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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-05-07
AGREE ON CUMaiINs.
Polk County Republicans settle ON
Him to Head Delegation.

Special to Times Republican.
Des Moines, May Polk county re-
Ipublicans had harmonious conven-i
ton here Saturday. The, only contest
was over state treasurer, and by agree
.ment the thirty seven votes of the coun-
Sty are to be divided between Gilbertaon
and Morrow. The friends of the latter
defeated A. B. Cummins in his own pre-
lcinct, because he insisted the entire vote
must be given to sGilbertson. but Nor
rows friends moved to make Mr.. Cum
minis delegate at large to the state con-
Nention which will nominate state off,
GERS on the agreement that the dele
cation is to be divided on state Treasure
er.
Resolutions We're adopted instructingi
for Hull for congress. G. L. Dobson for
secretary OF state, and Lafe Young for
delegate at large: indorsing state and
national administrations and declaring
against Sinking any responsibilities
growing out of the late war with Spain
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-05-07
winaI,c.i,ick.

DEBORAH, May The republican
county convention was well attended
and harmonious. Following are the del
egates to the state convention: j. S.
Roome, G. ". Summers, A. Flaskerud,
r. w. Hazelton. w. II. Klemme, E. q.
sBailey,M N. A. Harmon. H. j. Green, A.
y. Cratsenberg, C. N. Goddard, u. B.
Whitney, L. 4. Grouse, John Young aud
.. NJ. Lien. The delegation, while not
placed, is favorable to Governor Shaw
for sdelsgate-at- large
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-05-07

". In convention assembled, declare
that we Heartily endorse the able and
patriotic' administrations Of President
Mckinley and favor his denomination
iat:thes Philadelphia convention. We en-,
dorse the capable administration Of
Governor Shaw.
We commend the course Of our rep
resentattve In congress, Hon Lot
Thomas, and favor his denomination.
We heartily unite with the republicans
of northwest Iowa In presenting the
name OF ]. w. Hallam. OF Woodbury.
county. as candidate for attorney
general.
We congratulate the people OF Iowa
on the UNPARALLELED good times that
have followed the fulfillment OF every
pledge made by the republican party in
the platform of four years ago. and
look forward with confidence in the en-
sdorsement thereof at the coming elec-.
ton
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-05-07

sDeWitt's Little Early Risers are the
Anest pills ever used. I'D. J. Moore
1Gillbrpok. Ala. They quickly cure all
liver and bowel stroub lss.- Az druggists.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-05-07
The Pytl,ian Picnic.

Special to Tines Republican.
I Iowa Falls, May "a meeting will be
held at Union by the executive board
of the Hardin County Pythian Picnic
Association. tomorrow to arrange for
the coming annual picnic OF the Pyth-
ian knights OF this county. This board
is made up OF the president, secretary.
and treasurer of the associations and a
vice president from each lodge in the
county. The board will select the date
which will be some time next month
and the place VIII be Union. that hav-
ing been settled at the meeting last
year. "A program for the coming picnic
will be outlined and other matters per-
ltinent to the welfare Of the association
and the order will be discussed and
acted upon. : The annual picnic of the
order Is a red-letter day for the Pyth-
.ians Of the county each year, as 1T af-
lords an opportunity for reunion as
well as q social mingling Of the mem
bership of the various lodges thatsis
brought about In no other way.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-05-07
Franklin

<. !
Hampton, May 1.-THE republican
county convention was held here. near
~ every precinct being represented.
The convention was called to order at
1870 by T. w. Purcell, chairman OF the
central committee. and after the usual
routine Of business the following dele
gates to the first state convention We're
elected: So
State conventIon-Senato WE. Har-
riman, Representative d. j. Patton,
Editor T. w. Purcell. County Attorney
John Y. Luke. J. II. Page. F. ID. Smith.
F.. j. Gessler. II. N. Harrison, Peter
Jackson. John A.. Hemingway.
Congressional convention ostmas-
ter T. H. Hacker. ]. II. Whitney, i. Z.
Stewart, B. F. Andrews. D.sI4. Clock.
"A. +. Refsnider. G. johnson, y. II.
Mawson, b. II. Mallory.
No resolutions We're passed.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-05-07
Chancelior sicclain Endorsed.

