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The Springfield herald., 1908-02-28
Cure of tuberculosis.

Boston.-The records of the past 80
months in the class system of treat
ment of tuberculosis, conducted under
the auspices of the Emanuel church
of Boston, have just been compiled, and
they show so per cent of cures. The
church. which conducts number of
departments of welfare work in the
poorer sec tions Of Boston. arranged
about three years ago with the out.
patient department of the Massachu-
sets Genera- hospital to take up the
treatment of consumption under the
so-called class system, and has had
enrolled for 80 months about 100
patients.
The treatment is according to sani-
tarium rules and consists mainly Of
fresh air, proper food, and such medi-
cines as are essential.
The Springfield herald., 1908-02-28
A Nature Student,

The faculty with which the New
York child grasps the new idea" in
matters educational is charmingly il.
Illustrated in a composition recently
penned by six-year-old. Her teach
er had asked for brief compositions
on Animals l Have Seen" This is
the result, written in the present day
vertical penmanship:
do you see the little robin swing
ing on the tree? Do you see the little
goldfish a-swimming in the bowl?
Who teached these two to fly so beau
tifully together? Who struck the
feathers on their breasts? Twas God
Twas God. He done it."
The Springfield herald., 1908-02-28
Leading Automobile Stalled.

Michigan .City.-The American cal
to Paris left this city at l:i5 O'Clock
Monday morning for Chicago AMI be
came stalled in an immense snow drift
nine miles west of Michigan City late
in the afternoon. Transfers who went
out with IT gave up in despair and re-
turned to Michigan City The crew
temporarily abandoned the car and
went to Chesterton. twelve miles west
of here for more men and horses.
The Springfield herald., 1908-02-28
NEWS OF THE WEEK
Most Important Happenings of ths
Past Seven Days.
Interesting Items Gathered From, all
Parts of the World Condensed
Into Small Space for the Ben
eft of Our Readers.
Congressional,

A bill has been introduced in the
house providing for an appropriation
of 100000 to purchase site for a
postofiice building at Beloit. Kan.
Articles OF Impeachment were read
in the house recently against Judge
Whitley of the United States court at
Shanghai. China.
Senator Latimer of South Carolina
died recently in Washington as the
result of a surgical operation for ap-
pendicitis. He was 81 years Of age
and had been in the senate since 1908.
The bill to establish postal savings
banks was introduced in the senate
recently by senator Knox of Pennsyl-
vania. The measure embodies the
plan outlined by Postmaster General
Meyer in his annual report and is de-
signed to encourage thrift and econ.
omy.
The house committee on coinage
has unanimously voted to restore the
motto "In God We Trust" to gold
coins. One member suggested that
clearing house certificates have print
ed on them the Biblical quotation Il
know that my Redeemer liveth."
The senate has confirmed John EN-
bry as United States attorney for
the western district OF Oklahoma.
The senate has ratified the arbitra-
tion treaty between the United States
and France and the naturalization
treaty with Peru.
In speech in the senate Senator
Hale said the cost of the new navy
as 1t exists to-day was $1,000, 100000.
Representative Boutell, of Illinois,
paid handsome tribute in the house
recently to Speaker Cannon. The
speech was wildly applauded both on
the floor and in the galleries and Mr..
Cannon was visibly affected by the
demonstration.
Senator Stone. of Missouri recently
delivered an address in the senate In
opposition to the Aldrich bill.
The Springfield herald., 1908-02-28
Presidents Action Endorsed.

Atlanta, Ga.-Fifteen hundred rail
road men, representing all Of the diff
ferent labor unions whose members
centerins here. met in massmeeting
Sunday ard adopted resolutions en-.
dorsing President RoGsevelt's action in
ordering an investigation of the re-
ported cut in wages made by railroads
when the so-called nine-hour law goes
into effect M.'.ch 4th. Another reso-
luton denounces the attemct OF the
railroads to reduce wages.
The Springfield herald., 1908-02-28

Burglars are prowling around pro-
miscuously at all hours of the night,
seemingly not the least bit afraid that
they will meet up with leap-year pro-
posals when they are looking only for
jewelry. There are various ways of
making a living in this diversified
world, but some occupations appear to
be extra hazardous. The sedate and
bachelorly burglar would feel cheap
If instead of being hauled to the police
station he were ANONYMOUSLY dragged
at break of day to the marriage license
window and made to pass the civil
service examination there provided
The Springfield herald., 1908-02-28
American lars in Peru.

