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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-06-12
ALvA A'NsoN is IS.
Well -knokn Old Resident Of the City
Has Birthday Party.

Has Birthday PARTY.
Alva Arson, one Of the wel-known
Older residents Of Marshalltown, cele-
brated the S5th anniversary Of his
birth at his home In the Arson block
Tuesday Afternoon and evening, sur
rounded by company of forty rela-
tives and friends. Included in the par
ty were his children, several grand
children, and six great grandchildren.
Both dinner and supper were served
at the Arson home by Miss Arson. as
sisted by members of the gathering
The decorations We're in pink and
white. Games were enjoyed in the ev-
ening, and during both afternoon and
evening the guests enjoyed graphic
phone music.
Mrs. G. Cramer, OF Monroe, a grand
daughter Of Mr.. Arson, and nephew,
Mr.. Fred Arson, Of Chicago, were the
only out-of-town guests.
A very pretty and unique souvenir
was given each guest, in the shape Of a
postcard bearing a. Photographic like
ness of Mr.. Arson, and birthday
greeting, together with the date Of his
birth and the year of the anniversary
celebration.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-06-12

Sopia Medhus and husband, Of Cook
county, Illinois, to T. p. Barke, land in
Green Castle township, $1,000.
Joseph Anselme to John B. Anselme,
land in Taylor township, $19,479.80.
James Andrews and wife. to Edwin
G. Andrews, land In Linn township,
$4,000.
w. L. M. wensel to Adam Amendt
land in Logan township, $500
H. F. Stouffer to William Vasey, OF
Story county, land in Eden township,
$500. !.
1. s. Finkle and wife to Marshall
county, land In east Marshall known
as Finkle's park, $1,000.
William S. Coulter and wife, to r. g.
Pinney land in Albion, $4,000
Mary A. Wilder, of Los Angeles, Cal,
to Francis Willard Wilder, OF Los An
gcles, Cal land in Vienna township, 81.
Margaret Roskopf to Mary Jane Pei
ham, land in southwest Marshall, So
00O
S. r. Phillips to Ada Holt land In
Marietta township, $500.
James G.. Trotter and wife to Lacey
]. Patterson. eight and a fraction
acres in northwest Marshall, $1,000.
Albert II. Cogswell and wife, Of Ala
media county, California, t, e. r.
Downing and M. f. Gard, lot 9. block
IL, $3.50.
Sylvester Dickerson and wife to
Stuart 3. MacDiarmid of Omaha, Nebp
land in Green Mountain. 1929.
A. L. Pelham and wife to Paul Ros-
kopf, lot 3. block 1, SHEPPARD and
French's addition, $500.
J. A. Cattell. trustee and wife, to
S. S. Huls. part of lots Z. and 9,
block 49, Rice's addition, s1.200
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-06-12
MAY REVIVE BEoBAcHrER.

Charles Beck is Endeavoring to Put
German Newspaper on Feet Again.
Mr.. Charles Beck. former editor OF
the Beobachter, who recently pur-
chased the property at sheriff's sale. is
making an endeavor to again put the
paper on its feet. and IL he Is success
full will begin issuing shortly. Mr. Beck
is an old resident of the city and edited
the Beobachter from 1884 until 1887.
and then again from 1901 to 1906. He
has wide acquaintance turnout the
Germans Of central Iowa who were the
papers patrons during the years of its
publication.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-06-12
LINDVALL HONORED
Pastor Of Swedish Lutheran Church Of
This City, Placed in Nomination at
New Britain, Conn, as Director Of
tho Dsnomination's Book Concern.

An Associated Press dispatch today
to the Times Republican, under data
Of New Britain, Conn., tells Of the nom-
nation at the synodical conference CT
the Swedish Lutheran church in ses-
sion there, Of Rev. c. A. Lndvall. Of
this city, for membership on the board
OF directors OF the denominations
book concern. Rev. Mr.. Lindvall has
been pastor Of the Swedish Lutheran
church OF this city for a number Of
years, and is bright young man.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-06-12
Eyes Half Abnormal.

