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The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-10-09
The Shillina Reauost.

The wealthy auctiOneer who reduced
the inheritance of daughter TO an
annuity OF fl04 because she had be.
come n Socialist remindt one of the
old fashioned cutting Off with shll.
ling" Why a shilling rather than moth
Ing? Blackstone explains. The Ro-
mans used TO set aside wills as de.
icient in natural duty IL they disin.
herlted or totally passed by any child
OF the testator. But the smallest leg
acy was accepted as evidence that the
testator had not lost his reason or his
memory. as the law otherwise as
sumed he had; hence the groundless
belief In England that father could
not disinhcrit his child without a
shilling, although the English lav
knows no presumption OF insanity or
forgetfulness in such case. or Sheri.
dan and his son Tom (and of other fa.
theirs and sons) the story Is told: "Fa-
ther-Tll cut you off with shilling.
Son-I'd rather have ii now. dad."-St.
James Gazette.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-10-09
AnpeaIed TO His Pride.

1t was the most obstinate mule In
the lot and refused TO enter the car Of
a train held up at little wayside sta
tion. Threats, cajolery and blows were
alike useless. The mule refused 10
bulge, and the slant of his ears told
those of the passengers who were fa-
miliar with mule ear talk that where
he was he intended to stay. Then the
aged African who was trying to load
him In said in honeyed tones:
"Whuffo' yo' behave dis way befo
all desc strange people? Why. yo' fool
mule, doan' yo' know dat desc people
will jes' believe dat yo' neber done
trabeled befo' In all yo' llfeT
The long ears lost their aggressive
slant, and the beast went sedately up
the inclined plank with the air of a
man entering drawing room car for
the first time and determined not 10
betray the fact.-Exchange.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-10-09
His Littla Joke.

1t was just two years after their
wedding
George" she said romantically as
she gazed at the fantastic pictures the
red Goals formed, "do you remember
our courtiug daysT
George laughed tcasingly.
mo. my dear. do not"
She looked up with a hurt express.
sion.
George. do You mean to sit there
and say you do not remember our
courtng days? Why, ! am shocked at
your coldness."
mo. dear; ! do not remember our
conrting days because only night
watchmen have to do their courtlng In
the daytime. But I do remember our
courting nights, and they were dc.
lightful, pet"
But she said he was too horrld for
anything.-Chlcago News.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-10-09
of a Mr.. Meggs.

W " A"'s hitSbo.
IF you love us, mother" said one
OF the girls when the newly married
lady's card had been brought in cae
afternoon shortly after the completion
OF the honeymoon, don't make the
mistake Of calling her Mrs. Farrell"
The mother solemnly promised 10
commit no faux pas aud as she went
downstairs was heard to repeat TO
herself, "Meggs-Meggs- -Meggs-not
Farrell"
At the conclusion of the call the old
lady was met at the head of the stairs
by the daughter. who at once observ-
ed an omlnous expression OF despond.
ency on the old lady's face.
"Oh, mother" she exclaimed. surely
you didn't
NO, Clara" replied the mother EN-.
phatically, IL didn't. was so careful
to call her Mrs. Meggs all the time"
We'll, what's the trouble, Them"
"Oh, dearw murmured the kindly old
lady, as she sank into chair. ut
was awful of me, I knowl When
greeted her / said: L am glad to see
you, Mrs. Meggs. How is Mr.. Far.
rellT"-Harper's Weekly.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-10-09
--s-----
r. OLD CADIZ.
Once Richer Than London, Its Chief
Business Now Is Salt.

Once Richer Than London, Its Chief
Business Now Is Salt.
or Cadiz, De Amicis said, "It is best
described by writing the word white
with white pencil on blue paper"
Under the MONDAY sun, seen from
the lofty Tore de Nlgia, the mediae
val watchtower in the center of the
city, its buildings are dazzling aud al
most encircled by the blue sea. A
long, narrow isthmus like the stem of
a pipe leads from San Fernando, on the
mainland. Cadiz rests on the bowl of
the pipe-yes, a pure white meer.
schaum without coloring, though 5000
years old.
Americans may justly regard this
now decadent place with compassion.
because 1t grew TO greatness by its
commerce with the new Worthwhile
Spain ruled the Americas-and then
fell away into decay on the loss of the
western possessions.
1t was great before Rome was found
ed. And as late as 1770 1t was wealth.
Ter than London. Commerce has ever
been its life. Today its chief bust
ness Is the production OF salt for ex.
port. This humble staple, evaporated
In countless shallow lagoons In wide
spreading marshes, still keeps Cadiz
In touch with the new world. MS most
OF the salt is shipped TO South Amer
ica.
The natives pronounce Cadiz with
~ silent and "a" very broad-"Ca-di"
That has always been its name, with
slight variations. Its Phocnlcian and
ryrian founders called 1t Gadlr, a cas-
Tie Of fastness. The Romans called It
Gades. The Arabs had 1t Kadis.-De.
Irolt News.Tribune.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-10-09
ROYAL MAIDS.
When Thsy Wish to Marry They Must
DO the Proposing.


