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The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-03-20
Result Of RooseveIt-MeI.
len Talk Is Unknown.
WAS NOT LENGTHY
The President Will Publicly Define
His Position on the Railroad
Question Before Long.

Washington. March 2O-Tho con
ference between President Roosevelt
and Charles s. Mellen, president oj
the New York. New Haven & Hart
ford railroad, on the railroad situa
tion took place at the White House
Tuesday. 1t lasted not more than 81
minutes, No statement as to the par
ticular questions discussed was made
at the White House and Mr.. Mellep
declined to talk. He referred his in
quirers TO Secretary Loeb. adding
that anything he might say might be
construed as having bearing upon
the situation.
Mr.. Mellen was asked whether he
would again visit the White House
but he replied that he did not expect
to unless sent for. Almost in the
same breath. however, he said that
perhaps he might come after all, even
II not sent for. as he is In the habi;
OF making frequent trips to the capi
tal
Roosevelt has had visits from half a
dozen well known financiers and rail
road men, with all OF whom he has
discussed the railroad situation
These include ]. p. Morgan and James
Spoyer. of New York; President
Stickney, of the Chicago Great West
ern: B. F. Yoakum, chairman Of the
board of directors of the Chicago
Rock Island & Pacific Z, II. Harri
man, OF the Union Pacific, and Charles
S. Mellcn. of the New York New
Haven q Hartford railroad.
All OF these persons have made rec
concentrations as to whether the pres
ident should recommend additional
railway legislation and most OF them
have urged him to make statement
defining his attitude in explicit terms
with view to allaying any public
misapprehension that may exist
Generally there has been but little
approach to unanimity in these recon-
mendations. The president referred
his callers to his public declarations
upon this subject and told them he
means to be consistent with what he
has already said.
The president says that he Is learn
ing all he can regarding the railroad
situation and that he intends to con
tinuc TO consult with railroad people
and others. II Is understood he If
making inquiries on points pertaining
to federal supervision and control of
the railroads, an appraiscment Of the
physical valuation OF such properties
and on the issue of various forms OF
indie btedness.
When he has made up his mind and
IL ready 10 tell the public Just what
bis attitude Is on the railroad Issue
ne will do so in a speech or in mes
sago to congress. Some expressions
from him are expected on the railroad
question during the next few months
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-03-20
MINOR MENTION.

Heavy rains have caused the rivers
OF northern California 10 overflow aLt
great damage has resulted.
Arbitration between the state ant
tho railways may settle the diffcrcn
ccs over commodity rates and the agi
tation for lower passenger fares or
railroads in Minnesota.
Justice Moody, OF the supreme court
OF the United States, has allowed ?
writ OF error TO bring to The court the
case involving the consolidation of the
cities OF Pittsburg and Allegheny.
Brig. Gen. John Moore. U. s. A.
retired, former surgeon general Of the
army. is dead at Washington. aged 81
years. He served at the head OF the
medical department Of the army from
1856 to 1890.
Mrs. Annie Hoyt, 81 years of age
was burned to death and her son
Thomas, aged 49, was so severely
burned that he probably will die
when lamp exploded in their home
in Jersey City.
All the laborers in the mills OF the
Republic Iron e. Steel Company al
East Chicago. have struck for higher
wages. 200 men walking out and
completely tying up the establish
ments. The men have been receiving
&l.75 day and demand 81.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-03-20
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The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-03-20
Was Followed by Detect
ives at Erie, Pa.
MADE A MISTAKE.
Search for q Kidnapped Boy fnde'
When SIeuths Ran Against a
Case Of Mistaken Identity.

