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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-12-08
HAS A DIVORCE REMEDY.
Bishop Webb Says Social ostracIsnt
Will Check Evil.

Will Check Evil.
Milwaukee, Dec S.-"Social ostracism
for all divorced persons-that, I be-
lieve, is the only remedy for the grow
ing evil Of divorce" said Bishop w.
w. Webb, of the diocese of Milwaukee
today in discussing this evil.
personally" said Bishop Webb. II
never enter the home of a divorced
person in a social way, neither do in
vite any one that I know to lbe divorced
to my home. I have lost many dear
friends thru the enforcement OF this
rule.
years ago, in an address delivered
in Boston, before was elected bishop.
1 took the ground that the only way to
meet the divorce evil was to socially
ostracize all such persons"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-12-08
Nomination List Long.

Washington, Dec. S.-The president
today sent the senate a long list of
nominations for all branches Of the
government service, practically all Of
which were appointments, made and
announced during the recess congress-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-12-08
nEeRo,s COMMON LAW WIFE.

Bessie Austin, Sioux City, Claims Es-
tate of Colored Man, Deceased.
Special to Times Republican.
Sioux City, Dec. S.-Bessie Austin,
a white woman, today claimed to be
the common law wife of John Mat
thews, colored, who died yesterday, and
asks for his estate She has two chill
dren by Matthews. Her former hus-
band was also a negro.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-12-08
U. S. HAS e1,15s PosToFFIcEs.

President Appointed 2,174 Men-11,e45
in Fourth Glass.
Washington, Dec Sat the end Of
the last fiscal year-June 80. 1908 -
there were in operation a total of 61,-
15S postoffices in the United States, ac-
cording to the annual report Of the
first assistant postmaster general. The
number Of postmasters appointed at
presidential offices was 2,174, while H.
945 were given commissions in the
fourth class offices.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-12-08
.T.-R.tBULLETIN.
NOTICEABLE MEMS OF TODAY
The Weather.

The Weather.
Sun rises Dec. at 7;1s; sets at
4:42.
Iowa and Missouri-Fair tonight and
Wednesday,.
Illinois-Fair. except snow flurries in
the extreme north this afternoon or
tonight; warmer in the north tonight;
Wednesday fair.
South Dakota-Fair tonight and
Wednesday,; warmer in the east to-
night; warmer Wednesday
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-12-08
DUTCH wARsHIPs WARNED.

Venezuela Will Fire on First Ono
Committing an UnfriendIy Act.
Caracas, Venezuela, Dec. S.-The
cabinet has adopted a resolution to
fire on the first Dutch warship that
commits an unfriendly act. 1t Is
learned that President Castro has
closed negotiations for the purchase In
Germany, of three gunboats.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-12-08
AMERICA MAKES MOST SHOES.
Value of Footwear Exports in 1908
Aggregate $11,470,000.

Washington, Dec. 8JThe United
States leads boot and shoe exporting
nations Of the world, the value of ex-
ports in 1908 aggregating s11, 1,470,000.
according to the bureau of statistics
This country now supplies two-thif6s
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-12-08
Wants Negro Bandm asters.

Washington, Dec. 8.-The president
today notified the secretary of war that
as soon as it can be done without in
Justice he desired that all negro regi-
ments in the army be supplied with
negro bandmasters
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-12-08
HERO OF PEklN TO QUIT.

Lieutenant Titus, First to Scale Walls
in Boxer War, Resigns From Army.
Washington, Dec. s.-The president
has accepted the resignation of Second
Lieutenant Calvin P. Titus, Four
teenth United States infantry, to take
effect July Is next, in order to engage
in business. Lieutenant Titus, when a
private in the Fourteenth infantry,
was the first man to scale the walls
of Pekin, in August. 1900. during the
Boxer troubles.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-12-08
Grand Jury lndicts Scarlet Women.

Special to Times-Republican.
Des Moines, Dec. s.-Following up
the closing of the bawdy houses by the
police, the grand jury is aiding in
cleaning the town of immoral women,
and returned indictments against three.
Dot Briddle, Pearl 1. ,Dimmitt and
Mamie Tucker 1t is understood many
other women now living in boarding
houses are to be indicted.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-12-08
pEs MONIES WATER IMPURE.

