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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-10-24
Habl. OF Observation
AS Practiced by Willie

I'D Il observing. my son." said Will
D lies fa ssss. . sss he Ia nse
successful man"
Eyes," added Willie's uncle. Don't
go through the world blindly. Learn to
use your eyes"
''J.ittle boys who are observing know
4 great deal more than those who are
not" Whites aunt put in.
Willie took their advice to heart. A
day passed, and once more he stood bct.
fore the family council.
''Well, Willie" said his father, have
you been using your eyesy
The boy nodded.
'rell us what you've learned"
"Dncle Jim's got bottle OF whisky
hid behind his trunk" said Willie,
'Aunt Jennie's got an extra set Of
teeth in her dresser, and pas got q
deck Of cards and box of chips be-
hind the books in the secretary"
1.-THE little sneakw exclaimed the
farnily.-Newark News.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-10-24
QUEER THINGS IN POLAND.
superstition Plays Leading Role
With Young Men and Matdens.

With Young Men and Matdens.
1t is customary in Polish villages to
strew straw over the Christmas eve
supper tables and for the young people.
blindfolded or In the dark. to pick out
each a straw therefrom. Should the
straw be green the lucky maiden ex
poets to wear a bridal wreath or the
youth to lead bllshing bride to the
altar during the approaching year. bur
a dried st:nw foretels to either long
waiting, possibly even until death.
In other rural Polish districts on the
"Christ's eve" wine, beer and water
are placed by girl between two cam
dies on table. She then retires into a
corner or an adjoining room to watch
the result reflected in a mirror hung
for this purpose. II as the clock strikes
midnight a man enters and drinks the
wine she is happy, for her wooer viii
be rich. Should he drink the beer, she
may be content, for the wooer will be
well to do If the water be chosen, her
husband will be very poor. But If as
the clock strikes no man comes to her
table the anxious maiden shiyers with
more than midnight terror. believing
that she is doomed to be early the
bride of death
Poland is peculiarly rich in these
observances, spreading themselves
throughout the year, both sexes being
equally superstitious in this respect.
On New Years eve the young unmar-
ried men place themselves before fire
and, bending down, look beneath their
legs. Should woman appear in the
background it Is the one they will
marry, but If they see a shape as Of
coffin it forebodes for them death dur
ing the year close ut hand.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-10-24
THE ELEPHANT LIFE SAVER.

others equally wise say the dog is.
Next below these, almost on level
with them, in fact, comes the horse.
1t is certain. though, that no creature
is more capable of feeling and ex-
pressing love for human being than
an elephant. In a menagerie some
times visit the keeper of the animals
has a daughter fourteen years old.
When she was twelve her father told
her young female elephant had just
been brought to the menagerie and that
the poor creature seemed very unhappy
and homesick. The little girl felt sor-
ry for the homesick elephant child and
went Immediately to see it.
The animal knew the little girl was
its friend and trusted her from the
first. She fed and petted 1t. Soon she
began to train it to do tricks The
main thing was to make the elephant
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-10-24
A River That Bridge. Itself.

For long stretch the Colorado river
has bridged itself with logs Of wood,
which have damned so tightly from
one bank to the other that even dyna-
mite Is powerless to clear them away.
It was at first only slight jam of logs.
which three or four men could have
dealt with effectively, but it has grown
at an enormous rate and. in some
places. has become solid ground, with
vegetation and trees growing upon it.
Roads have been cut through. over
which teams cross from bank to bank
as unconcernedly as though great
river was not rolling swiftly under
meath. The monster raft has become
an object of interest to tourists, but the
authorities are taking steps to break
I'D the bridge as soon as possible.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-10-24

