OF 1878 Is
high. 4 new high record in estimated
value Is made by the total Of an ccre-
ais. and separately by corn. cotton. cot
ton seed. tobacco and sugar beets
Dairy products OF 1918 are esti.
mated at more than $4,000 600 Eggs
and fowls have an estimated value OF
more than SOS 600 600
The wool production Of 1913. cs-
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-12-30
JOINTS STIFFEN
FROM RHEUMATISM
Rheumatism Often Makes the Limbs
Useless by Joints Becor-
ing Stiff.
UNITED DOCTORS TREATMENT.
Specialists Have Had Great Success
In the Treatment Of This
Disesse.

The gravity OF Rheumatism IS not
always fully appreciated by a sui
fer from Rheumatism. as many af-
nictcd people believed IL trivial
disease not WORTH Of serious atten-
ton until the symptoms become so
bad that immediate treatment be
comes imperative. II Is then the pa
tieat often through weeks. months or
years OF treatment while suffering
the torments OF rheumatic pains.
learns that neglect OF this disease
does not pay.
Rheumatism Is not readily cur
able. and Is In fact far from il: in
deed II is one of the most stubborn
OF ailments once IL has obtained a
thorough hold on the afflicted one.
When rheumatism has gone 80 far
az TO enlarge or stiuen the joints Oh
the sufferer. the case is usually con-
sidered well-uight incurable.
When patient becomes acquaint-
ed with this fact and feels his or
herself drifting from the durable 10
the incurable stage the sensation IS
anything but one TO bring happiness
in view for the future.
The United Doctors. who have
Their Wheeling. W. Va. institute on
the second floor of the NcLain Bldg.
az A. 18th St. near Market ST.. have
had wonderful success I'm the treat
ment OF Rheumatism. often even al
ter others hav" failed 10 give the
sufferer relief. Testimonial after tes-
timonial have been given the United
Doctors attesting 90 This fact. and
rheumatic sufferers cannot do better
than TO visit ;hc Wheeling offices OF
these specialists and learn what may
be done for ;hem I'm their cases. No
charges are made for consultation.
Among other deep ailments the
United Doctors treat diseases OF the
nerves. blood. heart. liver. kidneys.
bladder. spine. brain. including rheu-
matisu. gall stones. EOitre. paraly-
sis. epilepsy. neuralgia. rupture. con
stipation. asthma. dropsy. dyspepsia.
catarrh. deafness and other diseases
Of women and OF men-Adv.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-12-30
SPECIAL CARS
Both Local Traction Companies Will
Operate Cars New Years Eve For
Benefit Of Late Visitors

The announcement was made last
evening By officials OF the Nest Vir.
GINA Traction 4 Electric company
That special ARRANGEMENTS have been
made for the accommodation OF their
patrons Of the out the pike district.
aud also those residing along the city
Railway division of the company. for
extra service. sufficient TO accommo-
GATE All who wish 10 attend the New
ear celebrations. and return 70 their
homes az a late hour. Special cars
VIII be operated on all divisions. the
time 20 b" determined later.
The same rule will apply 10 the
Wheeling Traction company. as an
patrons VIII be looked after. although
the exact timn OF the last cars has
not yet been decided upon.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-12-30
BIG DISCOVERY
AT ELKTON
Epoch Making Remedy Made
by DR.. John D. Bear.
His Emulsion Was Treated Four
Years Before il was Put on the
Market Testimonials

A wonderful remedy has been dis
covered by DIR. John ID. Bear of VIZ
ginla- There are testimonials after
testimonials given by people who
have used this remedy and am say N
mas proven 10 be a grand success. IL
was experimental with for four years
before being put on the market: dur
ing mat time II effected some great
cures. We believe II has come TO
stay and be used as a remedy. Every
one can rely on II 10 help STAMP out
the ravages OF the consumption
germ. IL this remedy continues 10
meet with such success Il will be a
great thing for our country. "a The
State OF Virginia alone lost 5000
people last year from consumption.
ana 10000 are reported 10 have II
now. II was found out yesterday that
Baer's Drug Stores have ordered n
shipment Of this great remedy. we
congratulate our druggist on being so
prompt.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-12-30
WILL FIGHT
new COAL BILL

