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The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-11-25
HONOR MRS.
MACK CRAMER
Companions of Foresters hold
a Social Session.
SOSNOWSKI INITIATES
Also Accepts Invitation from
'i"S'' Kosciusko Lodge.
Candy Lodge X. of P. Con fers
I, Second Rank--Red Men Hold
Nomination-Lo Lodge News. '"'.'

At a regular session of the Com
panions of Foresters Tuesday evening
lodge business was transacted in
the presence of lange assembly of
members.
At the conclusion Of the formal
meeting Mrs. Mack CrameT, presiding
officer of the organization, was sur
rounded by her fellow members
who announced social hour in
celebration of the anniversary OF her
birth. "A number OF Mrs. Cramer's
personal friends had been, invited in
to enioytthe, festivifisss (which in
cluded a asltlellSiousi spread LII 8
The Cempanions are I holding a
sale Of home made baking at the
Scrbner grocery, South Main street,
this afternoon and evening. On
tuesday evening of nexto week there
viii be a drill practice OF the ledge
team. FluqoC E bai9b1UM
@ f',sl --------- va{yc
sosnowski lodge Of Rebekahs held
an exceptionally interesting and
well attended Jmeetipg in the lodge
balls last evening. After considering
regular btisinesDI initiatory work
was taken up and the degree OF
the order was conferred upon a
class of two candidates An invita-
tion was received and accepted from
Kosiusko lodge L. Q. o.. f. re-
questing the presence of the mem
bers at a social to be held next
Monday evening.
THE lodge decided to send a
barrel of choice fruits to the Odd
Fellow home at Springfield and
each member was requested to bring
a contribution at the next meeting,
At the conclusion of the business
refreshments were served and an in
teresting social session was enjoyed
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1908-06-12

omaha, June l1-DenVer made
h'no safe hits off Raglan today but
could only show one run for it all.
Score r. II T..
omaha .....2O0 600 Box Q o
Denver 1000 100 600 0 1
Batteries: Raglan and LrBrand:
''f0rtt and McDOnOugh.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1908-06-12

Cleveland, June 11.-Clevelond shut
"0l Boston today Chech pitching
splendid bail despite errors behind.
Score r. H. F..
Cleveland 900 600 OK 4 4
boston 1000 600 600 3 1
Batteries: Check and Clark, Nor
gan and Mcfarland
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1908-06-12

Utica, \. Y. June II.-Rev Or C.
L. Merrill, president Of the Colgate
university. died so his home i'm Ham
iIton hate tonight aged G. years He
had been president of Colgate since
1NNg
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1908-06-12

Philadelphia June 11.--PhiIadcl-
pha mixed its hits with st. Louis err
rors and the latter lost
Score r. II. r..
st. Louis .....oIO Geo 600 9
Philadelphia OO2 orc 00x-3 /
Batteries Frommr and HoStetter:
CowidOn ana Doom
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1908-06-12

$50. OOO.OO Ia Loan on Flrst-CIass
Real Estate security. \. MOntoNa, 2i5
West cold avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-07
riis Lest Uncertainties.

"Of all the masterpieces of art and
nature there is just one that my in
FIRMLY prevents my studying critical
ly," said the shortsighted man. 81
never get really satisfactory look at
pretty woman. When my attention
IS directed TO an especially fine picture,
a piece of staiuary, a fine building or
4 beautiful landscape / am at liberty
20 come as near as 1 like, adjust the
strongest magnifying glasses l can get
hold of and study that object of art to
my hearts content. But when some
body says, BY George, there's a hand
some woman / am denied that priv
ilege. COnyentiOnality. consideration
for the lady's sensibilities, forbid that
I should study her at close range
through a nmynifying glass. Conse.
Quently l am struggling through life
with my curiosity in regard to femi
nine pulchritude only half satisfied
New York Press.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-07
The Commoner on the Election

The Commoner, the publication
founded by w. J. Bryan, makes but
brief genral reference to the presi-
dental election in it's issue of this
week. Here is what it says:
William H. Taft has been elected
president and James S. Sherman has
been elected vice president. AT the
time the Commoner goes to press the
returns are incomplete, but the indi-
cations are that Mr.. Taft has carried
the New England states, New York,
Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan, Wiscon-
sin, New Jersey, Minnesota, Iowa, Kan
sas. South Dakota, North Dakota, Cal
ifornia, Oregon, Washington, Idaho,
Delaware, Illinois, Utah.
PLAINLY, Mr. Bryan received thous-
ands of republican votes in every Sec
ton of the country, but he lost heavily
in many of the larger cities, the demo
cratic vote being cut into in a surpris-
ing and unprecedented manner.
In Nebraska, the democrats had a
pronounced victory Mr.. Bryan car
ried the state by perhaps $4,000. He
carried Lancaster county (the. county
in which his home is located) by about
1890; Lancaster is normally republi.
can by 5000. He carried the city OF
Lincoln by about S37; Lincoln is nor
maliy republican by 1,600. He car.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-07

