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The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-08-31
PROGRESS HAS BEEN LACKING
Native Medical Men at a
Standstill.
Quality and Not Quantity
Considered.
Disease Is Attributed TO Some Oc-
cult Influence and Large Doses OF
Drugs are Givcn--China May be
Awake In Some Regards But Her
Medicine Men are StiIl Sleeping.

Shanghai, August 29.-Much is
heard in these days of the awakening
of China and undoubtedly progress
is being made in various directions.
But medical science, as Is known to
the native practitioner, remains pret-
ty much in the condition described
in the memoirs of lie Comte. pub
lished in the seventeenth century.
In urging the needs for thorough
going reform the North China Her
aid" points out that for centuries
medical knowledge has been at a
standstill. and that the population
has been at the mercy of the igno-
rant charlatans who pass themselves
off az doctors. 'In spite of over half
century of close contact with Eur
opeans, the Chinees doctor of today
remains ignorant OF the rudiments of
anatomy OF the internal organs and
the causes of disease. He pretends
to determine the treatment and prog
nosis of every ailment by feeling the
pulse alone. and ascribes several
pulses to each arm, and an infinite
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-08-31
EVIDENCE INpIspUrABLE.

f. II. Hartman, John w. Gates,
Frank Vanderlip, Jim" Hill and a
few more of the financial magnates
have been telling us several months
that we are on the eve of great
wave of prosperity. We have listened
to their optimistic predictions with a
response of hopefulness in our hearts
end repressing any supicion that the
property ,of which they speak may
be largely limited to the immediate
neighborhood of their own bank ac-
counts.
But now comes evidence indisput-
able that the prosperity wave is not
only here, but that it is engulfing
the masses of the people in tits well
come sweep. The farmers of the Yves
are buying diamonds.[ The New York
market for these precious stones re-
ports that last month s5,000,00O worth
OF gems were imported, FIVE times as
great a quantity as for the same
month in 1908. But the astonishing
fact is that the orders for these high
prced luxuries have come from the
Middle West and North west, and the
inference is that the farmers reveline
in big crops and big profits, are be
decking their wives with jewels.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-08-31

Charles l.. Allen, county auditor,
Monday made his second semi-an-
nual settlement with the secretary of
state.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Krautter, Of
Hurr street, are the parents OF son
born Saturday.
The Marion and Bucyrus chapters
OF the American Insurance Union
will hold a Joint picnic nj Monnettes
grove north OF this city on Thursday,
September 2. A number OF inter-
osting features have been arranged
for the occasion.
The ladies' aid society of the Unit
ed Brethren church will meet at the
home of Mrs. ID. q. Felty, OF Or
chard street, Wednesday afternoon
at o'clock. A large attendance Ia
desired.
Kosciusko lodge i. o. o. f. met
last night with a large attendance.
Aside from considering regular busl-
mes the second degree was conferred
upon one candidate ana one appli-
cation for membership was accepted.
Harry Marsh who was recently re-
moved to the asylum for the insane
fiom this city, Is reported to be lit
tie improved. He is brother of DR.
G. c. Marsh OF South Main street
and resided with him here.
The reunion of the S1st and send
regiments o. v. l in the Civll war
is being held at Kenton and a mum
ber from here are in attendance. NJ
A. Miller, of Agosta, and g. Ault, OF
Caledonia, Joseph u. Johnston, of La
Rue, and Samuel Essex, of Mar.
seilles, are in attendance.
The work on the new Federal
building Is being rushed toward COM
pletion with much vim. Last evening
the workmen with the big derrick
were stationing the blocks in the
building by moon and lamp light until
near 8 o'clock. During the cool
evening hours the workmen say that
the work Is pushed forward much
more rapidly and 30 far as is possible
the evening hours are used to adj
vantage in this,- way. The building
| will be well started with the begin
ming of the winter season. after which
| the inside work will be looked after
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-08-31

