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The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1910-03-17
RUSS0-JAP ANESE
ALLIANCE FORMED
Russians Protest but the
Thing is Said to Have
Been Done.
BY United Press Wire.

st. Petersburg, March IA Rus
so-Japanese alliance, limited at in
Russian diplomatic circles and des-
patches to have actually been COM
pleted, is arousing. q storm of protest
from the mass Of Russian people.
All attempt to learn from the for
eign Office just how far negotiations
have proceeded for an undertaking or
alliance with Japan have met with
diplomatic evasion, though IL is stat
ed that no actual alliance has been
entered into 1t Is feared, however,
that an agreement, as binding as an
alliance Is being prepared and For
eign Minister Iswolsky is coming in
for severe censure from large part
of the press.
An alliance withJapan would prove
one-sided behefite TO the Mikado, in
the opinion of most Russian politi-
clans. The real objection to such an
alliance, however, Is the fear that
America and Japah. will eventually
become involved in clash, in which
cvetn, If the threatened alliance is
broad enough in its terms, Russia
would have to take sides against her
traditional friend, America.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1910-03-17
PAINE TAKES
IMMUNITY BATH
Forme er Ruggles- Gale
Agent Before the Probe
Committee.
By United Press Wire.

Columbus, o., March 17.--John ID.
Paine, former sales agent of the state
house for the Ruggles- Gale company,
CT Columbus, appeared before the
Beatty probe committee at an execu-
tive session today and took an i'm
munity bath, by telling the commit
tee his tory of how ne paid commits
sions to various state employees.
Attorney General Denman admits
that padded bills figure in Paine's
testimony.
After taking his immunity bath,
Paine went to the office of Prosecut-
ing Attorney Weber, told his story
and was then taken before the grand
jury 1t is expected that indictments
VIII bercturned before the close of
the day.
A full confession was received from
Paine last week. whom Senator Dea-
ton, OF the Beatty committee, accom-.
panied by Attorney Booth. who Is as.
sting Attorney General Denman,
went to Detroit and met him.
Members of the Beatty committee
and the attorney general who heard
Paine's testimony, say that he con-
firms the records on the books of the
Ruggles-Gale company that commits
sions were paid.
According to Attorney General Den
man. Paine absolves Hy ID. Davis,
former state fire marshal from any
connection with the graft in his Of
fce where the boks of the supply
company show commissions were
paid.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1910-03-17

mentioned in passing. The disagree
able reception rendered our country
man abroad suggests altogether. an
other train of thought. The incident
was disastrous to the peace of mind
of the tourist. He will never for
give the, English and will probably
never venture into the United King
dom again.
Now it happens that the peace OF
mind is the most fixed possession of
our wild financiers, beef barons and
spectators in the necessities of life.
They know that If they make money
hundreds and thousands will lift
there hats to them. If they are
successful" neighbors will boast OF
them as residents, sightseers will go
miles to gaze in admiration upon
their hotels called country-places,
charitable organizations, universities
and churches will strive to gain their
names to subscription lists. SO they
go on looting the public, shearing the
lambs and skimming the market
They are held up to scorn by some,
but held up as commendable examples
by more.
Why would not little kissing and
hooting be of value in the present
straits of the people of America?
Why not a significant showing of
blunt-toed boots work to an advant-
age of public policy? If there were
less peace of mind in the hunts of
speculation there would be consid-
cradle less speculation and fewer
haunts.-Toledo Blade.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1910-03-17
A VERY .MoURNFUL BALLAD.

Nn EWARE" said the bird with q
doleful roar
~ AS he wept by the willow tree
That. gnarly and hoar, by the
surgng shore
Looks sadly out to sea,
For false is his heart as the supple Ice
That glides o'er the raging main ..
And nlps at the tails of the Shiny snails
That sllther and shrek In pain.
For never again, though rollicsome rocks
Leap high in the sounding surf,
Shall you twist the neck OF the key that
locks
Thy love in the sheeted turf.
Far better to trust to the ample dust
That swirls o'er the murky marsh
Than to seek at noon by the low red
For love so grim and .,arsh."
So the lady heard the dolorous bird
That sobbed by the saline sea,
And she lashed the rocks with her long
black locks
TIL the billows foamed like tea.
While the golden braid OF the tortured
maid
Stood up in its wild despair
As she tried in vain to assuage her pain
By eating her own back hair.
At the pale. cold dawn of the summer
morn
The fishermen came and found
Both sea and shore where they were be-
fore
And her hairpins strewn around.
ID. v. b. Van Buren, in New York Sun.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1910-03-17
EDUCATING DIPLOMATS.