Examination of the uyes of 1856
school children in New York City
showed one-third had defective vision.
OF 1900 pupils examined In Columbus,
O., 40 per cent had defective eyes.
Other statistics show as high as so
per cent of eyes defective. Eyssight is
priceless. DR.. Shallenberger, the Chi
cago specialist, fits glasses, and treats
eyes properly. His 74th monthly
visit to hotel Pilgrim, Marshalltown,
will be June 18th. Consult him.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-06-12
FAINTs FROM SHOCK
Edward Joy Has Tooth Pulled and Pa
troll Takes Him Home.

IIVI U WV<~o y 1''5' = s~'''Ns
edward Joy, corner OF Fourth ana
Boone streets, isn't In the habit OF
riding in the patrol wagon, but he did
so about O'clock Tuesday night and
knew nothing about it. Mr.. Joy was
suffering from a severe toothache and,
knowing he. could get no rest with the
pounding that his jaw was getting,
came down town and had the tooth
pulled. He left the dentists office and
went down stairs to the street, and as
he reached the sidewalk fell in a faint
from the shock caused by the extrac-
ton. He was found by passershy, who
notified the police. Mr., Joy did not
regain consciousness for half hour or
more after he had reached his home.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-06-12
In the Police Court.

John. Lahore, of Grundy Center,
who was before the mayor Tuesday
and discharged on a charge Of intoxi-.
cation upon the promise Of, leaving
town, was again arraigned this morn
ing on like charge, and was sens
fenced to ten days in jail.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-06-12
MAY RUN TRAINS THRU.
Runor to Effect That c. G. w. 7 and 8
Will Run From Des Moines to DEL.

* vein.
Ru1nor has it that it Will not be at
all unlikely that the Great Western
will restore its trains No. Z and 8,
which are now locals between Des
Moines and Marshalltown, to their or
iginal run to Oelwein from Des
Moines. They were looked upon by
patrons Of the road as being the best
local accommodation and the appeal
for their return to service has been
brought to the attention of the state
board Of railroad commissioners.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-06-12
is A FAST coMPoslToR.
Former Soldiers Home Employe Made
Good Record at Sac City.

Word to the T.-R. from Sac City
tells of record in hand type compost
ton on straight matter, made by Beryl
Cory, in the Democrat office. Cory
was a former butcher at the soldiers
home, and was a member of the home
band. Mr.. Cory's record was made with
BREWER, and in one working day OF
eight hours. set four galleys of type,
containing 16.497 ems, and within the
time made his own corrections. Mr..
Cory expects to leave Sac City soon
for the state of washington, and will
make the entire journey OH a bicycle.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-06-12
Band Concert Tonight.

The regular weekly program of the
Marshalltown Union band will be Civ
en- this evening from the corner of
Main and First avenue. as follows:
March. 1.-THE Guy" ..............Je Jewel
Overture, Wizard OF the Nile.
Herbert
Intermezzo, Glover Girl. .Wenrich
March, Golden Dome ......,. Taylor
Waltz, "Evenipg STAR. ....... Tobani
Characteristic, Hot Tomales' ......
Lawson
Tone poem, apple Blossoms. .....
-. Roberts
March, "Our Special" .,......,. Jewel
Selection, 'The Umpire" ......Luders
March, Red Domino" ......... Henry
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-06-12
Program For Graduating Exer-
cises to Be Held at Odeon Mon
day Night Arranged
"No VICTORY WITHOUT LABOR
Is the Motto Of tho Glass Of 'o7-Four
Girls and Two Boys Finish Course Of
Study This Year, and Will Be Al.
dressed by T. j. Fitzpatrick, Of Du.
buque-children in Matinee.

