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The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-01-28
Tram Wrecking

Congressman Moore has introduc-
I'd bill In congress which, if IL
should become law would pun
ah train wrecking by death That
is, the congressman asks the gov
-rnment to take up the prosecution
n such cases and to inflict the
ieath penalty, upon conviction of
he criminals.
Such law Is of course good
one. Any man who wrecks a train
Ihould be put to death There
.snt any question about that But
congressman ought to know that
We already have such a law I'm many
states, and whether we had or not,
It Is none OF the governments busl-
less. 1t is a matter solely for the
itates to regulate. IT a man
wrecks. train in Chic, it is Ohio's
business to deal with him. as the
tate sees fit, and not the business
)f the government. However elas-
ic may be the term Interstate
commerce 1t will hardly stretch to
,over such offenses
From the number of bills of this
'haracter which are being introduce
I'd In congress 1t would seem that
| great many people are LOOKING
20 the national government to cor
rect all of the evils of the day
fhey seem to forget that we have
iuch a thing as a state. and that
state has certain rights. or, rath
sr. that the government has only
iuch rights as were delegated to IL
by the constitution and that every
yhirls under the sun was not dele
rated to the government by that
constitution. There is II good deal
ID foundation for the alarm Of
many of ,the old-timers that the
tendency Is to concentrate power
1T Washington.
Our dual form OF government was
IN admirable one. Certain things,
such as the conduct OF the postoffice
can better be done by central gov
| ,rnment than by the states them
| selves: If each state had to provide
is own postal system, there would
be many clashes between the states
| md the system would necessarily
be a cumbersome one. But when It
comes to regulating its own internal
1ffairs, the PROSECUTION of its own
1rininals, and 30 on, the state is a
much better agency than would be
the national government. g
Mat J. c1e or the greatest OBJ
jecti ms many people urge against
theodore Il welt rs president
that he seems to IGNORE the rights
of the individual states. He had some
ground for the statements which he
made early in his administration tC
the effect that II the states did not
regulate certain corporations, the
government would be compelled tC
10 so. He was applauded for the
statement and since then has upor
numerous occasions said and done
things that would indicate that hC
holds the rights, of the states more
or less in contempt.
But ii Is about as well established
rs anything can be that the citizens
OF the various states are jealous o
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The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-01-28

ledge of Astronomy through infection.
IThe state authorities should send
lecturers among the Athenians for
the purpose of creating higher
standard among the sheep. This
would be better investment than
to send lecturers throughout the state
in the interest of that exploitation
scheme, township Capitalization Of
common schools" The breeders of
sheep In Athens county that have
thom for sale should explain why
the sheep of that county is listed as
dog meat. '7
H. None believe more fully than the
lAthenians that when the value Of a
sheep has become so low that it's
fleece serves as mantle for the
plebian that the country is in ruins.
The sheep not the COW is sacred in
America
y Athens county is the seat of The
Oldest educational institution in the
West, which has been the recipient
of subsidy from the state for ninety
eight years with another year OF
lease to run. Every dollar appropri-
ased to this institution has been ex-
pended in violation Of the spirit and
letter Of the constitution.
| Nearly one-fourth OF the entire at
tendance of the institution are
Athenians and education should be a
perennial epidemic in Athens county.
We have a right to know something
about the educational affairs in this
county since Athens drew from the
Angel Food fund, $13,4i9. 81 in 1905,
land 1895 &c in 1906.
| The following are the wages paid
in the year 1905 in the township
schools of the several counties. First
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-01-28

In the case of the Columbus. Nil,
linery Supply company against the
New Idea Millinery company, Geo.
W. and Minnie Jennings, of this
city, proceeding in the United
States courts to force the defedn-
ants into involuntary bankruptcy,
Referee Robert +. Carey dismissed
the petition, Monday afternoon. The
court in announcing the decision
stated that he did not find that the
partners doing business under the
name of the New Idea Millinery
company were insolvent :, nor that
they had committed any acts of
bankruptcy.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-01-28

We are somewhat surprised that the
do not protest against the lack of ap-
probation shown them by the Athen-
ians who are great musicians. The
sheep should be able to repeat the
scale by instinct and the shepherds
should have a knowledge of Greek,
Latin and Hebrew and also some
English besides a thorough knowl-
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-01-28