The University of Pennsylvania has
established q course that is intended
to assist the United States in procur-
ing more competent diplomats. The
course is called diplomatic forms
and procedure" and IL is planned 10
teach Just such things as O representa-
tive of one government to another
ought to know.
The United States has been greatly
handicapped in the past because of
our system of appointing diplomats,
or rather through a lack of system.
Our agents and consuls have never
been selected for their fitness; such
places were usually filed by politl-
clans or the friends of politicians,
regardless of the qualifications of the
appolntee.
But several years ago efforts were
made to put the diplomatic corps up
on a better basis, by promoting men
from one post to another as vacancies
occurred, and at this time the whole
diplomatic corps, outside of the min
listers and ambassadors, is under civil
service.
Other countries have paid a great
deal of attention to the appointment
of their foreign representatives. They
have known all along what we seem
to be just finding out, that a good
deal depends upon the character and
qualifications of the men who repre-
sent the government in foreign coun-
tries.
1t is not believed, of course, that
the Pennsylvania institution will be
able to take every applicant and
make out of him a finished diplomat.
But is it believed that when the
course has been finally worked out,
when it has been brought down to
practical course as it can be, that q
boy trained in the school will have a
better foundation for becoming diplo
mat than he would have II he had not
attended the school, That Is all any
course can do for a man-fit him for
taking advantage of the experience
which he will get; to give him the
theory, as it were, so that when he
gets the practice he will be more ac-
mplshed.-Springfield (O) News.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1910-03-17
BR|T|SHERS 7,
LIKE TEDDY
His Praise of British Rule
Strikes Right Chord in D
London.
By United Press wire.


London, March 17-London Is singing
the praises of Theodore Roosevelt to.
day as never before, as result of
his speeches at Khartoum yesterday.
in which he praised the British rule in
Egypt and pleaded with the young
natives to carry on the work so well
begun. G,t
In his brief visit to Khartoum, Eng.
lishmen admit, Colonel Roosevelt has
done England more good than armies
and government officials could have
done In year. His speeches will
have powerful effect in quieting the
unrest of q large part of the native
population in the belief OF Englishmen
generally.
1t Is conceded no one else could
have madea the plea so effectively as
Colonel Roosevelt. Similar words COM
Ing from an Englishman could not
have possibly have had the same in
fluence owing to the suspicion OF self
interest. rgt
One effect of the speeches will be to
Intensity the enthusiasm OF the people
when Mr.. Roosevelt comes to EngiandA
Always held in the highest esteem.
Englishmen are now acclaiming Mr.
Roosevelt as "the worlds foremost
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1910-03-17

oerated. so many new avenues OF
correspondence by telegraph have
been developed by these forms of
M essages since they were introduced
that the company has for some
months felt the necessity of provid-
ing more adequate means to cope
with 1t.
Hence the application to the gov
ernmcnt for permission to connect
all its offices wlthythe general post Of
flee. As soon as the company re-
ceives over its wire a message of the
telepost or telecard kind 1t immedi-
ately dispatches II to the nearest post
office. for delivery In the first mail
following. The installation Of the
pneumatic tube Is designed TO expod-
ite this delivery.
Since the company began operat-
ing IL has found that large number
Of rural residents, desiring to tele-
sraph, have mailed their message TO
the nearest office of the company Here
IL where Uncle Sam collects q fee of
two cents. When the telegram reach
es the city or town of its destination
over the telepost wire, the company
puts 1t In an envelope IL 1t Is a letter
and affixes another two cent stamp
to 1t or one cent stamp IL 1t is q
telecard. Through the operation of
this process, the government receives
from two to four cents on each mes
sage. Uucle Sam welcomes the idea
because the handling OF the mail in
wolves no railroad transportation.
Anything that will cut down the
annual payment OF $40,000,000 to the
railroads for the carrying of the mails
and at the same time augment the
revenue of the government Is sure to
prove popular just at the time with
those who direct the destiny of the
department.
The increasing popularity of this
service in all sections of the country
in which It Is operating has led the
officers of the company to the convic-
tion that as soon as its plans are COM
pleted it will have a business of over
100,000,000 messages a year, of this
character. This will necessitate the
purchase of $4,000,000 worth OF
stamps per year.
The older companies have been
watching this system for a long while.
Impressed with their commercial pos
sibilities from the experience of the
Telepost the Western Union Co. re-
Gently determined to utilize the idea
for "night letter" service.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1910-03-17

