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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-03

hall on the ground floor, and is proyid-
ed with coal and store bins for both
families.
The house is entered by a covered
porch and through vestibule to the
hall. To the right of the hall is the
parlor, with bay window, and in the
rear of the parlor is a chamber, with
built in wardrobe. To the right OF
this chamber is the dining room, with
double window. In back is another
chamber. with wardrobe, and to the
right of this is the kitchen. provided
with sink. washtuhs. dresser and
range. with boiler. Back of the kitch-
en- are the bathroom and porch, with
stair to the yard.
The second floor is very similar to
the first.
The foundation walls are of hard
burned brick. The framing timbers
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-03

holders are bound to suffer in degree.
Others fear that they would be robbed
of their opportunity to strike. 1t is
certain that there would be fewer con-
tentions between employers and COM
pany if mutual understanding exist
ed that all their efforts should be of the
cooperative kind. The successful out
working of plan of this kind by the
greatest of iron companies would have
a good effect upon the entire industrial
world
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-03
HAD NO FAITH IN SIGNS.
He Was an Enemy of Superstition.
with an Exception.

MIR. Holley locked at his grandson
with a mixture Of amusement and re-
proach on lis shrewd old face. 1t was
dusk in the barn. q time for conf
dences 81 dunno where in all the
earth you got such notions, sonny" tbs
old nan said. Not from your mas
folks or your pas either. There never
was any talk OF belief in signs and su
perstitions in either the Holley or the
Fawcett stock. that's sure. 1t must
have come from that foreign lady they
had to teach YOU expect"
"And you don't believe there's any
harm in birds flying into the house
CT breaking mirror or seeing black
cat, grandpa" asked the little boy
earnestly. "And don't you care wheth-
er q pin sticks straight up in the floor
or which shoulder you see the moon
over or whether you get anything on
YOU wrong side out? Not any of those
things:'
"All fooiishness," said the old man.
with reassuring pat of the hot little
hand. I'm glad you've talked it out
with me, sonny. Now, you just put it
out of your head. and I'll tell you what
III Go. When we go up to the house.
III give YOU 4 little. old penny I've been
saving for you for lucky piece. You
just carry it in your pocket all the
time, change 1t from one suit Of clothes
to another. and see what it IL bring
YOU"
"Do they really bring luck. grand
pap asked the little boy.
Course they do" said Mr.. Holley
firmly. when we get another spare
time, III relate to you few cases that's
come under my own eye of lives saved
by 'eln, and so forth. Course they do"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-03
TOPICS OF THE TIMES

/ Congress will resume It's effort not to
take up any new business on Monday.
Very soon the coal barons will have
to hunt for customers, as the winter
will soon be half over.
Senator Cullom, 1t Is said, is convin-
ced that his bill for trust regulation
will be smothered in the committee
room. 1t is not known whether pref
erence for other means will govern the
majority.
A number of Iowa newspapers might
swear off on holding down that "shel-
ter" plank, instead of swearing oft, as
heretofore.
A Kansas paper tells how an indomf-
table schoolma'am In that state got
some books for her school room which
the district board would not supply.
Her name is Maggie Thorp. She bor-
rowed couple of teams from two ac-
commodating farmers and then took
her whole school into the cornffeld of
another farmer who was willing to pay
for all the husking which the children
might do. BY night they had earned
$3.50 and the books were won.
Many Iowa exchanges come to this
office with brighter faces and improve
ments with the opening Of the year.
According to the Chicago Tribune,
Methodists, in spite of the new Meth
odism," would be amply justified in do
ing little shouting over their success
in raising that s20,Ooo,Ooo thank offer
ing.
Natural affection of seals Tin their
wild state) is well shown in the follow
ing anecdote. A gentleman living in
Oregon, on the ocean shore, one day
caught in very simple manner a
young seal. It had been stranded on
the plank wharf by a receding tide, and
left high and uncomfortably dry as
we'll. It had not strength to waddle in
to the water and no one to teach it the
tricks of its tribe. The gentleman kept
the little glossy creature for several
days, and then in pity turned 1t into It's
native element. 1t came to the wharf
every night and whimpered so that he
was obliged to take it out again and
keep it in a small tank, the seal giving
every demonstration of affection after
the manner of young dog.
A st. Louis merchant used but two
letters in signing his name, altho one
of the pair is brought into requisiton
four times. His name Is A. A. Aal.
Kentucky Teacher (of infant geog-
raphy class)-Tommy Blood may tell
us what a strait is.
Tommy Blood-Its jis' tn plain stuff
'thout nothin' in it.-(Ohio State Jour-
nal.
The Stevenson Block, in indianapolis,
will be the headquarters Of nearly half
n million union workers after January
/. The United States Mine Workers,
the brotherhood of Carpenters and
Joiners and the international Typo
graphical Union are 100000, 100000 and
900 strong. respectively. The head
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-03
CONSOLIDATE RURAL SCHOOLS.

