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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-08-12

overdrawn only about a couple of thou
matter"
And he drew me check for a hum
dred and fifty. My existence could have
been preserved another day for half
that sum. and 1 was speeches. with
gratitude. Moreover, Harland told me
where l could get the check cashed.
though it was then after banking hours.
My landlady was sitting on the stoop
when returned home after dining at a
club with Harland and Adams. The
lady in question is past fifty and has
begun to feel the infirmities of age. She
carries too much weight and is laden
with many cares. mostly pecuniary. II
one may judge from her conversation.
How are you this evening. Mrs. Won
Glahn?" said cheerily.
II never felt better nor had less" she
replied, with a sigh. And then to show
me that this remark had no application
to my account with her, which had been
piling up for two or three weeks she
gave me a very friendly glance from
her kindly blue eyes.
Mrs. Won Claim was a German by
birth, but she had been in America long
enough to speak the language almost
like native except when she was in a
hurry. She was a woman of generous
heart and had done enough in unobtru-
sive charity to insure her rich reward
hereafter unless all our faith is vain.
life she exercised an amusing parsi-
mony. When her husband carved a
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-08-12
lurnu Fridap 1904

the owner knew he wanted them. The
owner wanted to sell without letting
Davis know he wanted to. 1t took the
two long time to get together, so ex-
cessively cautious were they. Finally,
however, they met, and came abruptly
to the scratch.
How much?" asked Davis.
a cool million. and not a cent less,
the other replied.
Give you s15o,ooo,' said Davis, and
not cent more.
In less than two hours Davis got
the property for 100000 and made a
splendid bargain.
After everything was settled ana
the money paid over Davis said:
why did you ask me million for
that land?'
THE seller replied: Because I
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-08-12

>- were overdraWn every
afternoon and made good every morn
ing. He patched them up chiefly with
notes which in the privacy of his sane
tum he was accustomed to speak OF as
"wall paper" yet none of them went to
protest. When not paid in full at ma
turity they were renewed in perfect
~ regular and businesslike manner, and
as the whirI of Harland's affairs be-
came wilder his credit Iniraculously
improved.
dered whether / should find him a
bankrupt or a millionaire; but. upon
the whole, I regarded him as steadily
drifting toward sensational ruin. II
was a pleasure to talk with him be-
cause he had so many worries which he
bore so well. He was the only man OF
my acquaintance whose pecuniary at
fairs were worse tangled than my own.
and. though his debts We're greater than
mine in the proportion of $40 to pen
ny, there was a certain similarity in
our situations. He was captain sink
some semblance of authority and by
the tumult Of the scene, while I was a
lost fisherman adrift. alone, whom lit
tie waves would suffice to overwhelm.
But Davy Jones has only one locker for
gold lace uniforms and tarry breeches,
and there is almost as much democ-
racy at the bottom of the ocean of debt.
One day Harland said to me, 1--WE got
some gold mines
Gold mines!" said /.
Certainly. They're in the yellow
Creek region of New Mexico. Here's a
map of the claims
He pulled the map out Of the litter
that always incumbered his desk and
laid 1t before me. 1t was printed in
several colors, and / saw the name
Golden Galleon" in black letters upon
an assemblage of yellow parallelograms
on the right hand side. 1 judged that
the parallelograms were the separate
claims that made up the Golden Gal
leon mine.
I've seen this Golden Galleon stock
advertised for sale" said 1; but, of
course, didn't know that you were the
bunko steerer behind it,
Harland was frowning at the map.
This is the old one" he said and
pulled out another from a drawer. The
Golden Galleon in this revised presenta-
ton had moved to the exact center of
the picture, and there were startling al
terations in the adjacent territory.
IF you can write us a slashing good
prospectus" said lie, well pay real
money for It. These clippings OF our
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-08-12
Dewitt is the Name.

