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The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1911-12-09
A Good Rule.

The story Is told OF a man who had
great difficulty in spelling words with
"ei' and "ie' in them, one day friend
offered TO give him an infalllhle rule
for such cases 1T is a rules he sand,
"that in forty.seyen years has never
failed me-"
His friend expressed his delight and
waited.
The man resumed "'rhe rule Is sim.
ply this Write your ~ and "e'' ex'
actly alike and put the dot just be
tween them. Ladies' Home Journal
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1911-12-09

cisocise. selecting. rejecting. com
pairing one With another. ~NA
Then you make known your desire,
with abrupt and sudden avowal.
And are offended and hurt, and indig
nant perhaps, hat a woman
Does not respond at once to love
that she never suspected,
Does not attain at a bound the height
TO which you have been climbing
This is not right nor just for surely
woman's affsction
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1911-12-09

Aie - Aht manu- vi Allt Lulu ~ 10
laid upon mo in anger,
For ! have followed 700 much tho
hearts desires ard devices.
WorshiDing Ashtoreth blindlyA, aud
iGpious idols Of Baal
This is The cross / must bear: The sin
and the swift retribution."
So through the Plymouth woods John
Alden went on bis errand;
Crossing the brook at the ford, whero
n 2 it>brawied over pebble and shall.
Gathering stlll, as he went, the May
flowers blooming around him
Fragrant filling The air with strange
and wonderful sweetaess,
Children lost in the woods and COW
cred with leaves in thoir slumbcr.
Puritan flowers he said. "and the
type OF Puritan maidens,
Modest and simple and sweet, the
very type Of Priscilla!
So will take them to her; TO Priscilla
the May.howor Of Plymouth,
Modest and simple and sweet. as a
parting gift will I take them;
Breathing their silent farewells. as
they fade and wither and perish,
Soon to be thrown away, as is the
heart of the giyer."
So through the Plymouth woods John
Alden went on his errand;
Came to an open space, and saw the
disk of the ocean,
Sailless, somber and cold with the
ccmfortless breath OF the east
wind;
Saw the new-built house, and people
at work in a meadow
Heard, as he drew near the door, the
musical voice of Priscilla
Singing the hundredth Psalm, the
grand old Puritan anthem
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1911-12-09
The GREAT WHITE PLAGUE.
u You Don't Have ruberculosis,

W You DON'T Have tuberculosis,
Guard Your general health, in or
der tnat Your body may resist at
tacks Of the tubercuosls Germ
See that your living ro1ma are
clean and 7well-yentilated at an times,
Sleep with your window open the
year round,
Seeohat you have plenty Of fresh
air in your work shop.
Avoid excesses of all kinds Vice,
which weakens the strong Kills tAe
weak.
DO not neglect a cold or cough,
hnt go to private physician ut onca.
You may have consumption ana not
know it.
DO notlive or work with careless
consuihptivo 'elffi nI
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1911-12-09
'BONSER HAS'CRlP.
He Is Certain That He Is Near
Death.
STAYS IN BED ALL ONE DAY.

Gets Forgiveness From His Wife, Bids
the Family Cat Goodby, Tries to Sing
Hymn and Finally Makes a Sur.
prisnely Quick Recovery.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1911-12-09
Thouoht End Was Near.