the world to be beloved and loving
elder sister.
The boys turn with rough affection
to big sister. and the baby crows
end laughs with delight when the big
sister takes him In ner strong cap
able young hands.
Many a mother grows young again
in the genial smiles of the eldest
daughter. who has been away at
school or college and comes home to
assume her share in the burdens of
the household and take her place in
the social life of the family.
The father turns with loving trust
from the weary duties of the office
and renews his youth in participating
in the joys and sorrows which come
to his eldest daughter.
TO her the younger sister intrusts
her most sacred secrets and to her
the brother turns for help when seek
ing to get out of many boyish
"scrape."
Gentle and firm, yet joyous and
loving, the eldest sister is like q ray
of sunshine in many a home.
The steps she saves and the wor-
rles Sne aVerts Tor the mother bring
contentment and peace to the family
for the loving service of the eldest
daughter Is more helpful to the par
ents than all the services of paid
servants.
The eldest daughter takes her
place cheerfully in the household
routine, when schooldays are be-
hind.
1t is now considered quite the
proper thing for the eldest daughter
to assume many Of the responsible
tiles once borne alone by the mother.
The true-hearted American girl
will find her greatest JOY in the home
and her supreme happiness in help.
ing her mother.
Hats off to the "eldest daughter.
Columbus News.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1910-03-17
DUST AND DISEASE.

1t Is a matter of common knowledge
now that dust is one of the most
energetic and dangerous of all d.
seasecarrying agents, whether the
dust be in the house, in the shop or
on the street. The main fight of the
anti-tuberculosis movement, for In
stance, is centered upon germ-bearing
dust, wherever found. Even when
dust, carried whirling around by the
wind, is not infected with the germs
of deadly malady, it is melting cause
of countless annoying and frequently
seriouS Affections of the nasal pas
sages and the tubes leading to the
chest.
This Is the season. of the year
when greatest danger from this source
is to be apprehended. An unusually
heavy accumulation of dirt lies upon
streets that have not been cleaned
for weeks or months. In many places
great piles of dirt have been gathered
but not hauled away. All of the
streets both in business and residence
sections, have a thick coating OF
dirt that, left loose and pulverized by
departing frost, is caught up and
spread broadcast by the scurrying
March winds. 1t is unavoidable that
at least some of this dust Is infected
and highly dangerous to health. Be-
sides, it annoys, and irritates the
eyes and nose, and soils or ruins
wearing apparel.
The city authorities can't stop the
March winds, OF course but they can
clean up the dust without aiding those
winds in their self-appointed task OF
spreading disease and death and of
causing much personal inconvenience.
The remedy lies in liberal use OF
sprinkling wagons. Water and labor
are inexpensive compared to health
and life.
Sprinkle the streets before sweeping
them. Sprinkle them even If they are
not swept.-Columbus Citizen.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1910-03-17
THURSDAY MARCH II, 1910.
March II In American History.

E76 British army under General
Howe evacuated Boston.
1f77-Roger Brooke Taney, long chief
justice Of the United States, born;
died 1864. Justice Taney pro-
nounced the famous verdict in the
I Dred Scott case-that the negro,
:. being of an inferior order, had
~ no rights which the white man
was bound to respect"
1s98-Blanche X. Bruce, one of the
most distinguished colored men Of
the nation, died; born 1S41.
1e03-The Panama canal treaty ratified
d by the United States senate.
190S-Senator William Pinkney Whyte
= Of Maryland died; born 1924.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1910-03-17
PEOPLE WITH
THE PRINCESS
Kings Plan to Leave King
Manuel for Nephew is
Not Popular.
BY United Press wire.