On Monday evening, June II, at the
odeon, will take place the commence
ment exercises OF st. Mary's institute,
when class Of six pupils, four girls
and two boys, will be graduated with
honors. Miss Agnes Rowley is the
class valedictorian, and Miss Zetta
Kunkel the salutatorian.
T. J. Fitzpatrick, of Dubuque, a
brother of Rev. j. J. Fitzpatrick. pas
tor Of st. Mary's will deliver the class
address. mo Victory Without Labor
is the class motto, and the blue vio-
let the flower. The class colors are al
ways the same, the colors OF the school.
blue, white and gold Monday after
noon, at the Odeon, the children Of the
institute viii give matinee program.
The personnel Of the class OF '07 is
Misses Agnes Rowley, zetta Kunkel.
vina Herman and Veronica Carmody.
and Masters Leo w. Topf and Matthew
Mcclure.
In the giving Of the commencement
program the juniors will assist, ap-
pearing with the seniors III an allegor-
ical nlelodrama, Voyage Of Life
Members of the alumni Will also appear
on the program, which will be as fol-
lows
Part 1.
Marche De Concert. (Wollenhaupt) -
Miss Frances Mooney, zoe.
Salutatory, IA Retrospect" Miss
Zetta Kunkel.
Essay, Sailing to- the Fort Of Knowl-
ge"-Master Leo w. Topf.
Essay, Patriotism" Miss vfna Her
man.
Chorus, Come to Ne" (Berge)-st.
Mary's Glee club.
operate Fantasia, (PauD Misses
Veronica Carmody, Adalene Weber.
Part II.
Allegorical Melodrama, Voyage OF
Life"-Seniors and Juniors.
Marche Militaire. (Engelmann) -
Misses Madalene Bowman, Ida Flynn,
Monica Kunkel, Ruth Plunkett.
Chorus, Beautiful River" (Heath)-
st, Mary's Glee club.
Essay Our Inheritance"--Miss YER
onica Carmody.
Essay Self Reliance"-Master Mat
thew Mcclure.
Essay, with valedictory, To-day We
Embark on the Sea Of Life"-Miss
Agnes Row1ey. NJ
Chorus, ION Life's Journey" (veazie)
st. Mary's Glee club.
Address-T. j. Fitzpatrick.
Comforting diplomas and medals
Very Rev. J. ]. Fitzpatrick, D. D.,
". F.
The Matinee Program.
The feature of the matinee program,
to be given Monday afternoon at $3.50,
will be cantata, "A Day IN the
Woods" (Gabriel.) The program fol-
lows:
Piano duet, Greetings Marie NC
Gowan, Evaline Lawrence.
Japanese drill-'Little Maids Of
Timbuctoo, Little Ladies' Too"-The
Minims; accompanist, Ada Wallish.
Piano duet, Brownies Jubilee" -
Frederick Weber Francis Cassidy.
Bow and Arrow Drill-Intermediate
grade.
Piano duet, 'Loiseau" Vera Done
gan and Emily Seleinse.
Figaro ring drill--Gramnar grade.
Cantata: "a Day in the Woods
The cast of characters for the cam
tata, is as follows:
~.c Co$har{vo "A1rh
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-06-12
CONDEMN WE'LL AND cEsspooL
Board of Health Takes Action on un
sanitary Conditions.

BOARD OF nealtH axes NeN'S" "
sanitary Conditions.
IA resolution condemning well az
427 Union street, and cesspool at sOi
West Main street. w1s adopted by the
board of health at its regular meeting
Monday night, upon report OF the
existing conditions as made by City
Health Physician Getz. DIR. Getz re-
ported that the water from the well IN
question was absolutely rotten, and
that many others that he had examined
in the same neighborhood were none
too good. This one, however, he said
was dangerous, and should be filled up.
The city water was reported in good
condition. and better than that of any
we'll the health physician has exam
ined
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-06-12
BASE BALL =

game. The clean hits were fewer than
the hit column indicates.
1t was Jacksonville's day to shine
with sensational plays, the catches
of Copeland, in left, and Moran, in
center, being both Of the first order.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-06-12
ReaI Estate Transfers.

]. E. Outland to- o. S. Bryngleson,
land in LeGrand township. $1,000.
H. p Clemens and wife, Of Wright
county to Roy Bryant, lot I, block 2,
Andrews addition to St Anthony, 5000.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-06-12
MISS ELDER PLEAsE.s.
Mason City Girl Delights Large Audi
ence With lmpersonatioIis.

