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The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-03-18
Animals in the British Courts.

The Irish terrier which exhibited its
tricks the other day at the West.
Minister police court is by no means
the first animal which has relieved the
tedium of an English court of law
by its antics.
In Manchester police court a ba
boon which appeared in the dock with
It's owner on n charge of breaking
into fowlhouse showed It's contempt
Of the court by stealing and chewing
up pens under the very nose of the
magistrate.
At a London court 109 frogs were
produced in evidence; In another case
Il porcupine was exhibited on the wit
ness table of county court to show
whether or not II was worth the
money claimed for It; while among
uther animals which have made sim.
liar unconventional appearances in re.
cent years have been cats, donkeys
mot, however, allowed within the pre-
cincts of the COURT and baby lion.-
Westminster Gazette.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-03-18
UNION STOCK YARDS

Union Stock Yards, Ills, March
18. 49, Cattle Receipts $1,000; esti-
mated for tomorrow 5000; market
10 "a 25c higher. Prime beeves > .G5
a & .G5 poor to medium 4 40 @
8 .5j; stockers and feeders 2 .S5 a
3. rs; cows and heifers 2 Is Cg
3 .G5; Gamers "a 2.S5; Texans
rs "a ;. 10.
Hogs Receipts 81 900; estimated
for tomorrow 10000; market open
ed > a 10c higher; closed weak
Light 4 60 a 4.S5; rough so a
AS; mixed 4 60 "a 4.95; heavy
4 so a ); pigs 25 "a 4.GO.
Sheep Receipts 5000; estimat-
ed for tomorrow 1000; market lOc
higher. Native sheep 4 .25 a G .S5;
western sheep A. 80 % 6 .S5; native
lambs BIS "a 80; western lambs
q. GO % 10. q &S
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-03-18
Wagner a True Prophet.

The twenty.flfth anniversary of the
death of Richard Wagner brought
Wagner stories old and new, true and
false, in great numbers into the Ger.
man papers. One of these, published
in a Vienna paper, entitled Jean Paul
As a Wagner Prophet" is to the eff
feet that in the second decade of the
last century he wrote an introduction
to one of the works OF c. T. A. Hoff.
mann. Before this was finished" so
goes the story, Jean Paul heard that
Holman was not only a poet, but q
musician OF no mean order, and he
added to his Introduction: so much
The better, so much more seldom.
Heretofore the sun god has always
bestowed the gift of poetry with his
right and the gift of music with his
left hand upon men so far apart that
we are still waiting for the man who
can write and compose an opera. The
introduction is dated Bayreuth, No
Vember "a. 1913, the year of Wagners ,
birth, and, strangest of all, It was
written in the place where the wish
was later realized"
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-03-18
KEEPS THE SHOES IN SHAPE
Fesdstore Man Shows His Customer
q New Wrinkle.

A pale clerk departed with a largo
paper bag of oats under his arm.
'No," said the feedstore man, "he
don't eat 'em for breakfast food. He
uses em for boot-trees."
Oats for boottrees"
Sure Every night, as soon as he
gets home, he takes Off his wet and
muddy boots, laces 'em up, and fills
'em with oats. What happens? The
oats, like botting paper, absorb all
the moisture out of the leather and
swells accordin, plumpin' the boots
out splendid, restorin' 'em to their
original shape, takin' every wrinkle
away.
$50, in the mornin, the man emp
ties his oats back into the bag and
no matter how slushy yesterday :
walkln' had been, he now puts on d
pair of perfectly dry, newlookin
boots.
Yes. do quite city trade in
pats" enned the feed man. CLERKS
and typists, male and female. all such
as can't afford made-to-order trees
they cost you know. ten dollars a
pair--nre learnin' to use cat trees In
std. Shall ! put you up pair IN
this here bags Five cents is ALL"
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-03-18
Mark Twain as a "Frost.r

