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Oxford eagle., 1902-09-18
THE ONLY TROUBLE.
Make Up for Deficiency
of His Eyes.

When Mr. Snow began to realize that he
was not quite as young as he had been, the
truth had disquieting effect on him, and
made him at times very irritable He knew
his weakness and regretted it, says Youth S
Companion. If ! outlive my faculties" ne
said one day to his wife, I'm afraid III be
the tecaiest man in this township"
His brother, who was bald at 80, put or
strong spectacles at 35, and lost his hearing
at 80 through the agency OF fever, had nc
sepsitiyness on any of these points, and was
q great trial to Mr. Snow
One day his brother happened to see Mr.
Snow in a cool corner of the barn, holding
the weekly paper as far away as he could gel
it, and working his head from side to side
with squlnted eyes TO decipher the news.
Soho Your sights begun to fail ye al
last, said the visitor, bluntly. We'll,
tain't surprising at your age"
Mr.. Snow turned on him an indignant
glare.
MY eyesight's all right" he roared
THE only trouble is my pesky arm isn't
long enough"
Oxford eagle., 1902-09-18
According to French meteorolo-

According to French meteorolo-
gist. cup of hot coffee is an infallible
barometer.
Put a lump of sugar in the cup,
he saws. "and then watch the air bub-
bles which are formed OF the surface.
If they form themselves into group
in the center, the weather will be fine.
If they adhere to the cup, forming a
circle. it is a token of rain or snow,
according to the season of the year.
Finally, if they separate from each
other and occupy no fixed position, it
is safe to predict that the weather
will be changeable.
Oxford eagle., 1902-09-18
Cause and Eject.

The Mont Pelee disaster was taken as a
text by one of the speakers at recent
nearby camp-meeting of negro Zionists.
He explained that the eruption was a re-
buke to the greed of mankind along the fol-
lowing lines:
''De earf, my fr'en's, resolves on axels,
as we all know Some'fin suah am needed
to keep 'em axels creased; so, de good
Lawd, in His wisdom an fo'sight, put lots
ub petroleum in de bowels ub de earf for
dat purpose. De Stan'ard Oil compny
comes along an 'strax dat PETROLEUM by
borin' holes in de earf De earf sticks on its
axels and won't go round no more; dere is
not box, just as tho de earf wus big rail-
road train-an then my fr'en's, dere am
trubble e"-Philadelphia Times.
Oxford eagle., 1902-09-18
Roomtng Business

''That lobbyist seems to have good deal
of the long green to blow remarked the
first councilman.
Yes" said the other, "hes working for
an ordinance to allow automobiles unlimited
speed.'
''Ah! in the interest Of the Auto club, eh ?"
"Oh. no. The undertakers' trust.
Cleveland Leader.
Oxford eagle., 1902-09-18
Household Economy.

Bramble-Why do you always agree
with your wife in everything she
says?
Therne-I find it cheaper to do
that than to quarrel with her and
then buy diamonds to square my
self.aJudge
Oxford eagle., 1902-09-18
CHANGE OF LIFE.
Some Sensible Advice to W0.
men by Mrs. E. Safler.

sDEAR Mrs. PINKHAM:-When I
passed through what is known as
schange of life,' had two years suf-
fering, sudden heat, and as quick
chills would pass over me my appetite
was variable and never could tell for
Oxford eagle., 1902-09-18
Dogs Fine Digestion,

The dog of sweet girl graduate from
a Rhode Island high school ate up her di-
ploma while it was still brand new, and its
late owner is inconsolable A good many
other things are tried on a dog, but this is
the first time that one has tested the filing
qualities of a high school education.-Seat
tie Post-Inteligeneer
Oxford eagle., 1902-09-18
Not to Be BIuRed.

