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The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1913-12-23
The Bell Bird.

The most remarkable thing in con.
nection with the bell bird is its power.
full voice. 1t utters a clear metallic
note that can be heard at distance OF
three miles. Its noise is like that pro.
duced by blacksmith striking his an.
vii. Sometimes it repeats its notes in
quick succession. sometimes at fairly
long intervals. There is no mistake
about the voice of this bird; it is loud
and piercing and would be heard
above the din produced by every in
mate of the zoo raising its voice at
once. Except for a space of naked
skin on the throat and around the
eyes, which during the breeding sea-
son is of green color. this bird is pure
white. The contrast between the sex
es in the bell birds is extreme, for,
while the male is pure white. the fe-
male is brownish green. Darwin re-
fers to the bell bird when he points
out that white is very rare color in
terrestrial species of moderate size
and inoffensive habits."-Pall Mail Ga
zette.
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XMAS FOR The nLuEJAckErs

New York, Dec. 22-The five thous.
and officers and men aboard the four
United States battleships now in port
are looking forward to merry Christ
mas. The battleships are the Utah,
Florida and Arkansas and the flagship
Wyoming. Nearly 100000 has been
dealt out to the officers and men by
the paymasters and from this huge
sum the men are making liberal con-
tTibutions for the Christmas spreads,
Six and eight course menus will be
the order for the Christmas dinners
aboard the ships. In the meantime
the bluejackets are enjoying liberal
shore leave. During the entire week
all but absolutely necessary work will
be dispensed with on the ships,
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r DEATHS +
l. !. !. J. + !. j. !. = !. + i.
Mrs. Elizabeth Pratt Collins

Mrs. r. Elizabeth Pratt Collins
passed quietly away Sunday morning
at the home of her sister, Mrs. G. G.
Ward, 504 East Vine street. Mrs. Col
Inns was born in Chicago, Illinois,
where she made her home until the
death of her father, when she came
to Mt. Vernon. Here she lived until
her marriage with Rev. Lewis Collins
of Lookout Mountain, Tennessee, AT
ter their marriage, Rev. and Mrs. Col
Inns removed to Asheville, North Car
ollna, This has since been their
home.
A few months ago, Mrs. Collins
found it necessary to return to Mt.
Vernon for medical treatment, Every
possible attention was given her, but
to no avail. When she found that
there was no hope of recovery, she
patiently awaited the release which
came tardily.
From early girlhood, Mrs. Collins
had given herself with rare devotion
to philanthropic work. Wherever she
had been, she made large place for
herself in the affections of the people,
Her influence upon young people was
especially strong end helpful. A great
host of friends today bear witness to
her power to kindle aspirations for
better life in every circle into which
she came. She is survived by her hus-
band, Rev. Lewis Collins, and her only
sister. Mrs. G. c. Ward,
The funeral at the home Monday
afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. Ira ].
Houston officiating. Interment in
Mound View cemetery.
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two CANTATAS
Given At The Presbyterian Church
Sunday Afternoon
Communicated


The Presbyterian church was al
most completely filled Sunday after
noon, the congregation gathering to
| enjoy the special Christmas cantatas
given by the regular choir and the
special boys choir. The regular choir
rendered most admirably Brewers
cantata, "The Holy Night" The IS
boys of the special boys choir were
selected from the several churches by
Prof. Chubb, director of music in the
city schools, and have been under
training for the last four weeks. Such
choir is somewhat of an innovation
in Mount Vernon, and everybody was
delighted with the success of the un-
dertaking. Prof. Chubb is to be highly
commended for his excellent work
with these boys in such d short time,
and the boys and their parents should
feel very much pleased with the re-
work thus begun will find even a
larger fruitage in the future and that
Prof. Chubb who has done such
splendid work in the schools this
year will in the near future give the
city the benefit of chorus of hun
dred boys. We know assuredly that
we have the boys with the voices and
an instructor of music in the city
schools with the ability to train them
wisely.
The Presbyterian church is CRATE
fully indebted to these boys and their
parents, and hereby express their
thanks for this kindly and most ex-
cellent service.
The following are the names of
those participating
Soloists-Tenor, Mr.. George Kelly;
Bass, Mr.. Walter Sperry.
Sopranos Harold Crumley, Myron
Neass, Elmus Speelman, Kenneth
Speelman, Cedrick Smith, Kendrick
Baldwin, Charles Wright, Myron Egg
lesion and Ralph Seavolt.
Altos-Paul Merely, Newell Lewis,
George Crumley, Daniel Wintermute,
Lawrence Kliner and Frank Schultz.
Tenors-Mr. George Kelly, DR.. r. w.
Colville, Neil Ward, Howard Blair,
Robert Eastman, Vernon Mitchell,
Charles Crider, Kenneth Lybarger,
Lawrence Baldwin and Hubert Stein,
baugh.
Bass-Mr. Walter Sperry, MIR. Law
renee Sperry, Mr.. Clois Crumley, Mr..
Thomas Bogardus.
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Ksp. the Opposition Busy.

