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The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-12-25
THE MARsEILLAIsE
(Wall Street JournaD

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Judging from the amount of martial
music now waiting in through Wall
street office windows, the hurdy-gur-
dies in the street find it to their profit
to grind out warlike melodies, THE
Marseillaise" being among the most
popular Curiously enough, this song
was written in that very town Of
Strasburg which Is now a great Ger
man fortress.
When Louis XVI.s throne was crum-
bling Strasburg was French city. Its
Mayor, one Dietrich, asked Rouget de-
Lisle, an officer in the French army
and q music lover, to write hymn
which would breathe all the spirit Of
the revolution. De Lisle wrote this
thrilling, world-famed air. The Mar.
seillaise, or citizens of Marseilles.
spread it through France by singing It
on their way to Paris. Whence It's
name.
Fickleness of Fate! Dietrich, pa
tron of the song, marched to the guillo-
tine some months later to this very
tune, and Rouget de Lisle only as
capped death with difficulty. This wild
new song became the anthem Of the
Revolution, and hence of France. II
never fails to stir Frenchmen to the
highest pitch Of enthusiasm and dar.
ing.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-12-25
SEVERE
Injury Sustained By A Marble
Cutter

Fred Flood, marble cutter, who
resides at the Irvine Hotel, West
Gambler street, had his right leg
badly injured Tuesday while at work
at the McGee-Starr Granite Co., West
Gambler street, when his leg was
caught in the revolving wheel of an
engine and was wrenched. By some
chance or other, no bones were brok-
en-. A physician was summoned in
attendance.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-12-25
TRUSTEES FOR
OHIO STATE

Columbus, Dec. 23.-After delay
of seven months, Governor Cox ap-
pointed William F. Burdell Of Colum-
bus and John F. Cunningham Of
Cleveland trustees Of OHIO State uni
versity. Burdell will succeed Walter
J. Sears Of Columbus, chairman Of the
board. whose seven year term expired
May IL last. Burdell's appointment is
until May IL, 1921. Cunningham will
fill the vacancy caused by the death
Of John T. Mack Of Sandusky several
months ago. and will serve out Mack's 8
unexpired term, or until May II, 1915.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-12-25
FOR Miners
CHILDREN

Bellaire. O., Dec. 23. = Christmas
cheer for the children of the striking
miners in eastern Ohio was assured
when $4,000 oranges, 1900 bags Of
peanuts and 1900 packages Of candy
were sent to different points in the
strike country. The packages were
made up by score Of young women
volunteers, working under the direc.
tion of the Rev. Father R. A. McEach-
en- Of Barton, o.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-12-25
UP
Is CROOKS

Cleveland. Dec. 23.-Police rounded
up twenty-five pickpockets, captured
three men alleged to have mortally
wounded another and apprehended An
alleged holdup man after he had rcb-
bed storekeeper and two other citi-
zens. These arrests we're made In con,
nection with a wave Of crime which
began Sunday night, and included ta&
murder Of William J. Troy, hotel pre-.
prietor.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-12-25
JURISDICTION
RAISED

Napoleon, o., Dec. %. The con.
tested election case Of Common Pleas
Judge-elect P. c. Prentiss was heard
by the court Of appeals. Following
the testimony Of the defendant, mis-
attorneys raised the question Of the
courts jurisdiction and the contest
ant was given till Thursday night to
file his brief.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-12-25
SLUGGED
AM And ]. ROBBED ( D

Greneville. o.. Dec. 23.-Ed Ayette.
proprietor Of a saloon, was sand.
bagged by an unknown person when
leaving nis room and robbed Of $14.5o.
He was found In an unconscious con.
dition in front of his place of busi-
ness. He 10 unable to give any -
count of the bold holdup.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-12-25

Mr.. H. Clay Parker, Jr., Of Phila-
delphia, Pa, arrives in the city
Thursday and will spend the holidays
with his parents, MIR. and Mrs. H.
C. Parker, East Vine street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Kelly went
to Newark this noon to spend Christ
mas with Mr.. and Mrs. F.. c. King.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-12-25

Methodist Episcopal church, Boston,
says: "The history of Standard Oil is
enough TO make a mans conscience
squeal sooner or later. II what Ida
Tarbeli or Lloyd says is true. DR.. FL
lot cannot close his eyes to facts that
have not been denied and cannot be
denied"
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-12-25
cromwell,s Seal.

