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time a remarkable record for speedy
action by the state liability board Of
awards is seen.
On February John Magill, paint
er employed at the Mt. Vernon bridge
works, was killed while at work. On
Feb. IL, just eight days after the fatal
accident, the claim had been allowed
by the state board of awards, and the
first check in the series of payments
had been mailed to the widow The
allowance made in an amount cover
ing the funeral expenses; and, also,
two-thirds of the weekly wages receiv-
ed by Mr.. Magill, the same to be paid
each week for period of six years
Thus, without any expense to the
widow, and without resorting to lon
drawn-out court proceeding with
doubtful termination and with half the
amount that might be recovered in a
suit going into the pocket of lawyer,
the full benefit under the humane law
goes with promptness to the one who
at this time surely needs it.
This local case illustrates with great
force the advantages of the work
mems compensation law-advantages
that inure both to the employer and
the employee, for no longer can the
employer be milked by the utility in
surance companies, and the employee,
or his dependents, get just compen-
sation, so far as a humane law, exc
cuted by conscientious and prompt
acting officials, can give compensation.
And 1t is not out of the way at this
time to recall the fact that Gov. Cox
was fought all the way through in the
action to make the compensation law
compulsory by the utility insurance
companies and reactionary press
making common cause.
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THE WARNEs LAW AND
GOOD ROADS

Under the Warnes tax law, District
Assessors Agnew and Fackler of
Cleveland, walked into the home of
John d. Rockefeller recently, and told
him he must make an honest return of
his personal property. This Is the first
tax law that Ohio ever had which is
powerful enough to make the Stand
ard OIL Inagnate toe the mark. True,
John d. fed from the state, but the
Cleveland district assessors are going
to put his property on the tax dupli-
cate, without the oil magnate's help.
A half mill levy, which is fixed, on a
proper return Of Rockefeller's proper
ty will provide sufficient money to
build many miles of good roads.
Three manufacturers in the city of
Cincinnati, under the Warnes law,
have increased their valuations from
three millions of dollars to twelve
millions. These big increases will
help to provide schools and roads in
the small counties.
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WHERE THE GOVERNo'S
SYMPATHIE9 ARE

The fights made upon two OF the ma
jor laws passed during the administra-
tion of Governor Cox are sufficient
to show where the sympathies of this
regime are.
If the Governor had yielded to the
demands of the great liability insur-
ance companies and forced the MAIN
cd and dependents of the killed to bat
tie for compensation through the
courts with these giant concerns he
would not have the lusty opposition of
liability companies with their yellow
dog" funds and retinues of Jumping
jacks. But his sympathies clearly
would not have been with the MANNED,
the widows and orphans.
II the Governor had not insisted
that il was wrong to force home own
ers and farmers to pay on true value
basis and to permit personal property
owners to pay on a one-hundredth
part Of true value, then he would not
have had an organization OF multi-mll-
lionaire tax dodgers lighting the
Warnes law and his administration.
Bnt his symBathies. plainly would not
have been with the farmers and home
owners
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Here Is Governor Coxs method OF
striking at political machines lie
abolished eight Independent and more
or less Jealous state departments OF
agriculture, forced one commission to
do the work Of the eight and told that
body TO coordinate activities. dispel
jealouses and work efficiently for the
agricultural industry of the state, De
sired results were secured. When were
the agriculturalists ever on higher
plane? When was moro ever done for
tho farmers?
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"EMPrV vAPoRINes" ONLY

Two columns Of empty vaporings"
Attempting to show that there is no
civil service law in operation in Ohio
have been forwarded by the reaction
AIRY Republican state executive com.
mttee to its organs for publication.
The ''vaporlngs" have been com
pletely punctured riddled and dis.
solved by actual happenings in Ohio,
and the stock charge of machine build
ing which the Republican committee
has been buslly using has been ami.
hilated by the same force,
On january 3, civil service examina.
tions were held in every county in the
state, and every aspiring citizen was
given an opportunity to demonstrate
his merit for position as deputy tax
assessor. The certincatlon OF names
that have been made to the district
tax assessors are lndisputable evidence
that politics have been banished from
the taxing force and merit taken up,
for men of every political faith were
represented in tho lists.
The people who have attended civil
service examinations already conduct
ed and those who know about the
ones to come win readily recognize
the empty vaporings" IL any are
published
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-02-13

