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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-05-09
For Sunday Reading
AH Sorts of Opinions
Conditions Need Changing.
Grew. w. A. Bartlett, D. d.

Grew. w. "A. Bartlett, u. ~
What good will 1t do to take col
lections for the poor If we permit to
remain those conditions which made
them poor. I would not detract any
thing from the large heartedness which
prompts men to give assistance. But l
would show to them that such instt-
buttons as the saloon is robbing those
whom they help. To be consistent in
standing manfully by the weak, we
must oppose all things which prey upon
them. If l give family dollar to
buy coal and at the same time fail to
use all my influence against that which
robs them of COAL am like man
pouring water into sieve in hopes OF
filing it.
I have been criticized for what said
about anarchy last Sunday. But re-
iterate what said. that our own skirts
are not clean so long as there are con-
ditions in, this city that make for an
archy and that anarchy in life and
example and defiance of law but leads
to anarchy of the dagger and the pis-
toll.
What more splendid ambition for any
man or body of men with power than
to so direct his private life or, If man
Of power, the public affairs. that it
shall be fact that by that life or con-
duct the weak are protected and the
ignorant instructed. Our city govern
ment should be great school Of right
living 1t ought not to be possible even
that a watch has to be kept on the
men who are the elected or appointed
er1, arNianS Of orr civ
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-05-09
DoLL1vER FELL DOWN.

(Tama NewS.)
Senator Dolliver has made his long
heralded speech making trip to Iowa
in the interest of the candidacy OF AL
lison for the senate. 1t is doubtful II
he has changed vote. His plea was
the plea that has been made all the
time for the aged legislator from Du-
buque-the plea that age and half
century of constant enjoyment of the
position entitled Allison to the contin-
ued enjoyment of the place to the end
of his days Senator Dolliver made as
strong case as could be made for Al
lison, but he failed to touch the main
question. Allison's age is against him.
His age and his physical infirmities
are such that he should retire or be
retired from active work in congress.
But these are not the reasons that
Allison has opposition. 1t is because
Of his position, or lack of position. in
the past, upon questions that are now
demanding attention.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-05-09

the country so much lately that for
got all about his connection with the
job (This was clipped from some
standpat newspaper).
Corporations may be soulless, but
they are usually we'll heeled.
An attorney for the Standard oil!
company has begun to plead against
the $29,400,OO0 fine imposed by Judge
Kenesaw Mountain Lands, and prob
ably a few millions worth of law talk
will be used up before the amount is
extracted from the oleaginous corpora
ton Of New Jersey.
No, Hettie Greene is not so named be-
cause of the large amount OF the long
green that she holds, and besides, her
name is spelled with final e. While
her name is longer, her pile is growing
a little shorter for she has just moved
to an apartment house, where 1t is
separating her from fifteen round, cold
simoleons per diem.
A Chicago paper prints horoscope
chart of the facial characteristics of
Mrs. Belle Guinness, the LaPorte. Ind,
murderess. figuring it out plain as day
that she had the deed in her constitu-
ton, as it were. Why not have the
hours scoped for people before they
get on bloody rampage? Possibly it's
not practical, but there is an old
adage that says an ounce OF preven-
ton is worth a pound of cure.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-05-09
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Iona Newspapers
A coNcEDED PRIVILEGE.

(Webster City Freeman Tribune)
There are few public officials who
do not give some Of their time to mat
tiers political. President Roosevelt
does it. So does Taft. Allison would
do it If he were able. He has in the
past 1t is to be hoped the time will
never come in America when the man
who holds public position in either
state or nation will not be privileged
to address the people upon the politi-
cal issues of the day. Doliver has the
right to support Allison and the Free
man Tribune respects him none the
less for asserting that right And Gov.
Cummins Is certainly within the priv
ilege of the American citizen and the
governor of state when he goes before
the people and asks endorsement at
their hands.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-05-09
Religion Of the Rich:

