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The Seat Of Authority.

It 10 IN unwritten law o. shipboard
and especially on men-of-war, that thl
Quartsr-dec 10 for the exclusive ~
Of o6,csf4 and all good ssamen remeun
ber It In spite Of their ambitions.
It once happened that IN ancisn
mariner, q "ivs-suipsr," while o.
shore leave, captured mul& Not with
out diMculU hs mounted The anima
and peeehsd himself - near ths tai
q peastbI& The mule ob5ectsd In ~
erz way known 10 mule, and In Wayl
several and unexpected
.Jaek, ut more amidshipsi" ca1le<
cut IN engineer olncsr. who happsnst
paSG ''You'N ride easier"
sCapHaan," gTinnsd the Old SALT ~thil
n III nrst craft I ever commanded
and it:s . pity II I can't seay q n
Quartorde
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1907-07-20
Chlckcn stew,

have chicken disjointed, dredge
WIN salt and pepper, and lay round on
baking pan. Set In q hot oven for
nal an hour. Mix three rounding
tablespoons Of -four In one-half cup Of
"ld water with one saltspoon Of pep
per and level teaspoon of salt; pour
ueO four cups of boiling water and
"Ok' add the chicken, cover, and sim
uel TWO hours, Or until the chicken 10
'enuer. Season with more salt and
upper II needed lay dumplings around
wei the top, cover closely, and cook
Isn. minutes, when the dumplings
should be done.
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In Good Season.

In . place in New Jersey the town
smcers had Just put some fire extin-
guishers In their big buildings One
day one Of the buildings caught IRE,
says the Philadelphia Ledger, and the
sxtinguishers failed to do their work.
A few days later at tho town meet
ing some citizens tried to learn the rea-
con.
After they had freely discussed the
subject one Of them said. Mr.. Chair.
man. make q motion that the IRE ex.
tinxuishsrs b. examined ten days b.
fore every IRE"
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o.1i. nverytAins.

m. late Sir Wilfred lawson wen
.n :. an English Temperance re-
ea-ns- a well a. = wit, Invariably
took q cheerful view OF NE anu CON-
duct aev IN
s.n+ nerson rallied forcibly against
- 49, .roct,ce Of christening" vessels
10 chamnagne before being launched.
m W. w;,frad did not altogether agree
and said a good temperance lesson
might mig be learned from the practice. -.
aHow can that bel" demanded the
other. h.ronet "sfter
49, taste of wine the ship takes
Is water, and sticks % = ese. ai'
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1907-07-20
D-mplin<, for stew.

Sift one cup of -four with saltspoon
Of salt and one level teaspoon OF bak.
Ing powder. Add one well-beaten egg,
two teaspoons Of melted butter, and
one-quarter cup Of milk. Drop ~
spoonfuls on the chicken, cover closely
and cook, without removing the lid, for
eight minutes. Keep the contents OF
the kettle cooking rapidly all the timA
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1907-07-20
OLD SORES K 7PPd as2,
BYMPURITIES MTHEBI0On

Whenever refuses tbe blood r ~
should be- but infected poisonous germs or -
blood faint which corrupted ciculson Tbos
usually afflicted with old or passed d
ole lie Inc vitality the blood and have nafurIlv
decline and the poisonous
which has hitherto held outlet the face
Of other part OF the body The place angry
ulcer fed impurities With which the blood i
Nothing and dsageeabe stubborn
he tact that ss ordinary remedies good
old and especially Is this trouble an iuhe;ted
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1907-07-20

CITC st. Vitus' Dance and all Nervous Diseases
[llO permanently cured by DR.. Kline's Great
Nerve Restorer. Send for FREE$2 trial bottle and
treatise. Dr.R.H.Kline, Id, St, Phila, IA.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1907-07-20

Mothers will ind Mrs. Windows Soothing
Syrup the best remedy to use for their ch1idfen
during the teething period.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1907-07-20

Ano,,t All house cleaning means 20
man is an excuse Tor nus "ns ;,, - . ~
arrange the furniture 20 ne VIII -
over +
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PURELY VEGETABLE

Then the begins to heal formed
cured s. s. s. is for drug
Write special book and ulcers and other medical
desire We make charge for the book advice
THE SWIFT SPECIFIC CO., ATLANTA. CA,
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Il, ning thst RhooI DISK trust the
hard
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1907-07-20
Maple Sugar Candy.

