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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-11-21
THE CHARTER OAK.
Bells ToIled and Funeral Dirses Played
When II Fell.


The charter oak Of Hartford was a
white oak. The story goes that when
james, duke of York. assembled the
throne of England and sent Andres to
take away all colonial charters Con-
necticut alone refused to surrender
hers. Andres was furious over this
defiance, and Oct. 81. 1887, he returned
to the assembly hall Of Hartford will,
a body of soldiers and demanded II
slant surrender of the charter, whis
lay in box on the table. A hot di:
cussion followed. Finally Andr,
stretched out his hand to seize til
disputed paper. Then the cantl';
were suddenly extinguished, and tn
people who had gathered on the stree
outside rushed in Il disorderly croA
into the hall. There was period &
wild confusion in the dark, and wne,
the candles were finally relighted rs
charter was to be found. 1t had bee,
removed by Captain Wadsworth an'i
concealed in the oak, which ever after
ward bore its name.
Lie Ouk WAS even tucA Olus w ASh.
the first settlers were clearing theil
land the Indians begged that 1t might
be spared. 1T has been the guide OF
our ancestors for centuries they said
as to the time of planting our corn
When the leaves are the size of g
mouse's ears, then is the time to put
seed into the ground The Indians re-
quest was granted, and the tree. after
ward becoming the custodian of the
lost charter, became famous for all
time. 1t fell in a windstorm Aug. q
1856. and SO deeply was it venerated
that at sunset on the day of its fall
the bells of the city were tolled and 4
band of music played funeral dirges
over its ruins.
At the time of its fall its circumfer'
ence one foot from the ground was
twenty-five feet, and 1t was estimated
to be over 600 years old.-Kansas City
Star.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-11-21
ELIJAH AND THE RAVENS.
A Story Which Did Not Fit This Par
ticuIar Minister'S Case.

ticuIar Minister'S Case.
North Carolina probably never pro
duced an ADLER preacher than Dr..
Francis l.. Hawkes., who once was
pastor of Grace Episcopal church, New
York Short, thick set, swarthy, black
eyed and oluck haired, he was strik-
ing parsonage. He was not only n
great pulpit orator, but considered the
best reader in the New York episco-
pacy. His rather luxurious family de-
tered him from accepting bishopric,
which would have otherwise been
rendered. One day delegation from Il
Buffalo church waited upon him and
invited him to accept pastorate in
that city.
swell. gentlemen. other things being
satisfactory. the. question of accept
ance narrows down to business mat
ter" said DR.. Hawkes.. "What salary
do you otfer?"
"Dr. Hawkes." said the spokesman,
1--WE recognize that you have high
reputation and are willing to be lib
eral Our recent pastor received ST.
500, but on account Of your standing
we have decided to offer you $780,"
"AIy good man." cried the doctor,
"do you know what salary l am receiv-
ing here?'
mo. sir"
81 get $4,000 and this parsonage,
and, as I have an expensive family.
do not see my way clear to accept your
offer"
The spokesman looked rather sheep.
fish, but made another essay.
"1f we had known that, sir, we
would undoubtedly have looked else
where, but you should remember that
the work of the Lord must be done,
and, as for providing for your family,
you know the story Of Elijah and the
ravens"
"Now, my friends" responded the
clergyman quizzically. II have made
the Bible my study ever since I was
twenty-elght. l have read it through
carefully and prayerfully over 100
times. / remember the raven incl.
dent perfectly, but nowhere can ] fnd
any reference to the Lords providing
for young Hawkes."
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-11-21
EXPLAINED Away.
philadelphia Inquirer

philadelphia Inquirer }
The diner dropped his fork with a
clatter
Ugh! Ough! Phew!" he cried.
Eyes, sir?" inquired the only waiter.
"This stuff-what do you call it,"
demanded the diner.
STEAK, sir, think" replied the watt
err examining it closely. Yes, it is
steak, sir. I'll swear to it now!"
but the SMELL" roared the diner.
Smell it. Judge for yourself! l.
must be weeks"-
The water shook his head, and then
bent over confidentially.
You're making little mistake,
sir" he whispered, glancing cautious
ly around. Its that other gentleman
hshls
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-11-21
No Cause for Alarm.

