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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-09-06
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Hartley, Sept. 6.-Some years ago
"they" built a railroad into the cross
roads town. Many improven ents oc-
Cured. Among other things, some de-
nomination built church. This al
most on the now main buslne SIS street.
1t was when new the most prominent
object in town. 1t is now fol' another
reason They forgot to paint 1T. Per-
haps they ran out Of money, putting up
so high a steeple. And now every time
the LOCKER On goes thru tina town, 1t
gives him fit of moralizing, that lasts
sometimes ten or fifteen mimi ties. I'm
doubtedly the inside of that church is
all right Probably has a Zig organ
and cushioned seats. Maybe the min
lister gets big salary, and is power
full preacher. Shouldn't be surprised if
the choir had forty members, but the
outside-it would do for an antique in
old England. Yes, there are old I'M
painted churches in New England. But
out in the wild and woolly west"
where everything is new, it is incon-
gruous. We paint. We're veneered.
To be sure the town is "going back.
1t had a boom once. Then is when 1t
should have been painted. But why
advertise to the world and every pas
senger in the train "once day, each
day that real estate values are de-
preciating? Must be hard up If the
town can't raise money enough to paint
that church" And then think of the
spiritual condition of the members OF
that church.
Iowa's new drainage law is caus-
ing much legal dispute, and promises
much more. Whole farming communl-
ties are lined up on one side or the
other. And individuals, and whole
townships are securing the services OF
the best lawyers to prosecute or DEFEND
the coming suits. In one part OF the
state by common consent a "frienly
suit" is to be "railroaded" thru to the
supreme court for decision on disput-
ed points. 1t seems that several m1l-
lions of dollars will in the near future
be used to drain the low lands In many
parts Of Iowa County and township
and city bonds will have to be sold to
furnish the money for this vast ex-
penditure. And capitalists both east
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-09-06

Regarding the state fairs $4,000
profit. on this years meeting the Par
kersburg Eclipse advises: "Ehe man
agement have various schemes for
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-09-06
Fearful Odds Against Him.

Bedridden, alone and destitute.
Such, in brief, was the condition of an
old soldier by name of j. j. Havens,
Versailles, O. For years he was troubled
with kidney disease and neither doctors
nor medicines gave him relief. At
length he tried Electric Bitters 1t put
him on his feet in short order and now
he testifies: ~ am on the road to COM
plete recovery" Best on earth for liv-
err and kidney troubles and all forms of
stomach and bowel complaints. Only
so cents. Guaranteed by Mcdonald &
NTahood drggiStS.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-09-06

and west will not buy these bonds till
assured by a supreme court decision
that they are good, j. e., that such
bonds are legally issued. In one coun-
ty the whole drainage system is at a
standstill waiting for the termination
Of a friendly suit.
| May be cause and may be effect. Per-
| haps not, but the writer has counted
| ten closed stores during the past two
months, in different Iowa towns and
/ from a personal knowledge none of
these individuals or firms formerly In
business took daily paper" With
the cheaDness and the schemes offered
these days, of the modern daily, the
! reader naturally supposes that every
body. especially all business men,
takes at least one daily, but quite
a number of business men i'm
Iowa still get along with weekly.
| ITS quick enough for them" Here's
story the writer can vouch for, for
| he was in the store at the time and
heard the conversation. A solicitor for
a daily paper was trying to work" the
proprietor, and mentioning how quick
tie news came. "Why," said he, INC
Kin'eys death was told all over Iowa
the rext morning. 'Is Mckinley
dead?" asked the storekeeper Eyes, he
died day before yesterday" was the
reply. well" came the oracular re-
81 onse, IT told our folks ne could not
keep up that trip out west, making
speeches every day and sitting up all
night to take care of a sick wife," In
other words he had not even heard Of
the assassination ard subsequent
days of fear and hope of the whole ma
ton.
The oarelessness of the travelling
public is seen every day, everywhere.
At Estherville recently an old exper-
fenced Knight of the Grip deliberately
took himself and all of his belongs into
the wrong train too proud to ask be-
cause he'd made it so many times. The
railroad company saw fit about that
time to change the starting trains track
and when the travelling salesman got
off down in the yard a mile from the
depot he probably damned the railroad
and swore he'd never ship another
dollars worth over that road if he
could possibly route it over any other
way,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-09-06
Direct to the Gates Of the worId. Fair

Direct to the Gates OF the Worlds Eair
Via the Iowa Central Railway. The
only line with station opposite main
entrance to the grounds. Two thru
trains daily with Pullman buffet sleeps
ers, free reclining chair cars, and ele-
CANT new dining cars. Lowest excur-
sion rates. Season tickets $3.50; six
ty day ticket s13.15; fifteen day ticket,
$11.S0. Coach excursion seven day tick
cts on sale each Tuesday and Thursday
during Aug. and Sept, rate $3.50.
Call on agents for Guide" to the fair,
information in regard to hotels, ETC., or
address, A. B. Cults, G. r. & T. A.,
Minneapolis, MINI.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-09-06
Has Sold PHO Of chamberIain's
Couch Remedy.