'OaK Into very small bits one pound
apie sugar and stir into 1t one cup
Seam and one cup of milk, mixed /;
W. ,n INTO the blazer and boil, stirring
lug ws Time to prevent scorching, until
n'ue hardens in cold water, then
r ' INTO 1t as many hickory nuts
lneis) as 1t will take; then turn out
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1907-07-20

Twas amicted with . sore on my
lace Of four years' standing. y
was small pimple 1t Arst but e
gradually grew larger and worse
In every way until ! became
alarmed about It and consulted
several physicians. They all
treated me but tho sore continued
to grow worse. 1saw s.. 8. 8. ad.
vertised and commenced its use
and after taking it = while I was
completely cured. Ny blood II
now pure and healthy from the
effect Of 8. 8. g., and there has not
been any sign OF the sore since
4 THO0. OWEN.
West Union, Ohio.
S.,S.S.
PURELY VEGETABLE.
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CLASSIFIED ADS

NOTICE The following announce
ments are from leading business men
fuI readia1. The list may contain just
the proposition you are looking Tor.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-08-26
E. j. Stromer, Inmate at Chero-
kee, Arrived at Graettinger
Apparently Recovered
WALKED NIGHTS, HID IN DAY
Formerly Harness Maker at TerriI and
WaIlnsford = Claimed He Received
Poor Treatment at the Hospital -
Received couple Of "Handouts" on
the Way and Picked Few Apples.


Special to Times-Republican.
Graettinger Aug. 26.-E. j. Stromer'
formerly a harness maker at Terri
and Wallingford, was adjudged insane
by the commissioners at EsthefVlile'
several months ago, and sent to Cher-
o<ee hospital for treatment. He did
moi like that institution because OF poor
treatment. He says he had to repair
shoes every day, and that the Dill OF
fare at the hospital was anything pue
first-class. He left the hospital at
midnight a few nights ago-penniless,
hatless, and wore pair or carpet
slippers. He arrived here last night,
having walked the entire distance He
Travelled nights and was in hiding dur
ing the day time. He picked a rev
apples along the road, and was given
a couple of handouts on the entire
journey. He is visiting an aunt, Mrs.
Bergum, In Graettinger, and appears
to be fully recovered.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-08-26
I'M. S%u
oTTuMwA GOES THE LIMIT.
Mayor Appoints Woman as City Gar.
bage Collector.

Mayor Appoints woman dS Stty Var
bage Collector.
Special to Times Republican.
Ottumwa, Aug. 26.-The officials in
whose hands the destinies of the city
of Ottumwa are placed are making d
desperate bid for an unique place IN
municipal governing. The state OF
Iowa and some parts of the world was
more or less surprised recently to read
of the appointment of former candi-
date for the presidency of the United
States to a beat on the Ottumwa police
force, in the person of George Phillips,
colored, and later it was chronicled
that woman, Mrs. Florence Jacques,
secured like appointment, being made
the one and only woman police officer
in Ottumwa.
But now comes the announcement by
Mayor Thomas j. Phillips that he has
awarded the city garbage contract to
a woman, Mrs. Ella Ryttenberg. While
this in itself is unusual for member
of the gentler sex to look after the dis
position of the city refuse, Mrs. Ryt-
tenberg has odd company in the per-
sons of Mrs. Officer Jacques and Off
Ger George Taylor, national liberty
party standard bearer in 1904
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-08-26

boom have we seen such rush of peo-
pie from one place to another. Can 1t
be that it is the cause of the cheap
fare of . cents. or that people have 50
much money they want to spend it?
There is hardly train that is not
crowded, and at times it is impossible
to get seat in the train. We are
told that people have to wait days be-
fore they can get berth in sleeper
w E. Sundell, with the Pontiac Shoe
of Pontiac, H., visited his
parents in our city last week. leaving
last evening for Chicago and Pontiac,
where he will visit for a short time
and get his spring samples ready for
a big spring business.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-08-26

