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The Washington times., 1908-12-23
GOULDS MAY SELL
THEIR HOLDINGS
Famous Families Likely to
Withdraw From Rail
road Map.

NEW YORK, Dec. 23.-The resigna-
tiOn OF President Newman, Of the New
York Central Railroad Company, ana
the stories that are being circulated as
TO the destination OF a number OF Gould
roads seems 10 indicate the disintegra-
ton of the Gould system and the be
ginning Of the exit Of the Vanderbiits
and the GOUldg from the railroad map.
The aggressiyeness Of Edward H
Hartman has written his name al over
the railroad map Of the United States
James J. HIN still lives 10 care for and
manage his great properties, and while
he does they viii not fall by the way
side or into any Hartman camp
The millions Of the ROckefeIlers are
said TO be back Of the aggressive and
capable Hartman. while the Aioores,
practically the first trust promoters,
organizers Of the National Biscuit Com
pany, the American Sheet Steel Com
pany, the American Tin Plate Com
paDy, the National steel Company, and
other corporations which they after
ward sold TO the United States Steel
Company. with their railroad start in
the control Of Rock Island, are said 10
be after sor-e Of the Gould stocks.
wall Street has Il that Pennsylvania.
wants the Wabash system as an entry
into St Louis and Kansas City: that
=
AtChisOn. and other Gould roads settle
into scme of the combinations that are
Icing formed to take them over
George GOuid's dream vf getting to
the Atlantic seems more impossible than
ever and the aggression Of Hartman
mas made railrOading in competition at
least unpleasant for Mr.. Gould since
the death OF his fathers friend and his
own adviser, Russell Sage
1t Is known that Mr.. Hartman has
acquired an interest OF considerable
proportions IN New York Central.
Social functions and the horse have
little real place in the management OF
great railroads The genius Tor rail-
rOading OF the old Commodore and Of
w X Vanderbilt has passed from the
Vanderbilt family The genius Of Hill
remains. perhaps the ability Of Morgan
IS beyond question, but the sun OF Har-
riman and The capital Of the ROckefeI-
leTs and the money and skill OF James
H Moore are fast CominE 20 the front
in the changing map OF the United
States railroads
The Washington times., 1908-12-23
TODAY'S SALES ON
WASHINGTON EXCHANGE

Capital Traction 5's. Sl.OOO0116, $1,OOO9
ll57s, Sl,0O0d1152s. S1,0OOd115@s, $1,00OG1155s.
Washington Railway A, Sl,0OJdSl,
$l.c0OdS7. S5OOdS7h
Washington Railway, preferred, 5Od
Sf24. 15HS4st-
National city Bank, 10GI551s.
United States Trust, lOlfSS2s
Emerson Steam Pump, Z5412, 256I2, 25
Ql2. 2Jd12
After call-Potomac Fire Insurance. q
NZSH
Capital Traction, SIS. $l.OO0d1151z. 1900
@1l51z.
Metropolitan Railroad SIS, q. .OO0gl13-
The Washington times., 1908-12-23
KILL>l25 DOGS.

RISING SUN. Md. De-. Z5.-One hun
dred and twenty-five dogs II the vicinity
of Rising sun and Colora were sIauEh-
tered yesterday and today, all having
been bitteU by a ma3 dog that ran
amuck from the Edward Alexander
farm at Richardsmere. Many OF tie
finest hunting dogs of the couriy have
met with the fatc-dogs tor which own
ers had refused so.
The Washington times., 1908-12-23
OFFICERS METHODS
SCORED BY JUDGE
Policemen Disguised BOYS and
Then Arrested Man Who
Sold Them Liquor.

In dismissins a charge against Hugh
Harten OF BrightwoOd, Of Illegally sell
ing LIQUOR, Acting Judge Aukun, IN Po-
lice Court. scored the police and their
witnesses for the manner in which they
laid trap for the defendant
Il was shown that Bernard r Newton
and Ray A Miller. both minors. were
disguised by the police as hunters 50
that they seemed older than thev were
and were then sent 10 the Harten saloon
10 buy liquor II was this decepti0n
that caused the judge 70 order a verdict
Of not guilty.
The Washington times., 1908-12-23
THE WASHINGTON TIMES, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 2a 1908.
Big Old Leaders Rails Smee Copper and Steel dusab
SIS SELL DOWN TO is 1-2,
THE INVESTMENT DEMAND
BEING LIMITED.