The seal of Oliver Cromwell, now in
the possession of prominent family
in Wales. is a plain, gold mounted CO.
rundum stone fiye-eighths Of an inch
in diameter. 1t dates from 1858 and
was used on several of Cromwelfs
deeds. All the Lords prayer is en-.
eraved ON it.--London Globe.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-12-25
WANTS MAYOR
REMOVED

Columbus, Dec. 23.-Appeal to Gov.
ernor Cox for the removal of Mayor
Carl Keller from ONCE was made by
Cornelius Sullivan, discharged po-
lice station engineer, who charges
Keller with gross neglect Of duty in
connection with the actions Of the
Toledo civil service commission.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-12-25
XMAS poINcs AT LOCK

Lock, Dec. 2os-The Congregational
and Methodist churches Of this VII
lage will unite in Christmas cele-
bration at the latter church tomorrow
evening. There will be Christmas
tree and gifts for the young folks.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-12-25
Tho Brown VIII

Tho Brown Will
The last will and testament of John
G. Brown, late of Morris township,
has been fled in probate. BY the
terms of the win the testator gives
his house and lot IN Morris township
to his wife, Catherine Brown. The
wife is named as the executrix. The
testator directs that there be no ap-
praisement and no sale Of personal
property. The will was signed Sep
tember 10, 1914, in the presence OF
B. f. Moree and 3. Speaks.
Testimony Heard
In the matter of sJmitting the will
Of the late Elizabeth Weber to pro-
bate, the testimony was heard ON
Tuesday by Probate Judge Wilkins
and the hearing was continued until
Thursday.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-12-25
LOST

Dog-Airdale, color tan and black.
"a In. high. Has on new collar, with
blank name plate. $40 reward for
his return. Call w. H. Clarke, Citi-
zens' phone 6S4, Mt Vernon. If
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-12-25
AUTO HIT BY
ELECTRIC CAR

Cleveland, Dec. 23.--Guy r. Holman
was killed and five were injured, one
possibly fatally, when an automobile
truck coasted down an icy incline
and was struck by an interurban car.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-12-25
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Township, School And Village
Taxes Are Shown
ether Items Of Interest From
Temple Of Justice

An abstract Of the Knox county
tax duplicate has just been complet-
ed By County Auditor Walter M. Ril-
ey. 1T shows the amount Of taxes to
be pAia In the county and each sub
division next year, as we'll as the
: amount that goes to the state.
A part Of the details shown on the
abstract concerning Knox county fol-
low:,, .N
Acres of land-330, ,469.
, Valuation Of land-$20,241, 800.
Valuation of real estate in munich
ities-$9,577, 800.
Valuation of personal property out
side municipalities s-$13,527,9S0.
Valuation Of personal property in
municipalities -$4,996,130.
Total value Of land and personal
MISREPRESENTATION.
Total state $21,754.S1.
Total county tax-$120,376.45.
Total township tax-s59,736.41.
school stax-s151,321.
Total city and village taxes-$77,-
O97.98.
: Total taxes levied in 1s14--s4So,-
1864.
Special taxes and assessments
9,236.76.
Total taxes on duplicate Of 1914
$459,523.70.
Delinquent taxes of real estate
$4,784.03.
Dog tax-$2,sss.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-12-25
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a DOUBLE. FUNERAL

A DOUBLE. FUNERAL
The double funeral OF Mrs. Clar-
ence McBroom and Mr.. Boyd Nc
Broom Thursday morning at 10
o'clock at 801 North Mulberry street,
Rev. ]. A. Long officiating. Inter-
ment of Mrs. McBroom in Mound
View; of Mr.. McBroom in Condit, O.
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. s. Kinnaird spent
Wednesday in Columbus.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-03
A|RMEN INVALUABLE ID WAR MACHINES English War Bureau Tells How AerOplanes Have
 Aided Troops

