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The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-05-08
DON'T REGULATE TOO MUCH.

We are indebted to the New York
Tribune for the statement that the
president Is seriously considering the
advisability of recommending to con-
gres that law be enacted providing
that the government shall nay the
expenses of candidates in national
elections. The Tribune reports that
the president is convinced that the
raising of campaign funs by popular
subscription is an evil, since a large
snare OF the money is paid by in
dividuals and corporations who ex-
pect favors in return. He is said
to be inclined strongly towar plan
which will allct to all candidates a
sum OF money, which would have to
be accounted for, of course, to public
officers.
In this manner, 1t is suggested by
the Tribune, that practical necessity
OF raising campaign funds r~ould be
met, while avoiding the corrupt use
of money and the exaction of obliga-
tions from the candidates elected
This allege plan of the president
is novel one. at least, but the util-
ity OF 1t, SO far as the good of the
common people are concerned, is an
entirely different proposition. If the
government were more fully central
lied, dt being now fairly on the way)
IL might be as feasible, as IL is natur-
al, and as dangerous as It is feasible.
1t is to be presumed that by the
term national elections" the Tribune
means elections in which candidates
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-05-08

1t was unfortunate for Mr..
Hartman that the controversy
arose Just as it was becoming pos
sible to finance several nicely wat
cred airship routes.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-05-08
UMARRY OR MOVE. ~

The motto in Fort Dodge, Iowa,
is "Marry or Move" A good many
people in this part of the world
have done both, but that is another
story. Fort Dodge has adopted the
idea to make men and women marry
and she probably cares very little
about the moving business. Inc
mayor of chat flourishing Western
city recently had introduced IN
council resolution in the follow
ing words:
wAll able-bodied persons be.
tween the ages of twenty-five and
forty-five years whose mental and
physical capabilities are normal,
and who are not married, shall be
required to obtain a license and
procure a bride within one year
under penalty of fine of not less
than $40 nor more than 800.
Of course we do not believe that
such an ordinance will have any ef-
feet, because any able-bodied man
between the ages OF twenty-five and
forty-five who does not procure a
license and marry is not mentally
normal, so that persons arrested
under the statute would be re-
leased on the ground of insanity
burt the proposed ordinance is worth
considering, any way. And there
are, as usual two ways of looking
at it.
1t may be, of course, taht the
mayor is a grouchy old fellow, who
has found out that he had no busl-
ness in marrying, and whose mar
ried life has not been happy one.
In that event, he would be Just
mean enough to try to force all Of
the people of his city to ego and
do likewise" in order that his mis-
cry might have company. Such
things have happened. 1t is said
that when mule gets stung by a
yellow jacket it will work all kinds
of schemes to get other mules to
the nest of the yellow jackets, and
there is more or less mule in all
men. That IS one way of looking
at the mayor of Fort Dodge.
Or, it may be that the fellow is
a good, whole-souled mortal who
has found that the only life is the
married life, and who believes that
he Is comforting favor upon hui
manity by compelling everybody
to marry. The doctor has to catch
some people and hold them while
he yaccinates them, but he does so
~ the belief that however much
they may kick and squeal they will
eventually be better off for hay-
ing been inoculated with the virus
In that event we wish the mavor
wei, II that is the kind Of a chan
he is.
Bnt to get back to the subject of
sanity, and to speak seriously. IL
% a fact that unless a man marrjes
ne is not q normal man. unless
there are extrinsic reasons for II
u rs the~naturaI life to be mar
lied. III man or a woman is NOT |
he or she is not leadino
natural life, and therefore NOT the |
best life. There are instances where
people deserve great deal of cred
Z for not marrying, because they
are sacrificing for Others, it may
pc. There are men who are doyot-
ng. their lives to mothers and sis +
'cr. And il Is the same with some
women. Such individuals are TO be !
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-05-08

AS statesman, Senator Foraker
undoubtedly hanks high, but ln the
game of politics, he seems possessed
OF an ungovernable desire to trump
his partners ace.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-05-08

Gov. Hoke Smith, of Georgia,
has announced that while in Europe
he will not call upon any of the
crowned heads. We hope he will
not go so far as to resent it, if the
crowned heads insist on calling on
him.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-05-08

