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The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-04-17
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Having recklessly charged the State
administration with preparing to spend
SIS, 900, 900 in 1914, former Senator For
aker finds himself confronted with the
correcting statement of Auditor of State
A. V. Donahey, who certainly knows
more about Ohio's finances than the SEN
atorial candidate. Auditor Donahey's
calculations, taken from the records,
show that the expenses will be less in
1914 than they we're in 1913 and fully
So, 600 900 less than the ST. 900, 900
which Foraker grudgingly admits as a
minimum. In 1887 a Democratic State
Auditor, following the archaic account
ing system, figured deficit of 81 ,200,-
900 for Foraker's administration. 1t
turned into balance of S119 900. This
was exhibited in Auditor Donahey's
statement to prove the unreliability of
estimated expenditures. Still the Sena-
torial candidate persisted in his error and
called the explanation political"
That is the old style politics of which he
is one of the few surviving exemplars.
Auditor Donahey's records, which are
accurate, indicate that at the end of the
fiscal year there will be unexpended bal
ances in the State Treasury of upward
will be paid.
From 1886 to 1899, when the Senator
ial candidate was Governor the State
hobbled along by anticipating uncollect-
ed taxes and issuing certificates of in
debtedness. That wasn't his fault,
though, because the states income did
not then embrace the millions which are
now being collected as excise taxes from
the corporations. The rates were levied
directly on the general property of the
taxpayers. This is now relieved of all
save the charges for the common schools,
universities and good roads.
AS an attorney Foraker opposed the
enactment of some of these laws creating
the new sources of revenue. The State
is now living inside of its income, and
there is no likelihood of deficit. As a
former Governor, Foraker should know
that the State does not collect SIS, 900, 600
or even 81, 900, 900 year, and this be-
inn true it could not appropriate either
amount. Blind charges in the face of
established records, open for all the
world to see, do not benefit one claiming
to be a statesman.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-04-17
HI. 8. Lads Will TackeI Old
Wapak To-Day

The Celina High School lads will jour
ney to Wapakoneta this afternoon, where
they hope to trim Wapak High in good
fashion. The boys have been getting
some good hard practice and everybody
is in fine condition for the struggle
Rube' Malick, Celina Highs crack
southpaw, will work on the mound for
them, and Sherer will do the receiving
The line up for the game, as announ-
ced by Captain Karch, is as follows:
Swallow, 2b.
Karch, Capt IS.
Baker, cf.
Kriemendahl, 1b.
Weaver or Howard, rf.
Hattery, IT,
Staeger, 3b.
Sherer, c.
Malick, p.
1t is expected that quite a large dele
CATION of students will accompany the
team and help them win the game. The
boys will 60 to Delphos next Friday, the
oath. They will play their first game at
home on May l, when Wapak High plays
at Mercelina Park.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-04-17
RETAKES SAN PEDRO
Villa Reports He Has Captured Seven
Hundred Federals.


FL Paso. Tex, April Is. - Pancho
villa and his rebel army retook San
Pedro Monday night. They captured
700 prisoners, said a message receiv-
ed in JuareZ from Aguirre Benavides,
at Torreon. The message did not say
how many were killed or wounded,
merely stating that besides the kill
ed and wounded 700 were made pris-
oners."
Pancho Villa contended for several
days that General Velasco, formerly
in command at Torreon, was in COM
mand of the troops at San Pedro, but
as this was not confirmed in the tele-
gram the inference is in Juarez that
Velasco was not there. Villa person
ally commanded the rebels. AS il
former instances, his troops were
first defeated and then held in check
by the federals until he arrived on
the scene; Immediately, almost, the
rebels won a victory. Villa is expect,
ed now to come at once to Chihuahua
to confer with Carranza.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-04-17
WOMAN TAKES JOB
AS TOWN MARSHAL
Offer, Made In Spirit Of lev
ity, Accepted by Writer.

