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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-04-01
TOPICS OF THE TIMES

The Oskaloosa Herald evidently has
a mission. 1t says when the Herald
gets in it's new home it will be between
the Methodist church and the Oska-
loosa Steam Laundry. great trium-
virate will thus be formed to polish up
the linen, the intelligence and the NOR
ais of the community" But why not
specify?
Mrs. Jones-Just think of it! That
fellow came and actually stole the clock
right off the mantel-piece.
Mrs. Brown-And your dog was in
the very same room!
Mrs. Jones-Yes, but that didn't
count. Fido is only a watch dog, you
know-Boston Transcript.
New South Wales is to try compul-
sorry arbitration of labor disputes and
both labors leaders and publicists are
hopeful of its proving successful. The
experiment will be watched with great
interest in the United States, as prob
ably nowhere in the world are labor
conditions so nearly like those of our
own country as in Australia.
Democrats in the Third district
might as well put out the pipe and shut
off the visions that delude them. Con-
gress is no place for Boies.
An interesting, not to say important
question is raised by the refusal of the
Marconi operators, both on land and
sea, to take and answer messages sent
from vessels equipped with DR.. Slaby S
wireless telegraphic apparatus. What
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-04-01
roo SOON 70 cRITlcIse.

Speaking of Cecil Rhodes, the Cedar
Rapids Republican says. editorially:
..,rhe humblest among us who has
lived honestly and unselfishly, whether
his influence extended no farther than
his own household, or was bounded by
the narrow walls of a school room, has
done more that is worthy of common
dation, more that is Of real blessing and
and empires who thought of nobody but
himself, and whose chief legacy to his
country which honored him and at one
time called him hero was a wretched
and expensive war which might have
been avoided but for his stubbornness
and greed"
But is this all entirely true? There lis
q difference between a life lived under
the lime lights of publicity like Cecil
Rhodes and another passed in the twd-
light of privacy. Nature deals in re-
suits more than actions; in types, not
SoiiS PiOooSSo AiSiA iiAS
Cecil Rhodes as she produces lightninlys
and tornadoes. Each is necessary to her
economy and progression. With Cecil
Rhodes she solved the problem OF South
Africa, for the solution is near at hand.
He was cruel, but nature rises on cruel
ty, or what seems such, from a lower
type to one higher. He made war, but
war lie invariably the herald of a higher
civilization than the one it destroys. lie
accumulated millions, but he laid them
at the feet of learning He burned the
primitive hut of the barbarian and slew
It's owner without remorse, but he set
the school house where the kraal had
been and planted civilization where he
destroyed sayagery and ignorance. He
was tyrannous, but tyranny exists in
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-04-01

road and is pushed at intervals by a
road tender upon their roots. The
purchaser of the crop sees to it that
his fruit is not stolen. The road COM
missioners have no bother about that
And, altho the sale be by auction, it
brings in considerable Every burgher
knows how much, because the sales of
highway fruit crops are published in
the local newspapers.
The general federation of Womens
clubs at Los Angeles, Cal, is expected
to surpass those previously held by the
federation The 1,200 club women of
Los Angeles are pledged to the sue
cess of the undertaking and thru the
courtesy and cooperation of the Mer-
chants and Manufacturers Associa-
la Fiesta de los Flores" May / to 3.
The federated clubs in that city will
keep open house during the biennial,
and will be centers for informal inter-
course of delegates and visiting club
women. 1t is expected that many Iowa
women VIII take advantage VI the op
portunity offered for trip to the coast
and swell the numbers of California
tourists on the occasion of this meet
ing.
Rev. William Walker, pastor Of a
Congregational church at Willmette,
ILL.,, is to give up his passionate because
t. ostv,e
to the ladies of his congregation. He
brushed his hair pompadour and it
didn't match the altar cloth anyway.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-04-01
The VOTING MACHINE.

