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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-12-05
Topics Of the Times

Despite the several close shaves he
has had lately. the cartoonist persists
in drawing the czar with whiskers.
-
A story from Sterling, ILL.,, to the
effect that 17-year-old girl husked
1875 bushels of corn, would indicate
that the husking bee has been revived
there >and that the girl was looking
for red ears.
Muscatine is figuring on a potato
famine and prices for the tuber are al
ready up to Is cents bushel, with
prospects Of $1.25 showing in the near
future. Dry rot since digging is the
cause Of the scarcity
Pella's mayor seems to have back
ancestors. Two young men who pro-
cured liquor for drunkards, have been
ordered by him to absent themselves
for eighteen months from the city
limits.
$50 you're little Willie Woody ?"
said the new minister, after Sunday
school. IT called to see your mother
yesterday, but, unfortunately, she was
not at home"
"Oh, yes she was" replied theboy
"but guess she took you for the in
stallment man. You look something
like him, Ledger.
On the principle that no man who
deserves monument needs one, the
Pennsylvania legislature was entirely
justified in voting $4,000 for a memoir
ial of Matthew Quay.
Not many would support a law per-
uniting manufacturers to put poisons
into food products but a considerable
number oppose law to prevent the
same thing.
Golfers publishes a cartoon repre-
senting portly trust magnates hurrying
to the national capital each leading his
little United States senator by the
hand. The picture should be an insult
to every loyal American, but it isn't
mores the pity.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-12-05
Furious Eiahtina.

For seven years." writes Geo. W.
Hoffman, of Harper, Wash, Il had
a bitter battle, with chronic stomach
and liver trouble, but at last l won,
and cured my diseases by the use Of
Electric Bitters. 1 unhesitatingly
recommend them to all, and don't In
tend in the future to be without them
in the house They are certainly a
wonderful medicine, to have cured
such bad case as mine" Sold under
guarantee to do tho same for you, by
Mcdonald & Mahood Co, druggists,
at so cents bottle. Try them today.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-12-05

< the vital organs, causing catarrh OF
bladder, or the kidneys themselves
AZ down and waste away cell by cell.
ladder troubles almost always result
IA i derangement of the kidneys and
ire is obtained quickest by proper
.atment Of the kidneys. If you are feel
Z badly you can make no mistake by
king DR.. Ki1ner's Swamp-RO0t, the
reat kidney, liver and bladder remedy.
1 Il coTreets inability to hold urine and
aiding pain in passing it, and over
psaes that unpleasant necessity of being
to go often through the day,
I'd to get up many times during che
light. The mild and the. extraordinary
Hect Of Swamp-Root is; soon realized.
| stands the highest fer its wonderful
slses of the most distressing cases.
Aswanap-R Root is pleasant to take and is
sd BY all druggists in ffty-cent and
Re-dpllar size bottles. You may have
ample bottle of this wonderful new dis
pyesy at,d a book that tells all about it,
tpth sest free by mail. Address, DR., Kill
~ q Co., Bingha1nton, N. Y. When
sitting mention reading this generous
e(ef n this paper. Don't make any
stake, but remember the name, Swamp
pt, Dr.. Ki1mer's Swamp Root, and the
dress, Binghamton, n. Y. on every
Title.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-12-05

There is more catarrh in this section
of the country than all other diseases
put together, and until the last few
years was supposed to be incurable.
For a great many years doctors pro-
rounced it a local disease and pre-
scribed local remedies. and by con-
stantly failing to cure with local
treatment, pronounced 1t incurable.
Science has proven catarrh to be a
constitutional disease and therefore re-
quires constitutional treatment. Halls
Catarrh Cure, manufactured by +. J..
Cheney & Co, Toledo, O., is the only
constitutional cure on the market. It
is taken internally in doses from 10
drops to teaspoonful. 1t acts directly
ON the blood and mucous surfaces of
the system. They Offer one hundred
dollars for any case it fails to cure.
Send for circulars and testimonials
Address, f. ]. Cheney & Co, Toledo.
Ohio.
Sold by druggists 7ac.
Take Halls Family Pills for eonsti-
nation
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-12-05
A Thousand Dollar. Worth of Good.

