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Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1909-01-01
The Price of Beauty.

I'VE won't roll on the floor" was
the ultimatum delivered by dozen
society women when Miss Margaret
NJ. Hall. who organized a class in
physical culture. insisted they had to
emulate her example.
A class in the science of reducing
adipose tissue was organized. follow
ing series of health lectures. and
enthusiasm ran high among the wo-
men until the instructor rolled from
one end of the hall to the other and
invited her class to follow her.
You've got to do it or leave the
class, she said. and, while the more
enthusiastic matrons and maids
rolled and played leapfrog, the rebel
l]ous members marched out in a
Nody.-Chicago Tribune.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1909-01-01
Remarkable John Burns
Rr sYDNEY RROOKs.

To look down from one Of the gall
ieries on John Burns sitting on the
Treasury bench Is to see apparently
an old man. The haiJ is almost snow
white; the forehead pale, spreading,
and deep lined; his movements as
he adjusts his eyeglasses and reads
over his Official papers are leisurely
and might even seem fatlgued. But
wait moment. Wait till he lifts HIS
face and you catch a glimpse of his
great, brown, clear, burning eyes. Or
walttill he rises to address the House,
electrical alertness speaking from
every gesture, from the very poise OF
the body. power and passion in bis
voice. his whole bearing eager. do
fiant, welcoming the combat. Or see
him again on the Terrace outside
a thick. square man. in blue REFER
suit. his head thrown massively back.
tramping up and down with free and
swinging stride. You would not then
think him old. Still less would you
think SO II you walked with him
through the streets or parks, among
his own people, giving and exchang-
ing salutations. patting a youngster
on the head. helping to fish out ball
that has fallen into the Serpentine.
showing boy how to handle cricket
bat. skipping over the ropes with the
girls, congratulating the mothers,
jesting with the policemen, the very
picture of zest. health and jollity.
The workmen know him and love
him. They recognize In him the big
gest man that their class in England
has yet produced. And John Burns
knows them and loves them in re-
turn, and uses both his knowledge
and his affection to rebuke, chastise
them and make them elevate them
selves. Himself non-smoker and a
total ahstai1er, he never shirks from
rubbing in his ssayiction that there
is little the Government can 10 for
the workingman compared with what
the workingman can do for himself.
No man has spoken out more strongly
against drink and betting. No man
has insisted more trenchantly that So
cial and Industrial reform must be-
gin with the individual -Harper's
Weekly.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1909-01-01
Our Illuminate Masters

When 1t comes to moral questions
we are still dominated by the idea
of the fatalistic power of inanimate
things. We cannot think It possible
to be Just or good, not to speak OF
being cheerful. without looking at
some physical fact and saying humbly
by your leave" We personify our
tools and machines. and the occult
symbols of trade. and then as abject
idolaters we bow down before the
work of our own hands. We are awe.
struck at their power. and magnify
the mystery Of their existence. We
only pray that they may not turn US
out OF house and home, because Of
some blunder In our ritual observ-
ance. That they will make 1t very
uncomfortable for us. we take for
granted. We have resigned ourselves
to that long ago. They are so very
complicated thet they will make no
allowance for us, and will not permit
us to live simply as we would like
We are really very plain people, and
easily fiurried and worried by super.
fiuities. We could get along very
nicely and. we are sure. quite health
fully. II 1t were not for our things
They set the pace for us. and we have
to keep up.-Atlantic.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1909-01-01
LA PLATA MARYLAND. FRIDAY JANUARY l. 1909

