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dental traveller as its distant glories
are first unveiled to his enraptured
sight. and no other fails so sadly in the
realization Of its promised beauties as
does this great capital of the Ottoman
empire.
Our ship anchored out in the Bospho-
rus. and we, with our luggage, were
taken ashore in a caique-a little boat
which is apparently first cousin to the
Venetian gondola.
AS left the Golden Horn and picked
my way cautiously through the streets
and alleys of this vast dog kennel into
which the Turkish metropolis had sud
denly resolved itself, 1 gradually awoke
to the fact that the countless thousands
of graceful, airy structures which COW
cred the seven hills of Stamboul and
gave to the distant view the impression
of phantom city were, in, prosaic real
ity, a mighty conglomeration of Turkish
novels and tawdry shops Of the finn
siest and most unpicturesque construc-
tion. The streets were, with but few
exceptions, little better than narrow,
crooked alleys, wretchedly paved, hope
lessly dirty and populated by an untold
multitude of NANCY, snarling pariah
dogs; gaunt, wolf-like creatures,
starved. tailless and battle-scarred;
they sleep on the pavements and live
their miserable lives entirely in the
streets. The dogs themselves have dis
tricted the city and a terrible fight is
sure to ensue when a dog wanders out
of his allotted territory. 1t is said that
some of these dogs are born, live their
wretched lives and die without ever
getting beyond the confines of their
own street.
The geographical position of Con-
stantinople Is unique The great gate
wav between the 0ccfdenf and the Ori-
ent, and situated, like no other city in
the world, upon two continents, she is
perhaps the most cosmopolitan city on
The San Francisco call., 1907-01-06
By H. c. Ostrander

SAW him at the Selamlik four years
ago-a <rail, worn. pale-faced old
man OF GO; with q scared, hunted
lock in his glittering. black eyes.
and the sorrows Of a century written
upon his brow Abdul Hamid. Prince OF
the House OF Osman. pitiful shadow OF a
once mighty power ESQ mighty that
every other throne OF Europe trembled
before il in years gone by); Child OF the
Prophet though he be; Commander OF
the Faithful, Sultan OF Sultans, King OF
Kings and Shadow OF God upon the
Earth" is doomed TO die The physi-
clans have said It. The world awaits
the end with wondering expectation,
and two hundred millions OF spiritual
subjects, scattered over the four cor
ners OF the earth. bow in blind fanati-
cism to tho inevitable beginning OF the
end. murmur: "Kismet, 'Tis Fatei"
The most hated. most feared and
most cowardly OF all the sovereigns OF
earth, Abdul Hamid, Sultan OF Turkey
and the spiritual head OF all the Mo-
hammedans in the world, of whatever
race or nation, is today slowly dying
OF an incurable disease. and a few
months viii see the end. Then is des-
tined TO come one OF those crises which
mark the epochs In the worlds his
tory. one OF three things, upon that
fateful day, will shape the future des-
tiny OF Turkey; either the dismember-
ment OF the empire and its division
among the dogs of war"-France
Germany. England and Russia-among
whom for years il has been a bone Of
contention; or a political revolution
following the overthrow Of the dy-
nasty, which is very possible; or the
peaceable accession Of a new Sultan,
which is hardly probable,
Although constantinopIe ranks among
the great capitals Of the world. and is
included in the itinerary Of most Orien-
tai travellers. yet so little is actually
known about this most mysterious SOW
ereign and his strangely secluded court
that a few facts regarding the init
mate life OF The Grand Turk, gathered
from man who for years was close
10 Allc OAboiloh Allt oiit III All oUlclal ca
pacity. may not be without interest.
However, we cannot pass to the con-
sideration Of Abdul Hamid without in
dulging in few side lights upon the
wonderful city which is his capital
and which for over $50 years has been
the chief city Of the whole Mohamme-
dan world.
The approach to Constantinople
from the sea is without question one
OF the loveliest scenes OF earth. ana
words are powerless to paint the pic
ture OF that first enchanted vision OF
the City OF Const inc.
II was a glorioc- night in the
spring Of 1902 that our good shin
czarevitch steamed northward through
the Straits OF Dardanelles; the Helles-
pont OF the ancients Conce plowed bv
the galleys of Cicero. Pompey, Caesar
and Pliny); that Hellespont which
Herxes spanned with his famous
bridge OF boats, and the scene Of the
tragic love-story OF Hero and Le-
ander.
The crescent moon. symbol OF the
faith OF Islam, was reflected in the
gently ripping surface of the Mar
mora, and a thousand silvery lights
danced across the dRrkened waters.
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cipal divisions. tScutari and Kadf Keui
gre situated on the Asiatic side of the
Bosphorus; while, on the European
side. Galata and Pera are north of the
Golden Horn, and south of that historic
stream is old Stamboul. wholly Turkish
and intensely Oriental, Asiatic, rather
than European, in character; mysteri-
medan-
Unspeakable Beauty and Filth
Within the ruined Byzantine walls
of this picturesque old Stamboul are
gathered novels and palaces, prisons
and shrines, bazaars and mosques,
boundless riches and untold poverty,
sublimest architecture and filth unut-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-11-13
Oddity in the Mems
Wife Quits Work; Hubby Home.