In the North American review Mark
Twain tells the story of the Atlantic
Monthly dinner to Whittier December
II, 1877, at which he spoke and had
the frostiest reception ever known
even in Boston: 81 didn't know
enough to give 1t up and sit down. |
was too new to public speaking. and
so ! went on with this awful perform.
nnce and carried II clear through 10
the end, in front of body of people
who seemed turned to stone with hor.
ror.' The trouble was that he made
profane use Of the names of Boston s
literary idols-told a story of three
western men who would be kings. and
In the stony meantime passed them.
selves off as Emerson. Holmes and
Longfellow, all of whom, of course,
were present at the dinner. Mark
Twain says he will never be so mis-.
cradle again as he was then. and the
misery lasted year or two. Lately
he has had the courage to hunt up his
speech in the newspaper files, and he
now prints the stenographer's report
of 1t. 1t would not nowadays shock
Boston, but then Mark Twain has him.
self since then become literary
idol; in 1877 he was still "hu
morist"
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-03-18
Marion Bon DIS at PrivateSale

The city council at a meeting held
Monday evening, March 1G, passed a
resolution, authorizing the mayor.
auditor and members OF the finance
committee TO sell, at private sale, the
Sl,5OO refunding bonds issued TO
take up notes now outstanding
against this city. These bonds, which
bear interest at the rate Of 4 per cent.
were advertised for a public sale set
for Wednesday, March IL, but no SAL
isfactory bids We're received.
Members of the finance committee
believe that there are enough people
in Marion county looking for a safe
investment to take up all of the bonds
land for that reason have decided 20
offer the issue in part or in whole at
par and accrued interest. The bonds
run from September l. 1908, to Sep
tember /, 1915 falling due semi-an-
Inually, All are of the denomination
of $500 They are exempt from tax
IatiOn.
/ Anyone desiring 10 purchase any OF
these bonds at par and accrued in
Iterest is requested to call at the Of
flee of the city auditor, Huber build
ing. 3-lS&2l
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-03-18
CHICAGO GRAIN.

Chicago, March IS S.-Wheat closed
with net gains OF only is % 3-Sc for
the day and sentiment bearish on the
deferred months. Ten thousand bush
els No. 2 red sold 1-2c over May.
May sold between 95 3-S and 90 Ia.
Opening at 95 j-8 and closing at %
.3-i; July between 90 and 80 81, OPEN
ing at 80 Ia and closing at 30 Ia:
September between 81 is and 81 3-4,
Opening at 81 IA and closing at 81
3-S No. 2 red winter % 1-2 a 9S
|3-4. Wheat has displayed little
nervous strength, partially on bug re-
ports from the Southwest and par
italy on the strength of corn. May
shorts were uneasy and there was
some covering by them.
Corn was up rs a 1c and strong
May sold between &c 81 and 67 3-i
Iopening at &C "a and closing AZ Ga
10; July between G3 3-S and Ga Ii
Iopening at &c 3-S and closing at Ga
is: September between 62 IA and
GO 1-S, opening at GG2 1-2 and closing
at G3 Is. No. yellow, G5 a s.
liz.
Oats-tWere IL n 3-ic higher. Old
MAY sold between s. is and - 1-2
loDening at 81 is and closing at "a
l3-S: old July between AZ rs and IS
| 10, opening at As and closing at As
l3-S: September between 3S and 3S 1-2
lopening at 3S and closing mt 3S II,
No. white 81 1-2 a 81.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-03-18
COULD NOT DECEIVE MOTHER
Fond Parent Saw Unmlstakably the
Sad Plight OF Her Son.


The famous son was coming home
to pay his mother visit. He was a
pianist; had been sent abroad by
wealthy friends for a four years
course In his chosen fine art; had
thereafter spent year on the concert
stage there and behind a vanguard Of
newspaper reports of his success
abroad, both musically and financially,
he was now coming home.
When his train drew into the depot
at Plattsville and came to a stop, the
pianist, evincing the artistic tempera
ment in his hair, as well as in his
manner, descended to the platform
At the same time the crowd of en-.
thusiastic townspeople drew aside to
allow his proud but modest mother
to be the first to welcome her son.
When she had reached him. how
ever, she suddenly gave gasp and
stood stock still staring at him. The
uext moment she burst into sobs and
fell on his neck.
Henry, my poor Henry" the poor
woman cried. "They told me YOU
we're doing so well over there, ant
maxim money plentiful. My poor
poor boy!"
What's the matter, mother?" ex
claimed the bewildered SON What
makes you doubt what they told your
"Oh, Henry" she cried, unappeased
Il kin see how you've suffered Yol
haven't been able to scrape enough
money together to get your hair cutv
illustrated Sunday Magazine.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-03-18