81 will have to have three more days out
a week, and receive my company in the par
lor,D said the cook lady firmly
Bridget" replied the mistress of the
house, Il warn you not to push me too for.
You seem to forget that l belong to the
Housewives union No. F!"-Cincinnati
Commercial Tribune.
Oxford eagle., 1902-09-18

He-Did it hurt much to have your
ears pierced?
She-Oh, no. They have been bored
so much that they didn't mind it,
Philadelphia Enquirer.
Oxford eagle., 1902-09-18
Never stili.

Mrs ggem-And do you love me
still?
Naggem (wearily)-I don't know:
I've never had the chance!- San Fran
cisco Bulletin.
Oxford eagle., 1902-09-18
A Proper Subject.

Miss de Muir-He says his salary is
not sufficient to get married on.
Mother-Ah, Such a sensible young
man as that ought TO get married.
Puck.
Oxford eagle., 1902-09-18

Not Complimentary "Heclaims to have
speaking acquaintance with you" "Well,
| did speak to him once, but don't think
he'll ever tell you what | said. Chicago
Post
Oxford eagle., 1902-09-18

Mr.. McCall-Good evening Bobby, is
your, sister at home? Bobby-I don t know
| heard her tellin' ma she expected a pro-
posal tonight, an if you amt the feller |
guess she amt home.-Philadelph Press
Oxford eagle., 1902-09-18

For forty years Dr. Fowler's Extract of
Wild Strawberry has been curing summer
complaint, dysentery, diarrhoea, bloody
fux,. pain in the stomach, and it has never
yet failed to do everything claimed for it.
Oxford eagle., 1902-09-18
First Love.

First love feeds on ice cream soda,
and. like il. is toe delicious to las.
long Chicago journal.
Oxford eagle., 1902-09-18

Don't let the little ones suffer from
eczema CT other torturiug skin diseases No
need for it. Doan's Ointment cures. Can't
harm the most delicate skin. AT any drug
store 80 cents
Oxford eagle., 1902-09-18

One on the Old Man." Honesty, my son."
said the old millionaire congressman, is
the best policy" "Well, perhaps it is, dad >"
rejoined the youthful philosopher, but it
strikes me you have done pretty well, new
erthrless. Chicago Daily News.
Oxford eagle., 1902-09-18

Nothing jars an invalid more than to
wake up in the morning feeling splenoid1y
and then suddenly remember that he is sick
Chicago Daily News
Oxford eagle., 1902-09-18

Impossible to. foresee an accident Not
impossible to be prepared for it. DR.
Thomas Electric Oil Monarch over pain.
Oxford eagle., 1902-09-18

One had better be frst-cass OK driver
than third rate professional mann. Y.
Herald.
Oxford eagle., 1902-09-18

Nodd-"I think that doctor of ours will
give US someshingto stop the baby crying
now" Todd-"Why" Nodd-"Pm GO
ing TO move next door to him London
Tit Bits
Oxford eagle., 1902-09-18

Refinement is superior to beauty.-Las
cariS.
Oxford eagle., 1902-09-18

'Is the manager up-to-date?" "Up-to-
date! Why, he's just introduced game of
ping-pong in the balcony scene in Romeo
and ,Iulietn London Tit-Bits
Oxford eagle., 1902-09-18

Two million Americans suffer the tortur-
ing pangs of dyspepsia. No needt to. Burdock
Blood Bitters cures. AT any drug store.
Oxford eagle., 1902-09-18

Piso's Cure for Consumption is an infalli
bic remedy for coughs and colds.-N. w
Samuel, Ocean Grove, n. j.. Feb. II, 1900.
Oxford eagle., 1902-09-18

That man is worthless who knows how
to receive favor, but not how to return
ope-Plautus.
Oxford eagle., 1902-09-18

Obedience sums up our entire duty
Ballou.
Oxford eagle., 1902-09-18

stops the Cough
and works off the cold. Laxative Bromc
Quinine Tablets. Price 25 cents.
Oxford eagle., 1902-09-18

