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The Marshall republican., 1902-01-31
1siis . strange STORY.

Springfield. H., January 2t.-Mrs.
Sarah Todd, . woman who bss bern
living 10 Springhsld during the last
year. appeared sS the ONCE VI States
Attorney Shut to-day. and asked bis
SssistauCe In The matter NJ ps owing
her Identity % . daughter NJ Abraham
LlnOolu. The stato's attorney WAs
dumSouuded BY he request and BY the
story which the woman sfterwsrd told
him. So far VI he could ASCERTAIN
the woman Was rational, but other
circumstances indicate thss her mind
IL unbalanced. Recently she gave the
newspapers . most remarksble tale III
how her two boys were kidnapped from
her several years ego, and while the
story has not been ditprOved, Il "
not believed. ThotSls she told to-day
!. believed ~ b. another Oi the sams
sort.
Mrs. Todd saga shs- was- reared by
Robert and Jane Todd, who resided
two and One-hsli miles Of Chambers.
burg In Pike county. They always,
she says, refused u tell her her name,
but = friend, she says. tbld her she
was Ltne0ln's. daughter. She says,
too, she remembers that Lincoln call
I'd ~ her home one time and that he
had . discussion with the TOdds con.
corning her. Mrs. Todd says she
wanted her fOster father ~ seat her the
name Of her parents. but he refused ~
do 10, and when she wss 10 years old
she left him. A. the time she went
away she was given $2008.
The woman says, that ut the time he
WAS asssssinsted Lincoln was the
owner Of q tract Of land near Peters.
burg which his estate failed tO obtain.
She saws the present hOlders have
possession illegally. and she desires
70 establish her identity IN order TO
get the land.
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The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1902-04-17
A FABLE.

Once upon = Time, q Youth who
had nice curly hairand Aspirations,
bnt who had to Work in dry
goods store, saved up his Money,
and Spent his vacation at 'sThe
Lake. which was a Summer Re-
sort. After much practice he
Could say Most anything without
using the letter r and Always
carried a Small pair of scales to
Weigh his words. He wore Nice
white Ducks and a Sweater, be-
sides college pin, Dress-suit
case, banjo and Some Golf
clubs, SO you can see he was Well
prepared.
After his Arrival he Spent his
time on the Veranda and his
money on the Slot machines until
he was introduced to Beautiful
Young Thing, a bud who was
Quite taken with his lovely Ways.
He was Presented to Papa and
Mamma and made Real nice ap-
pearance for Almost week, in
Fact until catastrophe Happened
which has Wrecked his vounp
life. Becoming careless one eve-
ening he Ran down to dinner and
Left the scales in his Boudoir.
The Young Thing never dreaming
of the Mine her innocent Words
were to Explode asked if Golf or
Sailing made him Late, and Oh,
the Horror of it all! After those
Faultless hours, aye, those Fault
less days, he said Neither.
The Young Thing and her
Mother both tainted and the
Whole dining room was in an
Uproar The father After gasp
ing for Breath, had the young man
elected, and he Came home on the
next train.
Moral: Either, neither or neith-
er or either or either is correct
but it's not good form.
III. E. M.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1902-04-17
AmeriCanizatiOn.

What is the meaning of the term
AUGMENTATION? 1t is constantly
being used in connection with
various foreign nations in man.
ner to convey some additional
meaning to our minds besides
civilization.
Probably the best way to find
out it's meaning is to compare the
United States of America with an
other nation, viz. England, speak
ing the same language and having
many institutions in common with
it, and often referred to as likely
to become Americanized. The diff
ference should show the meaning.
The popular theory and belief is
that England is governed in a
most despotic manner by mon
arch and the United States by the
People for the People. In fact
the government of England is a
Limited Monarchy-how very linn
tied will presently be shown-and
that of the United States is By
Money. For Money. Exception
may be taken by many persons to
the statement as fact that the
government of this country is by
money for money, but does anyone
really doubt that such is the case
Newspapers when read as a whole
are an excellent index to the
thoughts and feelings of the gen.
eral mass of people who constitute
the community i'll which those
newspapers are published, and
scarcely day passes without some
reference being made directly OF
implied in the United States to a
powerful lobby being at work with
large sums of money to influence
legislation, or to some court being
influenced by some wealthy cor
poration or individual. Other
references are made in terms OF
praise of their smartness rather
than opprobrium to public officials
who accumulate great wealth while
administering their offices. In all
these cases the allusion is made as
tho the use of money for these
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1902-04-17

