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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-09-14

advantage but the average preacher Is
the worst paid public servant unless
We except the school teacher.
This condition lacks excuse It is
bad for the public and bad for the
preacher, bad all around. Perhaps the
preachers are to blame in some part
for this condition. They throw them
selves too much upon the people and
float rather than swim. If there is to
be a meeting of ministers some one
comes ahead of the meeting to beg
that the homes of the town where the
meeting is to be held be opened to en-
terrain the visiting clergy. Sometimes
urging is needed to induce the resident
sisters to open the doors. And the
mere fact that urging is needed is
enough to condemn the practice.
A bunch of newspaper men gather
hotel and register SO do the hardware
men and the various other organiza-
tions. For the matter of day or night
they do not feel that it is necessary
to ask for entertainment. The clerks
do it, the rural carriers do it, the poor
est paid among salaried men in or
CARNATIONS do it. They ask no odds
of anybody and they attain an indie
pendent position thereby.
The preacher ought to he paid
enough to be self supporting and in
dependent. He ought to insist on be-
ing hired worthily as he should be
worthy of his hire. He ought to get
enough to live decently and save few
dollars. He should not be forced to
seek entertainment in private homes in
order to keep a dollar or two or to look
forward TO the slender appropriations
for superannuated ministers as the
fragile and only barrier between him.
self and the poor house.
1t is time for the minister to insist
on his place in the world as a man
among men. He should insist on COM
mensurate pay to his abilities and the
labor he must perform. He should get
as good wages as a travelling salesman
and be able to pay his own expenses.
There is no excuse in this country and
under the prosper Gus conditions Of the
country why preacher of the gospel
who is worth a good salary shouldn't
receive it. And it is up to him to in
sist that he does receive it, that he
gives no occasion for any to see him as
as regards wage and entertainment"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-09-14

of an answer, whoever 1t was turned
and ran up. followed-it was dark
but as turned the corner at the
top figure darted through this door
and closed 1t. The bolt was ON my
side, and pushed it forward. It is q
closet, think" We were in the upper
hall now. 'If you will show me the
electric switch, Miss lines, you would
better wait in your own room"
Trembling as was, I was deter
mined to see that door opened. I
hardly knew what feared, but so
many terrible and inexplicable things
had happened that suspense was
worse than certainty.
81 am perfectly COOL" said, ''and
am going to remain here"
The lights flashed up along that end
Of the corridor, throwing the doors
into relief. At the intersection Of the
small hallway with the larger, the cir
cular staircase wound its way up, az
II 1t had been an aftertkought Of the
architect. And just around the cor
ner, In the small corridor, was the
.oor Mr.. Jameson had indicated. /
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-09-14
THE LODGES.
MASONIC NOTICES.

n MASONIC NOTICES.
xHVisitors always welcome. :,
NNHa1l over 1857 West Main.
MARSHALL LODGE l0s A. F.. g. Al
M.-Regular communication Friday ev<
ening, Sept. IL, o'clock.
G. Hoeclk, w. n
II. S. Lawrence, Sec'y.
SIGNET CHAPTER No. 80. r. A. M
Stated convocation Monday, Sept. 20
q. II. Boggie. II. =.
l. s. Millard, secy. i
KING SOLOMON COUNCIL q. q q
M.-Stated assembly Monday, Sept. 20s
8 p. m.
A. d. Mesker. r. !. n.
L T. Forbes. Rso.
ST. ALDEMAR CoMMANDERY No.
30 e. T.-Stated conclave Tuesday ev-
ening, Sept. 2I, 1909. at 8 o'clock.
+. M. Wilbur, e. G..
Fred Wallace, Rec.
CENTRAL CHAPTER No. 81. o. -.
S.--Regular meeting Wednesday, Sept.
IL. at p. m.
Mrs. Geo. Downing. W. 4
Edna G. Fularton. eecx.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-09-14

l writing mad been partly OOICerate0,
was part of letter-.-the lower half of
a sheet, not typed, but written in a
cramped hand.
by altering the plans for
rooms, may be possible The best way,
in my opinion would be to--the plan
| for-in one of the-rooms--chi
ney.
That was all.
"Well?" 1 said, looking up. "There
is nothing in that, is there? A man
ought to be able to change the plan
of his house without becoming an OBJ
pect of suspicion"
There is little in the paper ITSELF"
he admitted; "but why should Arnold
Armstrong carry that around, unless
it meant something? He never built
a house, you may be sure of that. If
| it is this house, it may mean anything
from secret room"
ITO an extra bathroom" said
scornfully. Haven't you a thumb
print. too?"
81 have" he said with smile, "and
| the print of foot in a tulip bed, and
, a number of other things. The odd
est part is, Miss lines, that the
| thumb-mark is probably yours and the
footprint certainly"
| His audacity was the only thing
that saved me; his amused smile put
me on my mettle, and ripped out a
perfectly good scallop before | an
swered.
why did l step into the tulip bed?"
l asked with interest.
You picked up something" he said
good humoredly, which you are 60
ing to tell me about later"
Am /, indeed?" l was politely Gu
rious with this remarkable insight
of yours, wish you would tell me
where shall find my four-thousand-
dollar motorcar."
Il was just coming to that" he
said "You will find it about 30 miles
away, at Andrews Station, in a black
smith snop, wnere 1t is being re-
paired"
laid down my knitting then and
looked at him.
and Halsey?" / Eanaged to say.
I'VE are going to exchange infor-
nation" he said. Il am going to tell
you that, when you tell me what you
picked up in the tulip bed"
| We looked steadily at each other: 1t
was not an unfriendly stare; we were
only measuring weapons. Then he
smiled little and got up.
with your permission" he said. 81
am going to examine the card room
and the staircase again. You might
think over my offer in tbs meantime"
He went on through the drawing
room, and l listened to his footsteps
growing gradually fainter. l dropped
my pretence at knitting and, leaning
back, thought over the last As hours.
Here was l, Rachel lines, spinster, a
i granddaughter Of old John lines of
revolutionary days, D. A. R., Co
lonial Dame, mixed up with a vulSar
and revolving crime, and even at
tempting to hoodwink the law! Ger
tainly l had left the straight and mar
row way.
was reused by hearing Mr.. jamie
son coming rapidly back through the
drawing room. He stopped at the
door.
Miss Innes," he said quickly, will
you come with me and light the east
corridor? / have fastened somebody
in the small room at the head of the
card room stairs"
l jumped up at once.
you mean-the murderer" I
gasped.
Possibly" he said quietly, as we
hurried together up the stairs. Some
one was lurking on the staircase
when went back. l spoke; instead
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-09-14
PREACHERS SALARIES AND EXPENSES

