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The Monticellonian., 1907-03-28

The House Committee on Railroads held A meeting Friday night and gave attention 10 railroad employees and attorneys on the bill providing for a maximum of eight hours. employment In any day Tor teiegfaph onerntnrs ii was claimed ny tho railroad attorneys that the bill would force rail. roads 10 use TWO shifts at day offices and would work a hardship. The committee de
 f.rred attlon on the bill until after furth- or hearing Railroad employees believe fnat reducing the employment of telegraph op- etntars to eight hours each day wonld re
 duce inc number of wreeks within the State.
The Monticellonian., 1907-03-28

The Joint Committee on Penitenttary Of the Senate and House held business ses- sion Friday al which ii was decided to continue tlfe work af construction of inc new penitentiafy. which was started abaut ax years ago bill making an approprla- ton for the completion of the work ae- cordfng tn The original plans. will be pre- pared hy the committee and will probably he introduced during the week If it paSs- es. II ls contemplated 10 reeommenee the work al once.
The Monticellonian., 1907-03-28

With but seven weeks yet of the ex- AnnroniintIons Committee arc anxious to get their bills before the House. Mhfh lime Is consumed in this class of iegis- lation through the fact that ehch Item IS taken un separately in Committee of the Whole and has to be passed upon separate ly. To not give these bills almost lmmee diate attention, according to members or thp committee will mean that the last month of the session will of necessity have to be devoted almost exclusively to them
The Monticellonian., 1907-03-28

Under the terms of the McColum bill which passed the House Monday. the treas urer K authorized to make call deposits in banks and trust companies ot the stale funds not to exceed J0 per cent of the capital stock of such institution, and to he deposited under the condition that 1t may he withdrawn without notice. The stockholders ef every institution in which is deposited the state funds iia3ie indiyidually nnder the terms pf the bill. and as additional security. bond for double the sum of deposit Is required before ihe deposit is made. The bond of the treasurer Is exempted from cover ing funds not In the hands of the treasnr- CT.
The Monticellonian., 1907-03-28

The Joint Committee on Public Charities Wednesday took under consideration the ap= propriation bill for the support and ma in. tenancc of the Arkansas Asylum for Ner vouS Diseases Superintendent Stnson was present before the committee and explain ed the various items AS they were taken up Patients at this state institution have in creased in number about one-thifd since last year. The snm for general expenses asked for last year was s2oa.o0o. and with the increase in attendance the sum thiS year Is s345 GOO which the committee has deemed reasonable and will favor without change There are a number of other items which were taken up and on which decision was reserved until another meeting of the committee. which will be held during the week
The Monticellonian., 1907-03-28

In speaking of tho Edmondson- Rector bill for the abreeaiian of the Dickinson contract. Senator Patterson strongly op posed the proposition of allowing convicts to act as guards over their comrades He did not believe that the ahrogati0n of the contract would remedy this deplorable con dition The Sen2tor from Woodruff de clared that if the contract was cancelled the prisoners would be hired out to tho railroads and the same conditions would prevail He was strongly in favor of elim mating the lease system altogether.
The Monticellonian., 1907-03-28

If questioned. the gentleman from Sebas, tian would most probably deny the allesa- ton. vet his amendment stands for fsef. and the more the matter is thought over the more convinced his friends become that he believes in changing conditions so that the hand that rocks the cradle can indeed rulc tic world. not indirectly through her father. brother. husband or sens. but by the wgieht of the right ot franchise.
The Monticellonian., 1907-03-28

The bill by Senator Rowland for the maintenance of the Branch Normal at Pine RlnT contains the following appropriat ions First Salary of teachers ==..-..-.. S1 l!Sea Second-.TanitoF ..... ....... loo Third -Fue for shops and buildings 6ua Fourth Repairs for buildings a0u Fifth Insurance ..... 3uo Sixth Desks and SeatincS ....... 4oe Seventh Addition to hniIding .=... 6o0o Eighth Contingent expenses. sup
 pics for shops drayage. postage
 and campus rare ....5........ Goo
The Monticellonian., 1907-03-28

II was learned yesterday that ma inritv of the Joint Committee on Pententiary will reeaI.mend that the new penitentiary ha nor abandoned huf be completed and remain n the home fnr prisoners of tho state for the next two years. There has heen a proposition submitted to abolish inc pontentiary and -nd all of the prisoners ta tlle state convict farm. With the pen tratiary maintained during the coming two years the state electric lighting plant will naf be disturbed. but will continue to fur nish the charitable institutions with cleo tticity at cost, as has been the practice in the past.
The Monticellonian., 1907-03-28

