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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-10-20
AMusEME NTs.

Norwood Draws Second Big House
Puts Subject in Long Sleep.
Another large sized audience wit
messed the second performance given
by Norwood. the hypnotist, at the
Odeon Tuesday night Norwood had Il
class of sixteen subjects. with whom he
furnished an amusing entertainment.
At the close of the performance Nor
wood put his professional lady subject
into hypnotic sleep of twenty-four
hours. The lady was later placed in
George Painters show window. where
she slept during the night and today.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-10-20
Many of Our Weather

customers want new Pierce Arrow
every year. just as a matter of pride
turn over to us their old car, often
times but slightly used and in ex-
cellent condition. Such used cars are
then overhauled by us and disposed
of at sharply reduced prices.
Each used car is thoroughly, re-
fitted same as new and guaranteed
by US. A seasons use has made no
impression on the car-and its price
<is often no more than you would have
to pay for a new model 'of cheaper
make.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-10-20
Local Weather Recnrd

Tuesdays maximum temperature
was "a, compared with 81 for the day
before. The minimum was %, three de-
grees warmer than Monday At Z
O'Clock this morning the temperature
was AZ, compared with % for the same
hour Tuesday morning.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-10-20
EXTENDS APPLICATION LIMIT

Civil Service Applicants May Register
Up to Nov. 1.
Secretary P. A Hawley, of the local
civil service board. is in receipt OF
instructions from st. Paul to extend
the time of receiving applications for
the clerks-carriers' examinations here
on Nov. is to Nov. 1. The limit orig
inally was Oct is, but a sufficient
number of applications has not been
received.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-10-20
What Our Guarantee Means

the Pierce Arrow Motor Car Com
pany, and have been for years, and
when you deal with us you get the
Pierce name and guarantee. We I'M
derstand motor car mechanism and
know the value and life of any model
offered. We allow our Pierce Arrow
customers no moro" than actual worth
turn them over without profit. Sell
ing new cars is our business-of
which selling. used cars is merely .
necessary incident.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-10-20
QUITS GOLF CHAMPION.
General Passenger Agent of Iowa Cen
trail Wins Minikahada honors.

tral Wins MinIkahada Honors.
Word from Minneapolis announces
the winning of the championship hon
ors of the Minikahada Golf Club by
A. 3. Cults. who defeated w F. Brooks
/ up and 10 holes. Mr.. Cuts is gem
eral passenger and ticket agent of the
Iowa Central and Minneapolis & ST.
Louis railroads.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-10-20
tive Effort a Necessity.
Buying Factories Foolish Practice.

Mr. Wilson declared the buying Of
factories a foolish practice, referring
specifically to the paving of bonuses
to secure new industries. He said it
was good logic TO argue that the prac-
tice would never pay eventually If
city boosting organization can not con-
vince a man that his commercial fu-
ture is with its city, it cannot convince
| him by buying him. He won't stay
with you anyway, and he is factory
on wheels at best. The town that buys
will never be satisfied with the re-
\
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1909-05-06

jackson, the colonePs grayely deco
rous negro bodyguard, who boosted
that he ''wuz brung up by Cunel Marse
Langdon, sub. a nghtin' Mississippi
cuneI, sub. sence long befo' de wah
and way befo' dat. sub"
"Show Mr.. Sanders wright in" COM
manded Colonel Langdon.
Good day, senator" spoke Sanders,
the boss of seven counties, as he en-
tered. CHANGING around the room. be
continued. bending toward the colo
mel and muff1ing his now whispering
voice with his hand: Il want to speak
to you alone. I'm here on politics"
That's all right. but these gentle
men here are my friends and constitu-
ents," was the reply in no uncertain
voice When l talk politics they
have a perfect right to hear what l,
as their senator, say. Out with it, Mr..
Sanders"
AS Sanders was introduced to the
members of the conference he grew
red in the face and stared at Langdon
amazed. At last he had discovered
something new in politics. Say" he
finally blurted, when l talk business
r.
Are you in politics as a businessT
quickly spoke Colonel Langdon-
"Why-I-er-no, of course not" the
visitor stammered. Il am in politics
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THOMAS A. WISE

