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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-08-26
Cement Sewer Pipe.

Portland cement pipes We're made in
England probably as early as 1925. be-
fore the period when earthenware sew
err pipes were beginning to be man
ufactured. Cement pipe of large size.
with socket joints, are now extensive
ly used in Germany, and they With
stand not only the effects of a severe
climate, but the chemical action Of
sewage. Moreover. they show an ex-
traordinary endurance and remain per-
feet after q severe frost, when brick
work often fails. Tt is a material that
can be worked and nodded in any
form and maintains its form when
made. 1t is also capable of repair,
which is a point of no small import
ance These pipes improve material
ly by age, and at the end of year
or two, they ring when struck with
clear metallic sound. The modern
sewers of Paris are constructed of
concrete AS early as 1859 thirty miles
of concrete branch and main sewers
had been laid in that city, and today
tllruout Europe both pipe and large
sewers, are to a great extent. made
of this material. in America the use
of concrete sewers is now beginning TO
assume magnitude. Since engineers
have became more conversant with the
properties of concrete their hesitancy
in establishing concrete sewers Is rap
idly disappearing--Ce Age.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-08-26

bor the Industrial Workers of the
World and all the unaffiliated un-
ions.
In 1900 approximately 100000
persons were reported to be engaged in
gainful pursuits, and 100000 of these
were on the farms. Then came 7,000,-
900 in factories and building trades,
not quite 100000 in personal service,
5000, 900 in merchandising and 100000
in the labor unions affiliated with the
American Federation of Labor. How
ever there were more blacksmiths and
machinists than coal miners, more
dressmakers than cottonmill operat-
ives, more seamstresses than printers
or tobacco workers, and teachers out
numbered any mechanical occupation
except carpenters.
Commenting upon these figures the
New York World points to the fact
that less than one-fourth of the vot-
ers employed in factories are members
of a labor union, that about one-third
of those employed by railroads are
union men, and that even among un-
ion men there has been marked
tendency to divide their vote. All
of these facts have an important bear
ing upon the probable success of MIR.
Gompers in his effort to throw the la
Dor vote to Bryan.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-08-26
FEWER DOCTORS.
burlington Ha wkeye)

1t is stated on eminent authority
that the number of physicians Is
growing smaller in Iowa. This is said
to be due to the fact that the require
ments are greater and that a greater
number of applicants fail to pass the
required examinations.
But there are other reasons. One is
that the telephone and improved roads
and streets make it possible for one
physician to cover larger territory
And another and the principal reason
is that we do not need SO many phys
icians. The doctors and the sanitary
experts have been digging the ground
from under their own feet. They have
not contented themselves with COM
batting disease after it has appeared
and has begun to take toll among the
children and the elders. but they an
ticipate the coming of such diseases,
and they close the door, making it i'm
possible for them to enter
Sin Germany there has been a not
able decline in the birth rate, and yet
the increase in the total population is
marvellous one. For the sanitary
boards and the big doctors have been
busy and they have succeeded in re-
ducing the death rate to an even
greater extent than the birth rate has
dwindled People live longer and there
lis no longer the awful death rate
among infants. And what Germany
has been doing, that is being done in
this country and especially in Iowa.
And the work has just fairly begun.
It is surely creditable to the medical
profession that it works increasingly
and enthusiastically along lines which
mean but one thing. and that is the
gradual elimination of a large percent.
age of physicians. People are being
taught to take care, Of their health and
to keep their premises, their towns
and cities so clean and pure that there
will be small chance for a dreaded
enemy to enter. People are being
taught the rudiments of medical sci
sence, they are learning what to do in
all sorts of cases, and they are learn
ing to live in such manner that the
danger of disease will eventually be re-
duced to a minimum.
The doctor is practically engaged In
the work of self-destruction. He Is
working toward the time when, like
Othello, he will find his occupation
gone. And it is indeed a credit to him
that he is doing his level best to speed
the day.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-08-26
THE FIGHT is ON.

