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The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1910-11-26
A Crows stratasem.

A crow had been captured by the
children in a southern family and
brought home and tanned. They were
very fond Of the crow and treated 1t
with kindness. AS in most houses
where there are children, there was
also a pet cat. The cat and crow were
not friendly. One day an unusually
nice morsel was given to the cat. This
the crow not only looked at with en-
vious eyes, but made several attempts
to secure. The cat beat off each at
tempt, however, and the crow had to
resort TO stratagem. Disappearing
through the open door, he returned in
few moments with long strinG that
had been raveled from n rag carpet.
Placing this on the floor some little dis
tance In front Of the cat, he proceeded
to wriggle it as he had seen the chill
dren do when playing with the cat
The cat instantly jumped to catch the
string. This was, Of course, exactly
what the crow wanted. and ht
pounced upon the coveted morsel ant
flew away with it.-IIarper's Weekly
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reason the destruction which they Ell
feet is purely local. One district may DC
completely devastated, while another
few miles away Is altogether spared
from their presence.
When the locusts have eaten ther
fill the females commence to deposit
their eggs, which they do by making
an opening in the ground, in which
the eggs are laid. The infant locusts
soon make their appearance, scarcely
so large as Il pea. hopping ABOUT III
countless swarms. In this stage Oh
their existence they have no WINGS
but progress by hopping. While III
this state-that is, before their wings
are developed-they must be ruthlessly
destroyed.
Long trenches are dug. into whlch
the choppers" are driven by rows OF
men, women and boys armed with
branches Of trees, with which they
beat the ground. driving the insects IN
the direction of the trenches. On tne
opposite sides of the trenches sheets OIL
galvanized iron are placed upright SO
II
MS to form an effectual barrier.
On arriving at the trenches the mop
pers" fall into them and cannot easily
make their way out, especially as
their progress is barred 10y the wall Oh
galvanized iron in front of them the
smooth surface of which affords them
no foothold.
The trenches are soon filed with mil
lions of young choppers" the weight
of those above crushing to death the
under strata Of their fellows. Earth
is then shoveled on the top OF the
scething mass Of insects, and they are
thus smothered and killed.
This is the most effective method oil
exterminating the locusts, but in order
to insure the success of the operation
It is necessary that the attempt should
be properly organized and that all inc
neighbors should act in concert
Providence Journal.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1910-11-26
How Did He Know7

Joe, the fat boy in the "Pickwiek
Papers," spent most Of his time In
slumber. He was happier that way.
Probably there are a good many other
people in the world a good deal like
Joe, but most of them do not get the
chance for sleep that he had. This
scrap Of conversation, recently over
heard, would seem to indicate that. al
though this is a nervous age. the de-
sire for sleep is not wholly dead.
81 don't feel WELL" remarked Smith
as he took off his coat in the office,
preparatory to sitting down at his
desk. 1.-The trouble with me is that |
haven't slept as | should. l don't feel
we'll unless I've slept"
"That's the same way with me-" re-
marked his partner. "In fact think
/ feel best Of all when I'm sound
asleep."-Youth's Companion.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1910-11-26
AFAMOUS PICTURE
Rosa Bonheur's Stirring Master
piece, "The Horse Fair"
A PRIZE THAT FRANCE LOST.

