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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-10-19
Alta is: iGalva o.

Special to Tines Republican.
Alta, Oct 19.-Aita high school bas-
ket ball team defeated New Elm yes
terday, score 10 to 10. Second foot
ball team defeated Galva high school
and town, score IL to 0. The football
game was faster than the Buena Vista
gam,, Galva contrasting stubbornly.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-10-19
KANSAS CITY CATTLE SHOW.
Fifth Annual Exhibition Begins Wit
Eina Attractions

Kansas City, Oct 19.-The fifth an
nual American Royal Cattle show
|opened here today with nearly 5000
|cattle, $50 sheep, 500 swine and 800
thoroughbred Angora goats on exhibit
The show is the greatest ever held here
A party of students from Ames Col
|lege of Iowa, is here to study the vari-
Gus breeds.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-10-19
q CHANCE TO GET RICH.

BY going with us to North Dakota
you can get 1856 acres given to YOU by
Uncle Sam. We have fine land adjoin-
ing these homesteads to sell from S. to
$40 per acre. Thousands have got rich
in this country and 1t will pay you to
get on board md go with us and see
what there is in store there for you.
Write or come and see us at once.
w. n. MOON. II. ]. ALLARD.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-10-19
Liverpool Grain.

Liverpool, Oct. 10.
wheat-steady spot IS I'D; De.
cember IS sled.
Corn Quiet; spot, As sgd; Novem.
Der, As AID; December, As 2ssd; Janu-
airy, As Id.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-10-19
New York Produce.

New York, Oct 10.
wheat-December $685..
Corn-Decernber, SOS.
Poultry-Alive, nominal: dressed
quiet; chickens 1915 fowls, 10; tur-
keys. 1907.
Butter-F'irm; extra creamery, 21h;
common to choice, 1921.
Eggs-Strong; extras, IS; thirds TO
seconds. 17@22; firsts. "a; refrigerated
1S@21
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-10-19

jennie am just ashamed of m,
face, it's so sallow and greasy. VIVA
makes your face so rosy and fair
Nellie-It was Rocky Mountain Tea
Thirty-five cents. Mcbride & VIII
Drug Company.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-10-19

New York, Oct 19-4Money was easy
at 1A@21a per cent; prime mercantile
|5A@6 per cent; sterling, steady at
4.85.45@4,s5.50 for demand and 4.s2.25
@4S2.35 for sixty days.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-10-19
CHICAGO Grain.

Chicago, Oct. 1g.
wheat--No. . red, s2@s4; No. 8 red.
Si@S2. No, ? hard SIG; No. hard,
17mS0: October, 81; December opened
I'd. S0SsmS0ia highest, SlA lowest.
Spis: closing at S0hMSaA.
Corn-No. 2 and NJ. white, 44la@
44si. No. 3. 44@4i1s; No. 2 yellow.
a5M a 45'a. No. 8 yellow, 45a q 45A !;
october. 1875: December opened at
sl4@44h: lowest. 49,; closing at
49, @f3Ss.
oots--No. .. sa1sGls5; No. 3. $40
s41h: No. . white. sstD99: No. 3 white,
3sa37. No. white, a4,a @351a; stand-
ard. 3Tlsd3s: 0ctcbe'. s4&; December
opened at So highest, S61s; lowest.
35ls; closing al 35ts @35A
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-10-19
Ranoe Of Prices.

The following quotations upon the
range of prices upon the chicago boaro
OF trade today were furnished by the
-Weare Grain Company; w. A. WATSON.
manager:
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-10-19
Nieihle Grain Supply.

Chicago. Oct. 49, The visible grain
supply is Us follows:
Wheat Today. sa.2s5.ooo bushels;
wear as,o, 27,6aio0o bushels.
Corn--Today. s,41l,oe0; year ago.
1881, coo.
Today. 7,sss,ooo; year ago,
1855. goo.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-10-19
Peoria Grain.

