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The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-09-29
AN AWFUL LOAD TO CARRY

What with the record of Congress
man Willis in opposition to the presi-
dent and his support of reactionaries
like Mann and Humphreys, with the
Republican going back" platform, and
with the legislative history of Willis
as state representative, the poor old
& o. p. has an awful load to carry.
The legislative record of Mr.. Willis
is interesting. He was opposed to la
Dor, he was aligned with things in fay-
or of certain monied interests. He sat
and voted. under the eagle eye OF the
boss who occupied the chair at the
side of the speaker, in the old lobby
days, and the tally was kept on him.
He was with the fellows who voted
where ii paid them best. He opposed
the abolition OF prison contract labor,
he opposed the protection OF mechan-
les, he opposed the eight hour day He
favored keeping stock and bond hold
ers on the tax duplicate. He signed
the "whitewash" report of the treasury
examination. lie lodged and hedged
on things that looked like future is
sues, but he joined in the ripper" leg.
islation which aroused such a storm OF
indignation that the supreme court
was compelled to declare 1t unconsti-
tutional He aided in Cincinnati rip
per" bill aimed at Mayor Tafel, and at
the Toledo ripper" bill aimed at May
or Jones.
The contrast with the acts of the
Cox administration, which came into
being because OF the infamous conduct
of administrations preceding the time
six years ago, is all in favor of the new
order. The going back that Messrs,
Willis and Harding want is set forth
in the record.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-09-29
SOME HIGHWAY TRUTHS

Highway Commissioner James r..
Marker publishes and distributes each
month magazine devoted to informa-
ton about highway Development iH the
state. In it appears in detail reports
OF the activities of the various depart
ments for the preceding month, inform
alton about contracts let and to be let,
and other information to stimulate in
terest in highway improvement.
Republican press agents claim it
costs the state $4,000 per year. It
probably would if they ran it Under
Marker it costs only ten per cent Of
that sum. Republican press agents
claim the states money was used to get
out the illustrated souvenir program
for the state fair good roads day That
expense was borne by the Good Roads
Federation.
If the Republicans mad made public
the activities of the state departments,
when they were in power, in the same
frank manner that Jim Marker has
adopted, there would have been no
state treasury graft scandal, there
would not have been two sky scrapers
erected in Columbus with loot from
the state treasury.
Since Jim Marker came in as High
way Commissioner he has voluntarily
accounted for his actions. Small won
der the Republicans want to get rid
of him, that they misunderstood him
and fail to appreciate the straight for
ward course he has followed.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-09-29
DOES 1T PAY7

Governor Cox has need of placing
emphasis on but a single issue in the
present campaign before an intelli-
gent electorate. Brought to the final
analysis the only issue is that of keep
ing the faith with the people And it Is
up to the people to say.
Does it pay to be honest in public
life7
Does il pay for the man occupying
the highest position in the gift of the
people to practice common good faith
Does it pay to keep platform pledg-
es,
These are the questions Governor
Cox might ask and expect the only
proper answer.
These things. done in the new order,
have never been done before, and un.
less the people endorse the precedent,
the state lapses in political morality.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-09-29

London, Sept. 26-An interesting eX-
perience of the war is told by Sir
James Sivewright, prominent in the
affairs of South Africa, who was in
Germany at the time war was declared
and was for time a prisoner of war.
The South African statesman, to-
gether with Lady Sivewright, had been
undergoing a cure in Germany, but 1t
only became known a few days ago
they had been detained for some time
at Nuremburg. While there Sir James
finger-prints were taken.
Sir James declares that in spite of
the discomfort and anxiety expert
enced, he had no complaint to make
of the German officials. He says the
bardships undergone by Britons in
Germany are largely the result of pure
ly fictitious stories. In narrating his
experiences, he said:
I'VE left Marienbad Aug. 3, and af-
ter much delay reached Nuremburg
the next day. Early on the morning of
Aug. ., | was informed England and
Germany were at war, and was told
police officer was waiting to see me-
Half an hour later was requested to
proceed to the criminal police station,
whittier, owing to my ignorance of
German, | was accompanied by the ho-
tel proprietor, who acted as interpre-
ter who was minutely cross.examined
and told to return to my hotel.
After proceeding a hundred yards
| was summoned back to the Rath
haus, told that my interpreter would
be replaced by an official interpreter
(whose knowledge of English seemed
very limiteO and was sent up to an
attic. where were assembled a number
Of Russians and French.
There l was photographed. my
hands smesred with some mixture,
and my finger-prints taken, was then
handed a permit and told might walk
aaaut the town. During our enforced
stay OF nearly three weeks we were
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-09-29
A DEMONSTRATION
(CIeyeland Plain Dealerl

