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The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-04-01
MINORITY
CALL ISSUED
Two Conventions will be
Held in Bucyrus.
One CALL IS ILLEGAL
So Say Minority Members of
the Committee.
Two Sets of delegates will be
Seiected and Each Side Claims
its will be Seated.

A minority call. signed by l.. w.
Bowers, of Upper Sandusky, chair
man pro tenn, and II. N Quigley,
secretary. was issued last night for
the thirteenth district congression-
al convention at Bucyrus April
30. 1t provides for the selection of
delegates and aternates by dele
gate or mass convention. within
ten days after the publication of
the notice, IN each OF the counties
of the district pursuant to the
call OF the executive or controlling
committee in each county.
Bowers ana Quigiey hold that
the call issued after the Fremont
meeting is Illegal for the reason
that 1t does not conform to the
call of the National committee and
it is probable that there will be
two conventions in liucyrus on
April So
1t is said that the convention
called by the majority at the
Fremont meeting will select For
aker delegates to the National CON
vention while the convention called
by the minority will select Tafr
men, one OF whom will be Con-
gresham Grant n. Mouser The
Taft followers here state that the
delegates elected at the minority
convention will be seated at the
Chiccyo convention while the dele.
gates selected by the others will
mot be recognized.
1t is claimed that the attempt to
control the convention made by
Foraker followers Is being carried
Iout TO force Mouser to declare
whether or not he will be q can
oidate. Quigley denies that such /.
the case.
Before issuing the call Quigle!
conferred with Mouser over tn,
long distance phone.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-04-01
COMMISSION
IS NAMED
Five Men to Have Charge of
Work of Construction.
SANCTION OF VOTERS
Now Needed to Proceed with
New Buildings.
Bids for Various Improvements
will be Received by the City
April I'll.

In order to assure the citizens
OF Marion that everything will be
done on the square in case that
the new city hall proposition re-
eeives the endorsement of the voter
next Monday. the board of public
service at It's meeting last night
appointed a committee OF five prom
inent men to compose a commits
sion TO look after the construction
of a city hall, lire department and
market house. The committee is
composed OF Messrs. George u.
Christian. George w. King. A. r..
King, G. C. Stoltz and A. G.. Ed
mondson. The committee is auth
orized with such power as IS vest
ed in the city ordinances and state
laws. II viii have charge of con-
struction work. subject to the rec
omendations of the service board.
Knowing that the public has the
greatest confidence in the members
OF this committee, the board
thought 1t advisable to place their
names before the voters in order
to strengthen their confidence in
the project 10 be voted on next
Monday. i'he resolution providing
Tor the appointment of this com
mtttee was introduced by Fred Is
sleD
The clerk was authorized to
advertise for bids calling for the
following improvements, the con
tracts to be allowed on Tuesday
April u at ~ o'clock noon
A brick pavement on North Main
street from klerx avenue to FAIR
ground street.
Asphalt block, BRICK or sheet
asphalt pavement on High stree,
from Church to Balm avenue.
Sanitary sewer and cellar drain
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-04-01
BIRTHDAY AN NlVERSARY
Is Nicely Celebrated by Willis
Bowers, Tuesday Evening

Honorng the thirty-ffth birthday
anniversary of Willis Bowers, OF
North Grand Avenue, company Of
friends perpetrated a very pleasant
surprise on him Tuesday evening.
The guests assembled at eight o'clock
and the surprise was complete. Pro-
gressive finch was the diversion OF
the evening. A series OF games re-
suited in Mrs. Willis Leslie winning
first ladies prize and Mr. Willis Bow
ers, gentlemen's prize. Mrs. A. b.
Bigely and Mr.. G. w, Davis won the
consolation prizes.
Mr. Bowers was remembered nicely
by his friends and the affairs proved
a very pleasant social occasion
An elegant luncheon was
a concluding feature.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-04-01

