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The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-03-10
CONVICTION WAS ILLEGAL,
California Supreme Court Decides In
Favor Of eS-Mayor Schmitz Of
San Francisco.

San Francisco, March l0.--That ex
Mayor Eugene H. SChmitz was unlaw
fully convicted Of eYtortion and sen
fenced TO five years in prison was
reafiirmed Monday when the state
supreme court unanimously refused tC
grant a rehCarlng of the case before
the district court of appeals, which
several weeks ago reversed the iudg
ment and order Of the trial court
and ordered the discharge Of the de
fendaut on the ground that under the
law no offense had been committed
The court of appeals held that even
though SchMitZ Egd accepted money
from French restauranteurs, be had
not obtained 1t by threat and was
therefore, not guilty OF eXtortion un
der the statutes.
Schmit2 has been held in jail ever
ainCe his convictiCn as there are sev
oral other indictments standing against
Kim.
Abraham Ruef, who was Jointly In
dicted with Schmitz, pleaded guilty
and his sentence Is now pending. The
decision Of the supreme court also
applies to him Il is believed that
SchmltZ viii Immediately apply foi
release from the county Jail and Ruoi
may do likewise.
The prosecution purposes at once tC
bring to trial some CT the many Other
charges preferred against them.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-03-10
Do Armpnd Was There.

An inquisitlve member of the fair
sex was taken down to see how the
house does things by one of the repre-
sentatlves the other day, and she was
introduced to large number of con
gressmen. She did not pay much at
tentlon TO names, for she was too busy
acquiring knowledge.
Finally she had short, slender.
deep voiced man presented to her, aud
she caught the title congressman"
"Oh," she said, "and were you here
when the Wllliams-De Almond scrap
was pulled on the other dayT
Perhaps" suggested the congress-
man. with dignity, "you did not catch
my name"
"Your name? Why, don't believe
Il did" she replied, with engaging
frankness.
"My name" continued the congress-
man. 'is De Armond."--W Washington
Herald.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-03-10
Accuses Count eonI Of Forgery.

Paris, March lO-The public prose
cutor has instructed "a magistrate to
open an inquiry into the charge of
using forged documents brought
against Count Boni De Castellane by
Prince Helie De Sagan. The charge
was first made BY Prince Helie at the
trial Of his suit for damages against
Count Boni In connection with an en-
counter which the men had on the
street. Helie declares that letters
which were addressed to woman
friend of his and signed with his name
and which contained injurious state
ments I'm reference TO Nine. Gould,
were forged at the instance Of Castel-
lane with the object of causing an
estrangement between him and Nine.
Gould
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-03-10
ouIlbert eunaested the Messaae.

Columbus, o.. March 10.--The mes
sage urging that appropriations be
made for an investigation OF the books
OF the Office of auditor OF state aud OF
all other state officers and institutions
sent 10 the legislature Monday by Gov
Harris vas prompted by letter from
Auditor OF Stat, GUllbert, who re-
quested an investigation OF his Office
IN view of the circulation throughout
the state of Charges rejecting upon
the integrity and legality Of the work
Of the bureau Of in8pc ction and super
vision of public Offices, as well as
against the conduct of the department
OF auditor OF state"
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-03-10
Indicted for AIIeaed erIbery.

Bay City. Mich, March lO.--A
deputy sheriff from Mason county on
Monday served upon City Controller
c. ]. Barnett a. warrant issued under
an indictment returned last week by
the grand jury In Mason county which
has been investigating state affairs for
several weeks. Barnett's indictment
is the result of charges before lthe
grand jury that he offered money TO
Representative Adam Walker OF Bay
county In connection with a bill Great
ing board Of public safety for Bay
City. Mr. Barnett denied the charge.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-03-10
NEW SHORT STORIES
A Cure FOR Lovcsiokne.s.

Apropos of leap year Robert Barr.
the Anglo-American novelist and ed
itor, told at dinner recently O story
about love.
"a man." he said, "being profoundly
in love consulted philosopher.
az am in love- he complained. and
don't like It. 1t keeps me from work.
ing, from acquiring fame. Can You
cure mer
"1n the study of astronomy said
the philosopher, stroking his gray
beard, you will find cure for love.
Contemplate the planets. and In the
infinite depths of interstellar space the
punness of yourself and the insignifi-
canoe of your love will stun you
$50 the lover commenced star gaz-
ing. and all went well for night or
two. Then MS he sat In his lonely tow
er with his eye glued to telescope
the girl came and put her white arms
about his neck.
"That night he gazed Mt the stars no
cure
"But love irked him, and he sought
out an alchemist.
"'Give me phllter,' he said, that
will cure me of love-
"The alchemlst smiled.
"'rhere are many storles,' he said,
about philters of this sort, but they
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-03-10
Charges Preferred Against North.

