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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-05-22
Business Block and Stock Of
Goods at Woodstock Burned,
With Loss of $4,000
NEW CHURCH is DESTROYED
Congregational Edifce Struck by Light
ming and is a Total Loss-To Be Re-
built at once-Barn Near Rinssted
Destroyed During Electrical Storm
Other Damage in Iowa.
Special to Times-Republican.


Woodstock, May 22.-The two-story
brick building in which Hirt Bros. did
a general merchandising business, was
struck by lightning shortly after IL
o'clock midnight, and was totally de-
stroyed by fire. 1t was COMPARE
lively new building, having been built
by Hirt Bros. two and a half years
ago, and cast something like $1,000.
Hirt Bros. had large business
and carried stock Of goods valued at
$4,000, which was totally destroyed.
People living in the vicinity heard
the loud report when the lightning
struck, but thought nothing of 1t at
the time. Bert Banks, who lives
half block east of the Hirt building,
first noticed the fire at about l O'Clock.
BY this time the flames had gained
such Roadway that it was impossible to
save anything. The fire department
worked hard until daylight to save
the nearby buildings. There was some
insurance, but how much we were un-
able to learn.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-05-22
ELLSWORTH COLLEGE PROGRAM
Will Occupy Most Of the Time This
Week and Next.

Special to Times Republican.
Iowa Falls, May 22.-This week and
next, are devoted to the graduating
exercises of Ellsworth College. On
Wednesday the annual anniversary of
the Aonian Literary society, was held
at the college chapel. and last evening
occurred the like anniversary of the
Emersonian society. At noon today, a
luncheon will be served to the SEN
Tors at the home of President and Mrs.
Meyer. The annual sermon before the
Christian societies, will be delivered at
the Methodist church by the pastor,
Rev H. O. Pratt The same evening,
the baccalaureate sermon will be de-
livered at the Baptist church, by Presi-
dent Meyer The anniversary of the
Philomathian society will be held at
the college chapel Monday evening
and on Tuesday evening, at the Con-
gregational church will occur the an
nuail recital Of the conservatory of
music The class day program will
be given at the chapel, Wednesday
afternoon, and on Thursday evening
at the Metropolitan opera house, the
commencement exercises will be held
the address being given by DR.. H. M.
Tipsword, Of Illinois. The annual
alumni reunion and banquet will be
given Friday evening, at Caroline Hall.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-05-22
COUNTY WELL REPRESENTED.

Hardin County Sunday School Con-
vention Adjourns at Iowa Falls.
Special to Times Republican.
Iowa Falls, May 22.-The Hardin
county Sunday schools closed very
successful annual convention in this
city, last evening. ALL parts Of the
county were represented by delegates.
At the business session, the following
officers We're elected: President, j. J.
Hummell, of Radcliffe: vice president,
j. B. Griffith, of Iowa Falls; secretary
and treasurer, Mrs. Lou Rogers, OF
Union; superintendent of home depart
ment, Rev. w. E. Stanley, of Eldora;
superintendent OF elementary depart
ment, Miss Fannie Boyd, of Eldora;
superintendent vcf teachers training,
Rev. S. G. Wadding, of Radcliffe; SUI
perintendent of house to house can
vass, Mrs. Lesta Kersey, Of New Prov
idence; superintendent of temperance
department, Ed Wykle, Of Radcliffe;
superintendent Of missionary depart
nent. Mrs. Eugene Button OF Alden;
superintendent OF adult department,
Rev. Johnson, of Ackley; superintend-
ent Of I. B. r. A., Mrs. Jennie Lock-
ard, of Union.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-05-22

dren; Women's Relief Corps; mayor
and city council; orator of the day;
civic societies; citizens on foot and in
carriages. The line of march is south
on Main street to Comm ercial street,
east on Commercial to Broad; salute
the flag; north on Broad to Fifth ave-
nue., west on Fifth avenue to Colonial
opera house on Main.
Exercises at the opera house will
consist of music by the band; song by
school children; prayer; song by
school children; calling the roll of
honor by Adjutant p. d. Burton, and
response by Sergeant T. j. Noll; mu-
sic by College Glee club; reading of
Lincoln's Address at Gettysburg, by HI.
G. Lyman; Grafton by Hon. Ellsworth
Rominger, of Bloomfield; song, Amer
ica." by the glee club. audience join,
all standing; taps" sounded; post to
reform and return to post room.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-05-22
eRINNELL MEMORIAL PROGRAM
Parade to Be Followed by Exercises
at Opera House.
Special to Times-Republicau.

