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The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-05-23

some criticism that the police did
not stop a fight on the corner of state
and Center streets, few Sunday ev-
enings ago, witnessed by perhaps five
hundred people. But how cali
half dozen policemen stand guard ov-
er 40 saloons, a dozen gambling places
and be on eve'Y street corner IN the
city at the saile time to quell dis
.turbanccs, especially as we are not
now under ordinary conditions?
We have in this city an organiza-
tion who onenly and defiantly have
been lately violating and propose to
continue to violate law Of the state
THAT is very dear to the hearts OF
mos of our citizens and are doing
this against the protest of thousands
of our residents. Who is advertising
the reign of lawlessness in Marion?
Who has announced TO the world that
lsome of our state laws are annulled
| In this county. and tfat civil gov
ernmcnt IN part is overthiown Who
are enemies of the god name of our
city? Call the roll of the baseball
company and its directors and f. the
responsibility where It belongs. Sun
day base ball is in itself an out
break Of lawlessness and the actions
of this company is an insult to every
loyal citizen either Democrat or Re-
publican in the count? The adver-
tisements of this ball company for
next Sunday announces to all who
Iread them. that on that day the au-
thorlty of the state has heen sup
Iplanted in part at least by an
oligarchy of local citizens for selfish
ENDS. Somebody is responsible and
the intelligence of our citizens will
likely Tx the responsibility where 1t
belongs. d. II. BAILEY.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-05-23

Editor Mirror:
The editorial in your Tuesdays g
issue, fixing the responsibility with
the preachers or some OF them. for
the migrating to Marion of question
able characters, crooks, burglars and
the like, Is at least novel as theory
though likely only intended as a
pun.
III meant -eriously, I, personally
have no need of defense, as / have
made no criticism of the police
force or any other city official. The
only allusion | have made recently
was that Our civil officers have a
very difficult task, and deserve our
sympathy and support,
The opinion of the writer of the
article referred to, seems to be In
harmony with the opinion of many
Others, that an outbreak Of lawless-
ness has appeared in our community.
Who is responsible? Are the preach
ers? If they have Sailed to lift up
their voices and warn the people,
they are responsible. Who says they
have failed in this? Are our police
men? Backed By the energies of a
mayor who has untlrlngly sought the
enforcement of the law in our city,
in my Judgment they haye brought
about very credltable results, though
the opinion seems to have been gem
eral that the force was insufficient
In numbers to meet conditions under
ordinary circumstances. heard
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-05-23

lar Tcountsv from time 10 time and
urge that the voters, and especially
the farmers. see to it that the sue
cessor to Senator Foraker shall be
man true to the interests of the
people. That they exercise "eternal
vigilance" and not permit political
schemers to trick the mout of their
lust right to be represented" in
the Senate by one who shall really
represent them and stand for fair
play, honesty and Righteousness. =
Ohio FARMER.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-05-23

A successful flying machine has
not tyet been invented but tariff
reform comes pretty near it, Tar
iff reform has been up in the
air for long time,
The eminent politician who talks
about running Speaker Cannon for
the presidency on tariff revision
platform is due for examination as
to brain storms.
Secretary Taft says the canal
will be finished in eight years.
This is long enough for the manu-
facturer Of porch swings to make
big haul from the commission.
The unparalleled reign Of graft i'll
the building of the Pennsylvania
capitol, now being recalled by the
investigating committee. ought to
make the state democratic.
Mr.. Carnegie continues to tab
peace but the interest on his gold
bonds in the steel trust comes large
ly from the profits of armor plate
made under government contract.
The Sioux City Journal says
"It is an indication of alarm when
Mr.. ,Bryan's Commoner spits ques-
tion. " The Journal might go into
hiding until It gets over its scare
Digging is all that is neces-
sary" remarks Speaker Cannon,
referring to the canal job. The
commissioners will see TO it that
Uncle Sam "digs" frequently and
deeply.
IF you have rheumatism, ask
your druggist about Electropodes
They cure. t-th-s
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-05-23
Cheap Excursion.