variations to each pulse. Each pulse
Is supposed to show the condition OF
some particular organ OF the body,
and all the pulses may vary at the
same time"
Diseases are attributed to occult
influences of the most absurd kind,
and reliance is usually placed upon
the quantity rather than the quality
of the medicine swallowed. Thus,
doses may vary from thirty to forty
pills and pint, to even quart oil
liquid. The disgusting nature OF many
of the medicines employed is a mat
ter Of general knowledge. Surgery, as
the word is understood in Western
lands. Is unknown, and bolls and sim
liar Affections, instead of being open
ed and drained, are closed by the un-
slightly pitch plasters, which are such
a common sight in the streets of ma
tive cities"
Mission hospitals are making noble
efforts to supply the deficiency, and
in nearly every one OF them the
foreign doctors are grievously ov-
erworked. The amount of good done
by these institutions can hardly be
exaggerated, although the Chinese
are slow to appreciate the value of
their services. There is an inveter-
ate prejudice against foreign doc
tors. SO great is the antipathy tc
the surgeons craft that post-mor'
tenn examinations are banned. An In
quest upon the suspected victim OF
crime is usually the merest farce
the tests used by the native prac-
titloners seldom revealing the real
| cause of death.
The journal urges that hospitals
should be established in every city
in the empire, and suggests that
4 the refugees for the cure OF opium
victims which have opened all over
China might be utilized for the care
of the sick and the training of the
/ students.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-08-31

That proposition of the Wrights to
have Curtiss' aeroplane taken away
from him and broken up sounds small
and mean. We hope the courts will
not listen to such a measly sugges-
ton. Let all the fellows who want
TO fly do their best and not Sickle
for petty infringements. Possibly the
Wrights are infringing but who
cares? What we want is a machine
which will fly and not "a quarrel. Let
them all experiment, all fly, and may
they eventually bring us a safe and
secure air-ship which will sail the
skyes serenely and thus satisfy the
long dream of mankind.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-08-31

country by arbitration and yaw and
not by force. Where is the Mayor OF
Pittsburg? Where is the Sheriff who
exercises authority at McKees Rocks?
Where Is the Governor of Pennsyl-
vania when long rule of anarchy
can develop to a pitched battle in the
heart OF the great Keystone State? Is
this country a law? Or is thia sim
ply case of State gone to anarchy
and decay? Pennsylvania should wake
up and get about her business.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-08-31
DUTCH CELEBRATE
QUEENS ANNIVERSAY

The Hague Aug. 31-Holland is to-
day celebrating the twenty-ninth
birthday anniversary of Queen Wilhel-
nina. School chi;cren nave holiday
flags are flying every where, and
crowds are constantly passing the
palace gates to cheer the queen and
baby Princess Juliana. The queen has
received thousands OF congratula-
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-08-31

Pennsylvania has no state flower.
Alabama. Nebraska and Texas have
the golden rod; California, the popy,
coiorho. the purple columbine; Della.
ware the peach blossom; Idaho. the
syrlnga; Iowa and North Dakota, the
Wild rose; Louisiana and Mississippi
the magnolia; Maine. the pine cone;
Michigan. the apple blossom; Min
nesota, the lady's slipper; Montana,
the bitter root; Oklahoma, the mistle-
toe; Oregon. the oregon grape; Rhode
Island. the violet: Utah, the sego lily;
Vermont. the red clover; Washington.
the rhododendron. and Kansas. the
sunfower.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-08-31
THE INCOME TAX.

Italy levies graduated income tax
and also a direct tax on land and
houses. Small incomes are exempt
from taxation. Large incomes pay a
higher rate than those in lower class
The estimate OF the Italian minister
OF finance for the year ending June
30, 1909, is that the income tax from
personal or movable property, would
amount TO about s49,6OO.OOO, while the
revenue from the direct land taxes
and house taxes would come to about
S36,OO0,O0O.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-08-31

The income tax was first imposed
In Great Britain in 1898 to meet the
cost OF the war with France. Since
1912 1t has become a settled financial
policy OF every British party govern
ment' tory, or liberal. Incomes of
above $3.50 a year are subject to the
tax. This income tax in 19O7-OS was
about sl59,SO1, 900 in a total imperial
Tevenue from all sources OF about
S7s2. 800 900.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-08-31
ASTRONOMICAL EVENTS.

Sun sets 0:30. rises 5:23; moon rises
7:10 p. no.; 2:12 a. m, moon at perigee.
nearest earth; distant 223,l00 miles;
noon today. sun directly south.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-08-31
TUsDAY, AUGUST 81, 1909.
Auu. 81 In American History.

