davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-05-10

y Z - $50 z
= The MARITAL troubles of various prom
Sinent society people that are attract
ing public attention just nov make par
gticularly timely the subject of Mrs.
sFiske's new play, ',rhe New York Idea"
that will be seen at Odeon, Monday May
10. Playwrights, like novelists, are
alive to the material for their pens in
American life today Langdon Mitch
ell. author of THE, New York Idea"
has made the divorce epidemic his
theme and satirized it in one Of the
most brilliant plays native dramatist
has brought forth. He pictures humor-
ously the triviality of many of the
causes for divorce and the lack of re-
gard for marriage, that is the natural
outcome of the divorce ade-easy laws
of some states. While his play is
constantly amusing. there is in its sa-
tire, graphic exposition of a serious
phase of our social life, not only in the
New York smart set but thruout the
country, tho Mr.. Mitchell avoids per-
sonalities. parallels to the Incidents Of
his plot and prototypes of his .charac-
tiers abound in real life and figure as
prominently in the public eye as does
Mrs. Fiske in this most notable Of her
successes.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-05-10

4. We offer big values in muslin under
wear. Don't miss this opportunity to
supply your wants. Nettie Ingledue &
Co. the Up-to-Date Dry Goods House.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-05-10

Attend the muslin underwear sale.
We. offer values not to be had at any
other time. Nettie Ingledue & Co, the
Up-to- Date Dry Goods House.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-05-10
A GOOD SUGGESTION.
Sensible and Inexpensive Souvenirs for
Graduation and Other Gifts.

One of the things that makes He'll
berg's jewelry store favorite is the
,timeliness of his goods and his willing
ness to give you the benefit of low
prices when it will do you the most
good. Just now he is making sug-
gestion for gifts for graduation, we'd
dings, birthdays, etc, that will be APP
preciated. He has large stock of
nice signet jewelry, stickpins, brooches,
rings, buttons and other pieces. These
are suitable for engraving initials and
dates as souvenirs and are not expen-
sive. They were bought at low figures
and he proposes to sell them the same
way. 1t will be worth while to see
them II you think Of buying.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-05-10

There is no economy in baking your
own bread when you can buy the fa-
nous Buttermilk bread, made at the
Robertson & Strub bakery.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-05-10

Miss Josephine WEIGH, who is pa
tient at ST. Thomas hospital, where
she recently underwent an operation
for appendicitis is doing nicely.
-.f
We give you the best in groceries,
and our prices are such as will con-
vince YOU of the economy of trading at
our store. Will Miller, the grocer.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-05-10

There Is no corner In paint, but Linz
coin paint has the long lead on quail
ity. Sold by Wheeler & Hoag.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-05-10

A May musical is to be given by the
High School Glee club under the direc-
-,on OF Miss King. supervisor Of music
IN the schools, Friday evening, May H..
In the high school auditorium. Outside
talent, including Mrsy Wagner Shank
of Des Moines. and Others, has been Sc
cured.
The Washington times., 1907-08-11
Promotions Follow Resignation
Of Man in St. Louis Office

Charles J. Ozment assistant TO the
secretary Of the Ninth civil service dts
+rict. with headquarters at St Louis
No. has resigned to take effect from
Julv 81. To fiji the vacancy caused by
the resignation of Mr.. Ozment, The
TEMPORARY promotion Of Miss Jeanne
Wakefield. Of the division Of appoint
rnents from $40 to 500 has been made
,,ernanent. and the following promotions
ordered:
William 3. Ahlgren. Of the division OF
appointments, promoted temporarily
from $50 10 $500.
Miss Edith Byrne, from temporary
clerk at S72O to temporary clerk at $50
vice NIr Ahlgren,
Miss Jeanette KIees, who has been
serving under temporary appointment In
the examining division at $500 per an
mum was separated from the service On
July 81
John H. Richardson, Of rhe division
of appointments, has been promoted
from clerk at $50 to clerk at $500. 70
take the place Of Miss Blees, the pro-
motion effective pending the return 70
duty Of G. W. Hail. of the examining
division. who is absent on leave without
pay.
Philip NJ s. Chadburn has been ap-
pointed as temporary clerk In the office
Of the secretary Of the Second civil ser
vice district, with headquarters at New
York
The Washington times., 1907-08-11
RED HEADED MAN
LIKES HIS CHANCES
applicant as Enumerator in
Oklahoma Finds Other
Red Ones.