Miss Donna Belle Elder, OF Mason
City, in readings and representations,
delighted large audience at the
Methodist church Tuesday evening,
when she appeared in a recital under
the auspices of the Philathea Bible
class. Miss Elder was assisted by her
cousin, Mrs C. H. e. Boardman. and
Mr.. Ralph Xix, in piano duet, and by
Miss Jessie Hall, who gave two vocal
numbers. The affair was a success I'M
ancially as well as from an artistic
standpoint. III
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-06-12

If you can't eat three good square
meals day without indigestion. your
stomach needs strengthening with MI
o-na. Fifty cents a box IL it helps you.
nothing IL it fails. Mcbride &, VIII
Drug Co.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-06-12
Hi.ex. No Drawing Card.

+, Andrew Townsend Hisey, OF Tama,
the self appointed candidate for presi-
dent Of the United States, on a4so-
called secular government ticket is no
longer an attraction in Marshalltown
He has ceased to be drawing card,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-06-12
RElMER GETS CONTRACT.

Board Of Control Lets Quarterm aster's
Building to Local Contractor.
C. L. Reimer of this city, was award
ed the contract for the new quarter
masters building at the Iowa Soldiers
Home by the board of control at Des
Moines Tuesday afternoon. The con-
tract price Is 1858.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-06-12
Local Weather Record.

Seventy eight and 81 were the ex-
tremes Of Tuesdays temperature. as
compared to 10 and "a for the day pre-
ceding.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-06-12
lin All That is Good
We Afford the Best.
GEO. |.
ANDREWS
The Pure Food Store
The Pure Food Store
We have a line Of the very
best that can be bought in
Bottled Goods

The popularity Of these
goods attest their merits.
They may cost a trifle
more, but the satisfaction
they give and their purity
make them economical in
the end to buy. Here are
some Of the brands we
carry:
Heinz Sweet Midget Pickles
Heinz Sweet Gherk-.ls
Heinz Sweet Mixed Pickles
Heinz India Relish
Heinz Mustard Dressing
Heinz Mustard
Lea & Perrin's Worcester
shire Sauce
Yacht Club Salad Dressing
Crasse s. Blackwe1l'sI
Chow Chow
Crasse & Blackwel1's
Vinegar
Ripe Olives
Queen Olives
Pitted Olives
Deviled Olives
Preserved Ginger
Spiced Figs
Remember we are Sole Agents
for the Celebrated
Chase & SanborIl
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-06-12

and altho in the city Tuesday after
noon and evening, had hard work get
ting audiences for his stump speeches.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-06-12
TRAINS BADLY DELAYED
Overland Trains From the West Hello
Many Hours by U. 2.

MdHy rtOUrS ny u - IS.
Owing to serious delays on the Tn
ion Pacific, overland traffic on the
Northwestern has been greatly de-
layed during the past twelve hours.
No. s, due out of here at $3.50 this
morning, did not reach the city until
$500, and second No. 6, due at 1876,
came along at S:45. No. 2, the over
land limited, due at 4:40 this morn
ing, reached the city at $3.50.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-06-12
SURPRISE THEIR FRIENDS.

Miss Clara Mershon Becomes Bride
Of Mr.. Roy Houser at High Noon.
A wedding that will prove surprise
to their many friends in Liscornb and
this city, was celebrated at high noon
today. when Miss Clara Mershon,
daughter OF DR.. and Mrs. N. A. Mer-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-06-12
FLY FLAGS FRIDAY.

Ono Hundred Thirteenth Birth Of
American Flag June ID.
Friday, June IA, will mark the 130th
anniversary Of the birth of the Ameri-
can flag, and Is commemorated uni
versally thruout the country by the
display Of the colors from all public
buildings. A general flying of colors is
appropriate on that day and an evil
dence of patriotism.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-06-12

Planets--E. Hartman, NJ. Kennehan
A. Hoffman, F. Weber, ]. McManus, G
Mitchell. L. Scheid, f. Hayes.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-06-12

Marshalltown 100 0 0 o o 3 o o 0-3
Jacksonville ......0 3 1 2 o o o 050-6
Earned Observation-Disclosures 2, jack
sonville g. Two base hits-Moran.
Base on balls-Off Slapnicka 2, off
EAkers. 2. Struck out-By slapnicka 5,
by Akers 8. Left on Marshall
town 5, Jacksonville 9. Double plays
Foster, unassisted. Hit by Pitcher
Dtsch, Hagel. Sacrifice hits-Moran,
Akers. Stolen bases-Copeland Roll
and, Craig. Time of garae-l:5o. Um-
pire-Fuller. AttendancG-303.
The Washington times., 1907-02-04

