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The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1912-01-10
Ships that Made history.

II is surely the very irony Of cir
cumstance which couples the names
of the Alabama and the Kearsarge
among the twelve American battle
ships which the United States secre-
tary of the navy, Mr. George Won L.
Meyer, has reported to congress as no
longer 10 be regarded as available for
the first line of battle. and necessary
to be replaced by 1920. Not far short
OF half a century has passed since
that famous Sunday morning In June
almost as famous in its assistance
TO the making Of history as another
June Sunday OF close upon hair a
century before which witnessed
WaterlOo-when the Federal war
steamer Kearsarge fought and sank
the Confederate cruiser Alabama in
the roads off Cherbourg. The thrill
ing story Of the fight was in all mems
mouths for years afterward; and the
Alabama, though under the waves
proved as perilous a craft for this
country for long subsequently as she
had done, when afoat. TO the northern
states. The only good that resulted
from her existence, indeed, was TO
afford the first effective chance OF
proving the value Of international ar
bitration. n.--Westminster Gazette.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1912-01-10
Slzlng Un Nnrlnmnn.

In his new paper. Senator-elect
Vardaman Of Mississippi. says OF
Senator Percy. whom he succeeds;
He has no more right TO the posi-
tion of senator than a cross-eyed, red
headed Niger has to money won In
crap game with loaded dice"
And doubt as to whether or not
Mr.. Vardaman will prove a valuable
acquisition to the society Of gentle
men in the senate il now at rest
Baltimore Evening Sun.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1912-01-10
HAS sPAsM or REFORM.
East Liverpool Under Lid--TurSey
TrOt Taboo.

East Liverpool, o., Jan. 1O.-Mayor
Robert j. Marshall has announced
that the lid is to be put on here,
Rattle cards for chocolate and cigars
have been ordered out OF all shops.
Gambling in all forms is put under
the ban. Saloonl1eepers have been
instructed TO observe the laws or suf-
fer the consequences Next Sunday in
this city. Wellsyille, Chester and New
ell, w. Va, 25 ministers viii preach
against bridge parties, dancing and
amusements. The turkey trot and
IN grizzly bear are considered SINFUL
Public dance halls here and in Wells
VILE prohibit these two dances. House
TO house prayer meetings are being
held here this week. Bridge parties
are being severely scored 10 top ii
all off with Billy Sunday is expected
to come here later in the year.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1912-01-10
COURT NEWS

An Unlucky Date.

Clerk of the Common Pleas court.
William Klinefelter. today received
conclusive proof that the 13th day
OF the month is an unluoky wedding
date, or at least it would appear so
fiom the letter received today from
Edward i. Scott, OF Chicago, who
says: Dear Sir:--has my wife got
a divorce yet. is one recorded in
your books. II so what you charge
for a copy-let me know at once. 1
have been separated from her for all
most five years and If she wants one
she has my consent TO get 1t, as will
not return to her for she deserted
rue two weeks after we were mar
red. And | also wish her good luck
and It happy New Years to all
Mr.. Edward l. Scott.
p. S. lost the marriage papers
when travelling with n circus down
south. Some one stole my trunk and
all my wardrobe. We were married
March 13, 1907"
Upon looking the case up Mr..
Klinefeltcr can find no record Of any
such divorce, nor is there any record
of the marriage to be found here.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1912-01-10

ster.
Grandma said Brewster's young
son. one day, which OF my parents
do | resemble?'
Beth the grandmother answer
ed. You have your mothers re-
markable capacity for spending
money and your fathers absolute
genius for not making It, Nov
York sun.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1912-01-10
Noise I,imlted.

Wlfe-It's too bad about those
mechanical toys you gave Willie for
Christmas. Every one of them went
to pieces in "a hours
Hub--Yes. the chap ! bought them
Of promised they would.-Boston
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1912-01-10
BcIow Stnirs.

Whats your misses kicking
about" inquired the housemaid from
next door.
This Is her night out but / told
her / had an engagement myself. -
Kansas City journal.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1912-01-10
ma Mnnis Rnrnnnn

New York, Jan. 1O.-Because one
Of his relatives was injured by an au-
tomobile, Frank Savonne crouched
behind a tree IN Harlem anb fired at
! number OF automobiles, TO set re-
vengeP he said.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1912-01-10
Janitor Gets Even For Dismissal.