There is nothing interesting about
the religion of men of great wealth,
and that is the pity of it. 1t indicates
the intellectual barrenness of the av-
erage millionaire and also his moral
Indifference. 1t is rarely that a Nor
gan, a Rockefeller, or Vanderbilt will
change his church or his denomination
He conforms. 1t is not he who asks
for a revised Bible. He is content
with the religion Of his own clique or
church. All that the millionaire does
for the church is to carpet 1t, or to
put In memorial windows OF stained
glass, to build belfry high and
mighty, to present it with a louder bell
or a bigger organ. To its progressive
life, to it's honest evolution, he gives
less than nothing. if such phrase
could be used. OF all the churches
supported by the millionaire we may
Justly say that they are prosperous
financially, but dead morally and intel
lectually.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-05-09
Looker-On In Iona

Ames, May 9.-For the past ten days
two subjects have occupied the Iowa
mind, and of course furnished the sub
jects of conversation. First, the fruit
crop and the damage resultant from
the freezing weather. The word frost
does not express it. Ice an inch thick
was in evidence in many places. What
follows has reference to central Iowa.
Personal observation and facts from
men better posted than I am confirms
the opinion we shall have fair crop
of all the small fruits. The peach crop,
that promised phenomenal yield, is
probably the worst damaged. and yet
some trees will bear fruit. Apples are
only slightly damaged. All this seems
improbable to the average observer.
but fruit men say two things have
saved much of the fruit, always pro-
vided we do not yet have another
freeze, then good bye, John" Many
of the cherry trees are damaged only
In part, the latter blossome being very
vigorous, as close examination shows.
What really saved a big part of the
crop was the cloudy nights, the strong
winds, and more than ALL the cloudy
mornings Tree men say fruit bios
SONS will stand considerable frost If
the early morning warm sun does not
strike them before they thaw out grad
ually. One optimist says these freez-
ings were blessings in disguise The
trees were loaded too heavy with bios
SONS to produce good fruit. The Gre
ator sent the freeze to cut off some of
the blossoms, so that what we do get
will be of fine quality. That's the
kind Of a man to have around Even
if he's mistaken, we all feel better
while he Is talking.
The other subject is politics. The
thing every newspaper reader is tired
of, but everlastingly keeps talking.
The fight between the Cummins and
the Allison adherents is so intense that
the other elective offices are hardly
mentioned. Some of these strenuous
politicians can hardly tell the names
of the candidates for the different state
offices. But one thing they have got
down fine, and that is. John Jones,
candidate for representative. and John
Smith, candidate for the senate has
been made to place himself on record.
whether he favors Allison or Cum
Minis.
Slowly there Is gaining a sentiment
to let this fight between the progress
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-05-09

lief, this little classic ds profound
summing up OF the experience Of a
wise. rich, powerful and believing man
that no matter how much one may
have it is all vanity and vexation OF
spirit if the law Of the Lord ds not the
warp and wool of life Mere wisdom
is a cause of grief, and to know too
much is to be sorry for it. If life is
turned into joke the joker becomes a
fool. Wine is mocker. Money max
ing and parade of ones position end in
hatred of existence. There is time for
everything. But that does not mean
that we should do everything there is
time for. 1t means there is time
when we are all tempted to do all sorts
of things. Our choice of the good from
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-05-09

and with purpose. They fear that If
things do not go to suit him. President
Roosevelt, himself, will appear at the
convention in his own person instead
of that of the secretary Of war and Sc
cure the nomination. understand in
deed, that they are urging their friends
in congress to get busy and satisfy the
White House with the legislation de-
manded. so that this danger may be
avoided"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-05-09
sllIewaRf: bob HUNTER.