London, October 2.-(9:45 n me-rho value of services rendered bv flvin.. iiiachines cooperating with naval and inilitary movements is shown by inc ioiiowing statement issued tonight b,. official press bureau:
 while the expeditionary force wee
 moved abroad. a strong patrol e"'' oi the straits of Dover was under eaAeh py both aeroplanes and airsbfns ra, .ne naval ar service. The airshins tha E. s'cauiiy patfolling between .ne .i frehch and English coasts sonna times for 12 hours, while fartba,. o'. to ene east, with the service of tba D., . uih authorities temporary aeronlana nau been established at Ostend and . palroi Kept up with aeroplanes betwee, site coast oppo- Dy this means it was impossible for str.;t s shlps to approach the n,i,as wi'nout being seen for many
 ies. oh one occasion during inc otr, snlps patrol. it became necessar,, to .nahse a propeller blade on one of the engines. The captain feared # would be necessary to descend for tbis purpose. but two of the crew vo11nS see.eo to carry out the difficult task III the ar. Climbing to a bracket. oar nI. P,oPoier snaItlnR, they com pieted the hazardous work of ohapr ing the propeller blade. 2ooo feet ahns'a the sea. aooVe
 on the 27th of August when Ostend was occupied by a force of marines . strong squadron of aeroplanes also wa . sent over Later this aeroplane camn was moved and much good work is pelng carried out by aeroplanes sun por.eo oy armed motors Advanced bases have been established son,a AZ, tance inland. 1'' on several occasions skirmishes nave taken place between the armed motor car supports and bands of JIb- ians. The naval armed cars and aero planes have also assisted the French orficers and efficiently on several oc- casions Good work has been done in dropping bombs upon positions of m;li- tary importance and railway communi- cations"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-03
In the Wake of the War

Washington, October 2-Producers and dealers in unwrought copper flooded the state department today with inquiries as to the attitude of the United States gov ernment toward Great Britains classifi- cation of the product as conditional con tra band of war. No statement of policy will be forthcoming, however. until Am bassador Page forwards from London the statement of facts on which the British government relies for it's diversion of cop per shipments from Rotterdam to Ply mouth.
 Several large copper producers have asked the state department to procure the same treatment for shipments of copper to Holland that has been granted to food stuffs consigned to that country. They propose that the Netherlands government buy such copper as is needed in that ceun- try and to guarantee that none of it gets across the border to Germany. Secretary Bryan has not given the plan. his approval and will not do so until he hears from London.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-03
REAL ESTATE MEN
 ARE NOW ORGANIZED
Members Greatly Pleased With Success of Banquet
 Held Thursday Night

Real estate men of Birmingham were greatly pleased yesterday over the suc- cess of the banquet given at the News paper club Thursday night, when the details of organizing the Birmingham Real Estate board were completed. Bus mess was combined with pleasure for the speeches were all in happy vein and there was spirit of optimism that was encouraging and cheering to every real estate man in the city.
 The toastmaster was John S. Leedy. who first intr oduced Hill Ferguson. pres ident of the board, who explained the purposes of the organization, which is expect to become a clearing house for real estate affairs in Birmingham. A downtown office will be provided, of which James B. Drake will be in charge as secretary. After other officers. in- oluding Secretary Drake, had spoken short talks were made by Jerome Tuck CT. Sumter Bethea, Alan Jemison, James Bailey, Gus A. Pope. Jr., Godfrey Gold man, H. K. Brockman, George Tarrant Robert Jemison, Jr., M. H. Mcdowell and B. R. Pegram.
 Among those present at the dinner were George B. Tarrant, s. Bethea, Godfrey Ioiunan, H. U. Williams, Gus A. Pope, Jr., Hill Ferguson, Alan Jemison. J. B. Drake, Robert Jemison, Jr., A. B. Tan ner, T. l.. Angln. D. P. Anderson, J. K Brockman, D. J. Burns, James Bailey, Frank B. Clark, A. R. Dearborn, Jr., H. A Moseley. c. c. Burke, M H. Me Dowell. B. R. Pegram, O. D. Stewart. Hardiman Meade, J. H. Perkins, w. H. Bason, s. E. Reese, R. A. Brown, L. P. Hill. w. E. Haslsins George O. Mabry. c. M Manly, Basil Manly, John Leedy, J. H. Minge, B. Alden Thompson, S. p. Garrett, Frank Butler. John Thurman and R. k. Hanna
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-03
Call Trade Convention