LONDON. Feb. lady Bateman'
who was Mrs. Henry Cabot Knapp. has
entirely recovered from the distressing
attack OF NERVES" which at one time
threatened 10 force her into permanent
seclusion. She has gone heartily into So
ciaI affairs, ana Sheldon Court, which
was so long closed, is now bright with a
round of festivities.
A large party of notabilities has been
entertained this week by Baron and
Lady Bateman, the list including the
Countess of Lindsay, Lord and Lady
Amherst. Lady COnyers. Lady Stracey,
Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Pearson, Mr.. and
Mrs. George Montague, Mrs. Dennison,
Miss Cristobel Ellis, Miss Ghita Stan
hope, Miss Anstruther. Marquis Douro,
and Miller Mundy.
Prince Nom Chao Amoratat. son Of
the King of Siam, is going through a
hard course of military study as a sec
oud lieutenant in the British artillery al
Woolwich,
The prince. who is following his
The Washington times., 1907-02-04
FURY OF VESUYIUS
SHOWN IN LECTURE
Burton Holmes Graphically
Describes the Eruption
Ct Last April.

VesuvIus in All its terrible. devastat-
ing. and DESTRUCTIVE. yet grand and ma
jestic. fury. was most entertainingly
pictured by Burton Holmes before we'll
hlled house at the Columbia Theater last
night With a graphic narrative, accom-
panied By colored stereopticon views and
as many more of motion scenes Mr..
Holmes took his audience 10 an entirely
new field, for il wasn't every lecturer who
CHANGED upon the good lot 10 be at the
very base Of Vesuvius when II belched
forth smoke, IRE, and lava, destroying
everything within miles,
The lecture was based On the eruption
OF last April. the most disastrous and
furious disturbance In the great volcano
IN more than a century. Accordingly,
on the stage at the Columbia last night
were displayed the frst pictures taken
of the worlds greatest and most danger
Gus volcano in action. Mr.. Holmes had
the good fortune 10 be In Europe at the
time and arrived In Naples on the second
day of the disaster. All who could leave
the vicinity OF the base of the mountain
were fleeing To Naples and other re-
treats Of apparent safety, plungins into
the bIackness OF the great eruption.
making his way through thick smoke
lLdl smut ult the sun ana ihduc bi4kLl
days dark. through showers Of ashes
and cinders that were sitting and rem
dered his task hazardous.
Most interesting description and pic
lures also were given OF Herculaneum,
showing the small area of the city of
wonderful old temples which had been
uncovered up 10 last spring. King Vic
tor Emanuel Will now himself head the
new movement for eXcaVaJing about the
ruins. which. Mr.. Holmes says, is the
richest mine of antiquities in all the
world
Mr.. Holmes will repeat the lecture al
the Columbia this afternoon and tOmor-
row afternoon he viii close his series OF
illustrated travelOgues by taking his au-
dienCe on "a tour through Switzerland
The Washington times., 1907-02-04
DIR. Miles
Anti-Pain Pills

will bring such relief. quick and sure.
That is not all. They will prevent and
cure all kinds of pain-Neuralgia Back
ache Rheumatism. Menstrual Pains,
StOmachaChe. etc.
Gen. A. Jacobs, merchant, Lima, Ohio.
recommends Dr. Miles Anti Pain Pills
as follows.
Il am anxious that all should know
the virtue OF these pills. I have used
them for years. and consider them
marvellous in their instantaneous relief
OF headache and all pain, while they
leave no dlsagreeable after-effects."
Sold under a guarantee that first
package VIII benefit. or druggist will
return your money.
Is doses. Is cents. Never sold IN bulk.
The Washington times., 1907-02-04
Distressing Affection Entirely Disappears and Shob-
don Hall Is Crowded, AS OF Yore, With
Leaders of Smart Set