VIII take four hundred for the
lot, spot cash. said Eric. quickly.
You said four hundred. I will
give you three hundred and ffty.
Done" Eric cried.
Come on. let's go and have look
at them" said the American.
But Eric laughed.
Afraid Of your bargain?" he
asked.
The American flushed angrily and
glanced up the hillside again. The
Grey Wethers looked healthily
enough feeding there patiently in the
mist, and he fancied himself both as
bargainer and a man with an in
stinctive eye for sheep.
Without a word he marched In
doors and wrote out a check. which
he handed to Eric with the remark
IF you have anything else to sell be-
fore you go. let me know. and will
make you an offer"
Eric folded the check and put It
In his pocket. IL knew somehow this
interview would end in a DEAL" he
observed carelessly.
What do you mean?"
Come and see"
Have you done me?"
Come and see"
Together they climbed the hill, the
older man puzzled and suspicious. the
younger frankly triumphant, and at
last they came to the famous Grey
Wethers which Mr. Petersen had
bought for three hunderd and fifty
kroner.
He looked at the stones. and first
he swore and then heslaughed
You have got me, young man."
he cried. to think that Ia man
with a million sheep of my own
should not know the difference be-
tween a flock of sheep and lot Of
rocks. You are pretty smart. my lad.
I reckon you would be a good man
about my ranch"
Il am sure l should, replied the
incorrigible Eric 1T is not many
men who have done you so thorough
ly. is it?"
You are the first, sir. said the
American proudly
Heavens, how they will laugh at
me when the story comes out"
1T is sure to be cabled across.
Can't you see the headlines. Mr.. Pet
ersen?" Eric laughed
The millionaire laughed too, and
slapped him on the shoulder.
Look here, young man." he said.
kindly. do you really and truly Iowa
my girl?'.
81 do, sir
"Then you had better go back and
tell her that her hard hearted father
has given in. You can have her, you
rascal. and you may bring her up here
to see her poor swindled father. look
ing regretfully at his latest 3ur-
chase"
He held out his hand and Eric
shook II heartily.
I'VE will make IT a bargain, sir.
he said jokingly. ''In consideration
of your giving me your daughter I'll
keep my mouth shut about this little
deal of ours and give you back your
check"
He handed it over as he spoke, and
the millionaire looked at it long and
earnestly.
81 shall keep this in my desk" he
said, "and whenever | am feeling
rather pleased with myself l shall
just take it out and look at New
York Journal.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1909-01-01
POVERTY.

Early and late through the weary years.
Aye, with an anxious brain;
While the sun comes up and the stars 2,
down .
Over and Ger again;
Fingers all knotted and eyes grown dim;
Shoulders that earthward bow;
Mystical characters wrought by Care
Wrinkle the shrunken brow.
Early and late in the busy whirl
On through the darkness grope
Spirit that deepin the sunken breast
Blows at the spark Of hope;
Early and late at the grinding toll,
Hoping to see a ray
Into the workaday blackness burst
Out Of the clouds Of gray
Early and late while the years 60 by,
Frosting the aching head.
Nothing but work in your narrow world
Work and a crust Of bread;
Early and late-but the time must come
Out Of the hand Of Fate;
Providence cares for the poor at last;
You've only to worl-and wait.
o. Reese, in San Francisco Brl.
letin.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1909-01-01

'.One effect of the rise and growth
OF automobiling has been to cause the
woolen mills to weave fabrics for
mems apparel of most extraordinary
thickness. remarked Mr.. Thomas c.
braves, Philadelphia importer. Il
can show you samples of cloth OF al
most three times the weight of ordi-
nary winter goods.
They are made OF such heaviness
to give adequate protection to those
who will not let the severest weather
keep them from their loved diversion
of motoring. For making up suits Of
such extra 'heft' the tailors Of course
have to charge a good deal more than
for their customary output. Any
fashionable builder OF clothes will
ask from sllo to s125 for a 'nobby'
automobile suit. and all things eon-
sicered. the tariff is not expensive.
seeing that one of this kind woul,
last a msh at least Eve years. r--Balt
more American.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1909-01-01

As early as 1893 the citizens of
Leipsic, Germany, possessed the germ
of the future rife. for their arms had
a grooved bore. but the groove was
straight. Not many years after
about 152O--Augustin Kutter, of Nu-
remberg. was celebrated for his star
grooyed barrels. in which the grooves
had a spiral form. From this time
on it was simply matter of improve
ment. the principle itself having been
forever established by Kutter.-The
American.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1909-01-01
TASTES OF THE ESKIMO.

