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The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-10-13
WILLIS, 26 BROADWAY

In view Of recently published
statement OF Frank d. Willis, stand
Pat candidate for governor, that he
took neither dictation nor instruction
from anyone, certain of the Archbold
letters, as printed In the Coneres-
sional Record, are decidedly enlight.
ening.
He has been amenable to reason
and discipline. He states that he op-
posed the Cincinnati ripper" bill. for
which the House Journal of Ohio
shows he voted That he saw the
light Is shown by the fact that he
came nicely into line when he took
the Toledo "ripper" bill Immediately
thereafter, hide, hair and all and
without a r,urmur, and voted to de-
stroy the usefulness of Golden Rule"
Jones.
Frank B. Willis was in Ohio legis-
lature when it paid to be in politics
and in the legislature with the then
existing connections with 20 Broad
way. Since Joseph B. Foraker and
Marcus A. Hanna were then the leg
islative czars for the big interests
and 1t was about this time that Friend
John Archbold wrote his famous let
ters. which have since resulted in the
political retirement Of the famous
war horse on the receiving and dis
pensing end Of the line. How Frank
B. Willis was affected 10 shown IN
the connecting links Of the CORE
spondence and legislative action
which accurately demonstrates from
whom he took his orders.
After other antitrust measures Of
1900, introduced In accordance With
platform promises of the Repub-
licans, had been effectually chloro-
formed, Frank B. Willis, ON Jan. 10.
1900, fathered H. r. ~, designed 70
smother another BILL Frank B. Willis
first moved the immediate considera-
tion Of this resolution. BY legislative
1ugglery, the watch dog, William s.
McKinnon, later rewarded by election
az state treasurer, held It over until
II could be investigated and 1t was
finally entered for consideration on
Jan. Is. That this permitted Of cer-
tain outside consideration is shown
by the following letter, which, in the
meantime, came from John d. Arch
bold to Senator Marcus A. Hanna:
"2e Broadway. New York. Jan. 10. 1900.
'')ear Senator:
"The matters regarding which want
ed to talk with you this afternoon ere
those Of threatened and very objection
able legislation at Columbus. Tho hrsk
Is a bill introduced by Mr. Russell Of
Meigs, amending the so-called ANTITRUST
law In . way that would be mose oh9ee-
tionable to every corporate interest In
the state Probably you are familiar
with this bill
"The second Is most malicious reso-
luton for an investigating committee to
be headed by Griffin Of Lucas. giving
them power TO investigate pretty much
everything within the state from the su-
preme court down. The resolution does
not limit the expense Of the investiga-
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-10-13
LAST Will
OF Leander Hutchinson Is
Filed In Probate
Other Items Of Interest From
The Court House

The last will and testament of Lean.
der Hutchinson, late Of Mt. Vernon,
has been filed in probate. BY the
terms of the will the testator gives to
his wife, Mary M. Hutchinson and his
sister, Nancy Hutchinson, the use of
his house located at Wilson avenue
and Water street, Mt. Vernon, also
all the household articles. At the
death of both his wife and sister, the
property goes to the testator's son,
Isaiah Hutchinson. The will was
signed March 13, 1905, in the presence
Of J. B. Waight and Eleanor Crumley.
Marriage License
Leroy Sells, craftsman, Mt. Vernon,
and Ruth, Edna Green, Gambler. Rev.
j. L. Snyder.
Deed Filed
Ellen Boyle to Manirva Lowe 7.44
acres h Clinton, $1,65s.
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TAFT.soweRs WEDDING

Washington, D. c., Oct. 1O-Invita
tions have been issued for the mar
riage of Miss Martha Wheaton Bow
ers, daughter Of the late Solicitor Gen
eral, Lloyd w. Bowers, and Robert A
Taft, son of former President and
Mrs. William Howard Taft.
The wedding will take place al
noon next Saturday in St John's
Church. and will be followed by a
small reception and breakfast at the
home of Mrs. Bowers in Rhode Island
avenue.
Miss Helen Taft will be the maid Of
honor for Miss Bowers, and the brides
maids will be Miss Louise HELEN and
Miss Frances Noyes of this city, Miss
Marjory Edgar of Minneapolis, ant
Miss Julia Thompson of Chicago.
Mr.. Taft will have George Harrison
of this city as best man, and the ush
ers will be Charles Taft, Stephen
Philbin of Houston, Texas; Stanhope
Bayne Jones of Baltimore; John Her
ron of Pittsburgh; Carl Lohman OF
Akron, Ohio; Walter Logan of New
York; Adrian Van Sinderen of New
York, and Harry Bingham of New
York, all classmates of Mr.. Taft at
Yale.
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CH|LDREN'S
Chorus To Be Feature Of
Next May Festival
Committee On Music Named
By The Association

