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The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-11-03
DIRTY, Contemplate TRICK

That private lighting companies will
stoop to any dirty means TO secures fran
chise IS illustrated in the fight Of the
people OF St. Marys for continued muni-
cipal ownership, headed by Editor John
l.. Sullivan, of that city, VS.. the Western
Ohio traction people, who are seeking a
St. Marys franchise. Just recently the
Clerk of the Bourd of Affairs of this city
was approached and asked to inquire OF
the W.O. people at what rate light could
be furnished to Celina by that company,
which he did after earnest solicitation.
This question, it developes, was put to
Clerk Petrie to create an impression Ce,
lima was dissatisfied with municipal
ownership, which is not true. The
inquiry was Immediately made use Of,
and made to appear Celina was seek
ing light at private hands, and so herald
ed prominently and brazenly in publi-
cation interested in combating muni-
cipal ownership 1t is fortunate the
dirty business came to public attention
early enough to get the matter before
the people of St. Marys before election
day. He'll is too good a place for men
who will use such tactics 10 mislead the
people. This is only one instance of the
corrupt methods employed to deceive
the voters in the St. Marys fight by
those who would virtually rob the people |
Df a valuable property
{. {. CARLIN, Editor Democrat
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-11-03
DISASTER
SEEN BY WASHINGTON PosT-Hos-
TILE TO WILSON, 1T WARNS RE-
PUBLICANS TO DO SOMETHING

Washington. Oct 29.-The Washington
Post, notoriously hostile to the admins
tration, in its leading editorial today
warns Republicans against impending dis
aster on Nov. z.
when the state of Ohio gives signs of
going to Wilson by heavy plurality. it
is not surprising that the Republicans
are worried" it says.
call everything guesswork. If you like.
Stress the fact that no one can foretell
anything. Yet no one can honestly shut
his eyes to he visible. Mr.. Wilson has
gained upon Mr.. Hughes
during the latter half of October.
Seven working days remain before the
election. Anything may happen, of
course, but the history of previous cleo
tions does not disclose any case in which
the last week of campaign upset all that
has gone before, or even materially al
tered the trend of public opinion.
The people drift toward Mr.. Wilson
Is outstanding feature Of the late cam
paign. 1t is the great, definite fact that
confronts the Republican managers
throughout the North. They must meet
and master it this week or it will defeat
them"
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-11-03
BRYAN'S TRIBUTE
TO sENATIR PoMERENE A FERVENT
APPEAL FOR HIS RETURN TO
UNITED STATES SENATE

LFrom Bryan's Commoner for Octoberl
No United States Senator has supported
the Wilson administration more consist
emily or labored more faithfully to re-
deem his party's pledges made in the Bal
tiInore platform than Senator Atlee Pom
creme. AS a member of the banking and
currenc ycommittee he took leading part
in drafting the Federl Reserve act and
the Federal Farm Loan act. A sa member
of the interstate commerce committee his
chief work was on the Federal Trade
Commission act and the Bill of Lading act
which bers his name He was active IN
his support of the Income Tax law Tor
twenty years. AS a member of the COM
mittee on foreign relations he co-operated
enthusiastically with former Secretary OF
State William ]. Bryan in securing favor
able consideration by the senate OF thirty
peace treaties with as many difterent ma
tions has strongly supported the PRESIDENT
in his Interpretation of neutrality laws
and has set his face like flint against IN
terventon in Mexieo,-except as a last re-
sort. Senator Pomerene during the first
two years of his term was member OF
the committee on pensions ana he was
one of the enthusiastic supporters OF the
present ''age and service" pension law
which was approved May 10, 1919, ana
which is the most generous pension law
ever passed by any legislative body OF
any country in the world. He favored the
AshbrOok Pension law passed during the
closing days of the recent session, ana is
on record as favoring the Key Dill to pen
tion the widows and orphans OF the Span
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-11-03
PANIC
EXISTS IN O. o. p. CAMP. ACCORDING
TO NEW YORK PAPER QUOT
ING CAMPAIGN CHIEF