The Eskimo. as your Biographies
VIII tell you. are the natives Of thai
cold. desolate country called Green
land. far up in the icy North.
II you have read about them jt
your school books, you will haFf
learned that their clothing is made 5l
the furry skins OF animals, ard n al
their food consists chiefly of fhe
frozen flesh Of the seal. walrus and
reindeer. which is eaten raw. Because
they live in such cold climate, and
fat is a heat-producing food, they eai
a great deal of blubber, which is the
name given to the fat of whales.
Reindeer tallow is their finest deli
cacy, however. and the Eskimo chill
dren eat it just as American children
eat candy It is put up in little pack
ages made out Of the bright red feet
of water fowl, called "a -devekie
The Eskimo wcmen cut of the feet Of
the birds which men have killed. take
out the bones and blow up the skin Sc
as to make pouches. Then they fill
these with the reindeer tallow and
give them to their little folk, wfc
often eat a great deal more than il
good for them.
In fact. all of the Eskimo. big and
little. are given to overeating, and
when they have made a hearty meal
OF raw flesh they often finish up bI
eating blubber until they cannot move
at all. They simply curl up whers/
they are and sleep of the i'll effecK
Bee Hive.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1909-01-01
German Men Blossom OUT

In Berlin a really serious efs
being made to introduce coloFed eve.
ing dress for men, and SO fir the fav-
orite color seems to be the very deep
est shade. Of violet, which is not OBJ
trusive and is yet effective. In the
smart restaurants in Berlin several
colored suis have been seen, some be-
fng of dark blue, one or two of brown
and at least one of maroon. English
do not readily adopt fashions that
come to them from the Continent,
the Hamburg hat being the most mo-
ticeable exception to the rule. There
seems to be a suggestion Of comic
opera about them. But as we have
so long discussed the desirability Of
colored evening dress it may be that
our men may adopt this mode, al
though it is made in Germany. One
feels sufo men will be warmly en-
eouraged by our sex If they do break
away from the conventional suit OF
solemn black.-Ladies' Pictorial
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1909-01-01
American Girls Arriving.

The Civil Hospital is the scene of
rejoicing. and the number OF
girls in the Philippines is
reasing. Three baby girls
shere last Tuesday The
IS are NJ 'snmnson
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1909-01-01

The exnortl of cashew mats from
India q - 1907 was s5o7 hundred
at about $ss.see.
were the princi-
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-11-17
LIVELY FIRE AT
HOPKINS HOME
Blaze Starts I'm Bureau Drawer--Mice
and Matches Suspected.

A fire which threatened to destroy
the home OF c.. A. Hopkins. located
on Pearl street, broke out shortly at
ter 9 o'clock "Wednesday morning
Through the efforts OF the central hre
department the blaze wasl coralled
before 1t reached the uncontroilapie
stage.
y The fire took Its origin In u bureau
drawer of an upstairs room. The
cause is not exactly known. but 1t Is
thought to have been due to matches
and mice. The blaze spread Win
great rapidity and had gained much
headway before the arrival of the
nremen. The bureau was completely
destroyed. large hole was burned
In the wall. a large quantity OF bed
clothing. lace curtains and other val
table furnishings were consumed
The home was damaged throughout
by smoke and the loss will aggregate
$500. The firemen extinguished the
blaze with the use of chemicals. and
thus prevented the damage which 10
usually caused by water.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-11-17
RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT

Once again death has summoned a
Brother Odd Fellow and the golden
gates to the Eternal City have silently
swung outward to welcome him home.
He has completed his work in the
ministering 10 the wants of the af-
fitted, in shedding light into dark
ened souls and in bringing Joy into
the places OF misery.
Whereas, The all wise and merciful
ia her has called our beloved and re-
spected brother Isaac Wynn to his
peaceful some, and whereas he haing
been a true and faithful brother OF
our Mystic order, therefore be 1t
Resolved that Green Camp Lodge No.
GA |. o. q. II. IN testimony OF her
loss tender to the bereaved family
and friends our sincere coincidence in
this deep affliction.
Il. r. MARTIN
ID. u. BOXWELL
C.-G. RITzLER
~ Committee
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-11-17

Ray McPeak has commenced an ac-
ton for divorce from Rosa McPeak
IN the court OF common pleas. They
were married October TO- 1905 and
one child, Ruth Ella McPeak has
been born to them.
The plaintiff charges that the de-
fendant contracted a ioathsome d.
sease before their marriage and that
since that time she has been guilty
OF improper relations with other men,
lie further AYERS that early in Nov
ember or the present year she was
living IN adultry With one Karl Myers
and was arrested with Myers. for the
offense au1 In the mayors court both
were sentenced to the workhouse.. II
was just before sentence was passed
that the woman dramatically declar-
ed her love for Myers and wanted
the mayor TO let him go free ana
permit her to serve both their SEN
tences. The mayor refused to comply
with the request and both are now
In the workhouse.
The plaintiff asks for divorce and
custody Of their one child. He is
presented Dy Crissinger and Guth-
cry.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-11-17
RALPH BINGHAM,
AN ENTERTAINER
Incicmcnt Weather Kept Many From
The Lecture.