Via Erie r. r. to points In the
West and Southwest. On the first
and third Tuesday OF each month,
we will have on sale, both one way
and found trip tickets at exceeding
ly low rates. Call on Mr.. l.. f.
Nebergall. Erie agent, for particu-
lars, or write
o. l.. ENOS,
Travelling Passenger Agent.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-05-23

But if Taft does take the Presi-
Dental chair, they'll certainly have
40 knock off the arms, and bolster
up the framework.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-05-23
jelection.) J

"Is there such a thing as fresh
eLincoln story2" asks the Boston
/, Herald. Probably not. But there
iare always a lot Of fresh Lincoln
sStory-telers.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-05-23

: Another objection to those rapid
}, ,airship trips, to Europe will spring
from the fact that passengers will
PINOT be able to boast of having seen
"a sea serpent on the way over.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-05-23

s Secretary Of the Interior James
R. Garfield has chopped off the
theads of some pets of senators and
congressman, in his department.
,tAnother Ohio man who is looking
Tor desirable enemies.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-05-23

Corey has just purchased a
yacht for $105,OOO but that is not
more than one tenth the cost Of
his wife.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-05-23

AT a meeting Of the New York
CITY Mothers club the other even
.ing, one of the members said "In
reality we are the silent sex".
I'VE would hate to argue the point
with her.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-05-23

Nikola Tesla says he has the
power to invent anything he pleas
es. Wish he would please to invent
a forward spring that couldn't hop
backwards.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-05-23

That Illinois club woman who is
severely criticising the Presidents
s'views on race suicide, is likely to
get herself elected a member of the
undesirable citizens association. "
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-05-23

? Another municipal election is
approaching and council has awak
ened to the fact that the tax rate
Should be reduced (until after the
election \
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-05-23

Five persons were killed and
seven wounded in an attempt to
capture Georgia negro rapist.
THE criminal escaped, but the
avengers probably figure that it
twas blood well spilled.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-05-23
Both Phone, ......-....... No. 0

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. tonight; (;
Cooler in northern portion. Friday
showers. cooler in southern por-
tion.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-05-23

The Foraker-Taft truce in Ohio
looks very much Ike a peace at
any price" stunt.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-05-23

SO the Carolina republicans want
to furnish a vice presidential candi-
date. Dark horse?
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-05-23

The "Ohio idea" seems to be
to work 'em both ways from the
middle.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-05-23

If William January is entitled to
pardon in July, why not in
MayG s%
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-05-23