The only instance known wherein an
employee was paid by his employer for
gambling occurred In New Orleans
Walter Lamana. child of wealthy
Italians, was kidnapped, and the inter.
est was intense throughout the gull
coast country.
The stats Of the two leading morn,
Ing dailies were engaged in draw
after hours when the city editor of
one Of them was called out He sum-
moned reporter.
Get back in there and play at the
papers expensep' he hissed. MAKE
II livelyp
The reporter raised 'em and hoisted
'em and lifted 'em for an hour.
Then the game was broken up by
cries Of 'Extral Extrap' and the STAFF
OF the other paper read with emotion
that the body of the child had been
found.
There was ten dollar check from
the editor in the reporters envelope
next pay day.-New York Tribune.
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SINGING TO A PHoNoGRAPH.
Ono of the Most Trying ordeals In an
Opera Artists Career.

Sho VI tto WoSs tTyHl9 OTuoaiS IN aEs
Opera Artists Career.
Specially constructed violins cellos,
tubas, drums and reed instruments
are required as accompaniment to she
grand opera singer when he or she
essays to watt the voice upon a phpno-
graph record. And it is safe to say
this singing to the phonograph is the
most trying ordeal in the artists ca
reer.
Singers like Caruso, Melba. Farrar,
Amato and host of others are united
in declaring the singing for records
is the hardest work they ever have
undertaken They are bereft of their
audiences that inspire confidence. and
they necessarily must be careful to
avoid false notes or infections. The
slightest clearing of the throat or the
mufiied shufiiing Of feet will spoil Il
record. And then it all has to be done
over again.
The singer Is ushered into great
barnlike room, curtained off at one
end. Through this curtain protrudes
gigantic brass horn. suspended from
the ceiling. 1t is attached to the pho
nograph record.
1t is then the singer notices a beyy
of musicians, but with instruments
the like of which he never has seen
In any theater. The violins are of
different shapes from the instruments
with which he Is familiar. The horns
are OF varied shapes, and to each Is
attached a little funnel that points
In the direction of the large receiving
horn. This Is to concentrate the sound.
The conductor sits on a PLATFORM
high above his musicians and the
singer. Thus he offers no obstruction
to the free transmission of the sound
waves. The singer Is stationed upon
platform and close to the mouth
Of the horn.
A red light flashes. the musicians
pour forth light, soft melody. for
which their instruments are particu-
larry designed. and the grand opera
artist loosens his vocal cords. His tone
must be steady and strong. The
slightest variation ia recorded upon
the wax record, and trivial noise
may spoil the performance. Once he
has finished. the record Is placed upon
producing machine and played over
to detect faults. These errors are
pointed out and the singer rehearsed
to prevent them. Again he repeats
the song. and perhaps a dozen times
he is forced to sing before perfect
wax impression is obtained
Great grand opera artists are paid
thousands Of dollars for series Of rec
ords' and the sale of these brings mil
hons to the manufacturers.-Indi
apolis Star
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July 11th, 1888, and is survived by
her husband, Jules Despontin, one
daughter, Lillian, her parents, two
brothers and four sisters.
Mrs. Despontin was taken from her
home on South Gay street to the hos.
pital several days ago for an opera.
ton. Her condition did not improve,
however, and she continued to grow
worse until the time of her death.
The funeral from the late home, No.
A South Gay street, Wednesday morn.
ing at 1890 o'clock, Rev. VIM. r.
Hull, rector of st. Paul's church, of.
ticiating. Interment in Mound View
cemetery.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1913-12-23

How much the United States gov.
ernment has paid In excessive prices
TO private manufacturers for army
and navy materials In the last twenty
years l would hesitate to guess at
That the sum would equal the cost Of
an entire feet of battleships | have
not the slightest doubt" so says Rep
resentatlve Clyde II, Tavenner of ILL
nols. He would have the government
20 into the manufacture of war muni,
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THIS is THE BE-
GINNING OF WINTER