City Chemist Guild Causes sensa-
ton by His Report.
Special to Times Republican.
Des Moines, Dec. S.-Professor w. A.
Guild, city chemist, caused sensa-
ton today by reporting that the city
water supply is impure and unfit to
drink. causing many diseases, partic-
ularly typhoid fever
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-12-08
School President Resiuns.

Minneapolis, Dec. 8. DR.. Cyrus
Northrop, president of the University
of Minnesota, today rendered his res
ignation to the board Of regents. to
aake effect July /.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-12-08
Rest in Rustin Case.

Omaha, Deg. s.-Both sides in the
Rustin murder case, rested at noon to-
day Assistant County Attorney Ell
lick began the opening argument.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-12-08
Leading Team, Much Ahead.

New York, Dec. s.-Ths eight lsad-
ing teams In the six-day bicycle race,
at 10 o'clock today. were three miles
land four laps ahead Of the record,
with 7O1-u miles and six laps 20 thoir
credit
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-12-08
PROBE ALLEGED CANAL "DEAL."

Resolution for Investis alton of Charges
is Introduced in Congress.
Washington, Dec. 8.-The democrats
OF the house are planning to demand
aA Investigation Of the purchase Of the
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-12-08
RAISE SWITCHING CHARGES.
Railroads Must Pay Increase in omaIrs
Union Stock Yards.

Lincoln, Neb.. Dec. Sin an order
issued by the Nebraska railroad COM
mission today, the union stock yards,
Omaha, is given permission to increase
its switching charges practically 100
per cent. The railroads according to
the order, are expected to pay the in
crease.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-12-08
AIRSHIP BIG FACTOR
Former Secretary Of the Navy MetcaIf
Predicts Tremendous Changes in
Methods Of Warfare and the civiIi-
zation of the Future.

Los Angeles, Dec. s.-"we are on the
eve Of tremendous changes in methods
of warfare. The development Of aerial
navigation is bound to bring about
wonderful results. Just what the full
effect will be, I can not foretell, but the
airship can not help but play an i'm
portant part in the civilization Of the
future" The foregoing is a .prophesy
made by Victor H. Metcalf, former Sec
retary Of the navy, in an interview here
yesterday.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-12-08

ASK REVISION
Representatives of National As
sociation Appear Before Ways
and Means Committee
TARIFF COMMISSION OPPOSED

Republican and Democratic Member.
Make Answer to Suggestion That
Permanent Body Be Named = Say
lncessant Tinkerins Would UnsettIe
Business.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-12-08
TAFT MAY BE CANDIDATE.

To Succeed Self as President Of Ma
tioraI Red Cross Society.
Washington, Dec. S.-At the opening
session of the annual meeting Of the
American National Red Cross society
today, 1t was announced that Presi-
dent-elect Taft has consented to be a
candidate for president of the society,
If it should be the desire of the mem
bers for him to continue in the office,
which he now holds.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-12-08
PAGE ONE.
Teleuraphic News:

Teiegraphic News:
''World" Reiterates Panama Charges.
Demands that Congress Investigate.
Manufacturers Ask for Tariff Revis-
ion.
Congress Listens to Presidents
Message.
Murder Mystery at st. Louis.
Shaw Loses 100000 in Failure.
Garcia Horror Grows.
Airship a Big Factor.
Suicide at Estherville.
PAGES TWO AND THREE.
lows News:
No Second Diocese in Iowa.
Diphtheria in the Mails.
Education in Reformatory.
One Commission Plan Fails.
Beeds Lake Project.
Modernizing Farm.
PAGE FOUR.
Editorials
He Has Never Been "Gentled-"
Saloons and Grocery Stores.
Topics and Iowa Opinion.
Looker-On's Observations.
The Presidents Message.
PAGE FIVE.
City ana 0enerai NEWS.
Files Action on Milk License.
Neiderhauser Goes on Record.
General News of the City.
City News in Brief.
Presidents Last Message, (Contin-
ued).
PAGES SIX AND SEVEN.
City News:
Babe Dies Of Coffee Burns.
Pitiable Case of Hittenmarks.
Cold No Bar to Dan Cupid.
Sam" Burroughs Weds Miss Nc
Evoy.
Election Judges May Sue County
w. C. Wheeler, Old Resident, Dead.
Big Albion Rabbit Hunt.
Man Injured in Peculiar Manner
Warns Bed; Starts Fire.
City News in General.
PAGE EIGHT.
Markets and General.
Wheat Fairly Firm.
Selling Pressure in Corn.
y Cattle Market Weak.
No Marked Advance in Hogs.
Mix-Up in Oregon Politics.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-12-08

