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THE wARNEs TAXATION LAW

The attention of our readers is ear
nestly directed to the discussion of the
Warnes law contained in Governor
Cox's answer to the Republican joint
legislative caucus printed elsewhere in
this issue. These Republican senators
and representatives, seeking to make
political capital out of courtesy ex-
tended them by the Governor, have
asked him to join them in an effort to
repeal the Warnes taxation law. AS
intimated, the Governors answer is
worthy of careful perusal. 1t is enllght-
ening, refreshing and delightful. He
points out that the agitation for the
enactment of law providing for the
appointment of local assessors instead
of their election was begun by Gov
ernor Mckinley. Governor Harmon i'm
portuned the last legislature before the
present one to pass an appointive as
SCISSOR act which was then known as
the Edwards bill. He recommended in
his last message as Governor that the
present legislature enact such law.
And it did 1t is the Warnes law.
AS Governor Harmon pointed out,
the Warnes law is absolutely neces-
sary to preserve the Smith one per
cent law. The people of Ohio might
just as we'll understand this now. The
Tax Commission was appointed in or
der that public utilities might be prop
erly appraised. Elective officials had
refused to SO appraise them. Their
valuation was more than 1uadrupled
The Smith one per cent law was enact
ed SO that taxing officials might be
restrained from making extravagant
levies upon the new valuation. 1t was
sought in the Edwards bill and has
been accomplished in the Warnes bill
to provide appointive assessors for the
appraisement of personal propery,
which elective assessors have neglect
ed or refused to appraise. The public
utilities have been raised to the limit.
Real estate has been raised to the linn
it. Yet there is not a sufficiently large
duplicate from which to derive the ne
,cessary expenses Of government under
the Smith one per cent levy. This law
must be repealed so that the rate Of
taxation may be raised or the personal
property that elective assessors have
omitted must be placed on the tax du-
pncate by the appointive assessors
provided in the Warnes law. Govern
or Cox favors the appointment of as
SCISSORS, the increase Of the personal
duplicate and the maintenance and
preservation of the Smith one per cent
law. The Republicans, speaking
through their legislators, are opposed
to this The issue is fairly joined
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-01-27
WANT AIRSHIPS ON
ALL WAR VESSELS
u. S. Naval AerOnautiC SerV-
Ice Being Organized.
MUCH INFORMATION ON HAND

Efforts on Foot to Make Uncle Sans
Aero Navy MISUNDERSTANDING Schools
For Avistors-Funds Spent Econon-
ioaiIy-Would Establish Aeronautie
Laboratory at Washington.
Washington.-That aeroplanes should
eventually be placed aboard all battle
ships was one opinion out of a number
Of important conclusions recently ar
rived at by board of officers appoint
ed for the purpose Of drawing up a
comprehensive plan for the organiza-
tion of naval aeronautic service The
board. ordered by the secretary Of the
navy, is composed OF the following
officers Of the navy: Captain w. l.
Chambers, senior member; Command
ers G. B. Britain and s. S. Robson,
Lieutenants NJ. ii. Simons and John
III. Powers, Naval Constructor II. G.
Richardson and First Lieutenant A. A.
Cunningham of the marine corps.
A large amount Of information had
been collected from every part of the
world relating to aeroplanes, dirigibles,
balloons and kites. together with infor-
nation referring to the organization
of aerOnautic services This was placed
before the board, with the above infor
nation, and this cOuntry's probable pol
Icy and naval needs taken into consid
Grafton, the board making very COM
prehenslve recommendations
All powers that consider adequate
sea power necessary for national pro-
lection have decided that superiority is
essential in all matters pertaining to
aerial equipment. in which they include
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-01-27