or course, John ID. Rockefeller Is op-
posed 10 taxing officers being appoint
ed Heretofore under tho old system,
Rockefeller has not been very much
disturbed and has been permitted TO
have his own way in the matter OF
taxes. But the other day two appoint
cd tax officers got after Rockefeller
up in Cleveland to maize proper re
turn OF his property under the Warnes
law, and Rockefeller immediately
skipped TO New York. but the tax-meu
got service Oh him and they will get
him on the tax list. Skipping out will
not avail him.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-02-13
SEVERE
Injury Sustained By Mrs.
Jackson By Fall On The
Icy Pavement

Mrs. w. e. Jackson of North Gay
street fell upon the slippery sidewalk
in front of the Mulberry street M. p.
church Wednesday evening and sus.
tanned a dislocated shoulder. Mrs.
Jackson is organist at the church and
was on her way there at the time.
She had reached point directly in
front of the building when she slipped
and fell heavily. She was assisted
into the church by witnesses to the
accident and physician was called
to reduce the dislocation.
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An all day melting was held at the
Presbyterian church Wednesday, A
fine dinner was served at the noon
hour.
Mr. and Mrs. Mack Virgins enter
tanned the following guests at dinner
Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs Grover Hoss, Mr. and
Mrs. Wilson Horn, Mr.. and Mrs. Todd
Russell, and Mrs. Jane Holts.
Mrs. Mary Flanagan is staying a
few days with her sister at Mt. Zion.
Mr. ED Hall was the guest of Harry
Cummins, Sunday.
Oliver Allen has returned home from
Nashville where he attended the fun
eral Of Klngry Sims.
s. @. Horn is on the sick list
Mr. and Mrs. Burt Norris spent Sat
urday with the formers parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Leece and chill
dren are making an extended visit
with Colman Cummins.
Mr.. Ray EarIeywlne visited from
Monday until Wednesday with Mr.. and
Mrs. John H. Wolfe of Danville.
A miscellaneous shower was tender
ed Mr., and Mrs. Grover Hoss at the
latter's parents Monday evening. The
presents were numerous and costly.
VIM. Frye has purchased a new pi-
ano.
Miss Ruth Mercer is sewing a few
days this week at the home of Miss
Ethel Ramsey.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-02-13

IT. was to be expected that the
Rockefellers and tho other big CITY
milllonaires who have been evading
the payment OF just share of the tax
es would fight the Warnes law and at
tempt 10 promote their own interests
10y attempting to scare the small INK.
payer. and II WAS also TO DE cEPectod
that the Reactionary Republican press
would join In the hue and cry. The
enactment of the Warnea Inv was for
the very purpose OF compelling the big
millioralres 20 pay taxes In the same
proportion that the small taxpayers
have done. n the millioneires had
pesn as honest as the small taxpayer
there would have been no reason TO-
snactlng the Warnes law OF course.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-02-13
HOLIDAY IN MANY STATES

Washington, d. c.. Feb. 12-Reports
from many sections of the country in.
dicate wider observance of the Lin
coin birthday anniversary today than
ever before. Less than decade ago
the anniversary OF the birth of the
martyr President was officially recog,
uized in only twelve States, During
the past few years the number Of
States in which the day is celebrated
as legal holiday has increased to
twenty-five.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-02-13

How many of that class of people
who profess to be outraged over being
deprived of the privilege OF voting for
an assessor, ever attended their party
caucus to nominate good man for as
SCISSOR or laid aside their work lone
enough on election day 10 60 to the
polls to elect good man assessor?
Isn't there a lot of foiderol In 4his talk
of home-rule being violated in asses
sors being taken out of the elective
list?
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-02-13

1t is a notorious fact that the funds
Tor the maintenance of the Republican
state headquarters at Columbus and
the expense of sending out boiler-plate
political pabulum to the Reactionary
Republican newspapers, are furnished
by the millionaire tax dodgers and the
utility insurance companies, who join
ed in a common cause for the repeal
OF the Warnes law and the workmen's 3
compensation law. "I
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-02-13
Delightfully."- Entertained
With a Luncheon

