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The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-09-04
The One Who Knew.

"Elljah." said the Judge to the de.
fendant. you have had fair trial.
The prosecuting attorney has shown
by circumstantial evidence that can
not be gainsaid that you were in Mr.
Browns chicken coop on the night
that his hens disappeared. and your at.
torney In his speech has practically
admitted that the theory of the prose
cution Is true. Have you anything to
say before the court pronounces Its
decisiou?"
"Jedge," said Elijah, rising politely
''all Is got TO say is dis. don't know
much about de law. but does know
heahsay evumdence isn't good, an all
desc lawyehs says is heahsay.
oughter know, fob l w de only man
In that chicken coop dat night. an is
denied 1t ralght erlong."-Chicago Post
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-09-04
THE CASS0WARY.
A Peculiar Bird That Fishes With lie
Feathers


Habits of the cormorant and Of the
fish hawk are generally known. Their
methods of taking fish are very much
like those of birds of prey. But the
cassowary fishes according to meth
cd of its own. A well known naturalist
witnessed It's operations on river In
the island of New Britain.
lie saw cassowary come down to
the waters edge and stand for some
minutes apparently watching the wa
ter carefully. II then stepped into the
river where it was about three feet
deep and, partially squatting down,
spread its wings out. submerglng
them, the feathers being spread and
ruilled.
The bird remained motionless and
kept It's eyes closed as If in sleep. It
remained in this position for quarter
of an hour, when. suddenly closing its
wings and Strengthening its feathers, it
itself several times whereupon guam
tity of small fishes fell out of its wings
and from amid its feathers. These the
bird Immediately picked up and swal.
lowed.
The fishes had evidently mistaken
the feathers for kind Of weed that
grows in the water along the banks Of
the rivers in this island and which
much resembles the feathers Of the
cassowary. The smaller fishes hide In
these weeds TO avoid the larger ones
that prey on m.-Exchange.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-09-04


There Is reported n deficit of 500
100000 in the postal department of
the National Government, for the
past year, and the President and the
Post Master General are trying to de-
wise means to reduce the expenses.
II they would overhaul the railway
contracts where through the connlv-
ance OF Congressman and other Off
ciais it is generally believed the gov
ernment is gouged out of s5O.O00,0O0.
annually, they would able to stop the
biggest leak. Another one Is the
franking privilege which is outrage
ously abused. But President Taft be-
lieves in correct methods Of manag-
ing public affairs. He is opposed to
loose, expensive and wasteful sys-
tens and his views are destined to
become popular with the people but
a good many Congressman seem 10
consider the government a legitimate
object to loot. This class should all
be left at home in the next election.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-09-04
Back Numbers.

William" said Mrs. Van Gelder to
the man Of all work. IL want you to
clean out that large closet in the hall
just outside the parlor. Burn all the
old newspapers. waste paper and any
other rubbish you may find there"
After short time she met william
In the hall carrying 10 bis arms a huge
pile of sheet music. the property of her
eldest daughter.
"What are you going to do with Ma.
bells music ?? she asked.
"Why, burn 1t. sure. as you told me
to. 1t was in the closet there with the
other rubbish"
"But didn't mean the music. Put II
back at once"
Noting bis mistress displeasure, VIII.
liam inquired In surprise:
"Why, hasn't she played 1t allY'
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-09-04
MADE THE MOST OF IT.
Clever Tactics When William Quit
Using Tobacco.

Using Tobacco.
An excerpt from Doris letter: "And,
oh. VIII. II you weren't the dear
est boy! You often told me that
you would do anything In the world
for me, aud now you write for my
sake you've quit smoking. I'll have to
wait until see you 10 tell you what a
dear think you are"
From Janis: "You write that out of
consideration for me you have stopped
smoking for good. That was just love-
ly Of you. William. and you may de-
pend that I greatly appreciate It,"
From Phyllis: BILLY. boy. it's just
ripping. You're the dandy kid! Just to
think that you would swear Off using
the weed just for me. 1t was mighty
dear Of you, Billy, and 1t makes me all
the more keen for you"
From Marjorie: ITO think that
you've quit smoking, william! l was
so surprised. OF course always knew
that you care for me. but to think that.
as you say. you've made this sacrifice
on my account-why, It's positively
noble OF you"
From his mother: "Will, my son
this proves your love for me. Father
Is incloslng check to show that be
appreciates the fact that you think
enough Of your parents to give up
smoking for them"
From his doctor: "Your letter ad.
vising me that you have obeyed my
orders and stopped the use of tobacco
Is at hand. AS said, your compli-
ance s."-Puck.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-09-04
Anything to Oblige.