5ss C0o0CelIOr 01CCl0ln EUOOFOe0s
r Iowa City, May The republicans of
johnson county met In convention here
Saturday. but small representation
being present. Delegates named TO the
state convention are:
DR.. j. C. Shrader. chairman; G.. s.
Ranck, George W. Bale, John p. Stu
BILE. Col. T. j. Miller, Milton Moon. e.
]. Price. w. NJ. Davis, =. B. Allin. c. T..
Stewart, w. F. Main, F.. K. stebbins,
b. r. shambaugh. w. 4 Conant and G.
N. butcher. 89
The following resolution was passed
by the unanimous vote OF those present:
Whereas, Chancellor Emlin McClain.
OF this county. is prominently mentioned
as candidate before the republican
state convention for the nomination as
judge of the supreme court. and
Whereas His high standing and abil-
itysas a lawyer and his exemplary char
acter as man especially qualify him
for such position. therefore, be 1t
Resolved, BY the republican conven-
ton OF Johnson county, that the dele
gates chosen at this convention do all in
their power to make known to the re-
publicans in the state the qualifications
OF Chancellor Mccain for the office ans
promote his nomination.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1900-02-02

Several sepoys were suffering from
that African pest, the "jlgger,H whose
scientific name of PuleX penetrans de-
scribes him and his habits concisely
and we'll He is an exact reproduction
In miniature of the common flea QPnlex
.irritansD. but instead of merely lnflict-
ing a comparatively innocuous bite he
burrows under the skin, close to the
toe nails for preference, and then pro
ceeds to propagate the species.
Unless he is very carefully removed
the sores cause the most intense irri
tation and may lay a man up complete
ly. The usual method of removing him
is to widen the hole in which he has
entered and then extract him, intact If
possible, with a needle, care being TAX
en- that no eggs or young are left be.
hind. The place should then be dressed
to prevent fostering. Ii is not advisa
bic to march much after removing jig
gers. but unfortunately II is frequently
unavoidable
may mention that Lieutenant Colo
mel Macdonald once told me that dur
ing his first visit TO Uganda some na
tives caught a leopard IN one of the
banana plantations whose feet were so
thoroughly diseased from jiggcrs thai
be was quite unalile 10 move or 10 de
fend himself = Blackwood
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1900-02-02
rhllaaelphin.. Big cloe..

The clock on the Philadelphia city
hail is the highest in the world II
has the largest dials If the dials were
out of the way and tracks We're laid.
two trains could pass each other run
ming through the holes The glass in
the four faces is fastened there by a
ton of cement. fhe glass. if laid on the
ground, would make walk a square
long and ten feet wide The minute
hand will finish each years journey by
completing a ITO mile trip 1t is ex
pected thai this minute hand Will
travel 40 miles annually for many
years to come The clock is strong,
and the minute hand is phosphor
bronze and weighs 25O pounds.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1900-02-02

The Youths Companion says that the
descendant of Il New England Puritan
divine has in his possession an old ser
mon written by his ancestor which
shows that the preacher did not trust
entirely to the impulse of the moment
when delivering his discourses. The
manuscript is written in a strange.
grabbed hand and plentifully besprin
kled with marginal references Read
slowly here. the minister admonishes
himself in one spot. and Ito be given
out very loud and clear" is the sug
gestion for another passage Hurry
little. with fire. he wrote in several
places. The most emphatic and i'm
portant part of the whole sermon is
indicated by a much underlined mar
ginal note.
After hearing stories of this sanity
old time preacher it is amusing TO
know that he deemed it wise and even
necessary at the climax of his elo
quence to vel like one possessed"
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1900-02-02
PlNkED THE TEN SPOT.
A Trick at Cards That Puzzled Those
who Witnessed 1t.