Peoria, Oct. 10,
Corn--Lower: No. 3, Al.
Oats-Lower; No. white. 351s.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-10-19
New York Excha nae
Money Market.

Chicago, Oct. 19.-New York es
change par bid, % premium asked
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-10-19
Duluth Grain.

Duluth, Oct. 10.
Wheat-To arrive. No. / hard s37ss:
No. / northern, s2Ts; No. 2 northern.
sos: on track, No. / northern. S27s:
No. northern, SOS; No. 3 spring, 77ss;
October, s21s; December, SSH; May.
ssh.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-10-19
e. n. Prin.e,s Grain Letter.

Chicago, Oct. 19.-Wheat-The mar
ket today has been irregular and nerv-
Gus, the opening was easier and prices
declined ssWA Of a cent under Satur-
day, Influenced by weak cables, bear
ish foreign conditions and favorable
weather One OF the principal features
WAS the heavy buying of December by
Armour and Peavy. which checked the
decline. The local crowd got short ear
~ and in trying to cover caused a
sharp upturn III December of / " cents
from the low point. This advance was
all lost the latter part OF the session on
general selling and liquidation on stop
orders, the market closing weak about
tile low point. With ] u cents lower and
December "a O.. a cent lower. Primary
receipts continue to ruin under last
year Domestic cash situation still
strong and a sale of 100000 bushels of
No. red is reported here to go to st.
Louis.
Corn-The market today has been
weak. with a loss of a cent In both
options. The principal Influences We're
favorable weather and increased re-
ceipts There was heavy buying by
Spencer and Denniston and Armour.
but the market weakened again later,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-10-19
FIFTY CENTS
A MONTH

A small bottle of SCOTS
Emulsion costing fifty cents
will last a baby a month";
few drops in its bottle each /,
time it is fed. That's a small
outlay for SO large a return OF
health and comfort.
Babies that are given
SCOTS Emulsion quickly re-
spond to its helpful action.
It seems to contain just the
elements Of nourishment a
baby needs most.
Ordinary food frequently
lacks this nourishment; SCOTS
Emulsion always supplies It.
Wen send you sample free upon request
SCOTT 4 BOVINE. 400 Pearl Street. New York.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-10-19
Milwaukee Grain,

Milwaukee. Oct. 10.
wheat--rregular: No northern
s6ms7: No. 2 northern, SASSY; De.
cember, sou.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-10-19
MinneanoIis Grain.

Minneapolis. Oct ~.
Wheat-December, SOS; May, 1875
on track. No. hard. s5N No. north
ern. S4&; No. . northern, S2A; No.
northern. 7e1Sl.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-10-19
Representative Hog Sales.

Chicago, Oct. ia few representa-
tive hog sales were made in the follow
ir,.y Irtc
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-10-19
ST. Louis Grain.

ST. Louis Oct. 10.
Wheat-Cash, s6ia December, S5h.
corn-Cash, A; December. $685. @
s9hs
oats-cash, s7@s71a; December,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-10-19
Kansas CITY Grain.

wheat-December ss@69Is; May.
69M 1904; No. 2 hard, 74@75; No. 2
red. SO.
Corn-December. a6M; May. So; No.
2 mixed. Al; No. white Al.
oats-No. 2 white. 81; No. mixed,
SO.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-10-19
chicaap Produce.

Chicago Produce.
Chicago, Oct. 10.
Pork-october. HOO; Jan. 11.77h.
Lard--October. els; January, $40.
Rabs-October, 500; January, 6.17k.
Rye-Decembe,. $50 55h.
Tmothy-Octo'oer, sos.
Clover-1o.50@lO.6o
Barley-Cash, 1865.
Flax-95 Q1.02.
Butter-Steady; creameries, 1870
201a; diaries, 14@1S.
Eggs-Firm: 1s@19k.
Poultry--Wealer; turkeys, 1915 a
10; chickens. 91a@1O; springs, 1O1z a
IL.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-10-19
BOONE GUN CLUB SHOOT.
Program for the Tournament to BE
Held November 3rd.