cleveland Plain Dealer)
That plank of the Ohio Republican
platform which proposes to Save the
great expense of state highway de.
partment" probably makes interesting
reading for people along the national
pike in Muskingum and Licking coun-
ties these days. Nowhere in the state
is the complete folly of the suggestion
more manifest
For along this old road the state
highway department, which the Re
publicans would abolish, Is building
twenty-four miles of concrete surface
at contract price $4,000 below the
estimate, the low price being due, as
the contractor says. to the fact that
the state is responsible for the work.
Had the individual counties undertak-
en- 1.-THE system to which the Repub-
licans propose to return-such a low
contract price could not have been OBJ
tanned, because no contractor could
afford TO undertake the work in the
large way ana with the equipment nee
essary TO effect economies.
Both the federal government and the
counties have part in the rebuilding
OF the national pike, but the contract
is handled by the state highway de-
partment 1t is big undertaking
the section in Muskingum and Licking
counties is but a part-and emphasizes
the renewed public interest in the sub
/ iect of better roads.
With demonstrations like this OF the
efficiency of the present plan of hand
ling highway problems through a state
department, Republican candidates are
rot likely to get very far with their
platform proposal to abandon the plan
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-09-29

Mrs. George Ingham of North Nc
Kenzie street went to Newark this
morning, where she will spend a week
with friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. S. Meyers and chill
dren spent Saturday in Columbus.
Miss Nema Andrick returns Sunday
from two weeks visit with relatives
in indianapolis, Ind.
Supt. Paul Nj. Lybarger and family of
Delaware are geusts of Mr.. and Mrs.
Ray Jacobs of Gambler
Mrs. Carrie Flatter, temperance lee
turer, who speaks ON the square this
evening is the guest of Mrs. Potter
Sockman, while in the city.
Mrs. E. Henry Fairchild went to Co
lumbus this morning to accompany
her mother, Mrs. Jesse Cleveland,
back to this city. Mrs Cleveland has
been confined in Grant hospital.
Messrs. L. Tate Cromley and Arthur
Mitchell formed the Mt. Vernon bri.
gade, which assisted in firing the op-
ening guns of the Republican cam
paign at Akron today
Having purchased the Gift Shop
stock. we will now carry the Royal
Society floss and package goods, also
Columbian d. NJ. C. and o. n. T. GRO
chet cotton. Kirk & Jackson.
Mr.. Charles Darcy of Tiffin, O.. at.
tended the Kenyon-Heidelberg foot
ball game at Gambler this afternoon
and will spend the weekend at the
home of Mr.. ]. J. Taugher on East
Hamtramck street. Mr.. Darcy was
captain of last years Heidelberg team
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-09-29
A STATESMAN TELLS
OF REFUGEE INCIDENTS

only stopped in the streets thrice, and
set free on production of the permit
"A week after our arrival we were
told by Mr.. Winans, the American
consul, who was untiring in his ef-
forts, he had arranged for train to
convey Americans to Amsterdam. We
were pressed by our friends to go by
this, as American citizens. This was,
of course, out of the question. but the
chief of staff to the general command
ing at Nuremburg, whose acquaint-
ance had made, arranged that, though
British subject, being beyond the
military age, ! should travel by the
American train.
All arrangements were made for
our departure. On going to the Grim
inal police office for my passport two
hours before the train was to leave l
was told hitch had occurred, and an
hour later / was told that peremptory
orders had been received from head
quarters that under no circumstances
was | to be allowed to travel by the
American train or to be permitted to
cross into Holland, and that the same
order applied to all British subjects.
The utmost concession could get was
to be allowed to cross into Switzer.
land, where the train service was quite
unhinged.
we left for Lindan and in due
course reached Bernea where the Brit
ish minister had just received news of
the Helgoland victory, After a long
journey we reached Paris, only to find
the Boulogne and Calais services
closed. So we proceeded to Dieppe."
Dealing with the situation in Ger
many, Sir James said;
Although | was treated with polite
ness and courtesy, | cannot say this
was the experience of all my country
men, especially those who were eligl-
BILE for military service. The Ger
mans have spying on the brain. and
all are regarded as spies. Americans
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-09-29
GUARDING A FORT
(Leslie's Weekly