Chicago Jan. 1O.-C- Thrope, tho
295-pound negro janitor Of a fiat
building, has dehed the police force.
lie has been fred but barricaded him
self in the basement. He has let all
fires go out and tenants are freezing.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1912-01-10
John ID. Getting Fresh Air.

Tarrytown, n. Y, Jan. lO.-cheated
of his golf by the snow, John ID. Rock
efeller Is getting daily conaiitutionals
In an open automobile despite zero
A paper vest. he says. keeps
him warm.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1912-01-10

New York Jan. l0,-Frlends OF
Miss Anne Morgan, who didn't know
her Gift for music, were surprised to
hear her singing rag-time songs at
an entertainment Tor working girls
N the east side.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1912-01-10
How ovcrhcallng CrippIcs and KllIs


How Overhcating Cripples and Kills
In The Dictetic and Hygienic Gazet-
te, January 1912. DR.. Boardman Reed
discourses at some length on the evil
effects Of overeatlng According to
this authority It is now believed that
one Of the main causes-some investi-
gators say the principal cause--of dis
ease ana premature death, apart from
accidents and the acute infections, is
overloading the digestive organs and
the consequent serious overtaXing OF
both these end the equally important
eXcrctory organs, which have to get
rid Of the surplus by casting 1t out Of
the body, II possible, before II fer
ments or putrehes, and thus poisons
the system. The writer points out that
while many diseases are being eradi-
Gated the complaints largely attribute
able TO overindulgence in the pleas
ures of the table are decidedly on the
increase. DR.. Reed disagrees with the
popular view that the appetite is a
50 fe criterion to the needs Of the sys-
tenn and deprecates the use Of highly
seasoned foods and appetite stimuli
ants of every description. He is also
OF the belief that excess OF alcohol is
not more hQrmful than eating too
much, and predicts that the day viii
soon come when It will be considered
as disgraceful to be bilious or to have
acute indigestion as IT Is now to be
drunk. As a remedy for overeating
Or. Reed suggests the advice OF Punch
10 those about TO marry: Don't"
llc likewise thinks that poverty Is a.
useful means for avoiding this sin.
AS remedies for the effects Of over
eating, Or. Reed holds that the weight
should be watched, If this We're low
cred by restraint in this direction,
there could not have been oyerindul-
gcnce; but il the weight should re-
main the same or even increase on a
restricted diet, it would show that
previously an excess Of food had been
taken.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1912-01-10
4 common Inhcrltance.

Abroad they take all Americans
for mnlionaires," said Henry T.. Dick
ey at the Players club in New York.
but as a matter of fact the major
ity Of us are a good deal like Brew
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1912-01-10
Safety

"Of course this is leap year" OBJ
serves the New York World. "but the
average man is safe" Yes; the av-
eguge man is married.-Washington
Post
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1912-01-10
SOCIALISTS
ContInucd from Pagc ono.

iSts are returned.
Under the German electoral system
f. no candidate receives n majority
Of all the votes cast, supplementary
election called "stlchwah" must be
held in which the two highest candl-
dates are then voted for.
The leading parties had the follow
ing representation in the last Reich
stag:
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1912-01-10
Tide and Current.
o - u u q y .
Few Hesitate

Hardly any man puts off until to-
morrow the foolish thing he wishes
TO do today.--Chicago Record-Her-
aid
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1912-01-10
Ask New Trial.

a motion for q new trial in the case
of Florence Jackson against Emerson
Field, was entered In the common
pleas court this morning, by the
plaintiffs attorneys, Symon & Thomp-
sons
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1912-01-10
The NatIonaI PnIse.

Cleveland Leader-There are sever
al Democrat presidential candidates
who would like to ascertain IRON
Governor Harmon whore he gets the
particular brand OF gum shoes ne
wears.
New York Tribune-'lf a peace
dinner" must have q guard OF strong
arm" police surely the irenic diners
cannot logically object 70 a peace low
ing nations having an army and
navy
Wall Street Journal-IDr. Doty was
guilty OF everything except allowing
epidemics 10 gain a foothoid In the
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1912-01-10
la FOLLETTE'S
STRENGTH IGROWS
Straw Votes Show That
Progressive Candidate
is Gaining.

