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The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1913-08-05
SALARY INADEQUATE,
SAYS JUDGE GERARD
AeW Envoy TO Germany Would
Tax Americans Abroad.

Berlin, Aug 4.--Justice James w.
Gerard, the new ambassador to Ger.
many. is so disappointed at the state
OF the American diplomatic service,
due, he says, to the entirely made
auate salaries paid to the envoys, that
he intends to have a bill introduced
On congress providing that Americans
residing abroad should be forced to
contribute to the upkeep of the EN-
oassies and legations by paying a
yearly fee of $40 FOR registration after
they have lived year in foreign
country.
After looking over the field and
failing to find suitable house for the
embassy, realizing that he would hav3
20 dip into his own pockets to esta0,
lish an embassy on the semblance of
those of a third-rate power, Justice
Gerard said he was discouraged and
disappointed and questioned his own
wisdom in having accepted the post.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1913-08-05
SErs HE MURDERED GIRL.
Detectives at Work on New clew In
Alice Crispell Case,


Detectives at Work on New Clew In
Alice Crispell Case.
Wilk"sbarre, Pa.-County Detective
James Holman returned from Harvey's
lake, where he had been trying to
learn from the friends of Miss Alice
Crispell whether they ever had heard
the girl mention the name of suitor
with the initials A, N, the only sig
nature to II postal mailed from New
Rochelle, n. Y, to William Crispell, in
which the writer said that he had muir
dered her.
Detective Holman was unable to find
any one who ever had heard of a man
with those initials. The letters which
have passed between Herbert Johns
and the girl have been examined and,
while references are made to a suitor.
no name Is mentioned.
County Detective James Price said:
"N'e win thoroughly investigate this
card and VIII ask the postal authorities
10 help MS find the writer. At this time
the postal would appear to have been
written by fanatic, but we are not
taking any chances.
1--WE give some credence to the postal
because we have reasoned all along
that jealous rival probably figured in
the case. 1t may develop that the in
itials A. n. are assumed and that the
slayer of the girl is really suffering
from tortured conscience"
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1913-08-05

cussion cap heavy blow with his
fist.
There was crash that shook the
very earth. The derrick and everything
In 1t was blown to flinders. The men
who had been watching the operation
were instantly killed.
Some time later another terrible ac-
cident happened. The moonlighter
was young fellow and noted for his
careful work. The well he was to
shoot had made fine showing In the
sand. aud the owner confidently ex-
pected gusher. The shot was started
down. and everything seemed to be
going all right. There were several
men in the derrick. and tool dresser
stood waiting for the shot to reach the
bottom of the well when the piece Of
iron he held in his hand, which was
called the so devil, would be sent down
to set it Off. The moonlighter let the
rope, which was stretched taut by the
weight of the heavy shot, run through
his hands. Suddenly the rope slack
ened. He knew only too well what
that meant. The gas in the well was
forcing the shot back out.
1T is coming out! For Gods sake
help me catch itv' he yelled to the tool
dresser.
With Il shrek the tool dresser fed,
and the others, knowing their terrible
danger followed him. The shooter,
prompted by the mad hope of catching
the shell as it came out and thus avert
ing the disaster. stuck to his post.
There came a deafening explosion
that reduced the derrick to mass of
kindling wood. The boiler and engine
the ground were the mutilated remains
of what had been so short time be-
fore strong men. The moonlighter,
who had tried with such desperate
courage to save them. had been com
pletely annihilated
Nitroglycerin is when handled in
broad daylight and under most favor
able conditions a dangerous article.
How greatly the danger was increased
by handling it as the moonlighters
were compelled to may easily be un-
derstood. 1t was without doubt a
most hazardous occupation. but the ex-
element connected with 1t. to say
nothing of the large amount of money
received for their services. proved ire
sistible to the reckless and daring fel-
lows who became moonlighters.-Pitts
burgh Dispatch.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1913-08-05

Vices to be used in amusing-fllm COM
panies, with armies Of employees IN
the moving picture field, for example,;
the people in their large Office forces,
the people who manage and direct the
Rters, amusement parks, race courses,
athletic fields, ETC.. stage hands. mech
anicians, electricians and employees In
countless other rami6cations of the
general business of amusement.
1t includes those who originate
schemes of entertainment, those who
finance them, those who manage them,
those who execute them, those press
agents. advance men, sign painters,
"spielers" and bankers" etc, who ad-
vertise them and draw the attention Of
the rest of us-the patrons who COM
prise the other 80 per cent-World's
Work.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1913-08-05