While crossing the ocean the two
sprightly children of very seasick par
ents were scampering around the deck
'Tom. dear" said the mother in a
weary voice. "the children are too neal
the railing" But he was too Ill to no
tice, and IN sheer desperation his wife
nudged him on the arm. Speak tc
them, Tom" she said family.
With wan smile he lifted his head
and said, 'Eh-how do you dor-La
dies Home Journal.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-09-04
An Apoloqy7

A London journal says that lively
discussion once took place In a town
council in the north Of England. One
thing led to another till one Of the
disputants gave another the lie direct
The insulted party rushed forward
and the pair clinched. At that mo-
ment the first man exclaimed, II re
iterate that you are liar" To the
astonishment Of every one, the aggriev
ed party let go his hold. "Oh, WELL
he said. ''in that case accept the
apology. If man says he reiterates,
that is all any gentleman can ask" He
did not understand why the bystand.
ers laughed, but the fight was off.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-09-04
DISCOVERY OF THE POLE

DISCOVERY OF THE POLE
The Cincinnati Enquirer and the
ew York Herald published a three
jlumn account of the discovery OF
e North Pole written by Dr.. Fred
lex A. Cook. The account is coyy-
GIFTED and no other papers are per-
itted to use any part of 1t without
e permission of the Heraij. But
le substance OF his story Is that
hen arriving within 460 mics of the
Die, two Esquimo and twenty-six
,gs were picked for the final dash.
hey encountered as low temperature
SO degrees below zero, Fahrenheit,
Id found the shifting desert OF frost
most unendurable. At latitude "a
,grees, 0 min. AZ sec. they saw the
st sign of land and moving over a
"a of ice found themselves beyond
le boundaries of life either above
le sea or in 1t or under it. On April
h they saw setting OF the midnight
IN as it circumscribes the Pole. On
pril 81, 1908, their instruments
lowednorth latitude SO degrees, SO
in, 46 sec., which was within IA sec.
the Pole to which they immediate
advanced Here where latitude and
nditude cease, where ali directions
ere south, where North, East and
est had vaninsEed, the American
lag was raised. Such is the Won
erful story. The Pole seems to have
zen reached with less danger than
le return trip as their exhausted
.pplies and the breaking up OF the
e imperiled their journey and made
)ubtful their escape from the dan
RS which beset them. They turn
/ their backs on the Pole on the 20
April 1908. and did not reach
lends and &c relief until April
\, 1909. It thus seems that Dr.
,ok and his men struggled with the
lrriers and difficulty which beset
EN- nearly one year on the return
lip. This expedition was projected
Dm Smiths Sound, late in August
|IO7 and DR.. Cook and his men reach
II Uhrenovik, May 81, 1909.
We notice that some Of the distin-
lished wriers say IF DR.. Cook has
scovered the Pole 1t is little less
an a miracle etc." From this 1t
lay be understood that there is doubt
out the truthfulness or correctness
this report. Il is a matter on
aich one scarcely cares TO venture
opinion. 1t is to be hoped that
| e report is true but as all previous
!lenpts failed it is contrary to hum
experience for DR.. Cook to sue
ed. And II he has reached the
,le Is is the greatest news of the
ky. It is not SO much because OF
~ particular practical benefit this
Do bring to the world but because
it's novelty and because it has been
|ught for during decades and CEN
|riea.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-09-04
wHAl Is EDUCATION?

There is great discussion on pop
ular education going on just now.
The question at issue seems to be
whether education is a purpose to
develope the growing mind or one
to hammer in youthful brains cur
riculum passing the sardine system Of
packing. To the lay mind the ques-
ton is a simple one, but to the edu.
cational expert the lay attitude is O
rank mixture of Ignorance, Philistin-
ism and heresy. To the expert mind
the only simple thing in the question
is the day duty in the matter-to pay
the freight.-Baltimor American.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-09-04

Those late monsoons in the south
west which wiltered thousands OF
acres of corn have caused the prev
ious estimate to be shaded 233,000,-
900 bushels That shows what few
days of hot winds can do for this
country. That crop now is various
ly estimated ranging from 2,40O.000,-
900 bushels TO $4,000, 100000 bushel and
prices have a tendency to advance.
Corn is steady. An eminent authority
estimated the worlds grain crop at
-4,3S4 ,524, 900 bushels.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-09-04
POLICE NEWS.