W L. GonnaveY has been appointed hy Acting Governor Moore as director of the Red Rirer tevce district. 10 succeed himself. he having been a meuSber of the board for three years
The Monticellonian., 1907-03-28

Hon Harvie Jordan. president of the Southern Cotton Association. addressed hofh branches of tho General Assembly Monday afternoon al , o'clock. i'll rela- tioa to the Rector anti speculation till.
The Monticellonian., 1907-03-28

Al session of the Committee on Fdu- cation of the Senate Monday Senator Wingos bill for the establishment of a state normal school was favorably acted upon and was recommended for passage. Tte bill appropriateS the sum of SEQ, o00 for the establishment and condnrt ef the school for two years. The manage ment Is vested in state board com posed of the superintendent of public in sirnetio tho state auditor. state treas urtr and four others to be appointed bY the governor The term of office is four years and the board is given full authority over -he school and the employment of teachers
The Monticellonian., 1907-03-28

The Senate Monday by vote of ia 10 passed the Amis insurance bill which now makes it mandatory that every life in surauee company operating in the state of Arkansas shall invest In Arkansas SC curlties AT least 15 per cent of the reserve fund held for policyh0lders
 The Mon gomery insurance bill. which prohibits all rebates special inducements < to prospective policyh0lders. eliminates the suicide clause and makes the policy iaeon- testabie after sixty days. occupied the af- teruOon session and argument was still in progress when the Senate adjourned at 8 o'clock
The Monticellonian., 1907-03-28

Almost the entire day in the House Thursday was consumed with a discussion of the Black bli. restricting the sale of patent medicine in thr state. No concm= sion was reached, and by agreement the dis eassi0n will bc renewed Friday after roii call. after which vote will be taken
 There k sentiment developing in the House to devote more time in the future to Senate bills, which are aceumulat ing rapidly on the clerks desk Amotion was made that Senate business he contia ned throughout Thursday Friday and Sat utday. to the exclusion Of everything but special orders
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-06-08

Paris, June 3-One Of the imme-
diate results of the FIanco-Japanese
entente, which is on the point of be-
ing signed has been the bender by
France of her good offices TO the
UniJed States i'm case she can be OF
service dn promoting a complete I'M
Iderstanding between the United States
and Japan, covering their respective
interests i'm the far East
France believes that the United
States should become a party to the
series of ententes recently arrived at
between the powers, guaranteeing the
status quo i'm the far East, and the
best means of avoiding possible flu
ture complications and misunder-
standings, and has formally communi-
Gated TO the United States govern
ment her readiness, now or in the flu
tUre, to further negotiations In that
direction.
The Washington government, while
not ayailing itself of Frances services
exupressed in its reply it's deep gcnsi-
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-06-08

he the subject OF intercourse in the
near future, relate to the terms of
IEosaible emigration treaty. Nothing
whatever has arisen between the two
nations to preclude the most straight
forward and diredB dealing on this
Question, and consequently the point
lat which the offer of France could
he awallEd of in this connection is
not apparent
From diplomatic viewpoint, the
San Francisco in cident is closed. The
way has been pointed out whereby
These Japanese who wers injured as
the result Of a mob attack can re-
cover damages from the city OF San
Francisco under the state code of
California. II Is pointed out that one
Ir;grettab!e reminder of thts incident
Is the use which portion of the
press I'm both countries is making
|of Ut to create hostile sentiment
With diplomatic relations between
qhe Untted Stairs and Japan not only
uninterrupted but with nothing on
the horizon the French offer is ac-
cepted as 1t was extended, as making
a most happy addition to the cor
duality between the two nations.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-06-08
PARTY FEUDS.