Chicago is the man who went
home to papa because WHEY Wouldnt
support him.
That is, here he is, If the allegations
of Mrs. Arthur b. kohr are true, ana
she thinks SO we'll of her ability to
prove them that she has had Arthur
arrested for abandonment and Is suing
him for divorce.
Arthur is musical student. whose
work on the violin Is great his teach
er says; but he can't play Il tune with
a bucltsaw that VIII produce three
square meals a day, his wife says.
She was Mrs. Mary Rogers, a pref
ty widow, with a good position, when
Arthur wooed and won her with his
art. They We're married after a short
courtship, altho Arthur's father bitter
ly opposed the match. They went to
housekeeping in the cozy fiat which
formerly had been all Mrs. Rogers
own.
Loves young dream had picnic IN
that fiat for just one week. the bride
now AYERS. But even as the sun rose
on the eighth day of welded bliss Ar
thur made the fatal mistake (Which has
since led to his return to his doting
parent. his arrest, and his brides ac-
ton for divorce.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-11-13
MRS HENRY LEE

Owing to modern methods Of living
not one woman in . Thousand ap-
proaches this perfectly natural change
without experiencing : train Of very
annoying and sometimes painful
symptoms.
This is the most critical period Of
her whole existence and every woman
who neglccts the care of her health
at this time invites disease and pain.
When her system Is in a deranged
condition or she is predisposed to
apoplexy or congestion of any organ,
the tendency Is at this p eri o d
likely to become active and with a
host of nervous irritations make life q
burden. At this time also cancers
and tumors are more liable to form
ind begin their destructive work.
Such warning symptoms as sense
of suffocation, hot flashes, headaches,
backaches, melancholia, dread of inn
pending evil, palpitation of the heart,
irregularities, constipation and dizzi-
ness are promptly needed by intel
ligent women who are approaching
the period of life when this great
change may be expected.
Mrs Fred Certia, 1914 So. Lafayette
Street, So. Bend, Ind, writes:
Dear Mrs Pinkham:-
"Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound is the ideal medicine for women who
When a medicine has been
actually thousands of women, 70
it, 81 do not believe it will help
and family to try Lydia e. Pinkl
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-11-13
BRIDEGROOM TIED TO TREE.

Washington State NewIywed Nearly
Died and "Jokers" Are in Flight.
Seattle, Nov. 13-George j. Marlin,
a bridegroom. was taken in tow by
party Of his young men friends the
night of his wedding at Dayton in this
state, and after being carried into the
thick fir forest near there, was tied to
a tree and left. The night was so
dark and the distance so great that
when the charivari party had returned
| to town it was daylight.
| 1t was expected cousin, Charles
Marlin, who lives near the home Of the
bride, would return and release the
victim, but he unwittingly forgot all
about it.
Meanwhile the bride had wept all
night long and part of the day, fearing
desertion by her new-made husband
to worse things
1t was almost dark when the miss
ing bridegroom was discovered. He
was nearly dead from the exposure to
the night air and to fear lest some
wild beast would take advantage of his
defenseless position and devour him.
After being carried home he was
taken with a fever and is now suffer-
ing with typhoid.
Now there are rife rumors of GRIM
inal prosecutions for kidnapping, ac-
cording to the statutes Of the state
and several of the young men who fig
ured in the "joke" have left for parts
unknown.
1t is explained by the cousin Of the
bridegroom that the rope was sup
posed to have been left loosely tied
so that Marlin could release himself.
The damp air caused the knots to con-
tract and hold the man even tighter
and he remained prisoner thirty
five hours.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-11-13