Chesaning, Mich.-Blanche d. In
gals, editor and part owner Of the
Chesaning Monitor, weekly news
paper, has been appointed marshal to
till the vacancy caused by the dismiss
al Of the man officer some weeks ago.
She has formally accepted the ap-
pointment and says she will begin the
work Of improving the morals of the
town at once.
The old marshal was dismissed be
cause the village officials had no
money to pay for his services. and he
was no sooner off the job than things
that upset the peace and dignity Of
this staid little town began to happen
Miss ingalls, also began to writennd
in her paper said uncomplimentary
things about the way things were
being run. The whole place was go
ing to the bad because there was no
one to maintain order" she often
limited
But the officials remained firm until
now and kept the marshal job open
until special meeting of the council
was called and the president named a
man for the place. The other mem
bers declined to confirm the appoint
ment and Miss Ingalls, name was sug-
gested. The vote for her was unani-
nous, partly, she says, because they
thought wanted to run the town"
At the outset Marshal Ingalls, faces
a knotty problem, as there Is no Jail
aft to house a human"
"And." she says, Il am never going
to lock anybody up in that place they
call a Jail don't know what Pm go
ing to do. but I'm going to do some
thing. Things win begin to pop here
pretty quick and l am going to be
right IN the center Of the pepper"
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-04-17

HANGS ON
While HarVe Holds the Bag Out
in the HeartIeSS World
Engineer FIshbaugh VIII Boss
Sewer COnstructiOn-SeIec-
tiOn Meets Approval.

Council met in regular session last
Tuesday evening with all members pres
ent and Mayor Rice presiding.
Attorney Orel Myers again spoke 10
council about the opening Of the alley
between Main and Walnut streets, from
TouVelle street south to the present
terminus Of the alley. No action was
taken as the adjustment was with the
property owners affected.
August Spieler addressed council in
regard improving square Of Buckeye
street, north of Wayne. The matter
was referred to the street committee.
Leader A. J. Gender of the Celina
band spoke about an allowance for the
usual summer concerts. The matter was
laid over until the next meeting.
A resolution was passed to issue three
certificates of Indebtedness Of $500 each
to meet the running expense Of the town
Mayor Rice presented letter he had
received from the State Board Health
relative TO the outlet of the proposed
sanitary sewer. At the directions of the
council Solicitor Johnson and Engineer
Sherman were instructed to meet the
state board at an early date.
Engineer Fishbaugh of this city was
selected by Mr.. Shermsn as resident
engineer on the sewer work. Council
of the selection. Mr.. Fish
baugh has a high reputation as a field
engineer. He has been working with
Mr. Sherman for the past couple of years
and has been highly praised for his
work. As he is vitally interested in the
work here things will have to go down
in apple-pie order.
Street Commissioner Merkle spoke
about the tileing of an open ditch in the
southwest end of town. The matter was
left at the discretion of the street COM
mittee.
Mayor Rice created some commotion
by re-appoiDting Night Policeman Henry
Niehaus. There was the usual bunch
of applicants, but it was conceed the job
would fall to Harve Swallow. Swallow
worked overtime for Mayor Rice and
Marshal Duncan during the campaign
last fall and it was generally supposed
he would be rewarded But alas, the
Mayor, it seems, forgot Harve.
Council adjourned until next Monday
evening.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-04-17

DIE GAME
DagO Frank Makes Confession
to Warden of Prison

Actual Murder of Rosenthal, He Said,
Was Committed by Harry vallon,
eyp the Blood and Lefty Louie.
Pleadlngs of Mother and Sister In.
dueed confesslon-May Have Effect
On Becker Case.
Albany, N. Y, April 14.-According
to the confession made by "Dago
Frank" Cirofci before he was led to
the chair in Sing Sing. the actual
murder of Herman Rosenthal, for
which the four gunmen were execut-
ed, was committed by Harry Vallon,
"Gyp the Blood" and Lefty Louie
This confession was made public
by State Superintendent OF Prisons
John B. Riley after Governor Glynn
had read it.
The pleadings of the mother and
sister of Dago Frank and the hope OF
the young Italian for a reprieve in
duced the confession II came too
late, however, and indicated that
Frank was equally guilty with the
others, and for these reasons it failed
to save him.
Cirofci would have confessed sew
eral days ago but for the fact that he
had been terrorized by the other
three gunmen with threats of death
to his mother and sister if he told
anything.
Warden Clancy, knowing that Giro
fici was terrorized, brought him from
the death cell to the Office of the
principal keeper, where he made his
confession. The warden spent an hour
or more with Governor Glynn and
pointed out that Cirofici really
thought he was innocent because he
did not take part in the actual
shooting.
What effect Dago Franks confes-
sion will have upon the already tan
gled situation in regard to the other
principals in the case is a theme of
discussion. Former Judge w. NJ. X.
Olcott, an expert on criminal matters,
said that 1t is his belief that DagO
Franks statement can not be intro
duced into court, no matter what the
circumstances under which It was OBJ
tanned. John F. Mcintyre, who de-
Tended Police Lieutenant Becker at
the first trial, said he is doubtful
that it can be used as legal evidence,
but that it is possible a judge might
permit its introduction. He said that
no similar situation had ever before
occurred in America and that the
law points involved are debatable.
"If the statements of Dago Frank can
be proved admissible" he said, they
would tend largely to exonerate
Becker"
The gunner met their deaths very
bravely, without a sign of fear. There
were no words uttered except those
of religious response by three Of the
men, while a statement begun by
Whitley Lewis was interrupted as his
voice began to rise to a shout, by the
rabbi who was attending him.
Frank Cirofci (Dago Frank, ia
cob Seidenschner (Whitey Lewis),
Harry Horowitz (Gyp the Blood and |
Louis Rosenberg Uefty Louie), were
in the order named.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-04-17