London, March 17-Engllsh public
opinion is overwhelmingly supporting
Princess Patricia of Connaught, the
kings niece in her reported opposition
to the kings plan to have her marry
King Manual of Portugal.
Ever since the king went 10 Biar-
ritz. an announcement of the betrothal
of the pair has been suspected and
feared-for II Is believed that one of
the purposes of the kings trip was to
meet in private the Marquis de Sever
oil the Portuguese minister to England
and the Dowager Queen Amelie, both
of whom are at Blarritz, and arrange
the details of the match.
And just as certain as the nego-
tiations are successful, Kink Edward
will suffer a further loss Of popularity.
The king has never fully been for
given for marrying Princess Eugene,
Patricia's cousin, to King Alfonso Of
Spain.
1t Is a question whether the princess
car withstand the pressure that will be
brought to bear should Edward final
ly decide that state reasons" re-
quire that she become the queen OF
the decadent empire. She. is spirited
girl and her friends declared she
will win out"
Two other lovers are favored ahead
of Manuel, according to royal gossip.
One is an English peer, believed in
eligible because no kingly blood runs
in his veins. The other Is the Count
of Turin brother of the Duke of the
Abruzzi whose interrupted romance
with Katherine Elkins interested two
continents.
King Edward has wished for q long
time-there's no secret about ito
see an English girl on the Portuguese
throne, so that English diplomacy
may become dominant there. And
Patricia seems the only English girl
eligible for queenship. It makes an in
terestirg fight but the odds are on the
youthful princess as against the friz-
zled king.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1910-03-17
.ALSDORF BILL
BADLY AMENDED
Smiths Bill Will Probably
be Adopted as a
Substitute =
by UnIted Press wire.

Columbus, o., March 17--G0vernor
Harmon's bill limiting the tax rate TO
one per cent. introduced by Senator
Alsdorf, has been sent back to the
senate committee on taxation because
1t is so badly tangled up by amend
ments that II is practically unfit for
consideration. Although twenty-five of
the thirty-four senators favor the bill.
there is now little hope OF its passage,
because the abnoxious portions OF the
measure are those which have crept
into 1t by amendments. and under the
rules an amendment once agreed to
by the senate cannot be changed by
further amendments.
The governors purpose may be ac-
complished, however IL the House
passes the Smith bill which originally
was a duplicate of the Aisdorf bill.
The senate could then pass the smith
bill.
Senator Alsdorf agreed to an amend.
mend which would permit cities 10
duplicate each year. ,T'
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1910-03-17
DOES FARM POULTRY PAY.

In January of this year eggs were re-
failing in Cleveland and in many Other
cities of Ohio at 55 cents per dozen
During much of the winter they wero
selling at 40 cents or higher. These
prices almost prohibited the use OF
eggs as an article of food and caused
many consumers to jump at the con-
clusion that there was easy money In
egg production.
Careful inquire among a number OF
farmers would seem to indicate that
not to exceed percent of the hens
were laying at all during these months
OF high prices, and that, had the pro
ducer received for his product the
price paid by the consumer, he would
still, In many cases, have been loser.
Certain farms reporting to the Ohio
Experiment Station at Wooster, show
an egg cost of from to 13 cents each
for the month of January. This does
not. argue that the poultry enterprise
on these farms is an Improbable one
as whole, for the entire year would
have to be considered before arriving
at conclusion regarding this: where's
as, no date are as yet available for
consideration in this connection.
The Experiment station is, however
conducting an Investigation along this
line In cooperation with an increasing
number of farmers and poultrymen
throughout the State and Will doubt
less secure data which will have a
very distinct bearing upon the cost OF
living. The value Of work Of this kind
can scarcely be overestimated. All
accurate information regarding the
cost OF production will serve to bring
the producer and the consumer closer
together.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1910-03-17
A LESSON FROM ENGLAND.

An American manipulator of grain
and cotton markets has been hooted
and Missed in an English exchange
II he had not shown good judg-
ment in leaping from a cab-door he
might have been booted also. The
American was sorely aggrieved.
The Englishman, as his being con-
stituted, is the best sportsman In the
world--when he wins. Having lost
by opposing instead of following this
touring manipulator, the Englishman's
temper is of the other kind. He can-
not be philosophical in defeat as ne
is magDaninous In victory.
Still these reflections are only
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1910-03-17
What He Saved.