y
To the Sioux City Journal, the
,Marshallrown es-Republican, the
Nonpareil, the Register and Leader and
all the noble army of academic dis
putants as to the rights and wrongs of
the senatorial succession, we feel like
applying that oft received and often
given adn1onition Of our childhood,
Shut UP"
The MarshalltoWn paper insists up
on the divine right of Cummins Per-
kins, with a twinkle in his eye. which
most of his critics fail to see, sug-
gests Carroll for senator and Clarke
for governor. The Register and
Leader, the Cedar Rapids Blythite,
thunder fatuously as to harmony and
good faith and bad faith. while Late
Young spends his Capital lavishly In
inventing snares for Chmmins feet.
Gentlemen it is condition, not a
theory, that confronts us. The sena-
torship is a plum worth, lighting for
and it is going to be fought for Ii
| Cummins can, beat Haugen and Lacey
and Smith with the standpat backing
| behind them, he will win The men
who have been following the governor
devotedly for years are not going to
allow the victory to be Wrested from
them INTERESTINGLY. The republicans
! who were anything to beat Cum
/! Minis did not die with the senior sena-
tor and they also will fight to the last
ditch.
AS to postponing the fight until
after election, that is all piffle along
with the rest of 1t. The fight is on
now. The man who loses any point
in the game is a chump and deserves
| the defeat that will be his.
| No truce that might now be de-
clared could be lived up to- And 1t
it was, no one would believe it.
| Our advice is to shake hands and
get to your corners, for Time" has
| been called.
| The effect Of the senatorial fight
upon the rest of the election is diff
cult to estimate. In some places it
| will insure a large republican vote
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-08-26
Material for a Romance.
f1yha Af1vnnoel

"The late Francis Thompson, the
English poet" said a magazine editor,
had a. great love for birds. He once
told me pretty story about a swal-
low.
Catching. one day in the early au-
kumn swallow that nested in his
Harden, he fastened to it's wing a piece
81 oiled paper inscribed with the
words:
.s.Swallow, little swallow, l wonder
where you pass the winter.
"The next spring the swallow re-
burned to its nest at the usual time.
Attached to its foot was another piece
|bf oiled paper with the Inscription;
Florence, at the house of Castel-
bari, Cordial greetings to the friend in
|the north"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-08-26
Topics of the Times.

Go down to the state fair and hear
the fine Liberati band, of national
fame, then come back and listen to
the Marshalltown band, and you will
still think the home organization is an
exceptionally able one. and that Di-
rector Frank T. NolSes is to be con-
graduated.
In Minnesota the democrats, having
renominated the governor for third
term, apparently think there is no
merit to the saying, Too much john
SON."
The Davenport Democrat says to
look out for the various interpretations
of the friendly and courteous inter-
view between Bryan and 'Cummins,
(which has no sort of significance.
Does it not signify that men can be
In politics and remain gentlemen?
1t seems rather an appropriate name
that il borne by Chief of Police. Lock,
at Mason City, for he has often TO lock
EN- UP.
When cold weather comes and you
are living in that rented house and
can't get the landlord to fix it so you
can beat it, you will wish you had gone
in for a house of your own. 1t costs
less in the long run and if you ever
have to dispose Of property in Mar
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-08-26
PROJECTING A GlLDED FOOL.

There is enough of the Irrational
about the case of Harry Thaw to AL
q book. From the time he first met
Evelyn Thaw until their marriage
then on to the killing of Stanford
White by the gilded fool, then on to
the present time, when he is con-
fined as lunatic and has had him
self wrongfully declared bankrupt
the whole story has been one replete
with sensation of the most unwhole-
some sort If it was not the immoral
or criminal feature that was foremost
it was the rapacity Of the lawyers
that caused comment and If neither of
those it was the perjury of people
who would have sworn their very
souls to perdition to get the young
man of millions free from the
clutches of the law.
At first va jury would not acquit
Thaw because the evidence from his
own relatives and others was that he
was sane, he having been unwilling
to admit his insanity, thinking he could
go scot free on the "unwritten law
theory. But, the jury did not believe
he was justified and refused to set
him free. The second time he came
up for. trial his relatives turned up
with plenty of evidence that he was
not mentally sound at the time he
killed White and went back into the
earlier years of his life to prove it.
They wanted to save his neck even If
he went to a madhouse, and they ac-
complished their end.
Everybody who has had whack at
the Thaw millions since Harry made
the unfortunate mistake of killing a
man, has shown most up-to-date
greed and one lawyer, probably the
poorest one that was connected with
the Thaw case, is asking for $4,000.
Its is to avoid payment of these bills
or litigation over them that ThaW
went into bankruptcy He and his
friends realize that in litigation he
would get the worst Of it, so he was
been persuaded to save himself the
payment of these debts, altho the
method is one. that will be frowned
upon; by a great many people, espec-
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tally when it is known that he has
an income of 100000 a year. out Of
which he could pay severy cent he
owes. if he were an honorable man.
And.the climax to all of this is that
we are told the federal court could or
der him to another state, and If it did
so he would be free. from the custody
of New York. state, which could not
get him back within her borders.
It is highly interesting. if not edi-
flying, to reflect on the fact that Thaw,
who is either a sane murderer or an
insane one, and is in confinement as
a result of his taking a mans life,
gets the benefit of the bankruptcy law
with a $4,000 income back of him,
the same as does a man on whose
mind and methods there is no reflec-
ton, and who has. no means.
Consistency is a jewel that is not
visible to the naked eye anywhere in
the Thaw case. And how about hon
esty?
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-08-26

