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The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-01-08

Extraordinary Expenses Incurred.
1t must be borne in mind that this
unparalleled condition of state
finances exists in spite of eXtraordi-
nary expenses growing out of emer-
gencies of the present administration.
The flood catastrophe of 1913 cost the
state approximately Sl,000,0O0, while
all bills incurred in the year 1912 by
the constitutional convention-legal
advertising, etc.-were paid in 1913
for the reason that that was the first
opportunity the legislature had OF
making the necessary appropriations.
in addition to these matters, deficien-
cies authorized by the emergency
beard in 1912, amounting to $234,3 4,359-
65, were taken care of the next year
-1913-as had been the custom in
tie past. That the large balance has
not been accumulated as the result
of any neglect to the state institutions
is shown by the provision which was
made during 1894 for these several
departments. During the biennium
OF 1894 there was disbursed for
new buildings and lands for our uni.
versities, normal schools, state hos
pitals and correctional institutions
1921 ,S34.41. The items making up
this total should be considered as bet
terments because the buildings FOR
the most part are of tireproof con
struction and the lands will continue
t. grow in value. In 1909-10 the state
spent for buildings and lands $1,774,-
35S.76. In 191l-12 the disbursements
for these purposes were $2,117 ,427 80;
so that the present balance in the
general revenue fund is emphasized
when we consider that from it was
taken in 1914 almost as much
money for permanent betterments in
behalf Of state institutions as was
provided in the previous four years.
In order to correct misapprehension
which seems to be more or less gen.
elal, not a dollar in the general rev.
enue fund is derived by direct taxa
tiOn. Inasmuch as public opinion.
for or against governmental reforms,
often develops from the logic of cost
in dollars and cents to the individual,
l. is regretable that propaganda mas
been maintained in this state for the
apparent mischievous purpose of be-
fogging the public mind with refer
ence to our real financial condition.
The statement that a deficit existed
In the treasury has been too absurd
for consideration Those who pur-
sued that erroneous thought argued
flom the contention that against the
cash balance in the treasury there
should be figured the sum total of ap,
preparations authorized by the gen.
eIal assembly For illustration:
was said that II there were $4,000
600 in the treasury on the date THAI
an appropriation bin became legally
operative a!.d the budget itself car.
ried $11 ,D00.0 900 TO be expended with.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-01-08
elllousness and Constipation Cured

If you are ever troubled with bill
icusness or constipation You will be
Interested in the statement of X. F..
Edwin, Peru, Ind. "a year ago last
winter / had an attack of indigestion
followed by biliousness and constipa-
tion. Seeing Chamberlain's Tablets
so highly recommended, bought a
bottle of them and they helped me
right away" For sale by all dealers.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-01-08
RAILROAD CONDUCTORS
CONVENTION

Springfield, ILL.,, Jan. 1.-THE order
Ct railroad conductors opend here to-
day its annual convention. The pro-
eress of the arbitration boards work
al Chicago in an attempt to settle the
differences between the railroads and
their employees was one of the live
subjects of discussion.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-01-08

Mr.. Ralph Walker has gone to Ran
dolph, N. Y, and entered the Chamber
lain Military Institute. Mr.. Carlton
Scott, who graduates there this Febru-
airy, has also returned to his. work.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-01-08
Ease Your Bunions

Each night for five minutes rub on
thoroughly Hanford's Balsam of
Myrrh. You will soon have relief and
tefore week is ended, you will for
get them.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-01-08
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!. BIRTHS +

+ i. !. !. !. !. i. \ !. i. i 4. +
A daughter was born Monday even
ing to Mr.. and Mrs. Baker of Aca-
demia.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-01-08

In addition to the general revenue
fund there were in the treasury Dec.
81, 1914, MONIES under the following
rio
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-01-08

HhSuuiilIOu SIdlIiISdllUu iudl we are
enabled to transmit now a report
which is in fact an audit, not only of
every disbursement to the penny
rlade by the commission. but by the
local community treasurers as well.
Compensation Law Threatened.
The humane results of the work
mems compensation law have been so
widespread and the wisdom of the
people in changing the constitution
SO as to make this plan compulsory
has been so completely demonstrated
that manufacturer and employe now
join in praise of the act. While the
liability insurance companies con-
tended that the state could not admin
lister this trust and that the cost
would run into millions of dollars per
year, the experience of the first
twelve months shows the cost of ao-
mlnistration to be approximately
100000; and the claims running far
III excess of $4,000 in number have
been adjudicated with such prompt
ness as to justify the fullest measure,
the soundness of the state plan. The
balance in the fund Dec. Is, 1914, was
s2,4lS,41407. Tae number of acci-
dents is diminishing and the cost to
the employer is decreasing; so that
both lower rates and larger compen-
sation seem assured. AS one who
PASSED through the stormy period
that led to the passage of this law,
urge upon you the extreme import.
, 1915-11-03