Grinnell, Iowa, May %. The
following is the program of Me-
mortal exercises of Gordon Granger
post, No ga, G. A. r., and citizens of
this city: Sunday, May "a, the post
will meet at the hall and march in a
body to the Congregational church;
sermon preached by Rev. H. N. Das-
comb; Saturday, May 80, Memorial
day; post will meet at 8 o'clock at hall,
and march to cemetery to decorate
graves All friends are invited to ac-
company them; in the afternoon, or
der of formation: Procession formed
by H. T. Davis, marshal of the day, at
1870: right resting on Fourth avenue,
in following order: Grinnell band, es
corted by Company X: Gordon Gran
ger post. No. Ga; soldiers and sailors
not members of the G. A. r.; soldiers
of the Spanish war; NJ. Austin camp
No. 8, Sons of Veterans; school chill
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-05-22
Heavy Rain in Waterloo.

Waterloo, May 22.-The heaviest rain
and first hail storm of the season
struck the city Thursday and for f1f-
teen minutes rain fell in torrents, &C
companied by heavy fall of hail.
Within short time the streets were
covered with water in some places to
the depth of fifteen inches on account
of the inability of the sewers to take
care of the excess moisture. Many
business places suffered from the back
ing up of water into easements and in
a few cases damage was done to stock
stored there. The basement of the
Hummel hotel was filled with water a
couple of feet deep.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-05-22
FEARING MERCANTILE CLUB.
New Organization to Meet First We'd
nesday of Each Month.

Special to Times Republican.
Gearing, May pa meeting was
held by the business men and many
others, to organize what is known as
the Gearing Mercantile club. The fol-
lowing officers were elected: Presi-
dent, DR.. j. A. Brown; vice president,
C. w. Hoase; recording secretary, G..
w. Phillips; corresponding secretary,
J. S. Smith; treasurer. Joe Johnson;
committee on public Improvement. j.
S. Smith, d. S. Wyckoff, and j. c.
Roushar; committee on credit, F. %.
Smith, A. D. Hix and ]. l.. Armstrong;
committee on finance, B. l.. Cook, b.
M. Miller and A. E. Fry.
The meetings will be held the first
Wednesday of each month.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-05-22
cIearfield Items.
to Times-Republican.

Special to Times-Republican
Clearield. May 22.-Mr and Mrs.
j. r. Plummer We're called to Clar-
india by the death of a relative.
Miss Grace Cuttings and Mrs. Grant
McPherrin are in Pittsburg, Pa. at
tending as delegates, a missionary con-
vention Of the United Presbyterian
church.
John H. Roberts, OF Hastings, Neb.,
is visiting his sister. Mrs. ]. w.
Plunmer. Mr.. Roberts formerly lived
at Green Mountain, and intends to
visit that town on his way to Yer
mont
Commencement exercises are this
week, four graduating from high
school. Professor Her goes to Girls
void next year. Professor Guthrie, of
Bedford, is elected for next year, here.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-05-22
TO REVISE CONSTITUTION.
consresationaIists at Waterloo Dis
cuss Revision of Church Polity.

ConsregationaIists at Waterloo Dis
cuss Revision Of Church Polity.
Waterloo, May 22-The discussion
of the revision of the church polity
aroused much interest in the session
of the state convention of the Congre-
gational church here. The convention
authorized the appointment of COM
mittee to revise the constitution to
conform to the recommendations of
the national council held last year at
Cleveland The committee is to make
a printed report at least month be-
fore the next meeting of the state as
ISOLATION. Cedar Rapids was chosen
as the next meeting place.
w. D. Evans, Of Hampton Rev. F.
w. Hodgdon ard Rev Arthur Met
calf, of Des Moines, and Rev. I. O..
Douglass and Rev. H. M. Dascomb. OF
Grinnell, were named as delegates to
the International Council of Congre-
gational Churches at Edinburg, Scot
land, next June Rev. Malcolm Dana,
of Maquoketa, was elected president
of the Iowa Horne Missionary society.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-05-22
eibIey to Observe Memorial.
srec;ol m Tip,ee RenubIicao

iSibley, May 22-Elaborate prepar-
ations have been made in Sibley for
the observance of Memorial day. Ma
jor John F. Lacey will deliver the
GRAFTON, and In additionito this, the
forenoon program will consist of vocal
and instrumental music. readings and
re.citations, flag drill. etc. In the
afternoon mammoth parade. headed
by the Sfbley band. with the G.. A. r.
post, w. r. c., fraternal societies,
school children and citizens in line,
will proceed to the cemetery where
the G.. A. R, memorial ritual service
will be held.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-05-22
STATIONARY ENGINEERS MEET
State Convention Of National Associa-
ton convenes at Mason City.