glory of harvested grain, the golden
rod has come, to rule the fall to tell
of leaves fast turning, to whisper mem
aces of frost. and prophesy of storm
and SHOWS and winters cold
MIR Bryans party was beaten by
600, 900 in 1896, 100000 in 1900 and g.
500, 900 in 1904" remarks the Keolsuk
Gate City. "The figures for 1908 are
yet to be recorded. but there is no
good reason why they should not be in
geometrical progression with those of
previous years"
"The national road law is to be en-
forced in many parts of the country
since there are SO many accidents
from automobiles by people turning
out to the wrong side of the road" as
serts the Forest City Summit. This
is matter that should be kept in
mind by everybody when travelling on
the public road. If you are on the
right side of the road and anything
happens you are not to blame, other
wise you cannot collect damages IN
case you are damaged. When meeting
one, and especially an automobile on
the public road, always turn to the
right side of the road"
"Des Moines is slow" the Ames
Times claims. Here is a dashing
young widow with flashing black eyes
and an alabaster complexion writing
to the mayor of Denver to secure a
husband for her What's the matter
with some of those old tight Wad
bachelors in Des Moines Earring loose
and taking care of home industries?'
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-08-26
Iona Newspapers
THE MEN WHO CLIMB.
Cedar Rapids Republican,

w. C. Brown. senior vice president
of the New York Central lines, says
that 30 per cent Of the men in charge
of the highest branches of railroad OPP
GRAFTON today rose directly from the
ranks and worked their way up gradu-
ally, thru merit and not by short cuts
of favoritism or pull" That's a high
per cent, but it is undoubtedly cor
rect And the same thing is true, to a
greater or less degree, with all other
forms of business activity. The men
who know. the men who do, the men
who can produce the results, these are
the men who climb.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-08-26
THE LABOR VOTE.

AS to the possible strength to come
to Organism this year as the result
Of any considerable element of union
labor support, which support there
is every evidence win Toe divided, a
comparison taken from the census re-
ports will be interesting. For in
stance there are in the United States
more Odd Fellows and F'reemasons
than members of the American Fed
Grafton of Labor, the knights OF La
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-08-26

which will favorably effect the head
of the ticket but which will be dis
astrous to other candidates. 1t is
very possible that the outcome will
be the election of a democratic sena-
tor and it is sure that the republicans
will lose scores of county offices on
account of the great contest. 1t is
unfortunate. but it is inevitable, and
the preliminary palaver among a
coterie of editors who would rather
be burned at the stake than agree
with one another is such child's play
that it wakes tiresome.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-08-26
IOWA OPINIONS AND NOTES.

"GOOd DFedQ wall pieNCie oAN ~
says DR.. Wiley. Good breeding VIII
also help some, adds the Quincy Her
aid. Common sense and a proper
Christian spirit beats them all in the
marriage relationship" says the Bur-
lington Hawkeye.
Here's one from the Davenport DEM
ocrat: "1Nhe bank clearings are crowd
ing the record made a year ago. In the
course OF a feMs weeks the clearings
will be far ahead of those of 1907.
There will be no call for cashiers
checks this year."
"The Honorable Gilbert n. Haugen
announces that he will not be can
didate for senator. He appreciates the
advertising, however. and needs 1t,
the Waterloo Times Tribune asserts
MANY people, including some .edi-
tors, lose their sense of proportion too
easily. Here's couple of exchanges
calling the implement manufacturers
hard names because certain machines
have been advanced in price. what il
they laye?" asks the Story City Her
aid. Even at lne lllSiifi piiee' WV
farmers can buy twice as much ma
ehinery this year for hundred BUSH
els of corn as they could only few
years ago"
',The standpat newspapers cry for
f.peaee while the coteries of henchmen
fix up their states under the cover OF
harmony" the Grundy Republican as
serts. "rhe inconsistency in the ar
gument proves their insincerity. The
war seems to be inevitable under such
circumstances. but if We are to. have
war in the republican ranks lets have
it open and above board"
",rhe golden rod has come" the Den
ison Review observes. "The stralght
green stalk has grown unnoticed in the
luxuriant life of tropical July and
August. The green of the delicate
blossoms is turning into gold and soon
from roadside and from hilltop Its
sceptre will hold sway. Standing guard
over the corn fields, bringing back the
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-08-26
A Horrible Death

results from decaying Lungs. Cure
Coughs and Weak Sore Lungs with DIR.
Kings New Discovery soc and S1.O0.
Mcbride & Will Drug Co.
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Special
Values
Inn Fine
Robes.