When reigning queen Is to be mar.
ried she must be the one to broach the
subject first TO her future consort
The same rule holds good with regard
to all royal ladies who marry com.
moners
The late Queen Victoria has told how
she managed to put the question: TO
Prince 'Albert-how she first showed
him Windsor and its beauties and the
distant landscape and then said, "AII
this may be yours" The queen OF Hol.
land on a like occasion simply sent
sprlg of white heather, begging Prince
Henry 10 look out its meaning I'm n
book OF flowers and their meanings.
The Duchess OF Argyll took the fols
lowing means of proposing to the Mar
quis Of Lorne; She was about TO attend
a state ball and gave 1t out that she
would choose as her partner for the
hrst dance the man she intended 10
honor She selected the marquis, who
subsequently became her husband.
But perhaps the most interesting of
all ways chosen was that of the Ouch.
ess Of Fife. She took the earl, as he
then was, to drawer and showed him
It's contents. There he saw n number
OF tribes he had given her at different
times, Including sprigs Of several kinds
or lowers, now dead, he had picked
Tor her at various times. He was
much impressed at the sight. nor did
II require words on her part to make
her meaning plain.-London Answers.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-10-09
Tho Bachelor rsIk..

Time was | thought / loved a girl.
l think her name was Carrie,
Oh. she was fair to look upon
And one hoped 10 marry!
But she invited me TO tea,
And | went home detected,
For every time her father spoke
This maiden him CO -rected.
i FOUND another lassie fair.
Her cheeks were cherry red.
Until she asked me up to tea
This maid l hoped TO wed.
, But at the table vanished love,
My heart was sore afflicted
For everything her mother said
That maiden contradiated,
Again I wooed a charming miss
Who seemed TO be perfection.
She didn't contradict her ma
Nor give her pa correction.
Bui after tea again love fed,
with all my fondest wishes.
This maiden said she wouldn't helm
Her mother wash the dishes.
! mlght have been, a married man
Ana known n husbands cares.
For often Cupid came TO me
And caught me linawares.
And who can tell but what / might
BY now have children three
HAD not thu girls l really loved 4
Invited me 70 tear
Detroit Free prssx.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-10-09
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MUSIC
* Il Il y = * $ 3 Il Il * Il 81

u X X X 4 !, X 4 Il Il x Il
In an interview with the chronicles
of plays for the Plain Dealer, Flor
ence Holbrook of the popular vaude-
vile team OF Holbrook and Lean
talks intelllgently OF the drifting
American taste for popular songs.
Our national appreciation of songs
is improving rapidly" said Miss Hol-
brook. "a song that would have made
hit ten years ago would never pass
muster today. Americans still retain
their fondness for well defined melO-
dies, but a desire for fuller music with
rich chords is apparent. The so-called
rag time evil has been greatly over
estimated. The rag time mania did
much good in that il created wide
spread interest aud put pianos in
homes, but rag times as sush is a
matter Of musical history and higher
grades of music are in demand.
"The eternal demand of Americans
for something new in music is one OF
the most promising factors for the
future of music in America. The great
mass of people is not yet content with
the distinctive music at hand, and the
constant demand stimulates compos-
ers TO larger efforts. One thing is GER
tain, that when distinctive national
music is evolved in this country it
viii be original. During the past ten
years there have been songs written
by Americans that compare favorably
with the best ballads ever composed
by foreigners. In the great mass OF
musical output these have been set
aside and almost forgotten, but the
time viii come when, / thoroughly
believe, maly melodies we have en-
joyed for time and then abandof-
ed will be revived and treasured as
part OF our national music.
"Tbe trouble with the average
American song is that the words are
too frivolous. We are fond OF joking
even In the words of our songs and
this trait discredits the melody when
the Joke grows old. However, in the
calm retrospect I'm years to come,
composers now living will achieve a
fame that they do not now possess.
The American melody today is as
and artistic as any the world
has ever produced. Many OF them
viii be set TO serious words some
day" 4
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-10-09
DsIaware's Circular Boundary,

The northern boundary line of Della
ware Is circular because the charter
given to Penn states that Pennsylvania
was 10 be bounded or the east by
Inc Delaware river from twelve miles
distant north of Newcastle town until
me three aud fortieth degree OF north
iatitude' and that the southern bound
ary was to be "a circle drawn at
twelve miles distant from the town Of
Newcastle northward and westward
unlil the fortisiA degree Of north lati.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-10-09
Eriends.