The Artists Native Land Permitted
the Great Canvas to Find a Home In
This Countrywide Story Of the
Painting and Its Repliess.
One of the chief glories of the Metro
politan museum in New York Is Rosa
Bonheur's stirring masterpiece, "The
Horse Fair" picture which for its
Irresistible movement and living por-
traiture Of mans most useful friend
holds unique position in the annals
of art and the affections of lovers Of
paintings.
Few, however, are acquainted with
the intimate history of that notable
canvas, and fewer still are aware that
there are no less than five horse fair
pictures in existence. The one in New
York is the original and, 1t will be re-
membered, was first the property of A.
Il. Stewart and then purchased for the
Metropolitan by Cornelius Vanderbilt
for 25O,000 francs.
1t was painted in Paris, the models
used being the horses of the Paris Om-
nibus company and n few animals
studied at the horse market of the
French capital. 1t was first exhibited
at the salon of 1853, but went back to
the artist unsold.
A part of the further history of the
famous painting is recorded by Ernest
Gambart in his manuscript memoirs,
which have been freely drawn upon
for the "Reminiscences of Rosa Bon
heur:"
"After the closing of the 1858 Paris
salon The Horse Fair was intrusted
to the Society Of Artists of Client for
exhibition in that town, where it had
q great success, but whence ii also
came back unsold. In the spring of
1854 l expressed to Mile. Bonheur the
desire to buy it from her. At that time
1t was in Bordeaux, her native town.
"Her preference was that the munic-
ipality should purchase 1t for the city
museum, and price of 1900 francs
had been mentioned at which the town
authorities might acquire it. But she
said to me that If the canvas came
back to her again she would let me
have it. However, she could not let
II go to England for less than 10000
francs.
81 unhesitatingly accepted the bar.
gain, and it was agreed that the pic
ture should be mine unless sold to
Bordeaux. AS the picture was back
in her studio again in the following
year, told Mile. Bonheur that ]
wished to take it at once in order to
have it in my 1855 exhibition and that
/ should like to have it engraved by
Thomas Landseer, the celebrated en-
graver and brother to the painter.
"She was delighted at the idea OF
the picture being engraved and said to
me: Il have asked you 10000 francs
for my picture, although in France l
cannot get 1900, and / am pleased at
your consentlng to my terms. On the
other hand. don't mean to take un-
due advantage of your liberality. How
can we arrange matters? Let us see.
Well, the picture is very large, and 1t
will be difficult to find place for II
In an engra"ers studio. Besides, YOU
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1910-11-26
An Accurate Dissertation.

"Did you ever run into n telegraph
pole?" inquired the elderly passenger
Eyes, ma'am," said the chauffeur
slowing up the taXicab to avoid Il COZ
lision with a street car. 1--WE bumped
into telegraph poles, 1 reckon, two o.
three times"
Brings you to a pretty sudden stop
doesn't it?"
"No, ma'am; the machine stops,
right, but l always keep on going" -
Chicago Tribune.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1910-11-26
ALFONSO AFFLICTED
WITH BONE DISEASE

Madrid via Henday. Nov. 26.--That
King Alfonso of Spain is in q far
more critical condition of health than
is generally known is believed to, be
indicated by his hurried trip to Bor-
deaux, France, to consult Professor
Moore, the noted specialist.
1t developed today that the reason
for the visit was to have more of the
decaying bone removed from Alton
SOS head, proving the advance of the
dreaded carries from which the King 10
suffering. Carries is a gradual decay.
ing of the bones which are carried
away piecemeal, as distinguished from
necrosis, where the bone does in mass
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1910-11-26
LOCUST PLAQUES.
Onslaught Of the RavenouS Tribe
During an Invasion.
GLUTT0NS BY THE MILLIONS.
The Devastating Armies Fly In Clouds
Dense Enough to Obscure the Light
Of the Sun-The Hoppers That Come
After the Crops Are Devoured.