"Great heavens" exclaimed the edi-
tor of the Weekly Banner, as he rushed
into the composing room with damp
copy of the paper in his hands. I'VE
must have the press stopped and print
this edition all over. In the article
which / wrote about Colonel Pepper
son nv reference to him as a "battle-
SCARED veteran has been bungled SO
that it reads sbottle-scarred' We must
never permit the paper to go out that
way. l have a family to provide for,
and"
Don't worry" said the foreman. It's
all right. know the colonel He's from
Kentucky and will regard it as COM
pliment.''
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-11-21
Both Guilty.

The man who prided himself on BIZ,
keen perceptions watched the witness:
on the stand with intensity and nodded
his head vigorously at the closing
words of the bewildered witness.
"That mans concerned in it." said
the keen observer to his friend. "Didn''
you notice how his eyes shifted
around?"
"How about this next one?" inquired
the friend.
"He's guilty of something" asserted
The keen observer. mo man stares Al
ncople in that bold, defiant way if be
has clear conscience" YOUTHS Com
,n-,i..N
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-11-21
STATE or OHIO. CRY OF TOLEDO.

FIR; NIX j. Cheney makes oath that he is
senior partner of the firm Of .. J. Cheney q
County and State aforesaid. and that said
fam viii pay the sum OF ONE HUNDRED
DOLLARS for each and every case OF Ca
tarrh that cannot be cured by the use OF
Halls Catarrh Cure.
sworn to before mo and subscribed in my
presence. this 9th day of December. A. d..
80 A. W. GLEASON.
(sEALo NOTARY PUBLIC.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally,
surfaces OF the system. Send for testimon-
ials free.
Sold by all Druggists. 75c.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-11-21
Dr.. Hale Denies Ii.

New York, Nov. 21.-Dr. William
Bayard Hale was called by telephone
at his home and the synopsis read to
him. He said: mot one word Of
what you tell me has been sent you as
the contents of my Century article is
correct. These matters were not
touched on
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-11-21
Observation-Disclosures.

The above is the name Of a German
chemical, which is one of the many
valuable ingredients of Foley's Kidney
Remedy. acknowledgements is
recognized by medical text books and
authorities as uric acid solvent anad
antiseptic for the urine. Take Foley's
Kidney Remedy as soon as you notice
any Irregularities, and avoid a serious
malady. Mcbride & Will Drug COM
panY.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-11-21
DON >
BLAME: HEEI..

For she cannot help It. Women al
often cross, irritable, hysteric, an
declare they are driven to distrae
ton at the slightest provocation.
Men cannot understand why thi.
should be so. To them it is mys
terry because in nine times out O
ten this condition is caused by 6
serious feminine arrangement.
A remedy is necessary which act.
directly upon the organs afflicted, re
storing q healthy normal condition TIC
the feminine system, which will
quickly dispel all hysterical, nervou;
and irritable conditions. Such i
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-11-21

If you are sufferer from piles, Man
Fan Pile Remedy will bring relief with
the first application. Guaranteed. Price
soc. B. A. Morgan, druggist.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-11-21
r @ Esedelen
the Blood

Rich, red blood.
That is what pale, weak, nervous people
need.
Red blood to form new cells and tissues, to
invigorate the nerves, to strengthen the hearts
action, to give energy and vigor to the organs
Of the body.
The elements from which nature forms rich,
red blood are found in condensed and easily
assirnulated form in DR.. A. w. Chase's Nerve
Pills and because ofits wonderful blood build
ing qualities this great restorative has become
world famous.
There is no guess work. no experimenting
with this treatment. Every dose is bound to
do you certain amount of good.
MRS. H. HARBouGH, Mansfield, Ohio,
states:-"A child Of mine was pale, bloodless,
weak and nervous. DR.. A. w. Chase's Nerve
Pills acted splendidly. making the nerves strong
the blood rich. the color good, and building up
the system in every way"
The portrait and signature of A. w. Chase
M. D. the famous Receipt Book author, are on
every box. so cents at all dealers or Or. A.
w. Chase Medicine Co., Buffalo. N. Y.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-11-21
DR.. w. Chase's
Nerve Pills

IN MARsHALLTowN DR.. A. w.
Chase's medicines are recommended
and for sale by the Mcbride & WIN
Drug ca
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-11-21
RAISES EXPRESS RATES.
WeIIs.Farso Company Hits at shi
pino Pools to Pacific Coast.