tending officer has not been punished.
The salute has not been given.
The president informed the mem.
bers Of the committee that he is still
very hopeful that the demands Of
this government will be complied
with by Huerta following the ap.
proach Of the atlantic feet, But he
said his determination TO act drastic.
ally was irrevocable II Huerta does
not comply.
The state department took steps
officially 60 inform foreign govern
ments of the move which the United
States has made.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-04-17
LAST YEAR OF BOXWELL
EXAMINATION

Tomorrow Saturday. is the first Box
we'll examination for 1914. Only two
more of these examinations will be held
The new school laws change the plan af-
ter this year. Many pupils will seek to
pass these last two examinations and win
this honor. Teachers in all parts of the
county are urging their pupils to take
this test. Educational matters are re-
ceiving more attention these days than
has been given in half century.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-04-17
DAN CUPID VICTIMS

]. Carl Bowser, of this city and Miss
Marie Sherer, of Mendon, we're united
in marriage at the home of the brides
parents last Sunday at noon, Rev. Baud
ers of the Mendon Church of God tieing
the nuptial knot. The young couple
were attended by Mahlon Redman, of
this city, and Miss Golda Sherer, sister
of the bride.
The groom is a son of Blacksmith ].
c. Bowser and wife of this city, and for
some time past has been associated with
his father in business. The bride is the
winsome and accomplished daughter of
of Mr.. and Mrs. U. S. Sherer, of Men
don. Mr.. and Mrs. Bowser will make
their home in this city.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-04-17

A pretty home wedding was solemniz-
ed at the Lutheran parsonage at Wabash,
O., on Friday evening. The contracting
parties were Carl G. Schander, of War
ren, only son of Mr.. and Mrs. c. ].
Schander, and Miss Ethel L. Cramer, of
North Jackson. o. After the playing of
a wedding march by Mrs. H. N. Brobst,
the solemn words were spoken by Rev.
H. N. Brobst, an uncle of the bride, the
full ring service being used The hap
py couple are spending their honeymoon
enjoying the sights of Mercer County.
They expect to make their home in War
ren, Ohio.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-04-17
ANNIVERSARY OF TWENTY
FIVE YEARS OF UNBRO-
KEN BUSINESS

II. c. Fox's bargain store at Cold
water will celebrate the 18th anniversary
of an unbroken and successful business
career with a ten-day bargain sale COM
mencing next Monday the goth. The
celebration is to be made memorable
in many ways, and very inviting to both
old and new customers who may visit
the store during this anniversary. See
their advertisement on another page Of
this issue.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-04-17
Man nf AhiIitv Wanted

An honest, capable man with selling abil-
Ity to handle our business in this county.
Satisfactory references required, as this is
positively a proposition of the highest
character. Reply by letter, telling me who
you are and what you have sold. Address
District Manager, Suite Nos. AIS 4l6. Lyric
Bldg. Cincinnati, o.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-04-17
BOX SOCIAL AT ELM
GROVE SCHOOL

A box social for the benefit of the Elm
Grove Sunday-school, two miles south
west of town, next Thursday evening,
the 23d, will be an affair worth attend
ing. Everything will be sold to highest
bidder, and warranted not to rip or run
down at the heel. Albert Palmer and
Ray Coate, auctioneers. Fetch your
pocket-book and generous disposition.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-04-17