not only aer0planes but arships (dlri.
glbles). captive balloons and kites. All
are striving 90 obtaiu perfection in
aerial warfare.
TIE adequacy OF our naval aeronaut-
ic service will depend upon the char
actelistics OF the fleet and our naval
policy. 1t Is safe to assume that our
aeronau;ic service will Ice adequate Ii
based upon efficient service with the
1ect when operating at Il distance
from home bases. Certain foreign
powers have apparently planned air
services on the theory of coast defense.
This same theory led many astray in
their ship building policies before
Admirnl Mahan pointed out the mean.
Ing of ''sea power"
A concentration of effort is desira
BILE iu the matter OF aeronautlc cen
ters or stations which. after all. are
limited to instruction and expert
desire for the most economical ex
pendture OF funds. was the reason
for the board recommending one aero
nautlc center. which will be at Pensa-
cola, Ma There are few other
establishments working in connection
with this aeronautic center, which will
be required TO maintain complete etii
cieucy of the aeronautic organization,
For instance at this aeronautlc center
there should be dying school for the
preliminary training of personnel aud
station ships for the sea training or
hual expert training. The board fur
ther recommends that the aeronautlc
laboratory work of the navy he locnt.
ed at the Washington navy yard and
n cooperation with the National
AerOnautic laboratory.
The board emphasized the opinion
that aeroplaneS should eventually be
placed on al battleships; also any
group of ships on scouting duty or de
tached service will require their serv
ices. The bulk of the stores supple,
and impedimenta for these aeroplanel
should be carried by the feet auxiliar
les. so an not to cucumber the dghtinl
unitH,
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-01-27
PUBLIC SALE

We, the undersigned, Will oHer at
public auction, on the old s. Il. Tur-
ney farm, miles north of Mt. Liberty
and miles west of Mt. Vernon, on
w ednesday, Feb. 4th, 1914
The following property, to-wit:
Four Head of Horses-Consisting OF
a team of bay draft geldings, coming
yrs. old, partly broke, W.T.. 1850 lbs.
each; general purpose horse, family
broke, yrs old, VT. HOO lbs; road
horse, yrs. old, PAGER.
Six Head Of Cattle-Consisting of 2
COWS, due to be fresh in April; COW,
due to be fresh in February; 2 steer
calves, and heifer calf
Nine Head of Hogs--Consisting OF a
thoroughbred Duroc SOW, due to farrow
in February; boar, and shoats, ay-
erage 100 lbs.
Farming Implements, Etc Hay In
NOW, corn in crib, oats In bin, Cham
pion binder, Black Hawk corn planter,
Deering disc harrow, heavy wagon
Deering moving machine, bob'sied'
sleigh. sled runners, and other articles
too numerous to mention.
sale to commence at 12 o'clock, sun
time.
Terms made known on day OF SALE
8. E. TuRNEY
GLENN WEBSTER
w. C. Mcfarland, Auetionser
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TENNESSEE FAr STOCK SHOW

Knoxville, Tenn, Jan. 26--With a
view to calling public attention to
the possibilities of Tennessee as a
stock raising State big exhibition of
live stock was opened at the Expert
ment Station Farm here today and
will be continued through the week.
One thousand dollars has been con-
tributed by the bankers and business
men of Knoxville to be distributed as
premiums for the best exhibits of
cattle, hogs and sheep grown in Ten
nessee.
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THE RURAL SCHOOL BILL

There will be strong opposition
in the general assembly to the
bill for rural school supervision.
1t will be due to two reasons
growing opposition by the people
to further interference by the
state with the local government
of schools, and secondly, the in
creased xpense.-Sunday Regis
ter.
"a strong opposition based on two very
foolish reasons. The first is pure
fiction, fabricated for political pur-
poses. The state administration IL
Interested In the correction of the
existing school evils, Just as every
state administration has or ought to
have been. Beause Governor Cox has
gone about the matter more yigor-
ously than any of his predecessors
and has succeeded, through the school
survey, In throwing a powerful light
On the inefllclency of the rural schools
he Is suspected of some Interior mo.
tive, and the suspicion continues to
be voiced, though he has said repeat
edly with emphasis that he would veto
any bill that took the schools out of
proper local control, This Is u bit
of mental perversity that has no prop
er regard for the schools and looks
only 10 an unworthy political advan-
sage. Those who are guilty of Il
should be discarded AS guides by all
right-thinking persons.
The objection that good schools are
going to cost more money has In II
aIi the wisdom OF the man who would
reject a sound boat and so to sea In
a leaky one because II is cheaper
The created extravaganza is not IN
maintaining good schools, but In per
anitting inefficient ones to exist. The
state cannot afford to squander money
on poor buildings, poor equipment anC
poor teachers. There is a great worl
10 be done. and the means TO do 4
well must be had.
The schools are properly non-par
tisan intitutions. and he who is no
able TO put aside party advantage t'
DO the best thing possible for then
rs without patriotism-Columtu
Dispatch.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-01-27
TEXAS GOOD ROADS CONVENTION