The fellow who sits down on bent pin
doesn't see the point of the joke.-Milwaukee
Sentinel
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-04-08

and had no blood stains on it. The
state closed its testimony at about
2:30 o'clock in the afternoon, and the
defense proceeded with their case. 1t
was very short and in many respects
a great surprise, even to the attorneys
on the other side. 1t stated substan-
TALLY in it's testimony as to the char
acter of the defendant. This consisted
of testimony as to the reputation OF
Lewis Busse as being a peaceable man
and law abiding citizen prior to June
is, 1901. The witnesses, six in num-
ben consisted of Dan Downey, grain
dealer of Allison; Mr.. Leroy, stock
dealer of Allison; and four farmers re-
siding near there. All these witnesses
testified that they had never heard
anything against his character prior to
that time. Upon cross-examination
the state was able to show by most of
them that they had never heard that
the defendant was quarrelsome when
drunk, and that their answers with re-
gard to reputation were based largely
on personal acquaintance with him.
which had not been unfavorable.
Chris Kruse and Henry Wignon, farm
ers of Butler county, testified that
sometime in the spring of 1901 Busse
wanted to loan them money, stating
that it did not belong to him. This is
supposed to be the money belonging to
his wife. Frank Busse, very reput-
able citizen of Butler county, was put
upon the stand to show the reason why
the father was not at the trial, he being
an invalid, but upon objection of the
state this testimony was ruled out.
An affecting incident Of the trial was
the placing of the aged mother Will
helmina Busse, kind and gentle old
German lady, on the stand. She testi
fled principally as to her husbands
condition, he being an invalid. She
also testified that Henry Schneider
had told her on several occasions in
the spring of 1901 that Lena Bussa
was crazy.
This closed the testimony for the de-
Tense. and after the introduction of
little rebutting evidence this morning,
it is expected the arguments of the
attorneys will begin at once. and the
case will go to the jury sometime
Wednesday.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-04-08
Grand Junction.
to Times- Republican.

Special to Times Republican.
Grand Junction, April S.-The
freeze Sunday night was severe here
the mercury going 90 degrees below the
freezing point. The little vegetation
started will receive set back. Fears
are entertained that the fruit buds
may be materially injured. 1t is not
thought that any of the oats and wheat
sown has terminated sufficiently to
be injured by the freeze. The surface
of the ground where exposed was
frozen to depth of one inch.
E. G. Albert, of Jefferson, present
county attorney, is here looking after
his fences as to another term. The
contestants for the Office of county
attorney are three.
The township and city equalization
board is in session and the old SOL
diers are contending for the $500, ex-
emption on homesteads, and the opin-
ions as to what the law means are var
ious. The boards are favorable to
strict construction against the old
soldiers. owing to some opinion of the
state attorney general.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-04-08
An EARLY CONVENTION
The Third District Fight Will Be
Settled at an Early
Date.
Convention Likely to Be Held
Not Later Than Early
in May.
Henderson's Wishes Consulted
in the Matter-New Water.
loo Daily Talked.

Special to Times Republican.
Cedar Falls, April S.-An early con,
vention will be held in the Third con
gressional district. E. Z. Corwin, the
Black Hawk county member of the
central committee has been advised
by Colonel d. c. Chaser, of Dubuque
chairman of the committee, to the eff
feet that the convention would prob
ably be called May S. Some Of the
members, the colonel says, would have
the call issued for an earlier date thar
this.
Colonel D. B. Henderson controls the
central committee, and the announce
ment of the early convention is an in
dication that he not totally ignoring
the opposition which has been stirred
up against him in this county. This
is the earliest date that has ever beer
set in the past ten years. The earl
lest convention ever held in that time
was in 1882, when. it was held June 81
and in 1883 it was held as late as Aug
ust %.
The colonel not only controls the
central committee, but the majority OF
the political machinery of the dis
trict. This little early convention
move is considered shrewd one fol
the present situation, but some of his
friends fear it will be used against him
in future campaigns. 1t is somewhat
of surprise to most Of his friends, as
they supposed he would not pay any
attention to the COPYRIGHT movement
They think that 1t would have been
stronger and better position for the
speaker to have taken had he paid nc
attention to the movement against
him. The dispatches from Washing
ton say that the friends about the CAPT.
tai look upon the matter as q joke.
1t is rumored that the Henderson
disturbance in this county may be the
means Of establishing a third daily
In Waterloo If it is launched 1t will
be on the west side and will be in
competition with the Courier. 1t is
said the movement is backed by men of
ample means who are strong favorites
of Henderson and it's object will be to
boom his interests. 1t is said by west
siders that this accounts for the atti-
tude Of the Courier of late. which has
gradually grown cold in it's opposition
to the present speaker.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-04-08
HUMBOLDT PRIMARIES HELD.
Prof. s. A. Nelson Nominated For On.
Nv Office Contested.

