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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-10-04

WHAT SHALL WE HAVE FOR DEsERr?-
This question arises in the family every
day. Let us answer it to-day Try Jell'O,
delicious dessert. Prepared in two min.
utes. No baking add hot water and set 10
cool. Favors: Lemon, orange, raspberry
and strawberry. At your grocers. loc. 927d
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-10-04

The colored paintings of poultry in Biggi:
Poultry Book cost $1,000 10 paint and re-
produce. The work was done by one Of the
leading live stock artists of the country
Bicycle Poultry Book costs but so cents send
to the publishers, Wilmer Atkinson Co.,
Philadelphia.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-10-04

Running sores, the outcome OF neglect
cr bad blood, have a never. falling balm III
DR.. Agnew's Ointment. Will heal the mos
stubborn cases Soothes irritation almost n'
stan,ly after first application. 1t relieves m a'
itching and burning skin diseases IN aua!'
1t cures piles in 3 to nights.
Sold by c. A. Klein.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-10-04
Lord RnhertS PromOtcd.

LONDON, Oct. lit is officially an
nounced that Lord Roberts has been APP
pointed commander in chief Of the Brit
ish army. Yesterday was the generals
birt lday
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-10-04
The shah Meets the suIt.n.

CONsTANWNOPLE, Oct. 1.-The
bah OF Persia has arrived here and was
-rceived by the sultan with elaborate
md brilliant ceremonies.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-10-04
CoIored Men Sail For Manila

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 2.-Over 900
men of the Twenty-fourth and Twenty
fifth infantry, colored, sailed for Manila
on the transport Hancock.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-10-04
The vinegar is naturally so sour that " "''
no use for its own mother.

Bicycle Horse Book is as full oil sooat 'ti,r,ys Ir
as an egg is of meat. Its motto rontje.
speak to a horse as you would 10 ,be
man." is the keynote of its treatm1n. a. chan.
whole subject. There are twen'y'nSS' ,v,ter.
tiers, including advice on feeding anI VICE, Wees.
ing, stable management, whims amo hints
ailments and their remedies, harness oG tbe
about stables, colts educaton' care have
feet, etc. Many of the illus'IauomI5 alom5some.
been made from l'fe The book Is '"u'h ;n cIo,h.
ly printed and substantially pouhu iress ,n the
The price is 90 cents, by mail; aq%iI pbro
publishers, Wilmer Atkinson Co.. "''
The bookkeeper should calculate 10 P''
on his own account.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-10-04

The washerwoman has to Draw the line
somewhere
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-10-04

When woman blows, there's something
in the wind
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-10-04

Sillicus-"What is ihe world coming top
Cynicus-"The end, most likely"
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-10-04

The active lawyer cannot say, "My COURT
ing days are over"
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-10-04

u think ] can safely predict an early fall, g"
remarked the banana skin on the sidewalk as
The stout man stepped ON it.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-10-04

We never have to sue for the ills that hesa
is heir TO.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-04-12
TO FORM RIFLE CLUB.
Plans on Foot TO Organize Anothc,
Shooting Organizationin the CITY.

Marshalltown has the best gun club
in the state and a club from which no.
iolher like organization has been able to
wrest the state championship trophies,
and now plans are on foot to add to the
sportsmen's circles a rife club. There
are seyeral rifle enthusiasts in the city
who have been quietly talking over the
plans for some time, and If a suitable
range can be secured, not too far from
the city, an organization will undoubt-
3edly be perfected. Rife shooting has
grown to be quite an enthusiastic sport
In mary Of the larger cities and there is
no reason why Marshalitown can't have
one of the best amateur yeams in Iowa,
at least. The city has several good
shots with rifles Of small bore. also sew
8eral who are adopts with the 5000
and guns of larger calibre. II the club
lis organized. as now proposed. and
suitable ranges can be secured. targets
will be purchased ana ranges placed for
the accommodation OF each class of
rifles, so that those owning the long
range guns can sho0r without fear of
sending stray bullets wnere they will
do harm. One site has already been con-
sdered, but matters OF rental are to be
looked up before deciding definitely up
on OrpanfZatiO 3S45{g
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-04-12
SHORT rELEGkASIs
Thomas H Tongue has been renomin-
ated for congress by the Republicans OF