Two statesmen who have been con-
drcting a house to house canvass
taking orders for fine furs, attracted
the attention of the police Friday
afternoon. The gentlemen were or
rerod to appear before Mayor Scherff
as the police believed that they were
selling direct to the people without
a license. They explained their man
ner of doing business and It was soon
disclosed that they were not violating
and city ordinance and they were dis.
missed.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-09-04
Her Usual Remark.

"What did Name say when her IA
ther gave her that new gold watch?"
asked one gladstone girl.
"Oh, the some thing that she always
says. She remarked that she was hav.
Ing perfectly lovely time" = En-
change
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-09-04
Village Gossip.

'Ts Squire MILESTONE considerate Of
dumb anlmalsw
II don't know how he treats 'em,"
answered 81 Smiling. "but he certain
ly speaks mighty kind Of 'em when
he's engineerin' a hoss trade."-Wash-
ington Star.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-09-04
SHORT OF CASH

Elsie" Why is Clara always so
short of money? Diden't her father
leave her LOTT" Madge--"Yes, but
you see she's not to get 1t till she's
thirty, and she'll never own op TO
that"
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-09-04
ONE HECOULDN'T RESIST

A big golf course is being laid out
near home. This is nothing less than
covert invitation to the president
to visit there-Atlanta Journal
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-09-04
THHE REASON WHY

why do so many women rest their
chins on their hands when they are
trying to think?" "To hold their
mouths shut 80 that they wont dis.
turb themselves"
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-09-04
The Old Mistake.

"De man dat answers gold brick
circular" said Uncle Eben, makes de
old mistake. Instead o. tellin' Satan
to git behind i'm, he thinks he kin git
ahead o. Satan" Washington Star.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-09-04

1t is believed by many Pittsburg
people that the loss by the robbery OF
the Pennsylvania train recently by
the alleged lone bandit, at Lewiston
Narrows, was really planned and car
ried out by the help of two or three
men recently or probably now in the
employ of the Company and that the
robbers secured as much as $4,000.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-09-04

Mrs. Newbride with an air Of tri-
unph)- Really, ] was greatly surprised
to get wedding present from the Van
der Gilds. They are so exclusive. you
know, Miss Jelus Yes. but they are
very charitable, believe.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-09-04

Really. dosen't Anne Besant pre-
me little too much when she
kes us to believe that she is 12,-
D years old. Why wouldent H.
0 do? And then Annie says she
climates her age by her feelings" :"
she does 1t In that way we wond-
, how she got past eighteen. Most
the girls think eighteen is about
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-09-04
On Oath.

The Court-You will swear that the
prisoner stole your umbrella? The
Plaintiff-You honor, ] will swear
that he stole the umbrella was car
rying. .-Cl ,veland Leader.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-09-04
JUDGE CRosscUp,s DEcIsIoN

II the Congress proposes to take
the side of the people in the contro-
versy with corporate power, 1t should
say so in words that the courts will
understand. In the late Chicago de-
cision, the court denied to the govern
ment what it conceded to its Great
ure, the railroad corporation.
In 1887. the interstate commerce
law went into effect. The purpose of
the law was to protect the people
against railroad oppression. Since
then the courts have so constructed
the law as to leave its administrative
force, the commission, without auth
ority to do anything TO carry out the
purpose of the law. II has been al
most neutralized, and today, the In
terstate commerce law amounts to
little more than lot of printing.
According to the Springfield Repub-
lilcan, this is the effect OF the deci-
sion: If rate is $3.50 and the COM
mission says s1.25 it is a reasonable
rate, the railroad can charge S1.49
and go on with its business. And this
is what Judge Grosscup thinks Con-
gress meant. II that is SO, 1t Is high
time the country was electing a con-
gress that meant something else.
The casual observer will doubtless
look at this as a business matter.
But this Is only little phase of the
subject. The deeper constitutional
question is fast coming on, whether
the government may or not, through
an economic tribunal organized for
the purpose, say the final word as TO
the reasonableness of the rates. That
is the only alternative to Judge Gross
cups law on the subject, and that pos
tion this country is going to take in
side Of ten years, II there is any val
ne in signs.-O. 8. Journal.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-09-04