Washington, ID. c., Dec. 22--Last
night was the longest of the year in
the northern hemisphere, the time be-
tween sunset and sunrise being four
tenn hours and fifty-four minutes,
Automatically winter began in this
vicinity at 5:27 o'clock this morning,
the sun and earth at that time being
at the minimum point of separation.
Beginning today the nights will be.
come shorter.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1913-12-23
SEASICK
Elephants Arrive For Motion
Picture Firm

New York, Dec. 22--Two seasick
elephants. 1,7OO birds and three bears
arrived on the Pretoria today. The
elephants were in charge of J. Johan-
sen, and will be unloaded tomorrow
They are going to Chicago to be
employed by motion picture firm
One of them is baby elephant and
only eight months old
The other formerly was employed
by the Burmese Government to catch
wild elephants. Johansen said that II
had assisted in the capture of $50
other elephants while in the Burmese
service.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1913-12-23
Ihs Art Of rimothx cola.

Timothy Cole, recently elected to
9aembership in the American Academy
~ Arts ana Letters. thus constituting
him one OF the "immortals" Of the
United States. Is the worlds leading
wood engrayer. being one OF the few
nf that craft now producing. He was
born In London in 1852, but came 20
this country at an early age After
the Chicago fire he returned to New
York penniless and entered the employ
of the Century Magazine dhen Serb.
ner'sI. In 1888 he went to England to
sngruye the old masters, beginning
with the Italian, and two years ago
WAS completing the last Of the series,
Bhe French.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1913-12-23

Brand Whitlock of Ohio, noted au-
thor and political reformer, who has
been named minister to Belgium by
President Wilson, is serving his fourth
term as mayor of Toledo. Nominally
q Democrat, Mr.. Whitlock has won his
political honors as an independent.
A native of Urbana, o., Mr.. Whit
lock was educated in the public schools
and at eighteen became newspaper
reporter in Toledo Later he became
a political writer on the Chicago Her
aid and in 1893 accepted clerkship in
the office of the secretary of state of
Illinois. While there he studied law
under John NJ. Palmer and was admit
ted to the bar. Since 1897 he has prac-
ticed his profession at Toledo. Samuel
M. Jones, the Golden Rule" mayor of
Toledo, attracted the young lawyer,
and they became fast friends in the
work of civic reform. In 1905 Mr..
Whltlock was independent candidate
for chief executive of the city and won
easily against all competitors. Three
times thereafter he was nominated
and elected.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1913-12-23

tfons 10 reduce the high cost of such
supplies ana has introduced several
biiis In compress TO that effect.
Congressman Tavenner is serving
''his first term as member of the ma
tonai legislature. lie is native OF
Oordova, H.. and Is In his thirty-sec-
end year. In his childhood days he
Was a newsboy and at the age OF thir-
teen he became an apprentice in a
Urinting office. After several years of
Vpesetting he became reporter and
1orrespondent. A year ago last No
~embcr he was elected to congress as a
Democrat from the Fourteenth Illinois
Gistrict.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1913-12-23
CONGRESSMAN PEPPER DEAD

Clinton, Iowa, Dec. 22-Congress-
man |. S. Pepper of Iowa died early
today following an operation for
peritonitis. He was recovering from
an attack of typhoid fever when the
peritonitis set in.
He represented the Second district
of Iowa in congress ana was consid-
cred likely candidate for u. S. SEN
ator
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1913-12-23

Portland, Ore, Dec, 2-Proprietors
of moving picture theaters throughout
Oregon gathered in this city today for
two days convention, the chief pur-
pose Of which is TO perfect State or.
ganization for the protection OF their
mutual interests, A feature OF the
convention will be banquet, to
which Governor West and other no.
tables have been invited.
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OUR BEST ASSETS

Satisfied Depostors and Borrowers
The Buckeye State Building and
Loan Company, Rankin Building, %
West Gay street, Columbus, ohio.
1. Depositors satisfied knowing that
their money is loaned only on first
mortgage on homes and farms, and
satisfied also with the five per cent
interest which they receive so regu-
larly.
.. Borrowers satisfied with the fair
interest charged, and privilege of re-
payment in whole or in part at any
time. Assets $6,SOO,OOO.
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pr. Ellsworth ]. Hyatt