Special to Republican.
Boone, Oct. l9.-The big shoot of the
Boone Gun Club will be held Tuesday
November 3rd at the grounds Of the
club at the North Side Race Track
Fred G. Whitney, of Des Moines, of the
Winchester Repeating Arms Company
will be in the city and run the office
attending to keeping the score sheets
and distribution of prize money, etc.
The full program follows:
1st--15 target entrance-$1.50 so.
2nd--15 target entrance-S1.50.
3rd-20 target entrance-S2.00.
4th---15 target entrance-$1.50.
5th--15 target entrance-s1.5O
6th--20 target entrance-s2.00
7th-15 target entrance-$1.50
Sth-15 target entrance-s1.50
9th-20 target $500.
10th-15 target entrance-s1.50
11th-15 target entranee--s1.5 so.
12th-20 target entrance-$2. 90.
The prize money in each event Is
to be divided as follows: list high %
per cent, End high 25 per cent, 3rd high
% per cent, Eth high rs per cent. Ties
are to be divided equally.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-10-19
Cattle Sales.

Chicago. Oct. l9.-Some OF the cattle
ware made as follows:
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1903-01-22
Judge Booker Powell Dead.

After an illness of several weeks
and at times severe suffering, our
aged and excellent citizen, Judge
Booker Powell, is at rest. He fell
asleep at IL O'Clock and 25 minutes
Sunday night.
His condition for the past month
has been such that the physicians In
attendance held out no hope for his
recovery, and the family were so
notified, and fully prepared for the
Inevitable.
Judge Powell had been with US a
long time, and perhaps there was not
better known man in the county.
He was a Virginia gentleman, he
was charitable and liked by ell who
knew him. He was a farmer by occu.
patton and by industry and good
management accumulated a compe-
tency retiring from active life a few
yearsago, he moved to Butler, where
he has since resided with his wife in
comfortable home enjoying the visits
Of his children and grandchildren.
For fifteen years or more Judge
Powell has served as vice.president
Of the Mo. State Bank, being re elect
ed at the annual meeting Of the stock
holders the first Of the present month,
Notwithstanding his feeble condition.
Judge Booker Powell was born in
Franklin county, Virginia, Feb. 18th,
1924, and on Feb. 18th, 1S43, was
united in marriage to Miss Eliza Jane
Divers. To this union eleven chill
dren were born, seven girls and four
boys, nine of whom are living as fol-
lows: W. C. Powell, Mrs. W. E.
Griggs, Mrs. Laura Henry, Mrs. j ohm
Ray, Mrs. Albert Warford, Mrs. Price
Ray, B.. T. Powell, Mrs, Doug. Walden
and John d. Powell, all OF whom
were with him, when the spirit was
called home.
Judge Powell came to Missouri in
1916, locating in Pettis county. He
moved to Bates in 1868, and later
on was elected and served term on
the county court from the north dis
trict,
Funeral services were conducted
from the family residence Tuesday 2
O'Clock p. m, Rev. Chambliss oftlciat-
ing and attended by large number
OF friends of the family.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1903-01-22
THREE BURNED In
GASOLINE EXPLOSION.

