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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-02-02
Oddly in the Mems
Refused to Kiss Policeman.

Davenport.-A Moline young man,
who recently took a job as a canvasser.
having a distaste for harder work, has
Just received a shock that he Is not
expected to get over for some time. His
canvass took him to house in the
eastern part of Moline, where comely
young matron refused to be impressed
with the bargains he offered. After
forcing his way into the house and dis
coursing on his sample for SOME time,
he left 1t at the house, saying he would
call after dinner and get her order and
q nice little kiss.
But 1t happens that police officer
lives in the neighborhood, and the lady
called him up and asked him to stop
on his way down town after dinner
He called, and after hearing the story,
stepped into another room and waited
for the young masher's call.
The officer did not have long to wait.
Soon the young man came gaily trip
ping down the street, softly whistling,
II Don't Know Why Love You, But
I Do" He hurried up the front steps,
rang the door bell and was admitted.
The lady had hardly closed the door
before the anxious Romeo exclaimed:
Il have come back to get my kiss"
Then the young mans heart, which
had been as light as the MONDAY sun.
suddenly fell as heavy as lead, for Of
ficer Kuttler stepped from his hiding
place, and in stern tones said:
you can kiss me-"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-02-02
Bv BOOTH TARKINGT TON,
Author Of "cherry," Monsieur Beaucaire,'

Chapter Eugene Bantry, a Canaan
Und). young man, who has been east
to college, returns home and astounds
the natives by the gorgeousness of his
raiment. His stepbrother, Joe Louden,
is characterized by the group of aged
male gossips who daily assemble at the
National House for argument as the
good for nothing associate Of douptIll
charters. 2-Eugene's appearance mas
a pronounced effect upon Mamie Pike
whose father, Judge Pike, is the veal
thiest and most prominent citizen OF
Canaan. Joe worships Mamie from
afar. Eugene interferes in snow hght
between Joe and his hoidenish and a
very poor girl friend, Aeriel Tabor, who
is worsted. Aeriel holly resents the
interference and slaps Eugene, VINO
sends her home 3-Ariel, unbecom-
ingly attired attends Mamie Pixies
ball. 4-Joe, concealed behind some
plants on the Pike veranda, watches
hungrily for a glimpse of Mamie. Ariel
is ignored by most Of the guests. Ariel
discovers Joe, but shortly afterWard,
learning that her uncle Jonas Tabor.
has died suddenly, leaves. V.-The
Daily Tocsin Of the next day tells OF
Joe's discovery on the Pike veranda
and of his pursuit and escape there
from. 1t also refers to wounds in the
head of himself and Of Norbert Fit
croft, who detected him. Joe retires
to the Beach a low resort kept by
his friend, Mike Sheehan, who dresses
his wound. VI.-Joe leaves Mikes
place. He visits Ariel Tabor, who by
the death of her Uncle Jonas has be-
come rich. She wishes Joe to ac-
company her and her grandfather to
Paris. Joe refuses and leaves Canaan
to avoid arrest for the trouble at Judge
Pixies. VII-Joe is heard from two
years later as a ticket seller for a side
show. Eugene Bantry also meets him
seven years later in low resort in
New York, but wisely refrains from
advertising it.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-02-02
or SO taller, not enough to be thought
a tall man, and yet for few moments