"Goodp shouted the friend of the
bibliophile as the latter emerged from
the burning house carrying bundle
OF books. did you save your Shake
spearesT
NO" replied the bibliophile. comb
Ing spark out Of his whiskers; az
saved my Bacon Houston Post.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1910-03-17
COUNTY AUDITOR.

I EDITOR MIRROR:-At the earn
est solicitation of many friends,
hereby announce that my name will
be presented to the Democratic voters
or Marion county at the primaries, to
be held May II, 1910. as a candidate
for the nomination for county auditor
A lifelong resident of the county.
s.. II. DELONG.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1910-03-17
THE PRIVILEGE OF BEING THE
ELDEST DAUGHTER.

This 10 just word of encourage
lfent and a few hints to the eldest
daughter of the household.
Did you ever pause to think what a
privilege II is to be the eldest daught-
er In large family.
Or II the family Is small, did you
= ever stop TO think what wonderful
\ ieip you can be to father and to
ni1ther?
.-It Is one OF the sweetest things in
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1910-03-17

EDITOR MIRROR:-Please an
nounce to the Democrats of the coun-
ty that my name will appear on the
ticket before the primaries May IT,
for the nomination for the office Of
county treasurer on the Democratic
ticket. r. S. DOMBAUGH,
Waldo, Ohio.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1910-03-17
FOR COUNTY TREASURER.

EDITOR MIRROR:-Please an
nounce to the Democratic voters OF
Marion county that my name will
appear on the ticket before the
county primaries on May IT, for the
nomination on the Democratic ticket
for county treasurer.
CLAUDE d. WALTERS.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1910-03-17
CLERK OF COURTS.

EDITOR MIRROR:-Please an
nounce my name as a candidate for
clerk of courts, subject to the decision
Of the Democratic voters Of the coun-
ty, at the coming primaries.
CURTIS MORROW.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1910-03-17
That Chinese Trait.

Patrice Il understand that even
among the poorest classes Il consider
able portion Of each day is devoted
by the Chinese child to the study Of
etiquette. :.
Patrice-At just what age does the
child become imbued with the idea
that he or she must spit ON the clothes !?
-Yonkers Statesman. r
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1910-03-17
JOHN G. STARK.
FOR PROSECUTING ATTORNEY.

EDITOR MIRROR:-Please an
nounce that I am a candidate for the
denomination as prosecuting attor-
ney of Marion county. subject to the
decision OF the Democratic voters at
the primaries. May 18th.
CHAS. L. JUSTICE.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1910-03-17
Rather Diseonoertino.

Mamma" said little Ethel, with a
discouraged look on her face, 81 amt
going to school any more
"Why, my dearie what's the mat
teri" the mother gently inquired.
"'Cause 1t amt no use at all. I can
never learn to spell. The teacher keeps
changing the words on me all the
time."-Success Magazine.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1910-03-17
.. PROMPTNEss.

The officers of This company are
very prompt I'm attending TO the
wants OF their customers. Interest al
five per cent. per annum is mailed
promptly 70 depositors. borrowers
Offering safe security are given their
loans promptly. Pass books are bal
anced while YOU walt. Such prompt
ness Is greatly appreciated. Assets
SO, 900, 900. Five per cent. paid ON
time deposits. ~ y. ,,,.
(sde third next Weck.l
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1910-03-17
And No Wonder.

"Why are you and your wife quar-
reling%
"Oh, acknowledged that I'd made
fool OF myself in my latest deal, and
she's mad because she has no chance
to argue with me about it."--Cleveiand
Leader.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1910-03-17
ron REPRESENTATIVE.

EDITOR MIRROR:-Please an
noupce to the Democrats of the coun-
II that / shall be candidate before
the primaries. May 17th, for the nom
nation on the Democratic ticket for
tbe office of representative in the gem
efai assembly of Ohio.
WILLIAM IT. SMITH.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1910-03-17
FOR COUNTY SURVEYOR.
PEARL R. MEARS

announces himself as a candidate for
County Surveyor OF Marion County,
subject 20 the decision of the Repub-
Iican voters at the
Primary Election May 18th, 1910.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1910-03-17
To Go With Water.

~ guess we are discovered, pa"
"What do you meanY
"The teacher said today that some
more chalk was missing from the
blackboard and then asked II any little
boys father was a milkman,"-New
York Press.