When you go to buy Witch Hazel
Salve look for the name Dewitt on ev-
cry box. The pure unauthorized witch
hazel Is used in making DeWitt's Witch
Ho7el Salve which Is the best salve IN
the world for cuts. burns. bruises, bolts,
eczema and piles. The popularity of
DeWltts Witch Hazel Salve, due to its
many cures, has caused numerous
worthless counterfeits to be placed on
the market. The genuine bears the
name of E. c. Dewitt & Co., Chicago.
Sold by all druggists.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-08-12

i advertising will show you the line OF
talk that we like. and if you need any
more facts"
"Any more what?"
Facts" said he impressively. IF
you need any more facts. Mr.. Adams,
our superintendent will give them to
YOU He happens to be in town at this
time"
/ went to see Mr.. Adams. who was as
pleasant liar as ever ! had met with
up to that time. He had a bright.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-08-12

"Harlana," said 1 after examining
these documents, SIS this story
straight?"
straight as string" he replied.
And | knew that he was telling the
truth.
Il want some stock"
"You can't have it at the old price,
my son." said he, with chuckle. Not
today"
.'Oh, yes can" I rejoined. That
price is open to me UP to noon tomor-
row.
Harland liked bluff. and l knew it..
He laughed.
For how much stock" he asked.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-08-12
Puts an End to Il All.

A grievous wall oftimes comes as
a result of unbearable pain from over
taxed organs. Dizziness, backach7
liver complaint and constipation. But
thanks to DIR. Kings New Life Pills
they put an end to it all. They are
gentle but thorough. Try them. Only
CSC. Guaranteed by Mcdonald &
Manhood, drug store.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-08-12

thought you'd be fool enough to give
it. Why did you offer me s15o,0o0?'
because / thought you'd be fool
enough to take it,
"They laughed, winked. shook hands
and have been close friends ever
since"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-08-12
New York and Philadelphia.

Cannot be more plea sanity or con-
veniently reached than by the Grand
Trunk Lehigh Valley Route. Solid thru
trains, magnificent scenery, all trains
run via Niagara Falls.
Descriptive literature sent free on
application to Advertising Department,
Grand Trunk Railway System. 135
Adams St, Chicago. George G. Vaux;
A. c. p & r. A.
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Eat Eoiks.

1 reduced my weight IS pounds,
chest inches, waist inches and hips
inches in a short time by a guaran-
teed harmless remedy without exercise
or starving, will tell you all about it.
Enclose stamp and address: Rev. j.
S. Homan, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Care
the Helping Hand League of America.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-08-12
a Summer Gold.

A summer cold is not only annoying
but If not relieved pneumonia will be
the probable result by fall. One Min
ute Cough Cure clears the phlegm,
draws out the Inflammation, heals,
soothes and strengthens the lungs and
bronchial tubes. One minte Cough
Cure is an ideal remedy for the chill
dren. 1t IL pleasant to the taste and
perfectly harmless. A certain cure for
Group. cough and cold. Sold by all
druggists.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-08-12

HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain Tea
cures all summer disorders in children,
makes them eat, sleep and grow
makes them strong, healthy and ro-
bust. 35 cents, Tea or Tablets.-Mc-
Bride & Will Drug Company.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-08-12
consumption Threatened.

c. Unger, FL Maple street, Cham
paign, ILL.,, writes: II was troubled with
a hacking cough for . year and I
thought I had consumption. tried a
great many remedies and was under
the care Of physicians for several
months. I used one bottle of Foley's
Honey and Tar. 1t cured me. and I
have not been troubled since."-B. A.
Morgan.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-08-12
h,,f Rate. 70 De. Moines.

For the Iowa State Fair at Des
Moines, Ia, August 1927. the Iowa
Central Railway will sell excursion
tickets at one fare for the round trip,
good to return until August 31st.
For particulars as to rates and con-
nections call on agents.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-08-12
Special Round Trip Rates Via Chicago
Great Western Railway.

Commencing June % and continuing
thereafter on each Tuesday during July
and August, 1904, the Chicago Great
Western railway will sell round trip
tickets at very low rates to Banff Hot
Springs Ala, Laggan. Ala, and Field
B. C. For further in formation apply
to ]. R. Harding, agent Marshalltown,
iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-08-12

steak for dinner she measured every
piece with her eye and suffered great
distress if he erred in the direction OF
liberality. The instant that the last
person was helped the remainder OF
the steak vanished. A trained servant
removed 1t with the celebrity OF con-
jurer.
Her sole extravaganza was In the
matter OF medical attendance for Mr..
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-08-12
For Over Sixty Years

Mrs. winslow's Soothing Syrup has
been used for children while teething.
II sooths the child, softens the gums.
allays all pain, cures wind collie and is
the best remedy for diarrhoea. Twenty
five cents a bottle.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-08-12
American Mining Congress, Portland
ORE Auo,st Opt

The Chicago Great Western Railway
will on August Is to Is. inclusive. sell
round trip tickets at very low rates to
Portland Tickets limited to so days.
For further information apply to j. r.
Harding, agent, Marshalltown, Iowa
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-08-12
No Fools.