If Mr.. Hartman called at the
White House after election, Secretary
Loeb forgot to make public mention
of the fact.
The peanut crop has been cornered
again. The same old corner. In
"goober politics" is still in control in
Washington.
Get busy and do things!" exclaims
Chicago's mayor-elect. But isn't
that a rather harsh name to apply to
Chicago taxpayers?
By the way, Mr.. Roosevelt, did
Mr.. Hartman accept your invitation
to call after the election and talk
over some matters?
If Colonel Harvey will call at
headquarters he will be given nice
ly engraved certificate of membership
In the Ananias club.
A supply OF porch swings having
been ordered sby the canal commission
we may expect the work TO proceed
without further delay.
MIR. Carnegie has been decorated
by the French republic. But he got
his first one from Uncle Sam, wrapped
In neat, clever tariff schedules.
The New York waiter who struck
John ID. Rockefeller for ten-cent
tip and got 1t merely cost the rest
OF us about 'steen million dollars.
Peary says 100000 must be forth
coming before he will start for the
north pole. whole. raft of men
VIII start for half the money,
a former Rough Rider" has been
appointed governor of New Mexico.
The battle of San Juan or was n
hettle-has been terrible In its re-
sultc.
The report that Secretary Taft
VIII not debate with Senator Foraker
is another evidence that Secretary
Taft is considerable of diplomat
by the way. Abraham Reuf of San
francisco and Edward II. Hartman
OF New York were delegates to tho
T.. !SY.s.e.lei,si,srereieIsIsIsS 81 ii s,N
"A
just as soon as the president can
graD on enough adjectives he will,
probably tell us what kind of nre.
varicator Colonel George Harvey re.
ally is.
MT. Hartman breaks silence ,opy
enough to say that he is railroad
man, not politician. This is oalcu-
iated TO sound to Mr.. Roosevelt like
an insinuation.
fleld Day with PEOPLES Rand s.t-
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-05-08

The mobiles of the Mystic Shrine
took Fairbanks across the hot
sands, but it is one best bet that
the sands were considerably cooled
after the Human Iceberg had wend-
ed his way.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-05-08

w. 7. Stead says: American
men have no manners. - Mr.. Stead
is the gentleman of polished man
ners who informed a gathering OF
ministers that he "didn't care a
d-n for their 'amens. "
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-05-08

Apparently Mr.. Loeb is prepar-
ing to place himself out of blame's
way If things go wrong with the
Roosevelt-Taft program.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-05-08

No newspaper correspondent has
vet been killed for desecrating the
sacred moonlight of the White
House social conferences.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-05-08

1t is claimed that the ink used in
ordinary correspondence these days
wll fade completely in sixty years.
Mr.. Hartman and ~ Mr.. Storer
ought to use the kind that fades
in at least sixty days.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-05-08

And the funny feature of the
discussion is that the filst initia-
tive and referendum law enacted in
this country, was the work of a
Republican Legislature.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-05-08
POINTED PARAGRAPHS

The Root resignation rumor can
also be characterized by a shortef
term. Boston Herald.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-05-08

As Col. Goethals cannot resign
from the Army, he is beginning to
excuse himself by the failure of his
predecessor.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-05-08

Well bet that when Col. Harvey
does get his commission, in the
Ananias Club, it will be a croker.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-05-08

Reporters are kept away from
the White House in the evening.
Maybe the President Is taking les
sons in bridge.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-05-08

It must be admitted that Mr..
Taft has handicap in having to
carry Son-in-law Nick.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-05-08

John l. Sullivan must have
good pair of eyes. He has discov-
cred the shape of Gov. Hughes
chin through his whiskers.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-05-08

The New York Press declares that
the Fairbanks boom is a dead frost.
Perfectly natural!
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-05-08
FROM THE coMMoNER.

DaVld was general. but Theodore
seems bent on being specific.
The ohio idea seems TO he -
grab the position in the spot lebt
Mr.. Carnegie owns the "ma,,o
lamp and Mr.. Rockefeller owns tbe
oil. eT- 10 'Ao
EVery congressman walked I'm and
ieceipted for the increased pay. This
is not news item. w
Johnson had his Boswell, and Roos-
eVeit has his Jake Ribs. II this 'ha
treason, make the most of It
Inc peace congress and the Dauch-
.o,s Oh the American Revolution
i'snt prohtably effect a merger.
h'ne railroads are experiencinp die-
ncuity In hypnotizing legislatures
iucir passes" no longer take effect.
The. Sioux City Journal Is thirty
seven years old. and In all respects.
ave one is mighty good newspaper.
"A little armor plate and twelve !
nch rapid fire gun will be among
he necessaries Of future peace con-
ioutiOna. "a Z
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-05-08