Mandy was q young colored girl
fresh from the cotton fields Of tho
south. One afternoon she came to her
northern mistress and handed her a
visiting card. de lady wha' gibe me
dis is in de palor' she explained
"Dey's annoder lady on de do'step'
Gracious, Mandy" exclaimed the mis-
tress, why didn't you ask both OF
them to come in?" "Kase aam,
grinned the girl, de one on de dostel
don forglt her ticket. Brooklyn
Life.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-03-18
A Prisoner.

An army officer stationed at an inac,
cessible island post in Narragansett
bay recently engaged u young woman
nf Hibernian extraction as domestic.
Three days after her arrival at the
post she announced TO the family her
intention OF leaving
what is the matter, Mary? L.
the work too hard?" inquired Mrs.
Hank.
mo, indade, ma'am," replied the
maid; the work is 'asy, and you're
4 nice family to live with"
"Then why don't you stay?"
Faith, and ii is so hard to get
away from here. When you told
Ime this place was on an lsand ! did
not understand that it was entirely
surrounded by water" Harper's
Weekly.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-03-18
Tender.t Hearted.

Mrs. F'lagg--At last I've seen a
tender.hcarted tramp!
Mr.. Flagg-How's that2
Mrs. Flagg-He came here this
morning begging for something tc
eat. lie told such pitiful tale that
gave him 4 meal and offered him two
of your cigars: but he wouldn't ac
cept the cigarsl
Mr.. Flagg-Offered my cigars to 9
tramp! Well, where did his tender
heartedness ccmc IN?
Mrs. Flagg-Iie looked at the cigars
longingly fer a moment and then tolt
me he didn't have the heart to smoi,
them. illustrated Sunday Magazine.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-03-18
Daily Market RepOrl
EAST BUFFALO

East Buffalo, n. y, March 49,
Cattle Receipts 80; fairly steady
Veals Receipts $50; active. Gull
toe hoice 80 a SIS.
Sheep and lambs-R Receipts 1000
market active lambs 5 80 q S.25;
yearlings 6. rs 40 1925; wtehers
g .25 a G.G5; ewes SIS a CPS;
mixed sheep 3.75 a 6.25.
Hogs Receipts 2,55O market ac-
tive; yorkers mixed and heavies
: 30 a 3 .25; pigs 4 rs a $50;
roughs 4 40 az 4. 10; stays 3 a
3 30
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-03-18
pITTSBURH

PittsbulIg, Pa, March IS
Supply light. market steady. Choice
5. 80 a 6; prime 3 10 a $50; good
5. so a 5,G5; tidy butchers .25 a
5. so; fair 4 80 a 5 .25: common
4 a 4.65; heifers 5 "a 5.25. Fat
cows 2 a AS; bulls $50 a 4 rs;
fresh COWS s25 a S55. r
Sheep and lambs Supply light;
market steady on sheep, higher on
lambs. Prime wethers 6.25 a 6 40
good mixed SIS a G. 10; fair 5 .25
q 5,75; lambs 3 so q 100; veal
calves 7.25 a 7.75; heavy and
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-03-18
Something About Calendars.

Free calendars are scarce this
year." remarked the Dedant, referring
to his notebook, but II you happen
TO have one of 1912, 1910, 1868 or 1895
about the house it will do just as wel4
rs a 1908 calendar. And here's hint
10 the thrifty--if you will save this
years calendar 1t can be used again
In 1895 and 1864. If you would keep
one 2s years you might have SONS
lun with 1t then. KANSAS City Times.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-03-18
MOVING AND TRANSFER.