Lima.-Sunday was dav of sight.
seeing for the American battleship fleet
lying in the harbor of Callao. More
than 5000 of them came ashore during
the day. the majority of whom spent
that time in Lima amusing themselves
in visiting places of amusement and
buying souvenirs in the shops kept
open for their benefit. Others took
short excursions on the railroads to
nearby points of interest while many
stayed close arJunl the BAY of Callao.
The conduct of the thousands of blue
jackets and marines was admirable.
as they all seemed bent on getting as
much pleasure as possible on their
shore leave.
The Springfield herald., 1908-02-28

The Prince de Sagan says he would
have challenged Count Boni de Cas-
tellane to fight duel If the count had
struck him with his glove in the face.
AS Boni merely knocked him down
and kicked him into the gutter, the
prince considers the count to be un-
worthy of notice. We cannot help
regarding the prince as the worlds
leading unconscious humorist.
The Springfield herald., 1908-02-28
poas to Watch Churches.

Ever since the robbery of valuable
Van Dyck at Courtral the churches o,
Bruges. which contain so many treas
ures. have taken extraordinary meas
ures to prevent similar losses.
At the Church of Notre Dame
Bruges. a watchman perambulates tn,
church at night accompanied by dog
A similar course is adopted at the
Cathedral of st. Saviour and othe
churches.
The Springfield herald., 1908-02-28

The third Japanese babv bor, in
wyoming has arrived at the home OF
latsum" Nishimura. leader of the
cheyenne japanese colony The Nishi
muras are Christians, and the Young.
ster; winch is a girl, is to he baptized
in the Congregational faith.
The Springfield herald., 1908-02-28
Thjnos Mixed.

Little Willie, who had been listening
to some scientific talk about the
brains functions, pondered over som'
new expressions he had heard. anC
that night when he was going to bed
asked earnestly:
Mamma, when peoples hair begin'
to turn, is it because the gray matte
in their brains is leaking through
The Springfield herald., 1908-02-28

A New York juror threw fit the
other day during a court trial. New
York lawyers are the limit, but this is
the first time a juror has had the
courage to express his opinion of them
In an adequate manner.
The Springfield herald., 1908-02-28

A butler with 1900 worth of dia-
monds in his possession has been ar
rested in the east. If he can prove
that at some former time he was
head waiter somewhere, it's a cinch
he'll get off.
The Springfield herald., 1908-02-28

Probably 1t required millions of
years to produce the potato bug, use
less, and worse than useless, as 1t
seems to be. Science Is wonderful,
but discouraging.
The Springfield herald., 1908-02-28

Nevertheless, 1t must be admitted
that three or four of the American
heiresses who bought titled husbands
are still living with them. But they
are supposed to be exceptionally
hardy
The Springfield herald., 1908-02-28

Editor Harden of Berlin said he was
responsible for what he wrote, but not
for the Interpretation other people
placed upon his writings. A good ed
itor generally takes care that what
he writes can have only one inter
pretation.
The Springfield herald., 1908-02-28

And still another iconociast charges
that Washington did not write his
Justly famous farewell address. 1t now
remains to demonstrate that George
was a myth anyhow.
The Springfield herald., 1908-02-28

AS an Alabama senator explains It,
the south is going dry" in order to
keep liquor from the colored man.
Then will there or will there not be
a color line when 1t comes to enforce
ment?
The Springfield herald., 1908-02-28

An automobile seems to be easy
prey for sneak thief. The more like
. tramp the driver looks the more are
observers inclined to think he is the
millionaire owner
The Springfield herald., 1908-02-28

The pure-food experts OF Pennsyl-
vania have tested SO breakfast foods.
All the heroes. ready and willing to
die for their country, are not confined
to the army and navy.
The Springfield herald., 1908-02-28

King Oscar of Sweden left an es-
tate of only six and quarter mil
lions. Some of his former subjects
now in the United States must hava
beaten him 40 lengths.
The Springfield herald., 1908-02-28

Bibulous Georgians will now have
to devise new methods of getting it
when they want 1t. Bibulous neces-
sity knows no law. and is the mother
of invention.
The Springfield herald., 1908-02-28

Mark Twain is said to have had
$751; In one of the New York banks
which shut up during the panic. II SO.
this will furnish an interesting chap
ter in his autobiography.
The Springfield herald., 1908-02-28

II it is not thought wise to create
new cabinet officer why not make the
proposed national health bureau de-
partment under the secretary of the
interior?
The Springfield herald., 1908-02-28

1t is estimated that American girls
who have married foreign titles have
taken s160,000,000 out of the country.
From this. CT course, must be deducted
about 81 600 which comes back when
our women get their divorces.
The Springfield herald., 1908-02-28

That woman defendant who threw
ancient eggs at the judge probably
was surprised when even that act was
not accepted as proof of her innocence.
The Springfield herald., 1908-02-28