81 An Investigation recently begun IN
Chicago to find out the facts in regard
to: employment agencies OF the So
called high class has led to some
astonishing discoveries Of fraud, so
much u thoroughly dishonest nature
/ being found that at least one very
powerful Journal. the Chicago Tribune,
Is refusing It's apace. to almost all en-
ployment agencies. and daily prints
in several places In It's classified adj
/ vertising columns an explanation OF
the matter and specifying one brain
brokerage" house i'm particular, which
ii: names and indicates is the leader
In the great bunco game which has so
long been practicetl in SO many cities
sof the country at the expense Of the
5l,nsuspecting who are in search OF
work.
The scheme of selling, jobs to men
who want positions instead OF having
them run the ganut of hopes and
fears, and meet the varying conditions
which are always found to confront
the man who is seeking business
J attachment, is grand one, and worthy
of our old, late lsrmented friend. Col.
/ Mulberry Sellers, who, in the language
or the dramatist, was wont to say:
1 .There's millions in It."
IN the alluring advertisements of
the traders in talent they usually adj
lure you that YOU. present attachment
IS not worthy OF such resourceful
and active person as you are, and that
they can better your condition in a
trfce, il you will only confide to them
your calling-and, incidentally, some
OF your coin.
1t is but human for man to be
grasping. A wage worker gets the
idea that his services are worth more
than his employer is willing to relin-
a1,ish. He is usually keen on the scent
Of anything that looks like relief-and
= raise. So the tantalizinE list of po-
sitions advertised by the employment
agent, with large. Utopian compensa-
lions. make a bait that is beyond re-
I sistance.
Il seems easy to the anxious APP
plicant to give e. fve-dollar registra-
ton fee and to carelessly sign an
agreement to pay more when the posi-
tion is accepted and his services mar
keted. But it is much easier to give
than to receive when you deal with
the agent" and one finds that the
hrst part is very, exactingf indeed. fol-
the IS first placed is but an incidental
ana 4 small portion OF the future pay
ments that have to be made, and which
~ o. percentage based ON the
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-05-09
Topics of the Times

It will now be exhilarating to read
the Des Moines newspapers. Eacn
regards the other as a falsiffer and the
cartoonist has been enlisted to estab-
lish the conviction.
Roosevelt has been criticized for not
being q good listener and yet he has
invited thirty or more governors to
conference in Washington.
1t remains to be seen whether Tafts
bulk is weighty enough to bust" the
platform which some people would
build at, Chicago.
Whenever a pastor falls from grace
the public forgets that the 'excep-
tions to all rules" applies to men
ecclesiastical. 1t is because the rule
has found an exception that newspa-
pers usually give the matter space ad
libitum.
When it came to confessing the GER
cal, otherwise acknowledging tie corn.
Governor Johnson of Minnesota let his
candidacy for the democratic nomin-
alton become known thru Swan j.
Turnblad. a prominent Swedish demo-
crat. This adds to the impression
that johnson is an astute politician, for
it helps to put deadpipe cinch on
the Scandinavian vote.
BY using dynamite on the Pit cafe
in Minneapolis the marauders evil
IDENTIFY aimed to make it resemble its
name.
A doctor Is quoted as saying that
good mothers will have to be imported
as the American children have an ap-
palling death rate due to mothers,
atrophy and prenatal influence. Our
mothers here in Iowa are all right and
we fear the doctor has not canvassed
the field carefully. Or, maybe he ate
lobster or rarebit the night before.
90
Chicago must have been struck by a
reform wave. 1t has begun to prosecute
marriage brokers on the charge OF
lnisusing mails. 1t may be suggested
that the reform starts on the wrong
end for Chicago, as the Windy City
is divorce headquarters and ought to
arrest the untying, instead of the ty-
ing, of the marital knot. It's only a
half hitch as far as Chicago is con-
cerned.
Representative Wallace, Arkansas
solon. has introduced bill authoriz-
ing the war secretary to put $4,000
into the building Of mounds along the
Mississippi lowlands. It's safe gam
BILE that there are enough other things
ahead to consign the aforesaid bill to
"inocuous desuetude," unless the Off
cial Cannon is swung into range.
Thursday Oklahoma had legal holi'
day with meetings to boom the idea
of direct election Of United States sem
ators. the whole arrangement being the
outcome of proclamation by Governor
Haskell. This Is truly in keeping with
the free spirit which seeks to exert IT.
self in new states.
With all the spectacular features fur
nished in congress by John Sharp Will
Jams, Joseph Bailey, Jeff Davis, ct al
it is debatable whether these gentlemen
are as we'll qualified to act sss nationa
entertainers as was John j. ingalls,. o.
".iridescent dream fame or the Hon
Jeremiah Simpson, he who lacked ap-
parel between his pedal extre mites ana
his brogans, altho historians ADM
that it was never proved against simp'
son.
who is secretary Of war now?
mfr. Taft. late Of Cincinnati"
"oh, sure. He's been skating around
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-05-09
A bad Model.