or so taller, not enough to be thought
a tall man, and yet for few moments
the father did not recognize his son,
but stared at him, inquiring his bust
ness. During those few seconds Of I'm.
recognition Mr.. Louden was somewhat
favorably impressed with the stran-
gers appearance.
"You don't know me-" said Joe, smil-
ing cheerfully. perhaps I've changed
in seven years." And he held out his
hand.
Then Mr.. Louden knew. he tilted
back in his desk chair, his mouth fall
ing open. Good Godw he said, not
noticing the outstretched hand. "Have
you come back?"
Joe's hand fell.
eyes, I've come back to Canaan"
Mr.. Louden plainly received this as
no pleasant surprise. 'What for?" he
asked slowly.
.To practice law, father"
'sWhat?''
eyes," said the young man. "There
ought to be an opening here for me.
I'm a graduate of as good law school
as there is in the country"
Mr.. Louden leaned forward, hand
on each knee, his brow deeply CORFU
gated.
.sWho do you think in Canaan would
put case in your hands?"
ooh, don't expect to get anything
important at the start but after
awhile
with your reputation!
"But that's seven years ago, and l
suppose the towns forgotten all about
it and forgotten me too. So, you see, l
can make fresh start. That's what
/ came back for"
81 don't believe" said Mr.. Louden,
with marked uneasiness, chat Mrs.
Louden would be willing to let you
live with us.
"No," said Joe gently. II didn't ex-
pect 1t. Well, I won't keep you from
your work. 1 suppose you're pretty
busy"
Eyes. 1 am" responded his father
promptly. "But I'll see you again be-
fore you go. 1 want to give you some
advice"
.Tm not going,' said Joe. mot go
ing to leave Canaan, I mean. Where
will find Eugene!
"At the Tocsin Office; he's the as
sistant editor. Judge Pike bought the
Tocsin last year, and he thinks good
deal Of Eugene. Don't forget SAID
to come to see me again before you
CO."
Joe came over to the older man and
held out his hand. shake hands, ia
Their" he said. Mr. Louden looked at
him out of small implacable eyes, the
steady hostility Of which only his wife
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-02-02
FAITH THAT cANNoTlBE SHAKEN.

fetal effect upon the internal organs OF
the body that are lined by mucous mem
branes.
For various chronic climatic diseases
Peruna is a relisble remedy.
The testimonials concerning Peruna
are given in the Language Of the people.
We do not change or add to anything
thay may say concerning It.
The evidence ts overwhelming that
Peruna il . safe, reliable, invaluable
remedy for the household.
Headache and Backselge.
Mrs. Franzisks Gsengel, Dominion
1, Old Bridgeport Mines, Q. B., Canada,
writes:
81 thank you for the benefit which I
derived from Percns. There may be
many who are sufrering from the same
disease that had, for which they have
not yet been able to find the correct
remedy.
sFor the benefit Of such persons wish
to say that suffered with headache
and backache and had severe cough.
was in bed several weeks and could
not do my work. tried many RENE
dies in vain.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-02-02
OUT POLITICS
Commissioner Lane Declares
Railways Ought to Keep
Hands Off
ROADS WILL OBEY THE LAWS
ROADS WILL OBEY THE Laws
Mr.. Lane Says Government Ownership
is Not Necessary for Proper Control
-stubb. Declares Railroads Can
Stand Any Law Uniformly Enforced
New Minnesota Road Projected.

San Francisco Feb. 2.--The direc-
tors of the San Francisco chamber OF
commerce gave a lunch to Interstate
Commerce Commissioner Franklin K.
Lane. In an address Mr.. Lane said
that William j. Bryan recently told
him that eventually the United States
would come to government ownership
Of railroads. But the commissioners
gave it as his opinion that the day
would remain far off if the interstate
commerce commission had proper pow
ers and treated all problems in the
spirit of trial court.
.sIf railroads will only keep out OF
politics. said he, chat practice which
brings them more into disrepute with
the people than anything else they do.
/ think government ownership will con-
tinue to remain a long way off. !"
J. G. Stubs, speaking for the rail-
roads. said: 1--WE can stand any law
that may be enacted by congress pro-
vided it be also enforced against our
competitors. There is more trouble
over the alleged favoritism shown cit
les than that shown individual citizens.
everywhere in the west, cities are try
ing to be distributing centers, and re-
ceiye the advantage over the cities in
their zone. If the commission desire to
sit as a Judge it will have the support
Of shippers and of every decent rail-
road man in the United States, and II
there be anything in the way of skill
and experience in railroading that can
be put at their disposal it would be
theirs without price"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-02-02