Mr.. Cyril F. Allerding has gone to
Cleveland, Buffalo and Niagara Falls
to spend a weeks vacation.
Be sure to see the bargains in boys
school suits at Robinson G. Ling's
new clothing store.
Boxwell graduates pictures on sale
at the Lloyd Studio, corner Main and
Vine streets.
Everything the best at lowest
prices at Robinson & Ling's new
clothing store
Mir. and F. B. Nugent of Toledo ar
rived in Mt Vernon Monday to visit
for week with relatives.
s19S, $2.9S, $3.50 and $3.50 buys the
biggest bargains in boys suits at Rob-
inson & Lings new clothing store.
Mr.. l.. C. McCrory OF Oakside, Mo-,
is visiting his brothers Messrs. b. F.
McCrory and John McCrory Of near
Fredericktown, o.
Miss Maude Bricker of Marion,
Ohio, is the guest of Mr. and Mrs.
George Seavolt of North 5andusky
street
Mr.. Levi Willemin of Newark Wis.
tied over Sunday with his brother,
MIR. John V. Willemin, Of East Lam.
artine street
Mrs. Burdella Bostwick and little
son. Lawrence of Chicago are visit
ing her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Elias
Sapp of East Gambler street.
Mr. George H. Long of Columbus,
who was private secretary to ex-Gov.
ernor Judson Harmon, visited the
Ohio State Sanitorium, Sunday
Dr. Robert II. Bishop, Jr, of Cleve.
land, Ohio, medical director of the
Warrensville tuberculosis Sanitor.
ium, was visitor at the Ohio State
Sanitorium, Sunday
Mr. c. L. V. Nichols of New York
City is visiting for several days with
Mr.. and Mrs. John V. Willemin OF
East Lamartine street.
f%@The Gorsuch-Hoover reunion
will be held at the city hall, Johnston
Licking county, Ohio, on August 10
All relatives of the families are cor
daily invited to attend.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1913-08-05
Told Of Tailor.

A Viennese tailor was so fascinated
by his own figure In a suit ordered by
q court functionary that he could not
make up his mind to part with the
garment. He passed hours daily be.
fore the mirror admlring the elegant
ut until his mind gave way TO iunacy,
ne finally had to be consigned TO an
asylum. whittier he was enticed. says
q correspondent, on pretext of his be-
tng invited 20 attend levee in his
court dress--Pall Mall Gazette.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1913-08-05
SONG TO MISS WILSON.
Miss NeVin, Aunt of Mr.. sayre, Writer
Verses to Prospective Bride.

Verses to Prospective Bride.
Miss Blanche Nevin, the sculptor.
has composed a song of welcome tO
Miss Jessie Wilson, daughter of the
president. who is 10 become the bridt
of Miss Nevin's nephew, Francis
Bowes Sayre, which was recently Civ.
en- out for publication. II is as fol-
lows:
Fling the door open: swing the gate wide
Welcome the entering feet OF the bride,
Eager the groom on the threshold stands,
Holding his arms and his outstretched
hands.
Blessed are you who true love win
Jessie. come in. come inl
In heat OF summer in winters cold,
This roof shall shelter young or old
Come veal, come woe, whate'er betide,
Palm to palm and side by side
Into the house of your true loves kin,
Jessie. come In. como in,
Sweet pink clover bloom over the grass.
Welcome the lover here with his lass,
Pride OF the golden hair ana eyes
Blue with the luminous hue OF the skies.
Blessed are y,m who true love win.
Jessie, come In, come Int
1t was at Miss Nevin's home that
Miss Jessie Wilson met Mr.. Sayre, and
following a recent visit there of the
nAir the engagement was announced
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1913-08-05
DARING SHOOTERS
Moonlighters In the Early Days
of Our Oil Wells.
FORCED TO WORK IN SECRET.