She suspected q romance in the past
Of sweet Aunt Lily
II am a simple sailorman, Miss
Lane, and i confess to not understand
the ways of women. | was q lieuten-
ant in the navy when / met Lily Yves
ton and fell in love with her. We be-
came engaged and were to be mar
ried. This green gown brought TO her
from China, and she Wore it several
times while l was ON leave We had
foolish quarrel one night, my last
trifing jealousy on my part. and be-
fore the evening was over ! had seen
ny folly. / wrote on a programme
that was repentant and asked Ter to
meet me in certain coy nook on the
stairs" He paused and sighed
"And?" suggested Mildred
''She was surrounded by admirers,
and as 1 had 10 other opportunity |
slipped the programme into her hand
as we passed each other while dane
ing"
"And them
"She never came. l waited until
after midnight, and then when I had
seen her depart with her friends left
I have never seen her since" Captain
Gray's voice shook little as he con
cluded his story.
"How utterly ridiculOusw exclaimed
Mildred. why, it seems to me if yor
| truly loved each ether you would moi
| have quarreled, and yet you hav,
never forgotten Aunt Lii, and She
| why, it is your picture that is on hel
dressing table-a young officer in {
| cap and unifOrm!"
You are sure?" The captain ben
J over her eagerly.
Positive Come and see us tomor
row. Captain Gray. lam sure sh.
will be glad to see you" cried Mildred
impulsively, holding out her hand
THANK you, WILL" he said resolute
ly.
When she reached home Mildre,
few straight to her aunt's chamber
where Miss Weston sat reading an,
| awaiting the girls return.
"Aunt Lily" cried Mildred excited
ly, "have you Kept the ball programme
you had the last night you wore thi
| gown"
Miss Weston stared moment, an
then her eyes grew said and RETROSPECT
| tive. .'I-believe so, dear" she said d
last. "but please do not ask to see it,
81 must. auntie. Please show it t
me-"
| Without Il word Miss Weston Opene
4 small sandalwood box on her dres:
ing table. and from 1t she took 4 yt
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-07
Concerning Novels.

A recent voting contest was held by
one of the London newspapers to de-
termine which in the opinion Of the
people was the best novel ever written.
According to Berlin, Germany,
newspaper, the youth of Germany
spend nearly $12,500,OOO for 750.OOO,00
dime novels" and penny "dreadfuls."
But seemingly the taste of the British
public is more cultivated-or, at any
rate, il it is not, the voters who re-
corded their opinions in the London
newspaper, had sufficient sense to keep
their preferences to themselves and
assume culture, although they had
lit not. There was strenuous assertion
lin the London election that tom
Jones' Is the greatest of all novels,
and Fielding's masterpiece led all the
rest. Martin Chuzzlewit" was sec
ond; evidently the great Charles Dick
ems has not lost his popularity in his
native country. Occupying third place
and only few votes behind was Vic
tor Hugo's Les Miserables," unques-
tionably the work of fiction possessing
the most enthusiasm for humanity and
| the most radiant spirit of charity of
any ever written. The heart throbs
of the great French poet beat in this
novel as if he were an angel and ele-
waited above the lower plane of NOR.
tally.
The most excellent novels as rule
are those that have the greatest repu.
tation. The reading public rarely
makes mistake in its judgment OF
the classics. AS to contemporary fic
| ton, last years best seller is often de
servedly forgotten today. But the nov
| els of real reputation last from one
generation to another, and the sons ap
prove the judgment of the fathers
"Huckleberry Finn" "The Rise OF
Silas Laphan,'' 1.-THE Scarlet Letter,
are American novels that will always
be read, and of English novels "Tht
Newcomes," Lorna Doone." "Davit
Copperfeld' and Kim hold the high
places they have won.
| The novel is what Matthew Arnold
defined poetry to be, "a criticism o.
life" II is also nourishment for the
mind and soul. since as it is written
man can not live by bread alone, nor
however helpful in season, altogether
on discourses.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-07
The Youths Companion for Christmas.