THE Improvement Of rural lie Is the
foremost movement of the age not eN-
cepting the combination and consoiioa-
finn of Industrial effort. census hs
nres show that during the las' Ten
vaars the increase in the NUMBER Oh
cattle raised on the farms OF TINS couii-
try has not kept pace with the III
crease in population which necessarily
raisas the .profits to be made In the
rattle business. The same can be sald
Of the production of food stuffs OF al
kinds and the result has been
marked advance in the value OF farm
lands. AS acres increase in price tle
average wealth and intelligence OF the
occupants seek a higher lever. Inc
good farmer stays or comes from the
east and the poor one moves on, is
what apparently takes place, but, IN
the abstract, the population improves
in the character Of its people.
with this Improvement come changes
In rural life. The telephone is here,
along with the daily paper ana daily
delivery of mail. Good roads are COM
ing and rural electric lines contem-
plated but of all the reforms realized
or hoped for the Improvement OF rural
schools should be the most important.
Men can exist on farms without tele-
phones. daily mail or trolly lines, but
few fathers will stay long where the
school advantages are short OF what
their children demand. More good men
have been driven reluctantly from the
farm home because of superior school
advantages to be obtained elsewhere
than for any other cause. The farm
is the home of their choice II school
advantages could be obtained and this
is the result that many determined
community has sought with good sue
cess
The state superintendent of schools,
In his address before the state teachers
association, spoke eloauently of the
advancement that has been made in the.
consolidation Of rural schools. 1t has
become accepted generally that SIS
per month salary will not secure school
advantages equal to the experienced
teachers, specialists and facilities of
the graded city schools. 1t is also
equally apparent that the district
school with an attendance of ten or
dozen scholars can not afford to pay
much higher salaries. The only other
recourse is the consolidation and CEN
tralization Of the schools. Twenty six
townships in Ohio now have their
schools completely centralized afford :
ing township high school with well
paid and competent teachers and grad
ed classes in charge of first class teach
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-03
Euenimg 5arsauun anua satrdap narg 1909

in these two places failed to arrive, be
ing tied up in the Marshalltown yards,
and no one was there to switch the
cars to the roads on which the town
and coal mine is located.
Around here. where the corn and oat
crop is not only short. but badly DAM
aged, the farmers are already talking
over the question of seed for next sea-
son. One farmer claims that none OF
the corn or oats in this part of the state
is fit to plant or SOW. He says that I'M
less each ear of corn is tested for seed
purposes. there will be many failures
to get good stand of corn in the first
planting. AS for oats. he is sure not
one grain of oats in a hundred grown
around here III 1902 will germnate If
sown next spring.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-03
Finds Way to Live Long.

The startling announcement of n dis
covery that will surely lengthen life is
made by Editor o. H. Downey, of Chu-
rubusco. Ind. II wish to state" he
writes. that DR.. Kings New Discovery
for Consumption is the most infallible
remedy that have ever known for
coughs, colds and grip It's invaluable
to people with weak lungs. Having this
wonderful medicine no one need dread
pneumonia or consumption. Its relief
Is instant and cure certain" Geo. Pow
ers guarantees every SO cent and 81
bottle, and gives trial bottles free.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-03