ping POOLS 70 PACIFIC VVdse'
San Francisco, Nov. 21.-Notice or
an intended increase in express rates
on merchandise between eastern points
and Pacific coast terminals, to take
effect of Dec. 10, has been posted in
the offices of Wells Fargo & Co.
The advance applies only to shipments
exceeding 300 pounds and is intended
to circumvent the system devised by
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-11-21
Foley's Honey and Tar clears the air

Foley's Honey and Tar Clears the ar
passages, stops the irritation in the
throat, soothes the intlamed mem
branes, and the most obstinate cough
disappears. Sore and intlamed lungs
are healed and strengthened, and the
cold is expelled from the system. Re-
fuse any but the genuine in the yellow
package. Mcbride & Will Drug COM,
pany.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-11-21
LYDIA E. PINKHANl'ss G,
VEGETABLE COMPOUND;

The following letter serves to
prove this fact.
Mrs. Matte Copenhaver, 315 So
21st ST., Parsons, Kans., writes:
For two years l suffered from the
worst forms Of feminine ills, until ]
was almost driven frantic. Nothing
but morphine would relieve me. Lydis
E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
brought me health and happiness and
made me a well woman"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-11-21

To the Satisfaction of Everybody.
Is the man who has his clothes made
to order by u.s. From the initial OPP
Grafton of taking his measure to the
cutting, fitting and final finishing,
every garment we make is made to
give the wearer every satisfaction
while wearing, and at the same time
look stylish and handsome to all criti-
cal beholders. Let us make a trial
Suit for you and we will be often
given an order afterwards
A. PSENICKA
aaa eA A. aA...A
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-11-21
FACTS FOR SICK WOMEN.

For thirty years Lydia j.. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound, made
from roota and herbs, has been the
standard remedy for female ills,
and has positively cured thousands OF
women who have been troubled with
displacements, in Examination, ulcera-
ton, fibroid tumors, Irregularities,
periodic pains, backache, that bear
ing-down feeling, flatulency, indiges-
ton, dizziness, or nervous prostratlon
Why don't you try it?
Mrs. Pinkham invites all sick
women to write her for advice.
She has guided thousands to
health. Address, Lynn. Mass.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1908-08-07
The Grimmest Epitaph.

What is the most terrible epitaph in
existence? One Of the grimmest is
surely that OF a stone which was set
up a few years ago in the cemetery of
Debrescin. eastern Hungary.
1t reads as follows: Here rests in the
Lord Joseph Moritz. ST., who died in
his sixty-second year. He was shot by
his son. Frau Joseph Moritz, who died
In her forty-seventh year. She was
shot by her daughter. Elizabeth Mo-
ritz, who died by her own hand in her
seventeenth year after shooting her
mother. Joseph Moritz. who died In
prison, age twenty-seven. He had shot
his father. May eternal mercy have
pity on their poor, sinful soulsv'
This memorial was erected by a To-
cal literary association. to which, it Is
said, the last of the Ill starred family
left q sum Of $500 for the purpose.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1908-08-07
Men Who Help Ihieyea.

The ''rechristener' Is the profession.
IL name Of the man who alters the
names and numbers on stolen watches.
The rechristener is usually a clever
engrav yer who through drink or other
wise has lost the chance Of obtaining
honest employment and aids the re-
ceiver Of stolen property. When a
watch has been stolen the number or
name or other indication of make OK
ownership may be forwarded to the
police and by them communicated to
pa~wnbrokers. There is consequently
an element of risk in attempting to
dispose Of it. There are various ways
Of getting over the %dificulty, and re-
christening is one that Is frequently
resorted to. The engraver adds or pre-
nxes another figure to the number or
he turns the name u. Robins into
vt. j. Robinson" the extra initial
serving to make the name look level
and central on the watch a This'is
done very cleverly. and the rest OF the
letters or figures are touched up to
make all appear to have been cut at
the same time.-London Standard.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1908-08-07
eohn Winds.

The Journal Of the Meteorological
Society OF japan contains an account
by DR.. Okada Of the occurrence in 10
rea OF those remarkable winds which
have been called fohn winds. The
winds to which this name was origi-
nally given are warm winds blowing
down from the snowclad mountains of
Switzerland and producing extensive
MEETINGS Of the snow. They have
hence been called 'snow eaters" The
fohn is essentially a phenomenon OF
mountainous regions. and Wonsan. in
Korea. where they have been observed.
10 surrounded except or the east by
high mountains. In this region they
are always westerly and cause abnor.
mally high temperatures and dryness
Of the air. A similar wind In North
America blowing down from the
Rocky mountains has been called the
chinook. Fohn winds occur also In the
arctic regions. Blowing sometimes in
they produce q remarkable
climatic paradox. AS a result of the
elevation Of temperature caused by
them it may happen that northern
Greenland. though in winter darkness
b warmer than southern France.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1908-08-07
WAGER Of Battle.