from the north end of present sew
ana In alley north of Playground.
A storm water ditch beginning
at the southeast corner of the
George Roberts property adjoining
the Marion cemetery land, and
running along the east line of
Roberts property for six hundred
feet, then north west and across
Roberts land connecting with out
let known as the Vine street
ditch.
sanitary sewer and cellar drain
on Balm avenue from Vine street
to point 15O feet east of state
street.
Addison Balm, superintendent of
Parks informed the board that
Waggoner, the park architect from
Sidney had written him to the ef-
iect that he was ready at any time
to furnish detailed plans for the
arrangement OF local parks. The
board considered the matter for n
short time and decided that there
are too many Other things to be
considered at this time without
taking up detailed park improve
ment.
John NJ. Marriott of the archl-
tects Marriott and Allen, of Colum-
bus. was present at this session
and presented sketch of the new
city hall, market house and fire
department. The drawing is an
cHeellent one and gives a fine idea
OF what magnificent thing sucn
a building would be TO the city OF
Maricn. Mr.. Marriott will display
copies of his drawing in various
windows about the city today and
during the latter part of the week.
cuts of the prospective building
will be run in the newspapers.
The report OF garbage plant for
the month of March disclosed that
319 barrels OF garbage, "a barrels
of night soil. two dogs. and one
horse were consumed at the plant
The total collections amounted &c
S2i After considering number
OF minor points of business, the
board adjourned
I Post-season polo game Thursday
nioht nnn't nnioc ~ ~
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-04-01
l. @ G. 4 l..
EV ENTS

Born, son to Mr.. and Mrs. Cro2-
erer Penry OF South OF Prospect
Wednesday morning.
"A daughter was born to Mr. and
Mrs. Michael Leffler, of near Agosta,
Tuesday night.
The regular business meeting of
the Ladies Aid of the Central
Christian church will be held
Thursday afternoon at 2:3O.
There will be a cottage prayer meet
ing Thursday afternoon at the home
of Mrs. Nellie Fies, Silver street. All
are invited.
Mr.. Crennan of The Union Cen
tral Railroad OF Texas, has ap-
pointed Mr.. Z. W Myers and Mr.
Ira Seckels to take charge OF that
company's interests in this and
surrounding counties. Mr.. Seckels
has just returned from a business
trip to Texas and is loud in his
praise of the future of this great
state.
Hear Gillian, the humorist at ED-
worth tomorrow night. 1t
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-04-01
FINAL CONTEST
THIS EVENING
Program will Open at 7::30
O'clock.
Judges are Selected and Every
Thing is in Readi-
ness.

The final nratoriCal and deClama-
Ition contest will be held at the
High School auditorium this even
ing. The contests will be largely
attended by the student body Of
the school and a large number OF
the Marion public are expected to
attend.
The following program will be
observed Byron" by Margaret
Burgess. Trial of Aaron Burr by
Zen Grills, Freedom by Law
renee Ames. Edmund Burke' by
George Foye. ''fIeirs Of the Ages
by Arthur King, "ShylOck' by
George King and Julius Caesar
by Lewis Morrill,. Following the
program of Orations the Girls
Giee club will render music.
In the defamation contest to
follow the oratorical contest the
program to be observed is as fol-
lows: "Mr Brown Has His Hair
Cut" by Francis Frye, "Regulus''
by Edgar Balm. ''Spartacus to tho
Gladiators at Capua by Florence
Milholland, "l|ay Billy by Floyd
Pickering and "Lasca" by Edith
Chase.
! The judges FOR the occasion will
be w. y. Harder, w. =. Molonev
and G. b. Christian, Jr. The contest
will open promptly at 1880.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-04-01
BANQUET AND
TALK BUSINESS
Z. D. u M. Relief Associas
ton Meets in Delaware.
Following the Business Meeting a
Four Course Banquet was
Served.

Monday evening was the annual
festive occasion for the members OF
Volunteer Relief Association of the
c. d. & NJ, and ffty-three of them
gathered in this city for the annual
election Of officers and banquet at the
Candy Kitchen.
The business session was the first
one held. w. NJ. Cleaver was re-
elected president, Jesse May, of Ma
rion, vice president, 4. f. Elkins,
treasurer, w. Y. Henderson, secre-
tary, John AIalOney trustee for 3
years. Several new members were
voted into the order which was shown
to be in a very prosperous condition.
Following this business session,
Messrs. S. W. Abbott and Herbert
Whysall, comprising the entertain
ment committee, escorted the Associa-
tion to the Candy Kitchen, where an
elaborate four course banquet was
served, followed by number of in
itertcsting toasts in which General
Manager George Whysall acted as
ltoastmaster and Mr.. A. Il. Neer-
Gamer w. NJ Cleaver, Henderson
lElkins, G. f. Turner, and a number
rof others responded. Mr.. Neereamer
Iextended a cordial invitation to all
,of the G. d. & VI. men to visit him
at his home in indianapolis. The
Marion boys returned home soon aft
er ten o'clock on a special car fur
nished by the lnterurban Company.
delaware Gazette.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-04-01
LAST MEETING HELD
M. s. G. Club DisbaBds for the
Summer Months.