There are three good reasons why
the Youths Companion makes one of
the best of gifts for Christmas time,
for birthday, for any occasion when
4 present is in order.
It Never Fails to Give Pleasure
There is something in every issue of
the Companion for every member of
the family. The children never pass it
by, and the parents are restless until
the children reluctantly put it down to
go to bed
| 1t Is Easy TO Order by Mail.-You
need not gos through the vexation OF
Christmas shopping to make a present
| of the Companion. Sit down in, the
quiet of your own house and send the
subscription. The Companion will be
delivered wherever you say, ON Christ.
mas morning
1t Comes Every Week in the Year
Nine out of ten Christmas presents
have lost their novelty by New Years,
The Companion provides a continual
pleasure, for it is renewed SO times
Until Sni iollIdo Coiueo again. 10 liCie
another present equal to it that costs
so little-$1.75?
| The new subscriber receives free the
double holiday numbers and the Com
panion Calendar for 1909, I'm Grand
mothers Garden" autographed in IL
colors.
Full illustrated announcement of the
new volume for 1909 will be sent with
sample copies of the paper to any ad
dress free
The Youths Companion, 144 Berke
ley street, Boston, Mass.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-07

lowed lace Handkerchief 4 y.i..:arca
bunch of roses, n litsle frSol a,iG gold
fan and lastly Ga,tze card. crumpled
and faded.
Here" she said, holding 1t out in
her hand.
"Look ct it. Aunt Lily, and sec il
there is not a message written On it
q plea fer forgiveness by some one yov,
cared for long ago Mildred's voice
quivered with excitement.
Miss Lily read and grew white.
"What is it:' she stanmered pitifully.
81 don't understand"
Mildred took her in her loving young
arms and told the story, ard then and
there Lily Weston laid bare her heart
to the girl. 1t had been a miserable
mistake-shc had never read the mes
sage penciled on the programme. and
she had grieved all the years.
"He is coming tomorrow, Aunt Lily
whispered Mildred, ard then she tip
toed away, radiant in the knowledge
that her aunt had at last attained the
happiness that had lain SO long within
her reach, quite unexpected.
ut is all due to the green gown
whispered Captain Gray to his long
lost sweetheart when he came the next
day.
Down in the garden Lester Stearns
| was repeating his words of love Il
| Mildred. Il think 1t was due to the
green gown that l really knew" he
| murmured tenderly.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-07
The HOUSEHOLDS Trust.

Ia lady professor of the University of
Chicago thinks the time is coming when
household work will be done by business
firms organized for the purpose. az they
now have window cleaning firms and the
like, and the servant girl problem will
thus be solved.l
They are saying in Chicago,
Cheer sisters cheer!
And from there. of course, It's a go.
Cheer. sisters. cheer.
They will end rule autocratic;
That from kitchen unto attic
Will be service automatic.
Cheer. sisters. cheer!
No more girl has left" hard stories.
Cheer. sisters. cheeri
No employment bureau forays.
Cheer. sisters, cheer.
No more cold. belated dinners.
No more flirting kitchen sinners
With the plumbers, icemen timers.
Cheer. sisters. cheer!
Cooks who work and break no platter,
Cheer, sisters, cheer!
Maids who clean and never chatter.
Cheer. sisters. cheer.
Buffers who their task ne'er leave il,
Home with no bad help to grieve it
Oh. tits too good to belle, II!
But cheer. sisters cheer!
Josh Wink in Baltimore American.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-07
GET OFF THE PERCH;
WORD TO THE KAISER
CONTINUED from Page one.)

NSOulHluS0 AiOA1 o6O OhSsS
from the emperor that he will limi.
his personal share in the government.
Future Germany must demand this.
The house of Hohenzollern must de-
mand it, too, in this cruelty grave
hour. Otherwise it will be too late"
Kaiser is Buffaloed.
A month ago such a declaration in
a newspaper would have meant the
seyerest punishment of the editor, but
it IS considered improbable that the
kaser will dare to move against Har-
den
Within the last week there have
been 5000 articles in German news
papers protesting against the abso
lutism of the emperor. He has been
oi.enly accused of being the whole ma
ton, of overriding the other branches
of government, and of being more au
tocratic than any car of Russia ever
darea to be-
The people are insisting that the
emperor respect he various provinces
VI LiS eiiu SCdoC Ills .hSo
Cling into everything that suits his
whimsical nature The situation is
unique in Germany's history and gives
rise to possibilities that the public a
month ago would not nave dared to
discuss.
The German conservative party rep
Presenting the most loyal section OF
the German people, has issued an off
cial declaration concerning the inter
view given to an official representa-
tive Englishman by Emperor William
ard published in the London Tele
graph. The declaration expresses seri
Gus concern that not infrequently the
rtterances of his majesty bring oul
fc. eign politics irto difficult situa
tion," adding:
'In order that the emperor's reputa
ticn may be preserved from criticism
ard discussion and the German EN-
pire and people from complication:
and harm, We express the reverentia
wish that greater reserve he displayed
in future in making such utterances.
The declaration is formally signed
by Baron Won Manteuffel. president o
the party, and 10 of its principal lead
erS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-07
QexeIopment,
AZ twenty