New York, March i0.--Charges of
official derelictlon are made against
S. ~ North, director of the census,
In letter which has been sent to
President Roosevelt by Herman Rid
der, president of the American News
peper Publishers association MIR.
Ridder charges that in letter writ
ten to Representative Dnlzell on the
subject Of news-print prices for a
period OF 10 years, North gave a ser
ies of false and misleading figures
lie charges that the director failed to
exercise diligence in seeking for in.
formation, and that he used worthless
sources Of Information.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-03-10
Protest Against the Aldrlch Bin.

Washington. March l0.-A commit
tee from the Merchants association OF
New York visited President Roosevelt
Monday and protested against the Al
drich bill and indorsed the Fowler
meagIre. The committee submitted a
statement 10 the president declaring
that the Aldrich bill proposes TO fas
ten upon us an extension Of the vicious
principles now inherent in our pres
ent currency system, with It's legal
tenders in large measure the fiat
money Of the government and It's ma
tional bank notes based on government
debt as security"
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-03-10
Refused 70 Issue Bonds.

Pittsburg, March lO,--"Give me the
authority to issue the bonds and | will
see that the money is raised, The suf-
fering of the people for the necessities
OF life and the position the city Is in
for meeting this need make IL impera-
tive that no time be lost in quarreling
over how we shall go about H." De.
spite this statement by Mayor Guth-
rle, councils last night refused TO is
sue bonds TO the amount of $3.50, 600
for street repaving, it being proposed
to have the city do the work. dividing
II among the city's unemployed.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-03-10
RECORD or DOINGS IN OHIO.
JanItor HIrter TestIfles Aaaln.

Cleveland, March l0,That kero.
sene was kept in closet in the base.
ment OF the Collinwood school was
one of the salient points brought out
by Coroner Burke, Monday. in his
examination of witnesses of the fire.
The statement was made by Janitor
Hrter The man also said that a rail.
Ing whicS surrounded the furnace I'm
the basement was blistered by heat
early In this term of school. but he
had not mentioned the matter to the
board of education. He ilatly contra.
dicted the testimony of Mrs. julius
Dietrich, who said that Hlrter was at
his home 10 or Is minutes before the
fire started
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-03-10
Prohere Hold 4 sesclon.

Washington, March iO-The special
committee Of the house OF representa-.
lives appointed to investigate the
ey CT Connecticuit against the Elec.
mic Boat Co., met MCnday. Mr.. Lilley
said he desired to be represented by
IN attorney and had not yet secured
one llc gave number Of documents
10 The committee Tie also submitted
list Of Witnesses that he desired to
be summoned. The committee then
adjourned until Thursday.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-03-10
Imposes 5000 Fine for Rebatinq.

Buffalo, n. Y, March 10.--Judge
Hazel in, the United States court here
Monday gave his decision in the case
of the Mutual Transit Co., which was
convicted at Elmira in January last ON
the charge Of giving rebates to the
Camden Iron Works upon shipments
of pipe. Judge Hazel said that as
this was a primary olfense of the COR
poration, the motion for new trial
should be denied and fine of $4,000
should be imposed. A stay OF execu.
tion for 60 days was granted.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-03-10

are all, young sir, quack nostrums.
The only love cure / can glve-you Ii
prussic acid
"But the man shook his head. He
did not want to die. He wanted, with
free, calm mind, to do his work
"And as he mused on his hard case
he saw n yokel digging In ditch, and
as he dug the yokel regarded the man
curiously.
Plainly, you are rich,' the yo,;el
said. why, then, do you frown and
sighr
81 am In love- the man answered.
1T Is torment. How can he curedT
"T'he yokel roared with laughter.
"'Ho, hov he shouted. That Is an
easy one. Don't you know the an
swer?
"'No,' said the man. What is it2
Tell me quickly
"'Marry the GIRL said the yoiel. And
he resumed his digging"
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-03-10
Ice Trust Men are Freed.