ls red hair 10 be the token by which
applicants for positions under the Gov
eminent are hereafter 10 secure prefer
ment at the hands Of appointing officers,
instead OF politics. and In some in
stances, religion, as was the case in tho
days Of the old spoils system?
The above query IS being propound-
| ed by the employees Of the bureau, who
have read with amazement a story from
paper published at Muskogee, IND.
Ter, which is in possession OF A. p.
Goroon-Cumming, OF the division Of dis
bursements and appointments.
The story relates TO tie work being
done in Oklahoma and Indian Territory
under the direction OF bureau officials,
who have been detailed TO supervise
same. and is as follows:
I ought TO stand a pretty good chance
with that bunch up stairs" said a red
headed man yesterday afternoon as he
left the commission building. and Was
talking 10 a friend on Second street.
I've just applied for a joo as census
enumerator. When struck the Office
L was referred 10 a red-headed man
named Richmond. whom they call their
local advisor Across the table sat
another red-headed man, hair closely
cropped. with a nice round face like a
watch ! was introduced to him as Mr..
Woodward, secretary 10 Mr.. Momsen,
who is in charge of the work in the
third Congressional district. Across the
hall sat another red-headed man work
ing over a map. Sitting In a narrow
backed chair pounding a typewriter was
an auburn haired girl I wouldn't dare
10 call pretty stenographer re5-'fpad-
ed. Now, on the square. donE you
think with that combination I'll stand
a pretty good show"
And the man rubbed his hand over
his fiery locks They tell me redheaded
people sympathize with those similarly
afflicted"
Il is pointed out by way OF explana-
tlon that the man referred TO above as
possessing "a nice round face like a
watch" Is Frank NJ. Woodward, a clerk
in the division Of agriculture, who is
assisting Hart Momsen. chief of the
division of manufacture, in his work
at Musko6ee,
The bureau officials have been advised
that good progress is being made with
the Oklahoma census. out Of a total
OF 100 enumerators that will be re-
quired 10 do the work, l.20O have been
appointed. about 500 of whom have al
ready been commissioned and placed in
the field
The Washington times., 1907-08-11
SCiVil Service COmmiSSiOn0
NEW ROOMS USED
FOR EXAMINATIONS
Census Bureau Furnishes
OuarterS-PromotionS
Made Among Clerks.

The Civil Service Commission has
been holding its examinations last week
I'm the new quarters at the Census BV-
reau, the use Of which was offered to
the commission by the Department or
Commerce and Labor, after a valn
search, lasting several weeks. for suit
able rooms In some other Of the public
buildings.
The commissions appropriation Tor
contingent expenses would not permit
the hiring OF a private hall for the Cx-
aminations, so when, last June, the eX-
aniners were informed that they would
have TO vacate the old quarters Ia the
census building, where examinations
had been held for many years PAST,
they found themselves in a quandary.
The different departments visited, In
the hope of securing the needed space
all told of lack Of room. At last quar-
rers were secured in the Arsenal at the
foot of Four-and-a-half street. which
seemed TO meet all requirements. But
The commissions occupation Of the new
quarters was shortly lived, as the War
Department found that the rooms
would be needed
The rapidly Increasing number OF spe-
cial examinations, as wei as these on
the regular schedule, made the dinlculty
in finding still other quarters very en-
barrassing. The courtesy of the Depart
rnent OF Commerce and. Labor in offer
ing new quarters at the old location
was extended at an opportune time.
The new quarters have been foupd 10
be very satisfactory. IN every way. and
their use for examinations Is In al
probability 70 be permanent.
The Washington times., 1907-08-11
SECRETARY STRAUS
DUE NEXT MONTH
Judge CIifford's Death
Causes SorroW-ActresS'
Query Puzzles Clerks.