Mrs. 4. w. Lowe, Of Benton Place,
was hostess TO the NJ S. G.. club at
her home Tuesday evening. There
was large attendance, this being
the last meeting of the season, new
Officers were elected, Miss Katheryn
Stewart, president, and Mrs. Grover
Zemmer, secretary. -Four new mem
bem were taken in. There being no
other business the meeting closed for
embroidering and social time. A
bccn ktnt afforded much fun, OF
which Mrs. Bertha Dean captured
the prize. Dainty refreshments were
served.
The guests of the evening were
Mrs. w. Ridenane, Mrs. r. A.
Stewart, Mrs. A. G.. Smith and Miss
Jessie Zemmer. The next meeting
will be held at the home of Miss
Velma Lowe of Reed avenue
Post-season polo game Thursday
night. Don't miss 1t. 1t
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-04-01
MARION TO GET FLINGER
Pitcher Zachert, of Lincoln, WhC
Beat Sox, will be Signed.

Pitcher Zachert, of the Lincoln,
Nebr club will probably become a
member Of the Marion club if suitable
arrangements can be made for his
purchase. "Rube" Green, the owner
of the Nebraska Indians, is manag-
ing the Lincoln team and has prac-
tically agreed that Marion Is TO have
the -flinger. ODay and Green are
close friends.
In a game with the White Sox yes
terday Zachert pitched half of the
contest which was won by Lincoln two
to one.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-04-01
ENTERTAINS NICELY
Miss Marguerite Cutlery was
Eo tess to Friends.

In honor of Cyril r. CUTLERY, who
Is home from the Michigan Military
Academy at Orchard Lake, on a vaca-
ton, Miss Marguerite CUTLERY de-
lightfully entertained at the home
Of Mr.. and Mrs, John Cutlery, at
LaRue, Tuesday evening. The home
was decorated in a very unique fash
ion, in keeping with the occasion.
Games We're enjoyed and a contest
followed, in which Bennie Thomasson
and Iona Shirk shared equal honors.
A buffet luncheon was served.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-04-01
CANCER OF THE LIVER
Causes the Death of Washington
Homes COlored.

Washington Holmes, a colored lab
orer OF North Main street, died about
4;30 o'clock Tuesday evening, after
long illness with cancer of the liver
Besides a Wife, two sons survive. The
deceased was born in Kentucky and
was aged fifty-nine years.
Funeral services will be conducted
from the Park street Methodist church
Thursday afternoon at 2 O'Clock. I'M
terment will be .uade in the Mar
ION cemetery.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-04-01
CORONER INVESTIGATES
FIND MADE TUESDAY
Fostus Found Buried in a
Back Yard.
Police Chief, Health Officer aud
Coroner Find Report was
Correct.

A foetus was found in a back
yard on North Main street, Tuesday
afternoon, The remains We're first
discovered a week ago and buried
Tuesday afternoon Chief of Police
Cornwell was informed of the fine
and Coroner 1A h. Brady was inn
mediately modified. Later Coroner
Brady in company with Chief
Cornwell and Health Officer Chap
man visited the place and un-
earthed the remains.
The police and coroner believe
that some physician in the city has
been guilty of crime and a thor
ough investigation will be conduct
ed.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-04-01
STITCHERS' CLUB
Is Nicely Entertained by Miss Mae
Dowell.

The members Of the Stitchers' club
were pleasantly entertained at the
home of Miss Mae Dowell, Of Chase
street, Tuesday evening. After con-
the regular business the club
enjoyed a social hour.Lght refresh,
ments were concluding feature.
Miss Pearl Krause was the clubs
only guest upon this occasion.
Tie club will ileet again in two
weeks at the home of Miss Hilda
of the Boulevard.
Going TO be great pOst-seasOn polo
game tomorrow night. 1t
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-04-01

Going to be great post-seasOn polo
game tomorrow night. 1t
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-04-01
Take Our Money

and pay your bdls-Take advantage
our low rates on
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-04-01