purposes is the only natural and
proper method of doing things.
Can anyone find reference of this
kind in any English paper?
Under the English system of
government the distinction be-
tween the Legislative and executive
branches is sharply defined and
the latter is in no case permitted
to encroach on the former. What
ever the Legislative branch has de-
termined for the law of the coun-
try, that the executive enforces
without expressing opinions as to
its merits. Civil service rules ap-
ply to nearly all the executive,
and all judges are appointed for
life during good behavior. Con-
sequently no one is dependent on
pleasing any individual or corpo-
ration in order to retain office.
The sovereign is the head of the
executive branch, but can only act
through his Ministers and the
Ministers are accountable to par
lament III everything. Altho all
prosecutions, ETC., must be under
taken in the name of the sovereign
or attorney general, it is not nee
essary to persuade an official to
take any action in the matter, but
any aggrieved person can carry on
the proceedings. Outside of the
civil service nearly all public rep
resentatives and Office holders are
placed in position in which they
are bound to spend far more than
they receive, (members of parlia-
ment, mayors, aldermen, guardians
of the poor, etc., receiving no re-
muneration whatsoever) conse-
quently a class of persons is at
tracted to such positions who are
seeking honor and distinction and
not money.
On the contrary we find in the
United States that in nearly every
district subordinate officials who
have taken an oath of Office to
enforce the law make an announces
ment of their policy during their
term of Office, setting forth those
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1902-04-17

existing provisions of the law
which they do not believe it for
the good of their district to en-
force and also provisions which
they consider should have been
made and which they will carry
out as tho such was the law.
With the exception of few of
the highest Offices in the state and
country all public positions have
an ample salary or fee system at
tached to them, with the result
that scheming and dishonest per-
sons are attracted equally with
those seeking honor and in pro-
portion as the positions have be-
come dishonored, SO honorable
men have deserted the field.
The chief difference between the
citizen of the United States and
the subjects Of King Edward would
seem to be that both in their pub
lie and private life the former are
impeIled by the desire to enrich
themselves, due no doubt to the
fact that wealth is the measure of
an individuals social standing,
whereas in England a different
social scale exists and the only
way a man can be raised in that
scale other than by heritage is
through eminent and honorable
public service. In addition, in the
United States no matter In what
way man succeeds-providingh he
does succeed he is lionized, but
let man once be shown to have
done dishonorable deed he must
count on the most complete social
ostracism for all time. E. Ct. A. :
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1902-04-17
be more readily answered.

showing that less than HVe per
cent of the wage earners, or more
properly speaking, common labor
ers, in New York city are mem
bers of any church, we see that
our question must be answered in
the negative. And how could it
be otherwise? Placed under such
conditions as he is; existing in
some neighborhood where healthy
environments for himself, his
family and his children are i'm
possible; when those whom he
holds dearest suffer for want of
decent food and die because of
unsanitary conditions; meek and
mild tho he may be, his spirit
revolts at such conditions. He
sees the science and luxury of the
more favored ones almost within
his reach, and he feels that his
burden is heavy and that Chris
tianity, for all it's teachings and
doctrines, fails to reach him in
his trouble.
Added to this, his employment
is very often uncertain and the
loss of single days work means
for him the loss of the necessities
of life for his family. While at
his work he is considered part of
a machine by his employer, and
the nearer he realizes that point
the better workman he is rated.
He knows that unless he does at
tain the required proficiency that
he will lose his place-a place
which thousands are waiting to
seize-sthousands who are suffer
ing for the necessities of life as he
knows he will suffer if he loses
his employment.
And yet you want and expect
this man to feel the fellowship Of
the church. To sit in it's comfort
able pews; to listen to its fine
music, its eloquent minister; at the
same time subscribe to its various
funds out of his ST. a day. Is this
reasonable? Is it just to expect
or look for? And yet you an
swer-there are churches and
missions for the dollar-a-day man
where he can feel at ease and
where, if want stares him in the
face, soup, bed and blankets will
be furnished him, coal for his FAM
ily--and he becomes an object of
charity. Of course the supply and
fountain head Of this aid to him is
the employer who laid him off and
the landlord who extorted rent
from him when he was employed.
These two aid him now-the re-
suit of their ambition and avarice
while he, looking Want in the
| face. sees under these conditions
no comfort or aid in the story of
the lowly Nazarene. It is not
difficult to see his end. He feels
himself covered and enveloped
with cloak through which the
sun never shines, a sense of in
justice never leaves him, and he
sees in the present no JOY or hap
piness, in the future no hope.
And so driven about, bit by bit
his self-reliance departs. the sight
Of his wife and little ones poorly
clad and hungry causes him to
lose heart, to lose faith In man,
faith in God.
Day by day, week by week, year
by year, he ages and weakens; as
he grows old he encounters more
difficulty in obtaining work in the
fierce competitive field of labor;
until by-and-by some period of
unemployment more prolonged
than usual overtakes him, and he
ceases to struggle and becomes, in
the language of the fashionable
rhymer, lapsed and cynical man
Tor a lost soul. r. Q. L. 4
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1902-04-17