South English ever knew. John A.
Benson, the premier land grabber of
America who stole California land by
the hundreds of thousands of acres
and whose trial is now pending at
Washington, D. c.
Over yonder in the thick woods was
another cabin with a quilt hung at the
entrance for door. A sweetfaced
day looked out over the hills and hazel
brush to the east looking in vain for
her husband who had gone to Wasson-
vile to mill three days before. She
fears that he has been met with an
accident 1t is growing dark now and
splitting snow The meat is gone. the
bread is gone and her six hungry
children nestle up close TO their
mother by the fireplace. a little tod.
dler. the youngest looking up into his
mothers fearful face said, surely God
has forgot" The wind swells the
quilt at the door like the sail of A
mast; the wolves howl closer and over
yonder rings cut the cry of a Wild
cat.
Then softly quavers the mothers
voice.
Lord abide with me, fast falls the
eventide,
The darkness deepens, Lord in me
abide.
When other helpers fail and comforts
flee,
Help of the helpless, Lord abide in
me-"
She sang and drew her hungry little
ones closer about her.
Hello there came strange voice
from the darkness.
She pulled the quilt aside and looked
out.
Can you keep stranger here over
night? I'm twelve miles from home,
and it's so dark 1 can't see my hand
before me-"
You are welcome to what we have
sir. but my husband went to the mill
three days ago. I'm afraid something
has happened him and we've got moth
ing to eat but some wild honey" she
said.
Send out q. bucket, I've got flour.
Your husband is doubtless waiting his
turn at the mill and it's crowded-lhe
will be home tomorrow; here's your
-four"
And in half an hour they We're all
eating jolly supper of hot biscuits
and honey. That little boy who thought
God had fo1saken them is with lis to-
day, here upon the platform. Let me
introduce him. Mr. William Houston,
the first boy born in English River
township His mother, Granny Hous-
tom told me this story herself. She
was one of the best Christians ever
knew.
The God of the pioneer changes not.
He is with us yet. The same yester>
day, today and forever.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-10-24

understand the trainers words. 1t was
first taught to stand upon its hind feet.
A pulley and chain were used to lit
the elephants forefeet gently, while
the little girl kept saying, up. up, up!'
continually. short lesson of this kind
was given sever :: times, and after each
one the girl fed her pet two loaves Of
bread and some apples, of which 1t
was very fond.
After awhile the elephant reared its
great body upon the hind feet of its
own accord when the girl said up.
up!" Then after some more train
ing, the pupil being always rewarded
after each lesson, the little girl would
simply walk backward, holding poie
with prongs on it in front of her, and
the elephant would rear upon it's hind
feet and walk upright after the girl.
This was the most difficult trick for
the elephant to learn.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-10-24
SECOND FLOOR PLAN.

troweled down smooth, straight and
hard. The trim throughout is of clear
kiln dried cypress.
The mantels in parlor and dining
room are Intended to be all brick, with
tiled hearth facings, etc. The dining
room dresser, pantry shelving, etc. are
OF cypress lumber holdings, with
glass doors, adjustable shelves, draw
ers and closets to suit.
The kitchen and bathroom contain
modern plumbing and fixtures. The
hardware throughout is of plain dark
bronze metal, with combination knobs.
roses and escutcheons. The entire In
terror is finished In the natural wood
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-10-24
Full Of Trade Meaning

are these lines from j. H. Simmons
Of Casey, Iowa. Think Of what might
have resulted from his terrible cough
If he had not taken the medicine about
which he writes: II had fearful
cough, that disturbed my nights rest.
I tried everything, but nothing would
relieve it, until took DR.. Kings New
Discovery for Consumption, Coughs
and Colds, which completely cured me-"
Instantly relieves and permanently
cures all throat and lung diseases;
prevents grip and pneumonia. At Nc
Donald & Mahood Co, druggists; guar
anteed; so cents and 81. Trial bottle
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-10-24
international Live Stock Show at Chi.
caoo. December 2neI to 9Th,

The International Live Stock show
opens this year under conditions more
favorable than ever The Coliseum, a
handsome new structure built for this
purpose, will be completed and used
for the first time.
The display of live stock Is to be so
complete that 1t promises to even ex-
eel the perfection Of forrner years.
Professor Herbert w. Munford, Of
Illinois, is quoted in the following
short but pithy comment on the In
ternational.
at is at the international that
breeders and buyers mingle to mutual
advantage The breeder becomes bet
ter informed as to approved market
types, and thus the international be-
comes potent factor in giving direc-
ton to the breeders efforts toward live
stock improvement"
Low rates over the Northwestern
line from all points west will be an
nounced SOOn
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-10-24
Personally Conducted Tour to Colorado
and the Pacific Coast,