New York, October 3O.-The Evening
Telegram, which Is the afternoon. edition
OF the Herald to-day printed the follow.
ing;
Although every effort is being made C
conceal the state of feeling that prevails
at Republican national headquarters. It is
known that the campaign managers are
bordering on panic, and so desperate dc
they feel to-day that they are at loss
to which way to turn This was the ad-
mission Of one Of the most active mem
bers of the Republican National Cam
paign Committee. e cry precon-
ceived arrangement for the closing OF
the campaign has had to be changed and
the s. o. s. signs that are coming in
from every Republican state In the Mid
die West have the campaign managers
I'm despair.
Charles S. Hatfield. Chairman Of the
Ohio State Republican Committee, has
sent a telegram to national headquarters
demanding that q speakers OF national
reputation be sent into that state, to re-
main there this week, and he also has in
sisted that none but that kind of orators
he sent to him.
The fact that Theodore Roosevelt is
TO go into the state also is taken by po-
liticial observers TO mean that the Re
publicans are going to take a chance OF
losing the German American vote in or
der TO make a drive to gain the labor vote
and to appeal to the patriotism Of the
eOII'.
1--WE can be no worse off without the
German n-American vote than we are now"
said one Of the campaign managers. 1t
Is "A desperate chance to take, but we
must take II, our hope is that the Ger
man Americans will be so intensely
against President Wilson that they win
overlook what Roosevelt says, and be
guided by the speeches that Hughes will
make in that state. "
William r. Wilcox, Chairman OF the
Republican National Committee. has said
President Wilson cannot be elected with
out New York or Indiana, and asserts he
can carry neither of these states.
Another matter that is worrying the
Republicans Is that not at any time dur
ing the campaign has Theodore Roosevelt
predicted the election of Hughes. Even
on his return from his last Western trip
the best that Roosevelt would say to give
The Republicans announcement was that
the situation was better than 1t was a
before One who came from Chi
,ago with Roosevelt and who enjoys the
atters confidence, told friend that he
the states of Wisconsin. Michi
gan. Indiana and Ohio as irretrievably lost
10 the Republicans"
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-11-03
JUDGE JAMES c. JOHNSON

In the case of the judicial ballot, this
year, we do not need to consider parti-
sanship. Happily, the election laws have
been so changed that we can choose men
to the bench foS their learning, their hon
esty and their gneral efficiency as admin
istrators of justice. We can no longer
in slipshod fashion. note the party brand
and vote for candidate without regard
to the qualities of the man that make for
the best service. We must know who are
the men that are offering themselves for
the bench, what they stand for in the law
and the better things of life. 1t is every
mans duty and privilege to inquire into
these matters for himself and to vote an
individually intelligent ballot. accepting
unquestioned the word of no party boss
or machine
In this connection it is a pleasure to say
that there is no man more worthy of sup
port for a seat on the Ohio supreme
bench than Judge James G. johnson, who
is a candidate to succeed himself. Ply
sically, man of the Lincoln type, he
adds to great legal learning, the rugged
honesty and impartiality of judgment that
make the ideal occupant of the bench
He is a man of the type to be fayorably
considered by any elector, with whatever
party he may be afiiiated.-Editorial from
Columbus Dispatch, Oct. 8, 1916.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-11-03
THE PREACERS' BRIGADE

The Preachers Prohibition Brigade will
put on their musical dialogue at the City
Hall. this NridayJ evening. November g.
There will be no set speeches but good
music consisting Of quartetes, solos, in
terspersed with witty and lively conver-
sation. The program has given such good
satisfaction over the county that Prof II.
w. Lough state chairman of the Prohi-
bition, is anxious to get synopsis Of the
dialogue with view to having II pub
cations are that the City Hall will be full
this evening. Program will start at $500
o'clock. Prof. West and his Boys Band
will escort the crowd to the Hall,
other engagements of the Brigade are
as follows: Copps Chapel Thursday
night; Neptune. Saturday night at 600
o'clock and Rockford ut 500 o'clock.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-11-03
EVERYTHING
IN READINESS FOR BIG CONVENTION
OF CHRISTIAN ENDEAVoRERs
ROCKFORD NEXT WEEK

