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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-03-20
rupLlsnEp DAILY BY THE
THE MAN WITH THE SPADE.

When Colombia shall have ratified
the Panama canal treaty, as will doubt
less be accomplished within few
weeks, the difficulties in the way of a
great water thoroughfaIe between the
Atlantic and Pacific will have become
purely physical 1t is to be hoped that
no minor differences may be permitted
to delay ratification OF the treaty by
Colombia. Non-essentia,s should be set
aside and complete settlement of the
matter be concluded as rapidly as
consistent with proper caution. The in
calculable economy of the great water
way, now fairly in sight, is sufficient
excuse for dignified haste
The last shovelful os earth which
shall complete the canal Will mark an
historical epoch in engineering and in
commerce. The isthmian ship thor
oughfare is destined TO become the
great commercial highway of the
world. Thru it the inestimable volume
of a worlds traffic will ebb and flow in
terminably.
To achieve the treaty was triumph
of craftsmanship and diplomacy from
the abrogation of the Clayton Bulwer
treaty to the ratification of that with
the Colombian states. To complete the
canal iS a glorious task for the nation
which has undertaken it. Its compile
ton will bring true the dreams Of 400
years and satisfy the desire of the ma
lions. Partisanship should not delay
but an entire nation should speed its
accomplishment. The diplomat and
statesman have had their day. Enter
the engineer and the .aborer with the
srade.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-03-20
MORE IOWA IDEAS.

The plan of curing people in Iowa
addicted to the excessive use of intoxi-
cants by sending them to the inebriate
ward established in the state hospi-
tails for the insane for treatment, has
attracted the attention of Harper's
Weekly. After reviewing the merits
of the plan and contrasting it with
the system used in New York, the edi-
tor remarks that the Iowa idea seems
pretty sound" Really there is no limit
to the application of the Iowa idea.
If the farmers raise huge hogs, it is
designated as the Iowa idea: if corn
stalks grow above six feet the Iowa
i6ea is to blame. Go where we will we
can not escape it; hide as ingeniously
as we may we are pursued by the
phantom. Even our Dreams if this
thing keeps up, will be disturbed by it
and we will become gibbering idiots.
fit neighbors for the dipsomaniacs in
the next corridor.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-03-20
THE CUBAN TREATY.

A Cuban reciprocity treaty was rat
flied yesterday. 1t was practically a
new treaty, three amendments tackled
on at the behest of the beet sugar OPP
position giving a change Of complexion
to the treaty that offers small encour-
agement to advocates of the policy of
reciprocity. A twenty per cent reduc-
ton on Cuban sugar to operate only
under the Dingley rates. the addition
of cattle to schedule c at a production of
forty per cent, a provision that no
changes shall be made in the tariff on
sugar from any other country while the
Cuban treaty remains effective and the
declaration that the Cuban treaty shall
not go into effect until approved by
congress are the gist of the amend
ments.
The treaty sanctioned yesterday is
not the original as ratified by the Gu
ban senate but an amended and emas-
culated agreement shorn of its virility
and deprived of its benefcence. 1t is
far from decisive and brings no actual
settlement. The amendment carrying
the treaty to the house for its approval
opens the door for another interminable
discussion and further filibustering.
The ratification with its amendatory
string is practically defeat of the
aims and purposes OF the original
treaty.
The senate's action yesterday seems
a practical postponement of the treaty
ification by the Cubans, and meanwhile
depriyes the manufacturers and pro-
ducers OF the United States of the
advantage in Cuban trade reciprocal
relations are intended to promote.
There is in 1t no shadow of present
assistance to Cuban producers, and
most regrettable of all to that strong
wing of the republican party which
conforms to the principles of reciproc-
ity as advocated by Blaine and Nc
Kinley, is the practical confirmation
of Senator Cullom's conclusion that the
reciprocity treaties are confronted by
almost insurmountable opposition. The
debate and the vote upon the Cuban
treaty is another evidence of the ease
with which a minority properly manip-
ulated may defeat popular legisla-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-03-20
TOPICS OF THE TIMES