That was the beginning Of the day.
At 0 o'clock Mrs. Bowser brought up
some tea and toast, and Mr.. Bowscr
took few sips OF one and nibbled at
the other and said that hc had feel
ing that he was not long for this
world. His voice was very plaintive
as he said t.
At half past 0 he called Mrs. Bow
ser up to say that he had a headache,
his feet were cold and that he wanted
n quiet funeral in case Of death. She
assured him that one day in bed would
probably effect n cure. but he sighed
and shook his head and hoped that he
would have his senses to the last.
At 10 o'clock the doctor arrived.
Having heard Mr. Bowser disparage
the grip aud the medical profession
combined, he felt 1t his duty 10 assume
a serious look aud announce that it
was an aggravated ease and might
terminate in pneumonia.
The patient was to take three kinds
of medicine, summon ub all his will
power and remain in bed for at least
two weeks. He also inquired If Mr.
Bowser had his life insured and his
house in order. In taking his leave he
observed that nine out Of ten cases Of
the grip were proving fatal and that
fat men were being moved down like
grass.
Heard Dogs Dismal Howls,
At 1890 AIr Bowser felt hot flashes
and cold shivcrs ana dog howled dis
mally i'm front of the house. He did
not inquire as to the color Of the dos,
but he felt more shivers rs he heard
the howls lie acknowledged that he
was a crank and Il kicker and begged
Mrs, Bowser to turn his pillow over
and forgive q dying man He said that
he didn't want 20 be buried in Con
nectlcut, but wouldn't raise fuss
about It,
At IL o'clock there We're more shlv-
ers, and he had hot water bag at
his feet ana cup OF hot tea; also held
Mrs. Rowsegs hand and said he was
sorry for finding fault with the gNs
bill
At 10 o'clock noon the patient com.
planned OF numbnesS in his knees and
a buzzing in his ears. Had his pillow
turned over and his feet tucked in,
and Mrs. Bowser went down ana child
ed the cook for singing, 81 Would Not
Live Away"
At ! o'clock Mr.. Bowser seemed TO
be asleep. but ms Mrs. Bowser wiped a
tear off his cheek he opened his eyes
and said that if he was to live his life
over again he'd never buy n fire es-
cape or new mill, COW without her
consent He would like to live on for
her sake, but felt that he was called
TO go, More toast and tea, aud he at'
heartily for dying man. Pillow turn
ed over and the cat turned out OF the
room. oau0oug ..r m4I.
Prepares For tho Worst. N'"l'
At . O'clock the doctor came again.
He. looked more serious than before
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1911-12-09
ny N. QUAD.

tCopyright. 1911, by Associated Iiterar
Press.l
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1911-12-09
The GREAT WHITE PLAGUE.

The Red Cross Christmas Seal.
BY means of the Red Cross
Christmas Seal not only Is n
very considerable amount OF
money raised for the tuberculosis
cause but it prqyed 70 be one
of the greatest mediums of edu-
cation.
Every Seal means a bullet
in the fight iagatust flbercu-
losis." s,uId yor ro
I'm the Red Cross christmas
Seal. fI 9r,d
This that l propose Is
To SUMMON wealth TO fight for
health y
And beat tubrrculQsis,
Beat the greatest plague Of all,
Gust a pail of sadness.
Treat despair with food and air
And lift 10 into gladnesA"
II. -. =. = = = -
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1911-12-09
Good Job.

Papa-But hasn't your fanee got
job?
Daughter-NOt yet, but he's going TO
get one at $4,000 Il year.
Papa mdeedl Glad to hear Il!
What Is he doing}'
Daughter Well he read in the paper
of some man who Is paid $4,000 a year
by the Bankers association not TO forge
checks and George Is going 70 orff
not to do IL for half that0UPuek, selid Z
----+ ----ff-r---r-f-I YQ bHid
Cold storage chickens poisoned sixty
people al Chicago wedding feast.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1911-12-09

tGopyright, 1911, by Associated Literary
WWRHEN Mr. Bowser had over
MAE slept his usual hour by hf-
W teen minutes the other
morning Mrs Bowser went
up to see what was wrong lie was
awake, but he had 1ust felt Il shiver
pass over linn and had the quilts
drawn up to his chin. He had made
Pun of the grip n hundred times over
and had even asserted that only per
sous of weak intellect would give up
to It, but now lie had II feeling that
he was in for it himself
Mrs. Bowser scanned his flushed
face and felt of his pulse and quietly
said
ITS Il case OF the grip, and you'd
better stay in bed today. OF course
the grip doesn't amount to anything,
but you'd better take reasonable pre-.
cautions"
"But it docs amount to something,
he conteudCd as another shivCr struck
him. II was reading last night that
It carried of over 100 people i'm this
town alone last year. want doctor
at once"
"But It is mild attack, and you
know you have often said that no per
son with an ounce of brains"-
ut makes 10 difference what have
ofluu said. am all Of a-shiycr one
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-04-22
Miss Davis Compliments House Guests
with Delightful Gard Party