Just IlgHI w Dc IupieSehteu gu
the Senate by one who shall really
represent them and stand for fair
play, honesty and Righteousness. p
Ohio Farmer.
FROM THE coMMoNER,.
"old Madrid.' Is feeling 5 very
frisky these days.
If William January is entitled to
pardon in july why not in
MayG g%N
The "Ohio idea" seems to be
to work 'em both ways from the
middle. fl
The Foraker-Taft truce in Ohio
looks very much Ike a peace at
any price" stunt.
SO the Carolina republicans want
to furnish a vice presidential candl-
date. Dark horse?
''The warpath" at the James
town exposition is still playing
bad second to the Ohio "war-
path. +"
The Anan:as club is the result
of presidential failure TO follow the
advice to "speak softly.
Having failed of election to the
senate Colonel Colt of Rhode Island
doubtless feels like 1923 callbre.
Il rarely meet an American
gentleman says Boni de Castel-
lane. They must have him spotted.
Mr.. Kipling's latest poem, "The
Sons of Martha" IS not calculated
to sell any of his books.
"Secretary Taft has Ohio in his
pocket" says republican exchange
| And Boss Cox on his conscience,
too.
When asked if Mr.. Roosevelt
would again be candidate Senator
Penrose said: 81 don't think. Z"
Quite correct.
Now there is demand for an
investigation of the watch trust.
Something wrong with the works
in the case.
The silence following the Rose
velt- Hartman incident may be the
result of little diplomacy on The
part of Mr.. Taft.
Mr.. Bryce says America has no
poets. That's what a man gets for
depending on the magazines for
his information,
Rhode Island is worrying along
with only one senator. but New
York has couple it will doubtless
be glad to iolu.
Mr.. Ryan has a mortgage on the
Jamestown exposition but ihe
chances are that not enough will
left over to interest Mr.. CorteIyou
when the next contribution colcc-
tion stunt is pulled off.
Eight years before the canal
will be completed. Plenty of tine
to pick out your porch swings and
rocking chairs.
John w. Gates admits that he
has lost a lot of money, but doubt
less feels that he has one big bet
left in his pocketbook yet.
The treasury surplus is growing
rapidly, but better salaried con-
gress knows thing or two that
it can do with it.
st. Louis thonght she had mil
lion until she counted them. That Il
what she gets for not counting
during the b'g exposition.
Mr.. Taft refused to increase
wages In the canal zone. Why
didn't we think to put congress
in the zone few months ago7
The governor of North Carolina
is prohibitionist. SO is the COVER
nor Of South Carolina. And it is
still hong time between.
| In view of the lateness of the
Ispring the man who appears with
the first Panama hat is clearly en-
titled to Carnegie hero medal.
FIVE thousand eases OF palm
leaf fans arrived at San Francisco
from Hong Kong one day last
week, There is optimism for you.
| Z.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-05-23
PROM THE ooMMoNER.. !.

"old Mpdrid.' Is feeling s very
risky these days.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-05-23

"The warpath" at the james
town exposition is still playing a
bad second to the Ohio "war-
path "
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-05-23

insanity experts testified that
Boston man did not know where
all of his money went. But why
the need Of an expert Testimony
along that line?
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-05-23

The Anan:as club is the result
of presidential failure TO follow the
advice to "speak softly. F"
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-05-23

Chlcago's ex-chief of police is
under thdictment for having col
lected campaign funds. The sec
retary Of the treasury is still at
large.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-28
AT THE THEATRES

an earnestness that brought tears TO ev-
ery eve in the audience; and his own
eyes gave evidence of moisture, too. Miss
Winslow as the young wife had din;-
cult role and played ii with delicacy and
earnestness Her last act was played
with charming womanliness and the audi
ence showed Enthusiastically that they liked
her efforts.
One OF the hits OF the evning was made
by Robert Cummings as Dave Lacy,
character which he played I'm an exceed
ingly amusing manner and never once
stepped out of the character. IL is evil
dent Mr.. Cummings is to be one of tho
staunchest favorites OF the company, If
he continues the good work he has be-
gun. Helen Reimer, IL seems hardly nee
esssary 10 say. was excellent. She play
ed the aristocratic, supercillious Mrs.
Kent In as biting and disagreeable man
ner as the author could have wished and
looked and acted the role well nigh to
perfection. May Stockton was dainty AMI
demure as the maiden aunt" Madge
Casey. Miss Stockton is pretty and pc
tite and seems TO have the requisites for
popularity. George Stuart Christie is an
other OF the newcomers who made an eX-
ceedingly pleasing first impression.
A manly. good-looking young man, with
a very pleasing voice Mr.. Christie played
H. Van Raessler Kelly in clean-cut al
together admirable manner Scott Cooper,
Jolly. unctuous comedian. was very
funny as Lon Perry and Berton Churchill
played Gus Ferris in laugh-compelling
manner. Dennis Harris also contributed
TO the fun as Bud Young. his laughable
proposal scene in the last act being ono
OF the funniest bits OF the entire evening.
Dan +. Hanlon was another merry-maker
and in the role Of Bill Ferguson won fire.
quent outbursts OF applause. Mr.. Web
ster. the stage director OF the new COM
pany, who was responsible for the exceed.
ingly smooth performance, the general
excellence OF the production-which was
really a notable one for a stock COM
pany-played DR.. Whipple in painstak-
ing manner. Lora Rogers made fetch
ing French maid.
John Flemmings played Livingston
Winthrop In a commercially sincere and
Intelligent manner. Dewitt Newing as
Hush, the Japanese butler, and William
Hoffman. as Morris. completed in wor-
thy manner a cast which could hardly
have been improved upon. AS has been
said, the stage management was partic-
ularly good and If IL is criterion of what
we may expect during the entire summer.
some delightful treats are in store for
Keith patrons.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-28
NICKEL THEATRE

