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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-18
WIRELESS PHONE
USED 200 MILES
Successful Experiment Between the
German and Swedish Capitals
is Reported.

Copenhagen. Sweden, Dec. 1S.-It
was announced here today a wireless
telephone message has been trans
mitted successfully yesterday between
the Weissen Zee wirelss station at
Berlin and the Lyngby station near
this city, a distance of 200 miles.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-18
Colonel William crookes Dead.

Portland, Ore, Dec. 1S.-Colonel
William Crookes, assistant to the gen.
eral manager Of the Hartman lines
in the Pacific northwest, is dead,
aged &c.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-18
READING Distributes Cash.

Philadelphia. Dec 1S.-Directors of
the Reading company today declared
a semi-annual dividend of 2 per cent
on common stock
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-18
Declares REGULAR Dividend.

New York; Dec. 1S.-The regular
quarterly dividend of " per cent was
declared today by the New York
Central.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-18
Author Makes a Protest.

Paris, Dec. 1S-Henrik Sienmiekiez,
the author, has published protest
and appeal to the intellectual world
against the recent proposition made
by the German chancellor. for expro-
priation of estates belonging to the
Poles.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-18
Grip Victims Improve.

Washington. Dec. 1S.-Secretaries
Cortelyou and Metcalf, confined to
their homes with an attack of grip.
were today considered somewhat bet
ter.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-18
THREE BANKS ARE
ORDERED TO CLOSE
Affairs of Former Attorney General of
Indiana InvoIved-Two Reopen
In the Southwest.

indianapolis, Ind, Dec. 1S.- The
auditor of state today ordered
the bank of Fowler at Fowler,
Citizens bank at Ambia, and
Goodland bank at Goodland to close
their doors. The action was taken un-
der a law passed by the last legisla-
ture regulating private banks The
three banks are owned by Daniel H.
Baldwin of Logansport. former attor-
ney general of the state, and William
H. Dague of Fowler as partner. The
capital stock of each is $4,000.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-18
Two Will Reopen.

Washington, Dec. 1S.-The controller
of the currency has authorized the
First National bank of Eagle Lake.
Texas, which closed Nov. 9, to reopen
for business tomorrow. The controller
also authorized the City National bank
of Frederick, Okla, to reopen Friday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-18

Mr. Hinrichsen was for years one
of the most prominent democratic
politicians He formerly edited news
papers at Quincy and Jacksonville
His election as secretary of state took
place in 1892, when Altgeld was seated
as governor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-18
CUBA WITHOUT YELLOW FEVER
Governor Masoon Reports Discharge Of
the Last Case.

Washington, Dec 1S.-A cablegram
from Governor Magoon states the only
case of yellow fever under treatment
was discharged Monday and that there
is now no case of yellow fever under
treatment, observation or suspicion in
Cuba.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-18
"BUCK" HlNRICHSEN
DIES AT ALEXANDRIA
Well Known Democratic Editor and
Politician and Served Term as
Secretary of State.

Alexandria, H., Dec 1S-Former
Secretary of State William H.
("Buck') Hinrichsen died at his home
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-18
SHOT SEARCHING A HOUSE
Russian Colonel Killed and Subordin.
ates Wounded.

st. Petersburg, Dec. 1S.-Police
Colonel Kalchak was shot and killed
and several subordinate officers and
men wounded today in fight which
followed an attempt to search house.
occupied by revolutionists. The lat
ter escaped "
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-18
W, H. c"BUCK') HINRICHsEN.

here today. He had been failing the
past two years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-21

The Millinery Stock is also exceeding ly rich just now in it's assortment of flowers, ribbons, shapes and all of the accessories which go to make a most complete millinery department. In fact we have never been so well fixed to take care of your wants before. In the majority of these lines special prices prevail which make buying very easy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-21
America as a Peace Factor.

According to Andrew D. White, pres ident of the American delegation at the first Hague conference, it was literally the bushels of letters and cablegrams that were sent from America by indi- viduals and societies at a critical moment when everything seemed dark that changed dispair into hope and ultimately had great weight in bringing forth The Hague court. If the United States of America can cause the next conference to create an international parliament in another decade or so the time will be ripe to establish an international executive The independent expresses the hope that then at last we shall have Tennyson's dream of 'rhe Parliament of Man. the Federation of the World" and for the first time since the Prince of Peace walked on earth 1t will be possible to have Peace on earth and good will to- ward men,"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-21
Great Reduction Sale of Notions
 and Small Wares

stapeaways in demandaways necearyhese notion appeal dress makers but the land
 mentioned below to be sold special reduced saving totals most satisfactorily for those srew enough to take advantage of the bargains:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-21
Not Aesop's Day.
rom Llppincott's Magazine.