Washington, october "A call for a second convention to promote American s oVer-sea commerce was issued here today by James A. Farrell chairman of the Foreign Trade council, to be held in St. Louis January 21-22 next. The statement said ''In view of the entire country s realization that the sound and systematic extension of our foreign commerce is vital to the prosperity of every citizen, it is important that all elements should take counsel. Under the authority conferred upon it by the National Foreign Trade convention held at Washington last May and attended by AGO representatives of nearly 100 commercial and industrial or ganizations. the National Foreign Trade council now calls second national for eign trade convention to be held at St. Louis on January 21 and 22, 1915
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-03
AGG|ES GUT WIDE
 SWATHS IN MARION
 LINE IN FIRST GAME
Apparently Score at Will and Finally Place Substi- tute Team on the
 GridirOn

Starkville, Miss. october 2.-(Spe- cial)-The Aggies opened their foot ball season on Hardy field this after noon by defeating Marion Military institute eleven by score of 53 to 0.
 The game was played on a muddy field and a light rain fell during the latter part, on account of which tho last quarter of play was omitted.
 The entire local eleven played con- sistent ball and were entirely too much for their somewhat lighter opponents. In the initial quarter Marion kicked off. A. &M. received and returned the ball 15 yards, and in four downs crossed Marions goal. Potter for A. G M kicked goal Marion again kicked to R. & M., who returned 20 yards and soon Kimball for A. & NJ put the ball over for second touchdown. Potter failed to make goal. The same per formance resulted In another tally for the Aggies and Potter kicked goal. Marion again kicked, A. & M. re- turned for half the field and drew a 15-yard penalty for holding.
 In the second quarter McArthur for the locals punted out of bounds and Marion went on the offensive for the first time. The visitors were forced to kick and Kinney made a good return. In quick succession of downs and first downs A. & M. marched down for an- other touchdown by Gaddy. Potter failed on goal. Marion kicked to A. Sz M., who returned five yards. McAr- thur here made brilliant 50-yard run for a touchdown, going through al- most of the entire Marion team.
 In rapid order A. &M. repeated and Kim ball went over for touchdown and Potter made goal.
 With the opening of the third quarter. the A. and M. reserve baclSfied relieved the regulars. A. and M. kicked to Ma rion who returned five yards,s but failed on downs Never failing to make first downs, the Aggies again cross their op- ponents goal. A. and M. kicked off. Marion failed to make downs. A forward pass from Kinney to Potter netted the locals 20 yards. Kinney went over for touchdown. At this juncture the A. and M scrubs relieved the regulars. The quarter ending with the ball in possess sion of the substitutes on Marion's two- yard line. The fourth quarter was omit ted on account of rain and darkness. Lineup:
 Marion-Gantt, left end: Argo and Mad den, left tackle; Quarles, left guard; Tur- ner center; Table right guard; Cawthon, right tackle; Bailey, right end Wingo, quarterback; Zones. full; Streit, right halfback; Roberts. left halfback. A. and M.--Noble, left end Hearst and Wheatley, left tackle: Patten, left guard; Wells. center; Spurlock, right guard; Raney, right tackle Shaw, right end; Kinney. quarterback; Gaddy, full; Me Arthur, right halfback; Kimball, left halfback.
 Summary: Touchdowns McArthur 2, Kimball B. Gaddey 1, Kinney i. Goals, Potter ,. Time of quarters, 10 minutes. Referee Roark. Headlinesman, Clark Timekeeper, Chadwick.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-03
TRUST BILL VOTES
 GIVEN SET BACK

Washington. October 2.-Efforts of democratic leaders in the Senate today to procure an agreement for a vote on tne Clayton antitrust bill conference report Monday were frustrated when senator Smith of Michigan objected. expressing the hope that providence VIII interfere to prevent enactment of such bad bill into law"
 Following Senator Culberson's re- quest for an agreement, Senator Me- Cumber made an intellectual effort to nave further consideration of the meas ure postponed until next December. Ad- mlnistration leaders. notwithstanding their failure today, predicted that the vote on the conference report would be reached by Monday night.
 In debate on the measure Senator bristow of Kansas charged the Presi- dent with "abjectly surrendering to the Wall street interests" Senators Nor ris and Clapp also attacked the con- ference report which they declared drew the teeth of the bill"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-03
MAY DECREASE WAR
 TAX ON GASOLINE.