In competition with COO stud
ents from all over the world Mrs.
Scott Durand, prominent Chicago
Sc oty woman has been chosen by
Dean Russell of the University OF.
Wisconsin to act on commission
which is to present to the state.
Legislature a petition urging that
AN milk before it is offered for
consumption, shall be submitted to
test for tuberculosis germs.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-03-18
CHICAGO PRODUCE

Chicago, March 1S.-EPlgs Extra
1S; prime iirsts lG: firsts Is: sec.
Onds II IN IL.
Butter Extra in creamery IS
l-2; firsts 20 a %; seconds 22 a
"a; dairies, extras 2G.
Live poultry Turkeys IA; chick
ems l2; springs IL 12; ducks II
l-2 a 12; geese So a 81 per dozen
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-03-18
TOLEDO GRAIN

Toledo, O., March 10. -Wheat-
cash and May 81 81; July 81;
September SO IA.
Corn-Cash &C; May 81 3-i: July
&C; September G5 "a.
Oats 4 Cash 50 %; May "a 7-S'
July 30 I'd; September 3S SIS.
Rye No !. 81 1-2: No. 2. 81
1-2; No. ,, 10 IL.
Cloverseed-Cas u 80: March
~ 40; April 12. 30; October Z so
prime alsike ~ .25.
Prime timOthy-2. 20
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-03-18

where does monsieur come from?'
asked Jean.
From New York"
New York? Why. ! did not know
that French was spoken in New York"
NO" explained, but learned my
French in Paris"
Paris? Where is that?"
explained once more that Paris
was city in the great country OF
France
"Oh, yes, France. have heard OF
that. Well!" he said. decidedly It is
not good French. that Paris Frenchv
Then. evidently with the kindly intent
of softening the blow, he added how
ever can understand you."--Blrge
Harrison, in Scribners.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-03-18
No Come Back.

You say your sister was permitted
% ask questions of the spirit of her
departed husband at the seance last
night?'
Yes she asked the departed quite
/ number of questions"
Were his replies convincing?"
q doa't know; she acted Just like
he used to when he was alive and
lidn't give him a chance to reply.
I0uston Post.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-03-18
Where She CAUGHT II.

What's the matter with you this
norning, De'ia?' asked Mrs. Wise.
"oh, ma'am," replied the domestic,
it's the terrible earache have this
lornin
'Ah, you should be careful, Della.
All the heyholes in this house are very
iratty,"
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-03-18
LOCAL PRODUCE MARKETS

DIRECTED Daily by Chas ruruer Co
PAYING PRICE.
Butter, 25c III.
Eggs, l2c per dOz.
Lard, per lb., SC.
Onions, per Du., 50c.
Potatoes per bu.. 60c.
Popcorn. &c.
SELLING PRICE.
Butter, zoe per lb.
Eggs, 15c per doz.
Cheese, n. Y. cream, zoe.
Lard. per b.. IL 1-2c.
Hams, 12 l-2c.
Shoulders, 10c.
Syrup, per GAL, 40c.
Potatoes, per bu., zoe.
Sugars, per b., to &c.
Teas, per H., 4Oc to 81 90.
Vinegar, per gal, Csc.
Salt, per bbl,, s1.25.
Hand picked Navy Beam, &c per
lb
Carolina Head Rice. 1Oc per lb, or
3 lbs, for Csc.
Lima Beans, 100.
Marrowfat Beans, &c or Abs. for 25c
Cracked Hominy, 4c or lbs. Tor 10c
Corn Meal, per sack, zoe.
Graham Flour. per sack. zoe.
Prunes, 1-3 TO l5c.
Dried Peaches, Is TO 25c.
Seed Ralslns, 15c two 25r
Cleaned Currents. 1Sc, two Csc.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-03-18
CLEVELAND

Cleveland, March 1S. .-Hogs-Re-
ceipts 25 cars shipments 45O head
yorkers, mixed and heavies, 3 10.
Calves Steady; receipts 150.
Sheep and lambs Receipts cars.
Good to extra, 7.50 a 7.75.
Cattle--Strong.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-03-18
LOCAL GRAIN MARKETS.

Corrected Daily by Marion Milling
Grain Co.
Wheat, 92c per bu.
Corn, G0c per bu.
Oats-J0c per bu.
Rye 75c per hu.
Glover Sccd--$l2 90 per bu.
Tlmothy-S2 90 per bu.
Hungarian Seed--50c per bu.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-03-18
Runs.