Il saw man do a trick with cards
once" said Godfrey Ashton Of Atlanta,
which, although he assured me was
wholly trick and that there was no
second sight or mind reading connect
ed with it. has always rested in an
unexplained condition in my mind
There were four Of US at supper,
and the man in question sent for a
pack of cards, and handing them to
the man next him. told him to select
card in bis mind; not to take it from
the pack. but to tell the other two
men what card it was He was then to
shuttle the pack and pass it to the
other two men, who were each to
thoroughly shuttle it. The last man
was then to place it on the floor
I'm the meantime a large napkin
had been tightly bound over the magi-
clans eyes and his dress coat hung over
his face with the tails tied under his
chin, so that his head was to all in
tents and purposes in a bag He, by
his direction was led to the pack of
cards and his hand placed upon it. He
then proceeded to scatter the cards
about until they covered rough cir
Gle Of three or four feet in diameter.
He called for knife, and bringing it
sharply down, drove it through and
affixed one of the scattered cards. Re.
moving his headgear. he asked what
card my friend had chosen The an
swei' being the ten of diamonds. he
turned the knife toward us. and there.
sure enough. was the ten of diamonds
transliXed upon the point.
He swore il was a trick, but for
the life Of nae cannot see how it was
done None of us was in collusion with
him. | am sure the cards were not a
fake pack. and | am equally certain
that he was so blindfolded that it was
wholly Impossible for him to see. Yet
he accomplished it exactly as | tell
you" New York Tribune.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1900-02-02
peeulinr 10 ROLLER makers.

Il noticed n popularity about a Ger
tain class Of men not long ago" re-
marked life insurance agent. the
cause Of which | cant explain. My
business not long ago carried me into
one of the large boiler making shops in
Memphis and amid the din of the riv-
citing tried to talk to one of the men
| raised my voice to the loudest pitch
possible, but he was unable to hear me
Finally he said Speak low and can
hear yon, found he was right. But
the evening Of the same day saw the
man at his home and found that there.
where there was no noise. he could not
hear me at all when ! spoke in a mod
crate tone | had to raise my voice to
very high pitch in order to be under
stood
This was not only the case with this
man but | noticed the popularity in
all Of the other boiler makers | had
any dealings with" Memphis Scimi
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1900-02-02
STARTED a PRAIRIE FIRE.
An Army OfIicer Caused the Worst
One Ever Known In Kansas.

An Army OfIicer Caused the Worst
One Ever Known In Kansas.
The greatest. prairie fire known in
Kansas was in the year 1869, and 1t
was set out by an officer of the United
States government
One day in 1869 he and party of
officers from Fort Hays We're returning
from a wild turkey hunt in the can
yons of the Saline. The wind was
blowing hurricane. and when a stop
was made on the high prairie some ten
miles north of Hays this officer de
liberately touched a match to the dry
crisp grass in order to make spec
tacle. When the other officers saw
what he was about to do, they made a
desperate effort to stop him. but the
deed had been done, and the red
flames were reeling across the prairie
like Il frightened antelope That fire
swept from where it had beepmtartpd
clear across Kansas into what Is now
Oklahoma The streams and roads
offered no obstacles to ii whatever
While going south it had also turned to
the east and left trail of ruin across
Rice, Reno. kingman. Harper and 9th
err counties Thousands of settlers
were burned out losing their houses
and their feed. their horses and cattle
If the man who set that fire had been
known to the settlers. all the troops on
the plains would not have been enough
to stay their vengeance. AS it was he
suffered remorse beyond description
When the officers at Hays would bring
him papers. telling of the damage
done, he would groan and curse him.
self roundly. He left Hays for some
other post in the following year. and.
so far as we know, his name was new
er connected with the gigantic prairie
Gre of 1869 Kansas City Journal
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1900-02-02
THE MAN WHO WORKS.
And the SEan who Gets Through
Things the Easiest Way He Can.

And the Nan who Gets Through
Things the Easiest Way He Can.
THE man that is so far advanced
that he likes the work he is doing
said Mr. Stoggleton. has reason to feel
hopeful of himself suppose that the
very great majority of us go through
the work we have in hand the easiest
way we can and get through it, skip
ping the hard places when possible and
shed; but the next job will be just the
same There viii be just about so
many hard places in it, and then Wen
be wishing just the same that we could
get through that job.
"The fact appears to be that we are
always trying to shirk the present job
We mean web in a feeble sort of way,
and the next thing we tackle we are
going to do right up to the handle. but
when we strike that, when that be-
comes the present work don't we try
to shfrk that too? We do indeed And
that's what we do all through life-dai-
ly putting off our best endeavors till to-
HioiIoN Nllu VI a uiseldple 'pihS ~
do, isn't it?
But occasionally you meet man
who puts in his best licks every day
and rejoces in the labor He doesn't
care continental what the next day
is going to bring to him-he can handle
it. whatever II is. Just now he's en-
gagged with today's labor, and he does
that up thoroughly and completely and
searches out the last nook and Granny
He isn't trying TO see what he can
pass by, but what he can root out and
and he's the one man in a thousand
that leads all the rest and his pay cor
responds with his labors. - New York
SIM
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1900-02-02