The directors of the Mt. Vernon
Festival Association met last evening
at the Presbyterian church prepare.
tory to inaugurating the work for the
coming year. A great many of the
details connected with the new chill
dren's chorus feature were carefully
considered and committee was ap-
pointed to work them out more fully.
This year the Mount Vernon Fes-
tival Association steps into the front
rank as musical organization. Only
cities of the most progressive type
musically are fortunate enough to pos
sess a big children's chorus. The
most notable. Of these in Ohio are Gin.
cinnati, Dayton and Cleveland. In the
last May festival at Cincinnati the
children's chorus took part in four
of the six concerts and proved to be
one of the scintilating attractions. It
is regarded there as the most brilliant
and remarkable feature of their mus
ical life. Children's choruses all over
the country are attaining great popu-
larity. They vary greatly in size
For instance Richmond, Ind. has a
chorus Of $50, Cincinnati 700, Dayton,
1000, and Atlanta 1900. It is hoped
In Mount Vernon to have from 300 to
500.
It is probable this year that the en-
tire work Of the association will be
concentrated on the May festival in
an effort to make, it an extremely
brilliant function.
The following music committee has
been appointed: Mr.. William M.
Coup, Prof. r. A. Chubb, Miss Ella
Porter, Mrs. w. e. Jackson, Mrs.
Daisy Pyle and Mr.. George B. Kelly.
The committee will have in charge
the mapping out of the musical pro-
gram for the coming year. 1t is ex-
pected that Hayden's oratorio, "The
Creation" will be sung at the closing
concert. Rehearsals will commence
in the Baptist church Monday evening,
October 10.
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MASCOTS
OF Braves May Win Worlds
PeRnant

Philadelphia, Pa. Oct. 10--As some.
thing like ninety per cent of the world $
greatest baseball exporters have opined
that the Braves are up against 1t in
! their present struggle with the AtL.
letics, 1t would seem that the only
thing left for the Stallings' crew is to
pin their faith to the mascotting pow
ers Of Willie Connor, their jink-killer.
in-chief, and bunch Of Asters, the
Braves fayorite flower.
If their trio of star slabsters, James,
Rudolph and Tyler, are not able to fool
/ the hard-walloping Mackmen, and If
these same Mackmen can show "Hank.
erino' Gowdy that 1t couldn't nip John
Bunny stealing second, IL the Athlet.
ics' 100000 infield should make the
Braves quartette of infielders look
like they were tied, If Joey Connolly
should be doomed to hit about 1856
against Messrs. Bender and Plank, if
Moran, Mann, Whitted, Gather and
Davore should prove Of no help to ths
Braves in their efforts to down the
worlds champs, and if--But what's the
use? Expert opinion has the Braves
outclassed from turnstile to flagpole.
But the critics overlooked Mascot
Willie and the Asters. True, the Mack.
men have fair sort of mascot them.
selves-the same one who held the
jody in check while his team hreezed
through on the winning end OF three
previous worlds series. But Willie
Connor and the Asters are something
brand new in the mascotting line. Will
lie, who is known as the original will
lie Boston Beans" wears spectacles
Yes sir, wear 'em right out on the field
and gives everybody chance to lamp
at them.
Only one glance Is needed to show
that Willie is q high-brow mascot. He
is the typical youth that the cartoon
lists have pictured fort years whenev-
er they wanted to do little kiddins
at the epense Of the Hub.
On all ordinary occasions Willie
looks the part Of the studious young
Bostonian. But when he is fighting
hoodoos on the field of battle he be-
comes as full Of pep as Hughey Jen-
nings. His antics near the Boston dug
out have pulled away game out of the
fire for the Braves this season, at least
in the minds Of the players, who have
implicit confidence in the criss-cross-
ing powers of their mascot.
But If Willie's power should prove
impotent, the Braves will still have
with them their Asters. Dispei your
thoughts of doubt, Julia, for It's true.
absolutely true. Those hard-lcokins
u ops out on the field are passionately
fond of Asters. Other big leaguers have
carried with them all sorts of animal
mascots, from birds and cats to ele-
plants and alligators, but it remained
for the Boston bunch to break into the
greenhouse and cop flower. Tie As
ter mascot was adopted evidently with
view to impressing upon the minds
of the ordinary rough-neck ball .ossers
outside the Hub the fact that the
Braves stood for culture eight ways
from the deck.
The Asters not only put the animal
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-10-13
COLT SHOW AT cENTER5URG