yond the reach Of intruders. says a
special to the New York World.
Last year Green built platform
six feet above the ground. He planted
a choice assortment Of garden truck,
which was conf1scated by neighbors'
children as fast as 1t ripened.
Green profited by his experience and
this year built a framework on poles
twenty-five feet in the air. On the
framework he constructed huge plat
form which extended many feet be-
yond the poles. The result was that
ambitious youths, sufficiently agile to
climb the noles conld gain nothing by
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-11-13

the performances, AZ their psoSrsss
would be blocked by the extending
platform.
Green reaches his garden By means
of ladder which he locks up when
not using. He has enjoyed lettuce.
radishes, peas, beans and cucumbers
thus far this season. while tomatoes
and celery are ripening. Detected mr.
chins threaten to pull the ladder down
sometimes when Green Is working IN
his garden, thus leaving their enemy
In predicament
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-11-13
Tear Down House to Get Evidence.

Chicago-The state Is literally tear
ing down house to convict Emanuel
Ilom, Of the murder of his wife. En-
ma, who was killed In her home July
20. with butcher knife.
Assistant States Attorney Robert
1urney will introduce as evidence
against Blom sections Of the walls and
floors OF the room In which Mrs.
Blom was slain.
These were sawed out OF the house
Immediately after the murder, as they
ere found to contain bloody finger
cn6 foot prints which are expected
to serve as testimony against the ac-
cused man.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-11-13
Four Apples For Rent.

Mr.. Claiborn. owner Of the cider and
vinegar works and the sorghum fac
tory east Of lola, Kan, is the man with
the best right to lament over the fruit
failure. He stated the other day that
the cider and sorghum portion of his
mill will remain shut down for the
year, the only operation being with
grain. There is no sugar cane to speak
of and no apples at all. says the lola
1lan) Record. As striking evidence
Of this latter fact he visited his farm
in Salem township recently. Under
the terms of the lease he is to receive
"one-half Of the apples grown In the
orchard" on the place. His renter In
formed him that Mr.. Claiborn's share
will be just four apples and inquired
whether he wanted them delivered in
town or would come after them.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-11-13
Son a soph, Father a Freshman.

Columbia, Mo.--Earl Van Malta Is
sophomore at the Missouri state uni
versity, and his father, Ellsworth Van
Malta is freshman, and what this
scion will do TO his dad with the re-
membrance of the lickings OF his child
hood uppermost. will be a plenty,
Already the younger Van Malta has
aided in compelling the governor" to
discard his hat and don one Of the
dlnky little freshman caps according to
an edct of the upper class men.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-11-13
Pretty Girl Choir Draw. Young Men.

Bloomington lll.--To attract the
young men to church the Rev. ]. w.
Bailey. pastor of the Congregational
church at Ottawa, selected twenty of
The prettiest girls in the congregation
end placed them in the choir to sue
coed the previous organization. The
young women sing sweetly, and the
novelty of choir composed wholly of
pretty girls is creating much admiring
comment, and. 1t is claimed has the
effect anticipated, OF attracting many
Young men.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-11-13
MONUMENT 70 WORK
Splendid Memorial of Present
Age Planned By French
Sculptor, Robin
TOWER OF LABOR DESIGNED
Committee Formed TO Push French
soulptor's Projsot-AppeaI For Funds
to 30 Issued In Europe and America.
Fine Inner Decorations.

