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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-08-04

light upon which her very soul seemed
to breathe. Covered with embarrass-
ment, Buckley went to them.
.I'm very sorry" he began. but
Lydia put up her gloved hand and
stopped him.
Don't, don't!' she said gently, almost
reverently. as she looked straight into
his eyes. "Don't.'
He had not been introduced to her
companion, and the fact seemed to
have escaped her. The three walked to
the door.
II am Miss Cosby. Mr.. Buckley
Kitty said sweetly Lydia has COM
pletely forgotten that we don't know
each other"
II am delighted to meet you." he
faltered, red in the face. This is a
rather rough and tumble camp meet
ing reception to offer you the first time
you honor the old warehouse with your
presence. Miss Cosby" he managed to
get out, but we are an emotional peo-
pie and"
"Hushw suddenly exclaimed Lydia,
facing him with her great. wondering
eyes Don't speak lightly of that
Then her voice sank into inefable
sweetness. SHOW me. Mr.. Buckley.
where 1t happened. mean from
which direction did the mob come, and
Is this the door-where the poor boy
where you stood-this here
George grew redder: he essayed a
light laugh. but she was persistent.
She laid her hands on his arm. Tell
me-" she urged. lis this the very spot!'
That's right, miss said Truitt,
coming up The gang come runnin'
right down that walk after JEFF He
hain't plumb coward, but mob o
fifty bloodthirsty men would rattle
any boy that's been made pet of all
his life They was all right o. his
heels, an he seed George Buckley's
open door an made break fer 1t.
George let i'm in an then stood right
on that sill thar an dared one Of EN-
to pass i'm He had u gun. but they
could "a ground i'm to sausage meat.
One man cooked revolver, an George
heard it an yelled out an dared I'm
to shoot i'm while he stood in the
light, an bemeaned i'm fer coward
an all he could think of. His pure
grit, an the respect they had fer i'm.
shamed the gang, an they left. But
thars hero, miss. You young ladies'
study about leaders Of great battles
that are this an that, but I'm old
soldier, an what George Buckley done
last night was the bravest thing ever
seed or heard tell OF"
1--WE thought Major Cranston was
here" Miss Cosby explained when Tru-
lit had gone. I'VE have been looking
all over town for him"
George accompanied them to the car
rage and helped them in. he was still
flushed and embarrassed. Lydia was
quiet and thoughtful.
you must come up and see 10 very
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-08-04
TIM HURST IS OUT
WITH ANOTHER YARN

Timothy Hurst, refereee and umpire
keeps the sports in good humor these
days. Timothy told a story the Other
night about drummer who hypnotized
a bunch OF listeners In hotel cafe. The
drummer, 1t seems, informed the crowd
that he had Just returned from tho
Philippines.
while was there" said he. 4 saw
the greatest battle Of the war decided.
It was terrific. For twenty-four hours
the Americans stood in the trenche1:
up to their armpits in water. with noths
ing to eat. The rifles were blazing all
the time. and the lannon's roar was
deafening. Finally the Filipinos began
to retreat, and the Americans charged
them with fixed bayonets. It was aw-
full. but the victory achieved by the
Americans was so decisive that com.
narrative peace was restored. 1t was .
fearful encounter all the way through.
what were the casualties?" asked
Hurst at the conclusion of the narra-
tive.
well, we counted four Fflipinos dead
and six wounded, while on the Amer
lean side there was one dead and three
wounded" replied the drummer.
.'That was a fearful battle, EN-" ejac-
uIated Timothy, with look Of scorn.
.sVhy. say, man, 1 come from little
town down in New Mexico where the
merry villagers hold picnic each year1
and IL there aren't more than seven
killed YOU get rain checks for the next
,,;cpico
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-08-04
staring at the speaker.