In one of the voting precincts or Des
Moines yesterday the voting machine
WAS given a trial. The result was a
demonstration of the advantage OF this
system of voting over the present
somewhat clumsy and confusing bal
lot. The object lesson has. it is az
firmed, given occasion to a strong de-
mand for the purchase and use OF the
machines as necessary and convenient,
and 1t is likely they will be used by that
city in future city elections. Com
nenting upon the effectiveness and adj
vantage Of the machines the Leader
saws editorlaily: while in other pre-
cincts the eelction judges were labori-
ously paving for hours over ballots and
tally sheets, In the Fourth precinct Of
the Third ward the result was an
nounced in nineteen minutes after the
polls had closed. Even this short time
could be shortened. There was no pos
sibility of fraud or mistake in the count.
Every voter had infallible assurance
that his vote was counted as recorded.
In addition to the advantages of speed.
and protection against fraud or mis-
take, it is manifest that the use Of the
machines means economy in elections.
The remuneration annually paid to
election Judges and clerks for the long
hours they consume in counting would
more than pay the interest on the sum
which the machines would cost.
"A great many people have assumed
that the voting machine would be a
cumbersome and complicated concern,
before which many man would stand
hopelessly. 1t is not as difficult to vote
correctly as an Australian ballot over
which from to 10 per cent of voters
still stumble. For the instruction of the
voter machine was set up near the
polls and any voter who had doubts OF
his ability was shown, but most did moi
need preliminary instruction. Any mar
who can read and who has sufficient in
telligence to pull rod finds no trouble
In using the machine"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-04-01
rus NEW NATION.

There will be occasion for chanse
IN the political map Of the world on the
twentieth day of next month, when tue
ranublic of Cuba will become a nation
80 the world. On that day United
states authority ceases on the island II
assisted to it's independence and CUBA
trial begins.
!. /. soorcely to be expected that this
new republic will endure. The construc-
.,o, of IFS constitutional government
follows closely that of the United
States. but the island lacks the eie-
ments within itself necessary to sue
cessfnl self-government along the lines
Of Its constitution. 1t lacks the reason
able citizenship that makes govern
mont Of the people by the people possi-
h,a There is little doubt among the
better classes of Cubans that the re-
nnb,ic win constitute period OF tran
.s;t;on between. the protectorate to De
withdrawn on May 20 and anneNatioh
to the United States. The reasonable
view is that Cuba will be forced by cir
cu,nstances within few years to ask
for the advantage and protection Of the
American flag. Heretofore they have
Ind things done for them, hereafter
they must do them. This country has
spent millions and given lives to put
her ii, position to try the experiment
Of self government. 1t has accomplished
the sanitation of the island, has built
schools and set the new government
fairly on its feet with its face turned
toward success. 1t remains for Cuba
(. to follow the course laid out for her
This country hopes she may be able te
do SO. but the hope lacks much OF full
<a1a,.- :
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-04-01
ap Me11sA<
A Doctors Bad PLIGHT.

1.-TWO years ago, as result of Sc
we're cold, / lost my voice." writes DR..
M. l.. Scarborough, of Hebron, o.; then
began an obstinate cough. Every REM
edy known to me as a practicing physi-
clan for thirty-flve years failed, and 1
daily grew worse. Being urged to try
DIR. Kings New Discovery for Con-
sumption. Coughs and Colds, I found
quick relief. and for the last ten days
have felt better than for two years."
Positively guaranteed for throat and
lung troubles by George p. Powers,
druggist. Fifty-cent and 81 trial bot
ties free
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-04-01
A THOUSAND DOLLAR VIOLIN.
Picked Up by a keokuk Postal clerl
fnr TAn nollar a

Picked Up by Keokuk Postal Clerk
for Ten Dollars.
Keokuk, March &c. F. w. Werner,
the postal clerk running from this city
to Bluffs on the Wabash made about
$3.50 on a violin trade the other day.
An old settler at Bluffs had the violin
and sold 1t to the postal clerk for $40.
It is q Stainer and two other specimens
by that maker are held at $1,000 each.
Werner has refused $3.50 for his speci-
men which was made in Germany in
1866.
The Bluffs man won the violin at
poker from another soldier who cap
tured 1t at the battle of Lookout noun
tain. The soldier who lost 1t knew it
was worth a lot, but he only had the
violin left when he got three skies and
an idea that the Bluffs man had Moth
ing better.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-04-01
ALLEN NOT A CANDIDATE.
Former Nebraskan Not Looking +
Gubernatorial Honors.