1879 General John 3. Hood. Confed'
crate leader of note, died in New
Orleans; born at owingsvllle, Ky.
1881.
1ss0-Terrible earthquake in Charles.
ton, s. G.
1s97-Mrs. John Drew, noted actress,
died; born 1918.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-08-31

william Ray Clements. a Marion
county farmer. aged thirty years, and
Miss Susan Thomas, aged twenty.
three, of Marseilles township, have
been licensed to marry in the courts
at Upper Sandusky.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-08-31

The Japanese who have had before
their eyes the various systems OF their
taxation OF the most advanced ma
tons when constructing their sched-
uies' adopted the imposition OF an
income tax.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-08-31
ASK REPORTERS
10 SK|DOOO
E. H. Hartman Tells Them
He is Just Taking Good
Rest.
EXAMINATION WAS CONDUCTED
Treatment in Munich Weak
ened the Magnate.
Reporters Asked Hartman
for a Statement.

Wanted Something Authentic ---
Daughter Writes the Statement at
Harriman's Dictatlon and the Rail-
road King Appends n Note to the
Reporters I'm His Own Handwrlt-
Ing.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-08-31

Electric heating devices nre success
fully employed for branding cigar
boxes
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-08-31

Holland. Spain, Denmark and Nor
way levy a tax on incomes.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-08-31

France levies an income tax and
various other direct taxes. The tax on
income from personality alone for the
year 1909 is estimated at $20,OOO,000.
Imperial expenditure OF the German
Empire is betrayed by revenues from
customs, branches of the excise, and
the profits of the small mail service,
telegraphs and state railroads. But
the individual states of the empire,
probably without exception, levy an
income tax. Nearly one-fourth OF
Baden's total expenditure is met by
direct taxes. The great state of Ba-
varia, with population of more than
G,5OO,OO0O souls, levies a tax ON in
comes from various sources, as we'll
as trade tax, a house tax and a
land tax. Hesse, Prussia, Saxony.
etc, do likewise.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-08-31

tory kilograms from all over the
world.
This celebrate n is more elaborate
than formerly on account OF theAre-
cent birth of an heir.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-07-30
TO ASK FOR PRIMARY LAW.
Governor Deneen Will Urge Statute
a. Special Session of Legislature.

Springfield. ILL.,. July Ex-Governor
Deneen will ask the legislature in
special session next November to
pass direct primary law which Will
meet the approval of the supreme
court. The governor already has COM
menced the campaign to enlist the
support of members for this measure.
1t Is stated that the supreme courts
decision knocking out the first and
second primary laws completely, con-
tain clauses making it difficult to
draft delegate convention bill.
1t is expected that before or during
the special session the supreme court
will comply with the constitutional
requirements that it direct the assem-
bly, in the drafting of bills ito cure
such defects and omissions as may be
found in the laws"
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-07-30

"Whdt In hCdUC1ps name, Cdtend6r1
the first chance to hand me the double
cross. Well, this does for him, all
right" Calendar lowered viciously ut
the river. you've been blamed use
full" he told Kirkwood assertively. IF
1t hadn't been for you don't know
where I'd be now-nor Dorothy. either"
an obvious afterthought. There's
no particular way can show my ap-
probation, l suppose? Money
"I've got enough to last me till l
reach New York, thank YOU"
"Well, If the time ever comes just
shout for George B. won't be want
ing. l only wish you We're with us,
but that's out of the question"
Doubtless"
mo two ways about it. bet any
thing you've got conscience conceal
ed about your person. What! You're
an honest man. eh?"
II don't want to sound immodest.'
returned Kirkwood, amused.
"You don't need to worry about that
But an honest mans got no business
In my line" He glanced again at his
watch. d that Mulready! l won
der If he was cute enough to take an
other way? Or did be thtnk-the
fool"
He cut off abruptly, seeming depress
ed by the thought that he might hay
been outwitted. and. clasping hand
behind his back, chewed savagely o
his cigar, watching the river. XIII
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-07-30
SPAN|ARDS FLEE
AFTER HOT FIGHT
MooRs ASSUME OFFENSIVE AND
ADMINISTER SEVERE DE-
FEAT TO INVADERS.
KING ALpHoNso is CRITICIZED
Alfonso's chasseurs Mutiny at Madrid,
Women Joining In Rioting.-Dem-
onstrations Against War Be-
coming Alarming In Spain.