Thomas II. Tongue has been renomin-
ated for congress by the republicans Of
the First Oregon district.
Leslie O,Rear, of Marshall. Mo, was
nominated for congress yesterday by
the Seventh district republican conven-
ton.
AT the city election held at New Brit
was elected mayor by a majority OF
300 over Ira Hicks, republican.
That negotiations are pending looking
to a combination of the gigantic Car
negie-Frick interests and the Cramp
ship building concern, is emphatically
denied by officials of the latter COM
pany.
+ The strike Of bricklaSers and stone.
MANSIONS has been settled at Joliet, Ill.,
on a basis of an eight-llour day and so
and As cents per hour respectively. This
is the first break in the building trades
strike, and other concessions are now
looked for.
Harry yardon, the open champion
golfer of Great Britain, had an easy.
task set him yesterday, in New York,
when he met Willie Dunn, former
open champion of the United States, IN
a 36-hole5 open exhibition match. Var
don Won by - up with 10 to play.
At a meeting at Lincoln of the grand
lodge of the Sons and Daughters of
Protection. Nebraska fraternal order,
it was decided to so amend the constitu-
tor as to permit the taking out of char
ters in other states. The grand lodge
elected officers and adjourned for one
month.
The kentucky republican state central
committee has issued a call for the state
convention to meet in Louisville May IL.
1t is practically settled that IL the re-
publicans are defeated before the SUI
preme court in the contest for state off,
GERS they will renominate Taylor for
the November election.
The fist birthday of William Booth,
general Of the Salvation Army, was
| signalized in London yesterday by the
receipt of hundreds OF congratulations
from all parts Of the world and the
presentation Of purse Of 100000 as a
result OF collections made during self
denial week Of the army. just CON
cluded.
The democrats Of Logan county, Illi-
nois, endorsed Bryan for president, and
instructed for Gen. Alfred Orendorf, of
| Springfield, for governor, for Congress-
man Caldwell for congress. Lawrence
B. Stringer, Of this city. for state sena-
tor and Mayor Jones, Of Lincoln, for
' the state board OF equalization.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-04-12
THE GR1NNELL NEWS.
\ Strangers Skirt Deal-lntcrest i,
an Atlantic Suictde-Locals.

Special to Times Republican.
Grinnen, April l2.-A smooth dealer
in womems wer made a killing here one
day this week. His manner OF doing
business was TO show samples Of skirts.
to obtain which it was necessary to pa s.
one-haf or more in advance, the larger
the advance payment the greater the
reduction in the price OF the goods. 1t
is estimated that from $3.50 to $500 was
carried ONT of town by the sentleman-
ly dealer. The women have not re-.
sceiNed the goods yet.
The case of suicide reported in the
II. r.. Tuesday. has an interest for some
Grinneil people, as Mrs. Woltinger for
inerly lived in this city. She was a
daughter of n. 3. Mincer and was mar
Tried Two or three years ago to teach
er. since which they have lived in vari-
Gus places.
When people arose this morning they
found a coating of snow covering the
ground. There is more than an inch OF
sown flower seeds, some have gardens
partly made, flowers have been uncov-
cred to the rude blasts Of Boreas. While
coal dealers are rejoicing at March OF
December weather.
Jimmy Prosser, a we'll known char
|acter for many years, cook by profess
sion. nearly a dwarf by nature, re-
turned to his old home in Pennsylvania
Yesterday. where he will spend the re-
mainder OF his life with a sister.
r w. Thackeray and Wife Went to
IMarshalltown this morning, where they
will stay q couple of days.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-04-12
They Don't Say Eyether,

"Hello." called a high pitched voice
through the telephone. SIS this Twig-
gins Is Haggcrty, in the back Of the
yards district"
Yes
This is Mr.. Fox Of Kenworth. Is
either of the firm in?
Come again:"
Il say is either member OF the firm
ing.
rs what member of the firm in?"
"lsither-either! Can't you under
stand?"
Don't catch it. Say it again"
The soft voice of tile telephone girl at
the central station broken in.
Try .eether.'" she suggested. Per-
haps they don't say .cycther' back OF the
yards. Chicago Tribune.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-04-12
Vhousnnds Of Niiners strike
HICKS ISN'T FAR OFF.