Friday Nov. 10th, go a. m.
Registration of delegates.
Devotianal-Rev. A. Arthur Critics.
Minutes of last meeting.
1915, Address-Rev. Frank l.. Erect.
Conference. Adjournment.
Friday afternoon session, l O'Clock.
Half hour song service demonstrating
proper way to sing in 9. b. Prayer Meet
ing-Rev. Frank II. SnaVely.
80, Address-Rev. Henry f. Shupe,
Conference on above by speaker.
Conference-"The C. L. Meeting and
how to treat the attendance. ."-Conducted
by VIM. A. Preston.
Song O..
Echoes of the State Convention at
Cpringtteld last June-Earl Wagner.
The Campaign for Millions-Mercer
County's part and how to get it."-Arch
ID. Cordier.
Adjournment for supper
Friday evening sessiOn-7:OO.
Special music-By Endeavorers OF
Rockford.
Devotional-Rev Ames.
Address War Work, Worship - Rev.
Frank l.. Erect.
Song by Convention.
Address-Rev. H F. Shupe
Reading, THE Prodigal Church"-NIiss
Carolyn Rutherford.
Illustrated Address, The Fruits of c.
E."-Rev. w. L. Turner
Benediction.
saturday morning, $3.50.
Quiet Hour conducted by Rev Erect.
Address by Rev. J. z. Hight.
Address by Rev. H F. Shupe
Conference of the different departments
Quiet Hour and Evangelism, Purity, Mis-
sionary Junior and Stewardship by State
and County Leaders.
Report of Nominating Committee.
Adjournment for dinner
Saturday afternoon, sharp.
Opening Exercise by Junior.
Junior Work-Miss Margaret Quinby.
Song-Celina Juniors.
Demonstration of dramatising Bible
Stories-Miss Olive Protsman.
Short Address by Frank L. FTeet, fol-
lowed by Decision Service.
Installation of new officers.
Adjournment.
G. r.. Benediction.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-11-03
WILLIS
AND C. o. p. CAUGHT IN THEIR OWN
TRAP IN FIXING FORM
OF BALLOT
[OhIo sac JournnI. ROD

lOhio State journal, Rep,l
Because Of the confusing form In which
the ballot has been printed in Ohio pol
lucians are predicting a larger number OF
straight ballots viii be east this year than
over before.
There Is no line Of demarcatlon whatev-
er between the national and state tickets.
The county ticket win be attached imme-
dintcly beneath the state ticket
After person votes for president and
vice president IL will be difficult for him
to find the state and county candidates.
and the tendecy will be- politicians assert
to mark the ballot at the top and let It go
as "A straight one.
Particularly hard is 1t to locate the can
didates for United States senator because
they are hidden away under the state
ticket
This form OF ballot was designed early
in the campaign when Republicans thot
Charles +. Hughes was going to carry the
state and that therefore a ballot with no
distinguishing mark would be big help
to Governor Willis. They have been be-
rating the scheme ever since the wilson
tide set in.
Similarly, Republicans are admitting it
was folly for their Legislature in 1915 to
reunite the national and state ballots after
the Cox legislature had separated them
by providing separate ballots.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-11-03
To the Public and Voters:

l am candidate for my second term as
probate judge of Mercer County to be
voted for at the coming election. During
my first term, which expires Feb. 8, 1917,
have given my best efforts and judg-
ment to the duties of the office and there
by endeavored to merit the approval of
all honest and fair minded men.
1t seems that the uIterior purposes of
some candidates can only be worked out
by the once common and popular meth
DDS of the political liar and character as
sassin. The selfish ambition of my wor-
thy (?) opponent through his agents is
resorting to false and malicious slander
of the undersigned in order to attain his
purpose to be elected to the Probate
Judgeship
1t therefore becomes necessary, in Or
der to expose their stealthy, and SANDER
Gus falsehoods, to direct your attention to
the facts out of which my opponent and
his agents are fabricating their false
hoods. Somewhat more than a year ago
was falsely charged with an oftense
against the law. l Immediately demand
ed hearing before the court. Without
choice, solicitation or knowledge on my
part, Judge Kyle, of Xenta, Ohio, who
was a stranger to me and a republican
was assigned to hear the case, and after
a vigorous presentation by both sides, and
careful consideration by the Judge, the
case was dismissed and thrown out of
court These facts can be substantiated
by any one consulting the public records
and the action of the Court. l have in
my possession four aff1davits made by
four of the most respected citizens of
Mercer County, that would convince any
fair minded man that this charge was
made against me solely for the purpose
of blackmail Il do not mean this for any
of the officers of the County.)
1t would seem that after the dismissal
of the charge by Judge Kyle, one of the
ablest judges of Ohio and a fair, impair
tial jurist, taken with the presumption of
innocence which surrounds every indivi-
dual who is charged with the violation of
law, that the matter would be at an end,
but the lends of Justice" and the lends
of my political opponent" apparently are
radically different.
The undersigned is only asking for that
which the American People regard as the
right to every mana SQUARE DEAL.
The voters Of this county by their vote
can stamp their disapproval on the meth
ods of the palitical character assassin and
III such methods. For any aid extended
to me on election day. l sincerely thank
you in advance and viii strive to deserve
the approvttl of al honorable and fair
minded men IN the administratio OF any
duties that fall to my lot.
Very respectfully
ORNELLE RAuDABAUGH.
csllna, ohio, Nov. 2, 1916.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-11-03
JUDGE MAURICE H. DoNAHuE