According TO information received at
the Department Of Commerce and Labor
curing the week, the trip OF Secretary
Straus has been most pleasant and
successful one. The Secretary. accom-
panied by his wife. his son. Roger. and
MS private secretary, Theodore L.
Weed, is making tour Of inspection OF
the outlying immigrant stations. The
party sailed yesterday on the Doric
from Honolulu bound for San Francisco.
II is understood that the Secretary in
TENDS 10 visit a number OF the iumi-
grant stations along the border before
returning 10 Washington.
Ovations have attended the landing
OF the party at all the places visited
so far. the natives greeting them with
brass bands and the waving OF flags
Mr.. Straus has made a number OF ad-
dresses, and attended a number OF en-
tertainQlents gotten up for tho visitors
TIE party VIII arrive in washington
about the first OF September.
The Washington times., 1907-08-11
DIFFICULTIES WITH DEMupPAcr

As regards the chances fcs. extortion
which reciprocal denurrage presents. n
needs only TO be kept in mind that The
shipper can order as many cars from the
railroad as he pieases. regardless of his
actual requirements. and that the rafI-
road would not give him an unreason-
able number; with reciprocal darnurra sa
In force the decision would rast With
me shipper, not with the railroad. and
II he decided to ask for ten more carS s.'1U
than he needed. at a time when the
railroad could not give them to him
he could simply apply the denurrage
from those unsupplied cars to a reduc-
ton OF his average freight bill. Simi-
larly. wicked railroad manager. de-
sirous OF discriminating in favor of a
large shipper could arrange DELAYS IN
transit and shortages in delivery 10 suit
his customer keeping all the tirne on
the windy side of the iaus-Rav Morris
In the August Atlantic.
The Washington times., 1907-08-11
Clerks Sent to P. o. Department
To Work on Blue Pook

A detail Of twenty-four CLERKS has
been made to the Postoffice Department
for the purpose Of assisting with the
work Of collecting and arranging the
data Of the department for use in the Of
fetal register. or Blue Book. which is
being published this year under the su-
pervision Of the bureau for the first
time. About 130sO0 names are now en-
braced In the postal service. all Of which
are TO be published in the second vol
ume, as heretofore. It IS thought that
the aid given the various depart
ments by the bureau will make II pos
sible to have all the schedules In hand
and printed by the time Congress con-
venos. az provided by law. but which
has rarely been done heretofore. All to-
gether, the bureau has about thirty
clerks detailed TO the various depart
ment for this purpose. Reports have
The Washington times., 1907-08-11
Could a Pretty Actress CARRIED
In Flag Desecrate Ensign7 ?

The clerks in the division OF informa-
ton, Bureau Of immigration and Natu-
ralization, while pOndering deeply over
the subject for the past week. have not
satisfactorily solved the question OF
why the actress IN New York city decId-
ed TO address her letter regarding her
prooer attire 70 Chief Powderly. OF that
division The actress stated that she
was about 10 put on new act and
wanted 20 wear red. white and blue
tights. She presumably had reference
TO the legislation tcat prohibits the des-
ecration OF the American flag. but the
employees cannot conceive how q. pretty
actress dressed In the national colors
could be considered a desecration.
And II so, how can Mr.. PowderIy pre-
vent 1t? This is the question Of the hour
In the division OF information.
The Washington times., 1907-08-11
Judge Cliford's Many Friends
Shocked by Sudden Death

The death OF Judge Charles II. elf
iord- OF the Bureau OF Manufactures.
VINO died suddenly at Colonial Beach
the hrst Of the week. came as a dis
tinct shock To his many friends in the
department.. While not In the best OF
health, his friends were not prepared TO
hear Of his sudden death. which was
due 10 cerebral hemorrhage
Judge Clifford received his appoint
Inent 70 the service from San Antonio.
Tex, about FIVE years ago. and during
this period OF time had won for him
self a most OF friends in the department
VINO sympathize with his family in their
sad bereavement The body was buried
at Gleuwood Cemetery.
The Washington times., 1907-08-11
Chief Statistician Back
From the Pacific Coast


William N. Steuart, chief statisucian
for manufactures, who has been on the
Pacific coast for the last four months
doing field duty, returned TO the bureau
on Tuesday. Mr.. Stsuart has had charge
of the inquiries on marriage and dl-
vOrCe, criminal judicial statistics OF
crime, and transportation by water, in
the States Of California, Oregon, Wash
ingtOn and Nevada Abou. 100 agents
were employed under the direction Of
Mr.. Steuart, most of whom were county
officials. The work on the subjects
named has practically been completed
IN those States, and II IS stated will
soon be closed up in other parts Of the
country. Mr.. Steuart enjoyed his stay
in the West, and speaks in glowing
terms Of the prosperous condition Of
the Western States.
The Washington times., 1907-08-11