The Automotor Journal, of London,
describes a new traction engine called
/ the "pedrail," which literally walks up
stairs with the stride and sure-footed-
ness of an elephant, and hauls loads far
in excess of those the wheeled traction
| engine can move.
| The North Carolina delegation to the
Fifty eighth congress will be solidly
democratic, democratic successor in
the senate to Jeter Pritchard having
been chosen. In one OF the districts
there was pending until the death re-
Gently of James M. Moody, contest
lmade by him for the 5ea. Of James M.
Cudger, Jr, the democratic candidate.
| On the return OF the votes canvassed
Gudger received 1900 and Moody H.
1917, democratic plurality of only 1873.
The Tenth North Carolina district is
made up OF mountain counties in the
county, of historic memory, among
Them, and is inhabited almost exclu-
sively by white voters.
The capital invested in manufactures
lin Arizona increased from 100000 in
| 1890 to $10,000,000 in 1900: the capital
Invested in New Mexico from $685., 900
TO $2,7oOOO0, and in Oklahoma from
$4,000 TO s2.330,OO0 in the same period.
There are 5000 farms in Arizona, 10000
I'm New Mexico and $4,000 in Oklahoma.
ass
A wireless teIegraphy apparatus is to
be installed upon a New York Central
express train as an experiment. The
advantage to passengers is obvious
The passengers with imperative bust
lness to transact might dispatch and re-
lceive important communications while
er route at Il great saving of time and
.exation. If. as proposed, the system
should be further applied to the rail-
road service and train dispatchers be
given direct communication WIN train
crews the liability Of collisions and dis
asters OF similar nature may be reduced
to a very large degree. me night serv-
ice to passengers would also be of high
utility.
The deaths of General Badly" Smith
and of General William B. Franklin
reduce to eighteen the number
OF major generals Ct the civil
war who still survive. There
were 1872 general officers of this rank
during the war. The survivors are:
Cassius M. Clay, Napoleon j. I. Dana,
Granville NJ. Dodge, Francis Fessenden,
Benjamin H. Grierson, Schuyler Ham
ilton, oliver o. Howard, Alexander
McCook, Wesley Merritt Nelson
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-03-20
MR.. CUMMINS' ATTITUDE.
TDayenporf Ren,,hlican

This speech was a great one not
only because of the cogently logical
argument used in Ii by the eloquent
governor, but because 1t was taken and
will continue to be taken as being n
pretty accurate outline of the platform
the republican party will adopt at the
next national convention. There can
be little doubt that the principles ad-
vocated by Governor Cummins in this
speech met with the approval of the
president. who would. beyond question.
like to have just such a platform to
run on during the campaign year
from next fan. as the one the chief ex-
ecutive of Iowa declares himself as
favoring Moreover, Governor Cum
Minis has within the last two years
become a conspicuous national leader,
of republican thought. and is justly re-
garded as second to no other Iowan in
his influence with the party turnout
the union. Hence. his utterances have
great weight in all parts of the coun-
try and his address delivered in coun-
ty convention in this state, was read
eagerly by millions IN all the other
states.
The attitude of Governor Cummins
is not at all that of a radical. but
rather that of one who protests against
an ultra conservatism. which, as he
believes, takes no intelligent notice of
the changed conditions of commerce
in the last few years, and affirms that
because Il certain measure was wholly
good at certain time in the past, it
must of necessity be wholly good for
all time to come. He declares there is
danger, not only to the party, but to
the business interests of the country,
to the farmer and the laborer, as we'll
as to the manufacturer, the banker and
the merchant, in such a hard holding
to the efficiency of old legislation to
deal with new problems.
The Polk county convention, 1T is to
be noted, left in the hands of the Cover
nor the selection of the delegates to
the state convention which will renom-
mate him ana will adopt a platform in
with the ideas of the last
Iowa platform, with the chief planks
tariff revision and reciprocity. Who
can seriously doubt that these will be
planks also in the next republican ma
tional platform?
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-03-20
The Stomach is the Man.