| have sold Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy for more than twenty years,
and 1t has given entire satisfaction.
have sold a pile of 1t and can recon-
mend it highly. Joseph mckinney.
Linton, Iowa. You will find this REM
edy a good friend when troubled with
a cough or cold. 1t always affords
quick relief and is pleasant to take.
For sale by all druggists.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-09-06

Wanted Reliable man OF ability
for permanent employment In this dis
trict. Good income for steady worker.
Pay weekly. Glen Brothers, Rochess-
er. N. Y. Established in 1865.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-09-06

Wanted-Two first class dining room
girls and dishwasher at once at Hotel
w achester, Eldora, la.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-09-06

Excursion Tickets to Benton County
G. A. r. Reunion at Belle PLANE, la.
Via the Northwestern line, will be
sold at reduced rates Sept. 5, and Z,
limited to return until Sept. 8, in
elusive. Apply to agents Chicago &
Northwestern railway.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-09-06

The Gazette at Cedar Falls tells us
that 'They are arresting people in Des
Moines now for spooning-so much for
the vigilance Of the police who cannot
see a violation of the saloon ordinance
the judge dismisses the spooners,
stating that it is no crime-so much
for the judge, who must furnish brains
for the policemen"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-09-06

Wanted-Lady cook at O. K. restaur-
ant Good wages.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-09-06
FOR SALE.

For .SaIe-Househo1d furniture. at :
bargain. 534 North First street.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-09-06

Far saIe-will sell or exchange my
new residence in Tan1a Tor q dorty
acre farm. This property IS on car I'M :.
and handy to Western College. :. -
Hall, Perry, Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-09-06
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WANTEE.

Wanted-A second hand hard coal
burner. 4O3 West Boone street.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-09-06

THE letter of Miss Merkley,
whose picture is printed above,
proves beyond question that
thousands Of cases Of inflamn1a-
ton of the ovaries and womb
are annually cured by the use OF
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound.
"DEAB MRS. P1NKHAM:-Graduaii
loss of strength and nerve force told
ne something was radically wrong
with me. / had severe shooting pains
through the pelvic organs, cramps and
extreme irritation compelled me TO
seek medical advice. The doctor said
that / had ovarian trouble and ulcera-
ton. and advised an operation. l
strongly objected to this and decided
to try lydia E.. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound. l soon found tha5
my Judgment was correct, and that al
the good things said about this medi-
cine were true, and day by day 1elt
less pain and increased appetiIe.
liberation soon healed, and the otner
complications disappeared, and IN
eleven weeks / was once more strong
and vigorous and perfectly well. .
envy heartiest thanks are sent 20
you for the great good you have done
me-. Sincerely yours, MISS MARGARET
ME.KLEY, 275 Third ST., Milwaukee'
Wis.-s50OO forfeit II original Of aooos fsttss
proving osnuinsnsss cannot bs produes6
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-09-06
Strawberry and
Vegetable Dealers

The, Passenger Department Of the
Illipofs Central Railroad Company have
recently Issued publication known as
Circular No. IL, in which is described
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-09-06

Wanted-f you have good room to
rent for saloon, billiards or bowling In
this city or elsewhere write US. We
will make no charge for finding you
good tenant. Have numerous applica-
lions on file. Address The Brunswick
Bake Collender Company, 208 South
Third avenue, Marshalltown. Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-09-06
ONE CENT A WORD

Advertisements under the headings
Wanted" For Sale" ITO Rent, ITO
Exchange" ITO Trade" Lost, or
Found" inserted in this column, ONH
CENT A WORD for each insertion.
No advertisements inserted for less
than Is cents.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-09-06

The unterrified editor of the Sum
ner Journal says: It's an ill sewing
circle that blows nobody up"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-09-06

A common complaint is thus admit
ted by the Winterset Madisonian:
mo; Roosevelt is not a safe man to
the fellow who is trying to graft a liv-
ing at the expense of the government,
but he is safe enough for everybody
else"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-09-06

The Ames Times thinks that "The
number of callow youths at large OF
the streets of Ames the first of the
week would indicate that even more
than the usual nuIneber of freshmen
have come to enter college"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-09-06
IOWA OPINIONS AND NOTES.