A chair pusher in Atlantic City
found s400 and got a reward of IL
cents for returning it to its owner.
Next time he should find $1,000, as
that might bring him as much as %
cents and make the adventure worth
while.
The Springfield herald., 1908-02-28

1t is the confiding nature of som
women that makes them want TO tel
you their family troubles before 20
have known them ten minutes
The Springfield herald., 1908-02-28

A French army transport has run
ashore. The army naturally doesn't
Intend to let the navy get the better
of 1t in the matter of disarmament.
The Springfield herald., 1908-02-28

gin to make ready to send a chal-
lenge. Sir Thomas Upton has our most
distinguished prize fighters hanging
on the ropes.
The Springfield herald., 1908-02-28
Personal,

Andrew Carnegie has contributed
sl25.000 10 the Robert Koch institute
at Berlin for the investigation of tn
berculosis.
Brig. Gen. F. S Dodge, U. s A, re-
tired. is dead at his home in Washing
ton. aged &c years
Former Secretary of the Treasury
Leslie NJ. Shaw, was the guest of hon
or at the Goth annual banquet OF the
Kansas City Bar association recently
He is remarkably pessimistic regard
ing the republican chances in the com
ing campaign.
Wah Shun Cab. chief OF the Kaw
Indians, is dead at his home near Ar
kansas City. Kan. aged IS years
Crosby S. Noyes. the veteran editor
of the Washington Evening Star is
dead in Pasadena. Cal. where he had
gone in the hope of benefiting his fail
ing health
Mrs. Harriet Hosmer. noted Amer
lean sculptress, died recently al her
home in Watertown, Mass
George A. Robertson, widely
known journalist and former secre-
idIN VI lHt llJc ltSlICul tIdf Iltlu, lS
dead in Cleveland, Ohio.
Justice Henry +. Mason of the Kan
sas supreme court. has been elected
grand master OF the Masonic grand
lodge of Kansas.
Whitelaw Reid. American Ambassa-
dor to Great Britain has sailed from
New York for England to resume his
duties.
Mrs. Elizabeth Baruum. one of the
few surviving widows of the war of
1912, is dead in East Orange, n j.
She was SO years old
Dr. Dubouchet, an American citizen
who was arrested in Odessa. Russia
recently for completely in revolution
AIRY plots, has been released and or
dered to leave the country.
Peter Lafourette. SS years OLD, Ma
son since 1852, is dead at his home in
Joplin, Mo.
The Springfield herald., 1908-02-28

3 The New York wigmakers appear to
have won their strike without making
any threats that they would Jerk the
entire population bald-headed.
The Springfield herald., 1908-02-28

Pardon the apparent irrelevancy Of
the query. but is not mosquito also
a purveyor of living music?
The Springfield herald., 1908-02-28

Even the challenges by Sir Thomas
Lipton have not yet become auto
matte
The Springfield herald., 1908-02-28

The bargain counter crushes make
the trade depression look like night
mare that met its death in infancy.
The Springfield herald., 1908-02-28

All true patriots should give Ad.
miral Evans absent treatment for his
rheumatism.
The Springfield herald., 1908-02-28

y. Spain is to have new $4,000. 900
navy, to be built in England. Under
the circumstances. we could hardly
expect part OF the order.
The Springfield herald., 1908-02-28

Why not the Natural laxative. CARTEL
Tea? It's Pure, Mild and Potent. Mad
of Herbs. Write for samples. Garfield Ic
Co.. Brooklyn, n. Y.
The Springfield herald., 1908-02-28

II tough luck Is the inspiration for
MARK Twain. misfortune has points Of
merit worth high praise.
The Springfield herald., 1908-02-28

You will be surprised to find no
much good there is in the world
you'll sit up and take notice.
The Springfield herald., 1908-02-28

Russia, fortunately, has a perfect
climate for nipping conspiracies.
The Springfield herald., 1908-02-28

ONLY ONE"BROMO OUININE"
Ihat is LAXATIVE BROMO QUiSISE. Look &
the signature Of E; W. GROVE. Used the Wor
over TO Cure u Cold in One bay. 25c.
The Springfield herald., 1908-02-28

Mrs. Windows Soothing Syrup.
for children teethirg, sOfteDs the gums. reduces
rammation allays pain. cures wind collie 25c bOtu
The Springfield herald., 1908-02-28

1t is up to the dental student to tax
drawing lessons.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-06-17
Catarrh Cannot Be Cured

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS, as
they cannot reach the seat OF the dis
ease. Catarrh is blood or consti-
Itutional disease, ard IN order 10 cure
It You must take internal remedies.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken inter-
nally, and acts directly on the
blood and mucous surfaces. Halls
Catarrh Cure is not quack medicine
II was prescribed by one of the best
physicians in this country for years
and Is a regular prescription. 1t is
composed of the best tonics known,
combined with the best blood puri-
fers, acting directly on the mucous
surfaces. The perfect combination
,of the two ingredients is what pro-
duces such wonderful results In cur
ing Catarrh.
Send for testimonials free.
+. j. CHENEY & CO., Props,
Toledo, Ohio.
Sold by Druggists, price 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for con-
stipatlon
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-06-17
MANGLED HAND
Sustained by Homer McNeal in
Green Camp Planning Mills.