Racing plays are remarkably sue
cssful, aren't tboyY' asked the IN,
uisitiye person.
Yes" replied the playwright, they
Usually have good runs"
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-03-18
NEW YORK PRODUCE

New YORK, March Butter
Receipts 1868 packages; steady;
creamery extra 2S; state dairy tubs,
good to choice "a a 2G.
Eggs Receipts 34,2SO packages; {;
steady; nearby white fancy 10 40
20; western firsts 16.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-03-18
FLOUR.

b. p. of Marion i1-4 bbl,) 1.GO.
Glover Leaf, IA bbl0, 81. 60.
Legal Tender IA bbl0, $3.50.
Monarch Flour I'D bbl.), 81 80.
Knlckerbocker ID bblO, 81. 40.
Golden Flake IA bbl), $l.40.
Gilt Edge IA bblD, $1.25.
Gold Medal, ia bbl), $40,
Alladin Patent IA bbl.l. 81 so.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-03-18
TRIAL BY BREAD AND CHEESE
old,Tlme PriTltke Way Of Convict
Ing Suspected Criminals.

There were many odd ways in. an
cient times of detecting criminals
Our ancestors had not lived long
enough to lose their faith in the
gnawings of conscience, tnd divine in
reference in earthly justice was
superstitiopaly regarded as daily oc
currence.
No queercr example of this could
be found than the ancient mode ol
trying prisoners 10y bread and cheese
The unfortunate offender was led
with halter round his neck to tht
parigh church, and there in the pres
ence of the people the priest put pieces
OF cheese and rye bread in patten on
the altar These he blessed and then
the supposed criminal had to eat then
dry before the congregation.
If he managed to swallow them cas-
lily he was acquitted, but II he chokec
he was condemned, Naturally enough
scores of innocent folk were thus done
to death.--Pearscns Weekly.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-03-18

An average of a carload of oranges
every 20 minutes has been packed
and shipped East from Riverside, Cal,
in the past week, figuring nine hours
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-03-18

thin n 8.
Hogs Receipts light. 5 double-
decks; market active and higher.
Prime heavy hogs SO a 5 .15;
mediums and heavy workers. ; .25:
light workers. so a. SIS; pigs
4,60 a 40; roughs a. 40;
stags a 4 .35.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-03-18
AUCTIONEEaS

ING--Of every de-
scriptiou in Marion and adjoining
counties. associated with j. w.
Clark will be II. l.. Protsman,
OF Cincinnati. He comes highly
recommended as a stock salesman.
Has been associated with Harold
WagOner, one OF the hest salesmap
In Ohio. So we guarantee the best
OF work I'm sales OF any dsscrip-
tlon. Office ia Court Street. Give
MS trial. Marion o.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-03-18

High heels, It Is said, owe their
origin to Persia. where they were
introduced to raise the feet from the
bnrning sands,
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-03-18

Good, reliable farm hand
with small family. Phone S9l
3-lS--3t
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-03-18
Mirror Want Column,
HELP WANTED

WANTED Girl for general house
work No washing or ironing. APP
ply 29l North Prospect street.
3-17-3tpd
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-03-18

FOR SALE-One upright piano.
slightly used, SlG5, and one at S75.
One square at S2j and one at sl5
Organs from S. up Opera House
Music Store. Telephone r Sal. or
1888. 3-lS-itpd
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-03-18

FOR SALE Ford Model Il 4 cylinder,
leather top, glass front, lamps,
run less than POO miles, a bargain
at S575. REQ Runabout, new, top,
extra tire and tube, gas tank, gas
aud oil lamps, SG2j 90. Address II.
A. Paxton, Bucyrus, Ohio.
3-lG-Gtpd
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-28
WHY GOULD ASKED For
RECEIVER.