Washington, October 2.-Reduction of the proposed tax on gasoline in the war revenue bill from cents ato 1 cent a gallon, and the imposition of 8 tax of 50 cents per horsepower on automobile of the Senate finance committee. The plan is to complete their revision of the House bill by tomorrow night.
 The committee did not reach the bank tax in its deliberations today, but will have before it tomorrow a subcommit- tee recommendation that the proposed tax of g a thousand on bank capital on surplus be eliminated and that there be substituted a stamp tax on checks. drafts. certificates of deposit and other nego- tiable paper. The tax on checks, drafts, etc., would be cents and on certifi- cates of deposits, etc.. 2 cents for each s1OO. From this it is estimated the reve- nue would be about slO,OOooOO a year.
 It was agreed to retain the proposed increase in tax of 50 cents a barrel on beer in the House bill with the under standing, however. that a further in- crease of 20 cents might be made should
 
 more revenue after it has completed con- sideration of all sections of the bill.
 The proposed tax of 20 cents a gal lon on sweet domestic wines and 12 cents on dry wines, the committee agreed to revise, retaining the House rate on sweet wines but reducing the dry wine tax to cents. This was on recommendation of the treasury department.
 The committees action with reference tc gasoline and automobiles occasioned considerable surprise, as the general ex- pectation had been that an automobile tax would be substituted for the gaso- line tax. The l cent on gasoline will bring revenue amounting to $10,000,0 900. The proposed 30 cents per horse power on automobile sales will not affect per sons owning automobiles, but will be levied only on sales. There is provi- sion, however that whenever manu- facturer already has contracted to sell automobiles at a certain price, the tax shall be paid by the jobber or dealer. The stamp tax including the insur- ances taxes. tobacco dealers tax and ether features of the bill will be con sidered tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-03
RUSSIANS SHOT IN
 TRYING TO ESCAPE

London, October 2.-Q0:1O p. m.)-The following official statement has been re- ceived from Berlin by wireless:
 Russian prisoners at Crossen, Prussia, attempted to escape during a thunder storm. The sentries opened fire, how ever, and three Russians were killed eight seriously injured and several slightly hurt.
 Tt is reported that the Belgians have already placed guns on the church tow CTS of Antwerp. The siege of that city is making progress.
 ''rhe Germans have occupied Malines and strict orders have been given not to Lombard the town, so that the cathe- dral may be spared.
 ''It is officially announced from Vienna that the attempt of the Servians to cross the river Save has resulted in utter fail. ure"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-03
Dispatch Contradicted

Berlin, October 2.-(By way of he Hague and London, 7:12 D. m.)-The Thorn Gazette contradicts the dispatch from Petrograd which asserted that the Zep- pelin which recently dropped bombs in Warsaw was captured by the Russians. The paper says the German aircraft re- turned to it's home port intact.
 The Coburg Gazette published an ac- count dealing with the latter days of July. in which it asserts that Emperor Nicholas and his supporters had reached an open rupture with Grand Duke N.ch- olas and the latter's followers because of the peace attitude of the Russian mon arch, who was anxious to avoid war at any cost. Several other grand dukes the minister of agriculture and Empress AL exandra, the article says, did their best to convince the war party that their course was pregnant with grave developments. Meanwhile Grand Duke Nicholas had ordered the mobilization without the Knowledge of the Emperor. When the latter heard of troops marching west he was told that the Germans had invaded Russian Poland and instigated a gen eral revolution among the Poles The Emperor, then, according to the Gazette, reluctantly signed mobilization order.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-03
An Open Letter From Hon. Frank V. Evans, Former
 Mayor of Birmingham

Birmingham. Ala. Oct 2, 1a14 pr. Byron Dozier:
 Permit me to express my apprecia- ton of the valuable professional service you have rendered me in your treatment of my deafness, and to assure you that I have been greatly benefited thereby. The defect in my hearing was found to be increasing with my years, and I greatly feared total deafness, until your treatment seemed to check and greatly relieve.
 During the term of my affliction. I have received treatment by several re- nowned specialists. and l am sure your method is equal to the best.
 Yours truly,
 FRANK V. EVANS.