Clarence-I'm going to ask old vava-
sour for bis daughters hand. What's
a good way to begin2 Algy-oh. spring
a few other Jokes on him first and see
how he takes theml- Exchange.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-09-04
AND THE CHORUS GIRL

The theatrical seasons open in
Pisstburg this week, and from now
on until the merry spring time the
press agent will claim all space for
his own-Pittsburg Gazette-Times.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-09-04
VERY GREAT MAN

Being descendant of roy xzfiflff
Besides being a descendant Of roy
atty, Uncle Henry Gasaway Davis en-
oys the distinction of having escaped
the vice presidency Of the United
'States-Chicago Tribune
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-09-04

During, the last II years American
coal-mines have killed 22,S40 men,
made at least 10000 widows and up
ward Of 10000 orphans.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-09-04
SATURDAY, SEPT 4, 1909.
sept. 4 In American History.

A-John Morgan C'Morgan, the
raider'D. the noted Kentucky Con-
federate, killed in night skirmish
at Greenville. Tenn; born 1926.
August v. Kautz, U. s.
A., retired veteran Of the Mexican
and civil wars, died; born 1920.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-09-04
COMPLETELY INDICATED

His gambling paraphernalia having
been burned by order OF the court,
Tom Taggart is now in position to
claim that his character is beyond re-
proachc.-New York World
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-09-04

p4-General George Stoneman, Of
governor of California and at one
time chief Of the cavalry corps Of
the Army OF the Potomac, died
born 1922.
01-President william Mckinley
shot while holding a reception In
the Temple Of Music at the Pan
American exposition in Buffalo by
Leon F. Czolgosz. an anarchist.
O5-Hezekiah Buttcrworth, noted au.
thor and editor. died; born 1899.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-09-04

The worst blow struck at DR.. FL
lots new religion is by Ebert Hub
hard who has accepted it.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-09-04
AN EXTINCT SPECIES THERE

AN EXTINCT SPECIES ItfEhb
Queer shoice of Japan to send 2O,-
600 cherry trees to New York-the
one American city where there Is
the least chance to find George
Washington - Philadelphia North
American
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-09-04

II Dr. Cook has discovered the
North Pole he will rank almost with
Columbus.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-09-04

Despotism may govern without faith
but liberty cannot.-De Tocqueville.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-09-04
COULDEN'T TALK ENOUGH AS
UMPIRE

player axe Colonel Bryan, who can
not get hit in several times at bat
He might make agood umpire but HI
never will make good ball player
st. Louis Post-Dispatch.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-09-04

Homer Davenport, the cartoonist,
IL willing TO pay hiswife $3.50 per
week and give her the New Jersy
duck farm If she will agree to divorce
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-09-04
LEFT THE LUXURIEs WAIT

An Arkansas man wants a Carne-
gle medal because he is the father OF
IA children; but what he needs Is o
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-09-04

WOULD BE MOSTLY UNPRINTABL
The average interview with Speak
er Cannon must be printed largely
ir IS Memphis News-Sclmitar.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-09-04
HE'LL FIND PART OF ITANYwAY

Again 1t is being asserted that
there is no Democratic party. But Mr..
Bryan can be depended upon to re.
discover it when he needs it--Wash
ington Star.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-09-04
PRESS OPINION
PROFESSORS OF DODGING

A few eminent lawyers will now
give lessons at $4,000 per in the art
OF lodging the corporation tax.-Bal-
timore Star.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-09-04
MIGHT HELP

Wireless bulletins OF base ball
games to battleship at sea should
furnish another incentive to enlist
ment in the nayy.-New York World.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-09-04

NEED A FEW MAXIM SILENCERS
A supply of muzzels for department
al use seems to be necessary equip
ment for the White House Pittsburg
Gazett Times.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-09-04
carload of side meat. Memphis c
mercial Appeal.
IMMENSITY OF SPACE

Nobody realizes the immeDsity of
space" Except the man who has it
tc fill daily half column with alleg-
ed humor,"
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-09-04