"The Council Bluffs Nonpareil is the
only republican daily in the state which
is making u strong appeal In support
of the biennial election proposition y
says the Coon Rapids Enterprise, and
then 1t observes that "A little more
speaking right out in meeting is needed
on this question"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-09-06

Best Territory in This Country
for the growing Of early strawberries
and early vegetables. Every dealer in
such products should address postal
card to the undersigned at Dubuque,
Iowa, requesting copy of Circular
No. r." j. F. MERRY,
Asst. Gen'l Pass'r Agent.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-09-06

The Oeheyedan Press can see that
"There is considerable anxiety mani
Testing itself among the democrats re-
garding the part Messrs. Bryan and
Hearst will take in the campaign
This is amusing, when one considers
with what scant courtesy they have
been treated by those who are now
running the party
So far as limited terms are con-
cerned, the Bows Advocate believes
that "Democracy's chances might be
better if there were four year limit
on memory"
At Iowa Falls, where the Soule de-
falcation occurred, the Citizen says:
''The disposition of this case may sat-
isfy the directly interested parties. ii
might satisfy the public, if it were cog
infant of all conditions, but the pre-
vailing belief is that the publicity OF
these conditions would disclose some
thing radically wrong"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-09-06
MISCELLANEOUS.

Coast Shipments Reduced freight
rote. on household goods to Denver.
Spokane and Pacific coast points; ne
ouent shipments; lowest possible ralss'
The Boyd Transfer Co., Minneapolis.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-09-06
FOR BENT.

For Rent-Elegant suite OF roomA.
unfuraished; first class; best locat.on'
212 East State.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-09-06

For Sale Outfit for two-chair bar.
her snop. Address H., care T.-R.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-09-06

For Rent-Five room cottage, North
Third car line. Leech.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-09-06

way can at It's utmost leeu oiiiS S00'oo'
men. Without a navy Russia cam
maintain an army in Manchurla.
80
IF threatened strike Of electric rail-
way employes in New York takes place
TODAY it is expected to have serious po-
litical effect. August Belmont IS 100
deeply involved in Parker's campaign
to escape responsibility if his employees
go out on a strike just now. There is
a lingering suspicion that the employees
have seen this.
The decision of the managers not to
let Parker open his mouth for speech
again during the campaign will prevent
Judge and Mrs. Parker from seeing the
St. Louis fair. The proposed trip has
been abandoned upon request.
The cynic standing near the ticket
wagon at the circus wondered how
large a young man had TO be before ne
ceased to be child in arms. His COM
panion replied that that depended upon
size of the parent.
At a recent gathering banker was
heard to remark that it seems to be a
quite general ambition of the success
full business man to own bank of his
own some day and it was the conclusion
of several bankers present that the
ambition to be president Of bank
nurtured in the breast of the successful
merchant, farmer. or manufacturer.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-09-06

For sale-on easy terms. new ana
secondhand billiard and pool tables
bowling alleys, cigar store ana BANK
6xtures at the Iowa branch OF fhe
r,rnrsxick-Balke Collender CompanyA
Address T. D. McElroy, state agent,
Marshalltown, Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-09-06

For Rent-Septembe 1. six room
house. almost new, s12. 40S North
Third avenue.
The Washington times., 1904-04-22
CONTEST FOR JOB
VACATED BY ROBB
Premature Announcement
Rifles Illinois Delegation.
N0RT0NI NOT YET APPOINTED
Senator Hopkins May Name Assistant
Attorney General for
Postofice.

A small-sized rum9us has been raised
in certain quarters over the press tele-
gram from St. Louis containing the an
nouncement that Bert d. Nortoni, As
sistant United States Attorney. has been
selected for the position of Assistant
Attorney General for the Postofice De-
partment, 10 succeed c. H. Robb, who
has been appointed Assistant Attorney
General in the Department of Justice.
Mr.. Nortoni. who mas come TO Wash
ingtOn, has not been appointed, it now
appears. He is only being considered
for the position.
Senator HOpkin of Illinois. It is said.
has been promised the appointment for
any good man in his State ne may Sc
lecJ. provided his choice meets with the
approval of the President. one man
was offered the position, but was un-
able 10 accept il. Still another Illinois
lawyer has been mentioned, but IL is
understood hat the President is not
satisfied with him.
Secretary Hitchcock, il is understood.
is interested in NortOni, and will throw
his influence in favor of the St. Louis
attorney. This does not please the Hi
nOis delegation. which is disposed to
insist that-a man from their State be
given the position.
NOrtOni has been very vigorous in the
exercise of his official duties. He took
an active part in the prosecution of the
case against Senator Burton. recently
convicted in the Federal courts of ST.
Louis.
The Washington times., 1904-04-22
A Sensible Idea.