Washington. u. c.. Jan. 10.-Straw
votes reaching the Progressive Repub-
lican Headquarters continue to show
the strength of Senator La Toilette
over all other candidates. Most signid-
cant Of the votes received within a
few days is one from Michigan, in
which state Governor Osborne at
tempted to appropriate a La Toilette
meeting for the purpose of forcing his
withdrawal as a candidate for the pre-
sidency. Tie vote was taken by a
kalamazoo man who made poll Of
the Michigan state Grange. The re-
suit was as follows:
For La Toilette ....a.... 315
For Taft ................ 63
For Roosevelt ............ 7j
4 vote taken in the town Of Wit
ten, South Dakota. showed as Of the
voters favoring La Toilette; q for
Roosevelt and : for Tart.
\ vote in Humblrd. Wisconsin show
ed II of the voters to favor la Fol-
lette; for Roosevelt and for Taft.
The following editorial from the col.
mns of the Red Wing Press
Wisconsin. tells its own story:
Here Is al broad hint for President
TAFT The Benson Review called for a
straw vote among it's subscribers last
week on presidential preferences on
the Republican ticket. The editor was
surprised at the result. out Of total
of 29l votes cast TAFT got one and
In Toilette got 20S."
II is APPARENT that those who have
hcen announcing the downfall OF the
campaign for senator Ia Toilette
have not taken the Trouble to person.
ally investigate the growth of his
campaign headquarters. There has not
hcen month since the La Forette
headquarters were opened in Wash
ington that the campaign managers
were not crowded for room. Office
after office has been added TO the ORR
glnal suite and at the time certain
newspapers were announcing that the
Ia Toilette campaign had run its
course its managers were signing
leases for three additional offices to
take care of the increased correspond
ence. The fact Of the matter is that
the La Toilette managers are at the
present time engaged in making plans
for the continuance of the campaign
on more e'ahorate scale than has
heretofore been attempted. The Sen
ators speaking tour. just drawing to
a close, has demonstrated that Sem
ator La Toilette is as popular in Ohio.
Michigan and Illinois as he IS In Wis
Qgugin
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1912-01-10
THOSE ST. JACKSON pANorErERs.

Democrats who banquet Washington
careful not to stir dtnson Bryan Clark and
the be Hearst only Republicans and their
policies The sentiment
compelling tremendous sentiment within the
ranks that the colonies
and not start nternecne troubles pitched into
Roosevelt and others slammed against
the Republican speech for harmony his
Nothing much applause pootc
quoted from Byron This Bryan quoted
The dead have been awokened-ehal
The worlds crouch?
The narVests ripe-and
When Mr. Bryan had spoken these lines with
dnnng there heard min
sied asleep, are still live one
Mr. Bryan continued his quotation when the
concluded with this;
y snpocr not-the thorn is my couch,
Each day trumpet soundeth
In my
Grafton and urged elimination Of the partisan issue that has
could hope constitutional
Bryan ndorsed the direct primary advocated
t0nal elections the
II congratulate Democratic said Bryan tho
record is making It the confidence
while
differences opinion Democrats
be secured to e people by the reductions that being attempted"
|
Norris
defeated by rush of the wets
peculiar cynical which
when
cncinnau the
greater IN
the attention Of Governor Harmon and his captains
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1912-01-10

Carnations. hyacirahs, roses. violets,
narcissus and lillies at Blake's
1-1O-lt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-04
A ForgetfuI Pair.

THERE is a story circulating this week
about a young man who awoke one
morning with a dazed feeling that some
thing great and epoch-making had hap
pened to HIM, and who sat down forth
with to write letter
Dear Clara" he wrote. "You know
what poor memory l have and how
fused l get, and SO L am sure you will
forgive the question l am going to ask
you. l distinctly remember proposing to
you last night, but l have completely for
gotten whether you accepted me or not
Would you mind telling me?'
The reply came by return mail. and the
young man feels no more that a new era
has begun. This was the answer to his
note:
Dear Jim: /. too. have poor MEM
DRY, and in writing to me you have
helped me out with problem of my own.
distinctly remember saying NO to
some one on the evening You mention,
but had forgotten to whom. Thank you
for telling me-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-04