senior senator from the state, James
Stevens, who had not besltated to fat
ter Norton and use him as cats paw.
This use the Hon Charles Norton
seemed to consider an honor of large
propositions. Not every first term
congressman can hope for intimacy
with a senator. Norton believed that
his work for Langdon would win him
the family's gratitude and thus further
his ambition to marry Carolina, the
planters oldest daughter, whose beau
ty made her the recipient Of many at
tentions.
A complacent CLEAN shone in Nor
tons eyes as they swept over the fer
tile acres of the plantation. He
thought of the material interest he
might one day have In them If his suit
for the hand of Carolina progressed IA
vorably. Suddenly his reverie was in
terrupted by the voice of young Ran
dolph Langdon. a spirited lad In his
early twenties, who had just been made
plantation manager by his father.
well. how Is the honorable todayY
said Randolph, approaching from the
doorway. Il didn't think a congress
man could be spared from Washing
ton but rarely, especially when the pa
pers say the country needs such lot
of saving"
''Oh. this saving your country talk
goes all right In the story books" re-
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back the job" body's business
Isn't anybody's. a fine scheme so long
as we have a president who keeps his
hands off and DOESN'T
But how about the speeches and
the bills?" broke in Randolph. II
thought
Eyes. yes; to be sure" the congress
man quickly added. Nearly all of US
Introduce these so called reform bills
When they're printed at government
expense we send copies, carried free
by the postoffice department, to our
constituents, and when we allow the
bills to die In some committee we can
always blame the committee. But II
there's big fight by our constituents
over the bill we let it pass the house
but arrange to kill 1t In the senate.
Then we do the same thing for the
senators. Like in every other business,
my boy" continued Norton as he led
the way Into the house. Its a case of
you tickle me and I'll tickle you in
politics. And don't let any one fool
you about the speeches either. They
are pretty things to mail to the voters,
but all the wise boys in Washington
know they aren't meant seriously. It's
all play acting. and there are better
actors in the senate than Henry IT.
wing or Edwin Booth ever were"
81 don't think my father looks at
things the way you do, Charlie"
-No? Well, maybe he doesn't now,
but he will later on when he takes his
seat in the senate. If he isn't wise
enough to play around with the rest
of the senators he won't get any bills
passed, especially any bill carrying an
appropriation or of any other particu-
lar Importance"
"Whatr calculated the planters son.
do you mean to say that if father
won't do what the other senators
want him to do they win combine
against him and destroy his useful
ness, make him pOwerless-a failure?"
The congressman smiled patroniz-
ingly on the youth. 'Why. of course
they viii. That's politics, practical
politics, the only kind that's known in
Washington. You see"
But the leaders of the great par
ties" cried the young plantation man
ager in Amusement why don't they
prevent this?"
because they invented the system
and because political party differences
don't amount to whole lot much of
the time in Washington. The politi-
clans do most of their criticising of
the other party away from Washing
ton. where the voters can hear them.
But when circumstances sometimes
force a man to rise to assail the other
side in congress he afterward apollo
gizes in secret for his words. Or
sometimes he apologies beforehand.
saying: I've got to hand out some hot
shot to you fellows just TO please a
crowd of sovereign voters from my
district who have come up to Wash
ington TO see me perform. So, of
course, I've got to make showing.
Don't mind what l say. You know
don't mean it. but the old fogies will
go back home and tell their neighbors
what a rip snortin' reformer be-"
is that the way you represent your
district. Norton?" asked Planter Lang
don, who 1t this junctnre entered the |
room.
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Here is story of an epoch
making battle Of right against
wrong, Of honesty against cor
rupfion, of simplicity and sin
cerity against deceit bribery and
intrigue. Ills the story of today
in this country. 1T vitality con-
Germs every man, woman and
child in the United States, so far
reaching is its Influence.
The warfare is now going on
the warfare of honesfmen against
corrupt political machines.
The story tells the inside" of
the political nidneuvers in Wash
ington and of the workings of
bosses there and elsewhere = how
they shape men and womenf TO their
ends, how their cunning intrigues
extend into the very social life
of the nations capital. You will
find inspiration in the career of
the honest old southern planter
elected to the United States SEN
ate and The young newspaper re-
porter who becomes his private
secretary and political pilot
Your heart will beat in sympathy
with the love of the secretary and
the senator's youngest daughter.
You will read o. the lobbyists
and find that not all of them are
men. You will see how oparice
causes a daughter to conspire
against her father. You will hear
the note of a gripping national
tragedy in the words of Peabody
the boss of the senate. But
cause for laughter as we'll will
NOT be found lacking in this truly
many sided narrative.
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''No. no. Mr.. Langdon-I should say
senator now, | suppose. was merely
telling Randolph how some legislator;
1 conduct themselves"
The senator elect paused momentarI
/ ly, gazing at the congressman, who
dark visaged. tall black haired. broad
shouldered and athletic. was visiblJ
uneasy at having his conversation
with Randolph overheard by the IA
| Their.
mo doubt 1t won't be all plain sail
ing In Washington for an old fash
toned man like me. but believe In the
American people and the men they
send to congress" slowly spoke the
planter. There's Senator Stevens. fol-
instance. He has always stood for the
rights Of the people. I've read all his
speeches. Just why he brought about
my election 1t is hard to tell. for I've
been planter all my life except when
] fought under Beauregard. / feel
that he did IT out of friendship. and
simply can't say how much l appre'
ciate the honor l am indebted to you
too, congressman"
Tactfully disclaiming any credit 70
his work, only Norton's congressional
training in repression enabled him {
refrain from smiling at Langdon's n
nocence, his belief In Stevens SINGER
ty and his wonder over his election
Stevens, the keen, cold and resourc(
full, who forced his oficeholders
yield him parts of their governmer
salaries; Stevens, who marketed
railway companies his influence wit
the department of justice; Steven
who was Republican In the commi
tee room in Washington and a Demo
crat on the platform in Mississippi
Stevens, who had consummated tn
deal with Martin Sanders. boss Of sev
en- counties, to elect Langdon becausI
of the planters trustfulness and sim
pIicity Of character, which should max
him easy TO influence and to handle IN
the all important matter of the gulf
naval base project!
The entry of Carolina Langdon ant
her younger sister. Hope Georgia. CAV
Norton a welcome opportunity to shit
the trend Of conversation.
You ladies' will have a gay time L
Washington" he began. after directin
a particularly enthusiastic greeting I
Carolina "You will be in great ID
mand at all the big affairs, and don
think you will ever want to come bac
to old Mississippi, forty miles from
railroad, with few chances to wed
your New York gowns"
Carolina spoke quickly, her facA
flushing at the thought Of the new
vista of life now opening. Yes, l
have always longed to be part of the
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That bids him fiout the law he makes:
That bids him make the law he fiouts.
-hpling.
TN buoyant spirit the Hon. Charles
Norton rode up the bride path
leading through the Langdon plan
i tation to the old antebellum home
stead which, on a shaded knoll, over
looked the winding waters Of the Pearl
river. No finer prospect was to be had
In all Mississippi than greeted the eye
from the wide southwest porch, where
on warm evenings the Langdons and
their frequent guests gathered to dine
or to watch the golden splendor of the
dying sun.
The Langdon family had long been
a power In the south. Its sons fought
under Andrew Jackson at New Or
leans, under Zachary Taylor in the
war with Mexico, and in the civil war
men of that name left their blood on
the fields Of Antietam, Shiloh, the
Wilderness and Gettysburg. But this
family of fighting men, Of unselfsh
patriots, had also marked influence in
the ways of peace, as real patriots
should. Generations of Langdons had
taken deepest pride in developing tie
hundreds of acres of cotton iand,
whose thousands of four foot rows
planted each April spread open the
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1909-05-06