Toledo, March lO.--Judge Brougn
In common pleas court Monday is
sued an order releasing from Jail. b
G. Lennon, b. A. Beard ana Joseph
Miller the ice men sentenced to six
months Imprisonment for violation OF
the antitrust laws. The men had
served 81 days The motion for sus.
pension of sentence was made last
week and there was presented to the
court a large petition asking that the
men be given their freedom. Counsel
FOR the prisoners and the prosecuting
attorney agreed that court had au'
thority to suspend sentence II it was
thought the ends OF justice had been
served
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-03-10
uneafe schooI Houee Is cIoeed

Wellsyille, o., March l0.-The large
public school at Empire, eight miles
from here, has been closed by the d.
rection of Mayor Griffith until the
board of education has made altera.
tions for the safety of the school chill
dren. Necessary stairways will have
10 be constructed and the building
improved in many ways before the mu-
nicipal authorities will permit the
building to be used for school pur.
poses again.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-03-10

commander OF me Frencn forces ih
Morocco has followed up his previous
advantages in his campaign against
the warning trlbesmen by inflicting a
decisive defeat on the Madrakes. the
Mzabs and force of Malai Haflds adj
herents, who came to the assistance of
the tribesmen. The battle lasted from
o'clock in the morning until z in
the evening The enemy suffered
enormous losses, abandoning every
thing in their headlong flight. The
French losses were very slight.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-03-10
Says opr sattlsships are AlI Right

Washington, March l0.--TestimOny
was given Monday before the senate
committee on naval affairs which Is
investigating the criticisms of bat
tleship construction, showing that the
location Of the armor belt Of Ameri
can ha,tleships was too low. On the
other hand q letter from Secretary
Ictealr was reed declaring It to bt
The opinion Of the board Of construc
tlUn and Rear Admlras Evans anc
Browusou that the armor belt lines o
the batllcships Delaware and Nortl
Dukoto were right The secretary
declared that American battleship'
were superior TO those OF any othel
navy
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-03-10
Railroads Give to PLAQUE Fund,

San Francisco, March l0.-The
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railroad
Co on Monday contributed $15 1000 TO
the bubonic plague fund which the citi-
zens' health committee Is raising to
eXterminate rats, make the city sani.
tary and prevent the spread Of con
tagion r. H. Hartman has authorized
a contribution of $4,000 from the
Southern Pacific railroad.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-03-10
Fears castro's pispleasure.

Washington, March l0-August +.
Pulido, Until recently secretary of the
Venezuela legation here, has gone TO
Venezuela TO make a report to Presi-
dent Castro in regard to the claims of
Americans against this country, and
which Castro refuses TO pay. IL is said
that Pulido expressed fear before
leaving here that he would be either
shot or Imprisoned for incurring Cas-
tro's displeasure.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-03-10
Laid In aed 2z Neare-

Upper Alton, H.. March 1O-Capt.
Daniel Stewart, "a years old. is dead
at the home OF his granddaughter,
after lying In bed 27 years, during
the greater part of which time he
smoked a pipe. His death was the ul-
innate result OF injuries suffered IN
steamboat boiler explosion IN 1885,
and was FASTENED by his setting the
bed on fire recently while smoking.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-03-10
Notice to Physicians.

Sealed bids will be received at the
Office of the township Clerk OF Big
Island Township until noon OF April
3, 1908, for furnishing medicines,
and medical attention TO the poor
OF said township, for one year.
The Board reserses the right to re-
ject any or all bids.
J A, LYDDANE.
W. l.. CUTLERY.
q. j. SMITH, Trustee.
w. ]. BURNsIDEs, Clerk.
3-l0-4ttues-wk
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-03-10
peath Of a Famoua LawYer.

New York, March lO--Advices from
Atlantic City, n. j., last night an.
nounced the death of Edward A. Jones,
regarded as one OF the greatest au-
thoritles on constitutional and inter
national law in the United States. MIR.
Jones home was in this city
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-03-10
Big Lot Of Grain Awaits shipment.

Buffalo, n. T.. March l0-There are
100000 bushels of grain now in store
In upper lake ports awaiting ship
ment 10 tidewatar Via the Brie canal
and the canal men cannot close con.
tracts for the TRANSFORMATION of this
great volume of grain unless they are
assured tsat the Erie canal viii be
open for business on May /.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-03-10
Woman 10 Accused Of Many Crimes.