1t is not generally known that at
least four out of every ten horses do
not lie down TO sleep The horse that
sleeps in standing position rests one
leg nj a time depending on the other
three TO sustain the weight of his body
The habit is a very dangerous one. On
" Il short time since a fine horse in the
stables of a hig manufacturing concern
went to sleep while standing in his
stall and fell heavily TO the floor, break
ing one Of his legs A great many
horses are permanently injured as a re-
suit of accidcnts of this nature, and
there is no way of curing them of the
habit
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1900-02-02
Dan Rice,s FRS, circus Tumble


Did you ever hear OF the joke which
got Dan Rice. the most famous Of all
the circus clowns, his first job under
the canvass" asked an old timer
NO What was itY'
Dan while still in his teens, applied
TO circus manager for position
What salary do you wautY asked
the manager
Eight hundred dollars night, re-
piled Dan
~'Ten you what III do. said the
manager.
"Well, speak quick, returned Dan.
I'm. losing time.
I'm give you 81 a week
"'All right. said Dan It's 60 -
Atlanta Journal
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1900-02-02
HELPED DEWEY OUT.
How a Russian baroness Prompted
Him TO n Compliment.

How Russian baroness Prompted
Him TO "A Compliment.
Dewey once attended a wedding
breakfast at which the affable Baron
ess dc strive. wife of the Russian
minister al that time. was present.
Dewey had met this famous woman
several times before The facial plain.
ness of the baroness was quite beyond
belief but she was one of the most
brilliant lovable and kindly women
ever elected to guide the social affairs
of the diplomatic corps in Washington.
A lady who overheard it tells of an
amusing passage which the baroness
and Dewey. who, if memory serves.
was then commander had at this
particular wedding breakfast. Re
ferring to leather said the baroness
amiably after some playful remark as
to the spick and span polish of Dew
ey's sword belt--he was in dress uni
folm-''the most remarkable bit of
Russian leather in the world is my
face"
Dewey was always a quick thinker
but this stalled him,
madam" he said after a pause. Il
am but rough sailorman, and this is
heavy demand which you make upon
me. am not equal to the emergency
"Of COURSE" said the baroness. tap
ping him with her fan. 81 should have
to consider you hopelessly rude were
you to agree with me. But you can
preserve your neutrality naval officers
are taught to do that. are they not
by telling me what really fine eyes |
have. They are fine. are they not?"
Thus assisted Dewey rose to the oc-
easion The baroness eyes were. in
truth. magnificent. Washington Post
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1900-02-02

a man must think when making a
call to leave his umbrella, oyercoat and
overshoes in dhe hall though he may
carry his hat and stick TO the drawing
room He must arise whenever lady
enters the room. and, whether caller or
host. he must never look at his watch
Except in his own house, he should
never find seat for another. He must
not offer his own chair to any one and
should remove his glove before shaking
hands. Leah Lanceford in Womans
Home COMPANION
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1900-02-02
Now JdenS
Telegram.

Cashmere stockings are now worn
with double feet, and to those who suf-
fer from cold feet this is very great
boon. They also do not wear into
holes nearly so quickly as the ordinary
kinds are so apt to doand darning is
not at all an agreeable practice. Fur
collarettes now have tiny gold chain
attached to them. so that they will not
fall off the neck when open, as was
their pleasing habit before this was
invented. Many valuable furs have
been lost in this way fallen off and
not noticed till they had disappeared.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1900-02-02

The seven sleepers.
Curly headed Baby Tom
Sleeps in coy blankets warm
In his crib.
Bob-o' lincoln, oh, so wise,
Goes to sleep meath sunny skies
Mid the leavesl
Mr.. Bruin, night and day,
Snoozes all his time away
In his cavel
Squirrel Red, with nuts-a store
In hollow tree trunk loves to snore
In the wood
Mrs. woodchuck, meath some knoll,
Drowses in her bed-a hole
Deep in earth.
FlowerAt bulbs nestled together
Doze Ill through the wintry weather
Meath the snow.
In the chrysaiis hard by
Dreams the sometime butterfly,
In -orner hid.
Oh, what beds So very queeri
Yet to each one just as dear
As yours to you'll
Youths Companion.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1900-02-02

People are right or left eyed just as
they are right or left handed. and just
as the right hand is usually the more
powerful. SO is the right eye. Only
one person In ten is left sighted. II is
very probable that the use Of weapons
during countless ages has had some
thing to do with the extra power Of
the right eye.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1900-02-02

Negroes are uncoRsciously humor
Gus The other day two roustabouts
We're overheard talking They met on
the levee after one had been absent
from the city for several weeks,
Hello. Bill; how is yer?" said the
first
We'll was the reply. de doctors is
give me up. but de police amt Mem
phs ScimitMr
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1900-02-02
RiI,,Dms Bracer.