A b. Keefer. assistant chief OF the
asserting division, office Of the Auditor
for the department, has been promoted
from $1,000 to Sl,S00 per annum. Mr.
Keefer IS considered an authority on all
matters pertaining to the money order
business. He Is a graduate in law. and
has also made special study OF postal
rules and regulations, which serves TO
make him valuable man in his posi-
ton. He has been connected with the
service for the last twelve years
The Washington times., 1907-08-11

H G. Porter, clerk on the force OF the
custodian, viii return next Friday from
a vacation Of two weeks duration spent
In company with HIS wife. among the
Catslxills.
The Washington times., 1907-08-11
Census bureau
3K011III-N0

ALREADY been received from the War
ana Navy Departments. the Pension Bu-
reau, Patent Office. Geological Survey,
Government Printing Office. the Capitol.
and number of miscellaneous Offices
The Washington times., 1907-08-11
Miss Nellie Yates Soon Retires
From Commissions Service

Miss Nellie Yates. who has been serv-
ing as a temporary clerk in the division
of appointments for the last six months,
left last Tuesday for a leave Of absence
of nine days. At the close Of her leave
the appointment Of Miss Yates will ex-
pire. Miss Yates viii start in a few
days FOR the jamestown Exposition,
where she will spend a couple Of weeks.
She has formed many friends at the
commission. and it is a matter Of regret
that she cannot he retained permanently
on the rolls
The Washington times., 1907-08-11

John II. Anderson. Of the Office Of the
chief clerk. and also Of baseball mem
ory leaves today with his wife and
sister for the jamestown Exposition.
where they will spend two weeks. Mr..
Anderson will return 10 his desk about
the first OF September.
The Washington times., 1907-08-11

Francis Marvin, assistant messenger
In the office OF the Secretary, is visiting
relatives and friends In New York State
for one month. II. A. Stevens. conf
Dental clerk 10 Secretary Straus. is now
alone on the lid in the office OF the Sec
retary.
The Washington times., 1907-08-11

William Block, OF the chief clerk
office. VIII return tomorrow from Bos-
ton, where, in company with his family.
he has been visiting relatives and
friends. and incidentally attending the
"Old Home week
The Washington times., 1907-08-11

Dr. George ". Leadley. who is spend
ing a part Of his annual vacation at
his home at Batavia, n. Y, writes that
he is thoroughly enjoying his trip. which
is made more pleasant by delightful
weather.
The Washington times., 1907-08-11

The resignation Of Alfred Allmuth,
private secretary to First Assistant
Postmaster General Hitchcock, came as
a distinct surprise to his many friends
in the department. Mr.. Allmuth was
file clerk in the office of the chief clerk
of the Department Of Commerce and
Labor while Mr.. Hitchcock held the po-
sition of chief clerk in that department.
When Nj Hitchcock became First As
sistant Postmaster General, Mr.. All
muth came with him as 1lis private sec
retary. Mr.. Allmuth has associated
himself with a banking house In Wall
Street, New York
The Washington times., 1907-08-11
Gossip and Personals Gathered
Among Department Employees

F. H Bowen, chief clerk OF the de-
partment, was In jamestown last week
experimenting the installation Of the
light house exhibit, which is being
placed in the transportation palace. This
exhibit is almost complete and IS one
OF the most attractive % be seen at the
exposition
The Washington times., 1907-08-11

a two weeks outing spent with his wife
and party Of friends In a cottage near
the mouth of the Potomac.
The Washington times., 1907-08-11

T. J. Phillips. OF the division of in
formation. Bureau OF Immigration and
Naturalization. returned during the
week from a pleasant vacation.
The Washington times., 1907-08-11

Frank Young. Of the appointment divi-
sion' left Tuesday for his vacation.
which will be spent at points down the
Potomac river
The Washington times., 1907-08-11

W. 7. .Wingo. Of the rural carrier divi-
sion. will return tomorrow from leave
Of absence OF nine days, spent in the
city and IN excursions TO neIghboring
points
The Washington times., 1907-08-11

A. c. Chatheid. captain Of the watch,
returned Friday from an extensive trip
North. including Buffalo. N. Y; Duluth.
Mimi: Detroit and Birmingham. Mich.
the latter place his old home. Mr..
Chatfield spent the time fishing and Wis.
iting relatives and friends
The Washington times., 1907-08-11

Richard T Buckingham. OF the 5ivI-
sion Of appointments. left yesterday for
a three weeks vacation. TO be spent at
various points in southwestern Virginia
but principally IN visiting friends and
relatives at his Old home in Bradford
Va.
The Washington times., 1907-08-11