Omaha, March 31.-Wrn. " Allen, of
Madison, is in Omaha engaged in the
trial of a case in district court and
while here takes occasion to put an ef-
fectual quietus on the rumored connec-
ton of his name with the fusion NOM
ination for governor.
Il wish you would say for me-" said
the senator, that both my friends and
my enemies if they would kindly alb
stain from further mention of myself
as candidate for governor. Most en-
phatically, am not a candidate L have
no more idea of running for governor
this fall, or of running for any office,
than l have of succeeding to the I'M
perial throne of Russia. am now en-
gagged in practicing law and editing the
Madison Mail; / do not know what
more delightful occupation a man could
q sl< -
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-04-01
Weld. ) Sharp AK.

Millions marvel at the multitude of
maladies cut off by DR.. Kings New Life
PilIs-the most distressing, too. Stom-
ach. liver and bowel troubles, dyspep-
STA, loss Of appetite, jaundice, bilious
ness, fever, malaria all fall before these
wonder workers. Twenty-Five cents at
George p. Powers drug store.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-04-01
IOWA OPINIONS AND NOTES.


renovated butter meets the approval of
the Cedar Rapids Gazette. 1t thinks,
sit just to tax this product that needs
moth balls and antiseptics to keep it
pure as much as oeomargarine, admit
teddy not butter. There are some peo-
pie who would as soon take chances on
c,ottonseed oil as on rancid buttermilk."
congressman Cousins possesses the
confidence and esteem of his constitu-
ents. He has never cast a vote in
congress but that has been for the best
interests of the Fifth district. No re-
publican has ever found it necessary
to explain or apologize for one of Bob
Cousins votes. That is record few
congressman are so. fortunate as to
make. That, of itself, is sufficient
reason for recommendation and reelec-
lion" says the Tama Herald.
The Boone Republican commenting
aditorially on the Molsberry bill says:
at s possible that TIE bill may becom .
law by the two-thirds rule, but we
believe the majority of the people who
understand the full meaning of the
measure are opposed to 1T and will up
hold the governor"
The Davenport Times ayers "Repub-
lican economy in municipal things is
always required after the democratic
administrations. 1t has kept the re-
publicans busy during the last two
years trying to get rid of the trouble
with which the democrats have loaded
the city"
The Fort Dodge Messenger gleefully
remarks Bankruptcy is. getting to be
a habit with Waterloo citizens
The Iowa Falls Citizen thinks 1--WE
are up to the matter of consolidation
of country schools in order to be able
| to pay better wages and get more COM
petent teachers and the benefits of a
graded school. Consolidation will even
tually come. 1t may take twenty
years, but time and trouble will bring
it." ~
The Sioux City Journal notes that "a
flunkeyish American manufacturer has
secured the contract for furnishing the
official souvenir buttons to be used at
King Edwards coronation
The DEBORAH Republican has not yet
discovered either necessity or wisdom
in the proposition to elect United
States senators by popular vote"
In the opinion of the Freeman Tri-
bune, by his veto the governor has
shown that he proposes to conduct his
office in the interest of all the people
and not in the interest of any special
class. The bill was backed by a power
full railroad lobby and passed the legis-
lation by an Overwhelming majority
But Mr.. Cummins had the courage to
stand almost alone for the people
whose trutsed servant he is"
/
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-04-01
Low Rafes,

Every day during March and April
1909 to points in Montana, Idaho
Washington, Oregon and British Col
umbia via Chicago Great Western Rail
way. Tourist sleepers and free chair
cars to ST. Paul. For information apply
to ]. A. Ellis, ticket agent. Marshall
town, Ia.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-04-01
On. WAY settIers, Rate..

Will be in effect from all points on the
Iowa Central road to points in Mime
sofa and North and South Dakota on
March 4. II, IS and Is and April / and
5, 1902, at very low rates. If you con-
template making trip 1t will pay you
to consult the nearest local agent Of
the Iowa Central road. or address Geo.
S. Batty, G. p. and T. A., Marshall
town. Iowa
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-04-01

Sweeter than the breath Of morn is
the breath of the girl who takes Rocky
Mountain Tea A perfect system reno
vator, safe, soothing and invigorating.
Mcbride g. Will Drug Company.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-04-01
Reduced Rates.