AZ twenty in youths fair morning
With hope that is bright and large
As bale of hay or a SIX horse dray
Or a bill you'd like to charge,
Arising to face the music,
''rhis world is mine"' he cries.
He would chase success on a through ey-
press
And capture it by surprise.
At thirty he still is hopeful,
Though he hasn't deal TO show
And has had some knocks on the jagged
rocks
And has harvested many a blow,
But he looks TO the future bravely
And swears he will yet succeed
And be rich and great at an early date
And have fame and honor freed.
At forty-ah. well, the ginger
Is not of the Xxx brand.
But he still has grit as he grabs the BIT
And digs his toes in the sand,
But the pulling is not steady,
And the wind, at times is short
But he says. YOU bet, he will get there
yet
And in fortunes smile disport.
At fifty. with shadows heightened
And the downhill pull in sight
And tinge of his old rheumatic
When he goes to bed at night.
With crimp in his great ambition,
Il Should touch of the same survive,
He takes What comes, If feast or
crumbs.
And is glad he is still alive.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-07

been purchased in the days before Lily
Weston had lost most of her fortune.
! Miss Weston spread the green gown
on the bed and surveyed it with a
strange yearning in her eyes. 1t was
of fine silken tissue in tender leaf
green and embroidered here and there
with tiny golden flower.
l A pair of green slippers with gold
buckles and green stockings were tuck
ed In one corner Of the box from which
the gown had been produced.
1T is lovely, Aunt Lily! l suppose
you have worn it to dances too"
Il wore IL more than once, Mildred,
and had the happiest times of my life.
Now you must wear it, and l hope
you will be equally happy" She bent
and kissed the girl tenderly, and Mil
bred felt warm drop on her cheek,
but when she looked at her aunt Miss
Weston was smiling.
Come" she said blithely, 'get your
workbasket.'
Mildred danced with tireless energy
at the Patterson ball. The green gown
was vastly becoming to her fair beau
Il ty, and she had never looked more
Ncharming.
Lester Stearns had succumbed to her
loneliness and in the fragrant GOODNESS
.of the conservatory he asked Mildred
to marry him. She was radiant with
happiness when Mrs. Patterson ap-
preached her, followed by a tall
stranger.
Mildred, dear, Captain Gray has re-
iQuested an introduction TO the girl in
the green gown Miss Lane-Captain
Gray! Now. Mr.. Stearns, you may
take me into the supper ROOM" With
"a little nod she>was gone with the re-
| luctant lover.
Mildred looked at her new acquaint-
ance, and decided at once that she
would like him. He was a man in the
prime of life, with brown, rugged
face that told of an out of door life.
lStrength ard kindness were in his
gray eyes and vigor in his large, well
lmuscled frame.
II have seen your gown before, Miss
Lane" said Captain Gray abruptly.
You must be mistaken" laughed
Mildred. II have never worn it until
this evening"
ut was worn by another girl" be
said thoughtfully, "a girl who looked
Just as you do 1t is fifteen years age
THAT saw her last, and she wore the
lgreen gown
|, at must have been Aunt Lily" said
Mildred constrainedly.
1T was Lily Weston-then."
SIT is Lily Weston now" said NIL
bred, and she is just as sweet and
lovely now as she ever was, 1 an
lsurer'
II am sure Of that, too" he remark
led gravely.
II had no frock to wear tonight, an,
: wanted to come so badly, and Aun
Lily brought this out Of her treasur
chest and fixed it for me. know
J was the dearest thing she owned, ye
she lent it to me-"
"She was always unseissh and l0ys
to the core, and I could never under
stand He paused and looked at he
strangely, wistfully.
! "What?" asked Mildred warml,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-07
Colds and Group in Children.