Dear friends" said the philosopher.
ARE scarce items in this world. They
are too few TO be counted" n
what dye call friend% he was
asked
"A friend" he replied, SIS one who
would lend you money II you wanted
1t and TO whom you would lend money
If you had it."-New York Times.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-10-09
More Graft.

Larry-Moike. fwhat's this new
game they call auction brldgeT
Mike (behlnd the bar)--I dinno, but
I'm thinkin' It names that tn felly
that puts up tn highest bid gifts tn Job
O. tendin' tn BRIDGE Houston Post.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-10-09

tude ana then by straight line west.
ward" This makes a circular bound.
airy for northern Delaware unavoid.
able, and the facts above set forth ex.
plain geographical curiosity that has
puzzled many students.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-10-09
no Lady correspondeh,..

Our -oung lady correspondents win
confer 2 favor If they will write on
only one side Of the paper. We mean.
of course, by this correspondence In.
tended for the paper. AS to the other.
not intended for publication. We don't
care II they write on all four sides
aud even across it.-sylyania tGaJ
Telephone. t8
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-10-09
On the InstsIImont Plan.

Your new automobile seems TO be
thoroughly up to date In every pnrticu.
lar"
Yes, I've got everything that goes
with first class machine except a re-
celpt In full from the dealer."-Chi-
cago Tribune.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-10-09
Clothes and the Pol..

There's one thing I like about this
north pole hunting business"
Whats fhat?"
mo explorers likely 70 start in a
track suit on dash for the pole.r--
Chicago Record Herald.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-10-09

will be reorganized under the name
of the New York Grand Opera COM
pany and an effort will he made TO
retrieve the losses of former sea-
sons, 100000 is the listed capitali-
aZation.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-10-09
Too Much HustIs.

Mugglns-So Bjones Is dead. ell (,
Say he was hustler; he never lei
the grass grow under his feet. Bug
glns-No; perhaps II he had 1t wouldn'
be growing over his head now.-Phil
adelphia Record. .,... { ole. ....
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-10-09
Would Seem Not.

In these stories Of the middle ages
we always read about the hero's good
right arm"
"Well?"
was there never "a southpaw
knlght"-Philadelphia Bulletin.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-10-09

augmented from the ranks of the
congregations and any procurable
voices with a view to making music
feature Of devotional services dur
ing the coming winter. There is a
delightful social phase 10 most choir
assemblys aside from the musical en-
deayors, and considerable rivalry for
accredited excellence will be exhibit
ed in renewed activity in the various
churches. Choir directors are busy
gathering new music and ideas for
presentation of sacred themes.
Plans are afot for now ST.
100000 home of grand opera in Pitts
burg The house will be located in
Oakland near the Carnegie Music
Hall, and tits whispered II will Offer
q splendid opportunity for Pitts
burg multi-millionaires for the dis
posal of amusement funds
Charles Frolman has decided to
send William Collier TO Lodnon for
an indefinite stay at the Vaudeville
theatre. In the future Collier will
play engagements in London, New
York, Philadelphia. Boston and Chi
cago only, such minor cities as Pitts
burg, Cleveland, Cincinnati and In
dianapolis being cut from the list of
the favored few. "The Patriot"
"Caughtin the Rain" and "'rhe Man
From Mexico" are the vehicles se-
lected by Mr. Frohman for exploit
alton in the city of joys ana lost
consOnants.
Song hits by Blanche Ring i'm "The
Yankee Glrl' include "The. Top o. the
Morning" Louisiana Elizabeth" %.
Pretty Polly" and MARY Donohue,"
the latter by the author of 'IBedelia."
Muriel Window, the youthful Co
lumbus soprano. Is winning favor
able adjeetives from the keen pencils
Of New York City vaudeville critics
by her expressive singing of whats
The Use of Moonlight" aud the in
of her Comm Thro' the
Rye" Her voice is pure in tone and
'ich in quality and her future is one
)f exceedingly great promise.
Mrs. Leslie Carter, as Vesta Herne
n the play OF that name produced
nitially in Milwaukee is said to poss-
'ss vehicle eminenty suited TO her
genius. yesta Herne Is a |
New York society woman dominat-
ID by the drug habit and the plot
ieals with the breaking of the
:hains.
Theltalian Grand Opera company
It the Academy OF Music, New York,
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-10-09
HER GREETING.
In Spite Of the Old Lady's Care She
Managed TO Blunder.