Ralph Bingham. humorist, who
has attained considerable note. APP
peared as the first number on the Y.
NJ. G. A. lecture course in the audi
torium Of the building Tuesday even
ing. on account OF the inclement
weather conditions. the attendance
was not lprge. MIR Bingham Is an
able speaker. During the evening,
he rendered plano solos, gave humor-
Gus rccitntions and talked in an Inter-
csting way. The audience was kept
In mirth during the greater part of
the evening.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-11-17

Through her attorney Elmer t.
Body, Coral Dale Roberts has filed a
petition in the court of common pleas
asking for divorce from Vance
Roberts. The plaintiff states that after
their marriage on March 10, 1907 the
defendant represented to her that he
had good position in Chicago and
that if she would go there he would
provide home for her. She further
alleges that they went there but
stayed at her sisters the defendant
agreeing 20 pay for their board. While
there he deserted her, falling to pay
for their board and caused her great
humiliation.
She asks that she be divorced and
that she be restored to her maiden
name. Coral Dale Bader
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-11-17
One Divorce Granted and
Two Are Filed.
Cora Dal Roberts Alleges
Desertion.
Ray McPcak Complains TO the Court
Reciting the History of Recent
Case In Police Court--Court House
News.

Bessie pfieffer Briggs Tuesday Sc
cured divorce from her husband,
Elmer Curtis Briggs and was restor-
ed to her maiden name, Bessie Pfief-
fer Judge Scofield sat in the case
The parties to the suit were mar
ried at Agosta March II, 1907, the
plaintiff stated in her petition and
during the entire married life
the husband contributed s12 for the
support Of his wife. She alleged
cruelty, and desertion, the defendant
being in youngstown at the present
time wh,re he Is earning a good
salary.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-11-17


Telling most pathetic story.
Grace Day filed a petition In the
court OF common pelas today. asking
that Verne o. Day be required TO pay
her aiimony for the support of her
self and their child.
The petitioner relates that she was
married TO the defendant Now q,
1909. She alleges that on Feb. 1.
1909. Verne Day. by use of unfair
means, deceit and taking advantage
Of the love and affection of the plain.
ti1 Tor him. wronged her. N|pH
The complainant says that since
their marriage. Nov. 2, the defendant
has refused 10 live with her or pay
an adequate amount for tho mainten.
anee of herself and their child.
Verne Day is teaching public school
In Big Island township and earning
$40 a month. she alleges. She asks
that the court award her temporary
alimony during the suit and that up.
on final hearing that she be given
permanent alimony in an amount suf.
ficient to maintain both herself and
the child.
Mouser and Moloney represent the
plaintiff.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-11-17

who accused Cannon of having enter
ed into a deal with Tammany congress
men to pass the houses rules. Par
sons father Is head of the sugar trust
legal department.
There s absolutely nothing in the
story" said Cannon. II don't know
where it originated and this is the
first time / ever heard It."
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-11-17
CANNON SAYS
IT'S NOT so

By United Press Wire.
Danville, Ills, Nov. 16-Speaker
Cannon today branded as false reports
that he proposed to start an inquiry
into the sugar trust as retaliation
against Herbert Parson of New YORK
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-11-17

The Christian IEndeavor Society of
tic Reformed Church will hold a
'cial Thursday evening. Refresh
ments and n "Trip Around the
World" will be the good things
11-1G-2t
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-11-17
LAY IN YOUR POTATOES.