Surfing Ut thS sPeahSi'
Jeff told us jest how 1t happened,
Truitt went on, his earnest eyes hair
full of tears, can me an my old WON.
an felt like we wanted to see, to look
Mt. the man that saved our child. Thar
he is. Matilda. thar he Is, Thars the
chap that stood up in the teeth o that
raein' moh an said eff they got our
boy 1t nd be over his dead body. George
Buckley done it. He"--the old mans
voice sank so low for a moment that
1t WAS scarcely audible-"he done it,
l wish God would help NE talk, but be
won't, an l cayn't. / had lots to say,
but l cayn't talk. ! want to show
what feel but l can't. lowed
that IA man that fit fer Jackson an
Lee an Davis was good enough, but
a man blessed by a high place in the
world that stoops down an offers ms
life fer pore, weak, scared boy is bet
tern soldier. He's more like God
than a soldier He's a.tuated by love
an pity. while the solder is hghtin
fer spite IL jest wish God would
give me a chance TO show what l feel
Matilda. Of you want TO say anything,
say 1t. Yore old mans made fool OF
hisself.'
"Oh, don't, don't, Mrs. Truittw George
protested as the old woman pushed
back her bonnet and began to speak.
but she went on.
II cayn't say what i want to, moth
err she sobbed. but l kin pray fer
you, George. an I will. I hope the
Master will shower blessings down on
yore head. I've kno,yed i'm, gentle
men. sen.e he was little boy, an he
always was one o. the best children
that ever lived. God knows he's had
trouble, but it Jest seems to a sanct-
fed i'm. Folks says he hain't happy
man, that he has lots to contend with
here In town an that it looks like he
cayn't git all he warts, but he will,
God bless i'm, eff my prayers kin do
any good. I'm a-goin' to ask the Lord
Almighty to give i'm peace an all he
wants. She drew her bonnet over
her face and fell to sobbing aloud.
Truitt stood his flag in a corner and
led her to the door, and. as all eyes
followed him, George looked and saw
Lydia Cranston and FIFTY Cosby stand
ing few feet from him. They had
heard all. In Lydia's eyes great tears
stood. and in her face shone kindling
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-08-04

taking anothe. stroke. Naturally you
start on the recover at the moment the
oars are brought up out of the water.
THE seat should at all times slide
with the body. Should you raise your
body too much on the catch, which
some people tarm the dip. you will be
very apt to Sip the slide, a fault COM
mon TO Improperly trained watermen.
another fault IN manipulating the
slide is kicking or shooting the slide.
This means to kick out with the legs
too soon at the beginning of stroke.
In this case. instead OF being well
crowded up II, the stretcher. with the
knees bent almost to the limit, your
body is part way back on its slide to-
ward the bow with the knees half
Strengthened.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-08-04

soon.- she said Il want you to know
Kitty
Buckley turned back to the office, an
CRY with himself. the FRUITS and ev-
erything pertaining to the recent hap
pening.
ooh. what an ass made Of myself,
he thought-"what a deplorable, help
less ass
He had just seated himself at his
desk when jeff Truitt came in
George" he said, "Kenner has offered
me job at the compress, and
Welr'-George looked up from his
work, with frown-"thats all right,
l guess"
Their eyes met and TRUTHS fell to
the ground He turned out OF the
door, meeting Kenner on the sidewalk.
II made George mad Jest now he
said to kenner. Il wouldn't "a done
it fer the world, but
You didn't make me mad. old boy
said George. coming up. with smile.
II was worried about calculation
was making. i hardly knew who was
speaking to me-.
Well, I'm glad" said JEFF. with
smile of relief. II wouldn't bother
you fer the world"
.Ill bet he was mad" said Kenner
to himself as he moved on. George
Buckley's as hard to understand some
times AS n woman He didn't like the
faI
young ladies' Lord. he don't know
which side his brrad's buttered on!
Eff live hundred years III never
forget Lydia Cranston's face while old
Truitt was a-talkin', an George Is as
blind as a bat-kickin' himself right
now"
He went into the office few minutes
later. George was at his desk. dry
pen in his hand, the flush still on his
face. II met Bob Hanks uptown
awhile ago" Kenner observed.
George did not seem to hear.
Hes put on new two horse deliv-
cry wagon. painted up with his sign
on 1t, Jest like city wagons"
Buckley was still inattentive.
"By the way, the little devil told me
he was goin' to let up on that school
girl racket O. his. He told nue. OF his
own accord, so l reckon my talk did
some good t'other night"
II suppose 1t did" said Buckley, with
start. and he went to work. Kenner
stood watching him for several min
utes. The flush remained on Buckley's
face all that morning. and he seldom
answered when spoken to. Even Hill
yer remarked upon his strange con-
duct
Hes quar- boy said the old man.
"I don't pretend to understand I'm, but
bank on I'm jest the same"
II think I understand 'im," replied
Kenner. II kin see through plank,
when thar's knot hole in It," But
that was as far as the cotton buyer
would commit himself.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-08-04
Taken With Cramps.

