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The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-03-29
RESIDENTS
DETERMINED
To Fight the Prospect Street
Paving Deal.
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COMMON PLEAS COURT
Will be Appealed to for an
Injunction.
Then the Property owners will
Test the Legality Of the Action Of
Council in the Matter.

Residents of South Prospect
street., owning property south of
Walnut street, do not intend to
sit quietly by and allow the city
council to pave the street, put as
sessments on their properties that
they will be unable to pay and it
is probable that the court of CON-
mon pleas will be asked for an
injunction to prevent the paving
being laid.
1t will be remembered that there
was big scrap in the city council
at the time the paving matter was
brought up in the shape OF a
resolution to pave the street, before
even petition had been present
ed. The resolutions was withdrawn
and petition secured. 1t was
claimed by DR.. j. G.. Setter, of
the council, that any Of the names
of property owners having their
residences south of Walnut, that
were on the petition were fraud
ulently secured. Most of those
whose names were on the petition
were willing to make affidavits
that they did not place them there
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-03-29
w. S. Spencer Named as
Exaulted Ruler.
LADIES WERE GUESTS
At Social and Banquet Civ.
en- by Local Chapter Al U.
Male Members of Lodge Prepare and
Serve an Elegant Supper-Uni.
form Rank X. of p. Hold Drill.

AT the regular meeting of the
local chapter OF the American In
surancc Union held last evening,
the ladies were royalty entertained
by the gentlemen members Of the
order.
After q, short business session a
class of nine candidates were ini.
tiated. Then followed the rendition
of musical and literary program
An address was given by DR.. ID.
o. Weeks during which he told OF
his recent trip 10 Florida. Read
ings were given by u. w. Teetor,
George Neely and George Hultz.
A violin solo by Ralph Horseman
accompanied on the piano by Miss
Amber Price was greatly enjoyed. /.
Music for the evening was fur
nishcd by a mandolin and guitar
club.
The feature of the evening was
an elegant three course supper
prepared and served by the gentle
men. Places were laid for 125. The
committee III charge of the affair
was composed of A. F. Kull, r..
J b. Carter, M. V. Miller, William
StrTmer, Y. f.. Horseman and
John .Bosh, Jr.s In serving the
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-03-29

nor authorize their signatures being
attached.
At tne present time the ordinance
10 proceed with the paving OF the
street has passed to its second
reading and on next Monday night
lit will be read for the third time
and its adoption moved. The Or
dinance will be adopted.
| At that time il is expected the
property owners will take action
and try to have the legality of
the action of council tested. In
the ordinance no provision is made
for the laying of water mains on
the street and should council lay
the paving the water mains will
be necessary later and will cause
the street to be- torn up. Sewer
and sidewalks are being put in at
The order yof the city council and
with the additional assessments
thoseitof the property owners who
have their residences ON that part
of the street south of Walnut
Street will of necessity have 10 sell
thcir properties.
/ With the street intersections and
the city park property the city will
come in for about $4,000 expense
FOR the improvement. This amount
must be paid by the city at large
FOR pavement to- run through the
country. The majority of the lots
are owned by men who are holding
them for purposes of speculation
and which, if sold within the next
eighteen months, will mean that the
purchasers must pay the assess
ments.
Opponents of the paving deal are
confident that it can be defeated
IN the courts and desperate fight
will be made against it.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-03-29
Rheumatic Pains Relieved

Chamberlain's Pain Balm relieves
rheumatic pains and makes sleep
ard rest possible, which is alone
worth many times its cost. B. +.
Crocker, Esq, now 81 years of age,
and for twenty years Justice of the
Peace at Martinsburg, Iowa, says:
VI am terribly afflicted with sciatic
rheumatism in my left arm and right
hip. | have used three bottles OF
Chamberlain's Pain Balm and 1t
did me lots of good" For sale by
ali druggists.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-03-29
Annual Congregational Meet
ing is Held.
OFFICERS axe ELECTED
BY Members of the First
Presbyterian Church.
Reports From Various Department
Leaders Show the Past Year One
of the Most Successful Enjoy ed.