NLeSll6 weekly
The modern fort is armed with a
garrison of 200 or more men who work
the guns in watches much as if they
were on a battle ship. While the direct
fire guns are surrounded by pits of ten
foot concrete and are protected by ar
mored cupolas, the guns rising to fire
and dropping back after each dis
charge, these places are by no means
safe. A. Won Schwartz, Russian ar
tillery officer, in describing the defense
of Port Arthur, in which he took part,
told of the havoc of the Japanese guns
and of the rain of shells that made it
impossible for food to be brought from
protected communication lines for a
half day at time. Because of the
certainty of death which awaits any
body of men attacking the trenches of
either during broad daylight, surprise
attacks are favored by both besieged
and besigers, but particularly by the
latter. Hence searchlights, mines and
circles of electric wires are used by
both sides, and add not little to the
horrors of war
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-09-29
NAY, NAY, SAID DAVID TOO

David Tod OF Youngstown, has no in
tention OF being put on exhibition as
chairman AZ the Republican campaign
opening az Akron on SATURDAY. lie Is
possessed OF too much wisdom TO be
caught like the tabled bird by having
salt sprinkled over him
When the Republicans invited him
he promptly declined and he gave a
reason that has caused business men
to wear broad grins when they read
his statement. but he made the state
ment so positive the matter was drop
ped and the honor given to the man
next in line.
Tod Is a big man In the iron and
steel trade. The Akron gathering is
on Saturday and in the afternoon. Tod
said he had urgent business in New
York City on that date and must be
there.
No one ever heard of important iron
and steel trade matters being handled
in New York on Saturday before New
York makes Saturday a half holiday
and for iifty years che only business
done there on Saturday Is that not fin
ished Friday night
Yet Mr. Tod had an Important meet
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-09-29
DEMOCRATIC TICKET

Governor-James N. Cox.
Lieutenant Governor-W. A. Green
lund.
Secretary Of State-J. II. Secrest.
Treasurer of State-John P. Bren-
nan.
Attorney General-Joseph McGhee.
United States Senator-Timotby s.
Hogan.
Chief Justice OF the Supreme Court
Hugh L. Nichols.
Judges Of Supreme Court. Fos-
ter Wilkin and Phil M. Crow.
Judge OF the Court of Appeals
Lewis B. Houck.
Representative to Congress VIM.
A ABhbrook.
State Senator-Willis Horn.
Common Pleas Judge-B. B. Feren-
baugh.
Representatives. II. Hunter.
Clerk of Court-Guy Taylor.
SherifE-John II. Woolison.
Auditor-walter NJ. Riley.
Commissioners j. c. Earleywine,
Riley Levering, George NJ. Shaffer.
Treasurer-Lloyd NJ. Bell.
Observation-Disclosures C. Rush.
Surveyor-Roger s. Hyatt.
Prosecuting Attorney Charles l..
Bermont.
Coroner-V. l.. Fisher
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-09-29

! department declares. A careless filling
of the tree cavities and use of climbing
devices and pruning hooks, which in
jures barks and limbs, are charged to
the novice of unskilled professionals
in tree surgery.
Just as a person who is subject 10
infection through cuts and scratches.
trees are rendered subject to infection
by having their bark torn" the depart
ment experts declare.
Don't neglect cavities" is a warn
ing of human dentists, which applies
equally we'll to trees, according to the
department.
Slight cavities and rotten places,
also slight injuries 10 trunk and limbs,
should be attended to Immediately and
save trouble Is or 20 years later, it is
stated.
Use of climbing spurs is particular
ly injurious to trees, it is asserted.
The wounds render trees more liable
to catch disease ''in the air" High
ladders, ropes and rubber soled shoes
are the price requisites for the tree
doctorings, according to advice of the
| forestry experts.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-09-29