In speaking of the matter today, a
prominent physician said:
The retrocession was a most sensible
thing. AT present the and in question
lies between the main grounds Of How
ard University and the old hreedman's
Hospital. and IS used as a dumping
ground. a baseball park and general
playground. to the great Inconvenience
of the hospital authorities
The assertion that the tract, which
is bounded by Sixth, Pomeroy, Fourth,
and College Streets, is a fine park ap-
proaches the absurd. 1t has never been
used as such. Anyway. what sort Of a
park would it make, banked up against
a hospital hos inmates would hardly
like the noises so constant In a park
or a Playground"
The Washington times., 1904-04-22
APPLAUD
SENATOR ALLISON
Howard Tract No Place for
Public Park.
TOO NEAR TO HOSPITAL
Inmates Would Not Relish Noises So
Constant About Play
ground.
TOO NEAR TO HOSPITAL

In many quarters the opinion has been
expressed that Senator Allison took the
right view of the situation when he
offered from the floor of the Senate last
Tuesday an amendment to the sunGry
civil bill providing for the retrOcession
10 Howard University OF the e~leven-acre
tract of land which in 1882 was given TO
the United States by the university to
be used as a public park.
In offering the amendment providing
for the retrocession Mr.. Allison explain
ed that the land was to be used as site
for the new Freedman's Hospital, for
which a $4,000 appropriation has already
been made.
The Washington times., 1904-04-22
sI.a5 Washington to Baltimore

And return. Baltimore and Ohio Rail-
road. Saturday and Sunday. Tickets
good returning until Sunday night. All
trains. except Royal Limited. Splendid
opportunity to view fire ruins
The Washington times., 1904-04-22
A Safe Deposit Box in Vaults

of Union Trust and Storage Co. I414 F
st. NV, costs but IS year. A small price
to pay for the safety of valuables.
The Washington times., 1904-04-22
YOnderheide,s HoteI Manhattan.

6O4-6O6 9th st. Table d'Hote dinner. daily
from 3 to 100. soc.
The Washington times., 1904-04-22

SI.a5 to Baltimore and Return. SI.25
Via Pennsylvania Railroad Saturday and
sunday. All trains except Congressional
Limited.
The Washington times., 1904-04-22

Let Us Estimate on Storage.
22l r ST. Phone. NJ u5s.
The Washington times., 1904-04-22

n Of empty houses DO not emDarrase
RnWC the Real Estate Dealer who use
M The Time2 Want Column2-
The colored American., 1904-04-30
NEGRO BAPTIST
MINISTER'S CONFERENCE.

A brilliant session of the Ma
tiOnal Negro Baptist Minister'S
Conference, was held on the 18th
inst, at U. o. 7. r. Hall, Twelfth
and U streets northwest.
The following members Joined
the conference. Revs. T. TOliver,
A. II. StrOther, @. II. Turner, Al
fred A. EgertOn, and Brother E.
Cooper.
Rev. Benjamin E. Stroud, B. D.,
was introduced and read a paper
on Christianity. Coming from the
source it did none should be sur
prised when we say it is an ex-
cellent production and ably rem
dered.
DR.. Stroud is president of the
Parmalee Industrial Institute,
Papmalee, n. c., and is a rising
Star in the educational horizon.
The following officers were elec-
ted: Revs. Alfred A. Egertpn,
secretary; T. TOliver, assistant
secretary; III. II. Kelly, vice-presi-
dent; A. II. StrOther, assistant
treasurer; G.. 81 Turner, chairman
of executive committee.
BY request of the conference,
Rev. Alfred A. EgertOn will read
a paper on Journalism. next Mon
day, 25th inst, at 2:30 o'clock
p. m. The public is invited. Great
good is anticipated as a result of
this conference.
The colored American., 1904-04-30
A WONDERFUL INVENTION.

1t is interesting to note that fortunes
are frequently made by the invention of
articles of minor importance. Many of
the most popular devices are those de-
signed to benefit the people and meet
popular conditions, and one of the most
interesting of these that has ever been
invented is the Dr. White Electric Comb,
patented January I, 90. These wonder
full Combs positively cure dandruff, hair
falling out, sick and nervous headaches,
and when used with Dr. Whites Electric
Hair Brush are positively guaranteed to
make straight hair curly in 25 days time
Thousands of these electric combs have
been sold in various cities of the Union,
and the demand is constantly increasing.
Our agents are rapidly becoming rich
selling these combs. They positively sell
on sight. Send for sample Mems size
35c. ladies' 5oc.-(half price while we
are introducing them) The DR.. White
Electric Comb Co., Decatur, LII. If
The colored American., 1904-04-30
Especially under present conditions.

Especially under present conditions.
We are constrained to indulge in these
reflections, because of some caustic crit
icisms passed upon few paragraphs of
ours a week or so ago.
We are disposed, indeed almost forced
to believe that our friends who have
been so violently vituperative have not
thought well of what they are doing.
To US the course of affairs there appear
to have been eminently prudent. emf
nently wise, and thoroughly saturated
with good, hard common sense.