VIM Kirmse, a member Of the bridge
gang working near Littleport was
taken suddenly i'll Thursday night with
cramps and kind OF cholera. His case
was so severe that he had to have the
members of the crew wait upon him,
and Mr.. Clifford was called and con-
suited. he told them he had medi-
cine in the form of Chamberlain's
Collie Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy
that he thought would help him out and
accordingly several doses were admins
istered with the result that the fellow
was able to be around next day. The
incident speaks quite highly OF Mr..
Chords medicines. Elkader, Iowa,
Argus.
This remedy never fails. Keep 1t In
your home. it may save life. For sale
by all druggists.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-08-04
CHAPTER XVIII.

,ssf~0HEY say the old junk shop was
/ turned into q regular fort last
night" kenner TESTED as he
/ slouched into the office the
next morning after breakfast, bundle
OF letters in his hands.
George and Hillyer exchanged giances
and smiled.
! You'd have thought something was
wrong IL you'd been here George an
swered lightly.
Hanks was at bis desk munching
niece Of cracker and now and then
taking sip of water from thick,
unclean tumbler He had no comments
20 make. If the building had been half
demolished during the night he would
have inspected the ruin with supreme
indifference. for it was not his per-
Ioonal property. Half an hour later
Imam and woman came down the
iatreet and entered the warehouse.
The woman was short and fat. wore a
black sunbonnet and heavy gray
shawl. The man carried worn Con-
Ifederate flag in his left hand, in his
right battered army bugle.
.Jeff's nanny an daddy" Kenner
lsaid. my Lord. they got here quickl
/ reckon somebody must "a told 'em
the news last night
sCome on in. old woman Truitt said
to his wife. Nobody hain't a-goin' to
hurt you" He took the chair Ken
ner was pronfering and placed 1t near
the stove. Then he leaned unsteadily
on the short staff OF the furled flag.
The bugle ratified on the brass buttons
Of his long overcoat MS his arm hung
down.
'.The camp meets today" he said
huskily, but / hain't blowed note
yit, an hain't stuck up the flag. The
BOYS will wait on OF Bas this mornin'
I wish some o my tried comrades could
be here to listen to what got to say.
George Buckley, I'm goin' to speak to
yGn, sir"
George had flushed all over with en-
barrassment. His Irofi!e was to the
door, but out of the corner OF his
eye he had caught glimpse of a
woman's figure in the main doorway.
The thought flashed through his brain
that it was Mrs. Hiilyer or Hortense
Enowden, and he wanted to direct Hill
yers attention thither, but with set,
oxpectant features the merchant was
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-08-04
BY CHARLES E. EDwARpgs.

Men like Willie I.eeler, formerly of
Ned Hanlon's Broeklynites and now
with the New York Americans: Napo-
leon Ltajoie of the Cleveland Amerl-
cans. Jack Warner OF the New YORK
Nationals, Burkett and heidrick OF the
st. Louis Americans have the reputa
ton of being able to send ball prac-
tically where they wish. In fact every
baseball patron can cite instances
where in emergen cies these players
have sent hits into the exact parts OF
the field where they would do the most
good. Sometimes they would bound
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-08-04
A Physician Healed.

DR.. Geo. Ewing, practicing physi-
clan of Smiths Grove. KY. for over
thirty years, writes his personal exper-
fence with Foley's Kidney Cure: For
years had been greatly bothered with
kidney and bladder trouble, and en-
larged PROSTATE gland. I used every
thing known to the profession without
relief, until I commenced to use Foley's
Kidney Cure. After taking three bot
ties I was entirely relieved and cured.
prescribe it now daily in my prac-
tice and heartily recommend its use to
all physicians for such troubles. have
prescribed It in hundreds OF cases with
perfect success" b. A. Morgan.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-08-04
$50 to California and Return-Person.
ally Conducted Trains.