To points In Utah and Colorado via
Chicago Great Western Railway. Free
chair cars. Berths about half the price
of the standard sleepers. For full infor-
nation apply to j. A. Ellis. ticket agent,
Marshalltown. Ia.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1902-10-02
Yankee Drummers in Orient

The experience of two young Amer.
leans who recently spent six months
travelling through Japan, China and
the Philippines for the purpose of
soliciting trade affords good evidence
that there is much commerce to be
secured by Americans if it is proper
ly sought These young men studied
the Chinese language in San Fran
cisco and acquired a sufficient knowI-
edge of it to make themselves under.
stood They had, therefore, the great
advantage of being able to do bust.
ness directly with tn cir Chinese Gus
toners As it was their first trip to
the Orient they did not bring a large
variety of samples, but the results
have been SO encouraging that they
propose to return equipped with an
enlarged outfit. The method pursued
by these young men is worthy the at
tention of our manufacturers If two
young Americans can learn the Ian
guage in San Francisco sufficiently
to enable them to deal with the Chi
nese in their own country, others
can do the same.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1902-10-02
denly confronted by Reddy, who said
In quiet but determined tone:

denly confronted by Reddy. who said
in a quiet but determined tone:
Il guess I'll cash in
VIII you take 1T now or wait TILL
The rest of the question was cut Off
SHARPLY at the sight of a big revolver
which was drawn from some portion
of Reddy's clothing
Better listen to the man with the
gun; accidents with firearms are
mighty frequent said the big stran-
ger stepping into view. This rein
forcement of his enemy from SO un-
expected quarter decided the thor
oughly frightened storekeeper, who
pulled the money from a box and laid
it on the end OF a barrel.
The moon was just rising over the
tree tops and sending her pale rays
through the dusk when three tired
mustangs were brought to a halt by
their respective riders near a c1ump
of trees on the prairie.
One Of them was q big roueh-Iool<.
ing man who lowered above a little
fellow with red hair and face and
brown eyes The third bore a strik-
ing resemblance to a certain owner
OF certain mare which was
in Idaho that morning, and was
last seen trying to extricate her
self from tang1e of loose saddle
and fallen rider. The little red-head-
ed one was lingering a bunch OF stuff
which almost matched the young
leaves in color, but seemed TIC possess
some strong attraction for three men
who did not look like botanical stu.
dents.
What's the haul. Reddy?"
about eleven hundred
We'll. it wasn't a bad days work
but it was a durn shame to leave Liz
zie behind, worth her weight in gold,
she was
Eyes. you could depend on her wind
giving out If she run hard about a
mile; had to push that mustang for
all that was in him though; she was
feeling pretty good and came near
spelling the fun. Lucky she took a
fall and gave time to slide; would
MT want to be around when they find
out her tricks"
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1902-10-02
Reddy'S Fake.
BY W. CALvER MooRE


Copyright. 1902. by Daily Story Pub Coz
Reddy was not popular. A little
W1zened, sour-1ooking runt, who could
not shoot and could not or else would
not drink, had but poor chance of
being well received in a Western
boom town He had come over the
trail from Laramie a few weeks be-
fore, looking for likely ranch''
and that was about all that was
known of his past history, but in
those days a man seldom brought a
reputation with him; he generally
acquired it during his stay in any
particular place. His fiery head and
horid features and little brown eyes
made him the butt of some not very
friendly or gentle chafing. He was
sworn at, pushed around, almost
walked over, but no one could draw
him into fight. These things were
all against him, But Reddy had one
redeeming feature, he was a gambler,
and what pleased better, an unlucky
one. When there was a tarantula
fight Reddy was sure to bet on the
wrong spider; if he sat down to a
was sure to have a better hand, and
Reddy suffered accordingly. He took
1T all cool1y and made a good loser,
but the boys did not like him, and SO
he was marked man.
Another stranger had come to town;
big rough man, who was ready to
drink, gamble quarrel with any
one, and who Joined the others in an
noying Reddy till it looked as if the
little fellow would have shot him if
he had dared.
1t was pay day and the cowboys
were coming in from all the nearby
ranches to buy whiskey and gamble;
that meant drunken revelry, shooting
ARRAYS, and last but not Ieast-races
and the right material for a good race
seemed to have come into their midst
that morning. Reddys chief tor
menter was the central figure of a
group around a mare whose owner
had just arrived riding on mustang
and carefully leading her with a lar
lat.
She was as sleek and nice a little
beast as the boys had seen in years.
Her owner had stepped into the store
for drink, leaving her tethered to a
post Reddy's tormenter was fond
ling her and she nosed around him
and rubbed against him just as if they
were old friends, but it was notfcea-
bic that she seemed to be less affec-
tfonately inclined toward her other
admirers.
Looks like she might know you"
said a short, dark man who was
known as Good Graham.
Know me? Course she does" an
swered the big fellow, why 1 saw
this here little girl break the crowd
last week over in Big Medicine
What? shouted Good Graham
rs this the animal you were telling
US about yesterday? The one that
beat sharp's big grey for a cold hun
dred?''
Yes, and done it neat, too. She's
beaut, boys" Here he lowered his
voice so that only those nearest could
hear him. If he lets her run here,
you know how to bet your dust"
dy?'' asked one
What's the -perfesser'' got to say
about herr" asked another.
Not much answered Reddy.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1902-10-02