There seems to he a cessation of the
demand for local securities. It may
return again after the first OF the New
Year. but for the last few days there
has not been much vim to the market,
either for stocks or bonds.
This noon Capital Traction 5's mar
Heted at 116 for the opening, closed at
1155a. The bonds were for sale and
$7,OOO sold $1,000 lots at steady declines
OF Is TO the net loss OF T.
The Washington times., 1908-12-23
BANKER A SUICIDE.

WORCHESTER, Mass, Zee. %
Frank W Cutting. ffty-eiEht, for thirty
years treasurer OF the Mechanics say
iugs Bank here, committed suicide with
gas today at his home He left two let
ters one for his wife and one for a
3. K. Sprague. president Of the bank.
but their contents have not been di-
vulged. At the bank it was declared
that Cuttings books were in frst-cla IS
order
The Washington times., 1908-12-23
Poultry.
Fruits

FrIits-Applas-B per q h. bbL
S3-UJaS50. GravsustelH, Per q. h. D5l-. s. g0a
80 Twenty ounce, per q. D.. bbL. $500
a3-Jy, Maiden Blush. per q. h. bbI., s. uyag 5I-
King, per o. h. bDl.. S3-OOas.JV, HuJDITdsgu.
pr o. b. bbl-. Sg-U1ag15 e., ordinary kinds
good 10 prime. per d-h bDI-, s.. JJ82.5U. poor Ju
1alr. per oh Dbl. SIyUaiTJ. open head bar
TeIs. common u good. I5CsLSLJU. state pTIues
per basket 25aSJl. other kinds. per "a ..et
l5a-Jcs grapes, Malaga, S4. CyaS5-Gy per keg
CTanDerrics, per bEI, SlO.Joall %. per box
S2-IoaS1J. oranges California, per box. s. Ca
45o. Florida. $..5la2.7Ji srape fruit. Per box
The Washington times., 1908-12-23

The As OF the Washington Railway
and Electric Company, were in fair re-
quest at S7dS71s.
Railway preferred sold at S4%E and
Emerson Steam Pump at I2 Potomac
Fire Insurance, 29H.
The Washington Stock Exchange will
stand adjourned from the close Of the
market tomorrow until Monday morn
ing, December IS.
The Washington times., 1908-12-23
Game.

Game-Rabbits. per dOz-. sea. 90. kits, per
dozen, 81 l-C1alJy, qua-l. No I, per d01el. s. 10
aJ2J. average. per O'Zgn. 50 U0a2 Jg- pheas-
ants, each. $l.01aI-zjs 'yoJdcJck, each Cga4Jc-
squirrels. 55aSJc per d0z-s 5ppcssGEI. each.
25af0c. Wild turkeys. per To-. -Sa2Jc-
The Washington times., 1908-12-23
Live Stock

Live StOck-CaJtIc. extra. per cwt. ssyla
go, medium, per cWC-. SJeJa5 80. ordinary.
s. 4-CJa45y. common. per Cgyt-. S2-s5a5 vJ. hogs
per cwt-, gross. SS-sta6.o %, ordinary. per cgt-.
>. .rJaJ 30, sheep, prime. per H., Fa4lzc. ord
nary. per lD-. Gl5izc. lambs spring choice.
per ID. Ja5izc- medium, fizaJC. common. p-sr
medium. per .D.. 7a1s1c. common, per d.
The Washington times., 1908-12-23
Vegetables

Negetables-PoJat0es. per bu., 65a55c. home
grown. per bu-. 65a7Jc. sweet potatoes.
per bbL. SI-25al-50S yaIus. per biol. s.. coal -.
carrots. per bbL. $l--5al-Jgs CucumDcrs. per
basket, Sl.iJa2-gVi cabbage, per Dbl. -ltll
LJO, caulihOWers, per b5l-, y2-5ya2.Oy celery,
per dOZ- stalks. s5a50c. lima beans. per Ct.
laluCs onions. per bu-. JJ8sJC. onions Der
bbl-. Si-fyaL69. pumpkins. per bbL. 6Ja..c-
string beans, per biol, s-CJa-.5g. squasl D.
Hubbard, Der boL. --ca4l--ys tomatoes. Ter
LlN. s-..uas. v.
The Washington times., 1908-12-23
DEMAND IS ACTIVE
IN WHOLESALE MART
Approach of Christmas and
Lifting of Quarantine
Boom Trade.