THE GROWTH OF YEARS.
A great. newspaper can not be made
in minute. It 10 the result Of
many years continuous develop
mont. This explains the high
quality Of the Times Republicans
news service.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-12-04
wild LIZ. In en-. s.lk,n,.

Besides some warlike men, Macedo-
MA contains an abundance OF wild AMI
mails. A traveller writes: by the side
OF oaks and welnuts you End great tor
toises and snakes eight feet long. and
bears and wolves abound. They are n
serious drag upon industry. and even
in civilized Bulgaria II has been found
necessary to increase the governmental
rewards for killing them. I believe II
to be true story that a party of peas
ants with horses was not long ago
wholly destroyed by wolves In the Mort
Hovo mountains, nothing but the bits
and stirrup irons being found
I'm the satne hills the peasants mi
CRATE for tie summer to lofty shout
ders, where the land Ia fat enough to
grow little patches OF maize. and here,
night after night. they will eft up with
fire TO drive or bears: there are trng-
&c stories OF women. with baby on one
arm. beating or bear with the other
with burning brand from the fire.
The prevalence OF eagles Is q de.
lightfui feature for the traveller. and on
the cliffs OF Montenegro once counted
at the same moment thirty-nine ra-
vens."-Chicago News.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-12-04

Prince Henry. consort Of Queen VII
heimina or the Netherlands. distin
Suished himself the other day In tn.
eyes OF his royal helpmeet's subjects
by recovering her favorite dachshund
which she had lost while walking In q
pine forest near one Of her residences
The story OF this heroic feat Is thus
told by an admiring correspondent:
The queen was exceedingly sorry. fos
she was much attached to this particu.
lar dog. Prince Henry therefore de.
terminsd to go out himself to look FOR
the missing favorite. He went at ones
70 the forsster's house In the woods
and sat up all night until the frss
streak or dawn. when he began search
Ing the forest. To his great delight be
was rewarded by finding Paulinchen. =
prince consort unquestienabiy has
his uses.-Chicago News.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-12-04

Luxuries were purchased by the
United States from abroad to the ex.
tent Of $1oo.oOo.oo during the fiscal
year 1905. according to the tabulations
OF the bureau OF statistics Of the dc
partment OF commerce and labor.
These luxuries are classified ns dla-
monds and other precious stones, OF
which S40.0oO.O00 was imported: iaces.
edgings. embroideries and ribbons, $40.
100000; feathers. natural and ARTIFICIAL.
100000; champagne. $4,000. 900. and
miscellaneous. such as perfumeriea
toilet articles. smokers articles and
opium for smoking. make MP the BAL
snce. Tobacco. cigars and cigarettes
were imported to the value OF S25. OOO.-
600. This Is more than double the
amount spent abroad for such articles
q decade ago. The item Of largest In
crease In the above list il said TO be
diamonds rs tho value for 1895 did
sot reach 5000. 0oo.-Naw York Times
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-12-04
A kis. From In. K.I..r.

Frederic yiiliers tells this story Of
me German emperor: The occasion
was the marriage OF tho crown prince
or Roumania to Princess Marie, the
handsome eldest daughter Of the lats
Duke OF Saxs-Coburg. After the func.
ton the German emperor, William II.
was the FIRST to give the bridal kisA
He was In full English naval Uniform.
smothered with decorations, and the
bride was dressed In q costume which
could not bear much crushing. The
kaiser, one could see, was trying 10
avoid this trouble, and the bride was
afraid Ia turn to. disarrange his mass
OF decorations. In moment the en-.
peror was seized with one of his bri,
liant ideas. he took the pretty, blush
Ing bride by the right elbow, tilted her
little toward him. launched himself
forward and, bending over her. Inn
printed the kIss.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-12-04
canada and AIa.l..

