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The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-04-06
INTEREST
I'm Local Aviation School Grows,
and Promoter Beam Is Rush.
ed to Care for Business.

B. Ward Beam, promoter and man
ager of the Beam School of Aviation,
in this city, has found it necessary to
open UP office rooms, and has made
his headquarters above the Olnhaus-
en- jewellery Store, S. Main street.
The Aviation School, has gained
such a wide reputation, and combin-
ed with Mr.. Beams progressive abil-
ity in launching of free attractions
for fairs. amusement parks, etc., he
has found it almost impossible to
keep III correspondence with the
many inquiries received each day.
AS it is being announced. broadcast
that Aviator BILLY Brook, of the
worldwide fame, is the head instruc-
tor of the school here many letters
are being received from the larger
cities, and Mr.. Beam feels with the
springs miner opening courses of
the school he will be forced to open
offices IN several of the cities, plans
being elrcady under way for the
opening Of Office rooms in Chicago.
The new war aeroplane that arriv-
cd few weeks ago is now upon the
Aviation Field and demonstrations
for the many students now enrolled
ara being held daily.
On Wednesday another big aero
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-04-06
COx'S VETO
Hits a Score of Laws Passed
by Legislature

Vetoing a score Of the measures
passed by the recent general assem-
bly,, permitting another score to be-
come laws without his signature, and
signing others, Gov. James M. Cox
completed his legislative review at
noon last Saturday and left for Gin
cinnati, to speak at q patriotic gath
ering there with United States Sena-
tor Warren e.. Harding.
Some of the vetoed bills were stop
ped because of incorrect form and inn
possible provisions; others because
they violated the governments state
policies or tended to upset conditions
against which no general objection
has been made. The bills that were
permitted TO go by unsigned for the
most part related to increases in To-
cal expenditures either in advancing
salaries or compensation, or by the
addition of new forms of government.
The most important veto was on
The Billingslea bill which provided
that the compensation Of all employees
o. a municipal health department
should be fixed by the city council
1t was a reviver in spirit of the old
ripper" legislation and under it con-
ditions in all cities were to be upset
tu correct by stateute local fight in
the city of Hamilton. In his veto
message Gov. Cox said local situations
should be corrected by the voters of
the community and that it was not
healthfIl for the state to extricate a
community erom a result Of its own
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-04-06
B0L-D
RObberieS of Five Stores in
Heart of Town
Tuesday Night StartIes Old Town
Out of Belief of Its SpIen-
did Security.

Five bold robberies were pulley of
in this city sometime last Tuesday
night, when us many business places
were entered after front doors hat
been battered in.
The robbers, however, secured very
little bounty. Every indication
points to the fact that there were
several in the party and they worked
seeming'y with knowledge as to
where the officers were.
The nature of the work, the places
visited and other circumstances indi-
cate very strongly that the jobs were
pulled of by 'ocal talent. This is al
~ the behef of Night Polcemtn Heis-
tan, who was at Lima on official bus
mess Tuesday afternoon and night,
and only learned of the robberies up
on his return home Wednesday morn
ing.
The fact that the time clock at the
Weber Jewellery store was registered
punctually every hour during the
night shows that both the merchant
night police, John Mayer and Fred
Diener we're up and about, but neith-
CT knew nothing of the robberies un-
til the next Jay.
The places entered included the
Jordan hardware store, and the OFT
Meat Market on West Fayette street;
the Kayl0r & Brenneman hardware
store, S~Ith Main street, and Unger-
er's grocery and Beersdorfer Meat
market, on the curve at Main and Lo-
gan. The cash registers in all places
were tapped. About ten dollars was
secured 1T OTIS, a couple of dollars
at Beiersdorfer's and six or seven
dollars at UnSerer's. The tills at the
hardware stores were empty
At Jordan's several revolvers, raz-
dIs and pocket knives were taken and
cases Iansacked. Nothing but a
rearl handled pocket knife was stolen
flom Kaylor G Brenneman's, al
though their show cases were ran
sacked. The :obbers, had a difficult
task prying open the door into the
latter pace, and only succeeded af
ter they had busted the lock entirely
out of the door.
At the Ungerer grocery they found
the cash regis er locked and they car
ried it to the 10y blacksmith shop,
two doors west, where it was batter
ed open. The damage to the regis
ter is far mo, G than suffered by all
the places entered.
Marshal I.uncan on Wednesday
notifle | all nearby towns to be on the
look out for the robbers, and at
tenpts TO dispose of the stolen revol-
vers aud razOrs.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-04-06