ASTRONOMICAL EVENTS.
Sun sets 6:22, rises 5:2f; moon rises
g ID. u.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-09-04

ASTRONOMICAL EVENTS.
sun sets 8:24, rises 5:26; moon rises
% p. In.
Gent < In American History.
The Washington times., 1909-04-26
Board OF Directors of the Washington GasIight Com
pany Decides Upon This Action at Meeting
Held This Afternoon
CHANGE COMES AS SURPRISE TO CITIZENS
Reduction Marks End of the Long and Hard Fight for
Cheaper Light Waged for the Past Three -
Years by The Times

Washington gas consumers will pay 80 cents instead of
$1.0G after July 1.
This unexpected announcement made this after
following meeting the board of directors of the
gas company held in the companys offices in Tenth street
today.
At the meeting dividend of 800 per share was
declared on the stock of the company.
Following the adjournment of the meeting the simple
formal announcement of the reduction was made
No given the action of the directors at the time the
statement made.
The received with surprise stock market circles Few
persons far could be learned had been acquainted with the
intention of the directors
Following the long fight made in Congress and before
the Commissioners and the apparent intention of the gas
company to combat every toward the reduction in
the price of the product the announcement was all the
more unexpected 1t is known that the officials Of the com
pany have been conducting investigations whet
not the company could be proaby conducted with
the price at lower figure
In the past three years Washington citizens fought hard to
obtain reduction from the company The present price is st35 with
discount of 25 cents for settlement within days Efforts have been
made Congress reduce this cents later to 90 cents on the
ground that the company is making excessive dividends
Officials company say why this action
Inquiry only officers had moth
ing and their attitude seemed be that speaks
The Washington times., 1909-04-26

Texas Senator Speaks To a
Crowded House On the
Tariff Measure.

Senator Bailey Of Texas addressed the
Senate this afternoon in support Of his
income tax amendment TO the tariff bill.
Senator Bailey introduced this amend
rnent several days ago, ana has been
dUvoting much time to preparation of
an argument in support of II.
He spoke this afternoon in the pres
ence of crowded galleries, and with
nearly every Senator in his seat Great
interest had been aroused in what ne
might have to say or this subject. and
his remarks were given the closest at
tention. He began his address shortly
after l o'clock, and cUpied most OF
the afternoon.
senator Bailey prefaced his argument
by remarks upon the Importance of the
taxation question. He said that
throughout nistorv this question of tax
alton had excited the deepe st interest
in every nation, and that no adjustment
had ever been reached that survived for
any length Of time.
The taxation question today. he said,
Continued oil EIeN enth Page)
The Washington times., 1909-04-26
NIGHT RIDER JURY
HARD TO SELECT
New Venire of 500 Men Is
Summoned-DefenSe Ex-
amineS List of Names.

WAVERLY, Tenn, April 26.-The trial
Of twenty of the forty-six men under
Indictment On the charge of night rider
crimes was continued this morning in
the Humphreys county circuit court be-
fore Judge W. L. Cook. The court room
was packed and many were unable 10
gain edmission.
The first venire Of FIVE hundred men,
rom which only one Juror war selected
out Of two hundred examined, having
been quashed on motion OF counsel for
the defense, a new venire of the same
number was ordered to report today.
Nearly all Of the talesmen were present.
by agreement Of counsel, the cases of
Wyatt Cowatt. Wyly Saunders, and
Frank Estes, under Indictment for the
same offenses, were consolidated with
those OF seventeen others. Counsel for
the detense was granted time I'm which
70 examine the list of names on the
new venire. and the court took recess.
The Washington times., 1909-04-26
ALL ASIATIC TURKEY
SEETHES IN REVOLT

LATAKIA, Asiatic Turkey, April 20
The French cruiser Jules Ferry ar
rived here today and Immediately
landed a force of sailors to assist in
protecting the Christians from the
fanatical MOsIems.
The situation throughout the whole
of Asiatic Turkey is increasingly Sc
rious today as a result of the com
pIete 9eIeaI OF tne oulIsn, ana orders
sells in Mediterranean waters TO Iand
every available man and TO bomhard
the towns If riOting continues.
No word has come today from
Deurtyii. a coast village, inhabited al
most solely by Armenisns. where n