Despite everything that sensational
magazines may say, the women Of the
United States continue to have faith In
Peruna.
These women know great deal more
about Peruna than the editors who have,
for selfish purposes, written against it.
These women have tried Peruna in
their families. They have taken 1t
themselves. They know it will help
them.
They have suffered from various all
ments, and Peruna has come to their re-
lief, even when the doctors failed to
cure them.
Such women cannot be convinced by
any editorial spasm that their favorite
household remedy 10 humbug.
PerunA goes right on in Its conquest
over disease. Its fame 10 spreading all
over the earth.
Especially among American women
il Peruna . beloved household remedy.
It is entirely useless for anyone to try
to dissuade them from the results OF
their own experience.
Peruna is 3 remedy for the mucous
membranes. 1t therefore has bene-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-02-02

member me-"
II think you are wrong. I think
you'll find everybody remembers you,"
she responded uneasily.
"No; I'm afraid not" he began. "I"-
She interrupted him. They were not
far from her gate, and she saw her Ia
Their standing in the yard directing
painter who was at work on one OF the
cast iron deer. The Judge was appar-
emily in good spirits. laughing with the
workman over some jest between
them. but that did not lessen NAMES
nervousness.
..Mr. Louden,' she said in as kindly
a tone as she could, II shall have to ask
YOU not to walk with me. Ny father
would not like it." e
Joe stopped with jerk.
.Why, IL thought I'd go In and
shake hands with him-and tell him
r.
Astonishment, that partook Of terror
and OF awe spread itself instantly upon
her face.
"Good gracious!' she cried. "Noy'
"yery we'll" said Joe humbly. Good
by"
Joe gat him meditatively back to
Main street and to the Tocsin building.
This time he did not hesitate, but
mounted the stairs and knocked upon
the door Of the assistant editor.
"Oh," said Eugene. "You've turned
up, have you?"
eve come back to stay. Gene." said
Joe.
Bantry dropped his book. Exceed
ingly interesting" he raid. II suppose
you'll try to find something to do I
don't think you could get place here.
Judge Pike owns the Tocsin, and I
greatly fear he has prejudice against
you"
II expect he has" Joe chuckled,
somewhat sadly. 'But I don't want
newspaper work. I'm going to practice
law"
..By jove, you have courage, my fest
i've prodigal! Vraimentg
Joe cooked his head to one side with
his old look Of the friendly puppy.
"You always did like to talk that novel
city way, Gene, didn't your" he said
impersonally.
Eugene's color rose. "Have you
saved up anything to starve on" he
asked crisply.
ooh. I'm not so badly OF. I've had q
salary in an ONCE for year. and ] had
one pretty good day at the races
"You'd better go back and have an
other" said his stepbrother. "You don't
seem to comprehend your standing =
Canaan"
.I'm beginning to-" Joe turned to
the door. Its funny, too. in way.
Well. won't keep you any longer. I
just stopped in to say good day" He
paused, faltering.
"All right, all right" Eugene said
briskly. "And. by the way, haven't
mentioned that I saw you in New
York"
"oh, I didn't suppose that you
would"
"And you needn't say anything about
it. fancy"
II don't think" said JOEY don't
think that you need be afraid I'll do
that. Goodby."
BE sure to shut the door. please. it,
rather noisy with It open. 0oodby."
Eugene waved his hand and sank back
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-02-02
CHAPTER VIII.

- UGENE did not inform Canaan
n or any, inhabitant Of his ad-
venture Of the "Straw Cellar"
~ nor did any hear of his meeting
with his stepbrother, and after Mr..
Arp's adventure five years passed into
the imperishable before the town heard
of the wanderer again, and then 1t
heard at first hand. Mr.. APPS proph-
ecy fell true, and he took 1t back to his
bosom again, claimed it as his own the
morning Of it's fulfllment. Joe Louden
had come back to Canaan.
The elder Louden was the first to
know of his prodigal's return. He was
alone in the Office of the wooden but
ter dish factory, of which he was the
superintendent, when the young man
came in unannounced. He was still
pale and thin. His eyebrows had the
same crook, one corner Of his mouth
the same droop. he was only an inch
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-02-02
Twin Cities 10 Duluth.