Leave Chicago Oct. 18th via the Chi
cago. Union Pacific & Northwestern
line and the newly opened Salt Lake
route. $175.O0 from Chicago, includes
all expenses. railroad fare, sleeping
car, dining car and hotel accommo-
dations. Ample time for numerous
side trips at Denver, Colorado Springs,
Salt Lake City, Los Angeles and San
Francisco Exclusively first class. For
itineraries and particulars address s.
A. Hutchinson, Manager Tourist De-
partment, PIP Clark street. Chicago. Ill
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-10-24
A Judicious Inquiry.

A we'll known travelling man who
visits the drug trade says he has often
heard druggists inquire of customers
who asked for cough medicine,
whether 1t was wanted for a child or
for an adult and If for child they
almost Invariably recommend Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy. The reason
for this is. that they know there is no
danger from it and that it always
cures. There is not the least danger
in giving it, and for coughs. colds and
Group, it is unsurpassed. For sale by
all druggists.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-10-24
New Car Line to Southern California

New Car Line to Southern California.
Pullman tourist sleeping cars thru
to Los Angeles without change. daily
from Chicago, beginning September Is,
via the Chicago Union Pacific and
Northwestern line and the newly OPEN
ed Salt Lake Route. Great reduce
ton In time schedules via this route.
Colonist one-way tickets on sale daily
from Chicago beginning September Is,
only $33 to Los Angeles. Correspond
ingly low rates from other points.
Double berth in tourist sleeping cars.
81 from Chicago. For tickets, Sleep
ing car reservation and ,ull particu-
lars. apply to the nearest ticket agent
of Chicago & Northwestern Ry., or to
S. A. Hutchinson. manager, 212 Clark
street Chicago.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-10-24

make The edges of the box are rub
bed down with sandpaIer and stained
dark brown. Four panels are cut out
Of linen or denim to correspond with
the front, lid and sides Of the box. On
these panels are pasted figures of chill
dren and animals cut cut of calico or
cretonne. Che back 'of the box is
stained. and the linen panels are tack
ed With brass headed nails.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-10-24
spent More Than $1,000.

W. W. Baker, Of Plainview, Neb.,
writes: my wife suffered from lung
trouble for fifteen years. She tried q
number of doctors and spent over
$1,000 without relief. She became
very low and lost all hope. A friend
recommended Foley's Honey and Tar
and thanks to this great remedy II
saved her life. She enjoys better health
than she has known in ten years." Re.
fuse substitutes. For sale by B. A.
Morgan.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-10-24
Plan. 10 Get Rich

are often frustrated by sudden
breakdown. due to dyspepsia or consti-
patton. Brace up and take DR.. Kings
New Life Pills They take out the
materials which are clogt:ing your en-
ergies, and give you a new start Cure
headache and dizziness 100 At Nc
Donald & Manhood CO., drug store: Is
oopts Guaranteed
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-10-24
A HISTORY RHYME.

First William the Norman, then William
his son;
Henry, Stephen and Henry. then Richard
and John;
Next Henry the Third, Edwards one. two
and three;
Again, after Richard. three Henries we
see;
Two edwards. third Richard, If rightly I
guess,
Two Henries, sixth Edward. Queens Mary
and Bess
Then James the Scot sand Charles, whom
they slew;
To him followed cromwell. another
Charles too.
Then James called the Second assembled
the throne,
And William and Mary together came on.
Till Anne. Georges four and William all
passed,
Then queen Victoria. her son Edward
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-10-24
Rebukinx Hi, Pre.u mvtion.

The girl with the AUBURN hair had
suffered him to put his arm on the
back Of the seat but when he tried to
take her hand she drew 1t away.
"Mr. SpoonaA," she said, you
mustn't try to stretch base hit into
a three Dagger Chicago Tribune.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-10-24
A Sure Cure.