House during the period set apart for
the official amenities For years past
they have arrived in Washington In time
to be present at the levee which the
President extends to the diplomatic corps.
Mrs. Reds health has not been good
recently, and she spends part OF each
winter i'm the restoring atmosphere OF
Santa Barbara. For years -..r. and MRS.
Reid passed their leisure weeks IN Egypt.
but recently the desire to pass as much
time as possible on American soil has
led them to visit the home In lower Cali
fornia which was especially dear to Mrs
Reid's father, Darius Ogden Mills. En-
route they accept as many OF the prof.
fered courtesies here, in New York. Bos-
ton and Philadelphia as their time and
endurance will permit.
Mrs. Reid. apart from the importance
which attaches to her position as the wife
of the American ambassador to the court
Of st. James, stands apart from the
list of those who are successful socially.
or who being In the class Of the very
Tich can afford large and remarkable
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-04
Chinaman's Weapons.

xSEVER hear of a burglar breaking
IL into a Chinese laundry, do you?"
inquired the gentleman with Sing Sing
record. / should think not. The laundry
Chinks always have money in the house,
but a crook has a lot of respect for hot
irons.
Il rather be shot with a pistol
chawed by a bulldog and batted with
sandbags than be a target for a hot iron.
1t is the Chinaman's handiest weapon,
and his aim Is deadly. A cold iron is bad
enough, but a hot one is lot worse. 1t
not only stuns. it burns, and burns deep.
Most Chinks know that crooks are
afraid of their hot irons. and I Ia e
known wise old heathens who had los
of dough in the house to keep an iron on
the fire all night in case anybody should
show up to fire it at
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-04
The Circus Auctioneer.

A N auctioneer who had grown gray in
"A the work had been urged repeatedly
to retire.
"Not till l get chance to auction of
a circus" he said. THAT is the height of
my ambition. 1t is the point every good
auctioneer works for. Not many attain 1t
because there are not enough circuses to
go around, but so long as a man Yields
the hammer he clings to the hope of get
ting a fling at a circus some day. l can't
explain the fascination.
Men who have sold circuses at auc-
ton tell me that it requires no more abil-
ity to sell lions and elephants than bon
bon dishes. Maybe they are right. but
circus managers must think otherwise,
for of all the people who have goods to
dispose of at auction the circus man is
most particular about the qualifications
and experience of his auctioneer."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-04