quarters of these three great institu-
lions are all more or less clearing
house for their army of workers. All
do big banking business, and their
combined annual receipts and disburse-
ments will run considerably over ST.,
100000. Their postoftice bills WILL it is
estimated, aggregate over $4,000 a
year This includes the postage of
the three national organs.
There is one very suspicious thing
have noticed about the man who
says I told you So" remarked the
observer of events and things. "He
never seems to come out with a new
hat after on.'-Yonkers States
man.
Major Pond, the lecture manager,
was negotiating with John Kendrick
olution of the Humorist." The major
made some inquiries as to the scope of
the lecture and Bangs replied that it
began with Adam and Eve and came
down to the present day. Cant you
give 'em something older than that"
ny man reflected for a moment and
then said: II might work in some of
your jokes if you think the audience
will stand it,"
The days have not begun to 1engthen
sufficiently yet TO strengthen the cold.
and now" said Professor Long
hunger, as he greeted Mr. Henry Peck,
what shall we make of your little boy
Ia lecturer? He has sincere taste
for it,
~ know he has" replied the male
parent; che inherits it from his mo-
ther." -Schoolmaster.
Henry Neal, Speaker Henderson's
colored messengers, has occupied his
present position ever since his appoint
ment by Mr.. Randall. Then he said he
hailed from Pennsylvania, and as sue
ceeding speakers were chosen he
promptly changed his birthplace to the
1t rather stumped him when he was in
formed that Mr.. Henderson was ma
tive OF Scotland. but he compromised
by declaring himself resident of
Iowa. On March next he will doubt
less transfer his allegiance to Danville,
Ill. He has hardly ever been out of
Washington in his life.
Arthur Gambell, resident of Gin
cinnati, fell and broke his leg on Christ
mas eve. Similar accidents have be-
fallen him no less than forty times
and he has spent nearly half Of his
life in bed because of broken bones.
Secretary Moody. of the navy depart
ment, gave terrible shock to the ultra
swell element in Washington the other
day. He was seen on horseback wear
ing yachting cap, and he seemed to be
enjoying his ride, too, notwiths standing
One indignant observer said 1T would be
quite as appropriate. don't you know,
II he were to be seen on board yacht
in hunting costume"
The Nebraska legislature meets next
Tuesday. In fact the legislatures of
all the states surrounding Iowa as
semble this month.
When DR.. Clark, CT Rhode Island,
was elected bishop and was paying his
last pastoral calls before entering upon
his bishopric he visited among others,
lady of his congregation. good house
wife, who was distinguished for the
size of her family. After he had stayed
awhile the good doctor arose to go and
the lady said to him: But, doctor,you
haven't seen my last baby, have you?'
mo, madam" answered the DOCTOR
land never expect to-"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-03
Hidden Fortune

locsted in the same general vicinity. is also
an excellent purchase. The new mill is near
ly completed. and as soon as same Is in oper-
alton the company will be on q dividend pay
ing basis.
strongly recommend the purchase Of the
above stocks. $4,000 invested in Homestake
shows profits OF over 100000. besides many
times your money back in dividends. The
Columbus and Hidden Fortune will undoubt-
eddy do as well. Stocks fully paid and non
assessable. Write for illustrated prospectus
and full particulars Herbert 8. Shaw. Offices
IA s. Is Brown Palace Hotel. Denver, Colo.
Reference. Western Bank. Denver. Colo.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-03
Buy COLUMBUS

Consolidated Gold Mining Co.'s Stock
at rs cents.
per share. The Company controls 6i5 acres
of land. located In Black Hills. Lead City. s.
ID. A large force of men are developing the
property. u mill is in operation. and steady
Shipments are being made. The Company
has the extension OF the ore bodies that have
properties famous and have opened them for
nearly mile, Columbus will undoubtedly
prove q dividend payer in the near future,
and stock show tremendous advance in
price. There is no reason why this property
should not ppoye a better one than Home
stake. whose stock advance from 9lO0 per
share to 1880 per share and has never miss
ed dividend in twenty years.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-03

s1OO-Dr. L. Detchon's Anti-Dieuret-
ic may be worth to you more than 500
If you have child who soils bedding
from incontinence of water during
sleep. Cures old and young alike. It ar
rests the trouble at once. 81. Sold by
Charles ]. Land .r. druggist, Marshall-
town Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-03
A GREAT FUND AND ITS USE.