of the Sun-The Hoppers That Come
After the Crops Are Devoured.
There are several species or varieties
of the migratory locust, which are
mostly to be found in dry, semltropical
countries, such us the south of Eu-
rope, Egypt, Syria and Morocco, for
countries bordering on the Mediterra-
mean, though migratory locusts are to
be found in regions as remote as South
Africa and South America. where they
form veritable scourge to the agri-
culturists. In Argentina. especially
the northern half of the country, they
are very destructive for they will an
initiate the farmers entire crop in a
few hours.
A locust invasion, writes John ID.
Leckie in Chambers Journal, is an
event not easily forgotten. The first
sign Of the approaching incursion Is
usually a long, dark cloud low on the
horizon. But the dark cloud Is no
forerunner of rain. Instead of the
precious liquid, which the farmer has
probably long expected in vain, 1t por-
tends the approach Of his greatest en-
emy, the omniyorous locust.
AS the dark cloud comes nearer 1t is
seen TO be composed of countless mil
lions Of locusts on whirring wings.
Soon the cloud appears overhead and
is sufficiently thick to obscure the sun,
which is only seen opaquely, as
through mist, although the sky is
cloudless and the air clear.
Now we are in the midst of a dense
swarm of flying, whirring locusts,
which dash into our faces, enter our
houses and I'LL our rooms with their
presence. The air is simply alive with
them. All open wells must be instant
, ly covered or they will be polluted.
Fowls and turkeys welcome the ad
vancing hordes. They simply fatten on
the locusts as they run around and
gobble them up. But this is no bless
ing to the farmer-far from It, for the
flesh of poultry becomes so tainted by
this form of diet as 10 be quite un
eatable, and even their eggs have al
unpleasant taste.
SO well is this fact known that a'
soon as the locuss make their appear
ance in the locality the price of eggs
drops to one-half or One-third of thei
former figure, and even then there ar,
few buyers. All the animals about TIN
farmyard seem to be affected adverse
ly. for even the horses have stronl
aversion to eat grass which has beer
polluted by the presence Of locusts, an'
unless very hungry they will not toucl
1t.
The advance Of the locusts take
place as follows: First few pioneers
the advance guard of the vast army
then the main body of the army, hos
which is as invincible as 1t Is destruC
tive. All true locusts are migatory b.
nature, for the simple reason that, be
ing gregarious in their habits. it woul
be impossible for them to exist will
out continual migration.
The ground on which they settle
completely cleared in "A few hours, an
they must perforce seek other field
and pastures new, where they can n
peat their depredations For the sam
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1910-11-26
WIN Promote peauty.

Women desiring beauty get wonder
f. help from Bucklen's Arnica Salve.
ii banishes pimples, skin eruptions,
sores and boils. 1t makes the skin
soft and velvety. II glorlfes the face.
Cures sore eyes. cold sores, cracked
lips, chapped hands. Best for burns
scalds, fever sores, cuts, bruises and
piles. 25c at Tschanen Bros.
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A Silent Partner.

Nibbitt-That woman who just went
out is the partner of your joys and
sorrows, suppose? Rufton-She's
partner to my joys all right, but when
1t comes to my sorrows she slips over
to see her mother
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1910-11-26
The Riaht Spirit.

"Did Mrs. Brown take her husbands
failure in the right spirit|
ooh. yesl Just as soon as she knew
he was going to fail she went out and
bought an entire new outft."--Cleve-
land Plain Dealer
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1910-11-26
Curious.

"I had curious experience yestaT'
day" said Farmer Corntossel.
"What was itY'
"a stranger came along and told me
funny story and didn't try TO sell
me anything. ng."-Washipgton Star.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1910-11-26

Have you noticed the display of the
game of Uncle Sam in the windows of
Macken & Smith, Comer's. Smiley's,
Wants and Kerr House barber shop?
.r.., 11-19-7t
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1910-11-26

Life is not dated merely by years
Events are sometimes the best :alen
dars.-Lord Beaconsheld.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1910-11-26

Obedience is not truly performed by
the body of him whose heart Is dis
satisfied. --Saadi.
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December 3.