Mrs. Chas. Walker, Of Rich Hill, No.,
Poured the Fluid in Wash Boiler.
Rich Hill, Mo-, Jan. 19.-Mrs Chas.
Walter was fatally burned, her
daughter fell on an ak, sustaining a
mortal wound, and her husband was
burned severely in a gasoline explo-
sion here to day.
Mrs. Walker had been told by a
neighbor that the addition Of q
small quantity Of gasoline to the
wash water would soften the water
and add to the cleanliness and luster
Of the laundry articles. This morn
ing she tested the receipt by adding,
some OF this fluid to a kettle OF boil
ing clothes.
In pouring the gasoline from an
open vessel some OF it evidently came
in contact witt, the fire and an explo-
sion ensued, The burning fluid was
thrown all over her breast ami arms.
Her clothing caught fire Immediately
and all that portion of her body
most directly exposed was horribly
burned.
In attempting to extingnish the
blazing clothes OF his wife, Mr.. Walk.
er was SO severely burned that be will
lose the use Of one hand.
A daughter, also grown, who went
to the rescue of her mother, was also
set on fire and 10 this condition, fran
tic with pain, fell to the floor, strik.
ing q protruding ak in her fall. This
penetrated the abdomen hear the
pelvis and inflicted a mortal wound.
Besides this severe injury che was
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1903-01-22

G. B. Parker had bills printed at
this Office for the sale OF his personal
effects on January 9th. He will
move his family to Kansas this
spring, where he has purchased a fine
farm. Mr.. Parker has lived all his
life in Henry and Bates counties, is
one of our very best and most pro-
gressive citizens, and his loss will be
felt. We wish him abundant success
wherever he may go.
From a private letter we learn OF
the MARI age on December 20, 1902,
OF Frank Mcnamara and Miss Laura
-Staiey, at the home of the BRIDES
mother in Mingo township. These
are very popular young people OF
that locality. The groom is an ener.
getic. enterprisiDg young farmer, son
of j. NJ. S. McManama, an old settler
and substantial citizen. The bride
Il an amlaDle young lauy, We'll worthy
OF such a good husband.
An old farmer sent his son to an
academy to study Latin. Not being
satisfied with the course Of the young
hopeful, he recalled him from school
and placing him by the side Of e. cart
one day, thus addressing him: Now
Joseph, here is fork aud there is a
heap of manure and a cart; what do
you call them in Latin?" ''Forkibus,
cartibus ct manuribus, said Joseph.
"Well, now" said the old man, ''if
you don't take that forkibus and
pitch that manuribus into that cart
ibus, I'll break your lazy backibus."
He went to work.-Ex.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1903-01-22

Mrs. W. A. Johnson, living near
Clinton, offers $50 reward for the ar
rest and detention OF her husband,
who ran away from home December
Goth. The Democrat says Of him:
johnson underwent a long and
severe attack Of typhoid fever last
summer, and this seems to have
changed his disposition. He became
dissatisfied with his business. and
simply quit it and fed, deserving a
worthy wife and children whom he
seemed to love devotedly."
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1903-01-22
Annual Meeting Of Share Holders.

Notice is hereby given that Their
will be q meeting Of the shareholder
Of the Bank OF Merwin, Merwin, Mo.
for the purpose oilfoldingan election
Tor directors for the ensuing year
and for such other business as may
come before them. To be convened
at the Office Of the above named banl
at one O'Clock p. m. on Tuesday
February 9th, 1908.
C. P. CATRoN,
Sec'y and Cashier
E. T. KIRKPATRICK,
12-2t President.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1903-01-22

seriously burned about the limbs.
To add to the family g misiortunes,
a son, who recently met with a kick
from horse, lies at home with q
broken leg as result of his accident.
The sufferings of the unfortunate
family are pathetic to behold.
LATER: The Daily Review reports
all the victims of the unfortunate &C.
cident on fair way to recovery.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1903-01-22
Wonderful Nerve.

Is displayed by many a man endur-
ing pains Of accidental cuts, wounds,
bruises. burns, scalds, sore feet or
stiff joints. But there's no need for
it. Bucklen's Arnica Salve will kill
the pain and cure the trouble. It's
the best salve on earth for piles, too.
25c, at Fl. l.. ucker's Drug Store.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1903-01-22