including TWO otlceI, aud IN the centre we
have occupied some smalI trenches"
An Austrian otlic al bulletin announces:
con the Dolomite front the enemy, will ten
times superior forces, took our advanced
positions on the Col Iii Laura"
Another conf renee has been held between
Geueil Jotfre and Lord Kitchener. The
theory is generally accepted that some
scheme for a GENITAL military coutroI is being
promoted to make possible quicker decision
regarding co-ordluated action. General Jot-
fre has ALSO visited Queen Mary and Queen
Alcxandra and hus left town to inspect the
MILITARY e~ncanpme4t-.
All. j /. Gmrvin, editor of the "Observer"
SAYS: "Tme has been lost, but thanks main
y to the yjgor aud insight of France the
AiIlcs are committed to measures which VIII
60 far to thWart the hopes Of then enemies
~ the East, and may yet reverse the whole
lab.eau pictured bv the Pan-Germon expec-
tation. A strong section of military opinion
in France holds emphaDicaliy TINT thp BuI-
garians can be driven out Of both kupruIi
Ne.ee) and U,kub, ana that the Allie, by
bold action, can take The Bulgarian troops
between two fires and establish Il firm contact
with the Serbian army IN retreat. To wju
R0nauia would settle everything III favour
of the Allies and il is SAID, although not Off
cHty confirmed, that bold step have at last
been taken 1T Bucharest. Rumauia's claims
should be satisfied TO the fullest extent. Her
intervention also would determine the uction
OF Greece.
The correspondent of the sObseryel" Mt
A'hen4 says: "Ihe pro-Gclmnn party here
iu The past few days have PLAYED Their last
trump and feel the ground slipping RS the
news arrives from All sides announcing VIC
A.,4, l- fl. F#1L. At.,t- .t4 tl...- -
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-17

which the star part was esnao,.n.
ten for her, and which enjoyed w Wit
cess when produced in New yo.,' sao
Hairs part In 1t Is a very bic -. Aa
rying the whole responsibility t,ta a..
on her shoulder. When the nav We ~ PA
play is announced those who ~ " n
the privilege of seeing her In a. ,ss ~ hai
York will be able to look foru.s,N ~ Nsr
her portrayal OF It on the scrnsu n
considerable interest and impatlarS. Nlh
Throughout her career she Mas q
insisted on absolute perfection, ~ .as"si
will have no reason to complain sHsu, ~
Art Film Company's photoplavi ~ ~. "
tions' as the general director. ~.
Mervale, has been brought up in s'q ,s',
theatrical school, In which anaohronIs1sa
loose ends and "just-as-good" ideas ~,
not permitted to have play. Ffor. sit
we have seen of the preparatIons :, ' Eas'
Stubbornness OF Geraldine" tha ~
ton of detail will equal the flnas, rS'.sc Avn.
plays that have been released frolp paole
studio in any part of the world ~ ag
set alone, in which there are nas,V VM
10 scenes aggregatlng 400 feet, fnrntn
of the value of $1,000 and compri,Ir.' ..ais .
pieces. making UP a bedroom. v,sss4 ,ss4
utilized. '
The company engaged to support M.
Hall will be second to none. !, a
nounces Vernon Steel, who has ~
in the World Film Company prodpS,..s.
Marie Empress, of the Famous plsv..l
Stanley Harrison, Jules Ferrar and KY
Belmore, and others who have nnns,..l
with the best theatrical manages.
America and England, and last. In, !,
no means least, the Art Film Coms.sy
has been fortunate In securing m. J.
elusive services of William S. Fof,vs.
as photographer. "~
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-17
The Modern Moves

The Modern Feature Film Corporation
has moved it's offices from 1885 Vine stree
to more spacious quarters at 22 Nortl
18th street. Harry Burns, the manager
in speaking of the change said:
The growth of our business has
made it imperative that we seek larger
quarters Our picture, The Man o
Warsman, featuring Thomas e. shea
and Dixie Compton, has made hit
and the bookings have been beyond
expectation. Through the Valley OF
Shadows featuring Florence Turner,
has packed the houses wherever
shown. An Aeronautlcal Intrigue
featuring Asta Nelson, is modern In
every respect, and proves to be box
office attraction. We are negotiating
for several high-grade features. pro-
duced by companies of note, featuring
known stars. The public demands the
best in pictures. and our policy Is to
release only the best. We do not look
at picture wholly from the CONNER
cial point Of view. It must be appeal
ing. instructive and artistic Our
slogan Is watch us grow"
The Modern will make an importan
announcement in the course of n fev
days.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-17
Helen Holmes Escape