Representations for April Arc Res.
allied SO Far-Tornndo Period Ap-
preaching.
8 Rev Ira r. Hicks. the reverend
wea tl,er prophet, seems to have hit the
nail pretty squarely on the head in his
3prognostications for April. So far, at
least, his forecasts have beenTealized,
especially the storm period, which he
prophesied would reach its greatest
violence on "Wednesday. Both heat and
cold are prophesied for the month, and
a tornado season following the close of
the month. The forecast for the month
lis as follows:
One of the marked storm periods for
the month will fall between the 9th
and Nth. and the days in this period of
greatest intensity and possible violence
viii be about Wednesday,. the 18th, TO
Saturday. the 18th. Warm weather and
electrical storms beginning about the
| 18th will not subside entirely until the
14th.. Hot, humid air, with low barome-
ter and restless clouds. should be re-
garded as admonitions of dangerous
istorms at this period. Change to rising
barometer and cool, frosty nights will
illuminate the weather generally Up to
4 about the 10th. On and touching the
l17th and 18th the elements will again
Ereact into storm conditions. April
showers With the probability of thun-
der and hail storms and cool nights
with probable frost in many sections or
land touching The 18th and goth.
During the last three days of April
.reactionary storm conditions will be.
velop and pass eastward across the
country, resulting in another fall OF the
/ barometer. rise of temperature and re.
4 newed showers. Seismic shakes proba.
j bic. a season of violent tornado
4 storms is approaching
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-04-12
gprsa'g alarzdag
n. An.ler,, pre.n

The ANGLERS DFea0.
When city streets are dull and gray
And Office hours arc dull as they;
When. like q schoolboy back at school,
dream about the salmon pool.
Down from my mantelpiece reach
The idle reel and make it screech.
What glorious memories will be icund
In that exhilarating sound
The freshness OF the autumn breeze
That whistles through the rowan trees,
& The moorland mir, the grouse that calls
And, best Of all. the spate that falls;
The spate that as it hurries By
Bears down my realistic fly;
Ny Wilkinson. my silver Scott, s:,s..
Ny yellow Doctor or what not, ~
A spacious morsel to invite
The salmon's jaded appetitei AS
Humor this folly to the full Il
And give my listless line pull;
Asudden jerk that may feel
The thrill and hear the whilfing reel;
May fight again those fights Of mine
With strenuous rod and running line.
Isee him leaping over there.
a bar of silver in the air;
] hear the onlookers pronounce
Him twenty pounds IL he's an ounce;
His rushcs and his sulks begin.
He struggles-but 1 always win.
Incver feel the sodden drag
That proves me broken round a snag;
Life may admit of griefs like these,
But in nv dreamland to the leea
The chalicc of delight quaG
And always bring him to the gan.
Pail Nall Gazette
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-04-12
T,E HAlF RooTTrN sPlNET.'

mr. - ~ d
Beneath the raftefs, Hlsck md bess
The ancient Spinet stand
1he spiders o'cr its yellow keyu
Have ;sttstched their ilmy itfanda
Around it, weak and totterins ftans
The airy cobwebs blow
b lieu Of silken tapestries
That naoldered long ago.
But windy nights . quaint old tsns
Comes stealing down tbs stair.
Foe then she wakes the keys again,
A ghost With powdered hair.
The mice 90 dancing In and cot
To melodies she sung
When the fashion trod the minuet
And Warrington was young.
Around her on ths garret door
Her singing satins trail:
4 haunting sorrow dims her eyes,
Her face Is proud and pale;
1 But when climb the cracking stalf
The gusty moonlight falls
On nothing but the withercd herbs
That hang against the walls
And yet the spinet trcmbles still
To that forgotten tune,
The ashes Of Q cruinblcd rose
Upon the keys are strewn,
And yonder chest below the caves
Her gown OF satin holds,
& With sprigs Of broken lavender
Between It's faded folds
New England Nagsxine.
2 : b / q
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-04-12
THE iEl:UHLIG.AN CALL.