We are selling choice white pota-
toes in and 10 bushel lots at 60c
per bushel. Phone 81.
l1-16-3t CHAS. TURNER & co =.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-11-17

Fine lot. of potatoes for winter ,,,ise
we can sell you in or 10 bushel lots
at 60c. Wouldn't 1t be well to buy
while they are cheap? q tg-e,
11-16-3t CHAS. TURNER & co.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-11-17

OF our important November Sales
of Women's Coats and Suits" on
page tonight, shoul dbe nightly in
teresting reading to you. You'll miss
1t IL you neglect TO learn what great
values we are offering.
The Uhlcr-Phillips Co.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-11-17
ArpLEs. 7ac BusHEL

Choice lot OF New York state ap.
Piles ranging in price from 75c to
81 so for choice eating stock.
ll-16-3t CHAS. TURNER & co.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-11-17

J. s. Lunger. NJ. d., s. Main street
flts glasses, removes adenOids. New
treatment for catarrh and deafness.
9-29-tf
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-11-17

No hunting will be allowed on m,
farm west of Green Camp.
MRS. GOTTLEIB KELLER.
11-f. la19wrd
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-11-17
PILES CURED IN 9 TO IA DAYS

PAZO OINTMENT Is guaranteed to
cure any case of Itching, Blind. Bleed.
ing or Protruding Piles in 6 to II
days or money refunded. Price soc.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-11-17

Try Ideal perfume. You'll like It,
Schmidt's Pharmacy.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-11-17

Chicken Pie supper at Epworth
Thursday, 8 to 1880 " M ~, 1t
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-11-17

In a6 in. lengths, blac kest of black
vicuna cloth, fine smooth twilled
lining, none dressier than black,
always in style. for all occasions.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-08-13
BOGUS GAS MAN
IS UNDER ARREST
Charles S. COyne Taken Into
Custody After RObbing Brig
Street Residence.

Charles 5. COyne, a bogus gas meter in
sDector, who used that pret5xt in carry
ing on his operations, was arrested by
Detectives CUrren and Ripley and Special
Parolman q. c. Riley last evening.
he was taken into custody just after
visiting the home of Mrs. Chatham, GA
Brigham, where he inspected the me
ter and left with a valuable gold watch
and other articles Of jswelTy. Mrs. Chat
ham identified the prisoner later as the
man who had entered her house and made
an alleged inspection of the meter. a
watch found in his pocket was also iden-
titled as her property. Another one Of
Coyne's victims was Mrs. Louis Simon,
81 Sixth East, who. With others, win be
asked to take d look at the prisoner in
an effort 10 connect him with other rob-
berries he is suspected OF committing.
Coyne had a unique method of getting
access TO houses without aTousing sus3l-
cion. He would call at the front door
and TO any one responding claim 10 be a
gas meter Inspector on a call to look at
the meter. On the inside he would make
a stall as a meter man. and at the Op-
perfume time take anything of value that
happened 10 be in sight. In some mys-
ferrous way he had familiariZed himself
with the movements and methods of le-
climate gas meter inspectors and
meter readers employed by IL local COM
pany and with this knowledge he sue
ceeded in evading suspicion for a con-
siderable time. Several complaints have
been made against him at headquarters
He is held without bail while further in
vestlgation is being made of his record.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-08-13
UTAH RECOGNIZED AS
PROGRESSIVE STATE
Gov. Spry Asked to Address Three
Conventions-"Mark Twain"
In Pilot Packet


In recognition of the fact that Utah
las taken a place among the prominent
states of the union the promoters of three
important conventions in widely sepa-
lated communities have invited Governor
6pry 20 make addresses.
Inc largest Of these conventions and
perhaps the most important. at least from
the standpoint of attendance and the in
terest that viii be taken in its sessions,
IS that of the Lake to the Gulf Deep
W waterways convention, to be held at New
Orleans.
The governor has received an official
invitation from William FleWellyn Saun-
ders, secretary, 10 come TO St. Louis and
become member OF the party of gov
ernors, senators and representatives that
IS TO accompany President Taft down the
Missouri river ON the packet that is to
be pllOted by Mark Twain. leaving St
Louis on October 25 and arriving at the
Crescent City October 50.
The secretary, in his letter Of invitation
advises the governor that all of the ex-
penses of the trip will be borne by those
having il in charge, but Governor Spry
has not yet signifIed whether he can go.
On September y TO 25, inclusive, the
second annual Good Roads convention will
be held at Cleveland, Ohio. Governor
Spry has been invited to attend and to
name not less than five nor more than
ten delegates.
The governor has also been invited by
DR.. John 5. Fulton, secretary general Of
the fifteenth international congress Of
hygiene and topography TO attend the
sessions of the congress to be held at
Washington. D. G.. in September, 1910
He is also asked to name delegates.