The approach of Christmas Day, and
preparations by retailers, co-Hbined
with the Improvement in the weather
created an active demand in the local
wholesale markets today. a ready mar
ket was found for receipts il most lines.
Arrivals were liberal. but on account
Of the increased demand prices were
not decreased.
Cattle receipts again showed the effect
Of the lifting Of the Maryland quaran-
tine, being Of considerable volume from
various sections of that State. Calves
were active, and lambs were wanted
In dressed meats, choice, light hogs
sold promptly at good prices. but
heavyweights were dull CT oice dressed
calves met with ready sale. Poultry
was active and steady Fruits and
vegetables were only moderately active
with prices firm.
The Washington times., 1908-12-23
NIGHT RIDERS TELL
OF BLOODY CRIMES
Continued from First Page)

HersChel HCgE. each OF whom made a
confession some time ago that they be-
lOnged TO the night riders, were brought
TO Union City this morning from DreS-
den, Tenn, where they have been con-
nned for two weeks past for safekeep-
ing. Their return here was for the pur-
pose of placing them o. the witness
stand during the day.
Warned by Countrymen.
The TWO prisoners came 10 Union
city under charge OF Sheriff c. A Bras
field and Deputy Sheriff ". Dunn, and
were taken 70 "A room on First str ct.
where they were kept until sent for
10 testifv. When Morris appeared on
the street en- route 10 the courtroom.
he was seen by . number Of country
men: -hO significantly placed their
hands over their mouths. a mute sug-
gestiou that he keep quiet
When he took the witness stand, Nor
ris testified that he was a member Of
the night riders, that he as present
on various raids, and told OF Whippings
given different persons The night rid
ers' oath, ne said. had been admins
tered to him by Garrett Johnson. de
fendant He identified Bud Morris and
Tid Burton, two Of the defendants. as
having attended night rider meetings
NorT.- while on the stand. recited a
poem his own composition entitled
The Burning OF the Docks"
Tells Of Rankin Murder.
Morris then came 10 the story OF the
murder Of Captain Rankin. He said
that on the night OF the assa ssinatiou
he Morris. assisted in holding the
horses ridden by the night riders He
state further that Garrett Johnson
was the leader Of the band that night
and that Johnson had talked with Cap
tain Rankin and Colonel Taylor about
the ownership Of ReflfOOt lake. Morris
said he did not go 70 the bayou with
the other night riders who had charge
81 Rankin and TAYLOR. but he heard
the shooting when Rankin was killed.
The Washington times., 1908-12-23
Dressed Meats.

Dressed Neats-Haus. country cured per
Jb., I2aLJc, beef, Core quarters, per ID
Ioins, Sale: rounds. 6aSc. dressed lamb. per
ID. 10aIlcs hogs. small. per cwJ-. $50;
medium. per cwt-. 500; pork Ioins. Per H.
The Washington times., 1908-12-23
TODAYS PRICES ON
NEW YORK EXCHANGE

Quotations furnished by w b HIbbs 81
Co. bankers and brokers, Hibbs Building,
members New York Stock Exchange. Wash
lngtcn stock Exchange and Chicago Board OF
The Washington times., 1908-12-23
The CURB MAP"ET.

Quotations furnished by E T. Hutton &
Co. members New York stock Exchange.
g Bowie Chipuan. manager. 1901 = street
The Washington times., 1908-12-23

DR.. W T. BALDUS, German Specialist on
diseases OF the brain, nervous system. heart
stomach and kidneys Doctors service an
medicine. 81. Consultation free Sc. cor 6r6
and F sts. Hours. 10 to / to 9. se12-tf
The Washington times., 1908-12-23
Today's Prices
Wholesale prices were as follows. jOSberS
prices being a little higher:

Wholesale prices were as follows. johberS
prices being a little higher:
Eggs-Virginla nearbys. fresh 3laS2c; south
west Virginia and West Virginia. 2yaS0cs
Tennessee and North Carolina. Z7a2sc-
Cheese-New York flats, large. per b.. lSA
al+c: small, per lb.. l25za14%ac-
Butter-CTeameTy. fancy. per ID. 5liaa52cs
Western firsts. 2SaZ51RC. process, fancy. 24a2Jc;
fair to good 22a2Sc; dairy, choice, l1alSc;
dairy. good. ITc; store packed. fresh, L2lsc-
Poultry.
Live Poultry-ChlCkens. spring, small per
ID. l2Ixal2c; large. I2-=aI3c: hens. I9c: roos-
teTs. Sc; ducks, large, per To-, 1caI21zc. small
per ID. lie; geese. Pc h.. lOalZc. turkeys.
toms. per ID. lSal+c; hens. per H. l3alfc-
Dressed PDultry-Iurkeys, uu1raNu. toms,
per h., lJaI6C. hens. per To-. lJal6C. chickens.
small. per h., l5al6C. large, per h.. I5aI6c.
hens. per lb-, l5al+c. rooSters, per h.. 1Oc;
ducks, large. per b.. 1ial4szc. small 1gc,
geese. Der ID. lLal2c
The Washington times., 1908-12-23
DECEMBER WHEAT
WAS VERY STRONG
Deferred Corn Futures Made Mod
crate Gains on a Lively
Market.