Fort Worth, Texas. Jan. 26-The
largest and most representative con-
vention ever held by the Texas Good
Roads Association assembled in this
city today and was called to order by
President John w. Warren. County
and city officials and representatives
of commercial, agricultural and other
organizations throughout the State
are in attendance. The sessions will
continue three days, during which
time the delegates will discuss plans
tor a comprehensive road improve
ment campaign to embrace every sec
ton of the State The programme
provides also for addresses by well
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-01-27

known road engineers and practical
demonstrations of the most improved
methods of road construction.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-01-27
FOUR MAJOR LEAGUES
Changes Likely In American Assoeia'
tlon and International Circuits.

Sndnges Likely IN american ASSoCi@-
tion and international Circuits.
New York, Jan 26.-Organized
baseball magnates have, it is said,
given their consent to changes in the
circuits of the American association
and the International league. There
is little doubt that the powers that
be are anxious to admit the Ameri-
can association to Chicago, move
that always has been opposed vigor-
ously by the two major leagues 1t
is said the st. Paul club will be
transferred to the big lake town. 1t
is limited that the Jersey City club
will be involved in reorganization
of the international circuit. the plan
being to shift the Skeeters to either
Washington or Brooklyn. President
Navin of the Detroits controls the
Providence club, and 1t is said that
he has been asked to give 1t into
Pittsburg II the Toledo club is trans,
ferred to Cincinnati, baseball men
say that the American association
and the International will be turned
into major league circuits. Interest
ing developments are expected this
week.
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DELINQUENT TAX SALE

oounty snds lots lots and
viz: N" Nio ''''-ANo anu
Name
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-01-27
MUSIC ROLLS IN LIBRARY.
For Free Circulation In Kansas City
to Player Piano Owners.

Rolls of music that may be taken
home to put on the player plano are
ready for circulation at the public II.
brary in Kansas City. Mo-. and II pa.
irons can get along without ragtime
they have 500 selections to choose
from. The rolls were presented by a
citizen who plans to add to the collec.
ton.
''The music is Circulated under the
rules governing the taking out Of
books" said Purd b, Wright. librarian
THE pieces are mostly classical Rag,
time is barred. We haven't any rag.
time books, so why should we circu-
late ragtime nuslcT
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that continued day until
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The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-01-27

'Pi,NaV ~
State OF Ohio. County of Knox, IS:
/, VIM. A. Acksrman, Cashier OF the
aboye-named bank, do solemnly swear
that the above statement Is true to the
best OF my knowledge and belief.
WIN. A. ACKERMAN. Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this
10th day of January. 1914.
r. b. ARMSTRONG, Notary Public.
Correct-Attest:
C, II. COLVILLE.
JOHN NJ. EWAI.T
w. p. BOGARDUS,
Directors
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-01-27

DO not allow idleness to deceive you.
for, while you give him today. he
steals tomorrow from you.
The Ocala evening star., 1914-08-24
SUMMARY OF TODAY'S DISPATCHES

begun
Monday lasted from
kunen
of Ary. Goldap of
province Konigsberg
Jadar
valley, will
Japanese fleet strong
German cavalry rode thru to ostend finding
at Ghent.
Prussia who was
at Liege,i is dead
French Ilery downs
four aeroplanes yesterday IN morn
French embassy London
ine but decisive results een
Three Bayarian
roy along
in
striansd browne
Emperor kepta oxygen
two
Reported in Paris Germans
bomba
The Ocala evening star., 1914-08-24
TAMPA MAN NAN
AUTO TRAGEDY
One Woman Killed by Taliaferro's
Car and One Badly Wounded