Homer McNeal, aged IS, an em-
ploye of the Green Camp planning
mills was the victim of painful
accident occurring at $3.50 o'clock
"Wednesday morning. He was saw
ing lath ON buzz saw when his
right hand accidentally slipped into
the machinery. The index finger
was mangled and almost COM
pltely cut off and his hand was
badly torn. He was taken to the
Office OF DR.. Free OF Green Camp,
where the injuries were given sur
gical attention.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-06-17
Personals
.:...Dz C ::

William Neidlg Is visiting relatives
n Upper Sandusky.
Miss Fleeta Thomas returned home
Tuesday, after being the guest of
Miss Mural Herbolt, at Gallon.
Miss Gretchen Tcdd. OF Lima, is
visiting her grandmother, Mrs. G..
w. Byers, of North Prospect street.
Miss Julia Lassey, of Augusta, Ken
lucky, is spending her vacation in
this city as the guest of her cousin
Mrs B. Cusic, of Patterson street.
John +. Myers Is visiting his child
ren at Upper Sandusliy this week
Mrs. L. A. Kelly and son Dale. of
Upper Sindusky, We're the guests Of
Marion relatives Tuesday.
g. w. King, president, Busby
Sweeney, superintendent, Frank Hub
er vice president and treasurer, and
Mr. Cheney, general agent OF the Ma
rion Steam Shovel company, were I'm
Bucyrus Monday and 1'uesday In
spectlng the steel plant being con-
structed there, and gave orders for
a number OF castings to be construct
ed by the Steel Castings company.
They made the trip In an auto.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-06-17
A PAIR OF
HOLD-UPS
Two Pedestrians Relieved of
Their Valuables.
POLICE ARE NOTIFIED
But They Have Little on
Which to Work.
One of the Perpetrators Of the Cline
Wears Skirts Woman Admits
Using Profane Language.

Prof. John Gallaher, aged about
sixty years, and spectacle peddlar,
was relieved of $21 in money by a
hold-up gang on South State street
at IL o'clock last night.
The aged gentleman was travelling
north, between Balm avenue and Co.
lumbia street, when he met with the
unfortunate incident. Gallaher says
that there were two men and wom-
an in the gang and that the wom-
an compelled him to hold up his
hands, while the men rifled his
pockets,
Gallaher reported TO police this
morning but was unable to give a
satisfactory description OF the party
and the police have but little TO work
on.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-06-17

William O'Keefe fell victim TO a
pair OF hold-up men on West Center
street, early this morning, lie was
returning 10 his home in the West
End whe ntwo men confronted him
and after pushing dangerous looking
guns in his face, demanded his val
uables. O'Keefe was relieved OF a
gold watch and twenty-five cents.
The miscreants failed to locate a
silver dollar which he had in his
walstcoat pocket. and he came out
with one dollar TO the good.
The matter was Immediately re-
ported to the police. o'Keefe, how
ever, was unable to give only meag-
er description OF the assailants, and
there is little chance OF eTecting their
capture.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-06-17

William Snyder was arrested on
Center street at II O'Clock today noon
by Officer Cusic. He was charged
with highway robbery in an affidavit
filed by Frank Gallaher spectacle
peddler who was held-up ana re-
lieved of $21 last night. Gallaher
claims that he recognized the man
when he passed him on the street
this morning as being member Of
the party who assailed him.
Snyder will be arraigned in may
or's court at nine o'clock tomorrow
morning.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-06-17

AWARDED
At Tuesdays Meeting of the
Service Board.
PAVING and SIDEWALKS
Will be Laid on a Number of
Streets
Mayor Schcrff Compl ments the
Board for the Manner Ia Which
1t Has Cut Expenses.