These Bold Spirits, to Dodge the Owner
of the Patent Method of Shooting
Wells, Had to Operate at Nieht-Men
and Machinery Often Annihlated.
One of the most dangerous and at
the same time romantic phases of the
early oil business was known as moon.
lighting. In the beginning of the oil
excitement n certain man held the pat.
ent on the method of shooting the
wells. Having monopoly of the
trade, he could and did charge what
ever price he saw fit.
AS a result of this condition of
affairs there sprang into existence a
lumber of bold spirits who began the
manufacture of nitroglycerin. the ex-
plosiye used. and shooting the wells
for much less money than the patent
holder charged They were forced
to use the greatest secrecy in their
work, for the patent holder had men
employed for the express purpose of
spying on all the wells drilled. A stiff
fine for the first offense and a prison
term for the second were the punish
ments inflicted on the man unlucky
enough to get caught. These outlaw
shooters had their plants for r>alSing
the glycerin located in some out of the
way spot and when their services were
required did their shooting by moon
light, hence the name moonlighter.
Many and varied were the adventures
that befell these moonlighters. A
driller coming out from town to well
one day saw a can half hidden In q
fence corner and stopped to investi-
gate. Taking off the lid. he saw what
he supposed was lard oil. Well pleased
with his find. he took it along with
him. He showed his treasure to his
mates at the well and then used some
of 1t to lubricate the engine. For some
reason the men were called from the
vicinity of the derrick. They had got
but short distance when there was
an explosion that fitted the costly en-
gine for the scrap heap. A close in
SPecllou VI Tue SuppOSeu ldru OIL re-
vealed the startling fact that it was
nitroglycerin. 1t was a frightened lot
pf men who gingerly returned the can
to the fence corner from which the
driller had taken it,
1t proved TO be the property of q
moonlighter, who had left it there. in
tending to return for it that night.
In so dangerous an occupation as
moonlighting many fatal accidents
We're to he expected. l recall very dis
tinctly two that occurred within short
time of each other.
In the first. the moonllghter, big
blond Swede. had come straight from
his wedding TO the well. The liquor
he had been drinking in celebration of
his marriage had rufiled his usually
placid temper. He had filed the shell
with the glycerin and was endeavor-
ing to slip the cap into place. His
hands We're trfle unsteady, and he
fumbIed 1t several minutes, Finally.
losing his temper. he roughly jerked
the cap into place and struck the per
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1913-08-05
OUR entertainers.
Ten Per Cent of Americas Population
Work to Amuse the Rest.


Work to Amuse the Rest.
1t has been roughly estimated that
10 per cent of us, the people of the
United States, keep busy and earn our
living by amusing the other 80 per
cent. This 10 per cent includes those
who do the actual work of amusing
singers in grand opera, light opera,
concert; actors in the Legitimate" the
aters, In vaudeville. in burlesque, in
small shows; performers in the vari-
Gus departments Of the innumerable
circuses, carnivals, street fairs, base
ball players, football players, basket
ball players, motor racers, aviators.
boxers innumerable exponents of in
Vulnerable forms OF professional ath-
letics and professional sports.
1t includes also the people who pro-
mote these amusements, who incorpo-
rate companies and manufacture de-
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1913-08-05
PoISoNs WIFE, KILLS SELF.
Hotel Proprietor, Jealous, Puts Drug
In Her Coffee.

Allentown, Shocking toll was
paid to jealousy when Francis Rhoades
Of Lehighton killed himself after max
ing an unsuccessful attempt to poison
bis wife. Rhoades was formerly a
trainman, Several years ago he lost
his left arm in an accident and after
long litigation secured verdict of
$4,000. This money he invested in a
hotel property. doing a iiourishing
bdsiness.
In Jealous rage he broke two of his
wife's ribs After supper Mrs. Rhoades
became violently Ill, and a physician
diagnosed II as case of poisoning.
Mrs. Rhoades said the poison had been
administered by her husband in coffee
she drank. Rhoades' body was found
IN barn.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1913-08-05
HELD FOR WARRANT

Charles Weaver was arrested on
West High street Sunday morning by
Chief of Police r. S. Clements and
was placed in the county Jail He
was slated held for warrant"
On Monday afternoon Chief Glenn
ents filed an affidavit against Weaver
charging him with Illegally selling in
toXicating liquors. He was not i'm.
mediatelg arraigned.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1913-08-05
SAILS IN OPEN BOAT

Captain Leaves Maine For San Fran.
cisco via Panama Canal.
Eastport, Me-, Aug. 4.-Captain Ma.
fhias Johnson of Perth Amboy, N. j.,
aeft Eastport harbor in his open boat,
George Washington" for the voyage
10 San Francisco via the Panama ca
nal. Captain Johnson had less than
81 in his pocket when leaving Crowds
collected on Todd's Head, the most
easterly point of land at this eastern
territory, to cheer him. He fired a
salute from his small brass cannon
aust as he left.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1913-08-05
WIFE HIDES HIS WOODEN LEG
Does It TO Enable Service on Him OF
Divorce Papers.