The bill at Marions vaudeville
house this week Is indeed a credit
to the popular little theater. Lew
Palmer, monarch of mimicry is by
all means the star of the entire
program. Ills work is the cleverets
Of its kind ever seen in a local play
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-01-28

A money lenders victims defense
association is being formed by the
Rev. Herbert Williams of st. Johns
Church in London to save men and
women who have fallen into the pow
or of usurers, many of whom attend
court sessions and offer to pay fines
at exorbitant rates.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-01-28

house.
Ralston and son, in the play en-
titled zone and Half" was an
act that met with the approval of
last nights audience. The little man
OF the team is less than four feet
in height and Is said TO be the
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-01-28

The southern section drew from the
Angel Food Fund $67 ,4S0.17 in 1906.
viii the educators define the weak
ness" of this district? While the
northern section contributed $20,71054
TO the Angel Food Fund
The northern section cannot by any
fair means absorb the excess they
are paying into the state fund. An
increase OF wages cannot reduce
what must go to the state fund. Any
increase in the state tax increases
the injustice that already exists be-
tween those that pay subsidy and
those that receive subsidy. The
state powers are in sympathy with
the alleged weak districts" The
concept known as "the survival Of the
|fttest" Is the dominant thought. II
the present schedule Is carried out
the university tax will be increased
and two more normal schools will be
erected. This will increase the in
justice existing between sections de-
scribed. Practically nothing will be
done for the common schools or teach
ers of the common schools. Moth
Ing can be done for them for only the
fttest are to survive.
The purpose of the Boxwell law
was TO Increase the rank and num-
Der OF high schools. This bias re-
suited in the expenditure of $1O. 700. :
600 for buildings largely unnecessary
Rural schools have been lowered in
rank and attendance lessened. The
cost to county tax payers increased
The township Capitalization idea Is
for the purpose of increasing the
number of high schools. The wages
,of teachers in the elementary grades
are diminished as the result of both
above institutions. State normals
will increase the cost to tax payers
land also cost to teachers that attend
the same.
State Capitalization, based upon the
recognition OF the public school as q
state institution supported from one
FUND created by one tax rate would
enable all obstacles TO be overcome
saving millions yearly in operatinp
lthe same. Every school house doc,
IN the state would open to all child.
rem OF the state upon equal terms
Road lines, electric and steam. would
be recognized. The donor not tn,
recipient. would then decree wbat
constitutes weakness" and what tn,
remedy would be.
One more word concerning the
relative wealth of the two sections
every county in the southern section
except one has a river frontage
(which enables these two counties /,
command traffic for their own ter
rltory. We have consulted the mer
Ichants concerning this matter an,
give you the amount of merchants
stock as reported to the assessors 70
tinar,
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-01-28
BY Charles f. Lukeus

The claim is made that the aggre-
gate wealth of county can be deter
mined, relatively, by the number OF
its Inhabitants.
Athens county sustains population
of ten thousand in excess OF Marion
county. We are justified in our claim
that the aggregate wealth of the for
mer Is in excess OF the latter for the
same reason that the wealth of Ma
rion county is greater than that OF
Morrow or Union counties.
Athens county has received many
tens ,of thousands of dollars yearly
for a century from the entire state.
We note II lack of Interest in the
sheep industry as the following Will
show. The first column shows the
number of sheep and the second the
average value per head
Athens H,61i $2.5i
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The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-01-28

smallest man in the world.
'Morelle and Morelle" the con-
tralto and violinist presented an
act that pleased to "A reasonable de-
gree.
The Iemo-Iemo acrobatic troop
made quite hit with their popular
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-01-28

"Mulrooney. wud yez like drinkT
"Thanks. Casey. | wud."
$50 wud l."
Then the battle began.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-01-28
WEAK DISTRICTS THAT CAN
MUST SOLVE THEIR OWN PROBLEM