No one has suggested that Mr..
Foraker nominate Mr.. Roosevelt.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-05-08

why was not the Ananias club
included in the Government Ex-
hibits at jamestown? N it1l
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-05-08

Pessimists who think the Panama
canal will never be finished prob.
ably forget that the Chicago post
office has been completed. Chi
cago Record Herald.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-05-08

Former Governor Odell Of New
York refers TO political reformers
as grasshoppers. They seem TO
have done a good deal Of damage
TO his crops. Chicago Record-Hcr-
aid.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-05-08

The discharged stenographer'"
who sold that Hartman letter to
the newspapers seems to recognize a
hot document when he gets hold Of
one. Washington Herald.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-05-08

Supper at St. Paul's Parish house
on the evening of May 8. It's new
and novel In the extreme. Better
|go. -
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-05-08

Parents will enjoy Fine Field Day
Saturday. 1880. 10c to grandstand.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-05-08

If the court should impose fines
against the Standard in the aggre-
gate sum of $29,OOO,OO0, I'VE believe
it will be sign that the price
of oil b going up. Houston Post.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-05-08
Sore Nipples.

ANY mother who has had exper-
ience with this distressing ailment
win DC pleased to know that a cure
may be affected by applying Chamber
iain's Salve as soon as the child Ia
uohe nursing. Wipe 1t off with a
sort cloth before allowing the babe
70 nurse. Many trained nurses use
this salve with best results. For
sale by all druggists. a
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-05-08
What Others Say.
.rHE JRIsu EnSrcpANrr

beiore the war of the revolution
illuminated there was steady stream
pf immigration from Ireland to the
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-05-08
If Its Lace, etc.

You want. now Is the time to buy.
One-fourth on on all lacea. embroid-
cries, white goods, linens etc.
r.. r. LUDWIG.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-05-08

Former Senator Patterson of Col
orado paid his fine of $1,000 and
remarked that the Colorado sup
rene court was worth just about
that amount OF contempt. Mime
apolis Journal.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-05-08

The shortage of the peanut mar
ket may be partly due to the de-
mand caused by Foraker's political
methods in Ohio. louisville Post.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-05-08

Mr.. Rockefeller will probably re.
fuse to worry over the charges thai
he is a party to a political con
sptracy, inasmmch as the offense
alleged isn't indictable. New Or.
leans Times Democrat.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-05-08

Leave your sasure for your spirnq
Suit at Joe Volts, North Mair 3-15tl
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-05-08

"A daughter was born this morning
70 MIR. and Mrs. Charles McClung
of Bellevue Avenue.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-05-08

fleid Day with Peoples Band SAT-
urudy oy Y. M. G. A.. Only 1Oc.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-05-08

Revised returns show that Chan.
cellor Day has not quit smoking
but has stopped smoking cigars
His public utterances are proof tha,
he still occasionally hits the pipe.
Omaha Bee.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-05-08

j
he still occasionally hits the pipe.
= Omaha Bee.
Ex-Governor tSweetenham is to
take a long tour, and will visit
Canada. He probably will not come
to the United States, much as the
United States would like to see him.
Sad ! Boston Globe.
"Gypsy" Smith is conducting re-
vival meetings in Philadelphia and
the papers Of that city say he is
arousing the people. If this is true
he must possess almost superhuman
powers Chicago Record-Herald.
From the silence which emanates
from Chancellor Days corner since
the Standard s recent conviction, we
infer that Mr.. Rockefeller has moi
been mailing checks to Syracuse
university lately. Houston Post.
John r. Dryden has fully re.
covered from the illness which sid
denly made him retire last winter
from the senatorial race. ANYHOW
1t saved him the trouble of stand.
ing up and being beaten. New
York World.
The secretary of war has furnish
ed enough dope to the Cubans to
keep them on good behavior for five
or six weeks. The amiability will
last only till they discover that
they are not to have spo1ls. Gin.
cinnati Enquirer.
Senator Stone says he will not
fssert the president told an un.
truth, but he does declare that Mr.
Hartman s letter was every con.
vinclng'. The Missouri Statesman
IS following Mr.. Roosevelt's in.
Junction to "walk softly. "-St
Louis Republic.
The worst relic of barbarism re.
naming in the American system al
administering criminal law is the
treatment of juries. If the Thaw
ti1al results IN some sensible re.
forms, 1T will have served one GOOD
purpose, at least. Buffalo Express.
The will of Silent Smith, which
dlsposes of $5.OOO,OOO dollars that
eminent inherltor left behind him is
10 be shredded IN court, as a mat
yer Oh course. Every man who
leaves $75,OOO,OO0 is of unsound
mind, on the face of it ST Lo.,;s
Times. '-'ais
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-05-08