more than ten or twelve weeks a year
The late king. sympathizing with the
trials Of Mr.. Reid in obtaining suitable
mansion for his private use, persuaded
Maj. Holford to permit him to lease 1t.
This he did at the handsome sum of what
is equivalent to $4,000 year. But 1t
seems worthy Of such a princely fortune,
il for nothing else than the distinction 1t
confers on the representative of the
American nation and the pride 1t awak-
ened in the passing tourist
X
All those who are fortunate enough to
be in London on the Fourth of July or
around Thanksgiving day will have the
pleasure of inspecting one of London's
famous houses. From 10000 to 1900
guests have been entertained on July
4. and this shows the capacity Of
the mansion and the extent of the lovely
Italian garden which surrounds 1t. The
marble stairway alone is worth visit
and the guests can gaze on the master
pieces of Lely and Reynolds. Gainsbor-
ough and Romney. al of whom painted
the fair women who were among Maj
Holford's kindred. There are some fine
marble groups in the alcoves, notably an
original of Canova's representing Hebe
with the hours and a lovely statue OF
Flora. At the head Of the great steps is
the ltOrary, one or the renowned rooms III
London. It is furnished in ancient cor
dovan leather. with grand old specimens
of seventeenth century teakwood and
eighteenth century mahogany. From the
walls look down the martial heroes of
the line of Holford done by the old Eng
lish masters and some spirited land
scapes of Lancret and Greuze. 1t is in
this room that Mr.. and Mrs. Reid receive
their guests. Interspersed among the
mailed warriors and court beaut .es Of
other days are photographs which look
good to the American guests, former
President Roosevelt taking hurdle,
President Taft at his desk with line of
affectionate greeting beneath. good pic
ture of Mrs. Taft and Mrs. Longworth
in her wedding robes
Well as she has filled her social role,
Mrs. Reid is beloved for a more serious
part than being a gracious hostess of the
American embassy. She has been fore
most In all measures to aid her strug-
Cling country people in London, and her
many charities in this regard would be a
lengthy recital. She has been generous
to the Women's Press Club. for, like her
husband, she has a sincere respect for
Journalism and for those who have chosen
such q mission in life. The press club
Of London is one which could well fur
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nish model for all others. 1t possesses
reading rooms and opportunities for So
cial intercourse in every way, but in ad
dition it has an infirmary with ply.
sician who is paid yearly salary to at
tend the members. When member has
been ailing or respondent through lack
of success, needing help in any way, she
can get it, quietly but heartily, at her
has aided many worthy women stranded
for the nonce and gives annually very
neat sum toward the maintenance Of this
worthy organization.
*
When Mr.. Reid was minister to France
the case of the American girl studying
at the French capital appealed to his kind
hearted wife, and she began the nucleus
of fund which has since grown to huge
dimensions. Mrs. Reid seemed to realize
the lure which Paris has to the young
and enthusiastic artist or musician of her
country, and most of all did she realize
their lack Of opportunity to get at home
what Paris offered. But so many who
came with high hopes and seemingly pos
sessing unusual talent did not reach the
standard and consequently they were soon
needy and helpless. She collected a fund
for such, and this was intended princi-
pally to furnish funds to get these I'M
successful students home.
Many young men and women prosper
Gus and leading worthy lives in this coun-
try owe all to the timely assistance of
Mrs Whitelaw Reid. But the case of girls
who did possess talent and who, having
an assured future, were then able to con-
tinue their studies made an irresistible
appeal to this charitabe and farsi GIFTED
woman. Also the temptations which as
sail the unprotected and attractive young
American in Paris made deep impress
sion, and she began with her own funds
the home for American students. where
they had a comfortable place at a small
price, adequate protection and good as
Sociations. The home is still maintained
near the conservatoire and has its quota
Of residents. Many wealthy and public
spirited women have taken up the work
which Mrs. Reid inspired, and there Is
now a great four-story building in Paris.
under the direction Of Mrs Grace Whit
ney Hoff of Detroit.
Mrs. Reid was before her marriage
Miss Elizabeth Mills, and half of the So
cial world of New York are among her
kinspeopie Her daughter is now mar
ried to one Of the influential court OFF,
cials the Hon. John Hubert Ward, and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-04

through the vessel Soon a 12S-pounder
struck our anchor, smashed it into flying
bolts, and bounded over the vessel, TAX
ins away part of our smokestach.
davits as if they were pipestems, where
upon the boat dropped into the water.
Another ripped up the iron plating and
glanced over. Another went through the
plating and lodged in the heavy case
mate. Another struck the pilot house.
knocking the plating to pieces, and sent
fragments of iron and splinters into the
pho S, ne Ct wnom fell mortally wound
ed, and was taken below. Another shot
took away the remaining boat davits and
the boat with them. And still they came.
harder and faster, taking fagstaffs and
smokestacks, and tearing off the side
armor as lightning tears the bark from a
tree.
Our men fought desperately, but, under
the excitement of the occasion, loaded too
hastily, and the port 'rified gun exploded
One of the crew, in his account of the
explosion soon after it occurred, said:
Il was serving the gun with shell. When
it exploded it knocked us all down, kill
ing none but wounding more than dozen
men and spreading dismay and confus-
ion among us. For about two minutes
was stunned, and at least five minutes
elapsed before I could tell what was the
matter When 1 found out that 1 was
more scared than hurt, although suf-
fering from the gunpowder which l had
lnnaled, 1 looked FORWARD ana saw our
gun lying on the deck, split in three
pieces.
Then the cry ran through the boat
that we were on fire. and my duty as
pumpman called me to the pumps.
While I was there two shots entered our
bow ports and killed four men and
wounded several others. They were borne
past me, three with their heads off. The
sight almost sickened me, and I turned
my head away.
Our masters mate came soon after
and ordered us to our quarters at the
gun. I told him the gun had burst, and
that we had caught fire on the upper
deck from the enemy's shell. He then
said: Never mind the fire: go to your
quarters Then I took a station at the
starboard tackle of another rifle bow