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without change, via the Chicago, I'm
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Special personally conducted parties
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ial trains and full information apply
to tickets agents Chicago & Northwes.
tern railway.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-08-04
He Was Altogether Too
Suspicious For Tommy
had lust obtained his first

~<OMMY had just obtained his first
a position as Office boy. His sal
airy was not large. but his hopes
were. He expected to learn the bust
ness, and lives of great men all re-
minded hisl that he might do great
things. A friend of his met him about
a week after he had entered upon his
new duties.
How do you like the iob?" inquired
his friend
"oh, dunno said Tommy doubt
fully.
rs the woik hardy'
mo. the woik amt so bard and the
hours amt so long. but. say, the
measly old cuss w.oik for makes me
tired"
whats the matter with him?"
Hes so blamed suspicious. Why,
il l git him bin busted he'll count
the change. just as If I'd take any of
his measly old money
lie does. eh?'
Eyes And the other mornin' ne
went out and forget to open the safe.
You see, there's only me and him IN
the office Well, as soon as be Went
out in came man to get some papers
there We're In the safe. knew the
boss wanted him to get them, but
there was the safe locked, so what
could l do? And the man said he
couldn't come back till the next day.
When the ltcss came In, told him
about it. and he cussed himself for
bein' out; so says to him, Why don't
You gimme the combination of the safe
so the next time you're out ] can git
anything that's wanted%
Say. you oughter seen him. You'd
think he was goin' to jump down me
throat, l thought I was goin to lose
me job, and, between you and me, |
wouldn't have cared much If ] did.
I'm gittin' tired OF woikin' for such a
suspicious old cuss, anyhow. New
York Press.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-08-04

mer, Townes and Gaudaur flourished
are gone never to return. The profess
SIGNALS of today are small fry compared
to those mighty scullers. The whole
world used to forget home, mother and
everything else on days when those
men raced. Things are not what they
used to be"
Speaking of rowing reminds me of
some advice heard N-Chalnpion Titus
giving To a young sculler recently.
The sliding seat gives beginners q
deal of trouble" said Titus. and should
be studied carefully.
The slide toward the stern of the
shell should begin at the very moment
you start to recover. The recover is,
of course, the act of proceeding from
the finish of stroke to the position for
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-08-04
A Sweet Breath

Is a never failing sign Of healtis.
stomach When the breath IL bad the
stomach is out of order. There is no
remedy in the world equal to Kodol
Dyspepsia Cure for curing indigestion.
dyspepsia and all stomach disorders.
Mrs. Mary 8 Crick, Of White Plains.
KY, writes: Il have been dyspeptic
for years; tried all kinds of remedies,
but continued to grow worse. BY the
use of Kodol 1 began to improve at
once, and after taking a few bottles
am fully restored in weight, health and
strength. and can eat whatever I like"
Kodol digests what you eat and makes
the stomach sweet. Sold by all Drug
gists.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-08-04
Dewitt i. the Name.

When you go to buy Witch Hazel
Salve look for the name Dewitt on ev-i
cry box. The pure unadulterated witch
hazel is used in making DeWitt's Witch
H3zel Salve which is the best salve IN
the world for cuts burns, bruises, bolts,
eczema and piles. The popularity Of
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve, due to It's
many cures, has caused numerous
worthless counterfeits to be placed on
the market. The genuine bears the
name OF e. G. Dewitt & Co, Chicago
Sold by all druggists.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-08-04
InRlMER,s BALLET.

The new ballet which Wright Lori
mer has in preparation for the palace
scene in the third act OF "The Shepherd
King promises to be triumph of ORR
entail magnificence. Four noted mas
tiers of the ballet have been engaged
to collaborate in arranging this ORR
entail dance, which will be put into re-
hearsal rs soon as Mr.. Lorimer returns
from Switzerland.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-08-04
Go 10 WORLDS Fair Via Wabash.