term? Does the dollar
day man, going down
the street at Z a. IN with
his dinner pail in his hand, rep
resent the church and the Chris
tan of the twentieth century, or
is it better represented by he who
comes in his automobile, riding in
luxury among its cushions, at lO
O'Clock? If you and [ were to an
swer this question, which would
we say represented to our minds
the embodiment of the Christian
of today as he is recognized by
society and the world at large?
Necessarily the answer to this
question must depend largely up
on your definition of a Christian.
If he is one who takes no thought
for the morrow. according to the
teachings of the criptures, nor
lays up for himself treasures on
earth, then it is plain enough that
the dinner pail man can easily be
Christian.
Ever since the establishment of
Christianity by its founder, ascot
icism has been held to be one of
the most logical outcomes of the
Christian belief. We read in the
Scriptures of this one and that one
throwing away his earthly goods
and giving himself to the work of
the Master, and for those who re-
fuse to do this we find threats of
punishment in the life to come.
And yet in spite of all these warm
ings, humankind has gone ahead
boarding it's worldly possessions
and hoping that at the last mo-
ment it may be granted the re-
wards of the future.
The great teacher understood
clearly the difference between life
as it should be and mere strug-
gle for existence. We know how
He sent His disciples out with
empty purses and told them His
Master would provide for them.
This seems to be the underlying
idea in his philosophy-that men
should not hoard up treasures, but
should be willing to share with
their fellows and bring into life
that contentment which would
make it bright and joyous. Thus
it seems, according to Biblical
teaching, that he who has few
wants, lives closest to nature and
leaves the vanities of life alone,
with all it's shining and shallow
splendor, approaches nearest to
the Christian ideal.
And now the question arises
Is the dollar day man nearest to
the ideal placed before us, or does
he upon whom Fortune has show
cred her favors and rewards rep
resent the. twentieth century
church and Christianity? Is the
church of today really in sympa-
thy with the wage Garner; with
his aims, his outlook in life, his
Joys and his sorrows? Of course
the church and the churchman
says Yes, but does he really mean
it? Is it not a fact that the
church reaches forth warmer and
gladder hand to the well-dressed,
cultured man than to his more
uncouth brother? Is it not true
that the softest cushion and best
seat are reserved for the former
while any rear seat and INSTRUCTED
view will do for the latter? Is il
not fact that we do not worship
Christ, but Mammon. that in
church life, in public life, the one
aim to be attained is Mammoth
IF this is so, our first question can
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1902-04-17
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The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1902-04-17
Paper Read Before the Chautauqud Circle.

RE these two ideas com
patible? Is it possible
for the man working fol
a dollar a day to be a
good Christian, in the
modern sense of the
term? Does the dollar
a day man, going down
llll z usf |,
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-03-02
BEDsTEAD WORTH A FORTUNE.
Charles Slept in 1t and Its Owner Re-
fused $4,000.

There are not many wealthy collectors
In Europe who have not tried in vain to
buy the magnificent carved oak bed and
overhangings belonging to Mr.. John Eus-
tace, a yeoman farmer, at Elmers Farm
house, just outside Upton. This is one OF
the most famous. beds in the world, and
was slept in by Charles I, and Mr.. Eus-
tace has refused sums varying from s75.-
600 to s125, 900.
It even beats in value the two Louis
XIV tables which the Duke of Leeds sold
last July for 5000, and is a really SPLEEN
did piece of work. The King of Denmark
offered the fortunate farmer $50 600 for it
five years ago, but the best offer was
made last year by Mr.. Paramore, the mil
lionaire and connoisseur
But it is the owners pride that. even
during the worst years of depression in
farming, when an agriculturist is the I'M
luckiest of breadwinners, he has been
able to point to the famous relic and de-
clare that though nearly penniless. he has
refused fortune on an average once
month. and the luck OF the heirloom al
ways pulls him around again. The bed,
which Is of black oak and over $50 years
old, came out OF Bethune Castle $40 years
ago. and no banking account on earth
can buy it. 1t will remain at Upton as
long as its owners family lasts-Cincin-
natl Commercial Tribune. 49,
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-03-02