Erie, Pa, March 20.--Early thi,
morning detectives returned from tn,
search and reported that the boy sup
posed to have been Horace Marvin
jr., Of Kits Hammock, Del, is the sol
of a Fredonia, N. Y, couple. 1t Seems
that woman of Fredonia separated
from her husband and pending pro
ceedings for a divorce brought heI
young son to this city. According Il
the authorities this boy answers the
general description of young Marvin
At s o'clock last night 1t was sait
several detectives found a clue to tn,
boys whereabouts and shortly after
that hour a number Of officers lefi
Erie in carriages for a point locatet
three miles outside of the city limits
The search was very complicated
Apparently no two persons were
working in conjunction and as re
suit numerous reports concerning the
kidnapped lad were in circulation
Although the boys presence hat
been suspected here since Monday af
ternoon, the local police authorities
were not notified OF the fact and die
not take up the search until Tuesday
Attorney A. p. Howard was positive
during the last two days that he conlt
produce the missing boy, but not be
before DR.. Marvin came to Erie from
Delaware. r
Late last night District Attorney
Clifford. of Erie county, called upor
Howard and demanded that he pro
duce the boy A conference was ar
ranged and shortly after midnight
Mayor Liebel, Clifford, Assistant Dis
trict Attorney Carroll. Chief of Police
Wagner and detectives, representing
private agencies. accompanied by At
Howard, went to the home OF
Mrs. Belle Stirks. No. 2124 Myrtle
street. at which place Attorney How
ard insisted the Marvin lad was 10
Gated.
The lad was readily produced and
the resemblance to the description Of
young Marvin was instantly apparent
Chief OF Police. Wagner placed every
one in the house under arrest and II
was not until after DR.. Bell, an Erie
physician, stated positively that he
had treated the boy in Erie before
Horace Marvin was kidnapped that
the officials realized mistake had
been made. It then developed thai
the boy was from Fredonia,; n. Y.
The officials Immediately dispersed
and the search for Horace Marvin t.
Erie ceased.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-03-20
RIVERS RISE AGAIN.
Another Flood Is Expected In ths
Pittsburg District.


Pittsburg, March 20.--Thc Monon'
Eahela, Allegheny. Ohio, YoughiO
gheny and Kiskiminetas rivers are ris'
ing rapidly on account of heavy rains
throughout western Pennsylvania
Creeks In this vicinity are already
swollen beyond their banks. Az 10
o'clock last night the stage registered
here was l6 feet. Forecaster Penny.
witt, Of the weather bureau, predicts
a 25-foot stage by this afternoon. u
this stage is realized 1t is sufficient to
inundate the l9wlands OF Allegheny
county.
Everybody located in the food zone
Is taking precautions to protect prop
erty. People are moving out OF the
houses located In the lower part OF
Allegheny. Business houses In the
down town district of Pittsburg and
Allegheny are moving their goods to
higher floors after majority OF them
had Just finished moving the goods
into Easements, following the recent
great food. 2flt
AT Connellsvlle, Pa, the Youghio
gheny river is rising remarkably fast
Throughout that vicinity It Is said the
high water will exceed that OF last
week. Mount creek rose foot higher
Tuesday than during the last food
The tracks OF the Pennsylvania rail
road are submerged between Con
nellsville and Scottdale. Over half the
trahic was abandoned on the main
line last night. Dunbar creek over
flowed its banks, inundnting portion
OF Dunbar, while New Haven Is OIL
most submerged. gf
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-03-20
indictments for Alleged Conspiracy.

Baltimore, March Colin Bryan,
former city solicitor, and Walter A.
Mason, national bank examiner, were
indicted Tuesday by the grand jury
Tuesday on charge of conspring to
defraud the Munich Reinsurance Co.
out Of 1850. At the time of the al
legged conspiracy, March 30, 1906, Mr..
Bryan was president and Mason was
treasurer of the United Surety Co., Of
this city. II is alleged that by mis-
representations Bryan and Mason in
duced the Munich company to invest
the amountinamedi in the capital stock
Of the company. Bail was fixed at
$1,000 each and was given by Bryan.
Mason Is said to be In the west on
government business.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-03-20

Columbus. o., March 20.-Statc
Dairy and Food Commissioners Dun.
lap has issued letter to the retail
drug trade warning the druggists
against the use OF wood alcohol in the
compounding of drugs, whether for
internal or external use. Also against
the use OF low grade alcohols. He an
nounces his intention to enforce the
laws as to these matters and also the
law as to labels, with strict regard.
He advises all druggists to provide
themselves with copies Of the United
States Pharmacopoeia and to see that
their products meet the requirements
of that publication.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-03-20
lssued ! Temporary lnlunctIon.