Bode. April s.-The republican pri-
maries were held in Humboldt county
on Saturday. A light vote was ex-
pected, as there was no contest for any
office but clerk of courts. In spite OF
this and the season Of year when arm
ers were busy. large vote was polled
Both candidates for the clerkship were
strong men, which brought their re-
spective friends out. Fl. e. Passig OF
Humboldt, very efficient and popular
man, was defeated by Prof. S. A. Mel
son, of Thor but whose home is in Lake
township, portion of the county that
has never been represented in the court
house.
Mr.. Nelson is a very bright young
man. He was soldier in the Spanish
war. He is working republican and
brilliant orator for his age and OPP
portunities. We expect to hear of him
in the future.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-04-08
To Buv Savior Mines.

Boone, April S.-The mine property
of the Saylor Mining Co., at Saylor, Ia
near Des Moines. has been purchased
by company composed of Boone men,
who will take possession at once. The
company is composed of the following:
w. d. Johnson and II. n. Garfield, of
the w. d. Johnson & Co. Coal Co.. T.
w. Carpenter, secretary of the Boone
Coal & Mining Co., and j. E. Brooks
manager of the Fisher Supply Co
The mines are located few miles
northeast of Des Moines, and are one
of the best mining properties in the
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-04-08
Officers Eiec,ed.

Special to Times Republican.
Washington. April s.-The South
eastern Iowa Teachers Association has
elected the following officers:
dent-Superintendent S. j. Fin
ley, Oskaloosa.
Vice President-County superintend-
ent Beniah Dimmitt, Ottumwa.
Secretary-Miss Eva Smith, Morning
Sun.
Chairman of Executive Committee -
Superintendent j. E. Williamson, Fair
field.
Treasurer Superintendent F. NJ
Witter, Muscatine.
The convention next year will be held
In one of the river cities, Burlington
Muscatine or Davenport. Oskaloosa
wants 1t, but will not be in line for two
years. The executive committee will
not decide a place until late this sum-
mer or early in the fall.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-04-08
MASON CITY HoLD.UP.
Two Hiehwaymen Attempt Robbery
and Get Smashed.

Special to Times Republican.
Mason City. April S.-Henry c.
Hasse was the victim of disagree
able surprise while returning home
about IL o'clock from a visit at his
brothers home on South Jackson
street. He was walking along on West
First avenue near where the North
western railroad running to the freight
house crosses the street when sudden
~ and without warning he was at
tackled by two men who demanded that
he hold up his hands. He was too
quick for the men, for out shot his
right hand striking one of the men on
the jaw and knocking him down.
The work of putting the other one out
Of the way was easy, for when he saw
his companion had fallen he started
to run and Mr.. Hasse then resumed
his journey. Mr.. Hasse carries badly
barked finger as result of the fray
The would-be robbers did not secure
any yaluableS
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-04-08
DISTRICT CONFERENCE.
Program for the semi-Annual Confer.
ence at Conrad, April 16.