II must say I'm 'sprised at our min
ister," said Deacon Longface. He SEE
all Christians should take pattern o
the bee as a model of industry"
"W'ats the matter O. that% de-
manded his wife.
'ewhy the bee works on the Sabbath
the sa1ne's any other day."
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-05-09

the bad shows our wisdom. On account
Of oppression we sometimes think the
dead are better off than the living.
Think again, says Solomon. And this
time think how by organization it IL
possible to limit the greed Of those who
Cypress.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-05-09

Mrs. S. Joyce. $50 Sullivan street,
Claremont, N H., writes: about a
year ago bought two bottles OF Foley's
kidney Cure. 1t cured me of a severe
case of kidney trouble Of several years
standing. 1t certainly is a grand, good
medicine, and 1 heartily recommend it. -
Mcbride & Will Drug Co.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-05-09
Ecclesiastes.
(Frederick e. Hopkins.)

(FredeTick b. HOpk1ns.1
Mr.. Ingersoll said: "The author of
Ecclesiastes was an infidel." And this
in spite of the fact that the name of
God appears twenty-eight times in the
book, and it ends: "Fear God and keep
His commandments, for this is the
whole duty of man."
Instead Of being an essay on unbe-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-05-09

body Of agricultural land on earth.
There is good land in all states but
practically all Iowa land is good"
Senator Allison has not made as
many enemies as most public men,"
says the Clear Lake Reporter, sbe-
cause he has seldom, we believe never,
stood up and championed or condemned
any certain policy"
'whatever else Governor Cummins
may have done or neglected to do, he
was one OF the early advocates Of rail-
road regulation" declares the Cedar
Falls Globe 'The nature of his en-
trance into politics over the heads of
Judge Hubbard and Mr.. Blythe would
be enough to make that understandable
II there were nothing else on record. ;"
eff Senator Allison's record Is such
a brilliant one why not picture that
to the voters of the state instead of
tearing to shreds the brilliant record
of the man that is opposing hlm?"
asks the Mason City Times-Herald.
."The shippers in their fight against
advanced rates and the employees in
their protest against any cut in wages
will demand that an explanation be
made Of the effect of water in stocks
upon the railway deficits, and this ex-
PLANTATION must be satisfactory to the
general public" says the Davenport
Times.
The Sioux City Tribune insists chat
party lines are demolished, wiped away
in this great contest, even if party
names survive. Every voter, If intelli-
gent and sincere, takes his bearings
anew and takes his place in party
ranks as his judgment on the issues of
the contest, on the principles involved,
dictate. If he stands with and for Priv
ilege he knows where to make his vote
effective. If he stands for Common
Right he knows where he can make his
vote count And he is not a good citi-
zen unless he so act"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-05-09

The Waterloo Times Tribune has
observed that 1.-THE dinner pail is get
ting along in this campaign so far,
without any particular reference to its
contents
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-05-09

1.-The present weather could not be
revised by it's friends, because it has
none" insists the Clinton Herald.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-05-09
The Rising Generation.
U,ondon Opinion.)

Master-"You want large wages for
a boy who's not experienced"
Boutwell,, amt it harder for me
when I don't know how?"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-05-09
IOWA OPINIONS AND NOTES

"rhe tariff revision vehicle is coming
to look greatly like a bandwagon." re-
marks the Council Bluffs Nonpareil.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-05-09

Returning from another state the ed
itor of the Brooklyn Chronicle thinks
iowa is in the very center Of the best
body Of agricultural land on earth.
There is good land in all states but
practically all Iowa land is good"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-05-09

"Who is secretary Of war now
mfr. Taft. late Of Cincinnati"
"oh, sure. He's been skating around
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-09-11
CAMPAIGN
BY THOMPSON