CHICAGO, Dec. 23.-December wheat
was very strong on light stocks and
receipts in the Northwest
The Washington times., 1908-12-23

were decidedly firm.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-12-21

difference OF temperament, and vary
his-er-mode OF procedure? | mere
ly ask, don't you know. For myself |
was only allowed"
Mrs. Dexter cut me short. 1T has
been most distressing affair, but
we've managed r., to save him"
: "We?"
r ITO be, absolutely correct il il was /
who saved him, though, OF course,
Lady Passay lays claim to all the
credit All she did was to bully
never bully" - t.-i' (" ''Ti@'
rAll things to all men" said,
vaguely, and trusted the remark might
At In somehow ." ," 7f'7
+ mo. II was only very kind to him,
and spent a lot OF time In showing
him what a nice fine people could
have when they We're good. took
him out to dinner took him to more
than one BALL sat out dances with
him. and" she paused to give the
next announcement its full force, ~
even let him hold my hand"
"Ah! And where was Berkeley %
put the question as casually as |
could, but II seemed that somebody
ought to consider Berkeley, even II
his wife had forgotten all about him.
And then | made him tell me the
whole thing" she went on, Lady
Passay had said she was an absolute 9
impossible person-it appeared that
Lady Passay had been interfering
rather actively before she came and
lmploreh nay aid, andGthe young aVom,
an had didefod her. and Ildidnit know
this beferestoroi thtnk l. should ,thave
let them hight II outr-anyhow, a don I
trust Lady Passay, and 4 haven't the
least faith in her Judgment, You
know what people are when they get
to her age?" sc.or
Which is--?"
80 J determined to use my own
discretion, and had the two-Johnny
and his young woman-up TO dinner.
But, oh! my dear!,'i
Mrs. Dexter came to a sudden and
horrlfied stop. forgave the obscurity
of her remark for the sake OF the my
dear and tried for moment to pre-.
tend that the design alton was right.
fully bestowed. Fatuously eonsid
cred It, and believed myself 10 be IN
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-12-21
rha!er Pu, Sack in Circulation.

AS a result OF persistent agitation
on the part of the conservatives
throughout Germany the German
"thalers" or three.niark pieces, which
were withdrawn from circulation two
years ago, have been reintroduced I'm
their old form. The agricultural sec.
tions of the population have by cen.
turiesaof use become so accustomed to
them that sthe decimal coinage avs.
TEN WAS resented as "a positive ehardI
ship In otheTmany districts IN which
from time impehoria1 incomes aud
values have beenbreckoned In tnalsrs
the more modern system or caic,iIa.
tion by marks has never become gen.
eral, and the withdrawHi of the ira.
0ditionsl unit, which was regarded
with almost superstltious veneratson.
was viewed with profound mlsgivlngs
since the unsophisticated countrymen
could not rid themselves of the sus.
piclon that they We're not getting full
measure under what they considered
10 be the ''new-fangled" system.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-12-21
DIES AT RIPE OLD AGE
Samuel Hill, Aged oI, Passes Away
Near Caledonia.

Samuel Hill, aged 81, farmer,
OF north OF Caledonia was within
sight of the century mark when
he was overtaken by death at his
country home abou; ten o'clock Sun
day evening. Old age and its com
ptications was the cause OF demise
The deceased was born in Knox
county but has spent the greater
portion of his life in tillinIg the
soil (which represented his portion
OF Marion county. At the time of
death he was living on the old
home place with a sou and daughter,
Miss Hattie lTIill and Frank Hill
Other surviving children are Mrs
A. l.. Zuck of Kenton, Alec, John,
siias, Mrs. william Barton, Mrs, w.
NJ. Jikens and Mrs. j. w. Brocles
by. all of Marion county and Angus
tus Hill OF Marion. -,
Rev. Mr.. Miller OF Marion Cen
tral Christian church Will ofllciats
at the funeral services TO be held
in Kirkpatrick church Wednesday
morning at eleven o'clock, burial to
I've made in Kirkpatrick cemetery
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-12-21
Samson and
DeHLaH
BY Harriet q. Garfield.
Copyright BY Ford Pub. Coz