A. H. Thurnes, we'll known coal
operator of Buffalo, o., writes, Il have
been afflicted with kidney and blad-
der trouble for years, passing gravel
or stones with excruciating pain.
got no relief from medicines until
began taking Foley's Kidney Cure.
then the result was surprising. A few
doses started the brick dust like fine
stones and now / have no pain across
nv kidneys and I feel like a new man.
1t has done me $1,000 worth of good"
For sale by Mcbride & Will Drug Co.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-12-05

All the good qualities of Ely's Cream
Balm, solid, are found in Liquid Cream
Balm, which is intended for use in
atomizers. That it is an unfailing
cure for nasal cat:arrh is proved by an
ever-increasing mass of testimony. 1t
does not dry out nor rasp the tender
air. passages. 1t allays the inflamma-
ton and goes straight to the root OF
the disease. Obstinate old cases have
been cured in few weeks. All drug
gists as cents, including spraying
tube, or mailed by Ely Bros, Sc War
rem street, New York.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-12-05
he Cause of Many
Sudden Deaths.

There is disease prevailing in this
,untry most dangerous because so decep-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-12-05

70 CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take LAXATIVE BROMO Quintne
Tablets. Druggists refund money II 1T
fails to cure. E. w. GROVES sigma
ture is ON each box. Csc.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-12-05

NsNdlAetiS AZ Ills
is because so decep-
tive. Many sudden
deaths are caused
by it-heart dis
ease, pneumonia,
heart failure or
apoplexy are often
the. result of kid
Hey disease. If
kidney trouble is
allowed
neutrality-suspicious.
ed blood will at
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-03
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8 TIFF rII1Rx
JkEa a-=Syse IL
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The Capitol Hill Literary Society met at
the residence of Capt. ]. E. Hart, 515 b
street northeast, Monday evening, with the
president. Mrs. Lucille I. Belts. in the
chair. Capt. Hart presented gavel of his
toric interest. which was accepted by Mr..
George n. Brown on behalf of the society
The paper of the evening, "Sir James
Young Simpson, the Knight of Modern
Athens" was given by Rev. DR.. Thomas
Boynton recited "Ole Bulls Christmas
Story" Mrs. Rosa l. Townsend gave a
vocal solo. and Mr.. Fred Miller number
OF selections on the either. Remarks were
made by Mr.. Horner, Mr.. Babcock and
others.
The rain-bound members of the Short
Story Club missed rich literary treat at
its session of November g. The program
was furnished by Mrs. NJ. L. Willis. Presi-
dent De Coster presided. Mr.. Frederick
Miller gave three either solos and Miss
May Goodman. accompanied by Mrs.
Townshend, furnished vocal solos of pleas
Ing order. The first story of the evening
was read by the author. Mr.. William D.
Mackenzie, entitled "A Short Journey to
Eutopia," in which the many and happy
advantages of this ideal existence hun
dred years hence were strikingly portrayed
That poets can idealize anything that
grows was cleverly illustrated by "An Ode
to the Onion" written and read by Mrs.
Clara o. Bland whose many good points In
favor of this odorifereus vegetable were en-
Enthusiastically acknowledged by the audi
ence.
The second story was read by the author
Mrs. Burt Russell. entitled "Exiled"
charmfngiy written experience In Califor-
MIA sanitarium, but with a touch OF perverse
human nature which spoiled a happy clf-
max. Prof. III. C. Kirk read an original
story called Uncle Jacks Thanksgiving,
one very great reason for which was his
narrow escape from constituting the feast
for cannibafs holiday dinner. HOW Bet
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-03
Vagrancy the Charge.

Francis c. Hatch, said to be an old-time
yeggHan and u race-hcrSe tout" was ar
ralgned in the District branch of the Po-
lice Court yesterday on charge of va
grancy. He was arrested by Detectives
Muller and Coruwell of the detective bu-
reau A fine of $40 was imposed or six
months in the workhouse. He was COM
mitted this afternoon. Information reach
ed the local police that this man and his
gang were in the city and ne was located
at the Pennsylvania railroad station. He
had several begging cards, which he was
ates who operated while interested persons
read the cards. He has only one arm.
I'VE don't want such people you In
this city. | think that You will learn that
IL Is dangerous to come here, too, after
q WHILE" was Judge Kimball's comment In
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-03
IN THE STORES.