A weak stomach weakens the man
because it can not transform the food
he eats into nourishment. Health and
strength can not be restored to any
sick man or weak woman without first
restoring health and strength to the
stomach. A weak stomach can not d.
gest enough food to feed the tissues and
revive the tired and run down limbs
and organs of the body. Kodol Dyspep-
STA Cure cleanses. purifies. sweetens
and strengthens tie glands and mem
branes of the stomach. and cures in
digestion. dyspepsia and all stomach
troubles.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-03-20
Little Stories Of BID Men.

Governor Odell of New York was
present the other day at the hearing
of certain charges against Sheriff
Kaiser of Erie county. He asked one
witness if he received anything for
working for the democratic ticket.
only a handshake," was the reply.
That's all anybody can get out of
politics." said the governor, gloomily.
In answer to similar question an
other witness said with emphasis: II
am democrat Said Mr.. Odell: There
is reason to, believe that you are not
alone for another great man made
this same remark on one occasion"
The late Thomas b. Reed was without
the fear OF man, but he never did have
much nerve at poker, reports the New
York Times. A few may still recall
little game in a back room in Portland,
when the limit was n dollar and a GER
tain sharp-faced little man sorely veXed
the great speaker of the house. The
little man seemed to be getting all the
bad cards which he threw down with
ordinations of disgust. At last he
made bet, and all the players dropped
out except Mr.. Reed. who eyed his
own three aces complacently and raised
him heavily. The little man snckered,
and came back with an equally heavy
raise. Mr.. Reed opened his round, lit
tie mouth, blinked his little black eyes
and gurgled with uneasiness; but he
showed his chips onto the pile and put
an extra red on top. The little man
covered the red. then deftly swept the
whole of his stack onto the board and
eyed the great man with a superior
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-03-20

There was great ju5llation on the
floor of the house when news was re-
ceived there that Congressman Ball, of
Delaware. had been elected one of the
senators from that state. Later he was
escorted to the senate chamber, where
the congratulations took such a noisy
form that President Pro Tenn Frye felt
called upon to give q few warning taps
With his gavel. DR.. R;.'l will be one
of the youngest senators. He is not
yet 43 and graduates to the upper legis-
lative branch after Only two years
service in the house. Dusing the after
noon he had occasion to give illustra-
lions of the pronunciation of the name
of his colleague. 1T is .A-lee,'' said the
new senator. as he accented the last
-sYllable distinctly.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-03-20
IL Saved His Leo.

P. A. Danforth. of LAGRANGE, Ca,
suffered for six months with a fright
full running sore on his leg; but writes
that Bucklen's Arnica Salve wholly
cured it in five days. For ulcers,
wounds and piles it's tie best salve in
the world. Cure guaranteed. Only 25
cents. Sold by George P. Powers. drug
p;st
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-03-20
More Riots.

Disturbances of strikers are not
nearly as grave as an individual disor-
der Of the system. Ovcrwork. loss of
sleep and nervous tension will be fol-
lowed by an utter collapse unless re-
liable remedy is Immediately employed.
There's nothing so efficient to cure
disorders of the liver or kidneys as
Electric Bitters. It's wonderful tonic
and effective nervine and the greatest
all-around medicine for run down sys-
tens. 1t dispels nervousness, rheuma-
tism and neuralgia and expels malaria
germs. Only so cents and satisfaction
guaranteed by George F. Powers, drug
gist.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-03-20

Joseph Girouard. of Spencer, Mass.
has grown weary of his debtors who
can not afford to pay him what they
owe and the other day announced that
he would give receipts in full to alt
who applied, provided the debtors
would aver they We're unable to meet
their obligations. No matter whether
i; is $40 or 800 or s1.Ge0," he declared.
any man who says he can not pay it
shall have a receipt. ] want to feel
kindly toward all the people and not
have them burdened With any debts to
me- Mr.. Grouard is a French
Canadian, who made a fortune in the
livery business and afterward built up
a fins trade in importing Canadian
horses, bringing in about 10000 during
his career in that line.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-03-20