WASHINGTON. D.. C.. PoSTOFFICE, NOTICE.
Should be read daily. as changes may occur
at any time.
FOREIGN MAILS are forwarded 10 the ports
OF sailing daily, and the schedule Of closiDgs is
arranged the presumption OF their uninter
rupted overland transit. For thu week ending
March s, 1902, the last connecting closes will be
made from the MAIN OFFICE as follows
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-03-02
Woman's House Gown. No. 4O78.
To be made with or without the Fitted
Lining.

Dainty and attractive house gowns are essential
10 every woman's wardrobe. This pretty, yet sim,
pie. model is shown in pale blue lawn dotted
with black worn with tie and waist ribbon oil
black velvet and is charming. both in its color
scheme and design but all the lighter weight
cotton fabrics, chalIi, yelling and albatross are
equally suitable
The foundation lining is spugly fitted, but ex-
tends TO the waist ling only, and on IT are ar
ranged the upper or waist portions. The front
is tucked to yoke depth only and forms soft, be.
coming folds the bust, but the back is tucked
for its entire length, SO giving slender effect TO
the figure. The under cores are covered
smoothly with the material and provide salts
factory fit. The lowery or Skirt portion Is full
enough for grace and freedom, and is finished with
a graduated tucked founce that can be omitted
when plain skirt is preferred The sleeves are
in the latest st~le, tucked from the shoulders to
well below the elbows, then left frnn to form
soft puffs and finished iwith9pointed cuffs at the
wrists At the neck is a stock that closes with
the gown at the centre front.
To cut this gown fora woman Of medium size.
IL yards of material 27oinehes wide, 9ia yards 80
inches wide, ~ yards Al inches wide, Will be
required.
The pattern, 407s. is cut In sizes for 80, "a,
SO, IS and i0-inch bust measure.
For this pattern, send Toe enclosed in letter
addressed to Pattern Z Department, Washington
Times. II wanted in sJ'hurrp, send 2-eent stamp
for postage. Be sure and state number and size
Of pattern wanted. and write address plainly.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-03-02
HAWAITS LAWMAKERS.
Congress Responsible for the Franks of
Queer Legislature.

The Republican minority of both houses
did well in saving the country from a
number of disgraceful measures. Per-
sistent effort was made to saddle the
city with ffty-year franchise in favor
of the Tramway Company; attempt was
made to legalize gambling, and to revive
kahunaism; compulsory vaccination was
repealed, and reduction of dog tax
made a pet measure
An act to create counties and munich
palities. i'll drawn and badly considered
in the lower house. was passed by them
for the Senate to amend, but that body
passed 1t defantly, with all its crudities,
because the minority did not like it as ii
stood. Much disappointment was felt by
them. at the bill. Home Rulers and a GER
tain foreign element hoped thereby to
''curtail the Governors power by placing
appointments and expenditures in the
hands of native voters organized to put
down the power of the whites"
Practically the whole session was taken
up with childish wrangling Desirable
measures for the promotion of government
and public welfare were neglected or stu
diously blocked in committee, as in the
case Of the loan measure and appropria-
ton bills, expecting thereby to force an
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-03-02

extension of the session which had been
refused them on the ground that the
methods of the present session had been
so wasteful of both. time and money with
little to show for a large expenditure of
public funds
At the close of Ihc regular term they
were Immediately cSlted in special session
TO consider the appropriations, and the
same inability to roptne themselves to
the duty they We're! caffed for was mani
fest. The time limit expired before the
act was through its third reading, and the
sessiQ? had TO be extended several days
for this purpose, finally adjourned July
"a, at an expense to the country OF $4,000
for its term of sixty days, and $4,000 for
its thirty days extra session; far ex-
cceoing the most expensive previous legls-
lature known in these islands, which was
in 1886, when s49,9s403 was required to
defray the expenses of its long session OF
1923 days.-Thrum Hawaiian Annual
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