Mrs Billings tasidel Goodness me!
smart looking husband and here John
goes along by my side stopping and
shutting What shall do to brace
him up7 All, know. tAIoudl John!
John. Did you see that handsome girl
looking AT you?
Mr. Billings with alacrityl
Where? Where?- London Telegraph
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1900-02-02
THE CANDY OF BIRDS NEST,

The Candy is prepared OF Bird's-nest, which
was famous in all the countries. We made il used
with engines 70 take the dirty away. and then
put it into sugar there is great OF s~eetness.
fragrance. and whiteness. every old and young
man are ought 10 eat, for it make strong
There are Two kinds Of boxes, one Of them the
price is two dollars and the other is four dollars
SouTn CHNA WAH HANG BiRDs NEST & Co,
No l47. Marking Road
= London Globe
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1900-02-02

The following is a sample OF English,
MS she is spoke or wrote at Wuhu, 100
miles up the Yangtse;
SOUTH CHINA wAH HUNG BIRDS NEST & co
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1900-02-02
silk waists For winter Wear.

Silk Waists For Winter Wear.
There are no end of silk waists being
made up all the time now and in many
new designs. one reason being that
perhaps few of the silks wear we'll
and consequently it is desirable to re
plenish ones wardrobe in so far as
these garments are considered much
oftener than we generally considered
necessary during the entire winter
The newest waists are made of two
or three shades of silk or even of two
or three contrasting colors. For in
stance, deep red and salmon pink
will be combined. or the shading of a
tea rose viii be taken, and one color
will be used for the body of the waist
another for the sleeves and still an
other for the yoke. All this combin-
ing of colors and of shades is a diff
cult business and requires some idea
of coloring hut the waists that have
so far made their appearance are so
exceedingly smart and novel there is
very little question but that they will
be copied.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1900-02-02
Whippany River Railroad.

Time table for passenger service in effect
March 60 1899:
Trains leave Whippany for Morristown, 80
a. M; 5.45 p. M. except Saturday; $50 and
50 p. M. Saturday only.
Trains leave Morristown for Whippany. 8. As
and 8.45 a. m 5.G5 p. m $50 p M, Saturday
only.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1900-02-02
Rockaway Valley Railway

Leave Morristown, for all stations to White
house, D., l.. 81 w. Station, $40 a. m; sos p.
IN Park Place at $50 a. M and 5lb J.. m. !;
Watnong Station. 8. 10 a. m. and 5.30p m.
Leave Brookside for Morristown, 10 q. m
and $3.50 p M; for Whitehouse, $50 a. m. and
S. p. m.
Leave Mendham for Morristown. LOS a. m.
and 3.05 p. M; for Whitehouse, 1905 q. m. and
5. 55 p. m.
Leave Whitehouse for Morristown, 500 am.
and 100 o. M Arrive at Whitehouse from
Morristown, II. 40 a. m. and TO p. IN.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1900-02-02

The Korean woman is so little es-
teemed that she has moi even a name.
She Is simply 'the daughter" or 1.-THE
sister of Soand 80
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1900-02-02

The street accidents of London
amount to about $500 year. nearly
ten a day
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1900-02-02

The trip by motor car from Cairo to
the pyramids is made in IA minutes.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1900-02-02
when Horses Go to sleep.

The population of India increases at
the rate of 3.O000OO annually
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1900-02-02
GOING WEST.
GOING WEST

Leave Morristown for Dover, 6.03, TAI, 8.42,
10.i5 11.53 a. M l.28 20, AL. SO, 6.50 7.2l
l0.03 p. M, 200 q. m.
Rates of communication from Morristown to
New York, $50 per year.
Family Trip Tickets; Fifty single trips to
New York, $50. Ten single trips $535,