New York, March Forgery, lar.
ceny and the embezzlement of over
$4,000 in Russia are charged against
Mrs. Olga Stein, who was arrested
here Monday. An eXtraditlon warrant
for her has been issued by Robert q.
Bacon, acting secretary OF state, at the
request Of the Russian government.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-03-10
Women Not III 10 Run Autos.

Cinclnnatl March l0.-No woman Is
physically ft to run an automobile,
eccCrdlng TO the statement OF Mayor
Markbreit in recommendation sent
to the city council in favor of the APP
pointment Of city commission for
examination Cf all who seek to man
age automobiles. The communication
was suggested by the fact that last
week a man was killed by an automo-
bile driven by woman.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-03-10
Jury to Try Ala is Secured.

Denver, colo. Narch 1O.-A jury
was found Monday to try Giuseppe
Ala, charged with the murder of
Father Leo lieinrichs, who was shot
TO death az the altar Of ST. Ellzabeth's
Roman Catholic church February 23,
while administering the holy sacra,
Went to Ala
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-03-10
VIII Not Publish the Letter.

London. March l0.-The government
has decided to keep private the letter
written by Emperor William To Lord
Tweedmouth, in which II was charged
by the London Times that his majesty
attempted TO influence legislation in
the matter OF British naval estimates.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-03-10
Ex.Iudae WIna le sankrnpt.

Cleveland, March lO.-Francis j..
Wing. formerly United States Judge for
the northern district Of Ohio, has filed
a petition in voluntary bankruptcy in
the court over which he formerly pre-
sided. Judge Wing places his liabili-
ties at Sl3,83l and his assets at $4,l65.
There are 7d creditors in all.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-03-10
Lamb Wants Appointments Confirmed.

Columbus, o.. March l0.-Senator
Lamb, the Toledo independent, said
Monday that he will no longer consent
to hold up confirmation Of nearly 100
appointive state officers and trustees
of institutions whose names were sent
TO the senate by the governor on the
first day Of the session some months
ago BY an alliance with the Republi-
cans he can, he believes, force con-
firmation Of the governors appointees
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-03-10
A Census of Undesirables Is Taken.

Albany, ~ Y, March lOrAttaches
of the United States department OF
commerce and labor with the CO.
operation of the state board of chari-
ties began taking census Monday Of
inmates of the various charitable and
penal institutions OF the state. both
public and private, TO determine the
number of aliens maintained at state
or county expense and how many
aliens are iii subjects for deportation.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-03-10
Woman I[lllad by a Train.

Springfield O.. March lO,-Mrs.
Mary Kibbcy IS, while carrying break
fast 60 her son, who Is n switchman In
the PennGs lyanla yards al Morrow,
was run down by Q train. Both legs
were cut of and she died In an hour.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-03-10
Priest Fears Murder Plot.

New York, March Fearing that
murder plot menaced the priests of
the church, Father Stark. rector of the
church of St. Francis Of Assist, has
had the edifce guarded at every sery-
Ice for more than a week.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-03-10
A SIGN Of netter Tlmee.

Pittsburg. March i0.--The Jones g.
Laughlin Steel Co. has ordered work
resumed on its new plant at Aliquip-
pa. which was stopped last fall The
company reports a gratifying Increase
IN orders AMI tie belief that steady
ilpproycment will continue.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-03-10
hurclarn Made a Rln hauI.

New York, March TO- Loss OF $12,-
600 worth Of silver plate, iewelry and
precious stones through a theft by
burglars at his home. was reported to
ihe police last night by Edward e.
Rapallo, an attorney.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-03-10
a Eatal craah

Grand Rapids, Mich, March 1O--A
Pere Marquette passenger train leay.
ing here at 1880 last night for Chi
cago. colided VIII ap extra train near
Wyoming yards. One person was
killed and seyera! We're injured
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-03-10
Lived Six Yearo win Back Broken

Ellwood City. Pa, March TO- After
living for six years with = broken
back, complete paraytic, Miss Ehie
Frishcorn, 70 years old, died Sunday
night.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-03-10
rwo More Votea for Taft.

Hastings, Neb., March l0.-The
Firth district Republican convention
last night selected two delegates to
the national convention. They were
instructed 10 vote tor Taft.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-03-10
shot a wouId.be chicken rhI.t.