PARKER. BRIDGET & CO. offer special
line of goods, both useful wearing apparel
and novelties for the coming holidays. \
captivating speciality among gifts de luxe
Is their showing OF French opera bags in
pastel shades of leather each equipped with
powder puff, mirror, comb, opera glass and
receptacles for money and cards, though
scarcely larger than the ordinary pocket
book. A dainty model is of pastel blue
leather lined with soft kid and watered
silk in the same shade. and the gilt-mount-
ed glass is finished in the leather. The
Christmas stock of neckwear embraces
every accessory that appeals to we'll
groomed woman, and in the millinery de-
partment are the latest creations for re-
ception and opera wear-due difference be-
ing paid to pink fashions official evening
color for the season. In the fur depart
ment every variety is shown from squirrel
TO imperial crown sables. These include
the latest shape in muffs and neck pieces
and the bolero, the newest thing in fur
coats This novel wrap will especially APP
peal TO the little daughters of the rich, for,
while within the reach Of good-salaried wo-
men, Ii Is better adapted to their luckier
sisters who own multiplicity of wraps. A
bolero model shown is of squirrel. collar
less effect and three-quarter length sleeve,
designed for evening or carriage wear. The
coat is finished with ernnine neck piece and
cuffs and edged around the body with a
fringe Of ernline tails.
THE PALAIS ROYALS friends will find
it quite treat to read its advertisement
page. The Christmas spirit is so attractive
~ in evidence If 1t Is mixed up with bust
ness. But it's your business as much as
that of the Palais Royal proprietor 1.-THE
Old Old Story" is the headline OF today,s
advertisement, and the experiences that
more than a quarter century teaches are
embodied in the story. It's we'll told and
can be read with profit by every one The
business OF 1t is not altogether selfish For
instance. to lessen the overcrowding incl
lions In prices are made during the MORN
ing hours. These reduced prices, linked
with a list of so many different articles,
| make the Palais Royal page q valuable cat
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-03

committee appointed to confer with the
District Commissioners upon the subject
OF increasing the number of trustees for
the public schools OF the city
In making up her standing committees
Mrs. Biount announced ii as her intent o
to have them coincide with those of the
general federation. This will necessitfia
a few changes, and win result In a larger
attendance at the monthly meeting.
The next meeting will be held at pm.
instead OF 1:30 on the afternoon OF Decsm-
bar 50.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-03

Mrs. Mary s. Lockwood, Mrs Nero l..
Tanner. Mrs. Carrie e. Kent and Mrs.
Hannah B. Eperry. There were also pres
ent Representatives of ten of the fifteen
affiliated clubs and all of the officers OF the
D. r. w. c. A letter was read from the
outgoing president, Miss Frances Graham
French, congratulating the members of the
federation upon Its election of Mrs. Blount
to be her successor. expressing her In
ability to be present at the meeting and
thanking the ladies for their sympathy In
her recent Illness.
A report WAS then made ~ the special
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-03
Labor Men Held for Alleged Extort,op

Four walking delegates were arrested
ffiday night in saloon in New York
city, charged with having extorted $3.50
from Morris Jacobson, and upon its re-
ceipt promising to call off strike declared
last Saturday on three fiat buildings being
erected by Joseph Jacobson, son of the
complainant.
The prisoners are John Kingston, boss
mason;. Luke A. Burke and James j. Gal
win. delegates of the Bricklayers Union,
Carriers Union.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-03

Miss Carrie Berwanger. Mr.. and Mrs
Stephen SpitZ and Mr.. Rutherford Igor
leave town today to attend the wedding OF
their brother. Mr. Simon Lyon, and Miss
Minnie kirshbaum. which takes place in In
dlanapOliS on Wednesday,.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-03