In 1917 one Richard Thornton, called
to the bar of the kings bench charged
with the murder Of Mary Ashford. in
open court threw down his glove and
deied his accuser. whereupon there
was a pretty to do. Wager of battle,
It was supposed, had died a natural
death in the dark ages. but Lord Ellen.
borough after much consultation Of
precedent held that 1t was still the law
Of England and ordered a field to be
prepared. Thornton's accuser thereup.
on declining combat. the prisoner wal
discharged. Next year parliament
passed an act abolishing this privilege
Of appeal to the strong right arm.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1908-08-07
Why 10 the Ocean SAT-?

The Creator made the ocean salt to
ave the land from pu~trefaction. The
winds blow everything offensive and
p~estilential las far as we allow them
to do the work Of boards Of health
out to sea, where all humors are alb
sorbed by the hungry waters. Salt is
q purifying agent. The ocea is a
great manufacturer. 1t converts every
thing foul into health making ozone
and hands it back to US without
charge. No government label is nee
essary. Stand on the PROV Of a ship
for three hours a day, deep breathing
like an athlete, and your lungs will be
cleaned Of everything poisonous. Your
blood will leap through veins and arte-
ries. Your heart will be obliged to
thump with renewed force. The tide
ID the oceans tongue. 1t comes In
twice q day to lick up the foul things
Of the earth and convey them to the
oceans stomach, where they are di-
gested, sailed down, cured and render.
ed pure again.-Marine Journal.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1908-08-07

"By George, how l hate that fell
low! said the star boarder. "He 10
absolutely the most disagreeable
man | ever met. I wish something
would happen so that he'd have to
move to some other part of the
country"
"Well, old man, / can't blame
you for feeling q little sore. Some
body was telling me that the land
hdy's pretty daughter thought well
Ct you before he came here"
Yes; she and / were good
friends, but it wasn't what you
might call q serious case. OF course
+ would have been rather pleasant
Il things had turned out SO that I
could have become a member of the
family. Still, I wouldn't want to
marry q girl who was going to fall
mslove with somebody else. 1t was
better to have him come upon the
scene when he did than it would
have been if he had arrived when it
was too late.
You take it rather philosophical
j."
whats the use taking it any 9TH
er way? It wouldn't do any good to
cit around and fret, would IT,"
"Then why are you kicking?"
my boy, there are some things
that can't be taken philosophically.
That fellow came in last night about
IL o'clock, making the worst racket
son over heard"
q see. You are still interested
II the girl. You IRE sad ON her ac-
count. Well, it is too bad, r.
@Girl nothing! l was dreaming
that / had Just come into a fortune
ct $1,000, O0O, and he woke me up
Chicago Record Herald.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1908-08-07
Maintaining His p,on,tv.

Even the elevator boy has to draw
he line somewhere to prevent his be-
.ng made too common. The maid who
announced to the guest waiting at the
door that 'she didn't hear her until
she had rung three times" meets her
match in the elevator hoy described by
q writer In the New York Evening
Post:
If any n calls, Percy. while l am
out, tell him to wait. l shall be right
back" said the woman to the apart
ment house elevator boy.
There was no answer.
did you hear me? Why don't you
answer" asked the woman, with some
heat.
Il never answers. ma'am, unless l
doesn't hear. and then I says 'What?'"
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1908-08-07
The o of Drink.

The New York Tribune, one Of the
most conservative and reliable news
papers in the United States. says:
The drink bill Of the United States
Is &1,41O. 236. TOP. All the corn. wheat,
rye, oats, barley, buckwheat and pota.
toes put together will not pay for it.
The liquor traffic costs more each year
than our whole civil service. our army,
oavy and congress, the river, harbor
and pension bills, all we pay for local
government, all national, state and
county debts and al! the schools in the
country. In fact, this government
pays more for liquors than for every
function Of every kind Of government"
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1908-08-07
premium ON soBRIETY.
German Factory Rewards Employed
Who Do Not Drink.