Eyes. do. from what I've aiready
heard, but | haven't heard very much
Of what the folks who advocate other
sites have to say. So until I've heard
all sides and made my own examina-
ton | couldn't give any one my final
answer. but Altacoola seems to have
the necessary qualifications"
Senator Stevens Is in favor Of Alta
coola," eagerly suggested Norton.
eyes, and that's pretty good argu-
ment in its favor" responded Lang
don.
Norton now excused himself. plead
ing an appointment with client at a
neighboring village. Waving farewell
to Carolina and Hope Georgia, who
stood at window. he rode away
1.-The old man is sure to be all right"
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"I'm not a bit like not seen real life
Cope Georgia" YET
Carolina, you must not think me
only your little sister now. have
seen life Haven't l spent a week in
Jackson?"
That's enough proof You know
all about life. FIN sure. Miss Hope
Georgia" smilingly remarked Norton.
Later, rising to join Planter Langdon
on the veranda, where he had gone to
smoke. the congressman gazed intent
ly at Carolina You will probably
forget your old friends when you en-
ter the dizzy social race in Washing
ton"
NO, Charlie, couldn't forget 70
anyhow You viii be there too.
shall depend on you a great deal
take me about, unless you are I'd
busy making speeches and fghtin
your opponents"
Again it was Norton's turn to d
inwardly amused at the political il
norance of the Langdon famil
Speeches? The first term congressman
uoeSn [ make speeches in NaShingto
because no one cares what he thinks
except the lobbyists, whose bushes
it is to provide new members with
complete set of thoughts. Neither doe
he have opponents-he is not consid
cred important enough by the veteran
to be opposed.
Skillfully approaching the subjed
which next to Carolina Langdon ha
been uppermost in his mind during bill
visit, Norton asked the senator cleo
on joining him if he did not believ
that the entire south would benefit 4
the plan to establish a naval base OF
the gulf was successfully carrie,
through.
Most certainly l do. and. as I sal
during the senatorial fight. the Who'll
country as well will be the gamer" re
sponded Langdon.
Don't you think the people VIII
want Altacoola chosen as the site hav
the best argumentsr' was the visitor
next question. the reply to which b
anxiously awaited.
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real life OF this
world, the life of
constant action
meeting new peo-
pie every day.
and pro minent
people. Balls, re-
ceptions, tie a s,
theater parties,
afternoon drives,
plenty of money
and pl e n TT of
gayety are what
l want. I'm not
a bit like Hope
G e orgia, who
thinks these ideas
are extray agant
because she has
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piled Norton, who
exercised cOnsid-
cradle influence
over the youth
through a long
a c quaintanceship
and by frequent
ly t a k in 6 him
In to his conf
dence, but this
country can take
pretty good care
of itself. In con-
gress we repre-
sentatives put the
job of saving it
over on the SEN
ate, and the SEN
ate hands back
the job to US. So
what's e cry
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silvery lined bolls in July and August,
and the ripened cotton fiber, pure
white beneath the sun. gave from a
distance the picture of an expanse Of
driven snow.
The Hon. Charles Norton had reason
for feeling well pleased with the world
as he fastened his bay Virginia hunter
to a convenient post and strobe up the
steps of the mansion, which was a
characteristic survivor of the 'old
SOUTH" the south of gilded romance
and of gripping tragedy. Now in this
second year of his first term as con-
gresham and a promising member Of
the younger set of southern lawyers,
he had just taken active part in Sc
curing the election of Colonel William
II. Langdon, present head of the fami-
ly. to the United States senate. though
the ultimate action Of the legislature
had been really brought about by n
lifelong friend Of Colonel LsnEdon, the
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1909-05-06