The Nickel theatre yesterday had au-
diences that filled the little theatre
10 the walls and who laughed them
selves tired over the very amusing
motion pictures. "A Horse OF An
other Color" is one OF the funniest
and most novel pictures ina ginable
showing how two confidence men steal
horse from an old farmer and then,
after painting IL another color. sell IL
to the farmer. He tries TO clean and
wash the horse, and when the color
comes off he gives chase to the two
men. It is truly funny picture.
AT the Dentists" is another laugh
able picture. showing the various types
OF people found in a dental parlor.
Tight Boots" picture of a young
mans difficulty at parlor with tight
footwear, had everyone chuckling de-
lightedly, as did The New Hired Man."
and IF You Had a Wife Like Mine"
Bob Alden and the Nickel quartette
earned several hearty ,encores with the
new song success, she Was a Grand
Old Lady" and Miss Duhaime sang
sweetly, Where the River shannon
Flows"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-28
warren

Some attraction drew a gang OF men
to the roof garden" on Water street yes
terday, and their actions called the po-
lice 10 that vicinity as things grew so
warm that a woman hung out OF the
window and bade spectators TO hustle
for the watch" The police responded.
but the quiet that usually prevails about
a churchyard was in evidence about that
time, and there was nothing doing for a
short period. Later the inmates emerged
from the cellar, behind doors and score
OF other places, and continued their tol-
lity until they tired out and left the
vicinity.
Ellen Collamore. wife Of William Cola
street yesterday after an illness OF some
duration. She was a well-known and re-
spected resident and q wide circle or
friends and acQuaintances will be sad
dened by her death. She Is survived by
her husband and many relatives.
George Cole and Edward Barton took
a party of friends down the bay yester-
day on their power boat Condor. and
though the day was anything but pleas
ant, the party started in to do things just
as soon as the fishing grounds were
reached. 1t was great sport, they say.
and from appearances when they ar
rived home late In the. afternoon, one
would Judge that II was over 250 pounds
OF as handsome tautog as ever were
caught was the cargo.
Miss Kathryn German OF Pawtucket
was the guest of relatives, Mr.. and Mrs.
Thomas German, on Avenue A yesterday.
Miss Aleda Pierson OF Providence and
Miss MCGOWAN of Pawtucket were the
guests OF Miss Clara Wylie of Water
street yesterday.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-28
empire THEATRE