As pretty compliment to Miss
Foscue, OF Waco, and Miss Stuart, Of
Terrell. who are the delightful guests
OF Miss Frances Davis, at the hos.
pitable home of her parents, Prot
and Mrs, ]. c. Nagle, Of College, an
enjoyable card party was arranged be.
tween the hours of $3.50 and II Tues
Jay evening. A pleasant air of infor.
mality prevailed and the guests had
really social time. The attractive in.
terror OF this hospitable home was
decorated with pretty spring flowers.
which made an especially pretty back.
ground for the gay participants who
circled the nine tables. The daintiest
Of hand-painted score cards, represent.
ing the spring of the year by having
a spray of spring flowers as an orna-
were passed on which the
scores for siX-hand euchre were kept.
A pleasing finale to this occasion
was the serving of a delicious course
of cream and cake The evening
passed off so pleasantly the guests
fingered long. both to say farewell to
the charming honorees and to the
hostess and her parents, who afforded
such pleasure.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-04-22
GO TO THE RESCUE.
Don't Wait TIL It's Too Late-FoIIow
the Example of a BRYAN C.tj,en

\
Rescue the aching back.
If it keeps on aching, trouble comes.
Backache is kidney ache
II you neglect the kidneys warning,
| Lookout for urinary trouble-dropsy.
This Bryan citizen will show you
how to go to the rescue.
w. j. Walker, Caldwell street,
Bryan, Texas, says For some time
l was annoyed by kidney weakness.
/ also had severe pains in my back
and found difficulty in attending 20
my daily work. Some time ago had
the good fortune to hear of Doan's
Kidney Pills, and getting supply at
Emmel & Maloney's drug store. be-
gan their use. Their effect was prompt
and the results were more satisfac-
tory than had received from any
other preparation had previously
tried. | can recommend Doan's Kidney
Pills. highly, knowing from expert.
ence hiatt they are a good remedy for
kidney disorders
For sale by all dealers. Price soc.
Foster Milburn Co.. Buffalo, n. Y, sole
agents for the United States.
Remember the name-Doan's-a
take no other.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-04-22
Beautiful Easter Wedhn ceIe6rated
in Methodist ChunSh at@eIborn
Wednesday EveHfnd@g