T. p. O'Connor says that one of the
funniest experiences that ever John
Dillon had was While he was on q tour
of this country. Mr.. Dillon, is of very
slight frame and looks rather nelan-
choly. He and Parnell appeared on the
same platform III an eastern city at q
time when famine threatened Ireland.
After the meeting the chairman took
Mr.. Dillon by the hand and with tears
in his eyes said: "Ah. Mr.. Dillon,
when | heard Parnell speak I WAS not
moved. There. l said to myself, is an
aristocrat who knows nothing of suf
fering, but when you, Mr.. Dillon, got UP
! shed tears. There, | said to my
self, is a man who has known hunger.
He has hunger in his face"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-03-20
lurnu laIuut anua Friday 5a 70

smile. Mr.. Reed lurched back in his
chair, looked at his opponent severely
for moment, and-quit. Then the
little man spread out pair of trays
and gathered in the winnings Why,
confound you, sir roared the speaker
OF the house, you ought to join the
senate lobby!'
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-03-20
Low Rate Excursions for Homeseekers.

On the first and third Tuesday of
February, March and April, 1903, the
Iowa Central railway will sell excursion
tickets for fomeseekers to points in the
west, southwest, south and southeast
at the low rate of one fare, plus S. for
the round trip; limited to twenty-one
DAYS from date of sale. For full par
ticulars inquire of any Iowa Central
ticket agent or address A. B. Cuts, G..
p. & T. A., Minneapolis. MINI.
q a announcements.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-03-20

There is one feature IN Iowa repub-
| llcan politics. says the Clinton Herald,
lin which all stand pat and that is
Governor Cummins will be renominated
without opposition
| The Dubuque Times is open to sus-
| picion of membership in the Woman's
| Club, having concluded that woman
has reached a plane of mental equality
with man; and that she is now def
nitely striving to advance beyond that
plane. while man, wrapped in the en-
lvironment of his business career, is
neglecting his opportunities and even
losing his hold upon that which he al
ready has and asks, is the time near
az hand when women will be mentally
superior to men?"
The Boone Republican observes that
"the standpatters who thought they
had Governor Cummins corralled find
that he is still at large and soaring thu
democrats, whose only hope is in a do
nothing policy by the republicans"
According to the Washington Press,
"if everybody that tells lies We're killed
Hike Ananias. the world would be de-
populated in less than half day"
The Waterloo Reporter predicts that
discussion of Governor Cummins will
continue until the next republican con-
vention and be responsible for "a dec
laration by Iowa republicans that will
of 1904
The Sioux City Journal asks, why
Is LATE Young like common drunk
ard?" and answers it's own question
thus: He doesn't know when he has
had enough"
The Jefferson Bee thinks 'it not at all
unlikely that the Iowa idea may prove
to be the national idea when it comes
to making q republican platform in
1904"
Discoveries of remedies for physical
maladies formerly fatal would prove
OF far greater service TO afflicted hui
inanity," remarks the Waterloo Courier
did not the discoveries of new dis
eases keep pace with them
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-03-20
Ladies and
Gentlemen

Now is the time to place your orders
for fur garments, as prices are advance
ing.
Our stock was purchased before the
advance. consequently we are able to
sell goods much cheaper than we 9TH
erwise would be. We also have the
largest line of fur boas. muffs, collar
cites and jackets. We are selling our
furs at wholesale prices. You don't
need to attend sales thinking you are
getting bargain. They buy the furs
from the furriers themselves and then
sell them to you. Go to the furrier and
buy your garments at factory prices. We
are positively sure we can sell you the
garments 25 per cent cheaper than any
other place. We also do repairing and
remodeling. When up town please call
In and see my stock of furs.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-03-20
! IOWA NEWSPAPERS.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