The presentation OF For Fair Virginia"
by the stock company at the Empire the
atre last evening was successful, and the
large and enthusiastic audience was ex-
tremely pleased. The cast is n small one,
and includes only two OF the lady men,
bers OF the company, Miss Adelaide
Boothby and Miss Louise Mitchell. The
latter has an emotional part, and she is
fully equal TO It's requirements Miss
Boothby has dainty role and proves she
has still greater accomplishments than
she bad the opportunity TO show in the
first two plays.
Little Katherine McQuaIde. who ap-
peared Ill few plays with the stock
company last year. has good role. and
does far better than could be expected
OF the average child actor.
The play is military romance. given
In four acts, the work OF Russ Wythal
1t is confined entirely to the doings in a
Southern home during the war The
master of the house. Edward Esmond. is
by birth a Northerner and in sympathy
with the Northern cause. His wife, how
ever. is equally loyal to the Southern
cause. The wife wants her husband TO
remain neutral but his loyalty 10 the
cause compels him TO join in the war.
A Southern general was the rival of
Mr.. Esmond for the hand of his future
despite her marriage to Mr.. Esmond.
Taking advantage of her husbands alb
sence during the war, the general takes
possession Of the Esmond house as his
headquarters. and subjects Mrs. Esmond
TO much torture by his attentions.
At a war council in the house the little
Esmond boy plays the part OF caves
dropper. The general leaves valuable pa
pers containing plans OF the proposed at
tacks on the Northern forces, which are
led by Mr.. Esmond, on a table. and the
boy steals them He gives them TO the
sister OF Mr.. Esmond. who Is stopping at
the house. and she. donning a male cos
tune. takes them TO Esmond. who. of
course. IL thereby given the advantage
over the Southern forces and defeats
them.
Rodgers Barker has the role of Mr.. Es-
mond and does very creditably with the
limited opportunities afforded him Al
Roberts has the real leading role. and
although lie seems rather nervous at
times his acting Is natural. David Wal
ters assumes the role of the Southern
general. and Is seen TO good advantage
James Kennedy has negro role and
does good work. The other characters
are in competent hands.
Between the acts there are illustrated
songs sung by willard Dyer and moving
pictures.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-28
MAYORS PORTRAIT
ON EXHIBITION

The citys portrait OF Mayor p. j.
Mccarthy by Jean Paul SelinRer, the
celebrated Boston artist. was placed on
exhibition yesterday at the Rhode Is
land School OF Design in order that
the general public might be afforded
an opportunity TO view the canvas be-
fore II was hung in the city hall II
was by special request that this de-
parture from precedent was in
augurated, the committee believing
that such work OF art should be ex-
hibited in the leading art institution
of the city.
The portrait is unquestionably one Of
the artists finest achievements and is
a remarkable presentment of virlle
personality. as well as an excellent
likeness, though somewhat idealiZed.
The special committee OF the city
council appointed 10 obtain the portrait
consists of G. Richmond Parsons.
chairman; Henry A. Carpenter. Michael
A. Rattigan. John Kelso. Thomas ].
Flynn. owen McMann and George i.
Peterson.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-28
THE LYRIC

The management OF the Lyric is to
be congratulated on the excellent pro-
gram at the theatre for the former
part of this week. The admission price
has been reduced to FIVE cents, but
the quality OF the entertainment is
even better than before
There are a very large number of
moving pictures, all new, and some
of the best of the latest. Popular IL
lustrated songs are also sung success
fully by Jess Travers. John u. Griffin
lends valuable assistance to the enter
tainment
There will be a change In the pro-
gram on Thursday.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-28
A MUDDER TO
WIN THE LAUREATE

New York. May 27.--Over a track that
was deep with slush and through a rain
storm that made N impossible to see the
horses until the last furlong was reach
ed. Frizette. Hamburg filly. from j. II.
Keene : stable, added as starter at the
last moment, upheld the fame OF her sire
as a mudder by winning the Laureate
stakes at Belmont Park yesterday. beat
ing out Magazine. a long shot by FIVE
lengths. McCarter had things his own
way in the Cosmopolitan handicap until
he came into the stretch, Here Notter
brought up Frank Gill and forced Miller
20 a hard drive TO win by short neck.
Tommy Wsddell was disqualified in the
last race for fouling Smiling Tom and
Miller was reprimanded for rough riding
Summaries:
First race. 6IR furlongs. main course
Aletheuo. los (Miller). 10 5, won; Prince
Hamburg. 124 d<oerneD, TO 8, second: /:
Pantoufe, ll3 tE. Duganl, 10 l. third'
Time 1:l9 4-5 Linnepe also ran.
Second race, Az furlongs straight-
Lady Winifred, 81 (E. Dugan), l3 10 o.
won Spooner. 10 (Miller). TO 2. second; |;
Cohort, 107 Oowe), 4 10 /, third. Time