Balty Moore-What's the matter, old
man? You look as il you had the
blues.
Calvert, Jr.-I have Think how
many years I've been working and
saving and trying to complete a home
and then look atl.my scantily furnished
apartments.
Balty Moore-Now, old man, / know
sure cure for that feeling. Rent a
house somewhere and start to move
and you'll find that you've succeeded
in accommodating more household goods
than anybody else in town. And next
day when the bill for the moving
comes in you'll be surer than ever Of
it,-Baltimore American.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-10-24
7 ERE is one of the best ele-
plant stories you ever heard:
One of the hottest days this

summer a boy living IN
Brooklyn went to Coney Island to get
good cooling off in the sea surf. The
water was so delightful that he re-
manned in it considerable time. wad-
Ing into deep water. He could swim.
but not very well. He went beyond
his depth and began to swim, but found
that the tide was carrying him farther
and farther from the shore. He was
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-10-24
A DECORATIVE TOY BOX.

During the holidays is good time to
make out Of small, low packing box
a chest in which to keer best toys and
books. It will fit beautifully into the
playroom corner and be lots Of fun to
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-10-24
FIRST FLOOR PLAN.

and are hung with wrought iron hlnges
and sprlng back hooks: The front door
is OF quarters! yeneered oak with beHet
plate glass.
The floors throughout are laid with
narrow North Carolina pine tongued and
grooved flooring boards nailed UP tight
The clustering is Of common mortar
put on thick, finished with white
lime, white sand and plaster of paris
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-10-24

the ships master, who by glancing at
the figures on level with the water
may know how many feet the bottom
Of the ship Il below the water line.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-10-24
FRONT ELEVATION.

storeroom and modern hot air fur
mace which heats the entire house.
The frame is of henlock lumber and
timber The walls are sheathed and
covered with two ply building paper,
narrow beveled siding and cypress
shingles.
All windows except those of the eel
lar have outside blinds of white pine
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-10-24
Excursion Rates ~ Davenport, la,

Via the Northwestern line. Excursion
tickets will be sold Oct. 20, "a and Is.
limited to return until Oct. q, inclu-
sive, on account Grand Chapter, Order
of Eastern Star Apply to agents
Chicago & Northwestern Railway.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-10-24
To BE Seen on ships, Bows.

Letters which may have aroused the
curiosity of some of you children are
to be found on the bows of vessels. On
the stem you may have noticed a num-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-10-24

Sick headache is caused by dis
ordered condition of the stomach and
is quickly cured by Chamberlain's
Stomach and Liver Tablets. For sale
nv all drupgistS
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-10-24

Town Lots That Are Sure to Grow-A
Legitimate and Certain get Rich
Quick Experimentation.
The new Wyoming town that is now
being established by the Pioneer Town
Site Company is deservedly attracting
general attention. Located in Fremont
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-10-24

Der Of Roman
figures one above
the other. These
start from the
keel and are
numbered con-
secutively. They
are placed in
this position for
the benefit of
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-10-24
Lost Forever.

Smith-Poor Brown! We shall never
enjoy the pleasure Of his company
again.
Jones-what! He isn't dead, is he:
Smith-Oh. no.
=,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-10-24
Rronchitis for Twer,tv Years.

Mrs Minerva Smith, of Danville.
Ill.,, writes: II had bronchitis for
twenty years and never got relief until
I used Foley's Honey and Tar, which
Is a sure cure" For sale by B. A.
MORGAN
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-10-24

Marriage and economy?' interrogat-
ed the Benedict. why, man, before
/ married l was broke half the time"
"And what now:" asked the young
bachelor an4iously.
"Why. an, broke all the time
Denver No
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-10-24
How,s This?

HoW's ThisY
We offer One Hundred Dollars Re-
ward for any case of Catarrh that cam
not be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
F. J. Cheney & Co, Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned, have known F..
j. Cheney for the last fifteen years, and
believe him perfectly honorable in all
business transactions and financially
able to carry out any obligations made
by his firm.
WalGing, Kinnan & Marvin,
w lesale Druggists. Toledo, o..
Halls Catalrh Cure is taken inter-
nally, acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces Of the system.
Testil onials sent free. Price Is cents
per bottle Sold by all druggists.
Take Halls Family Pills for consti-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-10-24

sHe's got good deal on his hands"
II thought he devoted all Of his time
to his automobile"
$50 he does, and you ought to see
his hands since he's been taking care
Of it,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-10-24

"A Conundrnm.
Why is an egg like horse? Because
you can't use it till it is broken.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-10-24
A slight Mistake.