John X. Baxter, who was formerly
employed in the office of the secretary
Of the commission. was in the city for
Q few days last week and called at the
offices Of the commission to look up. old
friends Mr.. Baxter has been for about
two years acting as representative OF
the commission on the Isthmus Of Pan
ANA. where he holds the position Of
chief clerk Of the division of civil ad-
ministratiOn, in the canal zone. He will
shortly return 20 the isthmus. as soon
as his leave. amounting to about six
weeks. has expired
The Washington times., 1907-08-11
E
Grdiron Club Charter Member
Enjoyed Jamestown Show

James r. Young, chief Of the division
of dead letters, Bureau of the Fourth
Assistant Postmaster General, returned
Monday from the jamestown EXposi-
ton. whore he went last week with the
Gridiron Club. Mr. Young is one OF the
few remaining charter members Of the
club. lie mad an enjoyable time at the
exposition, and states that there is
much of interest 90 be seen.
The Washington times., 1907-08-11

Miss A. V. SiclSel, OF the asserting di-
vision. office OF the Auditor for the
Department. gave her friends a pleas
ant surprise last week by going 10 Bal
timore, whore she was married on
Wednesday 10 Charles Touchton. who
is employed by the Southern railway IN
this city. They are now at Atlantic
City On a wedding trip.
The Washington times., 1907-08-11

w G. Scott. OF the Office Of the dis
hursing clerk, spent the weekend at
Norfolk, Va.
The Washington times., 1907-08-11

William L. Stephens has been trans
ferred from Tennessee to Georgia; VIII
Ham A. HoblltzeIl. from Pennsylvania
to Maryland: Jonn B. Hopkins from
Tennessee 10 Kentucky: William "A
Raymond. from Ohio TO New York. and
James 3. Kitch, from Arizona to Texss
on the marriage and divorce INQUIRY.
The Washington times., 1907-08-11

W. B. Shiebley. Of she division Of in
formation, Bureau OF Immigration and
Naturalization. is spending his vacation
at his old nome in Pennsylvania
The Washington times., 1907-08-11

Edward Carpenter. OF the chief clerks
office. is spending two weeks in Virginia
The Washington times., 1907-08-11

Frederick c Croxton. clerk at $500
per annIm, IN the Bureau Of Labor. has
resigned fis position.
The Washington times., 1907-08-11

Miss Lucy Craycroft. clerk in the di-
vision Of manufactures. has been pro-
NOTED from $1,000 10 $500 per annum.
The Washington times., 1907-08-11

d. ]. Richardson, OF the office OF the
chief clerk. will keep bachelors han for
the next three weeks. his wife having
left Thursday night for visit to his
relatives. in New York State. Mr..
Richardson will also spend his annual
leave there. leaving Washington about
the first OF September.
The Washington times., 1907-08-11

auditor for the department, has been
promoted to $1,000 Per >annum-
w. D. Mcfarland. of the division of
contracts, Bureau Of the Second AS
sistant Postmaster General, Is still on
the sick list
Miss N B. Sage, of the asserting
division. Office Of the auditor, was away
from her desk for several days last
week on account of the death Of her
sister.
Miss Matte H Smith. stenographer
and typewriter, in the ofIlce of the chief
Of the division of dead letters. is on a
vacation for thirty days, and will spend
the time at Asbury Park.
Miss NJ. Fenton. of the asserting div
ision, is on the sick list.
Mrs. n. H Price, Of the asserting
division, has returned after a pleasant
visit at her old home in West Virginia.
c. H. Harrison. OF the division Of rural
has returned from his vacation,
having spent the time at his old home
at Spokane, Wash.
Mrs. A. H Chappell, Mrs NJ. E.
Lynch, Miss Nancy D. Hull, and Miss
The Washington times., 1907-08-11

John G. Hawes has been transferred
from the Department of Justice 20 the
bureau as a clerk at 81 900 per annum.
and assigned to the publication division.
The Washington times., 1907-08-11

Mrs NJ B. Armistead. Of the asserting
uiVislon' VIII leave tomorrow for her
nome IN Alabaps for her annual visit.
The Washington times., 1907-08-11

Mrs. Annie c. Childs. clerk in the d.
vision Of population. has been promoted
from Sl.coO to $500 per annum.