A great monument intended to he a
permanent expression Of the age we
live In has been designed by the ia
nous French sculptor, Auguste Rodin.
and a committee. headed by Armand
Dayot has been formed with view
to putting NJ. Robins project into exc
cution, says special cable dispatch
from Paris to the New York Times.
An appeal for funds will be issued
both in Europe and America In the
belief that all progressive nations will
contribute to honor labor and creative
thought and leave n memorial OF tho
present age as one of work.
Robins design Is for lofty tower.
which he calls the Tower Of Labor
He designs 1t to be about 200 feet In
height, with central shaft surround
ed by a spiral staircase supported by
eight pillars. At either side OF the
main {, oorway Is a gigantic figure, one
representing day, the other night. The
outer surface Of the tower is to be
plain, all decoration being reserved for
the inner column This is to be COW
cred with bas-reliefs and statues repre-
senting all kinds of labor and human
effort. Miners and divers are appro-
priatcly placed on the ground floor
On the top is small pink marble
temple with gilded roof, crowned by
two winged figures symbolizing hu-
mainly freed from slavery. The tinted
marble and gold are intended to sug-
gest the perpetual sunrise Of happiness
on honest toll.
NJ. Rodin was asked recently wheth-
er he thought his conception likely to
be carried out.
who knows?" he replied, struggling
his shoulders. "a great deal Of money
would be needed to realize 1t, and
fear there are very few people willing
to open their purses for the sake Of an
artistic conception. Personally have
more hope of America than Of any
other country because America pos
sesses many men ready to place great
wealth at the service Of art. A solemn
Qualification of work ought to strike
the Imagination Of country which
gives us such wonderful examples Of
industry.
There Is no reason why artists Of
all nations should not contribute stat
ues and frescoes for the interior deco
ration and so make the monument an
international symphony in marble and
bronze. The general plan alone would
be mine.
II may never see the tower, but at
any rate l will have the satisfaction
derived from fine idea, and that Is
worth all the rest"
Rodin said this In his Paris studio,
near the Eiffel tower He had finished
his days work and was preparing to
return to his home in Meudon. He
was asked II he never took vacation.
II work." he replied, until I feel too
tired to do my best Then 90 away
for few days rest without making
plans In advance. hate to be far
from my studio and always return
feeling that life can offer no greater
satisfaction than work"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-11-13
faithfully Will be the only reward

faithfully will be the only reward
khall seek"
In these words Rev. H. Allen Tup-
peg, who In the last six years built up
the, mem bership Of the Fifteenth
Street Baptist church, Brooklyn, from
204 to nearly TOO, announced to his
congregation Sunday night that he
will serve without pay. Members de-
cared the church is wealthy enough
u pay the pastor a large salary.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-11-13
invited to Smoke In Church Club.

JhVItod 20 oWoK6 III VnurcH VIUu'
Smoke your pipe, your cigar or
your cigarette" will be one Of the
signs displayed prominently in the
new clubroom to be attached to the
Church of the Ascension at Atlantic
City, In charge Of the Rev. Sidney
Goodman, the new pastor, whose work
will appeal directly to men, says a
special dispatch to the New York
World 1.-The club is to be for both
the mental and spiritual good and
pleasure Of the members" said the
rector, "and we shall take the trouble
to let the men know that their pipes
are as welcome as themselves"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-11-13
REAL HANGING GARDEN.

Vegetable Patch twenty-five Feet In
Air to Keep Boys Out.
The hanging gardens Of yore are
discounted IN point Of utility by the
ingenious expedient of Joseph Green
of tie Syrian quarter in Liberty street
at Sprin.feld Mass. who has vege
table l>"+,'', =" ~ ~ fr,," c-,Ai~aly he,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-11-13
Society Event.

Sarah Berks took Electric Bitters
for headache, and can now meet her
social engagements so cents. Nc
Bride & viii Drug Co.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-11-13
Heart Interest.

washington Star.J
THAT play" remarked the critical
person, Jacks heart interest
1T does, eh?" answered the star;
you just ought to see THE way the
manager is taking the box office re-
ceipts to heart"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-11-13

Headaches and Neuralgia from Colds
LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine, the
world wide Cold and Grip remedy re-
moves cause. Call for full name. Look
for signature e. w. GROVE. Csc.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-11-13
charge. wife Sold Baby 70 Doctor.
Pastor Serves Without Pay.

New York.-'T believe 1T to be the
duty of every minister who is in a po-
s:tion to do so to serve Christ with
out financial compensation. Here
1.tter, in no circumstance, will receive
any salary for my work in connection
with this church. The satisfaction Of
knowing that I have served the Lord
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-11-13
Bat Ruin. Girls Hair.