The big stranger who had been ex-
tolhng the virtues of the mare.
seemed to lose control OF himself
With excitement He pulled a roll of
money out OF his pocket and shook it
IN Reddys face while he shouted:
What do you think about it now.
hey? Can you talk to that?" tapping
Reddy squarely on the nose with his
money. Reddy appeared to hesitate.
Give you two to one on the mare
shouted the big fellow. Now what
do you think about her?''
Guess III take a hundred of that
said Reddy, coo1ly producing a roll of
b1lls that made the others look small
by contrast The betting was rapid
and reckless as soon as it was seen
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1902-10-02
How the Stairs Ran.

Judge Martin J. Keogh of the SUI
preme court, Winchester county, New
York, while presiding at the trial of
a landlord in failing to keep a certain
stairway in proper repair, took &C
caSion to question one of the defend
ants witnesses for the purpose of
obtaining an accurate description of
the location of the stairs. Judge
Keogh asked the witness. who in
this instance was the janitress of the
house:
Madame, kindly explain to the Jury
how the stairs run
The janitress answered, in a loud
voice: Well, yer Honor, whin yer
up stairs they run down, and whin
yer down stairs they run up
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1902-10-02
DIDN'T BUY AN AUTO.
Admiral Evans Took Disinterested Adj
vice of Cabby.

vice of a Cabby.
A story is told of how Admiral (then
capta1n) Evans was cured of his de-
sire for an automobile. He was rid
ing in one of these machines with a
friend in New York. After the spin
through Central park had become most
1nvlgorating the captain became ta1ka-
tive with the chauffeur.
You are the man 1 want to talk
to-, he remarked. Il have been think
ing for some time of buying one of
these flying machines for myself and
L want some expert advice as to what
brand of wings to purchase.
I've driven every kind of machine
that there is, returned the affabIe
engineer, steam, gasoline, electric
and all, and 1 guess 1 know EN- all
from A to. lizard"
We'll, now, my man - returned the
captain, warming up to the gentle
manly steerer, 8 if you were going to
buy machine for your own self what
kind would you select?''
well, sir replied cabby, eff 1 was
to buy one, I'd save up my money and
buy a hoss.''
The admiral is still without an auto.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1902-10-02
THE GREEN APPLE PIE.
Will Bring Back to Every Man His
BoyiSh DAYS.


Once a year at least the most con
frmed pie hater will eat a piece of
the sweet he condemns. And that is
when the first new green apples come
to town Hardly does he like to par
take of them raw, for he cannot while
doing so keep his mind off the funny
mans paragraphs which have BOYS
and that fruit mixed up to form a
plot But after dinner if there is be-
fore him a piece of pie, less than an
hours distance from the oven its
crust faky and desirabIy brown, its
inner contents of juicy, tender, new
green apples. Sweetened wisely and
favored with a suspicion of nutmeg.
he forgets everything for the moment
but Just that pie He forgets every
thing SO far. indeed, as to accept an
other piece if it is urged upon him,
especially if there accompanies it
some rich yellow clotted cream
Apple pie and cheese may be tradi-
tiona1, but green apple pies in mid
summer with cream to enhance their
value are delicious treasures of the
present--Boston Transcript
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1902-10-02
He Changed His Mind.

m going away he said, Ito make
my fortune.
This seemed to him the romantic
thing to do, and he was loaded up
with romance
In year" he went on, Il will
come back to claim you, but in the
meantime you
'.Yes2" she said inquiringIy
You will be left to pine alone"
4tOh, no. won't she retorted-
.rYou won,t?''
mot any Do you think you're the
only twig the tree?"
You won't be here alone?"
We'll, hardly
Then I'll be darned If I'll CO."