Ray Dark Spots Shows Queer Things Upon Our Little
Rural Planet--The Sheep not the Cow Sacred in
America--Wages of Teachers Very Low in the
Reservoir of Prosperity Causing Many to Seek EN-
ploynlent in Other Lines Thus ntensfying the
Labor Problem--Why Present Legislature will
do Nothing Advance the Cause of
the Common People.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-01-28

stunts. They introduced a number
~inal specialties which delight
cd the audience. Pearle Rowe pleas
ingly rendered could You Love
little Girl Like Me-"
The attendance at both perform
ances last night was very large.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-01-28

Charles Campbell, who pleaded
guilty TO petit larceny, was sem
fenced to a term of thirty days in
of his prosecution The costs amount
to $40. This will keep Campbell in
the workhouso about six months
unless he can arrange TO pay, the
costs. i shr
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-01-28
BlCAMlST
SENTENCED
E. E. Young Sent to the Pen
for Eighteen Months.
TO The WORKaOUSE
Charles Campbell is Sen
fenced by Judge sYoung
Referee In Bankruptcy, Robert
Carey Disposes of The New Ideal
Millinery Company Case.

Emmett Il. Young, confessed biga-
mist, was sentenced to serve eight
cen months in the penitcntlary and
TO pay the costs OF his prosecution
by Judge u. G., Young in the COM
mon please court Monday afternoon.
When asked if he had anything
to say before sentence was passed
upon him. the prisoner announced
that he had no defense to make and
wcrcly asked the mercy of the
court.
loung was indicted on the testi-
moHy OF the father of his first wife
who was Laura Bell Case, of For
est. When he came to this city he
tmet Miss Margaret Pearl Brown, q
niece OF Joseph Batenian. They
we're married short time later and
the father Of wife No. | brought
the case be'2rc tue grand jury,
louns was tekon u Columbus to-
day by sheriff Drown.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-01-28

The action was brought last Aug
ust and the company suspended
business some time later.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-01-28

Polo Tonight. Ladies 15c.
Tu-Thur-tf
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-01-28

The case of David Amerine
against John Q. Drake. a suit for
money only, was dismissed in the
common pleas court today and the
costs o. the plaintiff, c settlement
having been reached between the
parties to the suit.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-01-28

Try ADMIRAL cosEnn.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-03-21
Found Box Of Coins In Roof

While removing an old cedar roof
that has been on the dwelling of Mrs.
James Watson. of Fallstown, Hartford
county. since its erection in 1874. the
contractors, Kerr & Colder. found be-
tween the roofing and plaster tin box
of copper and silver coins valued at
several hundred dollars. According to
the dates the coins were placed there
when the house was built. the shingles,
though worn on exposed edges. were
sound under the lappings and many of
the wrought iron rails were in good
condition.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-03-21
STOCKTON.

Miss Ellora Paradise left this week
40. Philadelphia and other cities to pur.
chase her spring millinery.
Mr. Parker Tull, of Philadelphia,
spent the week S end here with his
brother, Mr.. Henry Tull.
Mrs. John Burbage, of Cape Charles,
came this week for a visit to friends
here.
Mr.. +. G. Hasting, of Seaford, Del.
spent few days with friends here.
Mrs. Hill is very i'll at the home OF
her son, Mr.. Burton Hill. Her children
from away have been called home.
The Misses Bishop, who have been
spending sometime with Mrs. Thomas
Wharton, returned to their home in
Snow Hill this week
Miss Mae Goodhand spent the week s
end with friends in Greenbackville.
Miss Marie Watson, Girdletree, has
been visiting at the home of Rev. MIR.
Beck
Miss Taylor, of Greenbackville. spent
last Sunday as the guest of Miss Hol-
land Sedgwck.
Don't forget next Tuesday evening
is the time that Ross Crane will enter
tai US at the hail.
Miss Edna Taylor entertained quite u
number of her friends Tuesday evening
(St. Patricks Day. which was also the
anniversary of her 18th, birthday. Miss
Edna was assisted in receiving by her
brother. Mr.. Valient Taylor, and her
friend Miss Eliza Jones. Quite num-
Der were present to wish her many
returns, and quite number of presents
were received to remind her of the
good wishes of her friends.
Prof. Spade. superintendent of the
pebble shoots of New Castle County,
l,el., delivered on Sunday morning in
the NJ. +. Church one of the best ad.
dresses on temperance il has been our
privilege to hear since the fight began.
Mr.. Ned Stevens. from the West.
was in our town last week 10 visit old
friends here.
The Home Protective Society has
its motto waving IN the air, and
everything is arranged to assist the
children TO proclaim their rights for q
clean manhood and woman-hood.
Fathers don't forget that your childrens
future is depending upon you in this
matter. and its for you to say whether
the greatest temptation and evil shall
be left in their way.
A galvanized porch has been placed
around the store of l.. j. Houston &
Co. and adds very much to its improve.
ment and will also add to the comfort
when the hot day comes.
Capt. Benjamin Sharpley arrived in
town this week from New York. where
he has brought his boat from Jackson.
vile, Fla. Capt. Sharpley is also de
lighting the ladies and children by wear.
ing little red trimmed button in his
hat band.
The Stockton High School Alumni viii
hold their banquet this year on Easter
Monday evening and hope for a great
number Of the alumni to be present
this year.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-03-21