The annual congregational meet
ing of the First Presbyterian
church was held in the church yes
terday evening at 1880 O'Clock.
The attendance was exceedingly
large and one OF the best meetings
ever conducted in the annals OF the
church resulted.
Mr.. N. Il. Arnold was elected
presiding officer OF the evening
and conducted the proceedings in
an able, manner. Reports from ev-
cry society and organization OF the
church were submitted, proving
highly interesting and disclosing
the remarkable work which the
church has accomplished in the
past year though its many success
full societies.
Mr.. Earl Kennedy, secretary,
submitted the first report> of the
evening, giving summary of the
work cf the church in general for
the past year. Mrs. Jonas Conk-
lin reported for the Aid society
and Mrs. Charles Turner for the
Foreign Missionary society. Mrs.
IS. b. Lippincott described the
work and accomplishments of the
Home Missionary Society and on
the primary department of the
church Mrs. ID. l.. Sellars report
ed. Professor C.. M. Beckett told
Of the work, past, present and
prospective of the Forest Homo
Mission and Rev. u. M. Rourke
described the work accomplished by
Rev. Lownie at the Lee Street
mission.
A report from the Kings Daugh-
ters submitted by Miss Anna Ais,
pach was among the most interest.
ing of the occasion. 1t disclosed
the persistent labor and loyalty to
the church which the society had
given in the past year. The finaI
report was givcn by Charles Phil,
lips ON the Christian Endeavol
society.
AT the conclusion of the reports
the annual election of officers was
held. NJ. w. l.. Warner and Mr..
Frank Kyler was elected to sue
ceed themselves as trustees for o
term of three years. Mr.. Ear
Kennedy was reelected secretary
and Mr.. Henry True, treasurer.
With Rev. G.. M. Rourke pre-,
siding the following elders were
elected: Mr.. w. G. Butcher, Mr.,
John ConleN Mr.. w. C. Torrenct
Mr. George Wright, Mr.. Johr
Landon, Mr.. N. II. Arnold anc
Mr.. George Salmon.
/ The past year under the pastor
ate of Rev. Mr.. Rourke has beer
one of the most successful in th,
history Of the Gn,u'ch and mucl
of that success is due directly tC
the untiring efforts Of the pas
tor.
After a number Of short talks b,
various members of the congrega
ton discussing in general the fu
ture welfare of the church, Tin,
meeting adjourned.
II ---
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-03-29
Lost In . 1oo. o.ooo. .Aor, PASTURE.

Lost In q 100.000-Acrc Pasture.
Tom Johnson, the 14-year-old son of
John Johnson, who lives near Gates
valley. Atascosa county, went out
hunting one day recently and lost his
way in a 100,OO0-acre pasture. He
wandered around in the pasture for
three days before a searching party
found him. He was without food and
water during all that time. He was
85 miles from home when found.-Ex.
change.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-03-29
Hats for Easter

Only one moro day till Easter.
just at this time wouldn't it be a
good idea to get some kind of
pretty hat for Easter9 4iae,
We have them to fit all faces.
Large hats, such as are seen in
quaint old paintinssy But the small
hats are not forgotten and are shar-
ing honors with the others. Bring
your face along and wen do the
rest. n.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-03-29
Notes Away. Pure White.