From Llppincott's Magazine.
 West Points aim is to teach men to meet any situation with the best there Is in them.
 When General Custer was cadet he ventured into the French section room without having so much as looked at the days lesson. The section had been engaged in the translation of Asop's fables from French to English. but on this particular day the task consisted of a page of history written in French. Cadet Custer was given the book, and very bravely dashed into the translation of this sentence: Leopold, due d'Au- triche, SC mettit sur les plaines de Silesie'.' But the Duke of Austria did not seem to appeal to him. for without hes- tation he read:
 "The leopard, the duck, and the ostrich met upon the plains of Silesia."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-21
Insuring Against Umbrella Thefts.

Vienna correspondent Pail Mall Gazette.
 Overcoat thieves find the Vienna cafes peculiarly happy hunting ground. So numerous have their depreciation become that the cafe proprietors have formed an insurance association to reimburse their customers against the loss of overcoats, hats or umbrellas. Insurance coupons cost from Is Sd upward, according to the amount insured, and they protect their holders against robbery in any cafe whose proprietor has joined the associa- ton.
 Even the university is not safe from these robbers, and the students have formed a mutual insurance society which upon payment of one crown Q0d) insures It's members against the loss of their overcoats.
 Probably the unusual severity of the last winter is responsible for the in creased activity of the thieves.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-21

These creations made up of the best straw shapes richly trimmed with flowers ribbons wings Most of them light cooredwhc you will naturally prefer the spring and The very styles the represented See the large display have of these popular hats at $500
 One special table full of ladies' misses and children un trimmed hats this week will be closed very prices This lot includes mushroom legho flats straw shapes and cooed chip hats All worth to $20pecal price 98c
 complete line of exclusive hats will also be closed out this week These trimmed by leading New York houses and consist of both small and large shapes for misses and ladies There fully styles to select from Worth up to $7.50-at $500 each.
 Children hats in white with ribbon and large bms also black patent leather colonial hats with white facng We closing both of these lines this week at the special price of 25c each
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-21
CAPTAIN ROBSON.

Will lecture at the Jefferson theatre Wednesday night, April A. Hear him.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-01-18
Iowa Newspapers

WHERE THE SPORTS" PUT A CITY.
burlington Hawk-Eye.)
The mayor ought to rise to the dig
nifty, prerogatives and requirements of
his office. He ought to put energy and
decision in the police department.
These atrocities go on and on, so far as
the public can see, no energetic and
comprehensive measures are taken to
ferret out the guilty and bring them
to justice. This attitude of apparent
Indifference at police headquarters has
developed under general policy which
tolerates gambling, prostitution and
unlawful sales of liquor in places not
taxed under the mulct lava policy
detrimental to the trade Of the legiti-
mate dealers who try to conduct de-
cent saloons. AS one of them said in
an interview published in Sundays
Hawk-Eye: CAS- matters are now adj
justed, liquor is being sold in many
places after the hours when the sa-
looms are closed, and is offered at all
hours of the day and night in the re-.
sorts of women of scarlet character,
with the result that young men are
drawn to these places needlessly, md
soon find themselves enmeshed in evils
that they had no thought Of pursuing
at the beginning"
AS the statement Of this reputable
dealer is absolutely true. these per-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-01-18

OF such sustained interest. From the
shelves of the bookseller this story
would cost $3.50. 1t is one of a half
dozen the T.-R. has arranged for dur
ing the coming year. In short the
subscriber to the T.-R. buys with his
daily newspaper q library of the best
current fiction that would cost sep
arately between 50 and s12.
Rev. Oliver Dyer, the first person to
master stenography in the United
States an associate editor with Rob-
ert Bonner in publishing the New
York Ledger and an intimate of many
prominent statesmen and we'll known
author. has just died in Boston at the
age of ~. He learned stenography in
England personally from Isaac Pitman
and was the first stenographer in the
United States senate. His protege,
Murphy formerly his office boy, be-
came the fastest stenographer in the
world.
Jones has given up Scotch and
drinks rye instead"
What for?"
He said he could stand snakes. but
not plaid ones."-Harper's Weekly.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-01-18
AS APPLIED TO ADVERTISING.