"Al'In WELlMAN, WHO WILL BRAVE ANDRES FATE
Wenan long noted a,uo
or balloon s NJ ready % roy MS proposed flight an ahp
Daoon MT WeIman has found
asentou as given out time the poo bv aal sS
Ine only other polar expedition route was ~
u rsor Andre and his came oct AZ
expresses eat copadence in his M s'pAn
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-05-08

Ex-Governor tSweetenham is to
take long tour, and will visit
Canada. He probably will not come
to the United States, much as the
United States would like to see him.
Sad ! Boston Globe.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-05-08

MIR. Hartman breaks silence long
enough to say that he is n railroad
man. not a politician. This is calcu-
iated to sound to Mr.. Roosevelt like
an insinuation. "'
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-05-08

If Mr.. Hartman called at the
White House after election, Secretary
Loeb forgot TO make public mention
of the fact.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-05-08

The peanut crop has been cornered
again. The same old corner In
"goober politics is still in control in
Washington.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-05-08

just as soon as the president can
grab off enough adjectives he will,
PROBABLY tell us what kind of pre-
Colonel George Harvey re-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-20
Government Securities,
STOCK PRICES FELL.
Heavy Liquidation Influenced Early
Drop. But Recovery Followed.

NEW YORK, August 2O-Prices Of stocks
fell in the early trading today under the in
fuence of liquidation in the New York
city traction stoeks~and an attack on Union
Pacific, Reading and the metal stocks. The
lowest prices of the present declining move
ment We're reached in the New York city
fractions and the United States Steel
stocks, and Pennsylvania sold very near the
lowest.
In the first hour electromagnetic tropoli-
tan declined 5, Brooklyn Rapid Transit 2A
Metropolitan Street Railway and Reading
and Smelling 2ls. The market quickly be-
came dull, rally succeeding decline, until at
midday all the early losses except in the
local fractions had been recovered. In the
next hour the market was almost lifeless.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-20
BAD DAY FOR STOCKS
RAILWAY AND
ELECTRIC AND OTHERS DROP.

After having remained in the background
for several months Washington Railway
and Electric stock jumped to the fore on
the local exchange today and furnished the
principal feature of an otherwise duh meet
ing. For both the common and the preferred
the prices were lower than on the latest pre-
vious sales.
Two hundred and fifty shares of the COM
mon stock sold today from "a to 1874 in
fifty-share lots. The sale next before was
at SO. on Thursday of last week. There
were no transactions in the common yester-
day, the bid being down to SO.
AS for the preferred stock it dropped to
low of 7211 today on the sale of $50 shares,
100 shares going at % and the remainder at
the lower figure Sales Of ten-share lots
were consummated yesterday from 20 to q
on strong closing.
The per cent bonds Of the Washington
Railway and Electric Company suffered a
decline of a of point, $1,000 going at 79A,
az compared with yesterdays price of ~.
On the sale of GO shares Washington Gas
fell from 20 to 69la. and the closing bid was
Il point lower yet.
Mitchell sold at the price of yesterday
17s-to the extent of 145 shares.
Potomac Electric IS fell off Il point, $1,000
being traded at 1922. The next previous
sale was a week ago, at 1O3.
Today's Government Receipts.
National bank notes received today for re-
demption, $911,316. Government receipts:
From internal revenue, $685., E5S; customs,
s91s.6l9; miscellaneous. $50, $50. Expendi-
lures, 81, $4,000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-20
FIRE-EsCAPE COMPLAINTS.
Papers in Many Cases Marked "For
Prosecution"

Assistant Corporation Counsel Pugh
has received from Corporation Counsel
Thomas eighteen complaints against per-
sons who, it is alleged, have failed to
comply with the police regulations re-
garding the installing of fire escapes
upon public buildings and hotels of which
they are owners or agents. The papers
as received by Mr.. Pugh are invariably
marked by Mr.. Thomas for prosecution"
In each instance. 1t is stated. the persons
complained of have to some extent at
tempted to comply with the regulations,
but the work which has been done upon
the buildings under their control has not
been up to the standard as desired by
Building Inspector Snowden Ashford be-
fore the Improvements meet with his
official approval
AS is usual with cases of this kind the
assistant corporation counsel will await
the formal complaints of Inspector
Crichton of the building inspectors office
before proceeding against the parties
as named by Mr.. Thomas.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-20
WHOLESALE MARKET REPORT.