Bethlehem, \. III. Aug. 24-One
woman is dead and another is SO
seriously injured that she is not ex-
pected TO live, as the result of being
struck BY an automobile owned by
T. G. Taliaferro, president OF the
Firts National Bank of Tampa, Fla,
who is spending the summer in the
White Mountains
The dead woman is Mary Borro-
ughs of Newport. Y. J. The injured
one is her sister, who is at the Lit
tleton Hospital with fractured
skull and other injuries, including
a broken arm
Mr.. Talliaferro did all in his
power to avert the accident.
The Ocala evening star., 1914-08-24
INDIFFERENT
TO OSTEND
GERMAN TROOPERS LOOKED AT
THE OCEAN AND THEN
RETURNED INLAND

London, Aug. 24.-Content with
learning that western Belgium was
clear of Belgian troops, the main
German army has been diverted from
Brussels toward the south and
southeast, without occupying Ostend
or Client in strength. German cav
airy reached both places but moved
away after learning no deefnse
would he offered their occupation.
The Ocala evening star., 1914-08-24
OFFER HIM A HOME IN oCALA
Francisco Carbajar Fired Out oi
Mexico, May Take Up Residence
i'm Florida

Galveston, Aug. 24.-Frans:sco
Carbajal, former Provisional Presi-
dent of Mexica, arrived here yester-
day on the steamer Mexico from
Vera Cruz. 1t was said he would
proceed to New Orleans in a few
days and then go to Florida to take
up his residence. in some city not yet
announced.
The Ocala evening star., 1914-08-24
HUT UP OR
BE SEIZED
OF THE WIRELESS
PLANT AT TUCKERTON
is ILLEGAL

Washington, Aug 24.-By direc-
b OF the president, Secretary Of
|mmerce Redfeld today informed
officials in charge Of the Tucker
N. j., wireless station that they
|re operating Illegally and the
mt was liable to seizure by gov
bment operators. They were
Irned not to receive or send mes
les Of any kind
The Ocala evening star., 1914-08-24
GRIM REDCOATS
HELD THEIR GROUND
CLASH OF TEUToNs WITH THEIR
ANGLo-sAXoN KINsAIEN

London, Aug. 24.-The British
war office states that British forces
were engaged all day Sunday against
the Germans in the vicinity of Mona,
and that the British held their
ground
The Ocala evening star., 1914-08-24
STEADY REPORT Of
GERMAN SUCCESS
OVER THE FRENCH ALL ALONG THE LINE FROM
BELGIUM To ALSACE

Paris, Aug. 24.-Throwing back
the French commandered by Cen
eral Pau, three Bayarian army corps
have penetrated France, gaining a
foothold on the Yezouve river.
The war office admitted today that
LuneyiIle has been taken by the Ger
mans, who are now overrunning the
entire southeastern portion of the
departments of Muertie and the
Moselle.
Blamont has been captured by the
iBavarians and Grey is threatened.
The French have withdrawn from
Donan and SALES.
IMPORTANT TOWN ENDANGERED
Paris, August 24.-Rumors that
Germans have occupied Nancy are
unconfirmed.
SOME Chalmers THEMSELVES
New York, Aug. ga wireless
message from Berlin says it is Off
ciaIly announced that the Germans
defeated the French at Neuchafteau.
capturing many guns and prisoners
and several generals. The Germans
are credited with capturing Lune-
vile, Blamont and Grey.
BEAT AN ENGLISH BRIGADE
The Germans have defeated a
British cavalry brigade on the Bel
gian frontier.
AGAIN CHANGES
MASTERS
Basel, Switzerland, Aug. 24.-It
was reported today that the Ger
mans had recaptured Mulhausen
and its enVirons.
The Ocala evening star., 1914-08-24
STRUCK BY A SNAKE
RattIer's Bite Was Fatal to an Or
ange County Man