Mr.. Samuel H. Peterman, secretary
of Mt. Zion No, 8, F. & A. NJ, re-
ceived telegram Sunday announcing
the death of DR.. Ellsworth ]. Hyatt,
which occurred that day at Whine.
mucca, Nevada. The deceased was
former resident of Knox county and
for several years conducted drug
store in Gambler. He was a member
of all the Masonic bodies in this city.
The deceased is survived by his wife.
The funeral and interment will occur
al Winnemucca.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1913-12-23
Arm BROKEN
While In Act Of Cranklng An
Automobile

Ralph Yauger, residing west of the
city on the Green Valley road, sus-
tanned broken arm while cranking
an automobile Saturday afternoon. He
was turning the crank with his right
hand when the engine bucked and one
of the bones in his forearm was frac-
tured.
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Mrs. orpha Despontin

Mrs. Orpha Despontin died at the
Mt, Vernon hospital at II o'clock
Sunday night after an illness of two
weeks duration caused by bowel
trouble, She was born in Belgium,
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1913-12-23

Mabel Rowland, who has not been
seen ON the stage for several years,
will return to musical comedy at the
La Sale Opera House. Chicago.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1913-12-23

~ News
HoIloWay-Fry

TIolIoWayFTy
Wedding
Mr.. Ezra e. Holloway of Butler
and Miss Helen H. Fry of Ankney
town were married by Justice OF
Peace George S. Harter at his office
Monday afternoon at 1;SO o'clock
They will reside near Butler.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1913-12-23

Perhaps the little brown hen is after
q sealskin coat.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1913-04-09
from orthodox scientists who are ignor

from orthodox scientists who are ignor-
ant as to the causes Of great storms.
Our danger signals were out for Mar
81. That day a tornado tore thru parts
of New York state, a gale spread over
the Atlantic states, the storm wave pre-
dicted in bulletin of March % was ex-
actly on time and a severe earthquake
was recorded at Washington but not To-
Gated.
AS heretofore announced the location
of rainfall changed first kalf of April
and the effect of the change will soon
be manifest in the greatly improved
condition Of the soil for farming pur-
poses. But you will want to- know
when and where the drouths and good
rains will prevail during the crop sea-
son, therefore read these bulletins
Crop seasons of tornado years always
bring local floods and local drouths
This statement has often been made fol
1913 and in bulletin of March %, in
forecasts of disturbance to cross con.
tinent March % to 81 was repeated
thus: precipitation will average below
few small sections" -.
Similar floods are expected later ir
the year and these bulletins will give
their dates and approximate their loca
ton as near as we can. We are work
ing on the location of floods and grea1
storms and have reasons for hoping
that we will be successful. Next bulle
tin will give general forecasts for Ma,
and our monthly May charts will bt
published soon after the 18th.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1913-04-09
GRUE.


Grue, April THE Y. P. S. Of the
Eagle Lake church will meet on the East
side in the school house Wednesday eve
ming April 18th. A good program has
been prepared and everybody welcome.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. A. Risdsl entertained
a few Of their relatives and friends last
Sunday. Among them were Gus Sven
son and family, Lewis Larson and fam
lily of Tripolis, Mrs. Andrew Larson of
Willmar and Mr.. and Mrs. Conrad Mon
son from near Spicer.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. A. Baklund visited
at the P. J. Thorstenson home Sunday
afternoon. I:s
Andrew Fagerland and family visited
at the Albert Brekke home at Nest Lake
Sunday. :zs rs ,=
/. Mr.. and Mrs. John P. Ness visited at
the home Of H. c.. Gunderson Sunday.
Mesdames P. Erickson and c. A. Hal
vorson visited at the. H. c. Gunderson
home Sunday. ..
Mr.. and Mrs. Tom Murray visited
with Ole Fossum last Sunday.
There will be services in the school
house on the East side Of the lake by
Rev. e. o. Erickson next Sunday, April
18TH .E
M. A. Knudsen and family visited at
the Risdal home Sunday.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1913-04-09

lions %. Cool wave will cross Pacific
slope about April 21 great central val
leys %, eastern sections Is.
The most interesting feature of this
weather wave will be the rising temper
atures, clearing weather and the inau-
guration of splendid crop-weather in the
spring wheat sections. Magnificent
weather for farm operations is expected
from April Is to May 5. Spring wheat
should not be sown earlier than the
average time of putting in that crop.
Frosts in the fall will not come earlier
than usual.
The storm forces of this disturbance
will increase about and after it passes
meridian 80 and in eastern sections, the
storm forces will be considerably great
err than normal but not strong enough
to call them dangerous. However none
should forget that the whole year Of
1913 has been estimated as danger
Gus storm period. We desire to be con-
sentative on this question and would re-
gret unnecessary alarm but in order
that our readers may use caution we
cannot afford to be cowardly in face of
the severe criticisms that may come
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1913-04-09
NOTICE TO CLEAN
UP PREMISES
Official Notice Of Health Officer
of Wfllmar to Owners of
Property at Willmar.