Essex.
Friday afternoon the corner stone OF
the new school house at Essex was laid
with appropriate ceremonies.
New Hampton.
With the close Of the present month
the post office at Jerico will be discon-
tinued. Recent changes in the routes
have reduced the mum ber>of patrons OF
the office below the number considered
necessary for the support of an office.
Spirit Lake.
A registered Norman mare, valued at
$500, belonging to II. A. Miller, was
found dead in the pasture Wednesday
morning. The animal was in appar-
ent good health Tuesday evening, and
it is thought it was killed by lightning.
This is the second valuable registered
mare he has lost within q few months.
Pocahontas.
doc" Starrett threatened the lives
of his wife and little child last Tues
day evening, and became so demon
strative that she had to appeal to the
officers for protection. Information
was filed against him, but before the
marshal could get around the bird had
flown and has not been seen since.
Patton. :.
A change in our business circles took
place last week when A. B. Roberts &
Son traded their grain elevator and
coal business to D. Mulhalland & Son,
of Gilmore City, for 100 acres OF land
near Storm Lake. Messrs. Roberts
have been in the grain and coal bust
ness in Patton for about fifteen years.
Upton.
The epidemic Of designations among
Upton teachers still continues. In
addition to that Of Miss Starr, which
was reported last week, two others
have been handed in. Miss Minta
Moore tenders her resignation on ac-
count of throat trouble and to take
position at Enid, Okla. Mrs. Jones
asks to be released, having secured a
position in the Chicago schools.
Lake Park.
Three horse traders were brough,
before Justice A. B. Chrysler the other
morning and paid fines and costs ag-
gregating $22 on charge brought by
Charles Adams, alleging malicious mis-
chief. While passing by his place
they made a raid on the potato patch
and were caught in the act. Adams
demanded pay, but they invited him
to go to the regions of excessive hea,
instead. warrant for their arrest
was placed in the hands Of Constable
Wilson and he succeeded in serving II
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-08-26
at ocheyedan. When brought into
court they plead. guilty and paid the
amount assessed against them.

I at Ocheyedan. When brought into
court they plead guilty and paid the
amount assessed against them.
cresco.
The latest move in the case Of A. C..
Campbell VS.. Howard county, an &C
ton to recover compensation for wash
ing and other services rendered pris-
oners, is ON the part Of the county
supervisors, who set up a claim for
5000, being the amount which they
allege the ex-sheriff has received with
out authority of law. The case prom
be sharply contested when it comes
up for trial.
LeMars.
Teddy" one Of the most valuable
! dogs in LeMars, came to an untimely
end on Tuesday afternoon by being
run over by wagon on the high road
near the golf grounds. He was play
ing with another dog and was too
busily engrossed to notice the ap-
preaching team. His neck and back
/, were broken. Teddy" was a red
cocker spaniel, and had a pedigree as
long as a Welsh kings. He was val
ued at $500.
Hartley.
Last Sunday afternoon and evening
was the occasion of great importance
at the beautiful home of Mr.. and Mrs
j. H. Voss, of this city, the worthy and
highly respected couple being re-
minded by their many friends that it
was just twenty-five years ago on
that day that they marched to the
wedding music and formed the mar
riage partnership which has ever been
happy and prosperous one. Over
100 neighbors and friends participated
in the silver wedding jollification.
Alton.
In the cyclone Saturday in which the
house occupied by John Shields was
totally destroyed besides the damage
done to Morey's residence and sew
eral other places, some of the freaks
of the cyclone were that Johns clock
was found some distance from the
grounds and still running. and the
pump was taken out of the we'll at
Morey's, and Mrs Shields was landed
at right angle from the course of
the storm. A medicine case was blown
from DR.. Carey's buggy as 1t upset,
and has not been found.
Wyman.
The storm Of Thursday night
brought sorrow to a home near Nyman.
Mr. Alfred Segar, who was raised a
couple Of miles east Of the c. A.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-08-26
FROM ALL OVER IOWA

Lindquist place, was burned to death
in trying to rescue his horses from
the barn which had been struck by
lightning 1t seems that Mr.. Segar
did not discover the fire until the roof
was nearly burned off and this col
lapsed while he was inside the build
ing The five horses and all the con-
tents of the barn were burned. A
wife and two small children survive
the unfortunate man. He was about
35 years of age.
Charlton.
The Lucas county district court for
August will convene Monday, with
Judge Eichelberger on the bench. The
docket is of gooz size. tho but few
cases Of especial interest are scheduled
for trial. The suit brought by p. S.
Wells against j. NJ. Hanlin. for re-
covery of over $4,000 which Mr. Wells
paid to Lucas county for the shortage
in his office while county clerk, and
while Mr.. Hanlin was his deputy, will
probably attract the most public in
terest during the term.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-08-26
REV. JOHN SIMPSON DEAD
Deceased Has Been Resident OF kel-
Ioaa for Over Fifty Years.