Joliet, Ill.-Rosa Novak, twenty years
old, who married Anton Kurdiana of
Detroit here about month ago. took
off her husbands wooden leg and kept
it hidden until he was served with pa
pers notifying him Of her suit for di-
vorce.
Mrs. Kurdiana had been told by a
friend that no papers could be served
on Kurdiana If he left the state and
the suit would fail.
When he awoke he found his artifi-
cial limb gone and shouted from a
hotel window for help. His bride
would not tell the police where she
had hidden the support until deputy
sheriff arrived with the notice of her
suit.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1913-08-05
LOSES 8 SONS IN ACCIDENTS
Flying Ak Kills Baby, and Mule Kicks
Others to Death,

Birmingham, Aa.-George Hogg, n
farmer. of Searle, Tuscaloosa county.
lost three children IN single day.
While he was cutting wood his ak
flew from the handle and struck his in
FAINT son In the head, killing him.
He carried the body to his home and
there learned that two of his young
sons had been kicked to death by a
mule.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1913-08-05
Impertinence.

81 notice that you and Simmons don't
seem to be as friendly as you were for
merly."
mo. He has no use for me any
more"
whats the matter?"
"At the club few nights ago he at
tempted to tell joke at my expense.
and by lucky inspiration I was able
to slip in a remark which turned the
laugh ON him."-Chicago Record Herr
aid
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1913-08-05
CUTS TOTS 1HROATs
Demented Mother Fatally Wounds
Four and kills Self.

Philadelphia, Aug. A. Believed to
haVe become mentally deranged
through the serious illness OF her
baby, Mrs, Alice Brocan cut the
throats of four Of her children and
then slashed her own In West Phila.
dephia, according to the police. The
mother is dead and two of the chill
0ren. Thomas. Q, and Victor. 2, also
Aiied. The other two children. s and
= years old. are in precarious condi.
&lon in a hospital.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1913-08-05
WILSON S
Resignation As Ambassador
Accepted Today

Washington, Aug. 4-Secretary OF
State Bryan this afternoon accepted
the resignation of Henry Lane Will
son, as ambassador to Mexico, effec-
tive at the end of sixty days.
Ambassador Wilson gave out let
ter from Taft dated June 20, 1913, ap-
proving his course in Mexico
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1913-08-05
-.
&c
Georee-Baird
dding.

Mr., Earl George and Miss Goldie
Baird, both of Mt, Vernon, were
united in marriage Saturday evening
at 1880 o'clock at the M. p. parson-
age by the Rev, John T. Black. They
have gone to housekeeping on West
Curtis street.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1913-08-05
AUTO STRUCK BY TRAIN
Real Eotate Man and Chauffeur Dead
and Two Others Injured.

anu lWo OtneTs injured
New York, Aug. As. Osgood Pell
we'll known real estate man OF New
York, was killed instantly when an
automobile in which he was riding
was struck by n Lelg Island train
at the Wrecklead crossing at Long
Beach, l.. !. The chauffeur was killed
at the same time and Mr.. and Mrs
William Laimbeer Of Hampstead, also
well known in Manhattan, were seri-
0usiy Injured, They were taken to
Nassau hotel and later TO the Mercy
hospital In Hempstoad
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1913-08-05

There are lot OF difficult feats. but
probably the most difficult Of all is that
of remembering the name Of the man
~ whom you have Just been intro.
; ADeed = Philadelphia Ledger.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1913-08-05

turns to himself and not to another
for the cause of his failure. Confucius.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1913-08-05
Call MnnaM-

81 wish had lot of that call
money"
"What for?'
ITO pay my telephone bills with.
stupid. baltimore American.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1913-01-08

thirty hours later. the proprietor dis
covered the light still burning land
the meter still registering). George
now carries a lantern to dispel the
darkness when he goes to the cellar
and it has no meter attached.
Mott McHenry attended the days
session at the short course Monday.
Little Helen Hallowell, who was re-
ported last week as being so sick, is
much improved and on the high road
to recovery.
NJ. and Mrs. Charles Tea and three
children returned to their home at
Wendte, S. D., last week after very
with relatives.
pleasant visit here and at Deloit
Mrs Nelson Butler entertained her
two sisters from Denison couple OF
days last week.
The Odd Fellows had big elbow
out" last Friday evening when they
had a couple of candidates to initiate
into the mysteries Of the degree. A
number came down from Denison to
see the work put on. District Deputy
Jacobson was present and installed
officers for the ensuing term as fol-
lows: Enos Gross. N. G.; Herbert
Moss, V. G.; Arley Sterrett, R. S.;
Geo. Brake, F. S.; Fred Buss, Treas
urer. After this was over a fine two
course supper was served and we are
told that the eatables were so good
and so plentiful that surely every per-
son present ate to the limit.
Ally Lodge No. SIS A. F. & A. NJ.
held their annual installation OF Of
ticers last Monday evening as follows:
Herman Lazerus, w. NJ; D. E. Brem-
ser, S. W.: w. E. Fishel, j. w.; $.
e. Goddard, Treasurer: O. j. Judd.
Secretary; E. H. Swasey, S. D.; E. N.
Chamberlin j. D.: J. w. HoWorth, S.
s.: j. A. Rule, J. s.; J. G. Graul, Ty-
Ter. Degree work was also done.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1913-01-08
BOYER ITEMS. I
!, ! i + + i + + + + + + !. !: + -.