tSlouX City JourHal)
The legal rate for advertising in
this state is 81 for the first insertion
and SO cents for each subsequent in
sertion for ten lines OF BREWER type or
it's equivalent. The price is many
times more than Is charged CONNER
cial advertisers as rule. Where the
full rate is possible it is regarded as
snap. But competition is so strong
that the practice Of rebates has been
introduced. The rebates go to public
officers and to lawyers. If rebates are
not allowed heavy discounts are grant
ed to favorites or in cases where dis
counts are necessary In order to get
the business. This is not in violation
of the interstate commerce law. but it
Is in violation OF the principle upon
which that law is founded. Are the
practices evil? Are they criminatory
Should legislation be had to put stop
to them?
The taxpayers are to an extent in
volved. The publication of the delin-
quent tax list is a charge upon them.
and so is the publication of the pro-
ceedings of the board Of supervisors.
the election proclamations, the official
ballot and SO on, and in each case
discriminatory rates are provided UNI
der the law Are the newspapers en-
titled to more from the public than
they can expect from individuals? Is
it proper, in any event, to coun.enance
under the law Determinations and re-
bates in a quarter so important to
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-01-18
Talking About the Times-Republcan

CTama Herald.)

(Tama Herald)
OF the many daily newspapers that
come to the Herald editorial room but
few are as carefully perused as the
Marshalltown Times-iRepublican. In
the first place it Is always neatly print
ed. The topographic excellence OF the
sheet, however, unquestioned as it Is,
is not the chief claim the T.-R has on
public favor. The publishing of the
news must be the foundation on which
the success Of any newspaper rests.
and the T.-R. is a successful newspa-
per. 1t makes a special feature of CEN
trail Iowa news, and, for that matter,
there are but few occurrences of inter-
est in any part of the state that are
not promptly reported thru its coll
umns The editorial policy Of the
T.-R. is consistent and the virility and
strength of it's editorials are appreci-
ated. All in all, the Times Republican
is a thoroughly representative Iowa
newspaper, we'll deserving of the splen-
did Iowa patronage it receives.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-01-18

4 tinent inquiries ought to be pressed
upon the mayor and the chief of po-
lice:
Why do you permit the sale of liquor
4 in Illicit places, which pay no mulct
tax, thus discriminating against sa-
looms which do pay the tax?
Why do you permit these Illicit
places to run as they please, at ell
hours, day and night, but require the
llegalized saloon to close at certain
hours?
| AS the dealer above quoted said in
| his published interview: The curb
| ing of the vicious resorts is what is
most demanded" And there can be no
doubt that it is in these vicious re-
sorts that crimes are concocted and
plans made to carry them out. 1t is
this class that seeks to slug citizens,
cowardly threaten their families, and
attempt to burn or destroy their
homes.
The city is now reaping what it has
been sowing. Less than a year ago
Burlington had the reputation of be-
ing one of the best governed cities in
Iowa. Now vice reigns with little re-
straint. Houses of ill-fame abound.
Liquor Is sold in places that do not
pay the mulct tax. The saloons have
been reopened on Sundays against
the wishes of some of the more con-
servative dealers,) and the Sunday
theater is an innovation upon Burling-
toms former good record. Last Sat
urday night was noticeable for the
large number of drunken and bolster
Gus men and boys carousing in the
streets until after midnight. unchecked
by the police. The latter are permitted
to drink while on duty, and altho
there are some good men on the force,
there are others WHO do not attempt
to conceal their patronage of drinking
places. The policemen who would DO
their duty, If backed up by the de-
partment are helpless. They must
obey orders including the prudent
discretion not to see too much while
on their beats. Only nominal restraint
lis exercised over the vicious resorts
and the administrative tone has let
down lamentably.
1t is painful to realize that Bdrling-
ton has come into bad repute all over
the state because of lawlessness and
attempts at smuggling, arson and other
crimes. And this bad repute is inten-
sifed by the failure of the city author
titles to do anything to redeem Bur-
lington's honor.
It Is unpleasant for The Hawk-Eye
to say these things: but the citizens
know it is true that these unhappy
conditions exist, and it is duty thai
devolves upon the press Of Burlington
to arouse the public conscience to ac-
ton. Let every citizen use his per-
sonal influence, with the city authori-
ties to fulfill the duties they have sol.
EMMY sworn to perform.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-01-18
THE FARM WIFE'S CHANCE.