CAPITAL CAN NOT UNDERSTAND
ICedar Rapids Gazette.l
The Capital can see no reason why
Jud Welliver should attack Captain
Hull when the captain appointed DR..
Hutchins, the fatherin- law of Nelli-
Yer, to a position in the Spanish
American war. and later had him sent
TO the Philippines. The Capital in
fers that if this action had not been
taken by Captain Hull Mr.. Welliver
would have been compelled to sup
port his father-in-law and should
therefore. be greatful for the timely
assistance to the family in case Of
dire need.
THE FARMER AND THE DAILY.
[Iowa Falls Citizen
Since the telephone rural mail deliv
cry and the daily paper have become
features of country life, the farmer is in
closer touch with the world in many
ways. He can feel the pulse of the
markets without leaving his home and
can read of events when the news is
fresh almost as soon as his brother in
the city can. These factors are bound
to make the farmer broader in every
sense, and will do wonders in helping
along the cause of agriculture. Some
take the position that the ruralite is
better off when his nerves are not
drawn UP to a high tension by the
stirring events of the day. Peace quiet
and seclus!on are among the greatest
blessings of rural life, and those who
want to enjoy them to the fullest eX-
news, have it in their power to regulate
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-03-20
IOWA OPINIONS AND NOTES.

There is one feature IN Iowa repub-
llcan politics. says the Clinton Herald,
lin which all stand pat and that is
Governor Cummins will be renominated
without opposition
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-03-20

The Jefferson Bee thinks ut not at all
unlikely that the Iowa idea may prove
to be the national idea when it comes
tc making republican platform in
1904"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-03-20

The Sioux City Journal asks, why
l.; LATE Young like common drunk
ard?" and answers it's own question
thus: He doesn't know when he has
had enough
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-03-20

According to the Washington Press,
"if everybody that tells lies We're killed
like Ananias, the world would be de-
populated in less than half day"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-03-20

City mail delivery has been granted
Iowa Falls, but with limitations. The
handsome little city spreads over con-
siderable stretch up and down the river
and has number of additions which
are not to be included ii, the free de-
livery. Now the residents of the afore-
said additions are making war medi-
|cine. They propose 10 discontinue
renting postoffiee boxes and have de-
clared their intention to line up at the
general delivery window after each
mail
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-20

aration of the World for Christ" at
the Third Congregational Church this
morning. Evening sermon, The Man
on the Red Horse and the Woman in
the Barrel"
Rev. DR.. Hill, pastor of the Golden
Gate Church of Oakland, will occupy
the pulpit this morning in the Hamil-
ton Methodist Episcopal Church. This
evening the Rev. Frank Gale, with a
number of young men from the Uni
versity of California, will take the
evening services.
The services this day in the Rich
mend Methodist Episcopal Church will
center around the birth of Christ. The
pastor, Rev. E. d. Raley, has selected
for his morning topic, Searching for
King" In the evening he will preach
on THE Message of the Angels"
Rev. C. X. Glider, for twenty-five
years missionary in India, will preach
this morning at Grace NJ. E. Church.
In the evening the pastor will speak
on, Wanted. Twentieth Century Con-
science
Rev. John Stephens will preach this
morning at the Simpson Memorial
Methodist Episcopal Church. Rev.
w. S. Matthew will preach in the even
ing.
The pastor will preach both services
this day at the Central Methodist
Episcopal Church.
In the Trinity Methodist Episcopal
Church this morning Rev. John A. B.
Wilson will preach on "A Prepared
Way for a Prepared Redeemer." In
the evening there win be a Christmas
sermon.
1.-The Meaning Of the Manger'' will
be the theme of the morning sermon by
Rev. A c. Bane of the Howard-street
| Methodist Episcopal Church. The
topic for the evening sermon will be
"A Christless Christmas"
The subject of the morning sermon al
the First English Lutheran Church will
be "A Trumpet Blast in the Ears for
Those Who Slumber in Zion and will
be preached by Rev. E. Nelander. The
topic for the evening sermon will be
Preparing for Christmas"
A children's Chanuka service will he
held in the Bush-street Synagogue at
2:30 this afternoon. The HELPERS of
Zion will have a Chanuka celebration
in B'nai Birth Hall this evening at s
o'clock.