The Bank of England refuses to use
color for its notes on account of the
fact that the authorities believe that
Its whiteness and apparent simplicity
are the greatest safeguards against
forgery. The whiteness of a Bank of
England note is different to that o!
any other paper. and is obtained by
using only the very finest linen rags
III the making.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-03-29
Tile Like at Ellery's

. Tile Like makes old furniture look
Ike new, II Is the best and most
like new, it< the best and most
durable finish foN floors can be used
on hard or soft wood.
For Sale at Ellery's>BFgain Store.
3-29?1t
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-03-29
Ready.Made Department

We have just received from New
York some beautiful white wash
waists in fancy yoke effects, to sell
at 49c to $3.50.
Silk Waists in black and white,
all nicely trimmed, and real beau
ties, that we place on sale tomor-
row at $2.98 and $4.98.
Covert Jackets in the tight fit
ting effects or the loose pony jack
ct, we place on sale Saturday at
$3.98 and $3.50.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-03-29

The Uniformed Rank X. of p,
at well attended meeting Thurs
day night enjoyed a good drill and
transacted considerable business.
The meeting was followed by a
social hour.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-03-29

The funeral of the child Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Ruff Of
Sharp street who died Wednesday,
was conducted from the home this
afternoon at / 80 o'clock, Rev.
G.. M. Rourke officiating. Inter
ment was made in Marion ceme-
terry. tii d
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-03-29

Drink Book Beer, on tap Saturday.
Order a case at home. Citizens phone
ll5O. 3-28-3t
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-03-29

Fancy Ggoceries, fruits, vegetables
and meats. <Give us your order for
|good things t6<eat.
CIIAs. .NURNIER & co.
329-2t
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-03-29

Drink Book Beer, on tap Saturday.
Order case at home. Citizens phone
1850. 3-2S-3t
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-03-29

At the regular meeting of Marion
Lodge No. 80 b. =. o. Il. Officers
for the ensuing year, were elected as
follows:
Exalted Ruler-W. s. Spencer.
Est. Lead. Knight. w. ia
|coby.
Est. Loyal Knight-G. Il. McCor-
mick.
Est. Lect. Knight-William Hol-
verstott.
Secretary-iNIiles Ilpngshure.
Treasurer-W. II. Schaffner.
Tyler-Frank Berringer.
Trustee for term of five years
Richard Horn.
Representative to Grand Lodge-G
II. Foster, alternate James Wark.
After the business meeting, the
hours were spent socially. The So
cial committee served a buffet lunch
con followed by a smoker and a
season at cards.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-03-29

supper the committee was assisted
by George Rayl. f. b. Bentz and
John Schweiufrth.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-03-29

Boston, March 80. Col. A. j.
CLARK, treasurer, has been appoint
ed governor OF the Soldiers home
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-03-29

There was large attendance last
night at the regular meeting Of
the DI'uids. Only routine business
came mp for consideration and dis
position.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-03-29

Wayside Lodge 7. O. o. +. at
a well attended meeting last night
transacted only routine business.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-03-29
Shoes for Women

We have just received a largo
shipment of the Radcliffe" Shoes
for Women. "a isa.s
These shoes are made for every
possible occasion, in all shapes and
in all the popular feathers Correct
in style and perfect In fit. We
want every woman in Marion to see
these shoes. en- ~ silo neiyfl3
oxfords In both patent and dull
feathers at -. .$2. so and IS
High Shoes at 30. 80 and $3. 80
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-03-29
Our Wall Paper Room

Is a busy place just now. but no
wonder. We have more wall paper
than all the other Marion stores
put together, and naturally our as
sortments are better.
Then the prices. We sell Wall
Paper from 1c roll up. We have
the best paper hangers to be found
anywhere. Don't think of buying
wall paper without visit to this
store.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-01-17
THE BROWNSVILLE CASE.