noon, wnen Senator Johns Sharp vii
liams denounced a speech by Senator
LaFollette as more worthy of Herr
lon Bethmarn-Hollw than OF an
American Senator.
The passage of ire resolution was
not marked by any omburst from the
galleries and nthe floor the Sena-
tors themselves were unusually grave
and quiet Many of them answered
to their names in voices that quiyer-
ed with emotion.
The galleries were filed to over
flowing, and on the floor back of the
Senator's seats were almost half the
membership of the House. In the
di 1ion attic gallery was Secretary Ian
sing, Counsellor Polk of the State
Department, Minister Calderon of
Bolivia and Minister Ekengren Of
SWeedup.
Earle rim the evening DR.. Ritter,
the Swiss Minister in charge Of the
German interests in this country, had
keen there.
Secretary McAdoo was on the floor
during the last few hours of the de-
hate.
AS the last name was called and
the clerk announced the vote so to
G, there was hardly a murmur of
applause.
Big Crowd Awed
The G. eat crowd was awed by the
solemnity of the occasion and sober
cd by the speeches they lad heard.
After the yote was announced the
Senate re na.ned i'll session only a
fw minutes The galleries began to
empty at once, and the Senators
themselves, tired out by the long
day, left quickly. The Senate ad-
journed until noon Friday, to await
action by tile House.
All six of the Senators who voted
against the resolution were members
&C the group of twelve who defeated
the armed neutrality bill at the last
session. There was no attempt to-
flibuster this time, however; and
most of the thirteen bouls Of debate
V as consumed by champions of the
resolution.
OF the other six opponents of arm
ed neutrality Senators .Cum"1ins.
+ enyon and Kirby voted for the res
Olution tonight. Senators O'Gorman,
CIapp and Works, the remaining
three, retired to private life at the
end of the last session.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-04-06

l'pin Big Bill" Shuttle on indictments
ret turned.
Bone was indicted on two counts,
one foi furnishing liquor to Earl
Courtright and another for furnishing
liquor to Rufus Wagner.
Schultz was indicted for furnish
ing liquor toS CourtrRht.
These included seven of the secret
indictments. II is rnmored that one
her Indictment Is for furnishing IL
quor anil the other three for gam
ling.
Nothing definite oa this point was
cbtainab:e last night. Deputy Clerk
of Courts HinIers had his hands so
full yesterday afternoon looking after
cher Office Wmk and the case of
High rs. Burnett being heard before
Judge Miller that he did not sue
ceed iI getting out more than the
thee writs above mentioned. The
others will be turned over to Sheriff
Humphrey for service somtime this
morning.
This is the biggest bunch of indict-
ments returned for several years by
one jury. and the matters have been
given Prosecute StUbbs an abun-
dance IF work
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-04-06
TOWN TOPICS

Geo. H. Preston, of Montezuma,
well known throughout the county,
enc time serving as Infirmary Direct
or, has l9'ated at Bradford, Ohio,
where he has become proprietor of
the Hotel Dewey. His Mercer coun-
ty friends hope he may meet with
success in his new venture.
The term Of J. w Riley as mem
bcr of the Soldiers Relief Commits
sion having expired on April 1, Com
non Pl as Judge Miller last Monday
re-appointed him as Il member of said
Commission FOR period of three
years, commencing on April 2.
Chapman Bros, the well known
dredge men Of this city, were last
week awarded a $4,000 contract for
dredging 25 miles of Blue river ditch
near Columbia City, Ind. Work will
begin just as soon as they can get
their big dredges into the stream.
Asa Kennard. labcrer, was arrest
ed by Marshal Duncan last Monday
evening for being drunk and disor-
derly. He plead guilty before Mayor
Scranton Tueaday morning and was
fined SIS and costs. He paid the bill
and was released.
Mr.. and Ms. Mike Schock, North
Mill street, are the happy parents of
q bouncing baby boy. born last Sat
urday.
State Senator George Holl. of New
Knoxville, was in this city yesterday.
witness in an action before the Com
mon Pleas Court.
One moment please, doest thee for
geth, we.a are builded on the shore OF
Grand Lake.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-04-06