Walter Crowder, OF West Virginia.
tells number of good stories, about
the business sagacity of Mr.. Davis.
the democratic vice presidential candi-
date. says the New York Free Press.
Here is enc:
About thirty years ago he wanted
to buy some coal lands without letting
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-08-12
8 republican national commit

of the republican national commit
tee"
The rorters face expressed salts
faction. Il knew he was a statesman.
The porter in the other car and me hab
been haNin' an argument. He declared
that he was nothin' but cheap poll
tician. OF jedge; but I said he was
certainly a senator or some other great
man. I could tell by de way he gave
orders"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-08-12
Special Summer Tourist Rate to De.
&roit Mich

The Cfi,ago Great Western Railway
will sell round trips tickets at one fare
plus 50. Tickets on sale daily. Good
returning until October 81. For furth-
err information apply to ]. r. Harding.
agent, Marshalltown. Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-08-12
Eject Of Rain ON Animals.

"The effects of rainy day on the
animals in a Zoo" said a keeper. "are
as interesting to watch as anything I
know in connection with a collection of
beasts. Now, that big wolf over there
just revels in a rainy day and sklps
about as gay as you please. All the
wolves are the same. Rain cheers them
up. But the lions are different. They
fret and fume and growl and snarl un-
less you give them an extra allowance
Of meat or a big pan of warm milk.
Then they will sleep. But a rainy day
seems to get on the nerves of lion or
any of the cat family. Snakes are kept
in just certain temperature all the
time, and you would think that the
damp air would never reach them.
Perhaps it doesn't. but | have always
noticed that all the reptiles are active
and cheerful, if reptile can be said to
be cheerful, when it rains
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-08-12

Prince Tarkhanoy, the well known
Russian scientist, states that by means
of radium he has prevented the deyel-
opment of hydrophohia in dogs inoeu.
lated with rabies virus. ~
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-08-12

was a man OF
many enterprises. and
his Office was the lair
Of mysteries. His bank
accounts were surpris-
ingly, even suspicious
ly. numerous, and they
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-08-12

|1HE next day Truitt slouched In
to the warehouse, finding Hill
yer and George at their desks
working over some bills of
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THE METRIC SYSTEM.

Herbert Spencer's antipathy to the general adoption of the metric amount ed almost to a mania. Saying what he could against the system while he was living, he made provision in his will for publishing. from time to time arguments against it that would tend to prevent its general use.
 Numerous efforts have been made in this country to have congress author ize, either partially or exclusively, the weights and measures of the metric system as the standard weights and measures in the United States. At the present time it is scientific men who advocate it's adoption. They are usu- ally students of the abstract science. while the practical men, manufacturers and many engineers oppose 1t.
 The subject was brought up about two years ago beforel the Western So- cienty of Engineers and after much discussion, following circular sent to all the members of the society, a vote was taken favoring the adoption of the metric system by the United States snyernnent s5
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FINE ELECTION DAY

And Crowds Were Out Last Evening.
 Bright, delightful weather yesterday accompanied the battle at the polls, and in consequence big vote was poll ed. The election proceeded quietly with but little "scrapping," even in the most belIigerent quarters. The respective ward committees worked with energy and long before time for closing the polls it became evident that great majority of the voters had voted.
 There were lively times about town last evening, crowds being out to hear the returns at the theaters and other places where they were announced.
 For the first time a plurality elected the governor and state ticket in Con- necticut, so that the election cannot be thrown into the legislature as was the case when majority was necessary. It was this fact which inspired the democrats of the state to work with great zeal for the election of A. Heaton Robertson of this city, their candidate for governor.
 Great interest centered also in the election of state senators and repre- sentatives for the reason that it was the first time since the increase in the state senate from twenty y-four to thir- ty-five senators that an election has been held, and from the fact that the general assembly chosen yesterday will have the choosing of a United States senator, for which position much pre- liminary work has been done by ex- Governor. Morgan c. Bulkeley of Hart ford. and former National Committee man Samuel Fessenden of Stamford. The re-districting of the state also gives an increased representation in the l senate to the cities.
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The Chatfeld Paper Co. sfsts sss95os s5Tsst
 Most complete Dine of Paper and Twns in State