Melilla, Morocco, July 24.-An ON.
cial statement just issued concerning
the fight between the Spaniards and
Moors opened general attack on the
Spanish advanced positions, concen-
trating their efforts against Sidi Musa
and the garrison at Cape Moreno. The
fighting was of the most furious char
acter. but sortie by six companies
of Spanish infantry and light field
battery was successful and the enemy
fell back.
In the heat of the fighting Spanish
colonel and three other officers were
killed and 10 wounded. The number
of casualties among the enlisted men
is not known.
The fighting during the afternoon
resulted in defeat for the Spanish
troops. Under heavy fire by the
Moors they were unable to hold the
ground they had gained and at night
full. in order to avoid disaster. re-
treated to their old positions.
Troops MutIny.
Hendaye, France, July 24.-Mail ad.
vices from Madrid say that the demon
STATIONS against the war in Morocco
continued Wednesday and Thursday.
When King Alfonso visited the bar
racks to say farewell to the soldiers
bound for Morocco, the troops and
their wives made violent manifesto.
tions.
Three companies of chasseurs mu-
tinted and threatened the officers who
tried to quell the trouble. but finally
were surrounded and deprived of their
cartridges. During the rioting at the
railway station many women shouted
down with the war" and tried to
| wreck the cars.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-07-30

wood found himself somewhat wea
ried. The uselessness of his presence
there struck him with added force.
He bethought him of his midnight
boat train, scheduled to leave station
miles distant In IN hour and half.
If he missed 1t he would be stranded
in foreign land. penniless and prac-
tically without friends, Brentwick be.
ing away and all the rest of his circle
of acquaintance on the other side OF
the channel Yet he fingered In poor
company, daring fate that he might
see the end of the affair. Why?
There was only one honest answer
to that question. He stayed on be-
cause of his interest in girl whom
he had known for a matter of three
hours at most. 1t was insensate folly
on his part, ridiculous from any point
of view, but he made no move to go.
Ito be continued)
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-07-30
LONG RUN FOR GLlDDEAiTES
KEARNEY REACHED OVER POI
MILES OF FINE GOING.
Cars Loaded With ShoveIs, Block and
Tackle, Anticipating Bad
Roads.

Kearney, Neb., July 23.-After be-
ing told repeatedly that the roads be-
tween Council Bluffs, Iowa. and this
control would be almost impossible to
negotiate, the Glidden tourists equip
ed their cars with shovels, block and
tackle and started out upon the long
est day yet attempted during the tour.
With 2O1 miles to travel and discour-
aging reports from all sides, 1t was
thought impossible to secure perfect
road score Much to the surprise of
the contestants, the most perfect roads
of the tour were encountered and the
drivers were so far ahead of schedule
that the chairman stopped all within
II miles of this control and enforced
a wait of nearly an hour to avoid the
appearance of a race.
All on Time But Two.
With the exception of two, all tour
lists arrived on time. The exceptions
were Chalmers No. 3, in charge of Will
liam Bolger. of Detroit, and the White
kerosene car, in charge of Dick Scarf
es, of Cleveland The Chalmers car
skidded off the road into the gumbo
while attempting to dodge a load of
hay, and the White steamer experience.
ed tire trouble, for which there is NO
penalty. In the latter case it was ne
cessary to replace four inner tubes III
10 miles.
The roads we're for the most part
made over dry prairie over grass
grown alkali paths called roads" On
ly two deep holes were encountered
These caused what little trouble oc
CURED.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-07-30
By Louis Joseph Vance
upright. 1908. by the Bobbs-Merrin Co.