Washington, April Ats War!
This ,s the answer OF the United
States Senate OF the question on the
lips OF all tie world whether war or
armed neutrality would be the out
come of the momentous debate in
Congress on the speech of President
Wilson, in which he advocated that
very course.
The resolution declaring that a
state of war exists, between the Uni
ted States ana Germany was passed
in the Senate tonight by an overwhel-
Iring majority.
The resolution was passed by
vote of 50 to 6. 1t goes to the House
where debate will begin tomorrw
morning ut 20 o'clock, to continue
until action is taken, which is expect
ed to be unanimous.
Senator McCumber's substitute to
declare the existence of a state of
war upon the sinking of another ship
ty Germany was defeated without a
roll-call.
Senators who cast their negative
votes were Gronna of North Dakota,
LaFollette of Wisconsin, Norris of
Nebraska, Lane of Oregon, Stone of
Missouri adm Vardaman of Mississ-
ippi.
Means Real War
The resolution, drafted after con-
sultation witr the State Department
sEd already accepted by the House
Committee. SAYS the state Of war
thrust Upon the United States by Ger
many is formally declared, and di-
rects the President to emlpoy the en-
tire military and naval forces and the
resources of the government to carry
on war and bring it to a successful
termination.
Action in the Senate came just af-
ter II O'Clock, at the close of de-
bate that had lasted continuously
since 10 o'clock this morning. The
climax was reached late in the after
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-04-06

a folugn dispatch of last Friday
to the Cincinnati Enquirer announc-
ed the fpct that Milton w. Brown,
o1e lme manager of the Celina Chau-
e p and well known in this city,
IS nong the attaches of the Belgian
relief commission temporarily held
in Belgium under orders of the Ger
Imperial Government. Mr.. Browns
home is in Cincinnati.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-04-06

Gritty opposing the resolution. Con
fdent predictions of not more than
{ dozen votes against it gave place
tonight 20 reports that the opposition
might muster upward of 100 on the
final roll-ca!l and supporters of the
resolution conceded that the numoer
to vote N the negative probablywould
be mora thai fifty.
Representative Mccullough of Ohio
lale in the might offered an amepd-
nlent directing that none of the mil
itary foeces of the United States may
II. transported for service in any Eu-
ropean country except on express op-
roval uf Congress-. A similar res
clution was offered by Representative
r. itteO
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-04-06

News reports from Russia tell OF
the pilgramage to Tolstoy's grave OF
The peasants .enfranchised through
the revo Jtion. 1t is a hopeful sign.
il indicates that free Russia may
make a reality of Tolstoy's dream of
great nation wherein the great
many would not be the servants of
the privilege" few. Those who made
q pilgrallage to his grave must have
been impressed by his teachings.
Now it is fitting to Decall Tolstoy's
expression on what a government
should 10. When the ex-czar had
frst mounted the throne, Tolstoy
made tEis statement
''If the new czar were to ask me
what l should advise him to do, l
would say to him: Use your auto
cratic power TO abolish landed prop
etty in Russia and 20 introduce the
Single Tax system, and then give up
your power and give the people lib
eral constitut on"
No doubt this seemed extremely
impractical and utopian advice at
tire time it was offered. The czar
probably deemed serious considera-
tion of it as unthinkable. Perhaps
he felt that when he gave Of his
plenty derived of taxation of the poor
to relieve distress among his sub
iects that his duty was done. But
unless his mental ability is subnor-
mai, he must now realize that he
could not haze acted more wisely
than to have done exactly as Tolls
toy suggested. 1t would have meant
sacrifice of mis- autocratic power. But
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-04-06
CONGRESS
Not to Be $tampeded to Sudden Action, Allows Debate on
War Resolution to Continue

Washington, April 5.-The House
debated the war resolution all of to-
day and far into the night, and al
though passage was assured before
adjournment, the leaders predicted
that vote could not be reached un-
t.! early morning.
For the most part the discussion
proceeded with an air of Unconditional
acquiescence. scores Of members max
ing brief speeches to put themselves
Cl reJC:d as reluctantly accepting
war as tho only course of honor.
During the day the debate reveal
ed an i'm 'xp I'D strength in the min
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-04-06