F. A. Halsey writing in Nature, ex- plains why scientific men favor the sys- tenn while manufacturers oppose it. The reason he gives. briefly stated, is that .the scientific use of measurements consists in measuring existing things; the industrial use of measurements consists in making things to required sizes" He says theories have no idea of the difficulty of changing established manufacturing standards, such as tex tile, screw thread and pipe standards. Then, with an appearance of logic, he puts the question. If this system is so superior why should it be necessary to compel people to use such wonder fully superior thing as the metric sys- tenn is represented to be? It is cer- talnly the only case of the kind on
 the earth.
 And yet the metric system is com ling more and more into use. Although the lands of the United States are
 staked out and recorded where the foot 1 is the unit of measure, teh engineers s chain IS on the decimal system, re-
 cording tenths of feet instead of the
 old-time inches. This is but a. sample
 of the quiet way teh metric system is gradually coming into use. For labo- 4 ratory work 1t is used almost exclu- sively.
 Time will tell what the outcome will
 be, but 1t begins to look as if, in spite
 of Herbert Spencer and in spite of
 other opposition, the metric system l would come into popular use, and that too, without the command of law.
 From the Chicago Chronicle.
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varieties given by H. T. Blake, 8, talk en by Frank IT. Kimberly. exhibitor, gardener John H. Siebold.
 Much credit is due the efficient sec retary, F. Keane of 5ss East street, for his painstaking labor and courteous as- sistance to the press.
 One of the handsome side features of the show is an exhibit made by the Munson & Co., paper box manufactur- CTS of the lines of fine paper boxes made specially for florists, and of choice ribbons which are supplied also. F. T. Munson. one of the salesmen for the company, has charge of the ex- hibit.
 The exhibition continues to-day and tomorrow. afternoon and evening.
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DANCING GOWNS FOR DEBUTAN-
 nrrC