When a few good housewives get
together at sewing bee or some SIM
liar function, the younger and less
experienced members of the coterie
learn something new, in house keeping
from the Interchange Of ideas and
methods that keeps pace with the
needles. When q few good old farm
ers are gathered together and the con-
versation drifts round to crops and
the conduct Of farming operations it is
an excellent time for younger men to
listen When the young farmer comes
back from college full Of new learn
ing and advanced ideas, hardly one
of the older ones can listen without
advantage. The German .1handwerker'
travelled from one city to another dur
ing three years Of novitiate to learn
new and different methods before he
was finally admitted to the guild Men
learn from one another. This principle
is recognized by every manufacturing
company that calls its statesmen to-
gether for an annual session of talk
and interchange Of experience and sug-
gestion.
Why is the farmer negligent OF this
system of mutual aid? His opportun-
ity is the greatest. From December
to March he is the possessor OF time
that other avocations deny their fol-
lowers Why do not farmers and the
wives of farmers get together in
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-01-18
/ RHEUMATIC FOLKS!
Are You sure Your kidneys Are W

Are You Sure Your Kidneys Are We'll?
Many rheumatic attacks are due to
uric acid in the blood. But the duty
OF the kidneys is to remove all uric
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but until you cure the kidneys you will
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not only remove uric acid, but cure
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D. J. Evans, real estate and loans,
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just what to purchase. He cannot
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patent medicines give, but was sur
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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-01-18
(sac SUM


The Marshalltown Times-Republi-
can did not please everybody in the
attitude 1T took on the gubernatoriai
fight of the past year, but it was In
harmony with the views Of the MAJOR
ity of the republican party and evident
ly with the views of the people OF the
locality in which 1t is published; for
Marshall county Increased the plurality
for Cummins this year-a thing that
very few other counties in the state
succeeded in doing. Perhaps some of
the credit for this is due to the reading
matter furnished the people Of Mar
shall county. Moreover, the influence
of the Times Republican is much more
than local. 1t is not excelled in the
completeness OF its Iowa news service
and this fact has given it a circulation
over northern Iowa, where the, pro-
gressivel spirit is most manifest. The
Times Republican is the best newspa-
per published in any city the size of
Marshalltown, and has few equals
among the Iowa dailies. For Iowa
readers no Chicago newspaper can
equal it.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-01-18

weekly meetings for mutual self-im-
provement? 1t was one Of the most
helpful features of the old grange that
it drew the farm dwellers out of their
shells and out into a closer social con-
nection.
Some one has suggested the town
ship woman's club, and this sugges-
ton is fertile of possibility If the
shut-in woman of the farm will ac-
cept it. The division might with profit
be made smaller and the unit of clubs
be the school district. These would
naturally weld themselves into town
ship and county organizations. The
house, the monthly gathering of the
township club and the annual two or
three-day session at the county seat
would offer the needed break in the
monotony of existence and become a
comfort and aid and an educator.
There is nothing to hinder except the
initial effort on the part OF rev GOOD
women in every township.
A similar movement among the
men folks" needs only a start to be
successful. To be sure the weekly trip
ito town." the meetings of telephone
and cooperative companies in meas
ure supply this need. 1t is easy for
men to come together. 1t is not nee
essary for them to find whether or not
"the horses will be busys on the day
devoted to market or 1.-THE meeting"
Why shouldn't the men and women
on the farms hold meetings at the
school house and get acquainted by
going to school to EACH other? II it
Is 81 good thing for the men who make
and sell machinery to do, why isn't 1t
sensible thing for the men who buy
it?
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-01-18
IARklhGIQN,s NEW STORY.

In the opinion Of the critics Booth
Harrington may have written a greater
novel than "Tha Conquest Of Canaan"
but in the opinion of the average
reader he never has, or will, write one
more enjoyably readable. 1t is with
much pleasure that the Times-Repub-
lican announces that it has purchased
Nr. Tarkington's story for publication
Immediately after 1.-THE Marathon Mys-
tery' now nearing it's end, is finished.
Few readers of fiction are not famil-
lar with "The Gentleman From In
DIANA" the story with which Mr..
TarHngton,s vogue actually began and
which is still one Of the .best sellers"
and most frequently requested at pub
lie libraries. If The Conquest of Ca
naan" and "The Gentleman From In
diana" were to be compared by the
ordinary reader the verdict as to abb
sorbing interest would by good ma
jority be granted the former. The
Times-Republican can unhesitatingly
recommend it as one of the best, if
not the very best story it has ever
published, and urge its readers to look
for 1t and begin with its first chapters.
1t islclean, as all fiction must be to
gain access to the pages Of this paper;
1t is full OF genuine humanity and
human interest; the fun. pathos, wit
and crime in city Of
10000. 1t is SO true to the types we
all know that the first chapter sets
us acquainted and we follow the action
Of the tale with the interest given by
actual contact with real people. Don't
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