Among the various candidates on the
nonpartisan judicial ticket this fall, prob
ably none deserves more consideration, at
the hands of the voters. than Judge Mau-
rice H. Donahue who is seeking re-elec-
tion to the Supreme bench.
He has won distinction in serving the
state of Ohio proving that he possesses
and exercise exceptional cabability as a
iurist. His participation in decisions has
been guided by justice and sensible inter-
probation Of the law; his vision has been
true; his legal opinions have been clear,
concise. and his record as whole has
become a matter of pride to his countless
friends.
In addition to this, Judge Donahue is a
gentleman who combines with the dig
nifty appropriate to his high office,
pleasing and genial personality.
His friends are properly urging that his
ambition to succeed himself as a justice
of the supreme court, is a laudable one
Editorial from Columbus Dispatch. Oct. /.
1916.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-11-03
TT. Recovery
GETS WORSE SERVICE THAN EVER
IN PROPOSED L. E. & w. TIME
SCHEDULE

The most radical change in passenger
service on any railroad of this city in re-
cent years is the new schedule of the
Lake Erie & Western. which becomes eff
fective November IL.
The new schedule will prove more dis
satisfying than ever to Ft Recovery re-
sidents and will undoubtedly necessitate
more jitney bus service as under the
change Ft. Recovery residents can not get
to this city and return the same day.
The new time card is as follows:
WEST BOUND
No 3, leaving Lima at a. M, daily ar
rives at Celina at $40 a. m.
No l. leaving Sandusky at $40 a. m.
daily except Sunday arrives here at
1888 p. m. Big -Four train leaving
Cleveland at a. m. connects with this
train at Fremont.
EAST BOUND
No g. (daily except Sunday arrives at
Celina at / 100 p m. This train makes
direct connection at Sandusky for the
Lake Shore flyer arriving at Cleveland
at 1880 D. m.
N. 4, (dailyJ arrives here at $3.50 p. m.
This train runs only as far as Lima.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-11-03
COLONEL LEWIS,
WIDELY KNOWN SOCIALIST AND
NEWSPAPER MAN JUMPS FENCE
TO DEMOCRACY
Lima Daily NewsI

What's the sense Of turning a hose
into the ocean when you can put out a
fire with it?'
This is the significant philosophy of a
former socialist leader and union organi-
zer who has found that progressive Iegis-
lation of the odvanced but sane type can
be secured through a democratic admins
triton headed by Woodrow Wilson, says
the St Marys Leader.
The man in question is Colonel +. b.
Lewis, veteran newspaper man Of Id
ma, who is in the city working for VII
son, POmeTene and Welty. He has been
a socialist leader in Columbus and Lima
for number of years, but Is now advO-
eating the election of democratic presi-
dent and congress.
Lewis was editor of the Ohio Socialist.
the party organ, for three years. He
frankly says that Wilson and Cox have
done so many things for the workers that
it's the safest bet for the workers to
stand by Wilson, Cox, Pomerene and the
entire democratic ticket.
TALKS OF WALL STREET
The colonel says: wall street is against
Wilson. The workers are for him. Ev-
cry financial crook in the fourth congress
sional district is against Ben Welty for
Congress. The common people are for
him The eXploiters Of child labor and
every enemy of the working class are
against Wilson, Cox, Pomerene and Wei
", Dul lue pSOple are lOI bhS WhOio
bunch"
'The nation needs four more years of
Wilson," says Colonel Lewis, and all
broad-minded men who are interested in
progress, whether they are republicans,
democrats, bull -moosers, socialists or pro-
hibitionists, win see in the record Of the
Wilson administration a great deal Of rad
ical egislation-federal reserve banking
system, currency reform, child labor,
eight hour day, reasonable preparedness
and lot of things which common sense
would demand"
That's why I'm for Wilson. l could
vote the Socialist ticket out Of sentiment.
but I'm going to put my vote where 1t
will do some good. while l am alive. One
more means a bigger majority for Wood
row. A vote for third candidate won't
have any effect on the ultimate decision
MISSIONARY WORK
Lewis is voluntarily doing missionary
work among the northwestern Ohio work
ing men. What's the sense of electing
Wilson on his progress performances un-
less he has congress which will support
him and back his measures"
Colonel Lewis was the originator Of
many of the socialist locals in Ohio and
has been prominent in the labor move
ment for years. His argument will appeal
to working men as he Is himself union
printer. As there is no socialist candi-
date for congress- Lewis hopes to show
the working men that their interests de-
mand support for Welty.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-11-03