Probate Judge Raudabaugh has just
made his annual report to the Secretary
of State which shows that 172 marriage
licenses were granted tast year, while 81
marriages were by banns. Twenty-four
wills were admitted to probate; "a letters
testamentary granted and 54 letters adj
ministered upon. Letters of guardian
ship were issued to 38 persons including
63 children and II imbeciles. One pa
tient was sent to Gallipolis and Is to the
State hopital at Toledo.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-04-17
HUERTA
GIVES IN
To American Demands, Report
Sent Out Yesterday

News was sent out from Washinton
yesterday that Huertu had decided to ac-
cede to the demand to salute the Ameri-
can flag, and that number of warships
would return to northern waters on the
receipt OF confrmatory reports of its full
fllment.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-04-17
For Minimum Waae.

Columbus, o., April 13.-Secretary
of State Graves said he has been in
formed by the Ohio Municipal Wage
league of Cleveland that initiative pc
titions will shortly be put into circu-
lation proposing to the next legisla-
ture the enactment of minimum
wage and eight-hour day law for all
workers Max Hayes, Cleveland la
Dor leader, is president Of the COM
mittee that is backing the PROPOSE
tion.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-04-17

John Scanlan, peddler, and Eli May,
a mender of tin ware, were arrested at
Chattanooga and fined and given Jail
sentences by Squire Kable for being
drunk and disorderly. They were
brought here Wednesday and lodged in
jail and will deprived of their personal
liberty for a spell.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-04-17
TEACHERS ENDORSE
COTTERMAN
And Notify Board to BE Elected
That They Are Unanimous
on That Point.
[By Leona Winter. secretarv. |


The third bi-monthly meeting of the
Mercer County Teachers Association was
held in the High School Auditorium in
Celina, April IL, 1914.
The meeting was interesting through
out, the speakers giving instructive talks
and the Neptune orchestra furnishing
especially fine musical numbers.
The meeting was called to order by
President NJ. o. Krugh. After music by
the Neptune orchestra the teachers list
ened to an address, Teaching Pupils to
Help Themselves" by o. 7. Corson, Of
Columbus.
The teachers were glad to be able to
have Mr.. Corson with them, and to hear
his splendid talks of both morning and
afternoon sessions. Following his morn
ing address the Neptune orchestra gave
a selection.
Miss Anna Logan, of Oxford o., then
addressed the teachers upon "A Modern
Experiment in Education. - Miss Lo-
gan's talk delt with the Montessori
method, and having visited the Montes-
sori school in Italy, she was able to give
the teachers a clearer idea of the work
the school is accomplishing. She illus
trated and explained the methods with
aid of objects.
The afternoon session was opened with
music by the Neptune orchestra. This
was followed by Mr.. CCrson's address,
Co operation in School Work. ="
The teachers were then favored with
piana solo by Prof. Paul Withaus. Miss
Logan continued her talk of the morn-
ing, giving more interesting facts CLEAN
ed from the Montessori school.
+. +. Garwick then introduced the
subject of a County Superintendent for
Mercer county to the teachers, and read
the following resolution endorsing the
name of S. Cotterman for the position,
which was adopted
Therefore, be it resolved, That the
Mercer County Teachers Associa-
ton unanimously endorse Mr.. S.
Cotterman, of Rockford, for the po-
sition of County Superintendent of
Mercer County, and we recommend
his election as Superintendent of
Mercer County by the County Board
of Education when it has been duly
organized.
This was signed by the following
representing every portion of
t1,a
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-04-17
ANOTHER
PIONEER
Citizen and Civil War Veteran
Passed Away Last Night
when Capt. Samuel b, NIckersOn
Answered Final Roll Call
Other Deaths.