the yoke of needless oppression: and
confidence on the part of legitimate
business enterprises that their future
prosperity is not to be annihilated by
the act Of those in temporary power,
and the scratch of the executive pen.
81 also feel that much can be done
for our State, and that the efforts of
our Senators and Representatives which
have been IN large measure successful
heretofore IN securing increased ship
ping facilities, better public buildings
and other benefits. should be supple
mented and continued. shall spare
neither time or labor to aid in this
most important work. and | shall look
to the business men of Baltimore and
the State, especially for assistance and
encouragement in the task.
GOVERNOR CRoTHERs' TRIBUTE.
Governor Crothers paid high tribute
10 the Senator
81 have known Ex-Governor Smith
for many years, he said. land in his
election TO the United States Senate
the people of Maryland, the Democra-
tic party and the people of the United
States are to be congratulated. There
has never been time when such men
were more needed than now. ! am
sure Ex-Governor Smith will uphold the
dignity of the State and that the State
and party will be proud of his record
No man was ever more loyal to his POI
litical and personal friends No man is
more cOnsiderate of the opinions Of
others then he.
The formal speech Of notification was
made by Senator German in behalf of
the Senate
In former years it was the custom
OF the Legislature 10 select United
States Senator. he said. 'but this
time the people have selected their
Senator.
Speaker Ray. of the House. spoke
for that body. Addresses were also
made by Gen. Murray Vandiver. Gen.
Francis +. Waters. Messrs. Squires and
Girdwood and by Mr. Jackson, as the
representative of the Republicans.
COMMITTEE AND GUESTS. -
The notification coqmittee was com
posed of Senator A r. German, Sena-
tor John s Biddison. Senator Nc
Cullough Brown and Delegates Jones,
of Worcester; Ray, Of Montgomery:
jackson. of Dorchester. Girdwood, of
Baltimore and Squier, of Cecil.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-03-21
THE SALOON
WILL SKIDDOO
THE PEOPLE ARE DETERMINED
TO WIPE 1T OUT IN THIS
COUNTY.

Large and enthusiastic meetings have
been held this week all over Worcester
County in the interest of temperance.
Hon. K. ID. Jones spoke in the Opera
House in Pocomoke City Sunday after
noon to crowded house. His address
was well received and frequently APP
plauded. Ii is said to have been pro-
ductive of much good in the district.
Another meeting was held in Pocomoke
on Tuesday in which Judge II. N. Willis
made telling speech. DIR. Willis is
popular in his district and his attitude
on the question has very materially
aided in turning the tide in favor of the
temperance cause.
On Saturday last many open air meet
ings were held in different sections of
the county. and it is said that thousands
of people were in attendance.
On Tuesday Rev. William West.
Superintendent of the Anti-Saloon
League in Virginia, made an able adj
dress in the Court House in Snow Hill
Mr.. West is u Worcester Countian,
having been born in Atkinson S District.
where his father, Rev. Dallas West. now
resides. One of the hits made by Mr.
West. and one which seems to cling to
a great many people in the community
and oft has been repeated. was to the
effect that the saloons must in time
close of their own free will unless the
people who were then listening to his
address should raise up boys to take the
place of the men who were now support
ing them.
As we go to press early this Friday
morning We have only brief time and
space to tell about the great meeting
that was held in the Court House here
last night. The Court House was
packed and damned and large portion
of the audience was voters. Mr. o. NJ.
Purnell presided and made short and
telling speech. He then intoduced Mr.
William G. kerbin, who said if anybody
thought he was there to abuse the
saloonkeeper or anyone with whom he
had had political differences, they would
be disappointed. He made an earnest
temperance address and was frequently
applauded.
Mr.. Purnell predicted that Worcester
County would go DRY by a majority
of 1900 and then introduced DR.. Lewis,
President of the Western Maryland
College. who made one of the best adj
dresses ever heard here. He did "A
great work for the cause. and it will be
demonstrated tomorrow.
Don't forget to put your cross (X)
in the top square on your ballot
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-03-21
NEWARK.