Hear Gillian, the humorist, at Ep-
worth tomorrow night. 1t
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-04-01
Loans On
Household Goods

and centralize y our Indebtedness
Why have so many places to pay
when we will enable you to pay of the
LITTLE FELLOWS and have one,
instead Of dozen creditors.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-04-01
Some Rates.:

Sl.20 per week pays S25 90 Loan.
S1.40 per week pays a $4,000 Loan.
$500 per week pays a $500 Loan.
Other amounts in same proportion.
These small payments Include IN
TEREST and PRINCIPAL.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-04-01

Post-season polo game Thursday
night. Don't miss It. II
Arizona republican., 1908-09-21

ity were beginning to look toward the Salt River and Imperial valleys for new fields of operations, and Mir. Differs visit here was for the pur- pose of satisfying himself as to the relative values of these two import ant agricultural districts
 After his visit to the dam had been made the gentleman expressed him self as being confident that there was no comparison between the possibili- ties and future of the Salt River val ley and that of the Imperial. and that everything was in favor of the for mer. Mir. Diller yesterday afternoon left for Phoenix, from which city he will shortly go to his home at Gar dena, where he will give his views concerning what he saw here to the many friends who are anxiouslv this information.
Arizona republican., 1908-09-21
BARNUM & BAILEY CIRCUS COM
 ING @INTACT

The Barnum X Bailey circus will come to Phoenix and show on Mon day week, September 2S, intact; in other words, there will be no splitting up of this organization in it's travel through this territory. The show will be exactly the same as presented in Madison Square Garden, New York, and the two performances which will be given in the Capital city will not be changed in the slightest detail, and with the original company of European artists.
 In the metropolis the show this year is said to have been better than in all of the fifty-four years Of it's history. There will be a pa rade which promises unusual fea- lures and gives added interest to the Phoenix engagement. It is ex- pected that a great number of resi- dents of this city and surrounding districts will take advantage of wit messing these performances.
Arizona republican., 1908-09-21
Mesa Department w. H. HOGLE. Manager
w. H. HOGLE, Manager


and came to Phoenix about a week ago, accompanied by his wife, who remained in the Capital city while he took the trip to the government works. MT. Diller will return to his home in the Golden state shortly, but Mrs. Diller will remain in Phoenix for the winter months. In speak ing of the government project Mir Diller said that while he had heard considerable about the immense work being undertaken at Roosevelt, that it was beyond comprehension until seen and appreciated.
 Mir. Diller further stated that the price of land in California was get ting to be way beyond the purchas- ing power of the ordinary individual, and that many persons in his vicin-
Arizona republican., 1908-09-21

for decision. as well as many other items of interest.
Arizona republican., 1908-09-21
DANCE FOR MISSIONARIES.

On next Friday evening, September 18th, ball will be given in the Mesa opera house, the proceeds from which will be given to several young men who have recently been selected as missionaries from the Church of the Latter Day Saints, and who will leave Mesa within a few days for Salt Lake to receive missionary in struction. About a month later two of these, Leo Hibbert and owen Stewart, will go to New York About the same time, Loren Brimhalff, an other one of the young men, will leave here for Portland. Ore. on a similar mission.
Arizona republican., 1908-09-21
MESA PUBLIC LIBRARY
 USEFUL INSTITUTION
1t Is Proving a Source of Benefit and Amusement.

One of the most appreciated public spirited movements in this town. and from which great benefit is being derived, is that of the public library of Mesa. The free reading room is well patronized and is proving source of great enjoyment and ben eft. Nearly all of the territorial papers are kept on file there, and the librarian, Miss Kirksey. has them well arranged. The books during the summer season, which were only ex- changed on Wednesday and Satur- day evenings, were transferred to the rear room of the building, but will shortly be replaced upon the shelves in the reading room. From time to time the supply of literature there has been added to- until at present there is large number of well se- lected volumes on hand. This includes a representative line of fiction. chil- dren's stories, history and reference books.
 The hours at present during which the reading room is open to patrons are from 9 to 12 am. and from to pm, and again from to in the evening.
Arizona republican., 1908-09-21
A SPLENDID PROGRAM.