Mr.. Joseph Spanier of Naples, Italy, was
here for short stay last week, as the
guest of his parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Max
Cohen of 111J \ street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-03

sy Bonney Received a Letter was humor-
ously told in the monologue INDUCED In by
that lady as to its possible source, reason
and writer, written by Mrs {. A Thomas,
but at her request read by Mrs. Tilden.
Mr.. Leonard j. Garvan, Mr.. A. q. Heaton,
DR.. ~ *. P Harvey, MIR. Wilbur Hawk
hurst Miss Mamie Warder, Mrs. h. M
Riggs, Mr.. and Mrs. Thos. J. Hurd Mr..
VIM. Tyler Page. Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Ro
denburg and Mrs. Burt Russell We're made
members of the club.
The Excelsior Literary Club was enter
tanned by DR.. Margaret Huddleston at her
home in lexington last Tuesday. The pres
dent, Mrs NJ L. Willis, Mesdames Alexan-
der, Barnard, Butler. Barringer. Foster.
son, Feely and Webb faced the storm AMI
were more than repaid in the enjoyment of
the essay ION Genoa" by the hostess, DR.
Huddleston Short sketches were omitted
and the rest of the hour was spent in social
chat. The meeting adjourned to meet with
Mrs. General Abbott next week.
Thanksgiving night a reception was held
under the auspices Of the Eastern Star
Pleasure Club to mark the installing of
the newly elected officers whose term be-
gan November 30. Speaker McFadden
mer President 8. III. Cation and President
elect Charles Bentley who made appro-
pirate addresses. Each was greeted with
cheers and music. Following these was
an ADDRESS from Alien H. McFadQen,
speaker. Vocal and instrumental selec-
tions were also given. Mr.. Charles Bent
ley, Mr.. II. F. Walls. vice president;
Miss Blanch Ridglsy. recording secretary;
Miss Mary Nalley, financial secretary; Mr..
8. H. Cation. treasurer. and Allen r. Nc
Fadden. speaker formed In the grand
march. followed by the members and a
large number of friends. A most extern
sive reception was then presented. which
lasted until a late hour. The affair was
held at the regular meeting hall of the
club, which was very deliberately decorated
with flowers, ornaments and the clubs
colors.
The Pollywog Social Club held a meeting
November % at the home of Mr.. and Mrs
Rowe of Rosecroft, Md. Dancing was en-
Joyed and refreshments were served. Those
present included the Misses Mamie. Flor
ence and Louise Arthur, the Misses Bertha
and Beatrice Dement,. Miss Juliet Evans.
Miss Edith Upper, Mr.. Elmer Upper, Mr..
Hodgen Butler. Mr.. Donald Thorne. Mr..
Robert Dement,. Mr.. Sutton Jones and Mr..
Francis Reynolds.
The District Federation of Women's
Clubs held its regular monthly meeting
November "a In the parlors of the WASH
ington College OF Law, 1928 New York
avenue Prior to the meeting Mrs. Lucia
e. Blount, the newly elected president,
held an informal reception and was greet
ed By four Of her predecessors In ONCE
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-03

Miss Amelia Stern will be the guest OF
Mrs. Sol Meyer in Indianapolis for several
weeks and will leave today with a party
to attend the Kirshbagn- Lyon wedding or
Wednesday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-03

DR.. and Mrs. L. A. Duncan entertained
Thanksgiving at a dinner of eight covers
Their guests included Gen. and Mrs. j.
Edwin Browne, Mrs. Boardman, Miss May
Mr.. Holmes and Mr.. Price.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-03

Mr. Milton Hahn. who is attending Har-
ward College. is spending the holidays with
his parents. Mr. and Mrs William Hahn,
III p street
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-03

Mrs B. Rosenthal of George town is enter
tanning Miss Ray Eversman of Baltimore
during the Thanksgiving holidays.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-03

The Alexandria Section. Council of Jewisi,
Women. gave dance on Tuesday night, the
proceeds of which will be sent to the Rus
sian sufferers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-03

Mrs. Lee Baumgarten Of 1887 18th street
has as her guest. during the holidays, Miss
Carrie Burgunder of Baltimore.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-03

DR.. and Mrs. William Merrick Gray ant
family are with Franklin Bachrach on Mel
street. east of Connecticut avenue
Chevy Chase.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-03

Mrs. 4. Burnstne of New York and her
friends were entertained at lotto party
Monday night by her sister, Miss sarah
Rosenthal.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-03