Mayor Thompson is going to make
a striking campaign when he gets
really started after Oct l. The feat
ure OF his canvass will be the use or
the billboards OF the city. He has
been studying up on the methods used
by candidates in other cities and the
styles OF posters which have been sue
cessfui 1t is likely that the most at
tractive and catchy vote-getting de-
signs that the brightest minds among
the local Democrats can devise Will
be spread upon the boardings OF the
city
A bit OF pleasant news came TO the
mayors office Friday in regard to the
squabble over the rebuilding OF the
Burns hotel in which, 1t was alleged,
non-union labor was used.
The building trades council execu-
tive committee held a meeting Thurs
day at which resolutions were adopted
to the effect that the mayor was not
responsible for the fact that non-un'
ion bricklayers were used for a part
OF the time on the building. The con.
tract was let by the lessees and not
by the mayor. who is heavily interest.
ed In the property, and there was no
union labor clause In the contract IL
happened, however, that union men
were hired for the work with the ex.
ception OF portion OF the masonry.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-09-11
CHARGE BAD FAITH.
AGAINST HAYDEN,
STONE & co.
ATTORNEY FOR cURRiE REcEIv-
Err SPEAKS PLAINLY IN REGARD
TO THAT sa1o,ooo-coNTEMPT
PROCEEDINGS ARGUED.

The hearing OF the contempt charges
preferred against Hayden, Stone & Co,
by +. G.. Austin, receiver for Cameron
Currie a. Co, occupied the attention OF
Judge Mandell during court hours
Friday morning, and at noon when
court adjourned no decision had been
reached
The contempt charges are based on
the refusal of Hayden. Stone & Co. to
pay over TO the receiver the sum OF
1000. received by them in excess
OF the claim held by them against the
defunct brokerage firm. Several weeks
ago an order was issued by Judge
Mandell empowering Hayden. Stone
a Co. to sell the securities held by
them, and after deducting the amount
of their claim of 81 300, 900, to turn
the balance over to the receiver. Now
the Boston firm refuses to do this un-
less they are given a receipt by the
receiver which will protect them from
all claims which might be brought
against them in Boston by creditors
who are not satisfied with the settle
ment This the receiver refuses to
do.
Leo ButZel, representing Hayden,
Stone Il Co, started out In friendly
way. and suggested that the hearing
be merely informal. in order TO learn
the judges wishes in the matter. At
torney Frederick Stevens, represent
ing the receiver soon disclosed his
feelings In the matter when he ac-
cused Hayden, Stone & Co. of q
breach OF faith, and claimed he had
right to question the honesty OF
their excuses in not obeying the courts
order. He claimed that, when given
permission to sell the securities, they
proceeded with the sale without Civ.
ing any intimation that they were go
Ing to retain the surplus over and
above their claim. He said that the
only suits liable to be brought against
them did not total more thar $4,000
in claims, and yet they held over $500.
900 to protect themselves.
Attorney Butzel objected to Mr.
Stevens hints of dishonesty. and ar
gued that his clients should be pro-
tected. He also argued that the cir
cult court had no further jurisdiction
In the matter, which had been remov-
ed to the United States court.
Mr.. Butzel was assisted by Henry
Beal, Boston attorney. representing
Hayden, Stone & Co. --
Little today made a written confess
sion to the company's board Of d.
rectors that he had embezzled $4,000
of the stockholders funds. using the
money in stock speculation.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-09-11
FIRE HENS IN A
MINNESOTA TOWN

DULUTH, Mimi. Sept. 1l.-Forest
fires completely surrounded the viii
lage of Foxporo, IL miles southwest
OF Duluth, in Doughlas county, Wis,
and the citizens are battling with the
flames, which are fast approaching the
town. Folklore has 200 inhabitants.
Reports from Two Harbors. Mimi.
indicate the flames are spreading
throughout the northern portion OF
Cooke and Lake counties and that
large areas of standing timber have
been destroyed. A block OF business
buildings at Washburn. Wis, were
destroyed. Flames attacked the Mel
son hotel and RACED that structure,
three saloons. an ice house and other
small buildings. The damage there is
estimated at 100000
For as hours the 800 citizens OF the
Adriatic mine location, near AURA, so
miles north of Duluth. have been fight
ing a fierce fire.
The fire situation on the Mesabe
range was most serious near Hibbing
and one mile west of that town. ut
the Mahoning mine location.