:
To the Republican Electors Of the
State of Iowa:
In accordance with usage, and in
pursuance of call OF the republican
national committee. and by direction
of the republican state central commit
tee Of Iowa, there Will be delegate
convention OF the republicans OF Iowa
held in the city of Des Moines on May
TO- 1900, at II o'clock a. M, for the pur-
pose Of electing four delegates and four
Jalternates at large to represent Iowa
in the republican national convention,
to be held in the city of Philadelphia. in
the state of Pennsylvania. at IL o'clock,
noon, on Tuesday, the 18th day of June,
1900.
The republican voters in this state
and all other voters. without regard to
past political affiliations. who believe in
republican principles, and who endorse
the policy Of the republican party, are
Iscordially invited to unite under this
call in the election OF delegates and
lalternates at large to said national con-
lHvention.
The national committee recommends
lSthat the congressional district dele
gates and a1ternates be chosen in the
same manner as The nomination of a
representative in congress at conyen-
lstions called by the congressional COM
mittee of such districts. In accordance
with said recommendation, and in pur-
suance thereof, it is recommended by
4 this committee that the congressional
conventions for the election of district
1 delegates and alternates be held in the
lefty of Des Moines, Iowa. May 10. at 8
4 o'clock a. ln.. at such place as may
/ hereafter be designated by this COM
4 mittee, due notice of which will be
given to the several district delega-
Itions.
i 1t is further recommended that in all
congressional districts the chairman OF
1.-THE congressional committee join with
1.-The member of the state central com
q mittee for such congressional conven-
u ton as heretofore recommended.
], The basis OF representation in said
4 convention will be as follows. One
4 vote for each county, and one add.
| tional vote for each 200 Votes or frac.
istion of 100 or over cast for Leslie NJ
!, Shaw for governor at the general cleo
i ton held Nov. 4, 1899. The representa-
tion to which the several counties vii
be entitledis as follows:
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-04-12
LABOR CRISIS
Contractors Convert Sky Scraper
Into Fortress to Protect Their
Workmen.
Will Employ Non. Union Men and
See That They Are Not Inter.
fered With.
Wealthy Builders Volunteerito Con.
struct Dewey Day Platform
Themselves.

Chicago, April 10. Contractors work
ing on the Merchants Loan and Trust
building. Clark and Adams streets, are
planning to; convert the new skyscraper
into a huge fortress. All the union
men employed on the building have
either struck or have been discharged.
in the last two days. and efforts Of the
contractors to finish the building inside
of the stipulated time, May 1, Will, nom
union men have, it is considered. prac-
stically made the work q test OF the
strength of the contractors and labor
unions in the present labor crisis in
Chicago. AT present all the doors and
windows of the building are barricaded
and the structure is guarded by a large
force Of policemen and private detect
ives.
The contractors say that a large
force of non-union men will be put to
work on the building at once. and
sleeping and eating accommodations
will be provided for them inside the
building, in order 10 prevent clashes
with union men.
Chicago, April 12.-ContractOrS. with
an aggregate wealth of s10,O0000O. vol
unteered to go to work with hammer
and saw and construct the big grand
stand for the Dewey day celebration.
from which the admiral is to review
the parade. The proposition was made
at the meeting OF the master carpen-
ters' and builders associations in the
afternoon and was carried with a cheer
owing TO the complicated labor situa-
ton this was thought the best way out
of a tangle which might have brought
about a repetition Of the fall festiva,
trouble.
Thousands OF Miners Strike.
Frostburg. Md, April 12.--Five thou
sand miners of the Georges creek res
gion struck last night, and began what
promises To be a protracted strike for
an increase of wages. and incidentally
the recognition by the operators of the
limited Mine Workers of America. The
operators assert that they Will not en-
isdeaNor to work the mines but will let
them remain idle until the men get
tired of inactivity and return to work
| of their own Nolition. On the other
nand, the miners claim that they are
prepared to continue the contest in
definitely.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-04-12
MARK ELS BY WIRE
chicago Live stock.

Chicago, April IL.
Cattle Estimated receipts, 11.5O0;.
ste~dy. beeves. 4.15a5.s5; cows. 3.OO@t
$50; Texans, 4.00a5.3o; stockers, 3.5O9
400
Hogs Estimated receipts. 10000
tof1la cents lower: mixed. 5.S0@5.60;
heavy. 5.45d5.65: light, 5.3oN5.50
Sheep Estimated receipts. 10000:
steady; sheep, 5.ooM6.5o; lambs, 5.SoQ
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-04-12
The TEXT was An RiEht,

The Scottish American tells Of cer-
tain young minister who. when visiting
strange congregations did not scruple to
fish for compliments. On one such occa-
sion he was invited to take dinner with a
them. Manipulate the conversation ~ he
would, our young friend could not get his
host to say sermon, and ct last he
text had today"
But the elder knew his man. stOu. AZ
there's naething wrans w Tie tsxt!''
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-04-12
chicago Produce.