The committee in charge of the
Moose minstrels to be given at the
Grand theatre on October 9Th and 9Th,
are now distributing the tickets to the
members. The committee state that
only a limited number will be placed
ON sale and it is anticipated that there
will be rush to purchase them. These
tickets will be reserved free of charge
and the date and location for reserv-
ing them will be published later.
Mrs. John Coe and son, Charles. of
East Pheasant street, left this morn
ing for Cleveland, where they will
spend the weekend with relatives
Mr.. Fernand Schmidt of West Gam.
bier street moves his household eff.
fects to Pleasantville, o., the first OF
the week and will reside there.
Your front door looks fierce. If you
will call at 2O3 South Main street, !
will tell you how to make it look like
hard wood. S. C. Brendel.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-09-29
QUA MINERAL RESOURCES
CwalI Street JOurnaD

Mineral production In the United
States now reach a grand total of S2.-
100000 a year. No other country
of the world makes anything like SO
large a contribution to its mineral
wealth. The Director Of the Geological
Survey reminds us that this country
mines 40 per cent of the worlds out
put of coal and 65 per cent of the pc
troleum OF the more essential metals
40 per cent Of the worlds production
OF iron ore comes from American
mines. Our smelters furnish 80 per
cent of the copper and at least 30 per
cent of its lead and zinc. In no re-
spect will the European war probably
bring more advantage to the United
States than by forcing home to us the
possibilities of providing for our own
needs instead of depending on foreign
sources for much of our mineral ele-
ments essential to industry.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-09-29

II ever there was chance 10 dem
onstrate the benefit of high protec-
tive tariff that time is now. when pro
lection is complete. Not a single thing
is coming into the country from
abroad. Yet the calamity howlers are
singing the same song they have sung
for fifty years.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-09-29
UNCLE SAM TEACHES
"AG" RIGHT ON FARM

Washington, Sept 26-Taking a min
iature agricultural college course di-
rectly back to the farm" is a new en-
terprise of the government and var
ious states, according to recent an
nouncement of the department of agri-
culture.
Formation of home classes of farm
ers and farm women for rural instruc-
tion without having them step foot off
their own doorstep is the plan. Class
e. of 10 or more farmers or farm wo-
men will be organized for home in
struction in farming and domestic sci
ence, and will be furnished textbooks,
lectures, lantern slides and labora-
tory and cooking equipment, in coop
GRAFTON with state agricultural colleg-
es, experiment stations and the de-
partment.
THE object of the plan" the depart
ment announces, lis to make accessi-
bic at home, to men and women who
| have not the time nor means to attend
the regular courses in colleges, prac-
teal short courses in agriculture and
home management specially adapted
10 their districts.
These courses will consist OF from
- to 20 lectures and will consume
| five or more weeks and can be arrang-
ed to suit the spare time and conven-
ience of each group of people"
Initial courses will be offered in
farm bookkeeping, poultry raising,
fruit growing, soils. cheese making,
dairying and butter making, and for
women in cooking and preparing var
ious foods.
States which have agreed to coop
crate in the plan will lend laboratory
and cooking apparatus and reference
library to the various groups.
When a home class" is organized,
a state agent and representative of
the department of agriculture will be
supplied to lay out the work for some
leader" in the class.
Morning and afternoon sessions of
the class will be held until the local
leader qualities. ITEM will be given
for all members to take care of house
hold and farm duties. The student will
meet at some neighbor's farm house.
Sessions will only be held two or
three days week Textbook work
viii he the morning schedule and lab
oratory and cooking instruction in the
afternoon.
AS there will be no regular paid
teachers, classes can be carried on as
fast as state organizers can give prim-
AIRY instruction. All students who com.
plete the courses will receive a certih.
cate from the state college
Extension of the home class work
was decided upon following highly
successful experiments in that line
last winter in Pennsylvania, Massa,
chusetts, Florida, Michigan and Yer.
mont are planning to organize home
classes. Other states such as Maine
New York, New Jersey and Delaware
have indicated willingness to cooper.
ate with the department of agriculture
That the home study plan is much
better than correspondence courses
has been amply demonstrated, accord
ing to Secretary Houston of the de,
partment
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-09-29

Mr.. d. III. Gerwick went to Zanes.
Vile to spend Sunday with relatives
there.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. T. Penhorwood
who have been residing on West Gam
bier street, moved their household eff
fects to Danville Saturday, where they
will reside in the future.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-09-29