SpeciaI to TlmeS-Republlcan.
Mason City, May 22.-The state con-
vention of the National Association Of
Stationary Engineers, is in session in
this city today About a hundred del
egates are present, from various Iowa
cities, in addition to prominent men of
the national organization from other
states, and about fifty stationary en-
gineers' supply men, who are holding
an exhibit in.iconnection with the con-
vention The meetings of the conven-
ton opened yesterday, but with light
attendance, as the full quota of dele
gates did not arrive in the city until
tOday
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-05-22
ON NEBRASKA FARMER STAFF
L. S. Hsrron, 1908 Ames College Grad
uate, Made Associate Editor.

Special to Iln1eS-RepuDllcan.
Ames, May 227--One Of the members
of the graduating class from Ames
this year, Mr.. T.. S. Heron, has Sc
cured position as associate editor of
the Nebraska Farmer, noted agricul-
tural paper of the Missouri Valley.
Mr. Herron's record in the Iowa State
College has been a very creditable
one. Besides showing his ability as a
debater in winning against the Iowa
State Normal School last fall, Mr..
Heron has done great deal of spe-
cial research work in agricultural
chemistry, and also has done much
original Investigation of the soil fer
stility problem Of the western states.
This technical knowledge, combined
with his! ability as a writer, makes
him very valuable man in the i'm
portant position which he is to oc-
cupy.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-05-22

City & Clear Lake Railway company
and making the capital stock $500, Ooo.
The articles read that the object OF the
company shall be to build lines In Iowa
and Minnesota. While the officers OF
the company will give out no definite
information, it is understood that the
filing of the articles is for the purpose
of paving the way to an extension OF
the line in the near future.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-05-22
GETS POSITION IN MEXICO.
Important Appointment Given N.
Mosher, Ames College Graduate,

Special to Times Republican.
z Ames, May 22.-The ability of the
College at Ames for turn
ing: out competent men, has again been
demonstrated in the recent appoint
ment Of Mr.. M. L. Mosher, of the class
of 1905, to the position of manager of a
large grain breeding establishment in
Mexico. Along with this. promotion
comes a substantial increase in salary
and a widened field of opportunity.
Mr. Mosher is a capable man and an
efficient worker, and his promotion
comes as a we'll merited recognition
Of his ability. Since his graduation he
has been worsing for. the extension
department here.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-05-22
Nav Extend Clear Lake Line.

Mason City, May 22.--Articles Of in
corporation We're filed by the Mason
City & Clear Lake Traction company
for the purpose Of changing the name
Ut the company to that of the Mason
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-05-22
Barn Near Rinested Struck.

Special to Times Republican.
Ringsted, May "Wednesday night
during the storm, lightning struck the
large barn on the Andrew Benson
farm, six miles southwest OF here.
Only a part Of the contents were
saved.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-05-22

and the men are now seeking employ
ment elsewhere. Rev. George Heaps,
one of the proprietors, owns an inter
est in the Heaps Smiley mine, and
will keep right on in this business.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-05-22
Lightning Destroys New Church.
Snaclal to Times Republican,.

oVGCIstI 10 IItSS-1NCPtIUf1S111'-
Boone, May 22.-An electrical storm
at Gilbert, small town near here,
yesterday afternoon burned to the
ground the new Congregational church
and all it's fixtures. caused by light
ming striking it. The building was in
sured for only $500. The church is
to be rebuilt at once
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-05-22

Northwestern Iowa Lodge Members to
Gather at Spencer June 10.
Special to Times Republican.