One of the remarkable financial
achievements accomplished during the
year just closed was the completion of
the work of raising the $4,000. 900
thank offering of the Methodist Episco-
pal church. The undertaking was
commenced in 1898, and its success was
announced at the opening of the new
year.
This great fund is to be used to pro-
vide relief for and en6ewmens of irsti-
tutions connected with the Methodist
church in this country, for evangelical.
work. the assistance Of superannuated
clergymen and flo: further educational,
philanthropic and missionary effort. 1t
was magnificent conception, a huge
undertaking over which many shook
Iplishment displays the virile force and
devoted spirit of the membership of this
great religious body.
Twenty millions OF dollars will ac-
compish much if wisely expended. 1t
will mean the elevation of the stand
ards of religious life and educational,
missionary and humane efforts within
it's own circle, and will have potent
influence for good in the world and
upon all other religious bodies.
Take one purpose alone and consider
its usefulness. 1t is in part to provide
for superannuated ministers, grown old
in the service of the church and relig
ious effort. There is nothing more pa
thetic in church circles than to see
these venerable men retired without
means for maintenance. They have
preached the gospel of peace during all
their active years, have by example and
precept taught that it is more blessed
to give than to receive, and have urged
that the true Christian policy is to lay
ur treasures in heaven. Very few have
received more than enough to make
them comfortable and respectable In
appearance, and the few that have been
thrifty have been criticised because OF
the very effort to provide for retire
ment that is commendable in all classes
II one-half of the great fund were to be
devoted to annuities for this worthy
class it would not go amiss.
The raising of this vast fund will be
an incentive for further action in the
religious world. Others will probably
initiate the example. This great move
,,ent to aid in evangelizing the world
gives an important lesson in the fruit
fitness of cooperative effort.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-03

Cut this out and take 1t to any drug
store and get free sample OF Cham
berlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets
the best physic. They cleanse and In
yigorate the stomach, improve the ap-
petite and regulate the bowels. Reg
ular size, Csc per box. For sale by all
druggists
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-03
THE STEEL coMpANy's LATEST PLAN.

The scheme of the great United
States Steel Corporation to make
workmen stockholders in the company
Is one of the latest movements In the
industrial field to attract attention. Inls
COMPANY. employing 10000 men, be-
lieves that it will. be mutually benefi-
ciaI to interest its employees in owner
shin of stock, as it undoubtedly will If
tho nlan succeeds. 1t will in q general
way enable company and men to work
together with kindred purpose and
spirit.
The workmen, however, or some Of
those who have expressed opinions, do
not take kindly to the proposition. AL
tho this company has treated Its en-
ployes well, and is now paying them
big wages, they are inclined to regard
the new movement with suspicion.
They fear that some sinister design Is
back Of 1t, just as one large employer
of men not In this movement suggested,
and who declared that "the most trivial
mandate of trades union is apt to be
obeyed, as against wise and liberal
plans of employers for improving the
condition of workmen and their fami-
lies"
This attitude of hostility among the
men may give way when the matter is
presented to them fairly and objection
able features, if any, are modified. 1t
seems certain that the company will
persist in its purpose, even tho it may
not accomplish all it designs at pres
ent.
One fear of the men is that it will
rob them of independence. that it might
affect their interests adversely. In a
certain sense it would. for if the COM
pany suffers in the future its stock
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-03
Ono Hundred Dollars a Box.

Is the value Fl. A. Tisdale, Summerton.
S. c., places on DeWitt's Witch Hazel
Salve. He says: II had the piles for
20 years. tried many doctors and
medicines, but all failed except De-
Wits Witch Hazel Salve 1t cured
me-" Relieves and permanently cures
piles. sores, cuts, bruises and all skin
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-03

are Of we'll seasoned spruce, built in
balloon style. Paint the walls yellow.
with white trimmings and red sash,
and put red paint on the roof.
The interior of house is of white
pine, with nodded base and trim. and
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-03
Gif.ea CONFERENCE.-The.

.'She has wonderful conversational
powers. said Miss Cayenne.
But she doesn't talk q great DEAL
NO: never knew any one who
showed such discretion in the selection
Of things to he left unsaid. Washing
ton Star.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-03
Attention, Tourists!