Helen Holmes, the beautiful Kalem
leading woman. who plays the title role
in the Hazards of Helen" has added
another thrilling escape from death to
her long list of death defying experiences
before the camera, and this latest daring
episode is said to be one OF the most
hazardous she has ever attempted.
Her latest stunt" which came very
near to ending in grave disaster, oc-
curred this week during the enactment
of a scene In "Helen's Perils."
Miss Holmes is forced to jump from a
dock at San Pedro harbor into racing
launch as it dashes beneath the pier.
The drop was a long one, but Miss
Holmes, in her usual gritty fashion. did
net hesitate. However. she misjudged
her distance and struck on the rail OF
the boat. The terrific impact completely
stunned her and she was thrown into the
water unconscious. The director and
company on the pier rushed forward, but
before they could act several sailors on
the dock jumped in and rescued the
movie star She was still unconscious
and when revived was too i'll to continue
the picture that day.
Railroad men who have seen MISS
Holmes work in the Hazards of Helen"
declare that she has enacted every es-
cape from death and thrilling rescue that
is known to railroading in reality.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-17
Odds and Ends

The employees of the Lubln comu,
have organized yearly beneficial ~.
citation. The majority of the player, 1.
members and the officers are: co.s.
Joseph w. Smiley, president; I,,s.,
Schwartz, treasurer, and Donald soo,
secretary.
Hayward Mack and Harry Llehuv A.,
writing a scenario for Richard Car. i,
which tho World Comedy-star comsd,,
will have an opportunity for masterin, ,
new characterization other than his usu,i
ones OF the hen-pecked husband or N,
absent-minded professor types.
William Faversham will close his th,,..
rical season about May "a and will t,rI,
work Immediately upon his first scre,,
production, which will be staged at B. 4
Rolfe's Eastern studios. The title n
Faversham's first piece has not be.l
selected as yet.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-17
Fox Film Releases
Show Wonderful ScOpe

The Fox Film Corporation has an
nounced it's releases for the next few
weeks, and from the data thus obtained
It may be stated in all conservatism that
the list IS one of master films. First
is the famous "Clemenceau Case" with
Theda Bara, which will be reviewed in
detail In this paper next week. 1t Is
followed by William Farnum. in THE
Plunderer," by 10y Norton. 1t gives
Farnum chance to repeat on his good
work in THE Spoilers" The exterior
scenes are made in Dahlonega, Ga,
where the only gold mine In America east
of the Mississippi is located. The direc-
tor is Edgar Lewis, who made Samson"
THE Thief" "a Gided Fool" 1.-THE Mig
GER" and others. Mr.. Farnum has a
strong cast supporting him, including
Riley Hatch, Claire Whitney, Harry
spngler and a number of Broadway
artists.
Next will come Marie Corellis famous
novel and play, "Wormwood." The story
was picturized in New Orleans by a cast
OF star performers. The director is Mar
shall Farnum, brother OF William Far
mum.
Next is "a Womans Resurrection"
based on THE Resurrection" by Tolstoi
For the perturbation it will be a tristan
case, with Betty Nansen William J.
Kelly pnd Edward Jose.
Then will come Nance ONeil in a play
which is partly adapted from Sardous
Fedora" The title of this picture will
be announced later.
Next on the releases is Theda Bara,
Jean Southern, William f. Shay, Stuart
Holmes Mabel BurlSley, who was the hit
of Nazimova's playlet, War Brides" and
10 other players in the greatest assem-
blage of picture and stage celebrities ever
gathered together in one cast in a re-
markable production directed by Herbert
Brenon. For the present the picture is
without name.
Some of the other forthcoming releases
will be "The Fourth Estate" the news
paper play, produced by Lebler e Co..;
BARLEY Campbell's Galley Slave; owen
Kildare's degeneration" as PLAYED by
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-17

eyes in every direction. Suddenly my
wife lodged into the pilot house, grabbed
the wheel from the stecrsman. put 1t
hard a-port and signaled the engine room
for full speed astern. ! hadn't time to
get back to find out why, when a de-
strover shot by like an arrow, her siren
whining like a lost soul. There hadn't
been a sound before.
Evelyn. did YOU see that boat com
ing?' l asked
oh, no. she answered, 4 Just sort
OF felt it, Can you beat that? Her
feeling in the matter saved our lives.
though"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-17
Art Film Program