CtQclnnRti, March 2O.AA receiver.
shtpffor nle Peoples Gas and Electric
Nstt Company Of Xenia. o., an Ohio
corporation controlled by the Western
Gas and Electric Light Investment
Co.. a corporation with Offices In Chi.
cago, was asked In the United States
court here Tuesday by Evelyn Bird OF
Chicago. q holder OF bonds OF the
xenis company. 1t is charged that
the company has been mismanagcd.
A temporary injunction was issued
against the xenia sheriff. the Western
Qas and Investment Co and others,
oofelddinS any disposition OF the plant
- ~ eoSuines pending the receiver
eh(p enjt March 22 was nxcd as the
oete for hearing argumen6 on the
motion.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-03-20
ELLIS lNTfRpRtTs THE LAW.
He Issues Statement Regarding
Election Of Township Officers This
Fall,

Columbus, o., March 2O.--In an
opinion rendered to Secretary OF
State Thompson, Attorney General
Ellis makes an Interpretation of the
law as to what township officers are
to be elected at the municipal cleo
tons to be held this fall
He holds that Successors will be
elected at that election to all justices
of the peace and township trustees
who were elected in November, 1904,
and qualified In 1906 that successors
will not be chosen this fall TO con-
stables who were elected IN Novem.
Der, 1905, for three years. The sue.
cessors to these are not to be elected
until November, 1909, and will take
their Offices I'm January, 1910.
Township trustees who we're elect.
ed In 1905 for three years will serve
until January, 1910. their successors
being elected in November, 1909
Township trustees who were elected
I'm April, 1903. and November, 1904,
will have their SUCCESSORS elected In
November 1907. for two years each.
All assessors will be elected again
at the election next November.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-03-20
A Crash al : cros.tno.

Pottsyille, Pa. March 2O.--A Phila,
delphia x Reading freight train ran
down carriage containing three
oncials of the schuylkill Haven Gas
Co., at crossing three miles south
OF here Tuesday, and probably fatally
injured two OF them. The injured
James Bowen, superintendent Of thu
company. who is suffering with .
broken back. Charles Kline. Cresso
na, badly cut aboutsthe body. head and
legs. william KromInss. Cressona
X hoth Leg broken and Believed TO v
fatslly Injured.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-03-20
The IhaW Trial.

New York, March 20.--By prolong
ing his cross.examination of ono OF the
alienists introduced by the defense
to testify that Harry X. Thaw was III.
sane when be killed Stanford White
District Attorney Jerome made it i'm.
possible for the defense to finally
close its case Tuesday. When ad
Journment was taken there was pend
ing only the matter Of the admission
of letter written by Thaw to Dcnni
son Lyon, q Pittshurg banker, which
Mr.. Delmas said would help TO ilS
the young mans state of mind befor,
the tragedy.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-03-20
Murder and Incendlarism.

Sedalia. Mo-, March 2O.-Franh
Smith, farmer. aged 80 years. was
shot and killed at his home near Lis
bon early Tuesday by an unknown
person who escaped. Mrs. Smith dis
covered the house to be In flames an6
awakened her husband, who was Just
emerging from the front door when
shot II is believed the fire was
started by the assassin.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-03-20
Ar. Preparing for a Naval Attack.

Mobile. Ala, March 20.-The steam
or Mercator. arriving here from Pucr
20 Coriez. Honduras. reports that with
ia the past two weeks the Honduras
government has drafted practically
all the men Of that place. When the
Mcrcator left Puerto Cortez, what
men were left. aided by some women
were throwing up entertainments tc
protect the place from threatened
attack by the Nicaraguan navy.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-03-20
Thomas Bailey AIdrich Dies.