Copyrieht, by Ford Pub. Col
Aunt Dee put her pretty head out OF
the window. and listened--all uncon.
scious that SO doing. she turned an
other page in her love story. They
had lived In this neighborhood only
two days but Dorothy had evidently
found a playmate. Her cheerful little
voice came floating up "oh, yethy'
she was saying, I'm glad you live in
the next houlhl"
Aunt Dee looked down at her small
niece. She was standing close 20 the
hedge that divided their lawn from
the old.fashioned yard adjoining 1t.
Standing Just as close to the hedge,
on the other side, was a fair.haired
child whose long, golden curls were
tied back on each side with blue
ribbon. lrTo' bon .rK p swOr 10
Only the head OF each was visible
to the other butiAunt Dee gazed won
deringly at the little figure on the
other side OF the hedge Was II q
boy, or girl? longsleeved cling.
ham apron-blue and white-hung
stifiiy down to the tops of shoes, thick.
soled and heavy like those worn by
men In embryo. There were pockets
in the apron, and the small hands were
thrust into them man fashion. There
was a look OF real martyrdom In the
blue eyes.
81 wath afraid I'd have to live near
a boy" Dorothy lisped, laughing con
tentedly.
The golden-hsir child flushed pain.
fully, and writhed with embarrass
ment; then he leaned forward end said
something too low tpr Aunt Dee to
hear. Dorothy sprang back In amaze
ment. oh! OH" she cried What
a whopper! You aint boy at all,
you've got curlth, an rib1onth an" /,
. IN come round and show you, my
shoes,p he said determined to con.
vince her OF his masculinity. A min.
ute iater he was standing on the. lawn,
exhibiting his pedal extremiqes 10 the
little girl
But ! never thaw a boy wear
apronth like that. she said argument.
atively. What for do YOU wear em?"
The question was not answered, fof
the new acquaintance said, i've got to
go in, now Aunt Mercy's calling me-"
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-12-21
Personals
SIC

Mrs. E!ecta Everett Of North
Main street is very ILL.,
Or. G.. T. Wiant was called to
Union county. Sunday on profes.
sional business.
Miss Ruth Moore, of Detroit, Mich
igan. is the guest of DR.. and Mrs.
c. T. Wiant of South State street,
during the holiday season.
Miss NTable vogel. of Paulding,
Miss Lucille Bishop, Of Columbus. and
Mr. Joe Vngel, OF Clarion Penna .,
are visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Levy.
Claire Davis, who has been at
tending school, Ffat Westerville. Is
spending the Christmas vacation
with his parents Mr. and Mrs.
j. f. w Davis. i''
News from the bedside of Frank
Hughes, OF Hot Springs, Ark, Is
to the effect that the patient is
progressing nicely and complete
recovery is simply matter or time
and absolute rest ~
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-12-21

He seemed glad Of the chance to
leave his little inQuisitor. hut that the
escape was only temporary, Aunt Dee
discovered at bedtime. Dorothy, as
usual, made confidant OF her:
"Oh, dear" she sighed. sitting down
on the floor TO take on her shoes.
There ith great deal OF trouble In
thith world H'1t m li'l]
p Aunt Dee suppressed smile. what
is troubling you now, DEAR" she asked
sympathetically. .''
Nothing ith troubling melt ith
poor Thamthon"i
'samson' Is that the little boy
next door?"
"Yeth. You thee he had mamma
only teeny biz ora while, then she
died, an hlth Aunty rMerthy took him
She ith only great aunt, an she
don't prove OF boyth; she wanth them
all to be little girlth. She wanted
him named Thamthon 'cauth he had
long hair, like the Thamthon in the
Bible. Hith papa ith away tho much,
an he hath to wear apronth an rib
bonth." She gazed pensively at the
little stocking In her hand
1T is too bsd!" Aunt Dee said In
dignantiy. Poor little fellow!"
"Yeth, but the curlth are the hard
eth to bear! Hith papa wanted them
cut on, but hlth Aunt Merthy wanted
him to wait I'll he came home again.
He wath TO come home to-day, but
they got letter that maybe he
couldn't come 'til July, an Than
thon'th aheart ith rbreahinglG He' hath
to- do patchwork, and rhith Aunt Mer
thy readth The Bible TO him" .a
'DoesntF he like that?" Aunt Dee
said. ttas ~
"Yeth, everything but the angelth:
he ithnt int'rethed in angelth!"
Why isnt he interested in the
angels, Dorothy"
oh, they all have long hair! He
ith thorry for them, but he don't never
want 10 be one!"
What is Samscn's last name?'
Aunt Dee asked.
"Whiting-only Whiting; II ithn't
out OF the Bible. like Thamthon. What
ith the matter. Aunt DeeY You
Jumped"
Nothing, dear; | knew some one OF
that name several years ago Nov
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-12-21
Johnny Weekes'
Love Affairs
The Triumph o. Taeaess Woman.
cc0pSsfiisht, BY Fora Pub. Co.,