In Bates county. LEE CULVER,
6tf West Side Square.
For RENT OR SALE.-A good farm
OF 20 acres on reasonable terms.
Also have 2 fine mares and jack for
sale. j. b DUvALL,
*121t Butler, Mo.
+. s. Carrithers and little daughter,
of Colorado, were in the city ysster-
day. MIR, Carrithers, former bust
ness man of this city, has many
warm friends here who are always
glad to see him.
q. W. Buxton, Of Kansas City,
remembers us with remittance for
renewal, All our old citizens will
remember him as prosperous far
mer OF this county. He isnow sue
cessful contractor.
A bowling alley is being fitted in the
store room recently vacated by Can
- non 4 Weiner on the east side OF the
square. The fixtures cost 81 800 or
$4,000, and the place will be fitted up
to pander to the best trade.
Our old friend C. W. Shading with
his pretty little daughter BERTHE,
made us a pleasant ell, while in the
city on Tuesday. Mr.. Shading is
one OF our Oldest patrons and has
his dates set ahead to 1904.
C. E. Robbins, OF Amorett, was in
the city Saturday and favored us.
Mr.. Robbins is first-class auctioneer
and inserts and advertisement in The
TINES, asking those in need OF an
auctioneer to give him trial. He
guarantees satisfaction or no pay.
Everything is moving like clock
work at the court house and the new
officers who took charge the first Of
January are proceeding like old
stagers. The people made no mis-
take in their selection OF public SER
wants to transact the county's bust
ness; they compare favorably to any
the county ever had,
Our old friend j. A. Wright, whom
all our old settlers will remember, he
having been a substantial farmer
and prominent in politics in this
county, sends us remittance for re-
newalfrom his home in Chicago. AL
though having been away for num-
Der OF years, he is still interested in
our people.
A. McCracken, OF Deep Water, was
pleasant caller on Saturday and
favored us with a renewal. He is still
very lame from an accident which be-
fell him early in the fall. He got his
foot caught in the spokes Of a wagon
and broke the bones in his instep.
This has not only been very painful,
but slow in healing and will proba.
bly, leave him with a stiff foot.
Jonn D. Powell spent last week at
the bedside of his father, Judge
Booker Powell. John is travelling
salesman for the L. s. Starrett Com.
pany, manufacturers Of fine mechan.
ical tools, with his headquarters at
Chicago. His home is at River
Forest, Ills. He has splendid posi-
ton, which he is filing to the entire
satisfaction OF the company.
Stewart Atchison, ex circuit clerk
of the county, and s. G. Bevington
late OF Wintersett, Iowa. son OF the
old gentleman, who bought the Fry
farm OF several hundreds of acres In
this county short time ago, are TT
ting a land office in the McReynold;
building on the north side of the
square. The company is entitled
"Corn Belt Land Co." When the
carpenters and painters get through
these gentlemen will have one OF the
neatest places to do business in ths
city.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1903-01-22

WANTED.-All the lod feather beds
In Bates county. LEE CULVER,
6tf West Side Square.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1903-01-22

For RENT OR SALE.-A good farm
OF 20 acres on reasonable terms.
Also have = fine mares and jack for
sale. j. b DUvALL,
*12,1t Butler, Mo.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1903-01-22

+. s. Carrithers and little daughter,
of Colorado, were in the city ysster.
day. Mr. Carrithers, former bust
ness man of this city, has many
warm friends here who are always
glad to see him.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1903-01-22

Funeral services were conducted
from the family residence Tuesday 2
O'Clock p. m Rev. Chambliss offlciat-
ing and attended by large number
OF friends of the family.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1903-01-22

q. W. Buxton, OF Kansas City,
remembers us with remittance for
renewal. All our old citizens will
remember him as a prosperous lar
mer of this county. He isnow sue
cessful contractor.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-03-22

A man in New York-call him Mr.
Brown-is big and of chubby aspect
and is the father of more numerous
family than is commonly found in New
York. A visitor to his house said to
his wife, ''Do You notice how much Mr.
Brown looks like Tom Reed?"
Il don't see it myself. but it has often
been observed. When we lived in
Washington, Mr.. Brown was often TAX
en- for Mr.. Reed"
"Yet there is no resemblance in de-
tail. It's all a matter of general eff
feet"
''We noticed long ago in this family
that the baby looked like Mr. Brown.
So did the next baby and the next and
the next, until | realized that it was
not So f1tft tffst tie bts bte locked Ike
Mr.. Brown as that Mr.. Brown looked
like baby"
That's it! That's the secret of Mr..
Browns resemblance to Mr. Reed. Mr..
Reed looked like baby too."--Har-
per's Magazine.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-03-22
influence Of Children.