These Robes are espe-
cially suitable for evening
wear, and at the reduced
prices are exceptionally at
tractive values.
Very pretty styles in
Self-trimmed Net Robes,
in pink, blue, nile green,
lavender, lilac, red, white,
etc. Robes that sold for
SO SO. reduced $1,000
Three Handsome Bre-
tonne Net Robes, tinted
embroidery tri m m e d.
Worth up to SIS. d. NM
Reduced to. .3ZW
A few Handsome Beaded
and Spangled Robes, in de-
sirable shades for evening
wear. Worth up
do Sac: ss7 TO-! :... Re. $50
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Funeral of Matthew Simpson.

Funeral services over the remains OF
Matthew Simpson. eighty-five years OF
age. who died Friday morning at the resi-
dence OF his son. Reuben F. Simpson. Ten
leytown. d. C.. were held at . O'Clock
this afternoon at his late home. The serv-
ices We're conducted by Rev. J. II. Smith.
Interment was made in Rock Creek ceme-
terry.
The pallbearers were six nephews OF
the deceased-James w. Simpson. John
Simpson. Frank Simpson. William 4.
Simpson. Dram Simpson and Edgar Myers.
Mr.. Simpson was born In England and
came to this country about twenty-five
years ago and settled in Ohio, where he
engaged in the mining business. He had
been an invalid for the past seventeen
years and for ten years had resided with
his son at Tenleytown. Three sons, Reu-
ben +. OF Tenleytown. d. c.; George OF
England and Matthew T. Simpson Of Ohio.
and two daughters. Mrs BOSNIA Cornburn
of Chicago and Mrs. Mary Copeland Of
England. survive him.
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Goes to Jail for Six Months.

George Delany. colored. was sent to jail
for six months in default of $50 fine to
day by Judge Kimball OF the Police Court
following a conviction of assault upon S
P. Newton. while in ar Anacostia car
Saturday night near the intersection OF
18th and o streets southeast Witnesses
testified that Delany attempted to board
the street car on the wrong side. an
was prevented from doing SC by the con
ductor. The prisoner became indignan
anc picking I'D a stone threw il at Tho
rear platform of the car. hitting the com
plainins witness. who was a passenger
upon the shoulder. The accused mar
admitted the charge. but stated the man
ner In which he was thrown off the step
justified the throwing of the stone.
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REPLIES TO CRITICISM.
DR.. Wallace Radcliffe Scores q. S
Senator's Alleged Statements.

In the New York Avenue Presbyterian
Church last evening DR.. Radcliffe. in
connection with the musical interpreta-
ton of Mendelssohn's oratorio of St.
Paul. spoke upon paul as a Missionary
and said:
1T is stated in many daily papers that
in the settlement of the China indemnity
claims the most eXorbitant claims were
made by the wives of missionaries. and
United States senator-always un-
named-is quoted as saying that the
wardrobes of those wives O. missionaries
must have far exceeded in value those
of our most extravagant actresses; their
diamonds alone must have been worth as
much as the entire stock of the largest
diamond dealer in New York.
1T is scarcely credible that any man
able to attain in any way such a high
place should make such statement. In
the published statements he is always
nameless, the nearest indication being an
announcement that he is a member Of the
Senate committee on foreign Affairs. Let
him sign his name to such statement
and we will unhesitatingly tell him its
moral quality. He ought to know better
than to prostitute his high place to such
ignoble and disgraceful purpose. He
knows, or he ought to know. that the
whole amount of the indemnity paid by
the United States government was 5000
600. He knows. or ought to know. that
the entire stock of the New York ieweler
| referred to would be worth more than
81. 600 600. He knows, or he ought to know.
that this 100000 included the claims
Of many who were not missionaries He
knows. or he ought to know. that all
claims were submitted to the United
States commissioners at Peking, who APP
proved them as fair and just. and that
they are on file at the State Department
here In Washington. where any one may
examine them He knows. or he ought to
know. tnat the bulk Of the money paid
for missionary claims was for mission
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property destroyed, chiefly schools and
hospitals and their apparatus.
by the unanimous action of our board
their claims did not include suffering
loss of life or interruption of work, but
only the actual value of destroyed or in
jured property. and extraordinary ex-
penses incurred In consequence of the
troubles
clothing averaged $132 for each person
This nameless senator owes an apology
to the noble men and women whom he
has traduced. and a retraction of, the
Islander as public as it's original pr6cia-
nation. and he ought to apologize to him.
SELF
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Meeting of Women's Clubs.

Arrangements have been made by the
District Federation OF women's Clubs for
a meeting next Saturday evening in the
w. C. T. U. parlors. Mrs. Charlotte +.
Main is to preside. Mrs. Edith s. Emer-
son will read paper on art. The prin-
cipal address will be delivered by DIR.
Henry J. Harris of the bureau Of labor
on Child Labor in the District Of Co
lumbia."
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Murray and Anton Gloetzner: first violins.
Chris Arth, Sol Minister and Herman
Rakemann.