"My little girl is subject to colds"
says Mrs William H. Serig, No. IL
Fifth street, Wheeling, w. Va. Last
winter she had severe spell and n
terrible cough, but cured her with
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy without
the aid of a doctor, and my little boy
has been prevented many times from
having the Group by the timely use of
this syrup. This remedy is for sale by
all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-07
What Congress Can Do.

With an increased majority in con-
grass there is nothing in the way of
carrying out any policy Judge Taft
may desire.
The workingman has right to ex-
pect plenty of work and plenty of pay.
The railroads which declared they
were delaying improvements for fear
Bryan would be elected have no fur.
Their excuse. The manufacturers who
Predicted prosperity under republican
regime owe it to the country at large
to feestablish that confidence which
has been lacking since October 1907.
On the other hand, Judge Taft's
conservatism has been so strongly
featured during the campaign that
the people look to him, with solid
| republican congress behind him, for
| reduction of extravaganza. and a fair
deal for the taxpayer, who must carry
| the burden.
| a republican congress can give us
tull information as to who stole that
S2S 100000 in the Panama deal. and
force the offenders to return their
lrlGnder
| a republican congress can amend
the tariff SO that the consumer in
America no longer pays more for
America-made goods than the con-
sumner in Russia OF China. 1t can curb
the trusts and stop the railroads from
favcring monopoly with rebates at the
| cypeEse of the small dealer
| A republican congress can insure
healthy competition in trade. so that
small manufacturing communities will
become active. In Colorado, for III
stance, Is smelters have been ruined
bv the smelling trust, which raised
prices higher than ever as soon as
that competition was destroyed. Mine
Icwners and miners want those plants
to be reopened. Congress can reopen
lheD.
A republican congress can stop fed.
eral usurpation and preserve due bal
snee between state sovereignty and
federal supremacy. 1t can put an end
TT bureaucratic administrative rulings
and preserve to the people the SUI.
IRENE authority which is their right
1 IN iCPuoiiOdu iudJoiIty Ccl pICsclt
the railroads robbing the people OF
mere than $2.00O.O00 year by over.
taxing the postoffice for carrying the
lroails. 1t can give postal employees
human freedom of action. and extend
them decent consideration in the mat.
ter of pay and hours of labor.
"A republican congress can termi
maze the vicious practice of govern
mens by Injunction, and enact proper
laws for the protection of the work
Iii;eman
Judge Taft is to be congratulated
that he is so well supported. With his
bands thus strengthened he can &c
Toward confidently. The American
public looks to him to remedy these
'aDuses. and will endorse every move
lie makes in that direction.
4 viii he act?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-07

ried Normal precinct, the precinct in
which his home is located, by vote
of more than two to one, although Nor
NAL is republican precinct. Mr.. Shall
'lenberger, the democratic nominee for
governor in Nebraska, was elected,
and with him the entire democratic
Estate ticket.
"The indications are that the demo.
Gratis have elected five out of the six
candidates for congress in Nebraska -
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-07
The Argus Daily Short Story
THEIR GREEN GOWN by CLARISSA MACKIE.
Copyrighted 1908. by Associated Literary Press.

I'D love TO go, Aunt Lily, but you
know 1 haven't a decent thing to
wear" Mildred looked wistfully at the
Invitation in her hand.
Miss Weston thoughtfully turned a
worn little ring on her slim finger as
she surveyed her pretty niece.
They looked very much alike, Miss
Lily and young Mildred, only the aunt
was slender to thinness and her once
golden hair had faded to ashen blond,
but her eyes were as beautiful and
long dashed and full of depth and
sweetness as they had been fifteen
years ago, and her skin was as fair
and her lips were as red as Mildred's.
"The check book tells sorry tale,
dear" she said at length, but perhaps
i can help you out of my magic clothes
press"
Aunt Lily! l can't take anything
more from you. You have given me
your embroidered muslin and the pink
silk-and have worn them out. Don't
tempt mer' The girl covered her ears
and closed her eyes tightly.
Don't be foolish, Mildred" protest
ed Miss Weston. II want you to go to
the Patterson dance, and you must
have q new gown. My green tissue can
be altered and will make you q sweet
frock. Come to my room and try II
on"
Reluctantly Mildred followed her
aunt to the pretty front room where
the older woman spent much Of her
time.
The furniture was rather old fash
toned, but of fine quality, for it had
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-07

We can understand why the east
should favor high protective tariff.
II has made the east rich-and very
largely at the expense of the west:
The east is full of nabobs, places that
have been built on western money.
The fasteners, as we all know, think
that the westerners are greenhorns and
suckers-and haven't they reason to
think so? We are-or we would not
support business policy that enriches
them at our expense