December 3.
Examinations commence at $3.50 a
m, and no application will be re-
ceived after 10 a. m. All eXamina-
tions will be written and positively no
private examinations will be granted.
A fee of SO cents will be charged on
admission to the examination, and
each applicant will furnish an envel-
ope stamped and addressed to him
or herself, in which q certificate oI
notice of failure Will be forwarded
Applicants will be graded on a scale
of 100. No certificate will be grant
ed when the grade In any branch
falls below 20. An average of rs
with a minimum of 70 secures a GER
tificate for one year, 85 with a mini
mum of 80 and II months exper
ience secures a certificate of TIVE
years 80 with a minimum of S5 ant
"a months experience secures a Ger
tifcate for three years. 95 with
minimum of 80 and 36 months exper
ience secures a certificate for years
9s with a minimum of 95 and 6
months experience secures a certih
cate for 8 years.
Success in the school room will al
so be taken into consideration in de
termining the class of the certificate
s. w. Allmendlnger, Clerk.
w. r. Maloney, Prest.
Rsr r Rell. Vice Prest
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1910-11-26

Alfonso inherited the disease from
his father.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1910-11-26

Clln Gordon, the "German Sena-
tor" the actor manager who has
made the world laugh, says:
"Have never had better liquors
or at better prices. 1 carry them
everywhere with me-"
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Try the Mirror Want Column.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1910-11-26
SCHOOL EXAMINATIONS.

The School Examiners OF Marion
county, Ohio, will meet for the exam
ination of teachers at Central school
building, Saturday.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1910-11-26

Great Bargains in clothing furnish-
ings and shoes, going to quit the
clothing business. HERMAN BROS.
VWE& 122 s. Main st.
11-25-2t
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Bobby North. one of the stars Of
the Follies of 1910, says: 81 don't
believe ever had such good
whislScy as your Private Stock.
How can you sell it for the
priccw
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1910-11-26

Of any goods in the assortment mentioned
in order bank, shipped, all charges paid,
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1910-11-26

Turkey was cheap when there was
no demand for II. It's usually that
way and the reverse.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1910-11-26

Of any goods in the assortment mentioned L
in order blank, ehipped, all chareeS paid, UN
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1910-11-26

Al. ii. Woods, one of Americas
most famous Theatrical Manag-
ers, says: ENTER my standing Or
der for one gallon of Whlslkcy and
one of Swedish Punch each month
! propose 20 be u steady custom
cr." "A
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you that listed number
order blank They and ALL liquors that fit
any America We call your special attention
SWEDISH PUNCH Th the best hoday quors that
cpe that has handed
the Royal family Sweden and for the first time
American Too m c be said for it,
The Washington times., 1910-02-13
BOSTON SYMPHONY
DATE IS CHANGED
Orchestra to Appear at New
National Theater Mon
day, February 21-

The attention OF the subscribers OF
the Boston symphony concerts in
Washington Is again drawn 20 the
fact that the fourth concert vii be
given IN the New NatioEaI Theater on
Monday afternoon, February q, az 40,
instead OF the usual Tuesday afternoon
Owing 20 the Inability OF the orchesu 2
TO secure the New National Theater
for Tuesday afternoon, wH1ch IS Wash
inSton-s Birthday. this change had %
be made
There viii be no s5I0ist az tnis con
cert. but Mr.. Fielder has made a most
Interesting program The center OF
Interest viii rest IN RaChmauinOft s
symphonic poem. THE Isle OF the
Dead" which was played recently n
Boston under the direction Of the COM
poser with such sensational success
The overture 10 "Euryanthe,-' Schu-
bert-s unfinished symphony. the 'Nald-
weben.'' from f'SieZfried- and the
"FsIeuzi' overture complete the list
The Washington times., 1910-02-13
BENEFIT PLANNED
FOR LYRIC TENOR