Special to Times Republican.
Spencer, May 22.-The annual M. w.
A. picnic of northwest Iowa, will be
held in this city this year, on June
is, and preparations are now in full
progress for making this event the
most elaborate ever held here. The
town and surrounding territory is ex-
erting every effort to do this A large
sum of money has already been sub
ss,-ibed and. more is assured The
different committees have been APP
pointed and all duties assigned. Many
worthy attractions have already been
engaged, and even at this early hour
the outlook is very favorable for a big
turnout
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-05-22

The Burlington. Milwaukee and Iowa
Central are the only lines that show
gain in the net earnings over the
year previous and the Burlington. Du-
buque & Sioux City. and Iowa Central
ere the only lines that made gains in
the gross receipts for the year
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-05-22
Colo Defeats State Center.

Special to Times Republican.
Colo, May GA large crowd attend
ed the ball game yesterday on the
Colo diamond, between State Center
and Colo The score was 9 to in
favor of Colo.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-05-22
No Damage at Armstrong.

Special to ilnes-Republican.
Armstrong, May pa heavy rain
fell here Wednesday evening. 1t was
accompanied by much electricity, and
some hail. The latter. however, did
no damage here.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-05-22
SPICE QUALITY

Slices sold in bulk will deteriorate quicker
siiiai, any other article sold by the same
method. Spices are ground SO fine that every
grain is exposed to the air and so loses great
n;,rt Of itsstrength and flavor. Never buy spices
Ii ExM il youiwant the full strength. Ask for
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-13
NO MORE PHO sY JAW.
White Phosphorous iiMatch Manufac-
 ture to Be Pohibited.

From the London Day Chronlcle.
 After many vears d agitation the use of tbe deadlv white hosphorous in the manufacture of mates is soon to pe nrobibited A hill Acked by Herbert Gladstone and Herbd Samuel with this object in view was introduced In the House of Commons st week, ana iuiiei details of the measlr, which was issued rom the printers oi Saturday, III give satisfaction to the housands or
 employed in this dhgerous traoe.
 The yoyernment's action is the indi- rect result of theBerne labor confer enee of SeptemberlSos, when represent atives of France, Germany, Italy, Hol- land. Denmark an Switzerland consent ed to the prohibitin. Great Britain then withholding her ateement As the out come of a consuhtion with the manu- faeturers the proioters of the bill now before parliamenthave made it possible for less dangeroJ substitutes for white phosphorous whid are protected by pat ents to be obtai4d on reasonable terms by all manufactrers.
 The use of tn poisonous white phos- phorous is not rcessary in the business of matchmaking It's employment, more- over, is highly dangerous to the Work- people, for it ives rise to the palhlui disease of necrds of the jaw, commonly known as "nhssy jaw" This disease has much the same effect on those at tackled by it 8 that of leprosy, ana II works the sam horrible ravages on the face and handi
 The bill. if i passes into law, will not only forbid tn use of white phosphorus fin the manufeture Of matches, but Will also make itlllegal for any one to sell or import mLtches in the making or which white bhosphorous has been used.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-13

ware.h said MT. Marvel, .and there arg no more enthusiastic supporters of the national ticket than those democrats who favored the nomination of Judge Gray It has been my observation that all of the friends of Judge Gray are earnestly working for the election of Mr Bryan Without exception, those democrats who strayed away from the organization in 1896 and 1900 are back in line this year. Just to give an idea of the brand Of harmony that prevails in Delaware in this campaign, it is only necessary to re- call that our state chairman, MT. Thomas r. Bayard, was an independent candidate for congress in 1896 on the Palmer and Buckner ticket. MT. Bayard, who is a son of the distinguished secretary of state during MT. Cleveland's first admin lstration, is making an aggressive fight for the national and state ticket. We could not have secured better man to direct the fight in Delaware.
 Do we expect to carry Delaware? We certainly do, and I think we unquestion- ably will. Conditions favor a democratic victory The democrats are united and are going to put out a strong state ticket On the other hand, there is much dis satisfaction with the republican state ticket nominated last week. Not only are the republicans handicapped with a poor state ticket, but there are 5000 unem- ployed men in the city of Wilmington alone. These men have been at work in factories and are now looking for some- thing to do for living. 1 haven't found a democrat in Delaware who does not know personally of three or four repub- licans who will support Bryan and Kern"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-13
CALL OF THE WEST.
Great Exodus From Eastern Provinces
 to Get In the Golden Train.