''what nice little boy!" said the
minister. who was making a call.
won't you come and shake hands. my
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-10-24

"No!" snapped the nice little boy.
"Good gracious! Don't you like me?"
"No! 1 had to have my hands an
face washed just because you came"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-02-06
AND THEY SHIVERED.
Another Unpleasant Event at the
Crawford Theater.

Patrons of the Crawford theater
Saturday, when Mildred Holland pre-
sented The Triumph of an Empress" I"
found the theater cold and uncom-
Portable. The people sat about with
their wraps on and still were unable
to keep comfortably warm.
In this connection the definition of
patron as given by Ralcy Hustled
Bell, in his volume, THE Worth of
Words" is interesting. Mr.. Bell says
that the word Patron used for Gus
toner is an implication that the Gus
toner buyS not what he wants. but
because the seller needs the money"
The patrons" of the Crawford the
ater last Saturday We're not the only
ones dissatisfied with the accommoda-
tiOns of the theater-
Henry c. Mortimer, manager OF the
Mildred Holland company, paid the
State Journal office a visit for the ex-
press purpose of adding his testimony
to that being offered to the people of
Topeka by the State Journal
Mr.. Mortimer was a very angry
man. His anger was but a reflection
of Miss Hollands anger at the inferior
accommodations of the Crawford the
ater. Mr.. Mortimer declares that they
have been accustomed to play in first
class theaters. and they disliked. very
much the conditions With W3iGh they
had to put up at the Crawford. The
cold building. the little stage, the small
cooped-up dressing rooms. the dirty
surrOun dings and the clap-trap en-
VirOnment generally We're the main
points at which the manager COM
planned.
1.-THE Triumph of an Empress was
seen in Topeka at a disadvantage.
The audience was cold and the actors
were shivering. \
Miss Holland spent several months
in Russia, it is said. gathering ideas
and local color to embellish the pro-
duction.
The play is said to be founded on
facts, but to one acquainted with his
tory the foundation seems unstable.
It is far fetched and untrue to the
arine II was empress of Russia and
Emperor Peter was her husband but
aside from these instances the author
was wide of the mark, and the lines
become farcfcal to a student of history
who listens with surprised feelings to
Catharine extol wifely devotion and
virtuous womanhood. Potemkin is
shown as the faithful friend with high
ideals of honor, who sacrifices his ard
of his own happiness. 1t is usually
very unsatisfactory for a playwright
to picture the life of n lax period be-
fore an audience of today, as the view
point has changed to such an extent
that the perspective is distorted. The
virtues of yesterday are the crimes OF
today, and a historically correct pre-
sentation of the Russian court of
Catharine's time would be realism too
cate of truism. Miss Holland was en-
tirely competent in the more serious
part of the empress and in the earlier
scenes made a most charming grand
duchess. Her Jewels and costumes
were all that were advertised.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-02-06
DAVIS FOR MAYOR.
Member of Parl1hurst- Company
May Enter the Race.

w. H. Davis of the Davis
Mercantile company may come out
actively for the position of mayor in
opposition to Mayor Bergundthal. the
present incumbent, whose office ex-
pires this sprnig.
Mr.. Davis stated at noon with refer
ence to his candidacy that it had come
to him as an entire surprise and that
he had had no notion of making a
race or of entering the spring cam
paign in any capacity.
The first knowledge of the fact that
his name was being used in connec-
ton with any public office was when
he heard that a petition was being
circulated asking him to come out Tor
the position of mayor. Because of the
suddenness of the whole matter he
has not definitely decided on his posi-
ton in the matter. but he states that
he will run. upon the understanding
that he is drafted
Upon what platform will you
run ?" was asked.
"Well, that's something I haven't
decided upon as yet replied Mr..
Davis. ''I am unprepared to state as
yet because of the newness of the
whole thing; I haven't had time"
Continuing, he said: Il will give
out a statement on my position in the
matter in the next day or two