Boston. March 20.--Thomas Bailey
Aldrich the author, died at his home
in this city Tuesday. He failed to
rally from surgical operation per
formed about a month ago. He was
born at Portsmouth, y. H.. November
II, 1896. He held editorial positions
on the New York Evening Mirror
the Home Journal and for a time ed
tied the Atlantic Monthly. He was
the author OF many books of fictior
and poetry.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-03-20
viii supply Ca. to Many cities.

Cincinnati, March 2O.-Negotia'
tions which were in progress for
more than year are completed Tor
the lease OF the Cincinnati, Newport
and Covington Light and Traction Co.
by the Columbia Gas and Electric Co
The company owns thousands of acres
of gas lands in West Virginia and Q
short tinc ago acquired control ol
the Cleveland gas properties. IT Is
said to be the intention OF the Co
lumbia company to pipe gas to Gov
ington and Newport and eventually
to Cincinnati, supplying natural gas
to this CITY
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-03-20
survey Of sraziIlan Rlx.r..

A survey has been authorized By the
Brazilian government OF the River,
Purus, Acre and Jurua, with the OBJ
1ect OF improving the navigation upor
them There seems to be no prospect
OF the great Amazonas territor.
reached by these rivers being opened
up In any other way.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-03-20
Saved by Hope.

We are saved by hope. Never man
hoped too much, or repented that he
had hoped. The plague is that we
don't hope in God half enough. Hope
never hurt any one--never yet in
terfered with duty; nay, it always
strengthens to the performance OF
duty, gives courage, and clears the
judgment. Hope Is the most rational
thing In the universe. George Mac
Donald.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-03-20
Neither Ship Can be Saved.

London. March 20.--The White Stai
line steamer Suevic. which ran ashore
near the Lizard lighthouse March II
Is still in an exceedingly dangerous
position. There appears to be, but lit
tie chance OF relocating the steamer
The seas are running high and IL Is
thought that If she remains long ir
her present position she will break IL
two. The work of salvage has had tt
be discontinued. The steamer Jebba
which ran aground March Is almosi
within sight of the Suevic, also is ii
a dangerous position and there Is lit
tie hope OF saving this vessel
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-03-20
RaiIroaders' Wage. to be Raised.

Owosso. Mich. March 2O.-Gencra
Manager Lowell OF the Ann Arboi
road. has completed arrangements
with the employees which involve al
increase in wages amounting to II
per cent. for conductors, switchmcn
hrakemen, engineers and firemen.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-03-20
Thaw Donates to Flood Sufferers.

Pittsburg. March 20.-Mayor Guth
ric. of this city. received a letter
Tuesday from Harry X. Thaw ir
which check for 800 was enclosed
TO aid persons suffering from the
flood OF last week. Tho mayor re
piled that no fund had been raised ir
Pittsburg, huts that one had beer
raised in Allegheny and asked whal
disposition should be made OF the
money.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-03-20
Life 10 What W. Mako n.

Each day is a little chapter in youl
book OF life. Some days are sweet
and some are sad. Hut you may be
sure OF one thing, and that is that
you are the author Of your own book
and every chaptcr--sad or sweet--is
OF your own making
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-03-20
Christian Fortitude.

As the vacant air we breathe Is
full OF germs Of this worlds life, SC
what seems the empty things Of com
mon life are full Of potencies for life
eternal. Our passing spites and wor.
ries may he sordid enough; but ths
thankfulness and patience which
overcome them belong to world
which passeth not swsy.--Henry M
Gwatkin.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-03-20
strength Of ssxsraus..

Wine OF medium strength contains
sIs to 10 per cent Of alcohol; port
wine, 10 per cent; sherry, from 15 to
Il per cent; champagne. 8 90 9 per
cent beer averages from to 9 per
cent whiskey, about So per cent; ;
brandy. about 80 per cent.---Automo.
bile Magazine.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-03-20
R.d Cross WIN Hsip FIeod suWerSas. a7a5.