Mrs. l.. l.. Williams and Mrs. Clin-
ton Williams delightfully."- entertained
with luncheon Wednesday afternoon
at 1890 at the home of the former on
East Gambler street. Covers were
laid for sixty, A delicious four course
luncheon was served, The tables were
artistically decorated with sweet peas,
narcissus and vlolets. Mrs. William
NJ. Rooms and Mrs, Harry W. Rooms
assisted the hostesses. Those assist
ing in the dining room were Miss
Helen Crumley and Miss Ruby Vance
The guests from out of Mt, Vernon
were Mrs, Charles Hildreth and Mrs
Harry Cassell of Fredericktown and
Mrs. Henry Allen, who resides south
OF tho city The same ladies will en-
tertain again on Friday afternoon.
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Cociety
- News
A Pleasant
Reunion

A Pleasant
Reunion d1f
Mr.. and Mrs. L. X. Lepley of How
ard entertained a few relatives and
friends with turkey dinner, Feb. g.,
in honor of the hostess's twin broth
ers from Missouri namely o C. and
o. l.. Farmer who are visiting in
Knox county after an absence of IS
and 21 years, respectively.
This being the first time in "a or
more years that Mrs. Lepley and her
brothers Curt, Lewis, Joseph and Ed
win Farmer and sisters Lola McLar-
nan and Sadie Metcalf have had the
pleasure Of meeting together, in a re-
union Those present besides the
guests of honor were: Mr.. and Mrs.
Alonzo Metcalf fand Master Russell
Pipes of Green Valley, Mrs. Earl Gull
lison of Mt. Vernon, Mrs. e. M. Hayes
and son Harlan and Little Lucille
Farmer of Utica, Mr.. j. s. Farmer of
Martinsburg, MI and Mrs. John Nc.
Larnan and sons, Clarence and
George of Esto, Mr.. and Mrs. e. s..
Farmer and sons, Burl and Russell,
Mr., and Mrs. Lee Lepley and daugh-
ter, Edith, Messrs. Simeon and Calvin,
father and uncle of the host, Miss
Nina Stricken, Master Jasper Stricken
and the host and hostess. After the
fine dinner was disposed of the after
noon was spent in music, instrumental
and vocal. Mrs. Hayes and Mrs. Cul-
lison presided at the piano. 1t was a
day long to be remembered by all
present.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-02-13

If the Warnes taxation act was aim
ed at the farmers and home owners
one would not find the attorneys OF
John d. Rockefeller and other mil
lionaires bitterly assailing It.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-02-13

Here is what Progressive paper
The North Baltimore Beacon, says:
Governor Cox has been too progress
sive and too conscientious In tho mat.
ter of fulfilling party pledges to suit
certain Democrats for revenue only
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-02-13
Entertained
With Library Party

with Library Party
Mrs. Frederick Cooper delightfully."-
entertained the local members of the
Daughters of the American Revolution
and also the ladies of the Beethoven
Club at her home on East Gambler
street Wednesday afternoon. About
forty guests were present during the
afternoon. 1t was purely social af-
fair in the form of "a library party, the
business meeting being dispensed
with on account OF the fact that this
Is the month in which George Wash
ington's birthday anniversary occurs.
guessing contest afforded a great
deal Of pleasure and amusement for
the guests. The prize in this contest
was awarded to Mrs, E, G. Beggs. At
the conclusion of the party, the ladies
departed for their homes voting Mrs.
Cooper charming hostess.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-02-13
,FEANk HARPER. Editor.
Resolutions Of Respect, Obituaries and
Cards of Thanks, five cents per line

The Warnes taxation act was placed
in the general code to get tax dodgers;
the Republican state executive com
mittee wants it repealed to save tax
dodgers.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-02-13

A political machine and machine
politics never leave any balance. Gov
ernor Cox achieved the proud distinc-
tlon of closing the first year Of his adl
ministration as state executive with a
balance of 100000.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-02-13
NEBRASKA PROGRESSIVE
CONFERENCE