London, April 3.---"A second Lin
coin; Linc.'!n inaugural In these
simple words, says The Evening
Star, "our emotions find expression
as we read the majestic closing words
of President Wilson's message. We
are ont ashamed to say that these
words are destined to echo through
the ages and to be read by free men
V;i'h grateful ,.earts. They fill our
eyes with tea. S Of pride and graft
de. Here and now the
future OF humanity is being shaped
end nodded for all time.
Lacking america, the allies could
and would have won the victory ov-
er organized evil, but the victory
would not have been complete. = T.
Now we know that the worlds
freedom is won and that the great
peace for which we pray will be es-
tablished for evermore."
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-04-06
ToLstoy'S Vindication

, he has now lost that anyway. His
remuneration in Tolstoy's way would
have been amidst the praises and
blessings of loving and happy peo-
pie, liberated through his act alone,
from political and economic slavery.
| Through" his life he would have
enjoyed the gratitude and affection
OF his subjects. He would have been
recorded in history as the worlds
greatest and most self-sacrificing
emancipator. His children's chill
dren would have gloried in their de-
scent from one with so noble a rec
ord
That is what might have been.
How different is the reality! He goes
into forced retirement, deposed ty-
rant. The people must struggle for
Themselves to get The freedom he
once might have helped them get.
They have no cause for kindly feel
ings for, their former master. He
will be fortunate, indeed, if memory
OF cruel wrongs does not drive them
tC infljct worse punishment than
mere dethrOnement. There will be
no peasant pilg1amages to his grave.
It would be nard to lind a more con-
spicuous exaruple Of one who vast
ed great opportunity.
There are other czars, although all
do not wear crowns, who have in
greater or less degree chances of the
same nature to help oppressed hu-
manity. Probably they also feel
SNUG satisfaction in contributing to
charity, and wonder at the ingrati-
tude of those who nevertheless, look
upon them as oppressors. May they
have no cause to repent too late.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-04-06

To You, FeNow Citizen

Since war is inevitable, and all poor mans
war; let wealth pay all the incident thereto and thus
IN small become partner in the struggle for human
y War will not then funny for the standing
back and demanding human lives be yielded that they may
proceed in peace and pleasure.
Make those who have incomes of $3 900 year
foot the BILL That is small thing compared to the horrors
of war that fall to the common soldier and his kin.
Do you understand us H.?
Let Congressman Welty and Senators Pomerene and
Harding hear from you
Get your neighbor at work along this line tell him
to continue the agitation among his friends.
Then make it a demand.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-04-06
BUSINESS men
Go On Record as FavOrIng Ex-
pertinent Farm at InIlrmary
and Other Measures.

The Celina Business Mems Asso-
citation at their regular monthly
meeting last Tuesday evening by re-
solution recommended a thorough in
estigation and action in the matter
1Hotorizing the local fire department
an dthe installation of fire alarm
system.
A committee was also appointed
by the Association to confer with the
council relative to immediate action
in improving the south end.
The ASSOCIATION also recommended
to the Commissioners the use of 80
acres of the County Infirmary farm
as a County Experiment Farm.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-04-06
THE PRESS

In the most momentous hour of our
history since the Civil War the ma
TONS chosen leader has made the
fateful decision which duty and honor
impose and Congress and the people
will give him loyal support. Amer
lea must help win the war, and the
more speedily the better. But never
was war message couched in terms
revealing a more earnst and sincere
love of peace. The people of the
South have learned to see in Abra-
ham Lincoln their true friend;- time
will come when the German people
will see that in all the world they
have no better friend than Woodrow
Wilson. on.--.-Springfleld Republican.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-04-06

The president has met the eXpecta-
tons of the nations and has stated
the case with a force and decision
that leaves no room for doubt as to
his precise meaning and less room
for question by all impartial judges
az to the absolute righteousness and
justice of the cause or which we are
tn draw the sword. His arraignmei
OF Germany is one Of the most tre-
ncnduOrs and crushing ever address
ed in modern times by one power
against anotler.-Philadelphia Pub
&c Ledg II.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-04-06

indictment as that which President
Wilson, with the full sanction and
support of the American people,
brings against the imperial govern
ment of Germany. But, however
stern our dtnunciation of these
crimes against laws and humanity,
they are but the evil flower of the
poisonous tree which we now unite
with other democracies to hew down
and cast into the fire, Our battle is
with the German autocracy, of which
President Wilson's address is the
doom. New York Times.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-04-06
CONTINUED on Eighth PaOeJ
COIdwater Buslmes Changes Ow.
mersh1p.