lsh American war veterans. Other meas
urrs supported whole heartedly by Senator
iomeiene, which show him TO be In SYM
patty with the best progressive thought
ui the day We're Bin To create depart
Wcnt Of labor. bin 10 Great chidrent's bu-
reuu, general eight hour law on contracts
Tor public work. bill TO establish indus
trial relations commission. eight hour law
for women and children IN the district Of
Columbia, the "phoasyjaw" bin for the
protection Of employees In match factor
les, Kern McGillcuddy bill, Clayton anti
trust bill, child labor bill. locomotive boil
er Inspection act. law TO increase salar-
les Of rural carriers TO $1,000, law giving
postal service employees the right TO or
ganize, immigration bill. Adamson, bill,
Smith Lever agricultural bill, good roads
law Alaskan railway etc,
lie Is one Of the hardest workers In the
senate and one Of the most conscientious
men in public life. In his campaign for
reelection he Is asking the voters OF Ohio
to judge him by his record, and they
should vote for their own interest by re-
turning Senator Pomerene TO the upper
house Of congress
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-11-03
Carlin g. Carlin, Publisher
WHEN THIEVES FALL OUT

The 100000 corruption fund which has
been raised among the Republican mill
lionaires Of Ohio 10 make Myron II. Her
rick United States Senator, Is causing
all kinds Of trouble In the back districts
Some Of the old faithful workers have not
yet seen the color Of the money and yet
they know Il Is present, In Toledo, Chas
II. Nauts Is now nursing beautiful pair
OF black eyes because one of his lieuten-
ants claimed he was holding out on him.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-11-03
WHICH?
Take your choice:

Take your choice:
Hughes aud four years Of agitation
conflict with Congress and doubt in bust.
ness and industry;
Or Wilson and four years Of develop.
ment along lines now defined, Of coop
eration with Congress OF certainty In
business and industry as to governmental
policies
The one means probable loss OF our
prosperity. The other contains good
assurance of continuing and increasing
prosperity
President Wilson is entitled to re.elec-
tion; he has earned reward bv good
service rendered. Hughes is not cnti-
tied TO election; he has not shown either
why Wilson should be put out or why
he should be put in. Hughes has not
even made a good candidate; Wilson
has made a good President.
1t is up to you next Tuesday, Mr..
Noter-take your choice.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-11-03
RING IN BULLS NOSE

Republicans are mad. They can't make
a panic. Wilson put a ring in the nose
Of Wall Street Bull. Now the bull is
tame Behaves well. The ring is the
Federal Reserve Bank Law. 1t took away
the power to make panics. In 1912, the
New York bosses said Wilson was a ten
der foot. Wall street was mistaken. Will
son is their master. He has made the
boss jump through hoops turn somersalt,
thumbs up and thumbs down. Republi-
cans say they could lick Democrats II
they could make a panic like they used
to do Never again will the G. q. p. win
the white house by aid Of bank failures
and financial ruin The New York Bull
for the first time has a ring in his nose.
Wilson handles him with ease and safety
to all. The tenderfoot has become the
master OTTAWA Sentinel.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-11-03

j. -, Gelhaus. living In Granville town
slip. a mile south OF 81. Henry, had hip
and three ribs broken last Friday when
Il colt he was attempting to break, upset
the rig. lie Is Sc years Of age and physi-
ciuns fear he may not Withstand the acci-
dent lie Is a brother of Herman Gel
haus, North Mill street. this city.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-11-03
AS SEEN BY INNOCENT RYsTANDER

Looking at the political situation in
Mercer County from an innocent bystand-
er's point of view, the outlook is that
more democratic votes will be polled No
vember Z, than ever before. Three months
ago a large percentage of the German
democrats were openly or secretely anti
Wilson. Republican candidate Hughes
has not met their expectations and time
has proven that President Wilson has
maintained peace with honor and always
adopted the most logical course in the So
luton of international complications.
This patriotic class of citizens holds A
merica first in all things and when cleo
tion day comes they will cast their bal
lot for the man whom they consider the
most capable and competent-tt Recov-
try Tribune Journal.