All points south are best reached
via Cincinnati and the Queen & Cres-
cent Route, in connection with Southern
railway. For tourists guide, address
w. A. Becker. northern passenger
agent, 113 Adams street. Chicago. Ill
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-03

The engine turner's and coal beavers
employed by the Cincinnati, Hamilton
and Dayton Railroad at Lima, Ohio.
struck for an increase in wages from
S1.35 to $1.55 a day.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-03

It's pretty hard to define real beauty.
Rare and beautiful women everywhere
owe their loneliness to Rocky Mountain
Tea. 35 cents. Mcbride & Will Drug
co
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-03
TWO FAMILY HOUSE.
Twelve Room Dwelling That Should
Prove Good Investment.

Copyright, 1902, by c. II. Venn. Al West
Twenty-fourth street. New York;
The two family house herewith de-
scribed should prove a good invest
ment. 1t is intended to he built on the
outskirts of town and is arranged so
that each family will occupy a sepa-
rate floor.
The cellar has two entrances, one
from the yard and the other from the
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-03

Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Hapton, aged
81 and so years, respectively. celebrated
their sixtieth wedding anniversary at
their home near Aurora, Ill.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-03

wainscoting IN the kitchen. The IN
terror woodwork should be given two
coats Of white paint and the walls
should be papered.
Dimensions.-Front, % feet: side. 30
feet. Height Of stories: Cellar, feet 9
inches; first, 8 feet 6 inches; second, .
feet Cost to build. $500.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-03
What II was Like.

Miss Bostonwick-Did you go to the
Wagner concert?
Mr.. Poker-I did.
Miss B.-What was it likes
Mr.. Pike Browning set to music,
Town and Country.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-03
The Timid Kitten.
There was little kitten once
Who was Of dogs afraid.

VINO WAS OL uOSS dlIdlu,
And, being by no means a Ounce,
His plans he boldly made.
He said: ITS only on the land
That dogs run after me,
So I will buy a catboat. and
I'll sail away to sea.
''Out there from dogs I'll be secure,
And each night, ere sleep.
To make assurance doubly sure
A dog watch will keep
He bought catboat. hired q crew,
And one fine summer day
Triumphantly his flag he flew
And gayly sailed away.
But in midocean one midnight
Twas very. very dark
The pilot screamed in sudden fright,
az hear passing bark!"
"Oh, what is that?" the kitten said.
The pilot said. 81 fear
An ocean greyhounds just ahead
And drawing very near"
"Alack," the kitten cried. "alack!
This is no paltry pap!
An ocean greyhound's on my track:
may as well give up!"
Carolyn Wells in st. Nicholas.
The Modern Church.
The holy church was once thing apart
A thing of vested priests and chanting
choirs,
or mystic language and symbolic art
Condemning life and all Its warm de-
sires
The modern church is made for human
need
It's ministers by men are understood;
They preach an open book. an honest
creed,
And every day day for doing good;
And no cathedral. with its climbing spire,
Filter for worship than yon grove, whose
blue arched roof Is higher.
And Cod was once King upon throne,
A being far removed from sinful men.
Yelling his face in deep displeasure shown
With gracious favor shining forth again.
But neither hope Of heaven nor fear of
Nor vague awe of One who dwells
above
In starry realms. remote, invisible.
Can cleanse the soul or kindle saving
love!
Eternity is now; today the judgment doth
begin,
And God is nearer than ourselves; his
Kingdom Is within!
Elaine G. Eastman in Independent.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-03

Avon knovvm cure for p1Doo
This salve cannot be equalled wherever
asoothingand healing antiseptic appli.
cation is needed. It quickly cures sOre1,
cuts, burns and scalds without leaving
: scar. For piles, eczema aud Ill skin
diseases It is considered infallible.
Beware Of CountOsfoite
Unscrupulous persons may offer you
worthless limitations. Take only the or
ioinal DEWrTT's WITCH HAZEL SALvD
prepared by e. c. DcWlTTa Co. ch.eaao.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-03
TRUCK FARMING
IN THE SOUTH

Does Truck Farming in the South
pay? Write the undersigned for free
copy of Illinois Central Circular No. 8,
and note what Is said concerning 1t
]. F. Merry, Asst Genl Pass'r Agent
Illinois Central Railroad. DUBUQUE, q.