Within only few hours of reaching
the eightieth milestone of life, Captain
Samuel A. Nickerson, pioneer citizen,
civil war veteran and former County
Treasurer died about O'Clock last night
at his country home two miles east OF
this city. He had been in declining
health the past couple years or more,
and death was really due TO the infrmi-
ties of old age.
His demise removes one of the most
familiar figures OF the community to the
older generations, for there was no one
more active in political and social activ-
tiles of the town and county for almost
half century than Capt. Nickerson, a
genial, hospitable and good citizen.
The deceased was born in Preble coun-
ty, this state, April II, 1884. Had he
lived until to-day he would have reached
four score years. He came with his
parents to this county in 1887, settling
near Fl Recovery. Here he was raised
and educated. AT the beginning of the
civil war he enlisted in Company l, 18th
owl. After serving in the three
months service he enlisted under Capt.
Stone, and later was assigned to the
IlSh Regiment. He was promoted from
recruit to second lieutenant and later
was made Captain of Company B, IlSth
owl. After an honorable service he
was mustered out at Mosely Hall, North
Carolina, April IS, 1865. He returned
to this county and settled on farm in
Recovery township, marrying Lucinda
Myers on June l3, 1877.
For number of years Capt. Nicker-
son was engaged in business at Ft. Re
covery. Politically he was a staunch
Democrat. He held many township Off
ces and served two terms as county treas
urer. He was an active member of the
GAR. and the Mercer County Pioneer
Association.
Arrangements for the funeral had not
been made up to the time of going to
press this morning.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-04-17

There will be a congregational meet
ing of the Neptune Church of God to-
morrow Saturday evening at 1880
O'Clock in the Bethel Every member is
expected to be present if possible.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-04-17

Mendon is making elaborate prepara-
ton for the entertainment of the annual
state convention of the Churh Of God,
May to inclusive.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-04-17
SPORTING AFFAIRS
CELINA AT HOME

Botkins-June p, July p, Sept. s.
New Bremen-June 2S, July 19, Aug 16
Wapakoneta-June IA, Sept. Is.
Minster-M May 10, July 26.
St. Marys-May "a, Sept. 20.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-04-17

Notice advertisement of H. c. Fox
bargain store 25th business anniversary
on Sth page of this issue.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-04-17
Girl Wanted

competent girl for house work wanted
No washing or ironing. Good wages. Write
Mrs. Bond Houser, Troy, Ohio.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-04-17

The Toledo Conference of Congrega-
tional Churches will be held at Ft. Re
covery next Wednesday and Thursday.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-04-17

News reached relatives and friends in
this county Wednesday of the death of
John NJ. Lininger, a former Liberty
township man, on that date at his home
at Monroeville, Ind. The deceased was
62 years old and single and was born
near Wabash, this county. He had been
living near Monroeville for six years,
where he located after leaving here.
He is survived by two sisters-Mrs.
Chas. Rabe, living near Wabash and
Mrs. John Kettering, of Blackcreek
township three brothers-Daniel, of
Wabash; Jacob, of Monroeville, Ind, and
DeWald. of Lake City, Mich.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-04-17

Photo by American Press Association
General Mas, commander Of the Fed
eral troops at Tampico Mexico, is held
responsible for the arrest Of an American
paymaster and n squad Of marines at
Tampico, which event led to the demand
of the Washington government for flag
salute.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-04-17

News of the death of Mrs. Rollo w.
Marchant, better, known in this city as
Margaret Blosser, was received here by
her sister Mrs. G. w. Struckman, last
Tuesday morning from Washington c.
H., this state, the deceased S home. She
had been i'll for some time, but her death
came when it was thought she was get
ting better.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-04-17
One Paper

In the HoMR Is worth a dozen Ia
the byway, and just remember
THE DRMOcRAr Ia the home
paper Of Mercer County.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-04-17
CELINA ABROAD

At Botkins-May 81.
At New Bremen-Aug. 2.
At Wapakoneta-June 7, Aug. 40
At Minster-May II, Aug. %.
At St. Marys-July S, Aug. g.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-04-17

Friends here were shocked Tuesday to
receive the news of the death of Mrs.
VIM. Leavitt, of Newport, RI, former
ly Miss Gertrude Leeper of this place,
which was announced in telegram to
Geo. A. Reuter-. Her death occurred at
the home of her parents, Rev. and Mrs.
f. A. Leeper, at Cleveland, the former
pastor of the Congregational Church at
this place until about two years ago.
Ft. Recovery Tribune.
Some notoriety was given Miss Lee
per by her marriage to Mr.. Leavitt, he
being the divorced husband of the eldest
daughter of VIM. j. Bryan, President
Wilson's secretary of state.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-04-17
President Hopeful.

The president said that Admiral
Mayo Immediately demanded an apol-
ogy, the punishment of the officer
who made the arrest and a salute OF
21 guns to the American flag. The
apology has been extended. The Of
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-04-17
Cehna

The Reservoir city-the biggest
little town on earth-the hub of
the universe.