An operate and classic song recital
for The benefit o. Edward A Hines.
the washington lyric tenor, viii be
Efveu tonight at the New National
Theater at $50 o'clock The assisting
artists viii be the Beethoven String
Trio. Miss Nellie DeGrossart. soprano,
ana Miss Frances DeGrossdrt. con-
traIt0-
Mr.. Hines viii be heard ia "Che Ge-
Ida mamma" from PuccinuTs Ia BO-
heme and Die mieI boHeuu spirit.
from Ferdi's '-Traviata. He viii also
sing puccIunTs 20 EOaEe faucuilIs--
with Miss Frances DeCsrossart. and viii
be heard in "Tardi Sd IA with Miss
Nellie DeGrOsSarr.
MI Hines, VINO is said 20 have 4
voice with a range of three C slaves,
hopes TO return 20 Italy iU rLe near
future, and under the guidance Of de
FaIco. 70 complete the Development Of
his voice and repertoire
With the exception Of six months,
which Hines spent with de FalC0 in
Milan. he has received all Of his ma
steal training In Washington.
The Washington times., 1910-02-13
CONCERT PLANNED
FOR FEBRUARY i8
Washington Musicians Will
Be Heard at the New
Willard.

Miss Mary II. Leefe. Miss Ethel Toz-
Ter. Mr. Fabian. all members OF the
Washington musical colony. with the
assistance OF Miss Helen Grant N
Boston. ceIlist. viii give a concert IN
the small bail room Of the Willard
February Is, At S-15-
The following program VIII be given.
Perpetual motion CNeberJ. Miss Toz-
ier; Aria. ~HerOdiade'' (MassenetI.
Miss Leefe; LIebestrsum Iiszt1, Miss
Grant. ca Staccato Etude fRubInstefIJ.
o. WeiSenIied fJOsefy}, (cI Bauade, a
fat minor, Chopin, Miss Tozier- IF
Thou VIII Be the Failing Dew eliza
Lehmanub- The Guardian Angel eliza
Lehmann), ''W here Blossoms GROW
fSans SOucD. Mss Leefe- (a) EIegie.
Dp. o. SchrayCsandeB. (b) En- Sour
dine CTellam1. ldiss Grant Aria. Ia
Refine DE Saba" tG0unodJ. Miss Iseefc-
concerto A minor first movement
(Grieg). Miss T1zier
The Washington times., 1910-02-13
AFRICA IS TOPIC
FOR TRAVEL TALK

The opening Of new series Of travel
talks by E. n Newman is announced
for tonight at the Columbia Theater.
The first topic viii be British East
Africa.
Africa has been before the people OF
the United States constantly for the
past six months by reason OF its being
the hunting ground of Theodore Roose-
Welt and his son Kermit Mr.. Newman
visited that country last May. q shCrt
time after the former President landed.
He looked at everything With the e.-e
Of the experienced traveller; his camera
caught everything worth catching his
motion picture machine preserved in
Iife-Iike form the strange dances Of the
natives. wild animal life, and natives ia
their home.
The Washington times., 1910-02-13
Lecture on CATACOMBS.

The Very Rev A 2. DOYLE. Of the
Apostolic Mission House. win lecture
tomorrow night at che Public Library,
using for his subject THE Art OF the
CataCombs~ The lecture VIII be given
u-der the auspices of the Catholic
Wcmen's Circle.
The Washington times., 1910-02-13

as Mile. Murin, the "pantomimiC Won
der. and the Two Feraris. VINO per
form dance called AN Her soul.
Thirty young women appear in the Dai-
let
Harry Kofer heads the comedians
LYCEUM-"Miss New York, Jr."
In Miss New York. IT." al the Ly-
ceUm this week Dave Ferguson, john
9. Hart and Abe Reynolds are said 70
have comedy roles particularly suited
to their methods
Barry Thomas heads the feminine
contingent She appears in The Three
Of Us" a comedy singing act, and also
in the two-act burletta-
Eissett and O'Brien. a team Of eX-
pert dancers offer specialtieS.
The Washington times., 1910-02-13
PROGRAM ARRANGED
By ARION SOCIETY
Orchestra and Solo Num-
berS 10 Be Combined
With Song