Lincoln, Neb., Feb. 2-Progressive
party leaders of Nebraska met in mass
convention here today and expressed
themselves in favor of putting an en-
tire State, congressional and legisla-
tive ticket in the field and making a
hard fight for maximum vote in the
next election.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-02-13

Machine politics and graft go hand
finland. Nobody has found dollar of
graft in the administration Of James
M. Cox as governor. Not a dirty dol
lar has been put into the pocket Of a
gafter.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-02-13

Machine politics are always strang
ers where there are full public treas
uries. The states sIreng box now has
the biggest balance in the history Of
the commonwealth.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-02-13

there is occasion for the millionaire
tax-dodger to be scared, but not q
particle of reason for the small tax
payer, and by small is meant the ay-
erage Knox county citizen, to be
alarmed.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-02-13
Proper-Swigart
Wedding


The wedding of Mr.. Andrew E.
Proper, jeweler, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
p. d. Proper, of Academia, and Miss
Agnes Elizabeth Swigart, daughter of
MIR. and Mrs. Lemuel Swigart, took
place at the home of the brides par
ents on South Ridgely street Welnes-
day evening at o'clock. The cere-
mony was performed by Rev. j. A.
Long of the Vine Street Church of
Christ, Twenty-Five immediate friends
of the bride and groom were present.
At the ceremony, Mr.. Archie Coch-
ran acted as best man and Miss Fairy
Tinkey acted as bridesmaid. The
ring ceremony was used, little Miss
Irene Thompson serving as ring bear
er. The wedding march was rendered
by Miss Lydia Thompson at the piano
The wedding was a rather elaborate
and very pretty affair. The home was
artistically decorated for the occasion
with ferns, ribbons, and cut and pot
ted plants. The general color scheme
of the decorations was green and
white.
Immediately after the ceremony a
sumptuous wedding supper was serv.
ed, cover being laid for twenty-five
guests. The table decorations were
also green and white.
The bride and groom are well known
and very popular young people and
have many friends to wish them sue
cess and happiness. They will make
their home on Ridgely street for the
present.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-02-13

WANTED-Twelve girls on sewing
machines. Apply once. We pay
bonus while training. J, S. McCon-
nell Co. If
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-02-13

Don'tlet the Reactionary Republican
press throw scare into you over the
Warnes taxation law. Just wait and
see how it works out. 1t will only be
a few months until you know all about
IL
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-02-13
Former Nit. Vernon Girl
United In Marriage

Word has been received in Mt. Ver-
non, by friends, Of the wedding OF
Miss Jennie Lemmer to Mr., Roy c.
sounaustne at Mansfield. Ohio, on
Thursday, Feb 5th Both the bride
and groom are OF Shelby and will
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-02-13

FOR TRADE-New Singer machine
and fine gold watch for driving horse.
10 West High street. Citizens phone
Sd green. 13
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-02-13

FOR SALE OR TRADE-New 7
room house with soft water bath,
electric lights and cemented cellar.
Call at 715 N. Main street. If
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-02-13

FOR SALE-Young COWS and heif-
ers, Jersey and Holstein; also eight
year-old mare. f. G. Ball, miles
northwest of Mt. Vernon. Citizens
phone 2036 L. -.t.,-. n ,,s II
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-02-13

PoWwoW at Cotunnbus
Red Men of Knox county have re-
ceived an invitation to attend a pow
WOW given by Deerfoot tribe No. 113
at it's wigwam in Columbus on Feb.
gath in honor of the chief of this dis
trict.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-02-13
Darling-Morrison
WAddinn

Wedding ,.,-.r, s-,--s.
Mr.. William Darling and Miss Isabel
Morrison, both of Fredericktown, were
united In marriage by the Rev. e. d.
Barnett Of the Gay Street M. E..
church, at his home, North Main
street, on Wednesday afternoon.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-02-13
COMPENSATION LAW IN MT.
VERNON

Mt Vernon is among the first cities
10 see the benefits OF the Green work
mans compensation act since the law
became compulsory. and at the samc
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-02-13

make their future home there. Miss
Lemmer formerly resided in Mt. Yer
non and has many friends here.
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Teaching Auction
At Newark, o.
The members of the Tuesday Aft
ernoon Bridge club were entertained
on the club day of this week at the
home of Mrs. Edward Kibler, sr., in
Granville street, Mrs. Congdon of Mt.
Vernon appeared before the club the
second time and gave instructions re-
garding the rules regulating the game
of auction.-Newark Advocate.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-02-13