A nuptial event of interest and beau
tiful in its solemniZation was the man
riage of Miss Johnnie Hensarling. 0
Wellborn, and Mr. Goree Neeley, O
Ferris, which took place at s o'clocl
Wednesday evening at the Methods
church at Wellborn. Long before tn,
appointed hour the large building wal
filled with interested friends and low
ing relatives, each one whisperin.
good wishes and loving benediction.
for Johnnie" the sweet bride, whom
the sacred service of the hour would
take away from their midst.
The Easter season furnished a motif
for the beautiful and elaborate decora
tons. Graceful arches of bamboo
vines were formed down each isle
while twined around the pillars and
over windows the same pretty vines
were used with artistic result. At the
altar a double arch, latticed together
with white satin ribbons, was made
Of vines and Easter lilies. which
formed pretty setting for the mar
riage ceremony. The whole plan of
decoration produced a beautiful and
artistic effect. Rev. Glenn Finn, of
Bryan, pronounced the beautiful and
solemn words that for all time united
their lives and destines, the pretty
ring service being used. while the
pianist played softly the Flower
Song"
Promptly at the appointed hour the
coming of the, bridal party was an
nounced by sweet song, 81 Love You
Truly sung by Miss Evelyn Sanders.
of Bryan. As the last words echoed
across the building the wedding party
moved forward to the strains of
Lohengrin's wedding march played by
Miss Ray Wiley. The ushers, Messrs.
Joe Spell and Abram Hensarling, led
the way to the altar and were fol
lowed by the maid of honor, Miss
Una Drummond, and the best man,
Mr.. Guy Medley. Next came the little
ring-bearer, Master Forrest Adair
Royder, dressed in white, carrying a
white satin pillow on which was
placed the ring. The dainty little
flower girls, dressed in white, were
Misses lrone Royder and Hester Ram.
sey. They preceded the bride, scat
tering rose petals as they went. The
bride came in with her father, Mr..
John Hensarling, and was met at the
altar by the groom.
The bride was attired in an exuuis-
lite robe of white airline made over
white messaline and deliberately
with chiffon and pearl trim.
mings. She wore a tulle veil caught
to the hair by a wreath of lilies of
the valley, and carried cluster bou-
luet of Easter lilies.
The maid Of honor, Miss Drummond /
was attired in a white lingerie and
carried an arm bouquet Of asparagus
)lumosus fern tied with maine. I
After the wedding an elegant recep.
ion was held at the home of the /
,ride's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. ]. L.
iensarling, which was beautiful in ev.
Try detail, lovely blossoms of the
filling every available
pace in the different rooms. In the
arlor, where the young couple were
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-04-22

showered with congratulations, mag
nolias with ferns banked the piano
and mantel The punch room was FIRE.
quently visited and the refreshing bev-
erage was much enjoyed. Dogwood
blossoms were very effectively used in
this room.
The elimination of the decorative
scheme was in the dining room, which
seemingly had been converted into a
garden of Easter lilies and foliage
plants. The accessories used in the
table decorations were Easter lilies,
ferns, tulle and crystal candlesticks
holding burning tapers. The wedding
cake, which was cut in this room, was
presided over by Mrs. r. NJ Wilson,
of Bryan, and much merriment was
caused as the symbols hidden in the
cake were discovered.
Many elegant and costly wedding
gifts were on display in one room,
which attested the high esteem in
which the young couple are held by
their friends.
An elaborate refreshment course
was served, consisting of chicken
salad, crackers, pickles, cheese straws
and iced tea, followed by cream and
cake.
The BRIDES going-away gown was
natural pongee coat suit, trimmed
with touches of coral velvet and
beads, with hat, gloves and shoes to
harmonic.
Mr.. and Mrs. Neeley left on the
midnight train for Ferris, where the
groom is employed as agent for the
Houston & Texas Central railroad. Mr..
Neeley had in readiness a newly built
home already furnished, and the pair
viii start housekeeping at once.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-04-22
IN SOCIAL CIRCLES
Miss Webb Entertains with Brilliant
Dance Tuesday Evening at Elks'
CIub-Misses Webb Of Dallas,
Peeler of Austin and Polk Of