Now is the time to go to St Louis
as the fair is at it's best. Take your
family as it is worth more than years
schooling to any young boy or girl over
10 wears old. It is twice as great as
was the Columbian exposition, and
cost three times as much. Send for
map of the grounds.
The Wabash has three fast trains
daily, and you should ask to have your
ticket read Wabash. All Wabash trains
stop at the main gate. For other in
formation write S. w. Flint, p. & T. A.,
Des Moines. Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-08-04

play an engagement in London next
summer.
The final papers divorcing John T..
Sullivan and Rose Coghian We're sigh
ed in New York recently by Judge Gill
derseeve. Miss Coghlan was given the
right to resume her maiden name.
The announcement has been made
that Beatrice Gilbert, n member of
"The Wizard of Or" company, now
playing in Chicago, was married re-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-08-04

Gently in that city to Guy Bostwick, a
Harvard graduate, whose parents live
in Boston.
THE Days Of Forty nine" is the title
of new comedy sketch to be played
the coming season in the first class
vaudeville theaters by Milton and Dolly
Mobiles supported by two other capable
actors.
'The Bride and the Bridegroom" Ar
thur Laws comedy, which Was SO yio-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-08-04

lently "booed" on it's London opening
night, has been shelved.
Margaret Mckinney and May Boley
Joined Richard Carries ."rhe Maid and
the Mummy" company in Chicago re-
Gently, where the piece is on for a
summers run.
Daniel F'rohman cables from London
that the opening play for his new stock
company at the Lyceum theater, New
York, is now being written by Mr. Pi-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-08-04
How II Hurts.

Tommy-smokin' cigarettes is dead
sure to hurt yer.
Jimmy-G'on Where did yer git dat
notioni
Tommy-From pop.
Jimmy-Aw he wuz jist stringin
yer.
Tommy-No, he wasn't stringin' me.
He wuz strappin' me. OATS how l
knows it hurts.-Catholic Standard and
Times
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-08-04

ago and is now studying the character
istics of this emerald hued bird in or
der to introduce some new features in
her role In the bird opera.
Miss Dolly Jordan, who was recently
prominent member of "A Chinese
Honeymoon" company, was married
recently TO Edward Madden, a song
writer, in Baltimore.
David Belasco is authority for the
statement that Mrs. Leslie Carter will
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-08-04

circumstances would ! produce q play.
no matter how good, which | felt did
not suit me. An actor should be as
careful about being fair TO an author
as he is about being fair to himself.
Even the strongest personality cam
not insure the success of q play. See
what happened to Dante even with
such a personality as Irving in its ia
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-08-04
SHORT STAGE STORIES.

son mt the Park theater, Boston, begin
ming early in September.
Edward Harrigan is next season to
appear in new play written by him
self and based upon his own career on
the stage.
Ida Mule of the woodland" COM
pany. who plays the role of the parrot,
purchased real parrot a few days
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-08-04

Notwithstanding that Mrs. Gilbert
rounds out her fifty years on the stage
next season, she will go out as a star
In Clyde Fitch's play Grandma.
"Weatherbeaten Benson has been
chosen by Edward e. Kidder as the
title of the new play which he has writ
ten for Ezra Kendall and which will be
the opening attraction of the next sea-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-08-04

nero and will be brought out about the
first of the year. Margaret Ellington
(Mrs. Daniel Frohinan) viii be the
leading woman of the organization.
Miss Maud Fealey, who was with
Dillingham; and Perley last season, will
be Henry Irvings leading woman next
season.
Kitty Cheatham, once member of
Augustin Days company. Is the latest
recruit to vaudeville. Miss Cheatham
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-08-04
Possibility.

Angelina Manayunk-Don't you think
It was dreadful of the photographer to
flatter me like that?
Her Dear Friend-Oh, I don't know.
You might want to use the picture to
send in reply to matrimonial adver-
tisement. Boston Traveller.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-08-04
A Summer Cold.

A summer cold is not only annoying
but IL 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, 1904-08-04

married several years ago and retired
but in recent years has been doing
monologue for private parties around
New York and Boston.
Denman Thompson denies the report
that he is to have new play. He 10
going to rest next season.
Wright Lorimer will make some all
terations in "The Shepherd King and
bring it forth again on Oct. in Boss
ton. But six cities will be visited.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-08-04
A Riased View.

"Do you now appreciate the beauties
Of civilization?"
yes" answered the barbarian. "Ciy-
ilization is great institution. But as
in the case of other large enterprises
it's usually best to be one OF the pro-
moters and get in on the ground floor
Washington Star.