Chieago April u.
Wheat-April, e6A July, sT5s.
Gorn-April, ss's; July, 3sssss aSs7aa. 4
OatsApril. 2ss4 Gl2s77s. July, 24ils.
PorkApril, 12.671a; July. $3.50.
l.ard-April, 200: July, 7.o7i..
Ribs-April. 700; July. 700.
Rye-MaS. 55a.
Barley-3sia6145
Flax--1.I7ss.
1imothye.4
Ciover-1.f5.
Rutter-Firm; creameries 14a1s, da-
ries. 1916.
EggsFirm: 11is.
Dressed Poultry-Firm turkeys Si4Q
70; chickens. 10.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-04-12
Nam of His Word.

Physician Why don't you settle that
account have against you? You said
when was trcating yon that you could
never repay me for my efforts.
Mr.. Broke-I meant it, do:tor.-Balti-
more American
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-04-12

A stubborn attack of hiccoughs Will
almost invariably yield II drop Of oil
of cassia tcinnamon) on piece OF sugar,
is given to the sufferer every 10 or Ia
minutes. This has been proved effective
when all other remedies have failed.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-04-12
81. Loui. Pro ducs.

ST. Louis. April u.
Wheat-Cas 1aas: July. 611s.
Corn Cash, 3shs. July. 3s5sa 3S4.
Oats-Cash, 25; July. PES
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-04-12
NOTICE OF HEARING OF FINAL

In the matter of the estate OF James Ham
bel. deceased in the District Court Of the
state of Iowa, Marshall county. April.
term, 1900.
To Melvin II. Hambel. Marcus b. Hambel.
Ella A. Lander. John Lander, Cora A..
bell. and other persons interested in said
estate:
You are hereby notified that there IS now
on file in the Office OF the clerk Of the District
Court of Iowa, In and for Marshall county
the final report of Lucelia A. Hambel, ex-
ecutrix at the estate OF James Hambel. de-
ceased and that the same is set for hearing
alta. m the 18th day of April. A. d. 1900 at
the court house in Marshall county. Mar
shalltOwn. low a. ut which time and place the
persons Interested may appear and show
cause. II any they have. whv said report
should not be approved and said exccutrix
discharged and her bond exonerated.
s LUCELIAA. HAMBEL.
4 By g. ii. n. BOARDMAN. Executrix,
ffrpv,pv
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-04-12
SMALLPOX At ALBA
John 2. Reese, President Of the state
Mine Workers, Ill With the
Disease.
Snow Storm in Chicago the Largest
Ever Recorded in Month Of
April.
Photographers on the Southern Rail.
way Ordered Out on a strike
Today.
speclal to Times- Republican.

Special to Times Republican.
ottumwa April 12.-John P. Reese.
president Of the state mine workers. is
ill at his home in Abba. The doctors
this morning pronounce it smallpox. He.
iwillb isolated today.
Reese returned Monday from bust
ness trip over the state. but it is not
Known where he contracted the disease.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-04-12
Peoria Produce.

I'tpIla,7 AprlI T.
corn-Easier: 2ss.
oats-Easy; No. 3. white. 2s@2shs.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-04-12
NEW WEATHER RECORD.
Heaviest snow storm Ever II recorded.
fnChicnrOf,, Auryl

Heaviest snow storm Ever Recorded
nChicago in April.
Chicago. April 122.-O over three inches
of snow has fallen in this city during
the past eighteen hours, breaking all
previous records for the weather bu-
reau for April snowfalis The snow
ceased falling about 3 o'clock this
morning, but the weather still remains
threatening. The snowfall was general
turnout the Mississippi valley and lake
region.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-04-12

All. well, she vanished a long time ago!
She had Joys and regrets that we all must know.
But she rests with her lover in changeless repose.
And perchance remembers it ALL Who knowsi
Philadelphia Inquirer.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-04-12
TELEGRAPHERs ORDERED OUT.
strike on the southern Railway In

strike on the Southern Railway ln-.
auguratcd Today.
Atlanta, Ga, April 12.-President w
". Powell, of the Order of Railway
Photographers, has ordered a strike Of
photographers and other station em-
pleyes of the Southern railway, to be-
gin at II o'clock today. About 1000 men
are affected.