The conditions for the requirement
or a homestead IN Canada are far
sasier than In Alaska. In Canada It II
possible for a man and three sons. the
youngest OF whom Is seventeen years
OF age. each to take up a quarter sec.
ton at trifiing expense, build house
for all on one quarter section, do the
required six months improvement
work on each for three years and at
the end of that time obtain crown
grants for all four quarter sections
IN Alaska. while conditions are very
liberal man taking up homestead
OF S20 acres must do improvement
work for Ave years before obtaining
title. though he is privileged at the end
OF the first year TO have 100 acres sur.
veyed at his own expense and by pay
Ing $1-25 an acre obtain full right to T.
-Boston Alaskan.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-12-04

Jfny The pup whiris and goes for 1t.
This is a touch OF high life. He Is no
longer thing OF the gutter-nobody's
dog. He Is dogful OF JOY.
The children Of the school near by
are let loose. They stream down the
street The pup leaves or leaping In
great curves after the bali and leaps
mp 20 the children. He would lick
their faces In high friendship. One OF
the midgets Is frightened. and then the
CRY goes mp:
mad DoGl MAD DOGr
The children fee. The pup berks and
jumps after them IN great glee. What
fun for a yellow pupi How nice OF the
children to scamper so and scream
with delight
BANGi
The policeman's wicked gun cracks,
and Tommy's pup Is OF no more use In
this worid-as pup
The moral OF this talef
Oh. any old thing-the lesson Of poor
dog Tray. or of life misunderstood, or
the sting of ingratitude. or the joyous
soul Of a good woman ruined by a
mad dog cry. or any or all OF these. or
others.
This Is only dog story.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-12-04
A Stocking Novelty.

In wondering what to give a girl
friend for Christmas do not forget
that pair OF silk stockings always
proves acceptable Black and white
are the most popular choices for a gift.
ms In buying colored stockings Il IL
necessary 10 know the shade OF the.
gowns and shoes that are to be worn
with them. II. however. you want
something little more elaborate, there
are black silk stockings with colored
tops and insets on the instep to match
that are new and popular with young
women who are not conservative as to
The dressing OF their feet.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-12-04
Aisitade Achieved by x,....

Meteorologists are interested In se
curing observations mt high attitudes
BY means OF kites. aud lately at the
aeronautieal observatory at Linden
burg. Prussia. record for height wes
made. kite being sent up to an nitl
tude OF II 100 feet This was accom-.
plished by sending up six kites ut.
tnched 10 each other Ivy the use of Q
length OF wire line approximatIug AZ.
600 feet In length The instruments
carried by the kite recorded a mini
mum tempera ture OF i3 degrees r. IA
compared with ~ degrees r. at the
earth's surface. AZ the maximum aIti,
tude the wind blew mt rate OF fifty
six miles an hour as compared with
eighteen miles an hour at the surface.
The maximum altitude exceeds By
nearly 400 feet the previous record
made in the Baltic zen 10y uying q k..s
from q Danish gunboat
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-12-04
Lisht and tho Blood.

DIR. oerum OF tho Finsen institute at
Copenhagen has carried out a number
Of experiments on the effect OF light on
the blood. He has found that darkness
reduces the total amount OF blood by
3 to 3.3 per cent, while decreasing ut
the same time the amount OF blood con-
tained Ina the heart. Red light has an
effect like that of darkness. while blue
light Ii likely to result In an excess OF
blood and an Increase In the amount
contained In the heart. Light baths are
likely to increase the amount OF blood
In the course OF few hours. Darkness
will Increase and intensive light win
reduce the blood pressure. Animals
born In the dark or in red light have
q greater weight. but only half the
amount OF blood Of those born under
normal conditions.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-12-04
now TO BE HAPPY rHoueHmARRIz