Laura Nelson Hall, the original Every
Woman" at first fought shy OF going
into moving pictures but last year the
late Charles Heite, of the Thanhouser
Company, prevailed upon her to star In a
picture called Dope" portrayng the
evil results of drugs. The picture has
been such great success, Miss Halls
name being responsible for repeated visits
in cities and towns throughout the United
States, that had she, in addition to her
salary, received 10 per cent. of the profits
| in the first nine months of its existence,
her share alone would have been $23 900.
1t struck her that moving pictures was
more profitable game than theatrical
| engagements. where one rehearsed for
FIVE weeks and received week or two
of salary, those responsible for produc-
| ing photoplays having better judgment
than the majority of theatrical managers,
A native of Philadelphia, she has elected
to become associated with the Art Film
Company, to do nothing but feature plays,
the first of which is THE Stubbornness of
Geraldine" by Clyde Fitch.
The second photoplay will be one in
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-17

while" Felnman. OF the keystone, wears tho
smile OF 1T pays TO advertise"
The Tulpehocken has changed hands. The
new manager John DeMaree, believes in
''doin' things" Watch him at 1t.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-17
Write Your Views
of "HVpOcriteS"

Keen interest is being shown by the
public in the essay competition in con-
nection with the current production of
the "Hypocrtes" at the Globe Theatre.
This competition was inaugurated by the
management for the purpose of securing
at first hand the views of many men
and many women of many minds con-
cerning an unusual picture play.
Anyone and everyone has been invited
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-17

Speaking OF the making of Aim con
edies, Mack Sennett in a recent intel
view said;
We only buy about three stories a
year. And we read all that come In,
about so a day, and can't ever find
anything. I wish we could. Why, II
we could ever find anybody sending
In story with a germ OF honest-to-
goodness idea in II, that was plausible
and logical. we would write the man
or woman who sent Il a nice, en-
couraging letter. telling them that
their story. while not usable. maybe,
showed promise and we'd buy it, Just
to encourage them I'm the hope that
some time we might get something
good from them.
Most OF the things that come in
look as though they were written by
children-perfectly asinine things that
nobody could use. Why, l don't oe-
lieve there are more than five or six
people in this country who can write
scenarios O, don't mean one
scenario Anybody can get by with
that I mean keep II up and DO IL
right along. one week. or something
like that What we want Is straight
going action, growing in breadth. we
can't stop to go back and we never
repeat!
we nave 10 keep CllsiH-ll'H -
time. We have to keep our eyes on
what the public wants and get knd OF
BY mental intuition what won't go
over any more. and then be ready 10
spring something new. There are lots
of things that raised a big laugh
which in three months won't bring
even a litter We've got to Keep
ahead OF the game.
One and two reel comedies are good
and "Tillies Punctured Romance. in
six reels was n big success. SO there
you are 49,.
Rut going beyond more than two
reels in comedy Is taking your lie IN
Vour hands You have to have II
growing all the time and have every
body with something lively to do
every minute, or else your audience
will sit back and say. "Why see that
fellow? What's he in there for? lie
hasn't done anything to raise n laugh
for the last 10 minutes"
That's what you have to watch out
for every minute. Why. I cut "Tillie
and cut her. and cut her after run
ming her before different people that
knew. 80 that there wasn't dull min
ute left in her.
Believe me, the work of assembling
that last reel was some job. There
were more than 900 scenes In 1t. and
they all had to be put together
logically and so that none of them
overshadowed any other where IL
shouldn't. Had to have perfect pal
ance and cooperation, and 1t sure was
some work getting 1t.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-17
SGEMk HeoM HneoG
GZ0RE EHEHL9E

Arnold DAILY: Merely Mary Ann" by
Israel ZanEwill; Rachel" as played by
Madam Bertha Kalich "Beggar on
Horseback" 1.-THE Gunner's Mate" and
series of plays that were on the boards
last year on the regular dramatic stage.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-17

to write their view in essay form, re-
viewing "Hypocrites" from any angle or
viewpoint, the only stipulation being that
the essays shall be brief and succlnct,
preferably not over five hundred words.
All manuscripts submitted will be care
fully read and at the close of the compe-
tition the essay adjudged best will earn
for its author an award of 500. For the
second best there will be a prize of S75;
for the third $50 and for the fourth rs.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-17
LATEST NEWS OF MOVTELAND FILMED
oUEsrIoNs ANn ANsvvrpe