Congressman Willis has always been
good dodger. but he cannot get away
from the record of his legislative acts.
Walter ID. Guilbert saw to il that he
voted right when the tally was kept on
him.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-09-29

ing on Saturday afternoon, in New
York. One needs read the declination
but once to see the lack Of interest Mr..
Tod has in Republican affairs this
year
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-09-29

Garfield is still cunning. Watch the
bushes around Willis when the rab-
bits, who would burrow the good
roads" fund are driven out.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-09-29

Mr.. Harley Horn and daughter OF
West Gambler street are spending the
weekend with relatives in Columbus
Mr.. James McDonough is spending
the weekend with friends in Colum-
bus.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-09-29

Republican success in 1914 in Ohio
means reputation of the Wilson poll
cy.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-09-29

No man can say he fayors President
Wilson and go to the polls this year
and vote the Republican ticket.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-09-29

Warning against so-caled tree sur
geons" or tree doctors" is being Is.
sued by the department of agriculture.
Many OF these professed professional
tree surgeons" often do their tree
patients" more harm than good, the
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-09-29
Entertained
Husbands

Entertained
Husbands
The Ladies' Aid Society of Brandon
entetained their husbands Friday ev-
ening at Brandon at the home of Mrs.
Roy Morey. Ninety guests were pres
ent and enjoyed a program, after
which refreshments were served.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-09-29
Auction
Party

Auction
Party
Mrs. Samuel H. Dougherty enter
tanned Friday afternoon at her home
on East Gambler street with eleven
tables of auction in honor of visitors
in the city. Mrs. Sarah Curtis was
awarded the prize at conclusion OF
the play, while Mrs. Wilkins of Green
vile, S. c., was presented with bou-
quet of flowers-the visitors prize
The out-of-town guests were: Mrs
Oakley of Oakland, Cal, Mrs. Wilkins
OF Greenville, S. c., DIR. Lizzie Critch.
field of st. Louis, Mo-, Mrs. John Dry
den of st. Louis, Mo- Mrs. Flick OF
Gambler Miss Kinnaird of Los Angel
es, Cal, and Miss Helen O'Neil of Ha.
vana, Cuba.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-09-29
Cociety
0News
Nybarger-Lybarger
Weddinu

Jozie II. Lybarger of Danville and
Miss Cleora II. Lybarger of Gambler
we're united in marriage on Thursday
afternoon at the home OF Rev. ]. A.
Long.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-09-29
Entertained

entertained
For Guest
Mr.. and Mrs. E. T Penrose of West
High street entertained last evening
in honor of Mrs. Forest King of LoreIl,
Miss. The evening was spent in cards
and delicious refreshments were serv-
ed
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-09-29
Masque
Party

Party
Miss Pauline Corwin entertained
twenty-five of her friends Friday even
ing at her home on East Burgess
street with masquerade. The even
ing was most enjoyable. After un-
masking, the guests were served with
refreshments smacking of the fall sea
sen.
The Ketchikan miner., 1914-04-17
FOR SALE

Six horse power Mianus engine, complete with shaft and propellor. Good condition. S00.00. See H. R. Thompson.
The Ketchikan miner., 1914-04-17
READ THIS YOU
 BALL PLAYERS

J. R. Heckman & Co.,, are giving Spalding dlove to the player on either the Ketehikan or Metlakatla team who scores the first home run during the game on the 4th Of July.
 A Sparkling Autograph Bat goes to the player on either team who scores the greatest number of safe hits during the game.
 In the event of there being no game between the above men toned teams We will make some other disposition of the glove and bat but we hope that Metlakatla will take a crack at us. adv.
The Ketchikan miner., 1914-04-17

ing of the examiner was lill- announced, as is the custom in that department, and he started checking up the affairs for the bank immediately. The exani- ination is made almost every year, and is but part of the rou- tine of the office.
 The Seward Gateway says things are beginning to boom around Hope. It says there are several good sized gold min- ing plants in operation there, all working on ground that has proved values. This promises to be the best year that Hope has yet experienced.
 E. A. Sims, head of the Glacier Bay Fish company which oper- ates the cold storage ship Glory of the Seas, recently presented the poor of Seattle with 5000 pounds of frozen .halibut The presentation was made through Mayor Hiram c. Gill, and the distribution was made by the city health officer.
 f f
 Wanted, house and window
 cleaning by an experienced man. Apply at the Ketchikan Meat Market. adv.