Special To meS-RepuDHcan
Kellogg Aug. 26.-Rev John Simp-
son. resident of kellogg for over
forty years. and former preacher OF
the United Brethren church, died Sat
u1day afternoon at his home, or
Rrights disease, from which he had
been a sufferer for several years
Rev. Simpson was Sc years of age
an is survived by his wife, who is 81.
They were born and married in Put
nam county Ohio, and were the par
en.s of nine children. six of whom are
liv.ns They are William, of Des
Moines; George, of Newton; Jasper,
Truman, Lincoln and Mrs. Sarah Ben
nett, all of Kellogg.
The funeral was held today from the
Christian church, Presiding Elder Mil
lard of the o. B. church at Carlisle, in
Charge of the services. and interment
was in the Kellogg cemetery
Rev. and Mrs. ]. G. Gilman are par
ents of ten-pound daughter. horn
Sunday morning.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-08-26
WILL RIDE ACROSS THE STATE
Rock Island Men Start Equestrian
Tour From, the Bluffs.

Special to Times Republican.
Council Bluffs, Aug. 26.-H. NJ Nc
Caskrin, lawyer of Rock Island, H.,
and Albert E. Wrixon, dentist resid-
ing in the same city. left Council
Bluffs at an early hour Sunday morn
ing on horseback ride across the
state.
Mr.. McCaskrin and DIR. Wrixon came
here Saturday morning, going imme-
diately to South Omaha, where they
purchased saddle horses. They rode
their steeds to this city yesterday aft
ernoon.
The trip across the state will be
made in leisurely way no particular
time being set in which to reach Rock
Island
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-08-26
SECURES BIG CONTRACT.
Davenport Firm to Construct
Cars for Burlington Road.

Special TO TimesRepublicnh
Davenport, Aug. 26.-The largest
single contract ever received by man
ufacturing concern of Davenport, has
been awarded to the Bettendorf Axle
Company by the terms of which they
will supply the c., B. & @. Railway
Company with 1000 steel drop bottom
gondola cars. These are to be used
by the railroad company in its coal
traffic The contract price is $780,
OOO
The cars will be 40 feet in length
and the construction will require
90 tons of steel to each car, or 10000
tons for the entire output Reduced
to pounds this would amount to q
total of forty million. Placed together
in straight line, the 1000 cars would
make train eight miles long.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-08-26
Forrest Owens, of Parkersburg,
Instantly Killed at Apling-
ton--.Caught by Timbers
LEAVES WIFE AND BABY
He Was Engaged in Removing the
Siding From an Old Mill at Arlington
When the Large Timbers Collapsed
---aarry Neishhoff, Near ReImond,
Nearly Loses Life.
Special % Times r . publican.

Special 20 Times Republican.
Arlington Aug. 26.-While the car
penters were engaged in tearing down
the old mill Mr.. Forrest Owens from
Parkersburg was instantly killed. he
was engaged in removing the siding
when the large .timbers collapsed
throwing him and another man to the
ground. In some manner he was caught
between the timbers and instantly
killed. He was Immediately removed
to Kramer's undertaking parlors'
where an inquest was held, after which
he was removed to his home. He
leaves wife and little baby, about
one month old.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-08-26
STREET CAR KILLS CHILD.
Boone Girl Has Life Crushed Out
While at Play.

Special to Times-Republican.
Boone, Aug 26.-Rushing in front
of fast speeding street car, the a
year-old daughter Of Guy Brogden
was instantly killed last evening, the
wheels passing over and crushing her
head. The child had been playing on
the street and rushed in front OF the
car when it was but ten feet away.
The car was running on its own mo-
mentum, the motorman Walter Craw-
ford, having shut off the power to
slow up for railway crossing. He
put on the brake the instant he saw
the little child's figure, but the effort
was useless.
Crawford was broken up by the
tragedy and cried piteouslX as the
mangled form was picked up A big
crowd gathered, but it was generally
realized that there was no one to blame
and there was no demonstration.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-08-26
ARE cHAuTAuouA SICK.
Fort Madison People Will Have No
More of the Assemblies,

Fort Madison, Aug. 2c.-Fort Madi-
son has sworn off on chautauqua as
sembles. At largely attended meet
ing of the stockholders in the Fort
Madison Chautauqua association, Sat
urday evening, it was voted to hold no
more assemblies there. The meeting
was a warm one, and there was con-
siderable difference of opinion among
those present, but it was finally de-
cided to make an assessment of SO on
each stockholder and close up the at
fairs of the association.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-08-26
siBLEY cHAuTAuouA.
Good Program Arranged for the Com.
ina Week-Opens Tuesday.