Our republican friends are very
prone TO point out the differences
of opinions among democrats as to
men and measures with a view Of
pteventing unificatiOn of the dem
ocratlc party. They cannot therefore
damplain if their own factional
fights are exploited, especially as
tbey are asserting themselves most
aggressively and obtrusively. These
republican feuds are most prevalent
81 New York, Delaware Massachu-
setts, Pennsylvania, Ohio Kansas,
Minnesota, North and South Dako'
tis, Iowa and California.
FIn New York there is the Hughes
aud antl-Hughes factions; In Della
ware Addicks is stal bone of con-
ta1tion; in Massachusetts the tariff
revisionists and standpatters are
expressing themselves in aythmg
but "a kindly mood about each other
in Pennsylvania the Penrose ring
is battering the reformers and graft
is so prevalent that the honest re-
publican voters are becoming more
and more disgusted; in Ohio the
Taft and Foraker factions are try
ing to destroy each other; in Kan
sas there is a complication of cor
rwption and personal politics; in
Minnesota it is the people against
the machine tinctured with too
much railroad Doodle; in North Da-
kota the Northern Pacific railroad
rihg has been knocked out and is
ready to turn the state over to the
democrats rather than see the re-
formers successful; in South Dako-
Ia the Gamble and Kittridge fac.
tions are preparing for another
death struggle; in Iowa the Cum.
minis and anti-Crmmins rings are
opposing each other on whether the
tariff shall continue to shelter the
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-06-08

Washington, June S.-While the
American government admits receiv-
ing The French tender OF good officas
10 promote stable understanding be-
tween the United States and Japan,
the practical use to which such a ten
der can be put Is not regarded as an
parent at the present time. The
French representations, however, have
been llaceived In the same cordial
spirit in which they were extended
which constitutes the whole transac-
Ition.
The FTanco-Japanese treaty, a COM
pact in the nature Of am alliance is
regarded here as entirely outside the
scope OF American diplomacy, preclud-
ed by the firmly fixed policy OF the
Umitad States against alliances.
The only negotiations between the
United States ana Japan which can
be said TO be pending or likely TO
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-06-08

There is now SlS5OOD Gao of
government money on deposit in ma
tional banks without interest. The
interest on this sun. at 5 per cent,
would be $9,250,OO0, aud til, sum
measures the bonus, or subsidy,
which the tedefli government an.
naally bestows uppn the bankers,
as class. 1rde it is u small sum
W comparison with what it allows
the tariff sheltered trusts to stea'
from the people; but It is neverthe
less an outrage and a swindle, per
petrated to gain support for the
party in power.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-06-08

trusts and who shall succeed Alli-
son as senator; i'll California the
Hartman iailroad ring has the
party by the throat and there is
an era of corruption and grating;
with several prominent republicans
in danger of indictment and con-
viction. In fact the states where
the republican party is united are
the exception, and it is almost inn
possible to name one where charges
of grating and rottenness are not
openly made by some faction
against another faction,
These republican feuds are dis
gusting the honest voters of the
party and it is evident that it will
be more and more difficult to get
all the elements necessary to sue
cess combimed on whoever is nom
mated. The bitterness engendercd
will also affect the nomination and
election of the local tickets, and
there is where the democrats will
have a great opportunity IN some
of the doubtful states and congress.
sional districts.
But to take advantage of these
differences amongst republicans the
democrats must unite, and while
cleaving to the essential principles
of democracy can afford TO com.
promise or lay by their disagree,
ments on policies until they havC
defeated the common enemy.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-06-08
MAYHEM ARRESTED
CHARGED WITH THEFT
Has no Trouble in Proving
His Innocence.
Smith and Baker Lads are Released
and Cases Against Them
Dismissed.

Frank Smiuh and Walter Baker,
the two lads arrested IN connection
with the disturbances at the carnival
ON North Prospect street, Thursday
night were given a hearing last night
In the mayors COURT and were dis
missed for want of evidence against
them.
The boys were I'm a crowd that
caused The showmen no small amount
of annoyance and during the trouble
some one cut the tents and the
ropes at one of the shows ON tlre
A free-for-all fight resulted
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-06-08

Paralysis. A N0man who happened
TO be standing outside of the church
saw Mrs. Myers sink toward the bot
tom of the carriage and summoned
assistance, Mrs. Myers was taken
In Howard's ambulance to the home
OF a neighbor, where DR.. c.. n.
Want was summoned.
The physician found that Mrs
Myers was paralyzed on her right
side. At late hour this afternoon
s.rs was still unconscious and is in
a serious condition.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-06-08

and both showmen and those of the
nttacklng party were badly bruised
up.
There was no trouble of amy kind
at the grounds last night and the
police will give the showmen full
protection during the remainder of
the stay in the city.
Homer Mayhem was brought up In
The police court tllis morning on
charge made by Mrs. Fred Lemp, who
resides in the Denman flats on West
Center street. Mrs. Lemp claimed
that Mayhem was wearing one of tho
rings stolen from her flat several
weeks ago.
Mayhem had no difficulty In prov
Ing that he had purchased the ring
in Chicago.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-06-08