1t was certain that the representa-
which were resolved to restrict posi-
tive legislation at this session to the
narrowest possible point would take
advantage of every excuse to fritter
away time in the semblance of de-
bate, but 1t was not so easy to fore
see what particular excuse they would
lay hold of. 1t is, however, clear
now that the Brownsville case was
taken up as a time consumer, and a
most industrious use has thus been
made of 1t in the senate.
A bona fide consideration of the
investigation resolution required no
more than a day or two. but weeks
have now passed in a rambling and
desultory discussion covering a multi
tude of irrelevant aud collateral ques-
TONS Nor is there apparently any
limit under the rules upon the dila-
tory use that can be made of the sub
ject, short of the contamination of the
purpose OF the prime movers In the
debate" most of them being we'll
known to be hostile to the admins
tration generally and to its progress
sive program. -s., s,s .,.s. A., ~ i,t
The true Interpretation therefore OF
the senate proceedings in the Browns
vile case is not at all what appears
on the surface. but the settled pur,
pose to defeat any important new leg
islation, particularly of the character
which made the previou. session mem
orable because the obstructionisti
were overpowered on the main point
And the strong probability is now
that this purpose will be successful
Omaha daily bee., 1907-01-17
COMMON SENSE AND THE LAW.
A Missouri judge Deals TechnIcaIi-
ties n Hard KNOCK.


"OverruIed, overruled: let me have the
facts in this case. Don't try to tell me the
dance hall ordinance is not good. I'm going
to hold II good, whether II is or not It's
leveled at an evil The city council and
the mayor did a mighty good thing when
they passed 4. Let me have the facts in
the case"
II you were not told so you would never
guess 1t in the world that this statement
was made as the judgment of a court in
this age OF technicalities. Let Kansas City
take of its hat to Judge Wofford, and the
state Of Missouri make the same obelsance,
and the nation, too, with its federal judica-
lures Does any layman or judge doubt
that this ruling was good law by the stand
ard that 1.-THE law is common sense?"
And never let it be doubted that this is
the sort Of construction of law that the
courts of this country must finally come
to. Maybe there will have to be much
legislation TO bring II about. Perhaps new
codes will have to be formulated and jurists
relieved of restrictive statutes. But the
change is irresistibly in progress and judges
like wofford are going to help its progress
'The council and mayor knew what they
were doing when they passed that ordi-
nance, and they were influenced by good
motives, excellent motives" declared Judge
Wofford In further disregard of the techni
cal protestation of q lawyer. Therein was
consideration so often overlooke6-that
the intent of law and its makers should
be the controlling guide TO It's interpreta'
ton. To brush away the creative criti
cism" of quibblers and to comprehend the
! meaning and purpose of law as plair
mortals comprehend them, this is indeed
to unite the judiciary to the popular cur
rents OF thought and feeling.
The case may be relatively unimportant
but who shall say that in its bearing OF
broad principles OF Jurisprudence the die
! tum of Judge wofford may not mark az
era as the judgments OF more renowned
iurists have reflected honor on earlier
epochs?
Omaha daily bee., 1907-01-17

do now and then take the law into their
own hands and mete out punishment Give
us men for great and responsible positions
that have at least little of the Roosevelt
Justice.
Tekamah Herald For municipal taxes we
believe that all railroad property within
every town and city In the state should b
assessed for town and city purposes jusl
the same as any other species of property
because no property interests within the
corporate limits receives greater oenent
from fire and police protection and from all
kinds of improvements in the way OF lights
sidewalks improved streets. etc, than does
the railroads. 1t protects their property
facilitates their business and enhances the
value of their investments Then why
should they not pay the same proportion OF
taxes on the dollar valuation as any other
property in town or city,
Omaha daily bee., 1907-01-17
LINING Up rnR REEoRM