The daughters Of u certain charming
old lady in Washington are frequently
much upset by the odd social blunders
OF their parent, whose failings In this
respect are, however more than offset
by her kindliness OF manner.
Among the callers to the house of
this family was a Mrs. Farrell, who,
after some years Of widowhood, again
married. this Tina becoming the wife
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-10-09

The right word is always a power
and communicates its definiteness to
our action.--EIlot.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-10-09

A given force applied for givca
time upon given point is bound to
win.--Napoleon,
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-10-09

Tho chOirs of the city are being
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-10-09

Theltalian Grand Opera company
at the Academy OF Music. New York,
s--.----'.-- -s~t..s
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-04-04
NEW CLEVELAND BISHOP
 FORMER PINE BLUFF|AN

friend of the bishop, said:
 "The appointment of Father Far reilly as Bishop of Cleveland shows the wisdom of the Holy Father, as, in my opinion, no better selection could have been made for the high office in the church."
 Georgetown university, and abroad at the American college in Rome. He was a classmate of Malcolm Semmes, of this city. He is a man of wealth, but ievotes almost his entire income to charity.
 Dr. Allen J. Moore and Robert l.. Moore, assistant attorney-general, of this city, are cousins of the Bishop. He has spent much of his life in Memphis, or in Tennessee, and from 1882 to 1887 was pastor of the cathe- dral at Nashville, under Bishop Scan- lon. He later became assistant rec tor to Mgr. OConnell, then rector of the American college at Rome.
 In recent years Bishop Farrelly has frequently visited in this section.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-04-04
Friday Euchre Club.

Miss Eula Ware entertained the Fri day Euchre Club Tuesday afternoon, at her home on West Fourth avenue The house was tastefully decorated with violets. After an exciting con- test Mrs. F. A. Patterson was found to have the highest score among the club members. Mrs. Henry Hegner, of Stuttgart, made the highest score among the guests and was awarded beautiful bon bon dish. The next meeting of the club will be held with Mrs. Tom Groves, at her home on Pine street Delicious refreshments were served to the club members and Mrs. Henry Hegner. of Stuttgart, and Mrs. Mac Cook, guests of the club on that occasion.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-04-04
Mathontes Club.

Miss Callie Jones was hostess We'd nesday afternoon for the Mathontes Club. The program was as follows:
 Paper, "The Opening of Japan and It's Relation to the United States Mrs. w. F. Coleman.
 Oral sketch, Social Life in Japan, " Mrs. E. M. Schober.
 Paper, Missionaries and Missions, '' Mrs. w. A. Taggart.
 Twenty selected review questions, by leader, Miss Callie Jones.
 After the rendition of the program, which was most enjoyable and in- structive, an election of officers was held, which resulted in Mrs. A. w. Troupe for president; Mrs. A. M. Barrow, vice president Mrs. w. A. Taggart, recording secretary; Mrs. E. M. Schober, corresponding secretary; Mrs. E. B. Houston, treasurer; Mrs. B. w. Wright, press correspondent; ;; Mrs. o. w. Clark, accompanist; Mrs. H. K. Toney, musical director; Mrs. H. G. Higinbotham and Mrs. Wool dridge were elected to membership. The club adjourned to meet with Mrs. John Mills the last Wednesday in April. The Bay View course was adopted for another year and Italy was the country selected. The fol- lowing ladies answered to roll call: Mrs. Wright, Mrs. Houston, Mrs. Core, Mrs Mills, Mrs. Barrow, Mrs. Alex ander, Mrs. Clark, Mrs. Atkinson, Mrs. Toney, Mrs. Troupe, Mrs. Scho- Der, Mrs. Taggart, Mrs. Coleman, Miss Callie Jones and Mrs. Phillips. Mrs. M E. Jones was the guest of the club.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-04-04

What is regarded here as most felicitous appointment in the Catholic church, by which Mgr. Farrelly, a na- tive Memphian and former resident of Pine Bluff becomes bishop of Cleveland, is attracting much atten- tion in church circles here.
 Bishop Farrelly was born in Mem phis about 1859 or 1860. He is the son of the Hon. John P. Farrelly, a member of the legislature from Shell by county for several terms. His mother was daughter of Robert l. Moore, of Nashville, and through his mother Bishop Farrelly is related to the Clays of Kentucky.
 He is one of the most accomplish ed priests in the Catholic church, be- ing both diplomat and a scholar. For many years he has been the spir- itual director of the American College at Rome. He is is universally below ed by all who know him or come in contact with him.
 Col William H. Carroll, lifetime
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-04-04
St. Cecelia's Guild.