Orlando, Aug. 24.-L. l.. Stone, a
prominent farmer and well known
fruit raiser OF Maitland, who was
bitten by a rattlesnake while at work
in his grove Saturday, died last eve
ming in a local sanitarfum-s
The Ocala evening star., 1914-08-24

We have several barrels of nice
Florida Syrup, which We will sell out
at 30 cents per gallon. in one gallon
lotsor more. Ocala Seed Store. 1S-tf
The Ocala evening star., 1914-08-24
SIEAM|NG To
THE SOUTH
IMMENSE AUSTRIAN ARMADA
WILL TRY TO DRIVE FRENCH
AND BRITISH FROM THE AD-
RIATIC.

Rome. Aug. 24.-It is reported
from Ancona today that forty Aus
trian ships, including battleships
cruisers and destroyers, sailed south
from Trieste today, to attack the
English and French fleets lbombard-
ing Cattaro
The Ocala evening star., 1914-08-24
BIG THEATER BURNED

Louisville, KY, Aug. 24.-The
Hopkins theater was burned this
morning. Three fremen were in
jured. Loss, 100000.
The Ocala evening star., 1914-08-24
CITY WAS DEFENsELEss

London, Aug. 24.-A Central
News dispatch announces the cap
ture of. Willenburg, East Prussia,
by Russians, without firing a shot.
The Ocala evening star., 1914-08-24
al1GING DOWN
THE MAN-B|RDS
,ROPLANES AND ZEPPELINS
TUMBLE TO FRENCH
ARTILLERY

Paris, Aug. 24.-As evidence of
! deadly effect of the French artf1-
", it was announced today that
r German Zeppelin dirigfb1es and
German aeroplanes We're destroy
by Faench gums. The aeroplane
blurred at Cerney was taken to
fort.
The Ocala evening star., 1914-08-24
CROWN PRINCE MAY HAVE
BEEN KILLED
GROWN

London, Aug. 24.-Refugees ar
riving from Berlin via Holland to-
day said that II is reported in Berlin
that Crown Prince Frederick Will
fam is dead. No confirmation OBJ
tainable.
The Ocala evening star., 1914-08-24
SHOULD HAVE LEARNED TO
SWIM

Nish, Aug. 24-Servian troops
sunk eight Austrian transports in
the Drilla river. drowning nearly
1000.
The Ocala evening star., 1914-08-24
DEAD OR DYING?
HAND OF WAR FALLS HEAVY
ON THE IMPERIAL
HOUSES

London, Aug. 24.-Rome dis
patches say that the emperor OF Aus
tria Is dying. One dispatch says he
has been in a comatose condition
since Sunday morning, being kept
alive with oxygen.
The Ocala evening star., 1914-08-24
MILL APPAL The
WHOLE WORLD
|ESULT Of TREMENDOUS BATTLE NOW
RAGING
NER SIXTEEN HUNDRED THOUSAND MEN LOCKED IN DEATH
i GRAPPLE ON The GROUND AND IN THE AIR

HLondon, Aug. 24.-The gigantic
| tie on the Franco-German- Bel
|ah frontier has now been raging
bee days. Germany's army is be-
wed to number 100000 against
$1,000 French and English.
Every agency known to twentieth
lltury warfare is being used to the
most limit. The stupendous move
ent is SO rapid as to be bewilder-
3 and though all is shrouded in
|e greatest secrecy, when known
e loss Of life will appall the whole
brld.
N IMMENSE DRAWN BATTLE
London. Aug. "a The French
hbassy issued the following state
int today at II o'clock:
according to telegrams just re-
wed an immense force is in con-
|yt all along the Belgian frontier.
L neither side has gained any
Rterial advantage. :
The Ocala evening star., 1914-08-24
.SERV|ANS KEEP
/. UP THE SLAUGHTER
HAVING Trimmed OUT THE AUS
TRANS, THEY WILL INVADE
HUNGARY