Sle Siel nlsI1fch 90 the Inteiiigencer
- HIM. lON. Dec 20 - West
= virginia coal operators are consider-
Haog stlrfed up BY the bill introduced
Non sres sman Trcadway OF Massa-
ttls' which is bin providing for
ne lhspecting-and analy ling of Goa.
1nu contains many startling and dras-
W PROVISIONS. many OF them 40 i'm
"a, tlcaOle - 10 be classed as absurd
~ tnnse Familiar with the mining and
IN, ".i,n t or coal. something which
ni' aulhOr or the hill frankly adnits
ne knows nothing about. Ills hin ia
q 20 protect the ultimate consum-
,I from lha misrcprese or
uVoitfr, ne says. the application OF a
pure ZOO law to the coal business +"
, 80 use ms own words TO Representa-
The latter's mail for tho mas, tsv
Jay mas been heavily laden with let-
iH rom coal operators in southern
Ncst virginia, in which the TrendUav
KY rs discussed and these arguments
nave come IN handy in the Drepara-
II OF an elaborate brief. which Cant
AVIS mad all ready 10 submit 10 the
interstate and foreign commercs ,c,,,-
".i'''e OF The house. lie will also an
pear before that committee Ia ,,oIa
an Oral argument against faVorabI,.
H''ion on the bill. which Is charncter-
-,u "t codi me n. af well as railroad
i,,,li,. ~ unnecessarily severe. ALSO
'uleiF incapable OF being enforced he
.duse or lis impractability. and alto
Et'her Unfair. unjust and Inioulfous
.real nient 10 tho coal men as we'll as
To- ne co't carrying railroads. without
IN the leastwise benefittiug tho con.
-umers. nut actually doing them harm
NICE ~ would inevitably add one more
voSt between the time the coal is
mined and finally marketed Mr.
AVIS represents a larger coal mining
strict than any other concrpssnan.
ti" a. therefore very active In oppos-
@. tonSressman hughes he is the re
ciplrrt or many letters from onerators
nm the hln district. who are much
aroused ovr~ tho pending pronosaI
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-12-30
I. M. c. A. CIRCUS
Ely Time is Promised for New Years
Day at Local Gymnasium-one
Ring and Big stunts.

Plans are rapidly being shaped up TO-
the circus which the members 81 the v
VI. g. 4. assisted by some outside talcn.
VIII give on Thursday. as "A part OF th..
New ears work of the association. All
ihe regular features Of a real circus
nave been arranged for. including tight
f"le WAiNers. clowns. trapeze perform
'T~. ring and ring masters. and novelty
clog men and an the rest Of the thing q
ihHt 81" Co make the real circus interest
tn. and dazzling. There viii be SOM.
W'uerriul performances ON the parallel
bars 10y Prof MorforiuS.
All the way through the work has
been arranged az near like the bigr -
CIRCUS that has ever shown iu the cff,.
NliH iic single exception that there viii
H" only one ring Instead Of three. as IN.
~ Hnasi am. whore tho affair will bc
gwen l- only large enough To- acour1,-
date the on" ring and allow room for tba
novelty stunts that are 10 be pulled or
""lie the ring performers are IN action
"
Love is tie turkey trot 81 affection.
-Ildgc
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-12-30
STRANDED SHIP
IN BAD SHAPE

MElHpI ENE. Australia. Dec ga
\ wireless message received az noon to-
day from the steamer Tastuau ashore Ia
tile gult 81 Fapua. reported 10 feet Of
water iu the hold and gaining rapidly.
~ that hour the steamers which rad
been despatched To- tho assistance Of the
IaSman had not arrived.
- Is considered Possible that the Tas-
man viii be "a total wreck
lu addition to Nine. Lillian %ordica
Alya Adams. former governor Of Colo
RADIO. and Thomas q. Stallsmith. OF CALI
fornia. preNiousls mentioned In the des-
patches Hs passengers. Major sydney \.
tloinau. "a member Of the Pauama-Paci-
JIG Exposition and eN-miiitary attache
ct London. is aboard the stranded YES
sell