Most significant is the note that Is
struck by all the governors in their
messages and the legislative proposals
that are foremost in nearly two score
states. With virtual unanimity. east
and west, north and south, they pro-
nounce resolutely and insistently for
policy of constructive reform. What
is more important is the identity of
aim which so notably characterizes
the specific measures In which this
policy is embodied. for in many cases
the agreed program in one state is a
mere duplication of that in another
or in many others. Through all OF
them runs the obvious purpose to Sc
cure honest elections with elimination
of graft in state and municipal gov
eminent, a tighter grip on railroad
and public utility corporations with a
view to fairer charges and services,
and more equitable distribution OF tax
burdens-in short, a more enforcible
responsibility of all under equal law.
II this were the result of mere
spasmodic or impulsive excitement,
there might be little to hope in the
way of substantial betterment, for
many popular movements have come
and gone without permanent achieve
ment, usually running to futility
through extremism or that multiple
| ity of schemes which sacrifices main
practical points. But the constructive
reforms that are being worked out
now in the state jurisdictions are the
logical continuation and complement
of the memorable national movement
under the leadership of President
Roosevelt, which eliminated a year
ago in a series of great progressive
measures and, concurrently with
them, in the vitalization of executive
and judicial power for essential ma
tional and public ends They signally
demonstrate the compelling and sus-
tanning power of public sentiment as
resolute as it is intelligent, demanding
! that the laws of the states be brought
| UP dDICdoI VI lhOoS VI bhO ho'AOh W.
efficient service of the needs of the life
of the people.
The meaning of it all is that the
people in the mass have become con-
scious of the great changes in indus
trial and civic circumstances, of which
previously for decades special inter
ests, largely conferred in corporations
had taken selfish and immoral advan'
tage, and thus informed of the main
defects of old law. methods and atti-
tudes, will not now longer brook
delay in their due amendment. Since
the reform movement became domi
nant the hope of hostile interests, frs
having failed in counter manipula
tons. has been in large part driven tc
wait for reaction, the last ditch of de
feated enemies to progress. But the
progressive movement has gone or
with increasing strength. and the sign
accompanying the opening of so man!
legislatures fresh from and under pc
culia- covenant to the people show
that genuine constructive effort is nov
in full swing.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-01-17
Railroad. BuiIt Last Year.
Railroad Gazette.

Official returns from most OF the rail-
road companies in the country, supple
mented by our own records and figures
furnished by the state railroad commits
sions. show that approximately 5,62S miles
Of new railroad lines have been built In
the United States during the calendar year
1906. These figures include ffty-seven miles
Of new main track relocated, but do not
include second, third or fourth track sid
ing or electric lines. The increase in the
total over last year is 1910 miles, about
2s per cent This large increase reflects,
in part, the preliminary work carried out
last year, when active construction was
resumed. following the retrenchment policy
generally observed in 1904. 1t also shows
the new movement toward the Pacific
coast and the noteworthy prosperity of the
present year. iia 4
Omaha daily bee., 1907-01-17
personal NOTES.

Mrs. stuyvesant Fish. in the interests Of
economy, advises women that IL they are
care t,il they can dress on 5000 year.
Stewart Edward White. the author has
left his bungalow in California, where he
has lived for the last two years, and has
Joined the authors colony I'm New York.
Thomas A. Edison has remembered his
native town OF Milan, Conn, by presenting
II with a set OF apparatus for the physical
laboratory Of the village high school as a
New Year gift. The inventor made the
apparatus himself.
Prof. Brander NJ ,tthews of Columtia I'M
iversity has received the decorations OF
the Legion OF Honor from the French gov
eminent in recognition OF his services e
literature in connection with the study Of
the French drama.
The late shah of Persia had his bed cham
her overlaid with costly jewels, paintings
and brie-a-brae, but IL Is said that his mail
delight was a cheap print copy OF 4
grotesque picture used IN advertising 4
certain brand OF English soap
Charles F. Shaw. Of the bureau OF soil
OF the United States Department Of Agri
culture, has been appointed instructor II
agronomy at the Pennsylvania State col
lege. Mr.. Shaw was student assistant n
soils at Cornell university, where he wa
graduated in 1905 He is now with sol
party in Texas.
All the justices Of the United State
supreme court except William II. Moody
the youngest member, are gray-hsired. MI
Moody Is a blonde and his hair is OF tina
pale straw color watch turns gray onl
very late In life. His rudy compiextol
gives an additional touch Of youthfulnes
so that the contrast between Mr.. Mood
and other members VI the court Is striking