Dance Tuesday Evening at Elks
Club-Misses Webb of Dallas,
Peeler Of Austin and Polk Of
Beaumont Honorees-
One OF the most beautiful hospital
tiles of the spring season, planned on
charming and artistic lines, was the
brilliant dance given by Miss Pauline
Webb on Tuesday evening at the Elks'
club rooms, in compliment to her
guests, Miss Sadie Webb, of Dallas;
Miss Owene Peeler, of Austin, and
Miss Tassie Polk, of Beaumont. One
hundred and fifty guests participated
| in the pleasures of the evening. AL
though the skies without were decid-
eddy grey and dismal, the interior of
the club rooms presented a scene OF
beauty and cordial hospitality, and the
weather was forgotten in the enjoy.
ment within. Effective floral embell.
ishment marked the special prepare
ton for the pleasing affair, lovely
bride roses and Easter lilies making
a handsome decoration, and every
where palms and ferns gave the fol-
iage background so necessary to arts
tic decorations.
Mr. and Mrs j. II. Webb and daugh-
ter, Miss Pauline, always so charming
and delightful in their method of en-.
pertaining, were on this occasion rem
dered doubly so by the presence of
an unusually attractive house party.
The formal receiving line in the large
hall included Mr.. and Mrs Webb, Miss
Pauline Webb and Mr.. o. S. Johnson,
Miss Peeler and Mr. Charlie Felker,
Miss Polk and Mr. Curtis Oliver, Miss
Sadie Webb and Mr.. Bob Hearne.
The hostess is celebrated for her
and is full of charming lit
tie ideas for making pleasure and hap
piness for her friends. The brilliantly
lighted dance room was quite hand
some in its decorations. Pedestals
placed at intervals around the walls
held crystal vases filled with brides
roses, while here and there were state
ly palms and ferns. The punch bower
was the climax of the beautiful ar.
rangements Beneath an arch of
Southern smilaX studded with Easter
lilies was placed the punch bowl
around which were gracefully placed
dainty fern ponds and lilies. Tall
vases or Easter lilies also lent their
beauty and fragrance TO this charming.
spot. The delicious beverage was
served by Misses Ara Haswell and
Noble Webb.
The grand march was especially at
ractive. 1t was led by Miss Sadie
Webb, Of Dallas, and Mr. Hearn, the /,
exalted ruler of the Elks' lodge. The
Program, consisting of sixteen dances
md four extras, was much enjoyed
The music was excellent and encores 5
we're numerous. On the inside cover
# the programs, which made pretty
ouyenirs of the evening, the follow I
ng lines in gilt lettering were printed: 9
Miss Pauline Webb. In honor of Miss /
'adie Webb, Miss Tassie Polk. Miss
)wene Peeler. Tuesday evening. April d
s, 1911"
At late hour it was with reluctance I
hat the guests took their leave, but ',
OF without many sincNe and hearty Il
IMPRESSIONS of genuine pleasure of tBe "
vening. II
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-04-22

of the ladies' were gorgeous and some
OF the prettiest women In Texas were
participants In this dance.
Chairmen OF other committees Of
the company arranging for the affair
were c. II. Forsgard, on invitations;
G. NJ. Henderson, on reception; c. c..
kreuger on finance, and Quinlan
Adams, on floor.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-04-22
INSURE WITH
Southwestern

Life Insurance Co., Dallas, Texas.
$1,359,454 Admitted Assets December
81, 1910, with $1,0O5.907 being in ex.
cess of the legal reserve, deposited
with the Commissioner of Insurance
JOE 3. REED
will explain different kinds of policies
so you will understand. Do not give
your insurance to stranger who has
no interest in you, only for what
money he can make o. first premium.
Also writes Accident and Sick Benefit
Insurance. All should be members OF
the Friend in Need Society.
At office s to 10 a. m.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1911-01-13
MAY FORfIfY ClRAL
FORMER SENATOR FORAKER SAYS
UNITED STATES RESERVED
RIGHT OF MILITARY PATROL.
In Communication 70 President TAFT,
the Declaration Is Made That Eng
land Always Understood the United
States Would Fortify Canal.

Washington.-A contribution de-
signed to clarity the confused situa-
ton that has arisen over the right
of the United States to fortify the
Panama canal was submitted on Sun
day by former Senator Foraker of
Ohio to President Taft, who made it
public
Throughout the period in which the
y-Pauncefote treaty was negotiated
and ratified, Senator Foraker advised
John Hay, then secretary of state, and
made many of the suggestions that
were Incorporated into the treaty pre-
serving to this Cover nment the right
to take such means as it deemed nee
essary to protect the canal and the
shipping, without specifically author
lied Notifications.
Senator Foraker's letter to Presi-
dent Taft reviews the acts of the SEN
ate in connection with the treaty-mak
ing with England and laws passed
subsequently to the ratification of the
existing Hay-Pauncefote treaty. .-,
Senator Foraker shows conclusively
that the United States reserved the
right of military patrol, and that Eng
land always understood that the canal
would be fortified by the United States.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1911-01-13
LOVE AND THE AERoPLANE
Some Good Advice for Those Daring
Mortals Who Would Do Their
Counting AIoft.