Program, for the Semi Annual Confer.
ence at Conrad, April 14-16.
Special to Times Republican.
Conrad, April s.-The semi annua
session of the Marshalltown district
conference of the M. e. church will be
held here on April Ia, Is and 16. The
following program has been prepared
Monday Afternoon. April IL
Examinations Begin.
Monday Evening
Love Feast-Conducted by w. II
Troy.
Sermon, Text, I. Jno. 35-Daniel Nc
Gurk.
Lords per-Administered by the
Presiding Elder.
Tuesday Morning, April Is
Opening Services-Led by F. M
Coleman.
Disciplinary Business.
Written Three Minute Reports From
-(D Glass Leaders. (2) Sunday School
superintendent. (3) Presidents of Ep-
worth Leagues. (4) District Stewards
(5) Exhorters. (6) Local Preachers. 90
Pastors. (s) Presiding Elders
Sermon, Text, l. Jno. 3:S-G. E. Max
field.
Church Relationships-Eigh t Minute
Papers: % Influence of Methodism
or Other Denominations" M. A. Good
ell. (2) Changes in Methodism by
Other Churches" B. C. Barnes. (3)
What of Union Between the NJ. e.
Church and the NJ. e. Church South?''
j. II. Thompson. (4) Should All De-
r ~ VD1o
Tuesday Afternoon
Opening Devotions-Led by ]. d.
Wolcott
Sermon, Text. Jno. 3:16-C. A. Felt
Church Doctrines-Ten- Minute Pa
pers: () What Does Calvinism
Teach?" w. B. Davis. (2) What is
unitarianism?" o. r. Newell. (3)
"Fallacies of Universalism,' L. C. Clark.
60 distinctive Doctrine of Method
ISM" w. II. Foster
Church Polity-Eight- Minute Pa
rers: (D "Congregationalism.' j. p.
A. Hammer. (2) "Episcopalianism,' w.
j. B. Eaton.
Tuesday evening
Missionary Address-Dr. w. F. Old
ham, Missionary Secretary.
Wednesday Morning
Morning Prayer-Led by H. ]. Bow
der.
Disciplinary Business.
requests and Annuities-S. N. Fell
lows.
Sermon, Text, 1. Jno. s:21-22-G. H.
Kennedy.
The Church at work-Eight- Minute
Fapers: G) THE Future of the Ep-
worth League" c. w. Cleveland. (2)
What Of the Glass Meeting?" NJ. E..
Mitchell. (3) How to Improve the
Sunday SCHOOL, G. B. Shoemaker. ~
What About Revivals?" W. H. n.
Bunch. (5> What Becomes Of the Pro-
bationers and Why?" f. L. Miller.
f General Question Box. G. Van
Ness.
Reviews-Fifteen Minutes Each: %
"Merrill's 'Sanctification,' J. Mont
gomery. (2) "a Modern Apollos," Ed
ward Lee.
Wednesday Afternoon
Outlines. Sketches. Etc.-Six- Min
ute Papers: (D Sermon Outline, text.
spJno. ga. A. A. Brooks (2)Sermon
Sketch, text, II. Jno. Z, w. A. Pye. (3)
Sermon Notes. text. III Jno. 4, o. M.
Sanford. (D Exegesis, I. Jno. 3:9, T.
M. Nielsen. Coy Exegesis, Jno. 4:16,
w NJ Barfla
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-04-08
Opposed to Sunday Playing.

SreCfal 10 lIItt6-nepuUllcdu.
Fort Dodge, April 8.-Opposition to
the playing of Sunday base ball has be-
gun to develop in the city. On Sunday
resolutions endorsing the Nagle anti
Sunday Base Ball bill and demanding
that it be brought before the senate.
and that the senator and representa-
tives representing this district and
county should do all in their power to
secure it's passage, were presented at
the Presbyterian and Baptist churches
Strong resolutions We're adopted,
among them being one which strongly
disapproves of the disposition made of
the bill. as reported in the daily papers
OF April 4, ''as being safe in Mr.. Healy's
pocket"
A mass meeting of the ministers of
the city was held this afternoon to
frame a petition to send tosthe legisla-
ture now assembled in Des Moines.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-04-08
BETrERMENTs ORDERED.
Northwestern Officials Give Word fo1
Work at Hawarden.