Columbus, O., March 2O--At the re.
quest Of Gov Harris, who Is president
Of the Ohio branch Of the He'd Cross,
that organization has undertaken the
work OF raising means with which to
relieve the food sufferers IN the
southern part OF the state. The state
ofF,cers OF the Ohio branch met here
Tuesday and resolved to call upon the
churches and commercial bodies Of
the state for help. A resolution was
adopted calling upon the national or.
ganization of the Red Cross for $4,000
for use in this work and asking Cleve.
land. Cincinnati and Toledo Red Cross
organisations for aid.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-03-20
ohio aIv.r a.eede. At Cincinnati.

Cincinnati, Marcl 20:-The Ohio
river began 10 recede Tuesday after
noon and at Q O'Clock last night regis,
tered 6l.9 feet, fall OF two-tcnths in
five hours. II is now believed that
the flood here Is practically over and
nothing but violent local storms, sud
denly swelling the Ohio and tribu
taries will materially change the stu
alton.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-03-20
Schools Close Because Of epldemIe.

Chagrin Falls, o., March 90
Measles is epidemic here and Tuesday
the public schools were closed on ac
count OF II. II Is estimated that In
the village 200 children ara down
with the disease. Many have pneu
m0nia with the measles. There have
been -four deaths within the past few
days from The disease
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-03-20
EaIlina Wall Killed Two Men.

Baltimore. March 2O.-Jacob Balynr
and Louis Elenoff were killed ant
Louis Balynn was injured by the col
lapse of a wall OF a house on Norf
High street, Tuesday The men Were
tearing down the wall when 1t fell mp
on them
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-03-20
steel Plant Tied Up by 4 Strike.

Hammond. Ind. March 2O.--Or
Tuesday 800 men employed by the In
ter-State Steel Co. struck for an ad
vance Of 20 cents day. The greatel
part OF the men who went out are
laborers, but the strike has practical
ly tied up the plant.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-03-20
Walsh Must Appear and Plead.

Chicago, March 20.---Judge Andcr
son In the federal court Tuesday de
cided that John II. Walsh. ex-presi
dent OF the Chicago national bank
should appear before him April !:
and enter his plea TO the 100 counts O.
the Indictment charging him with mis-
application OF the funds OF nationa
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-03-20
A dishonest clerk Is sentenced.

Washington. March 20.--A sentcnc,
of a year and day In the pcnitenii
airy was imposed Tuesday by Justice
Barnard on James w. Boyd, formerly
disbursing clerk Of the marine hos
pital service. lie was indicted on .
charge Of having obtained about 81,
800 on false vouchers.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-03-20
The true sportsman.

The sporting spirit is to he devel
opened far from the midnight baccarat
table. far from Tattersall's ring, and
far from the public billiard saloon
and to be true sportsman 1t is nee
essary to cultivate the spirit of Sir
Galahad, to aim at sane mind In 4
healthy body, and 10 have an abhor
renee for loud talking, swaggerins
habits, and all conduct beneath the
dignity OF a sentleman.--Fry's Maya
zine.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-03-20
Nine people Killed.

Torreon, Mexico, March 20.--Nin,
persons, eight OF them children, wer
Killed Tuesday and many others In
iured at Durango. Mexico. by the col
lapse Of the roof OF the public schoo
building while the rooms were crowd
cd with pupils
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-03-20
puehessss' Anxietiss.

In an age when high-born girls
marry chauffeurs, srooms. bookmskers
and others OF similar social grade it
may be forgiven to mothers II they are
extremely particular as to what ac.
quaintances their girls may make
Duchess, in the Throne.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-03-20
Indicted omieI.Is are suspenaed.

Columbus, o.. March 20.--The cit.
council last night suspended for |
days Messrs. Burr, Immsl and Lied
OF the public service board. who wer
recently indicted on bribery charges.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-03-20

Good natured faces. even though
they be plain. have \ certain element
that often passes for good looks ~
Exchange,
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-03-20
Good Eiction.

will the novelist ever write rich
but honest'?' asks a contemporary,
Very likely. At any, rate, It's gNQd
fiction. \
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-03-20
Iraln .Robber. Eseaped wlth $500.

Yekaterinoslav. Russia, March 20.--
Ten armed men held up'a train ON th'
outskirts OF this town Tuesday ant
secured $500 In cash. with which
they made their. escape.