Centerburg, Oct. 10-The annual
colt show of Centerburg has. attracted
large crowds from over the county
to this village today. A pretty string
of fillies Is being exhibited and the
show promises to go off great, despite
the inclement weather. A feature of
the day is the first public appearance
of the new Centerburg band, COM
posed of young men, averaging 21
years of age. Their music is keeping
things moving along at lively rate.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-10-13
LAFEVER
Gets OFF With A Fine Fer
lntOxiCatiOn

Archie Lafever. who was held for
warrant pending the condition of Fat.
ty" Monroe, whom he beat up with
a pick handle last Saturday afternoon,
was arraigned before Mayor Perrine
Friday on a charge of intoxication. He
pleaded guilty and was fined S. and
costs. Monroe bids fair to recover
from the effect Of the mauling and,
accordingly. Lafever was only charged
with intoxication, Monroe not desiring
to make any affidavit.
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tton aud authorizes tho employment OF
counsel !, Is .nid to bs the Intention ~
the committee 10 employ Mr. Nonnett ss
It's counsel. We want to enlist you
actively and promptly to the defeat of
these mea sures. They are undoubtedly
inspired by Monnett and his followers.
and their purpose IL unique sttonably Of
the most vicious character. The appoint
ment Of the "marauding'' committee
comes up by agreement on tho 18th. 80
that 1t. as well as the other. SHOULD
BE ATTENDED, TO VERY PROMPTLY
VIII you do everything possible to COM
pass their defeat? Shall be glad to hear
from you promptly
enclose you clipping from tho Plain
Dealer describing THE WILLIS REiso-
LUTON.
Very truly yours,
'JOHN d. ARCHBOLD.'
Hon. M. A. Hanna, Washington. d. c."
(fage 1887. Congre ssional Record--Ssn.
ate, Aug. 20. 1919
How promptly Senator Hanna "at-
tended" to the matter 10 shown by
the official house record, which
records that ON JAN. 2B, ON MO-
TION OF IT'S AUTHOR IF. B. WILL
LIS), H. r. % WAS REFERRED TO
THE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE OF
THE HOUSE AND NEVER AGAIN
HEARD FROM. II appears from the
record that during this memorable
session the judiciary committee was
the official burying ground for bills
obnoxious to 26 Broadway.
The record shows q series OF let
ters to Senators Foraker and Hanna
from John d. Archbold in reference
to legislative matters at Columbus.
While Senator Mamma was looking
after the chloroforming Of the Willis
resolution, Senator Foraker had
charge of the house bill relating to
the investigation Of foreign corpora
tions. 1t will be recalled in this con-
nection that Senator Foraker fire.
quently received certificates Of do
posit for looking after these matters,
as the attorney, ana that Senator
Hanna was kept from "hclding the
bag" In his fight against Tom Johnson
and the election Of . legislature which
would he inimical to the interests rep
resented by John d. Archbold at 70
Broadway.
Mr.. Willis played ball" with the
big interests in the Legislature and
he cannot get away from his record.
He remained an admirer and sup
porter Of Senator Foraker, and just
before the famous Archbold letters
became public in 1910, at Marysville.
Willis lauded Foraker to the skies
and said he was proud to belong to .
party that had such Q leader. The
charge had been openly made that
Foraker was in the employment Of
the trusts as their attorney and viii.
No knew this and knew how the en-
ployment was conducted. but he did
not know that there would ever be an
exposure of the Arohbold letters.
The foregoing plainly shows from
whom Mr.. Willis received instruc-
tions in the Ohio legislature.
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LEGAL NOTICE

The unknown heirs of Azariah Connolly,
deceased, the unknown heirs of Caroios
Connolly. deceased, the unknown heirs OF
Carlos Connolly, deceased, the unknown
heirs OF Carlile Connolly. deceased. the
unknown heirs Of Emily Wilson, deceased.
son, deceased, will take notice that on
the LIST day Of July, 1914 William Lucas
Court of Appeals of Knox County, Ohio,
being cause No. 2S, against the above
named defendants, ct al, praying for re-
versal of the judgment of tho Common
Pleas Court in said action. in which Il
was held that the paper writing purport.
ing to be the last will and testament Of
Angeline Fink was the valid last Wills
and testament OF said Angellne Fink. de-.
ceased.
Said cause will be for hearing on and
after the 23rd day Of Nov, 1914.
ROBERT l. CARR,
LEWIS 3. HOUCK,
COLUMBUS EWALT,
Attorneys for Plaintiffs In Error.
G-3, Is, q, % ;11-5, IDA. ..rf
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-10-13
Deafness Cannot Be Cured