Miss Marion Wolff of Capitol Hill ha
returned after a visit of three weeks will
friends in New York city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-03

very pretty wedding took place last
Wednesday afternoon at the residence of
Mr.. and Mrs. William BECKETT. 1923 NJ
street, when their daughter, Miss Mayme
E., was married to Mr.. Sumner Lane of
Elizabeth city, n. c., Rev, f. j. Grimke
officiating. Many friends were present
and the gifts were numerous and hand
some. Mr. and Mrs. Lane left for their
future home III North Carolina after the
ceremony.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-03

ders has business interests.
Miss Mary r. Shinn and Mr.. Samuel d.
Cushing will be quietly married here to-
morrow. The couple will live at SewIckley.
Pa. Other weddings next week at which
only relatives will assist will be those OF
Miss Eugenia Faunt lie Roi Barber and
Mr. Cadwalader Woodvilie. and Miss Isabel
Lindsay Johnson and Mr. Alfred Ernest
Steel, British consul at Chilean port. Rev.
Father Buckley of st. Matthews will Off
ciate and an informal reception for the
personal friends of the bride will follow
the ceremony, which will take place next
Thursday at pm. at the home of the
brides mother 1909 NJ street
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-03

1t pays tosread the want columns of The
Star. Hundreds Of situations are filled
through them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-03

The Tuesday Afternoon Bowling Club
held its first meeting last week
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-03

the case, in inflicting the highest penalty
which the law allows
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-03

lumbia road before going to Montreal. Can.
Mr. and MIS-. Sanders will remain In Can
ada for an indefinite time, where Mr.. San
ders has business interests.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-03

Mayer & Company, 415 and AT 7th street
northwest. are showing many practical and
appropriate Christmas gifts. In their adj
Vert1sement found on another page of this
paper they give many timely suggestions
of presents for men. women and children.
These useful articles include a large va
riety of Morris chairs, cheval mirrors, Ia
dies desks, music cabinets, and toilet ia
bies, ana they are placing especial empha-
sis on their exclusive line of McDougall
Kitchen Cabinets, at all prices.
They also are sole agents for the sweet
toned Byrne piano.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-03

VIM HAHN &. co. desire to-curtail sur
plus stocks accumulated because of unfavor-
able weather conditions, which is the prin-
eipal reason for their present unusual bar
gains in footwear. The sale which was in
progress the week before Thanksgiving Will
continue. owing TO the replenishfng of stock:
A list of broken sizes at their 7th street
store is also worthy of attention. This COM
pany carries full line of mems, women $
and chfldren's shoes for business and dress
wear at their three houses. the workman
ship being Correct and the ptice scales mod
crate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-03

Cards have been issued announcing the
marriage of Miss Ray Whit,ock to Mr.
Robert Henry Pretzfeld of New York, the
ceremony took place in New York city
who is a talented musician. is well renlem-
bered here where she has several times
been the guest of Mrs. Max Cohen.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-03

Miss Carrie Tanzer of Cumberland Nd
of the LenoX
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-03

LENERTON & co. have been fortunate
IN securing a second purchase of women's
outer garments. embracing the samples of
the foremost leading New York maker.
which have heretofore been secured by tile
large New York stores. This stock is even
more desirable than that secured last week
Inactive IN style. there being only one of
. ca oh model, and at most reasonable prices.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-10-05

ID. Boyez or the yuIuntrrts =
stated emphaiically Friday that the
mayor had assured them less than
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-10-05
Mr.. DooIey
Meant Business

NEW YORK. oct. -conHterua-
ton has seized the kecperH 81 dives
and houses Of 90 frpute "a the Ten
aeHsln. 4 new caar Of the Tender
iain has taken the rsins Of govern
naetN ~ that famous district. and
Ms name b. D8oley. Af uooiey. like
bis famous uamssake Of the HowsrY
Muse. seems to be man Of action.
HrAinxited a number 81 the worst
offenders 20 his office the other
day and Ia perfectly pleasant but
positive manner informed thsm that
they would have 10 quit business
within g. hours. or stand the ruuac-
ausncss The meeting NaH quite
friendly aud the guests left smiling
aud joking They had heard such
commands many times before. and
treated them always Ia The same
manner. aa a joke. II Vas really
too funny TO tell them. Who were
sach stauueh friends and support
ern % Tammnuy Hall aud paid their
dues" to the police with such reg
ularity. that they would have 60
move or qult hualucaai
The - hours passed and the dive
owners. regardless - the warning
they had received. continued bust
hess At the old stand. when the great
surprise came. one of the places
Vas Taided and the owner arrested.