FOR SALE-Five passenger, Stod-
dard-Dayton, touring car with extra
cab. 210 North Gay street, Mt. Ver-
ron, Ohio. d1014s
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-02-13

FOR SALE-Draft horse years
old; weight 1900 lbs. Mary Fl. Ball,
Mt. Vernon, Citizens phone, Rural
2U36 F. tt
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-02-13

BANNER CLASSIFIED ADS PAY
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-02-13
Wanted, For Sale, &c

FOR RENT-Store room in Howard
by trustees l. o. o. f. lodge If
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-23
TINSEL POPULAR.
Used Great Deal for Hat Trimmine
 -ln Accord With Martial Note.

It is noticeable this fall how clever ly the martial idea is applied to gar- ments and millinery.
 One of the smartest hats displayed at the openings has a black velvet Napoleon turban, having shirred edge of black satin. Its front trim ming was 8 feather pompon in black and for finish a silver bow.
 T1nsel and the various other metal lie fabrics suggestive of the military are in the front rank of popularity.
 An imported tete de negre close fit- ting shape was of beaver, trimmed with narrow moire to match. Its adornment was two tinseI poppies.
 A close square turban in black vel VCt had white tips, one poised at the flont. the other at the side-back. Monkey fur and a white ostrich band were around the brirn.
 A long sailor shape in black velvet nad sort pink facing, and for adorn- in silver and frosted berries.
 Midnight blue velvet covered a Co., lonial model, with two rich feathers to match. Its finish was a smart meta ornament.
 Decidedly stunning was a beet juice velvet Tam. with collar of monkey fur, edged with silver, and having F, silver wired bow.
 Blue plush was employed in de- VeIoping turban which had a blue and black fancy, trimming of black mofre ribbon plaited, and a perky lit tie bow of the favored silver.
 TICK your smart hat while there is a cnolce or the newest offerings from which to make a selection.
 Inc Bulletins advertisers arc oivino you valuable style hints every day.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-23
FUN ERAL.
Mrs. John C. conadon.

There was a large attendance of rel atiyes and friends at the funeral of afternoon at 2.3O o'clock at her nome on Washington street. Hey. H. J. WyckoH conducted the impressive ser vice. There were beautiful flowers. in cluding roses, lilies and Carnations. Burial was in the family lot in Yantic was read by Rev. MT. Wyckoff The bearers were John H. Scott, Vine $. Stetson, George w. Guard and Charles Main. Relatives were present from Stoninston and Greenport, L. I. Un- dertaker c. A. Gager had charge of the arrangements.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-23

gust when there will be no hearings unless otherwise provided. Other i'm portant features of the new rules pro- vide as follows:
 In petitions for involuntary bank ruptcy. or in an affidavit filed with assets of the alleged bankrupt shall be state In all cases which such value shall amount to 1000 or more, an order appointing one of the refe-
 'ees in bankruptcy a special master
 n the case shall be annexed to the
 'etttion. Thereupon the receiver, if
 uch Is appointed. or if no receiver is appointed, the attorney for the peti- tioning creditors shall make and file with the designated master, as com- plete list of the names and adresses Of creditors as can be immediately ob- tained. The master may call a meet ing of the alleged bankrupt's creditors upon five days notice to the creditors named in such list; at which meet ing the receiver, if one has been ap- pointed, shall make a report of the condition of the estate and the credi- tors may appoint committee, or take such action in the case as they see fit
 When a receiver is appointed prior to adjudication and order of reference the clerk shall forthwith send to the referee to whom the case is to be re- ferred. a certified copy of the order of appointment, and of any other order made in the case prior to the order of reference. If the entire assets of the estate in excess of the amount neces- sary to pay expenses of administration and the debts which have priority do not exceed five per cent. of the claims which have been proved at the date of the hearing upon the trustees first account, and if the estate is then ready to be closed. the first dividend may be and final and only dividend may be declared at that time and the estate closed.