thing"
Still another thought occurred to the
Hon. Charles Norton. stevens elect
ed Langdon out Of friendship" he
chuckled gleefully. THAT will be well
worth telling In Washington"
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CHAPTER II.
THE WARS OF PEACE
"nIG BILL" LANGDON was the
X term by which the new sena-
tor from Mississippi had been
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CHAPTER 1.
PRACTICAL POLITICS.

That bids him 1out the law he makes;
That bids him make the law he iouts.
-Klpling.
The Marshall republican., 1909-08-06

You will find plenty OF Red Mark
Bargains in this department.
Ladies' patent, tan, and oxblood
Oxfords, Regular price 1895
sale price . S2.35
Ladies' Patent Vici and Tan OK
fords. Regular price $50
price $500
Ladies' Patent, oxblood and Tan
ankle strap Pumps, regular
price $500. Sale price 1.6os
Ladies' patent Vici kid oxfords
regular price $3.50, sale price 1920
Misses Tan Pumps, regular price
$1.98 sale price 100
Misses patent and Tan oxfords
regular price $1.75 sale price 1.4O
yMisses' patent and Tdn Pumps,
regular price $1.4S, sale price 1.2O
Children's patent and Tan Pumps
regular price $1.S5, sale price $40
Child's patent and Tan Pumps,
regular price $l.S5, sale price Ito
Child's patent and Tan oxfords
regular price $1.35, sale price Ito
child's patent and Tan Pu1ps,
regular price csc sale price . soc
This is a big saving to you as
all shoes have advanced more than
the amount OF our discount. Don't
fail to visit our shoe Department
during this sale as 1t will save you
money.
The Marshall republican., 1909-08-06
~ Buggies,
Surries Etc.

We want to sell every vehicle we
have before the fall season opens.
1t is our policy never to carry a
buggy over from one season to
another. We have a few left of
Case, Anderson Union and Banner
vehicles, all go during the Red
Mark sale as follows:
Our $3.50 Buggy, Worth
$4,000, sale price . . $42.75
Our $49.5O Buggy, worth $4,000
sale price . $44.55
Our $500 Buggy, worth $500
sale price . So SO
Our $67.5O Buggy worth $4,000
sale price 60.75
Our $3.50 Buggy, worth $500
Our $500 surry, worth $1,000
sale price . $3.50
Our $1,000 Surry, worth S125.OJ
sale price . 5000
Our $4,000 Surry, worth $4,000
sale price . 116 ID
All other items in this depart
ment such as Runabouts, Shafts,
tongues and Buggy and Surry har-
ness go at 10 per cent discount.
The Marshall republican., 1909-08-06
- Carpets,
TxA Rugs and
~ Mattings.