Y All persons owning, occupying or
otherwise possessing any houses,
buildings, lots or any other real es-
tate within the city limits of the city.
of Willmar are hereby notified that
all manure, debris, animal and vege-
table material liable to decomposi-
ton shall be removed, sand that all
houses, barns, sheds, stables, privy
vaults, sewers, cellars, wells, yards
and premises shall be thoroughly
cleaned, moved or disinfected, and
all filth or source Of filth which can
Or may, prove injurious to the health
IF the inhabitants Of said city shall
De abated by the 1st day Of May,
1918. e.. @ { "a
The city shall see that all public
streets, alleys, highways, sewers and
buildings withint he city be cleaned
Iof all filth and causes thereof.
Any person having knowledge Of
lany contagious or infectious diseas-
les within the city is hereby notified
and required to report same as
ISsoon as or within twenty four hours
from the time it became known to
them to the health officer or to any
|ImemDer Of the board; or any person
knowing Of CHAMBERS in horses OF
lp'euro. pneumonia in cattle within
said city shall report the same.
No persons at any time shall burn
any rubbish, such as straw and drop
pings from cattle, within the limit
i Of the city Of Willmar, that should
Lin any manner impair the health q
! the city, and any person who will:
fully violates it shall be deemed gull.
/ ty Of misdeme and upon con:
1 viction thereof shall be fined no.
less than ten dollars for each ant
every ofense. ..
Teachers and superint endents ao1
4 schools and public Institutions vii
Il see that no children having q con.
4 tagious disease s. any child coming
from a.house OF houses il which sail
disease issaid e exist, be admitted
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1913-04-09
IRV1NG.


Trying, April 1.-The farmers are all
getting ready for seeding which, if this
nice weather continues will begin this
week. i .. ~ -.
Sigurd and Peter Strome and Soren
and Martin MQnson will leave this week
for Pope county where they will work
thru the summer. = es.' a-ss- +
Miss Nettie Benson was taken to the
Paynesville hospital last week for med
ical treatment. r.
Oscar Wig from Sask., Canada, who
was operated on for appendicitis at the
Paynesvi1le hospital last week is re-
covering nicely. He is staying at the
H. o. Hanson home. : s,.
The funeral of Ed Larson Of Union
Grove takes place at the Nordland
church today. .-zs. Fix :.qs.
Mrs. Hans P. Hanson returned last
week from Leonard Mimi. where she
had been visiting with her sister, Mrs
Ne1s Langseth. (, &@%%*s, 1$@@
Miss Ida Martinson is laying off from
her duties at the Irving store on &C.
count of sickness, her place being filled
by Eilert Borsheim. .
Miss Hilma Hanson is at New Lon
don hospital, sick with tonsilitis.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1913-04-09
FOSTERS WEATHER
BULLETIN

copyrighted, 1918 by w. T. Foster.)
Washington, D. c., April 9:-Last
bulletin gave forecasts of disturbance
wave IL to 16 cool wave is to 10. This
to cross continent April 13 to II, warm
will follow a cool wave that, for the
time of the season, will be a severe cold
wave in northern sections bringing the
most damaging frosts Of the month.
The storm forces will be much less in
tense than for month past but they
will still be above the normal. Temper
atures will have reached the low point
of April in the cool wave predicted to
cross continent 9 to 13 and much warm
er weather may be expected till about
May 5.
Next disturbance will reach Pacific
coast April IS, cross Pacific slope by
close Of 10, great central valleys 20 to
%, eastern sections %. Warm wave
will cross Pacific slope about April IS,
great central valleys 20, eastern sec
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1913-04-09

into such school or institution with
out first notifying and obtaining per-
mission from the board Of health.
All innkeepers or keepers Of public
houses shall notify the board Of
health Of any contagious diseases
within q hours from the discovery
Of the same. ae#*5. sa-.
,. All cases reported to this board by
any person will be properly investi-
gated as provided by law. @z
s JOHN NJ. RAINS, :.
f.. Health Officer.