San Rafael, Cal---This city is suf-
fering from an invasion OF bats, ana,
despite the strenuous efforts OF the CIT
liens, the winged pests have gained
strong foothold in various parts of the
town. Because Of their activity Miss
Lillian Steadman, a pretty young
housemaid employed at the Hotel
Rafael, Is mourning the loss OF her
golden tresses. and incidentally suffer-
Ing from a shock to her nervous sys-
tenn.
Miss Steadman climbed to the attic
in the hotel on Saturday evening. de-
termined to drive out some Of the bats.
She was surrounded soon by a drove
of the winged rodents. and proceeded
gamely to give battle to them.
One Of the bats lodged In the young
lady's hair, and refused to bulge. Miss
Steadman. thoroughly frightened ran
screaming from the attic. and the bat
still chung to her, keeping busy with
his saw like wings till he had sue
ceeded in cutting her beautiful tresses
so badly that 1t was necessary to shear
them Off, much to the sorrow of the
girl and her admirers.
Want to Learn Whist? Go to Asylum.
Bloomington, Observation-Disclosures OF
insane asylums In this state are adopt
ing original ideas in an endeavor to
improve the mental condition of the
inmates.
The northern institution in Kane
county will carry on a whist tourna'
ment during the winter. There will be
sixty participants. Prizes will be
awarded and the arrangements will
be exactly as If the players were sane.
This season round as well as square
dances will be permitted. Previously
only the square dances were allowed.
Weekly entertainments are also to be
arranged.
In the central hospital in Kankakee
county the patients are taken to the
aters, several hundred at a time, and
this form of amusement has been
found to be beneficial.
Charges Wife Sold Baby to Doctor.
Detroit, Mich-That his wife sold
their 22-month- old baby to DR.. G. H.
soriber for $40 is the charge made
by Mario Martini, who is endeavoring
thru the court to regain possession Of
The child.
DR.. Scriber had formally adopted the
baby thru the medium of the probate
court, the mother Of the child, Maria
Martini, giving her written consent.
The mother is slip Of girl 20
years Of age, and has displayed no
concern over the disposition Of the
baby.
DR.. Scriber denies the fathers claim
that Mrs. Martini received SO for Civ
ing up the little one.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-11-13

q healthy man with q bad heart Aud:
poor blood circulation7
Did you ever SEQ Satisfactory heat
ing plant without good boiler In,
stalled to . proper system Of piping7
Did you ever hear q heating plant
pound? That's heart disease, and your
boiler and piping must be made right
or the coal will dow into your boiler
as the dollars dow out Of your pocket.
Consult p. w. Hscker, the plumber,
steam and gas hitter, at 20 South y111e
street, Coulton old stand.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-11-13
Heartrendina

was the state of A. c. sstickeTs daugh-
ter, Miletus, w. Va, with a leg sore,
Bucklen's Arnica Salve sured her. Csc
Mcbride & Will Drug Co.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-11-13
Bryan and johnson to Meet.

oryaH anu 0oHHSoh 70 Meet.
New York. Nov. 13.-William Jen-
nings Bryan will be the guest at a
dinner this week in Washington that is
to be attended by democrats Of ma
tional prominence, among them Cow
ernor Johnson of Minnesota. 1t was
remarked as significant that no New
York democrat who represents either
Tammany Hall or the state organiza-
ton has accepted an invitation to the
Washington function. 1t is known
that Mr.. Murphy is opposed to Bryan's
denomination and that in cooperation
with William j. Corners. he is prepare
ing to throw the New York delegation
to somebody to be decided upon.
The Washington times., 1907-06-05
VAUDEVILLE PAYS BETTER THAN
OPERA.

The late Maurice Grau, after the work
he did should have retired with a half
million-but he didn't. 1t Is the same old
story. Gailhard. who, after twenty-one
years service, will retire from the Grand
Opera at Paris in December. is also not
In the list of Paris millionaires and mil
llonaires in Paris count their millions in
francs only There is more money, the
Musical Courier thinks in running a
vaudeville theater
The Washington times., 1907-06-05
PREACHER FLAYS
JOHN DIS COLLEGE
Says Chicago University
Is Hotbed of In
fidelity.

ST. LOUIS, Mo. June 5.-That the
University OF Chicago is "a hotbed of
inhdelity and is inimical to the Chris
tian religion by its destructive higher
criticism" is the charge made by the
Rev. Dr. Gustavus a. Hoffman in his
answer to a petition Of Bible College,
at Columbia. Mo. which has sued HOff-
man on his note for 5000. The answer
filed is the result of efforts 10 collect a
fund for Bible College.
After entering a legal defense. the
preacher pays his respects to Chicago
University. The occasion OF the attack
is the employment Of Charles Manford
Sharpe as lecturer by Bible College.
The University of Chicago" he says.
"is an institution well known as the hot
bed OF infidelity and destructive criti-
cism and has been repudiated by the
great brotherhood of the Baptist Church.
Its professors make a practice Of calling
in new spaper reporters when they de-
liver a special shaft of ridicule against
the Holy Scriptures. in order that their
revilings against the basic truths of our
most holy religion may receive the Wild
est publicity"