Real Estate Broker w. 0. Borman,
Of this city, closed a deal the first Of
the week whel eby Joseph Rosenbeck.
# ottawa became owner of the Aug
ust Norman meat market at Cold
water. Mr.. Moorman will move on
farm near f.oldwater.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-04-06
ACCIDENTS NUMEROUS

Ed. Bauer, seventeen year old son
OF Mr.. ard Mrs. Fred Bauer, Liberty
township. member of the Celina
High school base ball squad, had the
Ettle finger of his left hand broken,
While at practice Wednesday after
noon. He attempted to stop high
speedy one.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-04-06

While roller skating on the side
walk in front of her home Wednesday
evening, Mary, ten-year-old daugh-
ter Of Mr.. and Mrs. David Freeman,
Leona st"eet, fell and fractured both
bones Of the left forearm.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-04-06

actions The-bill to reduce the num-
ber Of grand jurors by Judge Mans
field Of Steubenville, was vetoed be-
cause there Vas no complaint against
tie present system and no demand
FOR the changes sought.
The bill by Tom Reynolds to grad
uate the penalty on delinquent taxes
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-04-06

President wilson's war address to
Congress is more than an expression
of nations patriotism. 1t is an APP
peal to every instinct, every impulse,
every tradition of democracy. The
case of the American people can rest
upon no higher plane than that upon
which President Wilson has placed it,
aud his statement Of reasons is no
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-04-06

Werner c. Wilson Of Van Vert, an
employees Of the Speciality Works, had
his right wrist sprained and an ugly
cash cut III the palm of the hand,
hand was caught in a wheel, while
at work Wednesday afternoon.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-04-06

Vern Buxton, North Mill street,
employed at the Specially Works had
his left hand, between the first and
second fingers badly laeerated yes
tcrday morning, when a chisel he
he was using in doing some cabinet
work, slipped.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-04-06

less admirable than his statement of
means and methods. President Viii
son has driven straight to the heart
of the issue and Congress must res
pond.---New \ ork World.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-04-06
UnreIenting and Ruthless sWarfare of Sub
marines Finally Ends Peace Efforts
America Will Lend Herself to the Duty Of Crushing German
MIitariSm and All It Implies and Aid in World
Wide Struggle for Human Freedom
BULLETIN

WASHINGTON April $500 a.m.-Congress has just
approval of resolution declaring of exists
the United States and the German government
The Senate has already passed the
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-04-06

Common Pleas Judge Miller last
Monday afternoon called the docket
for the April term of court, but as
signed only few cases for hearing.
Judge M:ller's docket shows the
following motions:
Harry VarKirk VS. Village of FIT.
Recovery. injunction, assigned for
April 10.
Paul Junod VS.. Ire E. Wagner.
money, assigned for April 10.
John Grier VS.. County Commits
sioners, injunction, case settled and
costs paid.
w. E Corte, executor, VS.. First
National Bank, money, assigned for
April 10
John B. Schmitt ct al VS.. Frank
Eenke as treasurer, Injunction, as
signed for April 10.
James H. Riley VS.. Eulala Riley,
divorce, assigned for April 10.
The case of Lucinda Smith VS..
Ferdinand NJ. Smith, assigned for
rext Saturday, April 7.
Elmer L. Tindall vs.. Grace Tin
dali, divorce, continued off docket.
d. H. Miller VS.. w. M. Nolan, Ira
u. Wagner ct al, assigned for hear
ing on motion April 10.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-04-06

There can exist no doubt over the
standing of the American citizens of
German extraction. The German
Americans do not have to give assur-
ances of loyalty. They have steadily
shown themselves to be true and du
tiful citizens; with their blood they
have helped to build and uphold the
nation.--St louis Westliche Post.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-04-06

Coldwater Grain & Coal Co.,
throug.l their attorneys, Myers & Ny
crs yesterday afternoon filed suit
against y. G. Trippeer, praying for
judgment in the sum of $605 with
interest and costs, which amount
plaintiffs claim on bill of goods for
corn, hay ana coal sold to defendant.