Mrs. Jehu CULLEN, of Berlin, spent
the weeks end with her parents. Judge
and Mrs. Ara Bowen.
Mrs. John Taylor, of Snow Hill, visit
ed Mr.. and Mrs. James Taylor Saturday
last.
Mrs. Belle McMicheal. of Pocomoke
City, came Saturday to visit her
brother Mr.. Joel Mitchell.
Mr.. Kerbin, Of Snow Hill. spent Sun
day and Monday with Mr.. Gordon Jones.
Mrs S. T. Holland, after visiting her
daughter. Mrs. John l.. Mason. returned
TO her home at st. Martins Saturday.
Mrs George Johnson who has been
visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Marion Johnson.
left for Snow Hill Wednesday night
Mr. John Archer. of Hartford County,
was in town this week.
Mrs. Taylor Dennis returned Monday
night after spending several days with
her daughters, Mrs. Charles and James
Janney in Philadelphia.
Rev. Mr.. Wood left Tuesday for Will
mlngton TO attend the NJ T.. Conference
in session there Mrs. Wood left We'd
nesday for Salisbury from there she will
go to Wilmington.
The Junior League will meet at the
home of Miss Elsie Dennis next Monday
evening.
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SNOW HILL. MD, MAR. 81.
Local Readers. lOC. a Line

Everything in gloves at Mrs. j..
Cannon SHORTS.
BERKSHIRE Pigs for sale. James h.
Truitt, Route No. |. Snow Hill.
Beautiful pattern hats at popular
prices at Mrs. j. Cannon SHORTS.
a pay cash for eggs ana chickens.
Selbv 7. Pruitt. Girdletree. Md.
Nice line of ladies neckwear, collars,
ties, rusing at Mrs. J. Cannon SHORTS
A splendid line of wash. wool and
silk dress goods at Mrs. j. Cannon
Shortt'a.
-$1lOO.O0 to invest in good first
mortgage. Apply to Upshur& Upshur
Snow Hill. Md.
Don't fail to see the pattern hats
next Thursday and Friday ut Mrs. w.
F. Dukes 4 Co.'S.
We want one thousand bushels of
yellow corn at go cents bushel Shock
ley & Fooks, Snow Hill, Md.
Beautiful embroideries and laces.
Prices lower, stock larger, &c yard
and up at Mrs. J. Cannon SHORTS.
Largest line of ladies white shirt
waists ever brought to Snow Hill both
linen and silk. at this store. Mrs. j.
Cannon Short.
Geo. Washington S birthday is now
past, but George Washington Wonnell,
the butcher, is here all the time, with
choice steaks, roasts and groceries.
Mrs. w. +. Dukes & Co.. announce
their spring and summer opening of
millinery next Thursday and Friday
March 26 and 81 The public is cordial
" invited to attend.
Our opening of spring millinery and
pattern hats will be held next Thursday,
and Friday. We have large stock of
the latest in millinery and invite you
all to come and examine it. Mrs. J.
Cannon Shortt.
Special preparations have been
made in our millinery department to
serve, previous to the opening, all
ladies who contemplate visiting the
MARYLAND Annual Conference which
convenes in Snow Hill. w. S. Dickin-
son & Son.
When you buy a bottle of DR.. Heber
Smiths Digestive and Dyspepsia Tablets
you are protected in every way. If
they cure you the cost is 25c., if they
don't cure you 2. ID. Cottingham 4 Co..
or DR.. Paul Jones will return your
money without the least argument,
Sample size. Zoe.