Athens, Aug. 24.-The Servian le-
cation stated today that the battle
fought by the river Jadar ended Fri
day and that an Austrian army con-
sisting of nine divisions was routed.
Servia will invade Hungary
The Ocala evening star., 1914-08-24
MULHAUSEN AGAIN CHANG
MASTERS

Basel, Switzerland, Aug. 24.-It
was reported today that the Ger
mans had recaptured Mulhausen
and its enyirons.
The Ocala evening star., 1914-08-24
At WORK
At ONCE
WITH THEIR USUAL PROMPT
NESS, THE JAPANESE HAVE.
OPENED THE WAR

Toxic. Aug. 24.-Japan has open
ed hostilities against Germany 1t
is reported that japanese feet is
bombarding Using Tau The war
sentiment in Japan is strong.
UNCoNFIRMED But PROBABLE
Shanghai. Aug 24.-There is an
unconfirmed report that seven Jap
anese battleships began the bonn
bardment of Kiao Chau Sunday aft
ernoon, which continued today. An
other report says that Japanese
troops are being landed at Hal Yang
'Hsien.
The Ocala evening star., 1914-08-24
MIGHTY HOST OF HALF A MIL
LION

ST. Petersburg, Aug. 24.-With
over half a million men and battle
front extending lis miles, from
Tilsit to Ortelsburg, the Russians
are sweeping through Eastern Prus-
sia, despite the desperance resist
ance of the Germans.
Konigsburg is threatened.
The Ocala evening star., 1914-08-24

OTHER TELEGRAPH NEWS ON
PAGE EIGHT.
The Ocala evening star., 1914-08-24

OTHER TELEGRAPH NEWS On
PAGE EIGHT.
The Ocala evening star., 1914-08-24

OTHER TELEGRAPH NEWS ON
GE EIGHT.
The Ocala evening star., 1914-08-24
TOOK IMPORTANT TOWNS

Arys, Goldap and Insterburg were
captured by the Russians, giving
them control of the entire railroad
system east of Konigsberg.
The Russians claim the Germans
were routed with terrible losses.
The Ocala evening star., 1914-08-24
KA|SER'S men
LOST TO COSSACKS
ARMIES Of CAR WEIGH DOWN
THE PRUSS|ANS
SIX DAYS. BATTLE WON BY RUSSIANS, WHO CLAIM To-
HAVE DRIVEN GERMANS BACK WITH
FRIGHTFUL SLAUGHTER

London, Aug. 24.-The first great
battle of Eastern Prussia was won
by the Russians after six days des-
perate carnage along the battle front
thirty miles long, on both sides Of
the railway running from Etydt-
kuhnen westward.
BATTLE EVERY DAY GREW BIG
Fighting started last Monday.
Each side was reinforced daily, until
over 200,00O men were engaged.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1914-08-05
"Clean Sweep" Days Have
Arrived

One of the big events in Burlington
gives promise of interesting men, young
men and boys.
"Clean Sweep" days in Burlington are
eventful. In the past they have proven
the truth of this statement, and the COM
ing "Clean Sweep" days gives promise OF
being even more interesting and absorb
ing than ever.
On another page of this paper the de.
tails OF the present "Clean Sweep" event
are set forth. Dates are given and figures
OF most absorbing kind will be found.
A feature of this event not specially
named in the advertisement is the amount
OF stock to be found in every department
"a larger stock than have heretofore
characterized "Clean sweep" sale.
However, there should be no delay in
buying, as "Clean Sweep means literally
a complete sell out. This sale is alike
interesting to men, women and children,
and here is found everything that men,
young men and boys desire in the clothing
line and some things that women wear.
The purpose of this reader is to call
your attention to the advertisement and
after you have perused the larger type
You will no doubt visit the "Clean Sweep
sale OF b. Turk q Bro. Co., College Street.
Burlington, conducted under the pains
taking and obliging Richold system.