North Branch, Mimi, Feb. 2-The
towns Of Sunrise, Kost and Almelund,
a few miles east of here, see a posi-
bility of securing railroad. Promot-
ers supposed to be backed by some OF
the big railway interests were at Sun
rise Wednesday, and called meeting
of the citizens to secure right of-way
thru the town, following the old Mil
waukee road survey made five years
ago. Several rights of-way were Of
fered and $1,000 in cash was subscribed
towards the expense of putting the
road thru the town. A meeting was
called at Kost for Thursday.
In consideration Of the granting of
the right-of-way and the payment OF
the, money subscribed, the promoters
promise to have rolling stock cunning
by Dec. 81, 1908.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-02-02

congress that It's Importance warrants.
1t is the greatest assurance of con-
tinuation OF prosperity, for its exis-
tence means steady employment for
American labor and American capital.
Carl e. Schultz, the cartoonist, and
the creator of Foxy Grandpa" popped
into the press gallery at the capltoi
this week. Mr.. Schultz is said to be
contemplating a series of cartoons on
the house and senate. He is at pres
ent resting at the Homestead Hotel in
Hot Springs, Va, where he Is taking
the mineral baths for rheumatism Al
tho he is suffering from "rheumatics'
he insists that his trouble does not
prevent him from welding the pencil.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-02-02


OF the imperious Martin Pike, his en-
ployer, could quell. He shook his
head.
II don't see any use in It." he an
swered. "It wouldn't mean anything.
All my life I've been hard working
man and an abiding man. Before you
got In trouble you never did anything
you ought to. You ran with the low
est people in town, and and all your
folks were ashamed Of you. don't
see that we've got call to be any
different now" He swung round to
his. desk emphatically on the last
word. and Joe turned away and went
out quietly.
But 1t was a bright morning to
which he emerged from the outer doors
Of the factory, and he made his way
toward Main street at lively gait.
AS he turned the corner opposite the
National House he walked into Mr..
Eskew Arp. The old man drew back
angrily.
"Lord "a mercy" cried Joe heartily.
cts Mr.. Arp! almost ran you
DOWN. Then, as Mr.. Arp made no
response, but stood stock still In the
way, staring at him fiercely: "Don't
you know me. Mr.. ArpY the young
man asked. "I'm Joe Louden."
Eskew abruptly thrust his face close
to the others. mo free seats! he
Kissed savagely and swept across to
the hotel to set his world afire.
Joe looked after the irate receding
figure and watched 1t disappear into
the Main street door Of the National
House. AS the door closed he became
aware Of a mighty shadow upon the
pavement and, turning, beheld fat
young man wearing upon his forehead
scar similar to his own waddling by,
with eyes fixed upon him.
GLOW are you, Norbert" Joe began.
"Don't you remember me? r. He
came to full stop as the fat one,
thrusting out an under lip as his only
token Of recognition, passed balefully
on.
Joe proceeded slowly until he came
to the Tocsin building. At the foot OF
the stairway leading up to the Offices
he hesitated for few moments. Then
he turned away and walked toward
the quieter part Of Main street. Most
Of the people he met took no notice OF
him, only two or three giving him sec
ond glancee of half cognizance, as
though he reminded them Of some one
they could not place, and it was not
until he had come near the Pike man
sion that he saw a full recognition In
the eyes Of one Of the many whom he
knew and who had known him in his
boyhood in the town. A lady, turning
a corner, looked up carelessly ana then
half stopped within few feet OF him
as If startled. Joe's cheeks went
sudden crimson, for it was the lady OF
his cid dreams.
AS she came to her half stop OF sur
prise. startled, he took his courage In
two hands and, lifting his hat stepped
to her side.
"You-you remember me" he STAN
mered
eyes" she answered, a little breath
lessly.
"Ah. that's kind Of you!" he cried
and began to walk on with her nncon.
sciously. 81 feel like returned ghost
wandering out-invisible and u.rec-
ognized. So few people seem to 70
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-02-02
Wolf Pack Treas Men.