The St. Cecelia's Guild of the Trim ity Episcopal Church held a business meeting Friday afternoon at the church. Mrs. E. A. Peck, president of the Guild, presided over the meeting. Arrangements were made for the big eve at one of the principal business houses of this city. After the regu- lar business had been disposed of the meeting adjourned to meet at the rec tory next monday afternoon at 3:30 oIock.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-04-04
Wednesday Whist.

" cUuccVdy VuSS
 The Wednesday Whist Club was de- entertained Wednesday af- ternoon by Mrs. W. A. Wallenstein, at her home on Walnut street. The home was beautifully decorated with carnations and palms. Little Mar guerite Wallenstein, daughter of the hostess, passed the score cards to the guests. The club prize, half dozen cut glass salt stands, was won by Mrs. J. c. Schloss. Mrs. A. Hiershal, of Cincinnati. captured the guests prize, a cut glass toothpick holder. A tempting three-course luncheon was served to the guests. The club mem- bers present were Mesdames Hepry Marx, Leo Kastor. Adolph Bluthen' thai. Gus Waterman. August Thal- Asl9as, Jqaine haa4l!9af. eeekg ' 0camson. !. 0. Sehioss and 0harleu
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-04-04
SunAeam Club.

S01Oeam CluD.
 The Sunbeam Club was delightful ly entertained Friday afternoon by Miss Dorothy Loving, at her home on West Barraque street. The home was beautifully decorated with cut flow CTS. Much time was consumed in diligent Weparation of the Sunday school lesson, after which many en- joyable games were played by the young guests. At an appropriate hour delicious refreshments were served. The club members present were Lynn Koonce, Ellise Breathwit Georgia Yost, Francis Ledbetter Grace Scoggin. Dorothy Loving,i Ruth Arnett, Amanda Brannon and Vashti King. The guests present were Ruby Crow, Estell and Ruth Lindsey. The next meeting will be held with Miss Grace Scoggins. at her home on West Third avenue.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-04-04
A MEASURE OF MERIT
Pine Bluff Citizens Should Weigh Wet
 This Evidence.

Proof of the merit lies in the evil dence.
 Convincing evidence in Pine Bluff.
 It is not the testimony of strangers.
 But the indorsement of Pine Bluff people.
 That's the kind of proof given here.
 The statement of a Pine Bluff ci- tizen.
 J. s. Steck. Retired, S20 w. Barra- que street, Pine Bluff, Ark, says: "I can say without the least hesitancy that Doan's Kidney Pills are all that they are claimed to be. I am getting we'll along in years and some time commenced to suffer from Kidney trouble. The action of the kidney |secretions was too frequent, especi- ally at night and bothered me great deal. I firmly believed that there was no help for me. but seeing Deans Kidney Pills highly recommended, l procured a box from the Mann-Tank- |ersley Drug Co. Shortly after begin ming their use. great change for the better took place in my condition. My rest was no longer disturbed at night and I felt improved in every way. After using about six boxes Of the remedy, I was cured 50 com- pletely that there has been no return of the complaint in three years" For sale by all dealers. Price oo cants. Enatarzllllhusn 0o.. Buaalo. New York. sole agents for tho United States.
 Rssse1F ahs sEls s's-e1l t6Gka ID Ut4oR.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-04-04
Past Social Events

entertained Tuesday afternoon by Mrs. D. A. Caldwell, at the home of Mrs. H. L. Sternberg, on Georgia street. Palms and ferns served to add to the beauty of the house. The first prize, a hand painted plate, was won by Mrs. Caldwell. After the interest ing game delicious two-course luncheon was served. The next meet ing will be held at Mrs. Sternberg's $ home, with her sister, Miss Grace Wright, as hostess.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-04-04
ClaytOn.Hudgins.

Clayton.
 Cards have been received by friends in this city, announcing the approaching marriage of John Mid dleton Clayton of Hemet, Cal, and Miss Elizabeth May Hudgins of Fay etteville, Ark, the ceremony to take place on April 8. MT. and Mrs. Clay ton will spend part of their honey moon visiting relatives in Little Rock and Pine Bluff before they go to their future home in California