Il For the first time in the history OF
/ the family. a Gould railroad has beer
thrown into receivers hands. 1t Is
1.-the International and Great Northern
(which operates LIS miles of road III
Texas, one branch running from Long
view 10 Laredo. and other branches
from Fort Worth and from Palestine
Ito Galvcston The company has a
bonded indebtedness of $25,327.053, and
capital stock is issued to the amount
OF s9.T55.0oO.
Mr.. George J. Gould, who is presiden,
| OF the road. explains the recciversfir
/ by saying that at q time when rev.
icnues are tho lcanest and business /:
at the lowest cbb the company Is
called upon by the State commission
ito make additions and improvements
Ito it's fixed and rolling plant, and re-
lvisions OF It's property involving the
4 eXpenliture of several millions of dol
| lars. and to proceed in these expendi-
| lures upon a schedule prescribed by
the commission. without regard to Cur
rent revenues or the ability of the
company to secure funds TO meet the
expenditures.
He further says that tile road has
suffered a loss Of earnings during the
past four months amounting to
Sss9,o0o. and that it has been impos-
Isiblc 10 reduce expenses anywhere near
,proportionately. He declares that the
now placed upon the COM
pany means insolvency, and that for
the conservation of all interests 1t was
necessary to seek the protection of the
court. where all can be properly repre-
scented and protected, and which can
| Justly determine all questions at issue.
| we know nothing of the facts in
the case. but if Mr.. Gould's statement
lis accurate. the members of the Texas
Legislature should put on their think
ing caps.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-28
CHAIRMAN LEE URGES OYSTER
LEGISLATION

An interesting letter from Chairman
McDonald Lee. of the State Board ~
FISHERIES, appears elsewhere in this
paper on the much discussed oyster
question. The s-Dispatch is verv
glad to remark that Mr.. Lee Is earnest
~ in favor of the Wickham. Holt and
z ffciiand bill, Which measure we have
ALREADY earnestly commended for pas
sage. 1T is not to be supposed that
any question involving as MANY voter.
and as much aersonal interest as TIL.
oyster Industry" can be settled in q
democracy at least by any sudden ACT
of law. Large matters move slowly
and it would be anomalous and I'M.
pfecedented If the oyster question met
with different fate from all other Xix,
matters. However. ii is a subiec, ~
congratulation to the State of Virginia.
to Senator's Wickham. Holt ana HoI-
iand, and to the Board OF Fisheries as
We'll, that beginning along inherently
Just lines has been made in this matter.
The Times-Dispatch believes that II
will be one Of the most profound bene-
fats to theswhole Tidewater section TO
have this bill adopted, not because the
BIZ is itself radical or revolutionary,
I pht solely because ii $ based upon a
Theory of giving the people OF vir.
i Einia through their representative
\ that information which they SO muel
need about oyster conditions,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-28
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY rs, 1905.
The true worth of man Is TO
be measured by the objects he
rursucs.
.1upGIs 1,uEA coNr1nMEp.

Judge Rhca's confirmation by a vote
of 81 to as bears impressive testimony
to tho deep-seated doubts of his fitness
for tho high Office of Corporation Com
missioner.
In an Investigation that was re-
,narkable both in its inception rangc
and conclusion. the wisdom and pro-
priety of the Governors choice was
weighed and scrutin!zed and tested.
After following this Investigation. 4.
seemed TO The Times Dispatch. as to
many other unbiased citizens, that the
propriety of confirming Judge Rhea
could not be justified. To a majority.
however of both houses of the Ger
eral Assembly it seemed Otherwise.
II is a difficult matter TO determine
motives in any event AMI especially
so in this case, where SO many cana
into play. To some of the majority
Judge Rhea was maligne,l and valiant
warrior. To others he was the nominee
of a Democratic Governor. and as such
entitled 10 confirmation by r;emo-
8 cratic legislature. To yet others the
mere fact that Judge Rhea was oo-
posed to and by Republicans was n
sufficient reason for support. counte-
nance and battle in his behalf
1t would have been unfortunate if
this partisan spirit. powerful as. it
was. had not been tempered by TIL.
larger and truer views of those Demo-
Gratis in the minority, who in voting
against Judge Rhea. enunciated with
refreshing and Inspiring force the run
damental truth that parties live by
patriotism. courage. conscientious con
viction and answering fidelity TO prin-
ciple' and not by a mistaken sense of
the duty of cohesion even when sup
porting and maintaining error.