 Many of the new models show the voile gown made in the modified 1880 style with an adjustable yoke. This yoke is always of uniined lace, with a deep flounce of the same lace edging the lower portion of the yoke and fall ing over the sleeves and quite to the top of the deep girdle.
 This yoke can be removed at will and then discloses a round-cut neck, which makes it suitable for more formal occasions.
 The sleeves are without exception of the elbow length, and are most often finished with a ffounee of lace or chiffon. Skirts are full. They are molded about the hips, but of extreme width.
 While white will continue to be used to a considerable extent, other colors will be quite often chosen for these voile gowns. Green in the reseda shades is one of the well-liked tints; there are the. lighter shades of blue, silver gray, onion shades and pinks
 For card parties and small dinners where low neck is not de rigneur beautiful lace waists have been pre- pared by the leading dressmakers Many of these are in the popular snow ball design. In these more elaborate style of waists the handmade yoke i: "a distinguishing feature. The genera idea for this yoke is to medallions O lace and fasten them together by means of hand-wrought stitches of em broidery silk.
 !, On the net waists the yoke effect i. sometimes supplied by the stitched tail or bands of silk or satin. Net waist. are mostly Of the figured net, some of the patterns showing a rather largt conventional design.
 | Another pretty novelty of the seasor is the ribbon frilling or flounce, Toilets of the transparent materials are ire quently thus adorned. especilly nous. seline de soie. The ribbon employed il of taffeta, great latitude being allowed in point of width.
 l Of the narrowest, which are merely gathered at the upper edge, from fivt to seven rows adorn a skirt, while oi the quite broad two is the usual mum Der of rows The upper edge of this is shirred twice or thrice, and thus ar ranged it plays the part of a fiounce. This description of garniture is most 'ly employed in tn same color as the
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2leH Nfk VeW HzTHH
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For New York-s4:ss, s4:50, xs:5a ixo:40. $500. S:15, s9:35, 10:S0 a. ma .iz;o2, .i.5o2, 1:23, 'I:27, '2:1S. 2:4o. ss:5S. CPS. '7:io. .S:O2. 'lls:25. ss:o5. s:l5 }. m. sundays-.4;Ss, s4:5o. x7;5o. ss:5S ia. m, s2:Io, s2:IS, 4.35, s5.12, x6:15s 3'd;l0. *S.02, S:3O. ss:o5 ?. m
 For Washington via Hsriem River l;oe ?. m., sI2:00 night. daily.
 For Boston, Worcester and Proyi- aeenee. Via Hartford and Willimantie-- 4Viof a. H.s 4.O4 ?. m.
 For Boston via New London and Proyidenee-s2;25, s2:55, TAI sn11.41, a m, e1z:05, s2:41, s2.5S, s4:2O sb.0S, ell6:41. e7:01 pm. Sundays-s2 :25, s2:55 am, '12;05. '2:5S, s5:O3, s7:Ol pm.
 For Boston .via Springheld- -sI.15, sio;s5 a. n. .l:45. '5:65 pm. Sundays 10 a. i1l., s5i55 p. m.
 Foe Hnrtf0rd, Springfield. etc.--s1:15. $40. 7:46. s:35, s10:04. s10:55 am, 1910, S1:45, 800. s4:O4, x5:07 @5.l5' s5:E5. H5:5S (to Hartford), s6.25 (to 8feriden). Nf;O5 (toa Hartford), S:10 1O:O5 pm. sung Sg9n1oay-l :l5, xsi05 a. m, 12:10, s6:55.
 For New London, etc.--2:25. .2:s6. ai41, ld;05, 11:4l am, s12:05. sH2:41, ,s2:5S. 3:10, s4:2O, >5:03, 5:IE. 6:15 10, Saybrook), sll6:4l, s7.01 p.m} Sundays Z-*2;25, f2:55 a.m., a12:05. s2:5s. s5:0S. @1:O1 pm. v VI -aA-0NACeRNnt tHAAAhMMRtAEe ckcs-4 l7:S5 am, FOO, .5:05 lto Worcester}, 6;e2 pm. Sundays-7:20 pm.
 For SheIburne Falls, etc.-7:50 am. 12:15 (to New Hartford), 4:04. 6:O0 ftos Westfield) pm.
 For Waterbury via Cheshire-S:s0 q m, :46, ZOO pm. Sundays 100 a.rnss 2:55, S:05 pm.
 { For Derby md AnsonIne 100, s;O0. { 9:s5z, $40 am, 12:i0. 2:35, s4:05z, 5.20, i7:4O, 11:30 pm. Sundays-S.S0, 11:40s a. m, S:S0, 6:30, S:s0. pm.
 For Waterbury-7:0 S:00, $40 am, l12;l0. 2:35, 5:2O, TAO. 11:S0 pm. Sun 'days-S:S0, 1l:40 am, 6:30, S:30 pm.
 For WInsted--7:0O, $40 am, 1S:1o e2;S5. 5;2O. TAO pm. Sundays S:3G a. ln.. 6:S0 pm.
 For Pittsneld. and intermediate points - 5:50, (via Bridgeport), 9:35 a.. m, 4:O5 pm. Sundays-7:50 via B'p'tl am.
 For Danbury, via Derby Junction 9:35 am, 4:05 pm.
 Via Bridgeport am, 5:12. pm.
 Via South Norwalk-4:50,,' :15 am. 12;0S, 2:40, 5:12. 6:12 pm. Sundays- 7:50 am, 6:15 pm.
 For LitchneIdAs:35 am, 4:05 pm. Sundays-7:50 (via B'p't) am.
 sExpress Trains. Parlor car limited.
 gro Derby Junction.
 xLocal Express.
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 Gen. Supt Gen. Pass, Agrs
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MOULD, READY for INSTANT USE. Ai few dropc of Parlor Pride Stove Pol ;sh gives the stove brilliant lustre shine, making the stove fit for the par- Tor No soiled hands--easy to apply always ready. No water used (Water used in paste polishes rusts the stoye). No dried up paste remains after using a while. ParIOr Pride good to the last drop. Sold by all dealers. Large trial bottle free. Give name of your dealer and address PnrlOr Pride Mfg. Co.,. Bos- tor M9S9
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UNDERGRADUATES NEW HOME

The Norwich Bulletin, widely known as one of connecticut's oldest and most reliable daily newspapers is to be con graduated upon it's new and handsome home into which it has just moved. It now has one of the most complete newspaper plants in the state. and the Bulletin may well be proud of it. To celebrate the event the Bulletin issued q special edition Saturday included in which was fac simile of the first num- Der of the paper, issued December 15, 1858.
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PEOPLES CHORAL UNION.

Voice Trial Last Evening by Director
 Haesche.
 The trial of voices for the Choral union was begun last evening by the director, William E. Haesche in City Mission hall.
 The regular rehearsals will commence on Thursday in the same place. The Yale men who have sent In ap- plications but who were detained by different reasons, can have a special later hearing by MT. Haesche
 The music will be sold and distribut- ed on next Thursday evening to each singer.