Springfield, o., March TO- Frank
NJ. Couden, a prominent Republican
aud q government employe in the sub
treasury at Cincinnati fatally wounded
Fred McDermott, 40, late Sunday
night, McDermott was In Couden's
chicken coop at his home In Morrow,
AlcDermott was taken TO Cincinnati
for an operation. but is reported to be
dying.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-03-10
To Keen Anarchists Out of cbieaoe

Chicago. March TO- Mayor Busse
and the police department have de.
cided 10 take steps for the establish
ment of a municipal alien bureau Its
purpose will be to prevent Anarchists
from coming to Chicago
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-03-10
VIII be Hanged Friday. the 18Th.

Norfolk, Va, March 1O.-The su
preme court of appeals of Virginia on
Monday denied petition for a writ
OF error III the case of Leo G. Thur
man. formerly of West Point. Ky.
under sentence of death here for the
murder OF Walter IL. Dolsen OF Mlchi
gan. Thurman must now be hanged
Friday, March lS, Coy, Swanson hay
ing refused executive clemency In any
form. Thurman VIII be the last man
to be hanged in Virginia, the legis
lature having provided for the elec
trocution Of criminals In the future.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-03-10

II Is said official statistics show
Milwaukee Is the healthiest American
lcity, Chicago coming next.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-03-10

Another Defeat for the Moors.
Paris, March i0--Gen p'Amade.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-10-21
OUTING ROBES.

We bought these Robes more for
quality and comfort than for fancy,
poor-wearing Robes.
Outing Robes made Of very best he
outing, made full and well. Come in
all colors and plain white. To introduce
this new make the price is but 81. 90
each--a good ST. % Robe.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-10-21
A. p. Abbott q CO.
TALK OF THE TOWN

Handsome dress skirts at Fits.
New black silk waists at vaughan's
Munsing and Bennington underwear at
Abbott's.
Wool underwear for children at the
Vaughan Store.
Excursion to Montreal, Oct. 81. See
adv. on page 4.
John Carlson of Milford, Mass, is Wis
iting friends in the city.
William Young Of Brookfield was a
visitor in the city to-day.
Peter Merlo returned to-day from a
few days visit in Boston.
George More went to Mortified this
afternoon on a business visit.
Evan johnson. who has been working
in Bethel, returned TO this city yester-
day.
Alex. Hartsel of Quincy, Mass, ar.
rived in the city yesterday and will re-
side here.
The "oyer the Teacups" club win meet
with Mrs. E. L. Smith, Thursday at
$3.50 o'clock.
Mrs. Albert Halvosa and son have re-
turned to this city after six weeks
stay in Boston.
Those delicious "half shell" flavor oy.
sters are the famous Sealshipt, the kind
you get at Sowden & Lyons. They cost
rs cents pint, and worth it. Solid
meats--no ice water. Tel. eliza for some.
Fresh every day.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-10-21
TALK OF THE TOWN.

Public bath at Hotel Otis, o5c.
Beautiful baby bonnets at Fits
New outings at yeale & Knights.
New lot OF silk ribbon at Abbotts.
See the new rufTs for neckwear at
Vaughan's.
Get an ecru net waist at Perry's while
they are going.
Three pairs Of warranted hose at Alb.
bolts for Sl00.
Excursion to Montreal, Oct. 81. See
adv. on page 4.
Plan to take your supper at the Con-
gregational church Friday night.
Think and investigate and you viii
most likely buy that piano of Fl. A.
Gould.
Mrs. james +. Higgins went to North
field last night for visit at the home
OF her parents.
Deer hunters should go TO the Frank
McWhorter Co. for their outft--heayy
lined coats, sweaters, shirts, hose, gloves,
etc.
Miss Beatrice Bostwick returned last
night from Richmond, where she went
TO act as bridesmaid at the wedding OF
friend.
Great sport, fine time guaranteed for
ladies and gentlement all this week at
Hale's Pavilion, Roller skating from
1880 TO 10 p. m. =
The eleven months -odl daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. George w. Morehouse died
this morning at one o'clock after four
weeks illness of stomach trouble.
Come to our store any time and we
win put our time against yours showing
you our line Of ranges and heaters. We
are headquarters. Reynolds & Son.
Cruickshank, millionaire huniorist,"
can be engaged for all social functions,
lessons, violin, mandolin, banjo
Wanted ten ladies 70 sing and play
Also doortender. 20 Averill-
Things are seldom what they seem;
skim milk masquerades as cream" Tub
oysters masquerade as fit food for man,
but, If you want the real thing" try
Sealshipt oysters. Let Sodwen q Lyon
send you some. Tel 2l7.S.