Under the direction OF Kari HoIer
the following program VIII BE preSsE-e1
tonight at the AriOu entertainment,
Overture, Ia Belle France" tLsaureu-
deauJ, orchestra: cello solo, '-Audaute
for A minor concerto tGolterman1. Mr.
Fritz " Ieller. chOruses. faI Night
fAbD. % Austrian Folk song tkrsu-
SER Artuu GesauEVerein. trio for violin,
viola and cello tScnubert}, AessrS. Il
HOfmzuns : Sc1arhrou, and r NueiIeE
car Venetian Love Song i(evllI DOL
Spanish sereuade, ia pslonla" fEra-
dierJ- orchestra violin solo -S.eue c.
Ballet" fde Beriot1. Master Frank Mos
kew. Ia f'Das kraut EarEeSSenleit-
won Fielitzl. or Am Nicer tSchule-t}
Mr.. Carl Nanteus selection "Ermiuie'
NJak0bO~ 80. orchestra,
The Washington times., 1910-02-13
CLARK BROTHERS
AT THE ACADEMY

Clark Brpthers. champion whistIers
and iUitafOrs- have been engaged for
the New Academy Sunday concert to-
night
The act Of these performers has en-
jCyed wide favor, being both novel and
remarkable demonstration Of skill
Once more the management has en-
gagged HeImuth and S0ndIemer. taa
favorIte team. 30 appear. Further op-
poTtunitv TO enjoy their amusing en-
rertainmeut- Patrons viii also hear
Andy Williams again tonight in paro-
dies
The Washington times., 1910-02-13
PLEASING ARRAY
ON CASINO BILL

An entertaining program has been pro
vided AT the Casino for today and to-
night
it comprises Jimmy Cowper- who has
been a Eavorite the past week. Cotton
and barrow. Francis and Irving. Paris
Conway and Paris the Musical Mays
and late motion picture plays
The Washington times., 1910-02-13
ANNOUNCE PROGRAM
FOR BAND CONCERT

The Naval Gun Factory Band viii give
a concert Ia Odd Fellows Hall, -
Seventh street northwest, Friday even
Irc at s O'Clock
The band VIII De assisted BY four ex-
ceUcnt g0FofstS- Hiss Ada Mae Craver
soprano Miss Nan IsaUEher1y, Vi 1ll~isI,
William SCautIebUry- IT., baritOUt, and
Alfred C5rosskursIs eUphonium-
Director Jacob O. Moody has arranl FL
n program Of classic ard popular music
An admission fee Of - cents viii be
charged. q Inch viii 20 for the benefit OF
the Vermont Avenue Christian SUnuay
School
The Washington times., 1910-02-13
YIOLINIST.
WILL GIVE RECITAL
Youthful Virtuoso Will Ap
pear at Columbia Theater
February 25.

Nilcha EImau VIII be heard ir a
violin recital Friday. February -, at f-31
at the Columbia TIfs8ter.
The young viOliniss. who appeared
- rIlFr iu Els seaSOu with the Boston
symphony Orchestra, IS one Of the fdE-
orites Of the coucert-SoinC public.
Appearing first as a musical prodigy
EImau has or sheer force OF ability
won himself a place in the circle Of
masters.
His repertoire is extensive. and
throughout his meteoric career ne IoS
asked TO be- judged from the standpoint
Of attainment rather than viewed with
the consideration usually accorded to
youthful genius.
The Washington times., 1910-02-13
.LASSALLE SPIER
IN PIANO RECITAL
Capital Pianist and Boston
Violinist TO Appear at
Columbia Theater.

LassaHe spier. OF this city. assisted By
Miss Gleason, the WeII-knOwu vfOIinlst
Of Boston. viii be heard in concert
Tuesday afternoon. March 1. at the Co
lumbia theater-
Mr.. Spier for the past few years has
been making a thorough study OF the
piauoforte and so marked has been his
progress that ne has decided 10 spend
z period abroad
Miss Gleason Is a viOlinist OF ability
and the combined work Of these artists
viii doubtless result in the presentation
Of a me program.