BROTHER, the crown prince. In serving
with the British army. is just twenty
one. He is a typical Siamese. with olive
skin and almond eyes; but he mas made
himself extremely popular with his
brother Officers at Woolwich.
Muscular development is not real
strength, according 10 a remarkable es-
say by stan Surgeon a. Gaskell. of the
Royal Navy, issued as an appendix TO
the official report on the health OF the
Royal Navy.
Stan Surgeon Gaskeu denOunces in
unmeasured terms the present craze for
physical culture" in so far as IT, aims
at the development OF muscles The
strong man." with muscles dtspr0pCT-
tionately enlarged by dumbbeIl exer-
else and developing apparatus. is often
cOhsJituuonally weak and has his heart
strained by unnatural exercises More
over. he offers very poor resistance 70
the inroads OF disease. His huge mus
Giles. says Surgeon GaskeNi art fcially
developed. are quite useless 4oF any
practical labor.
The Washington times., 1907-02-04
COMMANDER DOUGHERTY
TRANSFERRED TO TOKYO

Commander J. A. Dougherty. until re-
Gently eXecutice officer Of the battleship
Alabama, has been ordered 10 duty as
naval attache at Tokyo and Picking.
Commander Dougherty recently left the
Alabama and was on visit 10 his home
AT Liberty. Mo, while waiting orders.
Lieutenant Commander r. Marble.
who has been stationed at Tokyo a nd
Picking for some time, will be assigned
% duty on the Asiatic station.
The Washington times., 1907-02-04
ANSWERS
MISTRESS CALL

OWENsBORO, Ky, Feb. 4.-When
Mrs. T. L. Lyons, OF Yelvington. called
Cob" 10 500 turkeys in pen at local
produce house. "a big gobbler ran from
the bunch and ate corn from her hand
With this as the principal evidence a
warrant vas taken out against Jesse
Mcintyre and he is now under bond
10 answer. IN circuit court on a charge
OF larceny.
Lyons, who is a farmer. went 20 Mil
Ter Brothers produce house and identi-
ned a gobbler and three turkey hens,
which, ne said had been stolen from
him. The prOpriet0rs doubted his
ability TO identify his turkeys among
so many.
We'll" said Lyons. my wife can
come here and call that gObbler, and he
will answer" The test was tried and u
worked. Mr.. Lyons was told that the
turkeys were brought Ia by Jesse Nc
Intyre. and the warrant followed.
Mcintyre waived examining trial.
The Washington times., 1907-02-04
VACANCIES FOR CRAFTSMAN,
BIOLOGIST, AND ENGINEERS

Eight civil engineer students for the
Department Of Agriculture, salary $500
per annums an apprentice topographic
craftsman, in the Coast and Ge0deuc
Survey. salary 500 a year, and "a geOlO-
gist Tor the Philippine service at a sal
airy OF 5000 per annum, are wanted by
the Civil Service Commission. EXamina-
tiOns for the purpose of securing eEgi-
bies for the Agricultural Department
Positions will be held on April g and 4.
March 6 is the daUe nXed for the other
two examinations
The Washington times., 1907-02-04
NEGRO WATERS LOBBY
ON ANTFTIPPING BILL

JEFFERSON CITY. Mo. Feb. 4.-The
senate committee on criminal juris-
prudence Will give a hearing on the
anti-tipping bin on Wednesday. and the
guests OF the hotels have arranged an
elaborate program OF speeches by a
lobby comprised OF negro walters.
The white people have kept the agi-
tation alive until the negro population
around Jefferson City is much more
exercised about the tipping bill than
about the Jim Crow legislation.
The Washington times., 1907-02-04
CHICAGO EPIDEMIC
IS LESS SEVERE

CHICAGO. Feb. 4.-For the first time
in two weeks the total number If new
cases Of scarlet fever fell below she 200
mark. The number reported 20 the
health department was eIghty-thTec in
an, and was the smaller by fifteen than
the average for the last two weeks.
The decrease in dIphthcria. which has
not been So widespread, but, In uropo--
tion more fatal than scarlatna. was 40
less marked. There were but twenty
six new cases during the last twenty
four hours, while no fewer than thirty
were IepC rted nearly every day lESt
month, aid the average for tbe last two
weeks was fOrty-lWO per day. Ther5
Were but seven fatalities from both dis
eases yesterday.