The Photoplay Editor Of the Evening
Ledger Will be pleased TO answer ques-
Tons relating TO his department.
questions relating TO family affairs OF
sectors and actresses are barred abso-
luteiy.
queries Will not be answered by
letter. All letters must be addressed
TO Photoplay Editor, Evening Ledger.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-17
Saved by His Wife

A friend asked Sidney Bracy the other
day where he kept his power yacht dur
ing the winter.
"Oh, she's in drydock," Bracy explained
They were sitting in his dressing room in
the Thanhouser-Mutual studios in New
Rochelle. There's a picture of her" ne
added, pointing to framed photograph
on the wall.
"Nice-lookIng boat" said the friend.
"What do you call herr"
Named her the Evelyn" the actor
went on. That's my wlfe's name. and
since our last cruise I've been partic-
ularIy glad named the yacht for her.
Funny thing about a woman's intui-
tion. We were way out in the Sound
that day when suddenly everything grew
dark and fog fell round us like great
gray curtain. We were all stralning our
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-11-23
SAVE YOUR HAIR!
25-CENT BOTTLE
STOPS DANDRUFF
EVERY BIT OF DANDRUFF DIS
APPEARS AND HAIR STOPS
COMING OUT.
TRY THIsi YOUR HAIR APPEARS
GLOSSY. ABUNDANT, WAVY
AND BEAUTIFUL.

Thin. brittle. colorless and scraggy
hair is mute evidence Of a neglected
scalp; Of dandruff-that awful scurf.
There is nothing so destructive 10
the hair as dandruff. II robs the hair
Of its %lustre. its strength and its very
life; eventually producing a feverish-
ness and itching OF the scalp. which
II not remedied causes the hair roots
to shrink. loosen and die-then the
hair falls out fast. \ little Danderine
toniCht-now-any time-wil surely
save your hair.
Get a 25-cent bottle Of Knowltons
Danderine from any drug store or
toilet counter. and after the first appIi-
cation your hair will take on that life.
lustre and luNurianCe which IS so beau
utuL 10 Will become wavy and fluffy
and have the appearance OF abund-
ance. an Incompatible gloss and soft
ness: but what will please you most
Will be Just after a few weeks use.
when O will actually see a lot Of
fine. downy hair-new hair-Crowins
all over the scalp.
Danderine is 10 the hair what fresh
showers Of rain and sunshine are to
vegetation. II goes right TO the roots
i~nvigorates and strengthens them. Its
eN~hiliarating and ~lfe-producing prop,
critics the hair to grow long.
strong and beautiful.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-11-23
GRIFFITH PRODUCTION AT 4REx."

The large audiences that witnessed the
Two excellent Triangle features. yeSter-
Jay. were pleased with tho offering.
I1'se productions viii bee shown again
today. old ~HeidlcburE. "A Triangle Fine
Arts drama produced hy ID. W. triftrn
l- one OF the most beautiful releases jan
tl' Irlangle program and the east Is
headed by Dorothy Gi-h and Wallace
is"ld. Romance. atmosphere and s.rtI-
msnt characterize the story rather than
the big emotional note. Iut the screen
version offers unlimited spectacular pose
elhiiii'-. Many hundreds OF peOFlc ar-
pear as soldiers and citizens iu the spec
tt.ulAr scenes. Those who admire Grif-
ilfhS wonderful battle scenes boz The
Birth OF q nation viii find here. th.
same sort of pictorial beauty and drt-
ar q Triangle Keystone comedy pro-
unceu hy Mack Sennett featuring Roscoe
Arbuckle IS a comedy FUN OF action and
% an goes at top speed. Jolly Tat Eos-
cpe ArhuCkle keeps things moving from
start TO finish as the hero Fatty. and his
mi-haps. are irresistible iu provoking
laughter. lathc Weekly shows ain the
news see this famous Triangle program
az the Popular Rex Tircc. Coming TO-
morrow and Thursday Another Triangle
program The tuWarl. "a Triangle dra-
ma produced ly Thomas %. lice and fc4-
turing Frank Keenan,. Charles Raw and
Margaret Gibson and "A FaN0rIte Fo.IH
a. triangle Keystone comedy featuring
Eddie Fuy with The Seven little F.y-
So" these 200 photoplay AZ a popular
.rIon.