BY local applications. a. they cannot reach
only one way to cure deafness, ana that .
by constitutional remedies. Deafness q
caused BY an innamed condition Of the naus
cous lining Of the Eustachian Tube when
this tube 10 innamed you have . rumbiine
sound or imperfect hearing. and whom q Q
entirely closed, Deafness q the result, anA
and this tube restored 70 its normal coalis
tion, hearing will Be DESTROYED forever; nine
asoh Gs y nSsss Fl sa sas are .s s1nsS
Of the mucous 0urfacea
We will give One Hundred Dollars for enl
cannot be cured b. Hslrs Catasrh CurVs
. ): CHENEY 9 CO.. Toledo. eoAis. |
Sold BY Druggists, sgc. -
Take Hairs Family Pills for constipatisa.
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Mrs. Amanda Hupman Of Xenia is
making an extended visit in the city
with her brothers, Messrs. J. H. and S.
B. Brewer.
Mr.. and Mrs. M. e. Lytle and Mr..
and Mrs. O. C. Hagan went to Colum-
bus this morning to attend when
Dreams Come True" at the Southern
theatre.
A colt show will be held in Butler
township on Oct. II. A competent
Judge will be present. In connection
with the colt show there will also be
poultry show.
Mr.. Dwight McNabb, student at
Ohio State University, is spending the
weekend with his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. George McNabb, East Vine
street. & 'ifN
Supt. p. C. Zemer and Principal G.
H. Winans of the local schools went
to Columbus today to attend the meet
ing of the Central Ohio Schoolmasters'
club.
Mrs. Harry Hamilton and daughter
returned to Greensburg, Pa, this
morning, after a visit with Mrs.
Charles Burgess Of West Chestnut
street.
The patriarchal degree was con-
ferred upon four candidates at the
regular meeting of Kokosing Encamp-
ment, I. o. o. f., Friday evening.
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G()WDY
Hero Of Fridays World
Series Game Well Known
In Nj. Vernon

"Red" Gowdy, catcher Of the Boston
Braves, who distinguished himself in
Fridays worlds series game with
Philadelphia, by getting a double and
a triple off Bender. is we'll known to
Many Mt Vernon people. Gowdy.
whose home is in Columbus, has been
a frequent visitor to the city In an
athletic way. About eight years ago,
he played on the North high school
football team of Columbus and was in
the city with that team several times.
His last appearance here was on
Christmas day, 1913, when he played
guard on the All-Collegian basketball
team. which was defeated by the local
organization, the Mounts, on the Y. M.
G. A. floor.
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morning session. The proceedings
will be opened with the report of the
Agricultural Commission, presented
by Chairman B. F. Harris of Cham
paign, III. The report will be followed
by short addresses presented by Lo-
gan Waller Page, director Of the Pub
Lie Roads Bureau of the United States
Department of Agriculture, on Fund
amental Problems in Highway I'M
provement"; DR.. Edward X. Graham,
president of the University of Moth
Carolina, on "The Banker and the
Larger Citizenship; DR.. c. G. Hop
kins, of the University of Illinois, on
"Soil Fertility: Greatest Necessity
and the Best Investment" and DR.. J.
d. Eggleton, president of the Virgin
10 Polytechnic Institute. on "Educat-
ing the Producer"
The proceedings will be brought to
a close Thursday afternoon with the
disposal of unfinished business and
the election and installation of new
officers.
The business sessions Of the con-
vention will be interspersed with
many elaborate features Of entertain
ment prepared by the local commit
tees. One of the most notable fea-
lures Of the entertainment program
will be trip down the historic James
River and a visit to jamestown, the
site of the landing Of the first English
. settlers in America.
The principal musical event will be
grand concert at the City Auditori-
um. Alma Gluck, Antonio Scott and
other world-famous artists will con-
tribute to the program.
The Governors Ball will be the
crowning social event Of the week.
This great reception and ball will be
given on Tuesday night in one of the
large armories. Governor Stuart will
head the receiving line.
Richmond will afford opportunity to
all lovers of golf to indulge freely in
the game while in attendance at the
convention. as the directors of the
Country Club Of Virginia and the Her
mitage Golf Club have rendered the
hospitality of their clubs and links to
all delegates and guests.
Many special functions have been
arranged for the pleasure and enter
tainment of the ladies who accompany
the delegates. Chief among these will
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-10-13

be a reception and tes to be given at
the Commonwealth Club on Monday
afternoon and luncheon at the Coun.
try Club of Virginia on Wednesday.
Many minor social events, concerts
and theatre parties will be given and
there will be daily automobile rides
to points Of interest in and around the
city.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-10-13