Quotations given below are for large
lots. Jobbers' prices from 1c to &c higher.
EGGS. - Nearby fresh Virginia. z1a22;
west Virginia and southwest Virginia.
19a2O.
BUTTER. - Creamery. fancy. S5h a26.
Western firsts, 24a241s; seconds. "2a23 Y.
Process. fancy, u " a22; fair to good. Goa
u. Store-packed, fresh, 1Sa19.
CHEESE. - New York state factory,
new, large. 141aa15.
POULTRY. - Chickens. spring. per h..
la 10; hens, per h.. 12ha13; BOOSTERS. per
H., 7as; keats, per h., 10.
DRESSED POULTRY. - Hens, choice,
per h., 15a1G; roosters, per To-, 9a10;
chickens, per lb., 20; ducks, per lb., 10
a12.
ETABLES-Potatoes new per Dbl,
No. /, 1.75a2; No. 2, 75a1.OO; potatoes,
new, sweet. per Dbl, 4.OOa5.0O; carrots,
new, per bunch. 2; cucumbers, per basket.
pers. per hundred, 80; tomatoes, per
bushel box, 3Oa5O; cabbage. per bhl., goa
so; eggplant, per doz.. 35a50; squash. per
basket, 2oa35; per bbl.. 10: snap beans,
per bu.. 40; lima beans. per qt,. 25a3O;
new beets, per bunch, 1ha2; lettuce, per
bbl., 1.50a2.OO; peas, per Dbl, 300a4.OO:
corn per doz., 10a2O; okra, per carrier, SO
a1.OO.
GREEN FRUITS-Apples, new south
ern. per bbl.. 1.5Oa3.5O; oranges, Cal, per
box. 350a475; grape fruit, per box. 2.50a
400; pineapples. per crate, 1.25a4.5 /;
peaches. per crate. 3.O0a4.5O; cantaloupes.
per crate, 1.50a2.25; watermelons, each,
15a35; plums, per crate. 1.25a2.JO; black
berries, per quart. 5a15; huckleberries,
per quart box, 1Oa12k.
HAY AND STRAW.-Timothy, choice,
1000; No. l. 1900a20OO; No. 2, 1S.OOa
1900; mixed hay, 1joOa17OO; clover, 1900
a1G.O0. Straw, rye, bundle. 11UOa11 so;
rye, machine thrash, S.OOaS. so: wheat, G. SO
a6.75; oat straw, per ton, 500.
LIVE STOCk.-Cattle, extra, per cwt.,
nary. per cwt. 2.5oa3.0o: Hogs, per cwt.,
gross. $50 Sheep, 3.00a3.50; lambs,
spring. choice, T. Calves. choice. PER h.,
7a7k; medium. per h., 6a. Cows prime,
fresh, each, 35.0Oa50.0O: common, each,
2O.00a30.00; old and dry, each, 10.0ca12 90
BEEF CUTS-Ribs, No. l. per lb., 49,;
No. 2, IL; No 3, TO- Rounds, No J. per
H., 10; No =, 8; No. 3, s. Loins, No 1,
per h., 10; No. 2, T.; No. 3, IL. Chucks,
No. l. per H., 3; No. =. Z; No. 3, 6.
WOOL AND HIDES. Wool, washed,
free of burrs, per h., 30a33; wool. un-
washed. per lb.. -. Hides, green. per
H., 0; dry. per h., 16a1S. Sheepskins,
green. each, 1.2ja1.50: dry, each, 7!Ia1 %
Calfskins, green. each. 1.35a1.5O.
GRAIN.-Wheat, new southern, 6Oa83.
Corn, shelled, white. 61a63; yellow. G1a63:
ear, 325a340. Oats, western white No .
Sass; mixed, 52a54. Bran, per ton, % GOA
2O.OO.