The moving picture show of the Ralph A. Chase company at the Mesa opera house on Saturday even ing last was unusually well attended, nearly all of the seating capacity be- ing occupied. The program was one of the best given yet, and consisted of an entirely new line of moving pictures The illustrated songs Which were sung by Miss Macdonald were a pleasing feature of the evenings performance. Manager Chase oper- ates the electric machine in an ex- pert manner, and all of the pictures show up well. It has been given out that there will be a complete change in the program every Monday, We'd nesday and Friday.
Arizona republican., 1908-09-21
MESAITES HOME FROM EASTERN
 TRIP

Among those who returned from their summers vacation last week were MT. and Mrs. George w. Silver thorn and child. The family has spent large par, of the past sum- mer at their old home in Chicago. where they visited relatives and friends. MT. and Mrs. Silverthorn and young child are in the best of health. Before returning home MT. Silverthorn completed the work of se- lecting the desks and furniture for the new Union High school, which is to be completed during the month of December
Arizona republican., 1908-09-21
ANOTHER TRANSFORMER FOR
 ROOSEVEI

Late Saturday afternoon another of the immense transformers which are being installed at the government works at the big dam at Roosevelt. was loaded here and left town, being drawn by team of eight horses. Several of these have already been freighted to the scene of the works, and installed.
Arizona republican., 1908-09-21
IMPORTANT CHANGE IN TRAIN
 SERVICE

Many passengers for the Capital city who desire to leave here on the early morning train. still continue. to go the old P. & F.. depot. laboring under the impression that the morn ing train still leaves from that de- pot, which is a mistake. however, as since Thursday of last week, the train service was changed SO that the morning train which has been leaving at 7:50 from the old P & E.. depot, now leaves at 7:25 from the NJ. X r. station. This change has been previously announced, but Ow- ing to the fact that it does not seem 10 be generally known, mention is again made of it
Arizona republican., 1908-09-21
DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATE TO
 SPEAK HERE,

Delegate Mark Smith, who has been nominated by the democratic party for delegate to congress, is slated to speak here on Thursday. October 1st. It has not as yet been announced where the speaking will take place. MT. Smiths meeting is awaited with much interest here by members of both parties, who are alike interested in hearing what argument will be presented for the gentleman's re-elec- tiOn to congress.
Arizona republican., 1908-09-21

family, to take up their residence there have disposed of their house. hold effects to w. E. Smith. the gro- cery man.
 MT. and Mrs. c. P. Cooper and children are back home again after spending their summers vacation with the parents of Mir. Cooper in Nevada.
Arizona republican., 1908-09-21
ITEMS OF LOCAL INTEREST.

Mrs. Roy Mccormick and young son. James, were in the Capital city on Saturday last on a shopping tour.
 Professor Jones, principalc of. the Mesa grammar school, and wife will this week take up their residence in one of the Charles Peterson cot tages on Main and Shrine streets.
 J. J. Phillips, who will leave shortly for Corona, Calif., together with his
Arizona republican., 1908-09-21
MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL.

There will be a meeting of the city council tomorrow evening, Sept 22, in the town hall, which will be an important session, there being much old business to be taken up and dis posed of. All matters which have come before the city fathers during the absence of City Attorney George W. Silverthorn and which required his personal attention, will come up
Arizona republican., 1908-09-21

of the summer season, and were join ed later by the doctor. While in Chicago Dr. Palmer spent his time in taking a post graduate course at one Of the prominent medical institutions in that city. The family has enjoyed the vacation greatly, but is glad to return to Mesa
Arizona republican., 1908-09-21
PHYSICIAN AND FAMILY COMING

Dr and Mrs. R. r. Palmer, accom- panied by their three small children. are expected to come in today from an extended visit in Chicago, Mrs. Palmer and children having gone to the Windy City during the early part
Arizona republican., 1908-09-21
w. M. POWELL, M. A. F. S. Sc.,
 IONRON

Gives lessons on Organ, Piano and Theory of Music, with the necessary languages. Terms-1 lesson, 75c; a week, $1 Care Mrs. Smallhouse, 9G4 East Pierce street. Phone Black S562.
Arizona republican., 1908-09-21
CALIF0RNIAN'S OPINION
 OF SALT RIVER VALLEY
It Was Formed After a Visit to the Roosevelt Dam.

F r. DiIler. who recently arrived here from Gardena. Calic.. has re- turned here from a visit to the Roosevelt dam, to which place he went last week for the purpose of satisfying himself as to the extent of the work being done by the govern ment there. Mir. Diller is a meat dealer in his home town of Gardena.