Secure nice roomy aeroplane, and
place in 1t an old-fashioned sofa or
armchair. Then put the girl in, get
in yourself and turn on the power
Do not be In any hurry. Get far
enough up so that you can be preoc-
cupied for few moments without
landing. E
1t is just as well to strap the girl
in. She can't get away, of course, but
you can kiss girl In an aeroplane
much easier If she Is firmly secured.
Always keep one hand on the steer
ing apparatus and the other on the
girl but If worst comes to worst, let
go the steering apparatus.
The following schedule, II adhered
to, will prevent ordinary accidents:
Five hundred feet up, hold girls
hand.
Six hundred feet up. arm around her
waist.
Seven hundred feet, drop everything
and hold girl, working steering appa-
ratus with both feet.
Be careful, when you alight, not to
come down near a church. In the ex-
element Of the occasion you may for
get yourself and marry the girl
Many fatal accidents have resulted in
this manner.-Puck
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1911-01-13
Their Last Hone Gone.

When the minister praised the rasp-
berry jam at Mrs. Green's bounttful
Saturday night supper, he could not
imagine why Angie and Horatio, the
twins, gazed at him so reproachfully.
Don't you like raspberry jam. my lit
tie MANI" he asked Horatio.
Eyes, sir, do" and Angie Does"
said Horatio, in distinctly resentfuI
tones, land mother told us that she
was afraid the last she made wasn't
quite up to the mark, and if you didn't
praise it, Angie and could have it for
luncheon on our bread, for Mrs. Willis
anG- Mrs. Shedd never said a word
when they ate it, and you've made the
third; but now she'll use it for the
church sociables," and Horatio looked
gloomily at his twin, who returned the
look in kind.-Youth's Companion.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1911-01-13

Charleston, w. Va.-Davis Elkins,
SON of the late United States Senator
Stephen B. Elkins, will be the sue
cessor to the vacancy caused by the
death of his father for the few days
that will elapse pending the election
of a senator by the legislature Gov
ernor W. E. Glasscock signed the COM
mission Sunday night and Mr. Elkins
accepted. Davis Elkins is the eldest
son of the late West Virginia states
man. His home is in Morgantown, w.
Va, but he is now in Washington, at
the home of his mother. Mr.. Elkins
Is president of the Elkins Coal and
Coke company and the Morgantown g.
,Kingwood railroad.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1911-01-13
FUNDS FOR BOISE RIVER DAM.

Washington.-The secretary of the
interior has tentatively allotted ST.
100000 to expedite the work on stor.
age reservoir in the Boise river for
the Boise irrigation project, Idaho.
This was done on recommendation
of the board of consulting engineers
in the reclamation of the service.
Negotiations are authorized for the
construction of railroad, or in the
event of failure of such arrange
ments, to build a suitable road to the
dam site at Arrow Rock.
This structure will be one of the
highest dams in the world, and its
building offers a very difficult prob
lem in engineering
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1911-01-13
Colorado Officials Indicted.

Denver. Secretary of State James
B. Pearce, County Attorney Milton
Smith, three members of the fire and
police board of Denver and Frank
Kratke were all indicted by the Den.
yer county grand jury, which ad.
journed Saturday. Secretary Pearce
is accused of having accepted inter,
est money from local bank for the
deposit of state funds; the fire and
police board is charged with having
neglected to enforce the saloon laws,
and Attorney Smith is accused of col
!usion.