Badger, Minn.-Arthur Dore and
Louis Moore, two old residents of Bad
ger, struck out to Coutures camp,
which is ten miles from here They
were attacked by a pack of timber
wolves and saved their lives by climb
ing a tree, where they spent the night.
They were rescued the following morn
ing by Couture's teamsters, hauling
ties to the station. Had they not been
clad like men setting out in search of
the north pole they would have per-
ished. AS it is both Dore and Moore
had their hands and feet frozen.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-02-02
An Old Man. Paradise.

Clear Lake-Clear Lake is a veritable
old peoples paradise. BY actual count
there are nearly 100 men and women
residents Of the city who are just about
or over the three score and ten limit.
This statement may seem little ex-
travagant. but the living subjects are
here, just the same. But years of ex-
perience does not always mean old
age, for many of these persons are as
young and frisky in their actions as
boys and girls.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-02-02
Died From Headache,

Des Moines.-Death resulted from d
severe headache yesterday in the case
of Mrs. Alice Coyle, of 1442 Walker
street, who died after a severe attack
that reached down the back Of her
head and affected the spinal cord and
nerve centers. Mrs. Coyle was but 20
years of age. She is survived by her
husband and one son, Henry, less than
a year old. Mrs. Coyle was married
three years ago in the Church Of the
Visitation by Father Nugent, and the
same priest from the same church will
tomorrow conduct the funeral service.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-02-02
Bow Accidentally Hanoed.

Princeton, Mo.-At the farm Of
James Mason, near here, Fred Brooks,
aged IA years, Wednesday hanged HIM
self from a barn rafter with log
chain for the amusement of his play
mates, but his feet slipped from a
support, and he strangled to, death. His
frightened playmates ran for assistance
but before any one arrived young
Brooks was dead.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-02-02

Purity is our watchword Selecting
only the choicest herbs and roots
known to pharmacists. No spirits or
harmful drugs. HOLSTERS Rocky
Mountain Tea is purity itself. 35 cents,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-02-02
catarrh OF Digestive organs and

Catarrh OF Digestive organs and
Bowels.
KTRs. MARY NJ. MARSHALL. TIP
lVl ton, Mo-, writes:
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pc-ru-na For Bowel Trouble.
Mrs. Il. s. Tinker, S52 Second street,
Macon, Ga, writes:
"Two years ago my grandson suffered
with hemorrhages of the bowels and he
was treated by different doctors, but
without cure.
1--WE quit ali other treatment, and be-
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use of three bottles he seemed to be
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miles to school every day.
~Peruna has certainly worked WON
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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-02-02
Bow-Wow.

Edgar Saltus, the brilliant novelist,
was asked by a young lady at a tea
If he thought that the use of quotations
was a good thing.
Quotations are only good" said Mr..
Saltus, when they are extremely apt.
There was once witty Irishman, Jas.
E. Fitzgerald, who made excellent use
of quotation in a political speech.
During this speech he was repeatedly
interrupted by a butcher, the proprietor
of large sausage making plant. An
adherent of Fftzgerald's finally took Of
Tense at the butchers knocking remarks
and yelled:
Hey, you, leave politics alone. and
go back to your sausage machines!
"The butcher glared at the man and
retorted:
eff had this speaker in one of my
sausage machines, I'd soon make mince
meat Of him.
"Then Mr.. Fitzgerald quoted from
the platform with smile:
is thy servant a dog that thou
shouldst do this thing?"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-02-02
A Severe Cough.

A Severe Cough.
mrs. Emma MAr'ln' ouesSa' wy
writes:
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and after had taken second bottle I
felt entirely well.
t.After the use of six bottles feel that
I am cured, and therefore recommend
this grand medicine to all who suffer
with cough as l did,
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a Household Remedy.
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Ohio, writes:.
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