Special to Times Republican.
Sibley, Aug. 26.LTuesday, August
9th, is the opening day of the Sib-
ley chautauqua. A good program of
twelve to fifteen entertainments has
been prepared, and good attendance
is predicted. Among the side attrac-
tons for the people chautauqua
week, will be splendid music furnished
by the Sibley band, the merry-go-
round the bowery dance, and good ball
games on Wednesday and Friday
afternoons, and the irrepressible An
drew Townsend Hisey will be pres
emit all week with his letters to Caro-
line" There will be amusement for
all and a good time is assured to all
who come to the Sibley chautauqua.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-08-26
THOMAS sklDMoRE DEAD
Descendant of Revolutionary Soldier
Who Came to America With La

Who Came to America With La
fayette.
Boone, Aug, 26.-Thomas Jefferson
Skdmore, who has been suffering from
paralysis for the past two years, and
who has been In an almost helpless
condition during that time, died Sat
urday evening at 10:45 o'clock He
leaves a widow and three daughters.
Mrs. John Fox and Mrs. Ella Williams
of Boone, and Mrs. Roy Towne. of
Burnside.
Mr. Skidmore was formerly the local
agent of the Chicago & Northwestern
railway, which position he held for
many years. He was elected mayor of
the city and was for time the presi-
dent of the school board. Both the
paternal and maternal ancestors OF
Mr.. Slsidmore were in the revolution
airy war, and his great grandfather
came to this country with Lafayette.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-08-26
Tom Murphy Killed in Mine,

Tom Murphy Killed in Mine.
Fonda, Aug. 26.-Mr. and Mrs. Tom
Murphy have received news of the
DEATH of their son, Tom Murphy, at
Kendall, Mont. Mr.. Murphy, Jr, who
was foreman in gold mine, was killed
by blast. It is expected to bring the
body here for burial.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-08-26
DEATH OF CLARA RlDeEwAy.
Young Woman of Union Dies After
Four Years Of Patient Suffering

Special to Times Republican
Union. Aug. 26.--The death OF Clara
Talitha. aged Is years. Oldest daugh-
ter of Robert and Dora Ridgeway, oc-
Cured Friday. Deceased had been
patient sufferer for more than four
years BY her kind and affectionate
disposition she won the friendship and
esteem of all who knew her. The fun
eral services were held at the Friends
church. Bangor. Sunday, August 18th,
conducted by Rev. c. Jones. Inter
ment was at Bangor cemetery. The
attendance at the funeral was very
large.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-08-26

heavy fork plunged down and into the
side of Dohse. 1t was claimed that
the fork penetrated to depth of SIX
or eight inches, but DIR. Rice is of the
opinion that the wound is not as deep
as this.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-08-26
TRAVELLING ON THE BOOM.
Business Greatly Increased at sibIe

Business Greatly Increased AZ Sidney
Since New Rate Law.
Special to Times-Republican.
sibley. Aug. 2e.-It is discovered
that the cent fare has increased the
travel on the Rock Island railway
from the Sibley station. Ticket Agent
w. w. Gaunt gives out the informa-
ton that during the month of July
of the present year. more than $500
worth more tickets were sold than dur
ing the corresponding time last year
under the 3 cent rate. The receipts
from ticket sales at the Rock Island
office in July 1907, were over $1,000,
while in July, 1906, the sales were ST.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-08-26
PIERCED BY HAY FORK
Heavy Implement Falls Upon William
Dohse-Wound Not Fatal.

Dohse-Wound Not F ataI.
s TAI 10 Times Republican.
Council Bluffs, Aug. 26-William
Dohse, a farmer residing eight miles
east of the city, was seriously injured
by a power hay fork which fell on him,
piercing his side and entering the
lung cavity DR.. H. j. Rice, the at
tending physician, reported last even
ing that the man would recover.
The fork is heavy affair, which,
when plunged into a load Of hay, will
lift half the load from the wagon at
a single operation. The fork was at
tached to a heavy cable and to hold
it in place a rock had been laid on the
end Of the rope. 1t is, said a hog in
roofing about moved the rock, and the
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-08-26
BARS CEREMONY AT BURIAL.
Eccentric Ottumwan Borne to Grave
on Ordinary WAGON.

ottumwa. Aug. 26.-In rough cof-
fin made Of lumbe which he had kept
for years for the purpose, and with no
service whatever the body of Levi Or
man was borne to the grave yesterday,
not in a hearse, but in an ordinary
wagon-all in keeping with the wishes
of the eccentric old man. Orman died
at the age of Sc years, and had lived
in Wapello county for more than half
a century