Edgar G. Rush, Democratic candidate
for recorder, is at the present time fill
ing the office in very acceptable man
ner The books in the office are kept
in a very neat manner and the records
are not permi led TO get behind. Hav-
ing lost an arm while boy, this has
been handicap to Mr. Rush, but he
with remarkable rapidity, under the
circumstances. Certain 1t is, that the
records Of the Office were never better
nor neater kept rnan under Edgar
Rush's incumbency, and no better rec.
ommendation could be made for his re.
election.
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GREAT ALASKA
MINERAL OUTPUT

MVNEHAE OO TPU
Washington, D. c., Oct. 10-The
mineral production for Alaska in 1913
had a value of $19.413,094, according
to the United States Geological Sur.
vey. OF this amount, SIS 5,626,S13 is to
be credited to the gold mines. This
makes the total value OF gold produc
ton of Alaska, up to the close Of 1913,
$228, ,392, $40. In addition to this near
ly $4,000, 900 worth of copper and ov
er 100000 worth of silver has been
produced in Alaska.
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FALLEN
Has Antwerp With Terrible
Loss
OF Lives And Property. ..0Ifi.
CiaAy Announced

Berlin, Oct. t0-Antwerp has fallen
off7cia: report was sent out this
morning from the war office. The
Belgian garrison was led out Of Ant.
werp by the commander.
The city suffered terrible loss. The
loss to civilians was also exceedingly
heeavy.
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Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Alsdorf left Sat
urday afternoon for Macarthur, o.,
where they will spend a week with
relatives,
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The X. Of c.
To Entertain
Mt. Vernon Council, No. 847.
Knights Of Columbus, will entertain
its members on Monday evening in
honor of Discovery Day. A pleasant
evenings entertainment has been ar
ranged by the committee in charge.
Entertained
For Mrs. Singer
Mrs. Lucy Bird entertained at her
home ON East Chestnut street Satur-
day noon with dinner, honoring Mrs.
Catherine Singer, who is celebrating
her ninety-first birthday today. After
dinner. the party went to the Congre.
gational church on North Main street,
where reception was held from 2
until o'clock for Mrs. Singer. The
reception was given under the aus
pices of the Woman's Missionary So
ciety.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1914-02-19
LETTERS FROM THE PEOPLE
DIR. PICKARD is SHORE WAKING
OUR PREACHERS UP!

Dear Sir: / enclose you herewith
Weekly Bulletin of Mt. Sinai Bap-
fist Church" You will note in the
Announcements" what is said of the
Roman church.
During his discourse the Mt. Sinai
pastor touched upon these lines. He
has informed the writer that he in
tends, beginning next Sunday even
ing, preaching a series of sermons on
Romanism.
The pastor may not be a subscri-
Der to your Weekly Jeff, but were
betting man, would wager two to
one that he has been reading your
line of argumnt-for it is the only
dope" that takes effect. In con-
versation the other day the Mt. Saini
pastor made several remarks that
had seen in the jeff, and several
times called your name.
Just keep it up old man, some of
the preachers will disagree with you
on some things, but they are glad to
get your line of "shot" on Roman
ism. With the best wishes one could
wish for you, I am,
Yours very truly,
Georgia. MOSES, JUNIOR.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1914-02-19
ANOTHER OF THE OLD GUARD OF
POPULISM PASSES AWAY.

Dear Mr.. Watson: On January
23rd, 1914, one Of your best and
most loyal friends, Hon. Smith Culp
OF this county, passed to the great
beyond. Mr.. Culp was born in Fay
EFT County, Mo-, on the 1st day of
April, 1910. He came to this county
in 1865, after years service in the
Civil War. He followed school teach
ing and farming as a profession for
a great many years, in fact was one
of the prominent farmers of Henry
county at the time of his death.
Mr.. Culp was in my office only a
few days before his death and had
me renew his subscription to The JEFF
fersonian, which l did. He was a
great student of history, especially
French, and in our last conversation
he praised your Napoleon and Water
loo as being the best he has ever
read. He was a great lover of his
tory, and as stated, was especially
fond OF your historical writings.
You have a great many friends,
Mr.. Watson, in the State of Alabama,
but in the death of Smith Culp you
have lost one of the most devoted
friends that you have ever had west
Of the Chattahoochee river.
Pardon me, but he was one of the
old Pops" who marched beneath
the flag back in the ''Nineties, and
he lived to see the Ocala platform
rule the political world in America.
Your friend,
Alabama. E. c. GLOVER.