The board of public service met
last evening and allowed a number
OF contracts for various improve
ments to be effected during the
summer. Despite the present finan-
cial str'ingencsy which has fallen
so heavily ON Marion, the board
has icund II necessary TO so ahead
with certain improvements. The
progress in the Improvement line
will be limited to a great extent
however and only such improve
ments AS are absolutely necessary
will be made at this time.
The board allows the contract for
the paving OF Mill street to con-
tractor A. J. Brady at his bid of
s3.47t75. The contract calls for
Townsend block paving with MUIR
ply grout filler, Brady will be
required TO furnish bond of
81 ,740.
The contract for the construc
tion of d stone sidewalk on north
Prospect street was awarded to
IIostetter and Dawson at their bid
OF S2O3 the bond was fixed at
Si00. Tho walk viii be constructed
of Berea Stone with stone and ce-
ment filler.
o. j. Noble was awarded the
contract for constructing stone
sidewalk on Blaine Avenue The
walk Is to be constructed of Fulton
stone and will cosI $8S6.01 The
contractor will furnish bond OF
$3.50.
The contract for sidewalk on
Dix Avenue was awarded to John
II. Kinsler at his bid OF s3S7.65. The
walk Is to be OF Berea stone and
the contractor will furnish bond
of 5000.
The final contract was for side
walk on Main street in front of
tie premises of 8. H.. Bartram. II
was awarded to p. Drake and Sons
at their bid OF sl00.SO. The bond
was placed at $50.
Mayor Louis Scherff was present
at this session aud addressed the
board on the subject. Economy.
He complimented the board on It's
manner of handling affairs with a
view TO Strengthening expenses and
declared that the financial strln-
gency has been greatly relieved
during the past few weeks through,
the methods adopted by the board.
An agent representing firm
handling street scrlpers was pres
crt and Introduced "A new style ma
chine which seemed TO make a hit
with the board, Consequently the SUI
perintcndent OF streets was au-
thorized to give the scraper trial
and report the results at the next
session OF the board
Bills aggregating s7,9S5.85 were
allowed and the clerk was author
lied to Issue orders on treasury for
paymant OF same.
In short session OF the health
board bills amounting to $21S.G9
were allowed.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-06-17
PRAISES WORK OF
WILLARD OSBORNE
His Ability with the Violin
Is Recognized.
The Marion Lad Appears in III.
Concert Given at the
o. W. U.

The Delaware Journal Herald and
Gazette in their accounts OF the
clcsiniy musical concert OF the Ohio
Wesleyan University school of mu-
!sc on the evening of June are
yeiy pronounced in their praise OF
Master willard Osborne of this city
son OF Mr.. and Mrs. j. T. Osborne
|or West Center street, who was the
only contributor on the program,
aside from the University students.
Mr., Osborne, as Is we'll known Is
possessed OF more than ordinary
talent as violinist and 1t is an
homer Of no mean importance to
the Marion lad to have taken part
In the annual concert, which Is the
banner feature OF the commence
ment season at the university.
CT the work of the young viol-
inist as special feature of the
program the Journal Herald says:
"The violin solo by Mr. Willard
Osborne captivated the audience.
This young violinist has a brilliant
future before him and, while only
a child, his playing showed musi-
col feeling and a splendid know
ledge of violin playing. His bowing
and phrasing. would have been a
credit to an artist of experience.
Master Osborne has been a
careful student of the violin and
his mastery of the work has been
the subject OF much comment
amorig musicians, local and other
wise.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-06-17

Charged with profanity and MAX
ing menacing threats, Mrs. Margaret
Smith, of Home street, was arrested
at 10 O'Clock this morning by officer
Jack McDonough. The affidavit pre-
ferring the charges was brought by
Joseph Reed neighbor resident to
the defendant.
Mrs. Smith WIS arraigned in nray-
orIs court at IL o'clock. At first
she pleaded not guilty but later
changed the plea TO guilty. Mayor
Scherff imposed fine OF s. which
she paid.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-06-17
CARD OF THANKS

We desire TO thank our friends,
neighbors, the ministerial association,
and all the orders and lodges for
their kindness during the illness and
at the death of our beloved father,
M A. Powers. Also for the beauti-
full flowers at the funeral.
i j W. POWERS,
C.. w. POWERS.
MRS, MYRTLE KRAMER,
Children
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-06-17

William Swarts, who was arrested
Saturday night or charge of intox-
ication and disorderly conduct APP
peared in mayors court this morn
ing and pleaded not guilty 10 the
charge. Through the efforts of Mrs.
swarts, who was largely responsible
for the charges, the mayor dismissed
the case.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-06-17
foo9e Votes

Ten candidates were Initiated by
the Daughters of America at the reg
1llar meeting Tuesday evening. one
hundred and fifty members were pres
ent with the entire list of officers
Arrangements were made by the
iodge for a social session TO be held
In two weeks.