One the most enjoyable social af-
fairs of the week was given yester-
day afternoon by Miss Mary Leon
ard. of south Prospect street, who en-
tertained the Twigs and number OF
friends.
In an interesting series at Bridge
Mrs. N. l.. Gebhart won the guests
prize, silver fork and Miss FLORENCE
Hane won the club prize,a pretty hand
painted plate. At the conclusion of the
card playing an elaborate dinner was
Iserved by the hostess.
The guests of the club on this oc-
casion we're Mrs. George Christian, Jr.
Mrs. o. Wollenweber, Mrs. Fred Hab-
erman, Mrs. S. F. Golden, Mrs. II. IL.
Stone, Mrs N. l. Gerhart, Mrs. +. T..
Cutlery Mrs. J. r. Matthews, Mrs.
IC. G Stoltz, Mrs. r. NJ. Shute, Mrs. II.
IL. Uhler, Miss Seward, of Mansfield,
Mrs. Edward MahOn of Kenton, and
Mrs. Schumacher and Mrs. II. Edwin
Brown, of Columbus.
The next meeting of the club was
not decided uron.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-06-08

Talk of war with Japan evident
ly impressed France sufficiently to
induce her to offer her aid IN bring
ing about settlement of differ
ences. Frenchmen should learn to
take things less seriously.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-06-08

Young diplomats are said to be
in league with automobile scorchers
III, an effort to open up a certain
piece Of Maryland road to any
speed desired. Another good oppor-
tunity for war talk.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-06-08

After big splurge over the OPP
erations of Magnate Hartman, the
president has awakened to the fact
that the great manipulation cannot
be criminally prosecuted.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-06-08

Mrs. Charles Hummel Of North
iSeffner Avenue was hostess 10 the
members and guests of the r. b.
club yesterday afternoon. The hours
from two to five were pleasantly
whiled away at embroidery work and
social intercourse. Light refreshments
were served.
The guests OF the club upon this
Occasion were Mrs. r. c.. Holiday
and Mrs. Fred Bacon.
The next meeting will be held in
two weeks at the home of Mrs.
Frank Berry on North Seffner Ave-
nue..
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-06-08
STILL UNCONSCIOUS
Mrs. George Myers Suffers strok 9
of Paralysis.

Friday afternoon while driving near
ithe Pleasant church, south of the
city waiting for hea! husband, who
WAS attending the funeral OF Mrs.
Sammci Hahn, Mrs. George Myers.
aged GA. was overcome by stroke OF
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-06-08

Harry Orchard is believed to
have lived a double life. The gen
eral impression is that the law
should take one, if not both of
them.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-06-08

The C. l.. p. club met Friday
evening at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Clayton White on South Pros
pect street. at which time the mem
bers entertained their husbands.
During the evening a memory con
test afforded much fun and amuse-
ment. Miss Gladys Corey was
awarded the first prize, while the
consolation prize was presented to
Mr.. Henry Weston. Other parlor
games were played and a fine mu-
sical program rendered. A pleasant
feature of the occasion was an ele-
CANT luncheon served by the hos
| tess.
The guests of the club were Mr..
and Mrs. Henry Weston and Mrs.
Harvey Backus of Youngstown.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-06-08
TURNER'S

The r.al city marks' of
Marion.
Fancy Groceries, Fresh
FRUITS aLl Meats.
Fancy Ohio grown Straw
berries, Fancy Ripe Pineap-
pies l0c, l5c and zoe.
Fancy Eew Potatoes, Doc
per peck.
Homegrown Asparagus,
Homegrown Lettuce; Hsme-
grown Spina h; Home-gio own
Radishes; Homegrown Rhu-
barb; Wax Beans; Toma,-
toes; Cucumbcrs; Parsley;
New Peas.
Call Phone 81. We can
please You in every way.
cMAS. TURNER q co
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-06-08
FRANCES OFFER IS
POLITELY DECLINED
The United States Can Treat Directly with the Japanese
There is no Need for Help in Reaching an Under
standlng-San Francisco Incident is
Considered Closed

billty and appreciation of the friend
ly offer.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-06-08