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Woolston gave
a three course dinner at New Years
to Mr.. and Mrs. E. G. Chamberlin
and daughter, Ethel, Mr. and Mrs.
Swan Nelson and family. c. Anderson,
Misses LESSEE Slechta and Jessie
Fleming and Mr. Levi Erickson.
Misses Marie and Jessie Fleming
were Denison shoppers Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Swan Nelson visited
friends at kiron Tuesday.
Miss Margaret Fleming returned on
Monday to resume her studies at the
Denison Normal college after vaca-
ton at home.
Fred Smith went to Lake View on
Monday.
There were no church services last
Sunday on account of the bad weather.
On Saturday evening Mr.. and Mrs.
F.. Woolston entertained Mr.. and Mrs.
George Newcom, the Fleming family,
Mr.. Charles Carlson and sister.
Lille.
Henry Weller resigned as depot
agent last week. He and his family
will move to Minnesota next spring
to farm.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1913-01-08
D., and Miss Marie Poitevin,

Neb.. and Miss Marie Poitevin, of
Lincoln. Neb. A dozen or more young
folks were present and passed very
pleasant evening together. MUSE
and social conversation made the
evening pass all too quickly Later
tasty lunch was served, after which
good nights were said.
Rolls & Fishel opened up their NOV.
| ing picture show last Saturday night
| for the first time. A fair sized crowd
| was present and all were pleased with
the pictures shown. RumOr says that
the show will be open at least two
| nights a week. There was consider
able discussion as to whether pic
ture show would be legally run in that
particular building, but consultation
with State Fire Marshal Roe brings
an affirmative decision. An exit has
been provided for at the south side
deemed safe
of the building and everything is
| A new barber. who halls from River
| Sioux. arrived in town Saturday and
opened a shop in the rooms formerly
occupied by DR.. Rowe as office rooms.
On Monday Bian lseminger, OF Buck
Grove, purchased the outfit and took
possession Bian used to be barber
here several years ago and has many
! friends who will be glad to become
customer again.
Mrs. Art Randel and daughter. Elsie
were in Dunlap Friday visiting with
| friends.
Albert Poitevin returned to Morrill,,
Neb.. Tuesday after weeks visit
with his mother. Mrs. H. A. Poitevin.
Mr.. Standeven came up from Oma-
ha on business connected with the
, electric light plant. Messrs, Bennett
& Hardness were up last week adj
iusting some affairs also.
! Miss Hortense Wright, of Dunlap,
was an over-Sunday visitor with her
friend, Miss Elsie Randel.
Elder Charles Butterworth went TO
Des Moines Saturday. He will visit
various points before returning home.
Mr. and Mrs. Enos Cross and Mrs.
Anna Doser attended the Riemer and
Evers funerals in Denison Monday.
Miss Kate Cavanaugh came from
Denispn Monday morning to open
school again at the Fred Buss school
west of town.
Francis Potter has been entertain
ing cousin, Mr.. Staley, OF Charter
Oak, for several days past.
Miss Elsie Randel was a Dunlap
visitor Monday.
Miss Lola Fishe returned to Cedar
Rapids Monday to resume her work al
the Cedar Rapids Business college.
Mrs. VIM. Edwards came down from
Armour, S. D.. Monday and is visiting
at the J. B. Glassburner home.
Rev. Daniel Reagan began series
of revivals at the Baptist church last
Sunday evening. Rev. Byram, OF Pei
! la, is assisting. 1t is unfortunate that
the weather is so inclement.
Last Tuesday evening Miss Mamie
Potter was hostess to her many young
friends when they gathered at the Pot
ter home for watch party. Games
| had been arranged for and those pres
ent thus spent very pleasant even
ing. Refreshments We're served.
The joke and its attending features
is on Geo. Brake, clerk in the ID. f.
Bremser store Last Saturday after
noon he had occasion to go into the
cellar at the stoer and switched OF
the electric light. On Sunday night