Special to Times Republican.
Hawarden. April S.-Since the re-
cent visit here of number Of offlc-
ials of the Northwestern railroad, in
Guiding President Marvin Hughitt
General Superintendent r. II. Ashton
Superintendent Pechim, Roadmaster
McDermott and Trainmaster Daily
orders have been given to have the
yards entirely rebuilt, additional tracks
laid and the yards graveled from one
end to the other. 1t is rumored there
will also be come additions made to
the roundhouse.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-04-08
NERVOUS ESS
For It We Especially Rec
ommend Vinol.
Why 1t Is So High
tIy Endorsed.

| There is no need of our telling you that
Q nervous condition is serious.
Those who are not nervous will not DC
Interested in what we have to say.
Anyone who is SO unfortunate, how
ever, as not to be able to control their
nerves, will realize that any advice that
can be given to help them will be invalu.
able.
We want to impress upon our friends
and neighbors in this city that Vinol,
that great tonic RECONSTRUCTION is one OF
the most wonderful nerve strengtheners
that we have ever encountered. In
cidentally we would like to mention the
fact that anyone who is suffering from
depleted condition Of any of the organs
Of the body ought not to lose sight OF
Vinol as means to tone up tho body IN
part or in whole.
We have had cases come to our obser-
walton where Vinol has been taken for
nervousness with the most wonderful
results. Indigestion, sleeplessness, head
aches and various other ills that are all
frequently result of disordered nerves
vanish when the nerves are reinvigorated.
The following case IS one which bears
on this subject.
DUNKIRK, N. I'll cannot speak too
hiehly of Vinol. For long time was
a sufferer from nervousness. Ihad nerv-
Gus dyspepsia. l tried many medicines
but nothing did me as much good as
Vinol. It strengthened my nerves and
gave tone to my whole system. urge
anyone similarly afflicted to give Vinol
MRS. +. sTEIGER.
Because Of the good that vinol has
done In the past for nervous troubles
10 We feel SO sure that there never
has been q better general tonic offered
tothe public. We unhesltatingly offer
10 refund to anyone the price they
nay for vinol who after fair trial q
not satisfied.
Mcbride { viii Drug Co.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-04-08
ANOTHER FRANCHISE.
oskaIoosa Votes Tax for the oskaloosa'
Tama Electric Line.

oskaloosa, April s.-By vote of l.
266 for to 176 against Oskaloosa yester-
day voted a franchise to the Oskaloosa
& Tama electric line, and by vote OF
1928 for to 2s4 against gave 2 per
cent tax to aid in the construction. This
insures Oskaloosa two electric lines this
summer, the Interurban Construction
Company having been given franchise
en- March rs. Independent journalism
did not cut much ice. Oskaloosa's rep
resentative. the Journal, working
against the proposition.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-04-08
NINE ouAILs-oNE oFFENsE.
Peculiar Judicial Interpretation Of
Game Law by a Justice Of the

Special to Times Republican.
Cedar Rapids, April Sc. III. Nc
CURE. deputy game warden and con-
stable of Marengo, Ia. was in the city
over Sunday In conference with State
Warden Lincoln in reference to the adj
judication of an infraction Of the state
game laws at Marengo. A justice of
the peace there decided that man
who killed nine quail at one shot was
guilty of but one offense, while the
statute distinctly states that the pos
session of each and every bird shall
constitute an offense. Warden Lin
coin informed the deputy that he would
call the attention of the attorney gem
eral to the case and hoped by writ of
certiorari to obtain the construction OF
the supreme court so that should a
similar case arise In the future there
will be precendent established.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-04-08
Woman Fatally Burned.

Clinton, April s.-Returning home
late in the evening w. D. jacobson,
postmaster of the old town of Lyons,
discovered the charred remains of his
mother lying on the floor in her room.
The body was burned beyond recogni-
ton. She was alone and there Is no
theory as to what caused the accident.
She was IS years old.