Professor +. II. Blackmore OF the
University OF Kansas proposes the In
PRODUCTION iuto the schools Of course
preparatory to matrlmony."
Whereat a guffaw goes up.
But Is II really ito laughr
Surely there is great need Of educa-
ton concerning marriage.
Surely there is too much ignorance
about the nature, the dignity and the
requirements OF matrimony.
Surely a better understanding OF Its
meaning would prevent much marital
misery and many divorces.
That Is to say
A boy and girl fall in love" with
each other. They have been told that
love will resolve all things into fac
tors Of married happiness. Therefore
the happy-go-lucky plungel
But
Does the average boy and girl know
what love really Isl Much that passes
under the name rs the mere froth OF
sentimentality that will quickly pass
away, or it may be mere animal pos
sion-rot love. but lust.
Could not young persons be delicate
" and simply taught the diGerencef
They could be shown that love Is de-
votion; that it spells self sacrifice; that
1t Is kind and long suffering; that II
thinks no evil; that 1t knows naught
that Is unseemly: that II hopes all
things. endures all things; that II up
braids not: that II abides forever.
After such an understanding of real
n -
Marriage means equality.
That II requires understanding and
sympathy. which are more than equal
ity.
That II presupposes the ability and
patience to live with another person
successfully.
That seifishness must be put away
and that unfaithfulness IL treason.
IL ethics and philosophy can be
taught in the schools. why caunot II be
taught "how to be happy though mar
ried." which involves the practical
side of-both ethics and philosophy
1t is true not every teacher could
teach or lecture In such n course.
Strong common sense, experience, an
altruistic spirit--thess- would be nee
essary.
But what an opportunity for such
teacher,
How. for instance. IL could DO en-
larged upon that successful marriage
requires the exercise OF the highest
qualities OF manhood and womanhood:
how its discipline OF spirit Is designed
to bring out the highest and noblest In
man and womani
IL the schools can help society In
this. one OF Its greatest needs, why not
try themY
Something must be done.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-12-04
THE VIRGINIA CII1zEN RvNGTON FRIDAY, DECEMBER 1908

PAD and calendar. One OF the stiH
gray photograph mounts Is employed
as foundation. The tissue shaving
leaves are clamped at the top OF one
side with brass paper fasteners, which
not only hold them In place, but catch
ribbon bows on the other side. The
bows end the loop by which the card
Is hung. On the calendar side a COPY
OF one OF Ruisdaers Hollandish wind
mill scenes covers the upper half Of
the card The calendar pad Is pasted
below.
A neat matchbox for a bachelors
room Is made by covering a square
with cream colored art linen which
has been appropriately embroidered in
some neat design A miniature stein.
can be fastened to the card by means
or narrow ribbon placed at the top and
bottom OF the stein and tied on the
back OF the card. This can be pur-
chased for 10 cents. They are decoras-
ed with sentimental quotations.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-12-04
What Is &c.

A little desk ornament consisting of
pincushion. clip holder and paper.
weight all In one.
Sachets OF fancy ribbon attached TO
eiaDorately constructed girdles all
shirred and gathered.
Smokers sets In the form OF human
SKULLS. consisting OF cigar holder. ash
receiver. match safe. etc.
Wicker chairs made on very massive
lines and finished with seats aud back ,
of grain leather studded with heavy
brass nails.
: Sman brass tablets about 4 by 6
inches bearing varioas notices aud
well known sentiments. these being
mounted on plaques Of dark colored
wood.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-12-04
A LINEN sTocKINa BAG.

narrow piece for the pockets into six.
ereasing them with warm iron. and
embroider some simple design ON each
OF the six divisions. When the en-
broidery is finished arrange the peck
cts on the bag. afterward firmly stitch
Ing them along the creases. Stitch up
the side of the bag and then sew the
bottom to round Of the linen. con-
ceaiing the turnsngs by means OF an
other round OF linen neatly hemmed
on. Drawstrings Of old rose ribbon
finish of very smart and useful bag.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-12-04
STOCKING BAG GIFT.

n Christmas Remembrance Our Grand
mothers Found Very Useful.
The stocking bag. as 1t was called,
used to be great favorite with our
grandmothers for keeping their knit
ting woods In; but. while they used
brown holland for It's manufacture. the
moders bag is made In old rose linen
with the embroidery done I'm black cot
ton. color scheme which is extremely
effective. For good sized bag yard
OF linen is required, the actual bag tax
Ing three-fourths OF yard and the
strip for the pockets one-fourth yard.
First take the linen for the bag and
make a broad hem with a place for a
drawstring at the top. Then fold the