would happen. Calendar paced rest
lessly to and fro upon the narrow
landing. now stopping to incline an
ear to catch some anticipated sound,
now searching with sweeping chances
the black reaches of the pool.
Finally, consulting his watch, cal
most TO-" he announced.
"We're in time?"
"Can't say If that Internal boat
would only show up
He was lifting the whistle to sound
second summons when rowboat
rounded projecting angle formed by
the next warehouse downstream and
with clanking oarlocks swung in to-
ward the landing. On her thwarts
two figures, dipping and rising. labored
with the sweeps AS they drew in the
man forward shipped his blades and.
rising, scrambled to the bows in order
to grasp an iron mooring ring set in
the wall
Calendar waddled to the brink of the
stage, grunting with relief.
1.-THE other man." he asked brusque-
ly-"has he gone aboard. or is this
the first trip tonight?"
| One of the watermen nodded assent
to the latter question, adding grufTly,
seen nawthin' of i'm, sir"
very good" said Calendar, as if he
doubted whether it were very good or
bad. We'll wait bit"
"Right-ov' agreed the waterman civ
lily.
Calendar turned back, his small eyes
glimmering with satisfaction. II sup.
pose." he said to Kirkwood abruptly.
you haven't changed your mind?"
Changed my mind?"
4 "About coming in with me-"
my dear sir, can have no mind to
change until plain proposition is laid
before me-"
"H-m!' Calendar puffed vigorous
ly until it occurred to him to change
the subject. "You won't mind telling me
what happened to you and Dorothy?"
; Certainly not
wood, lowering his voice. narrated
briefly the events since he had left the
Pless in Dorothy's company.
Her father followed him intently, in
. terrupting now and again with an ex
clamation or pertinent question-as
, had Kirkwood been able to see the
, face of the man in No. 8 Frognal
street? The negative answer seemed
! to disconcert him.
. ''Youngster. you say? Blam' If cal
lay my mind to him! Now. If tina
. Mulready"-
!. ''It would have been impossible 70
' NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. he is-to recove
= and get to Craven street before WI
I did," Kirkwood pointed out.
q well, go on" But when the tall
a was told cts that scoundrel Null
;. readyr' the man affirmed with heat
a Its his hand. know him. Nigh
:. have had sense enough to see he'd tax
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-07-30
MARTIN AND TAFT TALK HIDES.
South Dakotan Says President and He
Are Agreed.

Washington, July 24.-Representa-
tive Martin. with other congressman
from the middle west, saw the presi-
dent about the cotton and hides sched-
ules.
Mr.. Martin declared himself in favor
Of lower duties on cotton goods. In
reference to his attitude on hides, he
said:
Il found that I was In entire &C.
cord with the president on the hide
question. l said in a speech in the
house short time ago that was will
ing to accept free hides provided there
were reductions made in the rates on
boots and shoes, and other leather pro-
hides"
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-07-30
Hon. G. c. Rankin, Washinton, D. C.

Hon. G. c. Rankin, Washint0n, ID. c.
Men in high life, who are at a con-
slant nervous tension, soon suffer from
Indigestion. Hon. Geo. Rankin former
ly of Monmouth, ILL.,, now holding
high position with the government, at
Washington. became afflicted in that
way. He wants it known that he cured
himself with DR.. Caldwell's Syrup Pep
sin, and recommended it to others sim
larly afflicted. 1t is absolutely guaran-
teed to do what is claimed, and if you
want to try it before buying, send your
address for free sample bottle to
Pepsin Syrup Co., 119 Caldwell Bldg,
Monticello, Ill. 1t is sold by all Drug
gists at soc and 81 bottle.
The Detroit times., 1909-12-23
GRAIN AND PROVISIONS

DETROIT. Dec. 23.-Close: There was
tone Of caution In all the adVlces
about wheat on Thursday morning. ana
the opinion appeared general that the
decline had gone To point that made
short selling dangerous. Wheat has
now been slumping for three days. dur
ing which time great ueal or long
wheat has been sold out and a heavy
short interest created. There - reel :
ing that the market has been. or Is
about 10 be. oversoid. which Will prob
ably bring sharp upturn, as this con-
dition has always done this season:
Liverpool had lower prices because or
lower Canadian offers OF spot wheat
The Argentine news was buliish from
both northern and southern parts or
the country. Threshing returns are un =
satisfactory and harvesting weather is
unsettled. Cash wheat is In good De :
mand and no change is noted In the
commercial strength OF its position.
the market got moderate reaction on on
THURSDAY. Prices I'm Detroit were all
up &c In wheat at the finish. and trade
was not active.
Wheat auotations--Cash No, red.
sI2f: May was Unchanged al the open .
ing at t12G1.. and advanced TO sl.26A =, .
July opened az si.0ils. and advanced
to O5. No. / white. si2i.
Coarse grain quotations, Corn-Cash
No g. 62s.c. No 3 yellow. cars AZ
e5Ac: No. 4 yellow. cars at 81 &c J
at &c.
oats-standsrd. ! car at 4s.c; No. 3
white. 46c.
Benns--Cash. s2.05: January. t2.07
C1overseed-Prime spot. $50: March.
$500: sample. 10 bags at Ss.25. l3 At
SIS prime alsike. s7.s5: sample aisike. 0
BAGS at 81 %. : at $3.50
Receipts in the Detroit market on
Thursday. included cars Of wheat 2
OF corn. OF oats. and of rye. with
drawals were 2o7 bbls OF -four. 1870