From the St. John Sun.
 Yesterday the maritime provinces sent their bone and muscle to help gar her the golden fruits of the great west. Over 5000 of the youth of eastern Can ada started the other evening the long journey to Winnipeg, from which point they will be distributed throughout Manitoba. Seven farm laborers' spe- cials were used to convey the harvest CTS. Three of these trains were made up in St. John. Two came from Hali- fax and one from Sydney. The re- maining one started from Point du Chene with the Prince Edward Island CTS, who crossed Northumberland strait by special steamer.
 The excursion had all the features of similar excursions of previous years, with few exceptions. One of the latter was the number of excursionists, which was much larger than is ordinarily the case. Another feature which distin- guished it from the average harvest excursion was the absence of drunken ness and fighting. The class of men who formed the living freight of the three trains which were made up here was excellent Some whisky was, of
 
 course, in evidence among the excur- sionists and the crowd was little noisy, but in spite of these little drawbacks everything about the union depot whent smoothly until the last of the local excursion train pulled out at about 12:30 this morning. The first train left at S:30 p. m., the second am hour later. Harvest excursion trains are usually accompanied by number of c. P. R. detectives, but this season no plain clothes men were on the trains.
 The composition of the excursion crowds was about as usual. A few family parties containing women ana children were to be observed, but the great majority of the excursionists men, and young men at that. Until the last train left the union depot pre- scented a most animated appearance, being crowded with hundreds Of har- vesters and their friends.
 The total number of excursionists from the maritime provinces is much in excess of what the o. P. R. officials expected. Three thousand was the figure expected. The last of the har- vest trains passed through at about 5:30 this morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-13
Informal Display of Au- tumn Styles of Tailored Street and Dress Hats, Models Exclusive to the Marx Millinery Dept.

We call your especial attention to this infor- nal display, and will show you some of the extreme French novelties, of course, exclusive to this department The predominating shapes this year are the large hats of the rolling brim variety with the lines much softened by the use of satin, bengaline and velvets. Many of the hats are high square crowns, some roll- ing. The size assortment although mostly large, is not confined exclusively to large shapes, there being some exclusive models in very small ones. Many facings are used to soften the effects to the face. These facinqs are in perfect color combination of taupe DOT celain blue, amethyst Egyptian green, smoke, cedar, old gold, not brown. There is profusion of ostrich and tailored wings be- sides large Directoire buckles
 This showing comprises hats for juniors, young women and old women, S5 or nothing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-13
wouId-Re Writers Needn't Despair.

Gilson Willets, in the American Magazine.
 As an answer to the letter from dis couraged short story writer In the July "Pilgrlm's Scrip" can show by convinc- ing specific, practical facts that starva- tion is not necessary in the writing life.
 I have been writing, nothing but writ ing. for eighteen years without single interruption of any kind, always as free as a lance. I have produced 100000 words, for which I received s72.0O0.
 My articles and stories have appeared in ninety different magazines and week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-13
Sliuht Mistake.
n the Boston Post.

From the Boston Post.
 My poor man." said the old lady with the corkscrew curls, 'I was told that this was the place to find the great un- saved.
 Almost right, but not quite, num-" responded the dusty wayfarer who was waiting his turn. ''Dis is de place to find de great unshaved.'
 "The great unshaved'?"
 "Yes, mum, dis is a barbers' college and today is free shaving day"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-13
Atlanta, Birmingham &
 Atlantic Railroad

Operating electric lighted, vestibuled trains. "The new line. Birmingham to the sea-"
 SCHEDULES
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-13

Connections at Manchester with Pull man sleeping car for Thomasville, Ga. City ticket office No. 107 North Twen- tith street, Brown-Marx building. J. R. ROWLAND w. H. LEAHY.
 Traffic Mgr. Gen. Pas. Agt.
 Atlanta, Ga. W. O. CHEARS, c. A.,
 Birmingham, Ala.
 J, V. ARNOLD T. A., Union Station, Birmingham, Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-13
lles and in forty newspapers, besides syn-

lies and in forty newspapers, besides sym dicate articles in 300 newspapers.
 I have written nine books, including two novels, works of reference, and books of the premium class. Combined sale of these books, 750000
 I have written more than 1,500 df- ferent magazine articles. and over 100 short stories, and heaven knows how many pamphlets and advertisements. My "stuff' has appeared over 100 different names.
 My output has averaged, for eighteen years, some 100000 words year. Average