Copyfight, by Fora Pub. COB
'T often think" sighed Mrs. Berk.
eley Dexter how perfectly good
could be If there were no other wom-
en- in the world.p She leaned back
in her chair and gazed thoughtfully
lnto space.
had my doubts as to the efficacy
OF solitude, and.I expressed them. III
! remember rightly. | added. there
was only one woman in the Garden Of
Eden, and even she, poor, dear lady"
Mrs. Dexter interrupted with char
aoteristic disregard for any ones feel.
ings but her own. Don't be silly"
'she. said, pleasantly. Il was really
thinking of Lady Passay. Sbss such
a dreadfully interfering old thlng.G
l"old?" Her ladyship'ss coifrure eyer
defedi inspections and MY curiosity
had always been almost feminine. 81
wonder. Her figure is youthful and
her cheek is childlike, STILL one never
knows. And, after all, youth is mere
ly comparative"
DO you know Johnny Weeks 2" Mrs
Dexter demanded, suddenly.
He was the friend OF my child.
hood" Mrs. Dexter continued, dream.
lily retrospective, "at least, OF my sis.
ter's childhood--it's the same thing.
Hardly" | ventured to interpose.
Mrs. Dexter was uncompromising in
her candor as to the sum of her
friends years. HE is AZ" she de
clared, impasslvely; bnt was the
youngest OF very large family
Johnny was an affectionate soul, and
made love to us all in turn, as we
grew big enough; IT was his way, and
we expected it. BIT he WAS engaged
to ;, my listers Ito one df them at
fehst 3stl 4Dl'tlp fp t0Gs5h. 4i1
4 sighed = believe from envy "To
love one OF you" 7 observed, i"is a lib
ieral education to love the whole fam.
lily pausedAlost In my pursuit OF
adequate eSpression tsir-
Mrs. Dexter SAID ,'Yes, of course"
In ali absent sort OF Way, and relapsed
into unexpected sileiice rH 'Ff
''He is to be congratulated on his
enterprise went on. Did did
he--so to speak, pursue the same tao
tics with you all, or did he allow fol
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-12-21
klna,. rhsoretIeal Power.

King Edward of England possesses
great power, Theoretically. Strictly
and legally speaking, the whole OF the
mineral wealth OF the empire Is his
majesty's property, as Is also. for that
matter, every acre OF ground that COW
ers and contains ii, He could empty
every Jail in Britain by stroke OF his
pen and keep them empty 30 long as
he chose to 60 on exercising to the
full his prerogative OF pardon A word
from him and the present parliament
would cease to be. II is as the su-
preme head OF the navy and army,
however, that his autocratic power Is
most apparent. He can order one or
both to make war. He can dress his
soldiers and his sailors as he pleases.
arm them how he likes. He could dis.
band every regiment, and send to the
scrap leap every ship. Sometimes,
too he wields this power, up TO a cer-
tain point. He abolished, for Instance,
the ONCE OF commander-in-ch BY
the simple expedient OF royal war.
rant he instituted a sweeping refofma-
jtion In the war Office Queen Victoria,
by like method, abolished tie sale
and purchase OF officers commissions.
an even more drastic step.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-12-21
Do You Owe McclainlsSo'

/" The accounts due Gthes C5rMgr Me-
Claim CO awere ndt soidato the uhierL
Phillips Coz Payments maybe made
as usual at me istofe iho fi0ber block.
Anibast due accounts mhstsbe paid
at ofide us the BHsiness affairs of the
C. w. Mcclhin cograre to be closed
at the earliest moment.
Bert McClaln will be at the Uhler-
Phillips store for 30 days to make
settlements and TO assist Uhler-Phil-
lips Co. 12-9-tf
Cement Is used for roofing In
France, especially near Lyons.
Try the Mirror want column.