Childhood in it's weakness is often a
strength that resists tie strain Of all
the passions, and that holds even when
deep hatred exerts its power to drive
asunder
IF it were not for the child, would
not live with you another day"
heard an angry husband say to his
wife, when righteous Indignation drove
him nearly to Distraction
That was quite a number of years
ago, and now they have two more chill
dren to strengthen the bond between
them. This little episode of domestic
infelicity was recalled by some stats
tics that recently emanated from Ber
lin and which speak volumes.
These statistics have been carefully
gathered from the divorce courts. and
show that out of 1000 divorces $40
were granted where there We're no chill
dren. PA where. there was one child,
1879 where there were two children. GO
where there were three children 25
where there were four children. II
where there were five children and 10
where there were six children.-New
York; Herald.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-03-22
a NoteMarthx haze.

The population of st. Kil1a, the most
westerly of the inhabited Scottish isles,
Is unique one in many respects. The
people are the most lonely in the Unit
Ell Kingdom, there being very little
communication with the mainland and
sometimes not for months at a stretch.
Socially the islanders are practically q
commune. If the head of a household
Is injured or loses lis life among the
rocks, his widow ard family share in
the proceeds of thSr labor as if he
were there to take part in it. If family
illness prevents any bne joining in the
days work, he is asked to stay at
home, and his interests will not be lost
sight Of. ali questions, complaints.
etc, are determined eby their mode, or
LOCAL parliament, whose Judgment is
final. Early morning Conferences usu-
ally determine the d; BIS tasks
st, Kildians are a1Auost Industrious
and active as we'll as a religious peo-
pie, and on the island at any rate the
vexed problem of>churc!l attendance
has been solved Every man, woman
and child capable Of leaving the house
hold goes regularly to church. and
only some serious disability will keep
any person at h0ma.-SoOtti.;h AIneri
can
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-03-22

Deafness is largely matter of habit,
says writer in the New York Press.
know men who cannot hear you two
feet away, though you bawl at them,
yet at the distance Of block they will
grasp your faintest whisper. Some are
deaf for convenience, some for fraud
some for hypocrisy. Beware of the deaf
man. One of the noted deaf men was
old Matt Griffin, long ago an assembly
man from Griffin's Corners. Delaware
county, n. Y. By courtesy deaf mem
bers receive front seats in the assem-
bly,. while others usually draw lots.
When old Matt was excused from
drawing a fellow member hotly pro-
tested. But the old man is as deaf as
a post said the house leader. "Deaf!'
exclaimed the protestant. Matt Grit
fin deaf! Why, bless your honest soul,
he could hear a ten cent shinplaster
rattle in a bag of feathers"
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-03-22
The First Iron Shin.

The first iron ship has more reputed
bfrthplaces than Homer, according to
Chambers Journal. Both the Clyde
and the Mersey claim pre-eminence in
this respect. Sir e. J. Robson of Edin-
burgh designed an iron vessel in 1916.
which was not launched till three years
later, and it is said that an iron boat
was worked on the Severn even as far
back as 1877. Steel was not used In the
construction of merchant ships hulls
until 1859. Old salts were not alone in
their belief that wood was meant by
Providence to float. but iron to go to
the bottom. A naval constructor of
some repute once said: Don't talk to
me of iron ships. They are contrary to
nature" Now none but small craft are
built of wood in England. *