Mrs. F. e. Coe pleasantly enter
tanned the members of the Ideal EN-
Ibroldery club alt her home on Olney
avenue, Friday afternoon, with near
ly all the members in attendance. At
lter the embroidery work was laid
Iaslde, Mrs. r, Oborn favored the
club with several musical selections.
Mrs. Gail Carter was the guest
of the hostess. Nice refreshments were
served The club will meet in two
weeks at the home of Mrs. j. b.
Fish of Bellevue avenue.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-06-08

Forty friends and relatives Of Miss
Berniee Corbin gathered Friday ev-
ening at the pleasant country home
of Mrs. j b. Cummins. four miles
south of Agosta, in honor of the
eighteenth birthday anniversary of
the young lady.
The evening was pleasantly spent
socially. Refreshments were served
Miss Cortbin was the recipient of
many beautiful presents.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-06-08

Mrs. c.. C. Fisher entertained
this morning with breakfast at
her home on Mt. Vernon avenue.
The morning was spent with cards.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1907-09-27
III Ill.

crouching involuntarily, and clenching
the club ready to strike.
Good evening. Mr.. Glenarm."
Marian DevereuX's voice broke the
silence. and Marian Devereux's face
with the full light of the lantern upon
It, was bent gravely upon me. Her
voice, as heard it there,-her face, as
| saw it there.-are the things that !
shall remember last when my hour
comes to go hence from this world.
Her slim fingers, as they clasped the
wire screen of the lantern, held my
gaze for second. The red tam.o'-
shanter that / had associated with her
youth and beauty was tilted rakishly
on one side of her pretty head. To
find her here. seeking. like a thief in
the night. for some means OF helping
Arthur Pickering, was the bitterest
drop in the cup. felt as though had
been struck With a bludgeon.
Il beg your pardon," she said, and
laughed There doesn't seem to be
anything to say, does there? Well, we
do certainly meet under the most un-
usual, not to say unconventional, cir
lcumstances, Squire Glenarm! Please
go away or turn your back. I want to
get out of this donjon keep"
She took my hand coolly enough and
stepped down into the passage Then
i broke out stormily.
you don't seem to understand the
gravity of what you are doing! Don't
you know that you are risking your
life in crawling through this house at
,midnight?-thate even to serve Arthur
Pickering a life is pretty big thing
ito throw away? Your infatuatlon for
that blackguard seems to carry you
far, Miss DevereuX."
She swung the lantern at arm's s
length back and forth so that its rays
.at every forward motion struck my
face like blow.
! ut isn't exactly pleasant in this cav
ern. Unless you wish to turn me over
to the lord high executioner, will bid
you good night"
. But the infamy Of this-of coming
In here to spy upon me-to help my
enemy--tha man who is seeking plum.
{der-doesn't seem to trouble you"
mo. Not partlcle!" she replied
quietly, and then, with an impiident
hing. "Oh. MOI" she held up the lantern
to look at the wick. Tim really disap
pointed to find that you were little
ahead OF me, Squire Glenarm. / didn't
give you credit for so much-persever
ance. But If you have the notes"
1.-THE notes! He told you there were
potes. did he? The coward sent you
" -.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1907-09-27
CHAPTER XIII,
Besieoed,

II was nine o'clock We had swal.
lowed some breakfast though believe
no one had manifested an appetite.
and we were cheering ourselves with
the idlest talk possible. Stoddard who
had been to the chapel for his usual
seven o'clock service. was deep in the
pocket Greek testament he always car
ried.
Bates ran In to report a summons
at the outer wall, and Larry and
went together to answer IT, sending
Bates to keep watch toward the lake.
Our friend. the sheriff, with dep.
uty. was outside in buggy. He stood
up and talked to us over the wall.
you gents understand that I'm only
doing my duty. It's an unpleasant
business. but the court orders me to
eject all trespassers on the premises,
and I've got to do It,"
"The law is being used by an in.
famous scoundrel to protect himself.
l don't intend to give In. We can hold
out here for three months. II neces.
sary, and advise you to keep away
and not act as a tool for a man like
Pickering"
The sheriff listened respectfully,
resting his arms on top OF the wall
You ought to understand. Mr.. Glen.
arm, that ] amt the court; I'm the
sheriff. and It's not for me to pass on
these questions. I've got my orders
and I've got to enforce 'em. and I hope
you will not make 1t necessary Tor ns