German Factory Rewards Employees
Who Do Not Drink.
The following item from SOziale
Praxis, a prominent German periodical
devoted to the social and Industrial
welfare of the empire, is of special in
terest as showing the progress in Ger
many of the sentiment in favor of to-
tai abstinence from a purely Industrial
standpoint. 1t may we'll be noted that
the employee referred to are engaged
in the most e~xhausting occupations, in
connection with which the assertion is
frequently made that the use of beer
Is a necessity. inasmuch as 1t would be
impossible for the workmen to drink
water in sufficient amounts to make up
for the loss 10y the profuse perspiration
caused by the labor and by the heat of
the furnaces.
A translation of the item follows:
1.-THE directors of the Rochling Iron
and Steel works in Volklingen, on the
.Saar. have determined on a system OF
premiums to be paid to abstinent
workmen. A notice from the directors
informs the employees that those
workmen. including workmen employ.
ed about the furnaces, who abstain
entirely from the use of alcohol are of
greater efficiency than those who in
dulge therein. We have therefore de-
termined to offer to each employee
who maintains a membership in a
lodge of Good Templars for more than
one year premiums at the following
rates: Each workman who retains a
of M year shall receive
q premium of 10 marks ($2.3S) per
quarter; those who are members for
two years shall receive an increase OF
8 marks ($1.19 per quarter-i. e., Is
marks $3.50 per quarter. For each
succeeding year of membership a like
addition of 5 marks is to be made to
the quarterly premium"
Obviously these directors think that
asober working force is a desirable
acquisition and are willing tc pay a
considerable added sum to secure 1t.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1908-08-07

F1fty-six out Of sixty.four leading
ffaternal ordeV Of the United States,
with IN aggregate Of over 5000 mem
bers. now refuse to admit saloon keep
ers and bartenders to their ranks.
such discrimination would have beer
thought impracticable a quarter OF .
century ago..
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1908-08-07
>Piokina on Him.

4 drst grade boy brought perfect
spelling papers home for several weeks
and then suddenly began to miss ave
and six out Of ten.
slows this. SOM" asked his father.
Teachers fault" replied the boy.
How Il 1t the teachers faultfs
'6he moved the little boy that sat
next to me ."-Lppincotts.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1908-08-07
Worry and Alcohol.

Alcohol has no place, use or purpose
n the relief Of worry, and it's 80 called
use In this connection, at any rats, Il
never anything but abuse or misuse,
always dangerous. always productive
Of more evil than It relieves and only
DO frequently suicldal.-Dr. ealeeby IN
Canadian Magazine.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1908-08-07
Ptatonic Love.

When youthful hearts burn hot in spring
And prosy men become Byronic,
Then passion is a vital thing.
Love Is. indeed, a real tonic.
But when a mar and woman love
In languid fashion, half ironic.
Prosaic as a we'll worn glove.
Such passion may be called play tonic.
Nathan Haskell Dole in Harper's
Weeklv
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1908-08-07
Why Some Fail.

sometimes when opportunity knocks
The shy man hides his head.
He thinks a bill collectors nigh
And crawls beneath the bed.
st. Louis Post Dispatch.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1908-08-07
Which7

Nan-I suppose by this time you can
tell Jacks ring.
Fan-At the doorbell or in my col
lection OF jewelry ?-Chicago Tribune.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1908-08-07
Practical.

Sound practical advice gwen BY .
m~isanthrope: II ever you should be at.
lacked BY night nover shout 's4urder!s
for no q win bother shout yen. Yell
sFireg' and everybody WIN - cut q
1ooED s. . ji0y.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1908-08-07
An Incentive.

"Hussel seems to be doing a good
business now"
"Yes. and his wife is largely respon.
sfble for his success"
you don't say?'
well. she has certainly made it nee.
essary for him to carr more money!
Denver News-Times.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1908-08-07
WiWina 70 comorom;..

Willing to Compromise.
Mrs. Hayrix-Hiram, why don't yew
quit chewin' t~erbacker?
Hayrix-By grass, l will, Marier, eff
yew will quit chewin' tn rag.-Chicago
News.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1908-08-07
Tho Junior Dance.

A grind. two melancholy stays, and thou
Beside me in the wilderness. VOW
II these be pleasures of the Junior dance
Another place were paradise enow.
Harvard Lampoon.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1908-08-07
The Retort Direct.

See here" cried the artist. who had
come to complain about the materials
he had bought. Il can't imagine any
thing worse than your paints"
That's strange" replied the dealer.
Don't you ever use your imagination
on your NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Press