Our stock Of Carpets, Rugs, etc.
complete in every detail, we want
to cut the stock and have applied
the magic "Red Mark" Note the
results.
Our 25c Granite Carpet, yd :. zoe
Our sec Ingram Carpet, yd T. zoe
Our 4sc Ingram Wool filled Car
pet, per yard . 3se
Our SOC Ingram All Wool Carpet
per yard .,r. . 4oc
Our Csc Ingram best Atwood
Carpet, per yard ran eA'. SIC
9x12 Ingram Rugs . $4.19
sx11 Tap. BRUSSELS Rugs . $9.4s
sx12 Tap. Brussels Rugs $11.s5
9x12 Administer Rugs S17 rs
9x12 Smith Administer Rugs $3.50
20 bolts China Mating, Red mark
sale - ,tst. 10c yd
All other mating goes at 10 per
cent discount. 5fttgfi s
All our csc Lace Curtains go at S5c
All u $1.25 Lace Curtains go at csc
All our $1.4s Lace Curtains go at 1.15
All u S1,9S Lace Curtains 20 at 1,4s
All our $2,4S Lace Curtains go at 1896
All our $2.9S Lace Curtains go at t2.3e
All our $s.4s Lace Curtains go at 2.s5
All our $4.s5 Lace Curtains go at $40
10 per cent discount on all trunks
grips and hand satchels.
IA HHHHa..aE |. HtH-L H# WV L
The Marshall republican., 1909-08-06
~
O. Dry Goods

Warner Bros. Rust Proof Corsets
our &c grade . 79c
Warner Bros. $3.50 Corsets . $1.19
Warner Bros. soc Corsets our
47c Grade . acc
Rice Spool Silk, our Sc
grade . for Csc
Niagara" Silk Gloves our 4sc
grade sec
Jap painted Silk Fans, our Sc
grade &c or :. for 25
Best Calico per yard q. 1-2c
Red Seal" Bingham, our 12c
grade =. 9 1-2c
1 lot Val. and Torchon Lace Sc
value ~ yards for 4. Csc
1 lot Lawn Kimonos while they
last 2for Csc
All Zoe and 12c Lawns, Batistes,
and Dimity, per yd . . Sc
All lac and lie Lawns, Batiste,
and Dimity, per yd D.. 1Oc
All &c to SC Lawns, per I'd Sc
/ lot figured lawn, per I'D Sc
1 lot Iron Clad and Wonder hose
Csc value, special . 8 for SOC
10 per cent discount on all other
Ladies' and Misses Hose.
20 per cent discount on colored
wool dress goods.
10 per cent discount on Black
Wool Dress Goods.
20 per cent discount on all fancy
and colored silk.
10 per cent discount on all Black
Silk.
10 per cent discount on White
Goods, Table Linen, Towels, Nap
kins.
Final clean up OF all Lingerie
Waists. We have about 200 new
nobby waists, Lace and Embroid-
cry trimmed, valued up to $l.eS to
close out choice soc.
1 Lot Ladies' White ParasoIs
choice Csc
Ladies' Gauze Vests, 1Oc value
special -. 4hor Csc
20 per cent discount on all Laces
ind Embroideries.
All Csc Leather Bags . Ice
All 4sc Leather Bags +. soc
All csc Leather Bags +. roc
All $1.4S Leather Bags $1.10
rs bolts Linen finished suiting,
The Marshall republican., 1909-08-06
Furniture

item In this department is already
priced far below competition we
decided to include every piece o:
u furniture in this great Red
Mark Sale. This is your opportun-
ity to get a few e pieces of fur
.ure at a IA bargs:-
A good full sized Iron Bed, any
color, Red Mark special . $1.7e
A good Mattress . $3.50
A genuine brass Bed, 2-inch posts
easily worth $4,000 Red Mark
special . . . 1895
1t Is impossible to mention all
the various items. Suffice to say
we have any and everything you
want in this line, Dressers, Mantel
Folding Beds, Kitchen Cabinets,
Music Cabinets, Hall Racks and tree
Chiffoneers, Bullets, Side Boards,
Chairs, Divans, Folding Cou:hcs,
Dining and Center Tables in fact
any piece of furniture you can call
for all go during I'll, Red Mark
Sale at 20 per cent discount.
This positively e a saving
of from IS per cent to so per cent.
DON'T DELAY.