Bishop Spellmeyer, addressing con-
ference of ministers at Winfield told
them that their salaries We're. on the
average, too low. Just what the per-
sonnet and ability of this conference
may be is to be estimated by those
who know the particular men and their
work. The bishop probably knows as
much about it as any one and his esti-
mate is to be accepted.
He might have said it to any con-
ference. The average salary is too
low. A few churches exist In every
conference able and willing to pay suf-
ncient and even big salaries. The aver
age minister, however, doesn't get a
good salary. He is pinched and press
ed for the means to keep up decent
appearance To be sure there are
plenty. OF preachers who might be
blowing corn to their own. and others
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-09-14

Pineules are for all kidney, liver
bladder, rheumatic and urinary COM
plants. They assist in separating salt
and water with their poisons from the
blood. They act promptly. Sold by
B. A. Morgan's drug store.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-09-14
Keen Out Of Debt.

Pay all your bills. Look every man
in the face, conscious that you owe
the world no more than it owes you.
Be indebted for nothing but love and
even that be sure you pay in kind
and that your payments are frequent.
DE Witt Talmage.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-09-14
a~ ~ N7-.>>
Warninu,

Do not be persuaded into taking any
thing but Foley's Honey and Tar for
chronic coughs, bronchitis, hay fever,
asthma and lung trouble, as it stops
the cough and heals the lungs. Nc
Bride & VIII Drug Company.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-09-14
cuiIt Revealed.

Johnny, do you smoke cigarettes? 2"
II d-d-do l-l-little, sir" stammered
Johnny. paling beneath the tan OF the
baseball field.
The boss flxed him with his eagle
eye. Z.
Then gimme me one," he said. Il
left mine on the bureau"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-09-14

The finest tea grown in the world is
"Salada" Tea. Sold only in sealed
lead packets. At all grocers. Trial
packet 10 cents.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-09-14

Iowa cities and towns that are pay
ing 50 plus per yard for brick paving
can't be blamed for sitting up, and
taking notice at the prospect of good
concrete paving for S1.225.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-09-14

A careful reading of the list of no.
sbles who will accompany Taft on his
tour fails TO reveal either the name of
Nelson w. Aldrich or that of Joseph
G. Cannon
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-09-14

Rockefeller says there are more OPP
portunities for the boy now than when
he was lad That may be a good
guess, but how can Rockefeller know
anything about it from his changed
point of view?
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-09-14

What we want in the pole contro-
versy is more cold facts and less hot
air.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-12

The pending measure proposing what is called 'the corporate excess tax, contemplateS the taxation of manu- featuring corporations up to their full value, as is the case with bank, in surance and trust company stocks. Un- der it, they would pay to the State the surplus over the amount paid by them to the towns. Hence the char acterization, corporate excess tax" In Massachusetts, such a method is pursued and, it is alleged, without in
 jury to the manufacturing industries.
 If the several towns should advance assessments to full valuation as is re- quired by the law. passing them upon the market value of stocks when as certainable. the proposed corporate excess tax,'' for the States benefit, would be inapplicable. In fact it is eminently probable that after the first year in which the State should fix val nations, they would be accepted and adopted by the towns. Corporations would also probably prefer to pay this "excess'' tax to the towns in which they are located, unless the State rate should be less than the town rate.
 But it is not exceedingly probable that this pending measure will pass.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-12
ROOSEvEI.TS ONE GREAT
 SUCCESS KNOCKED OUT

That crowning success of the RooSe- welt Administration, the $29, 900 fine Imposed on the Standard Oil Co.,, by U s. Judge Landis upon charges of re- batting, has now been overturned by the higher courts. It was first re- versed as excessive by the Circuit court of Appeals, then the U. S. Su- preme court refused to interfere, and now upon retrial the case is thrown out of court, unless the Taft Admins tration, discovers some means of car rying it to the Supreme court, which is exceedingly improbable. The costs of the protracted litigation fall upon the government.
 The basis of this last decision is that there did not exist any established freight rate upon oil shipments. the the Interstate Commerce commission and the latter body not having taken steps to remedy the omission. It does not appear whether or not these two emissions were intentional. Of course. could be no relating. The government contended that there was an establish a rate of IS cents and that the Stand - V VII So.B PaksA 0@<t 0tSCA@iS-e Al PiON ed the latter point but failed, in Judge Anderson's opinion, to prove the other.
 And thus the s2s,24o.ooo fine falls to the ground and the Standard Oil Co.,, stands acquitted. Its imposition was hailed as the great success of the Roosevelt Administration's antitrust war. In fact. it was the only one of any great importance. Had the ac- quittal occurred during the Presidential campaign of 1908, it might have ex- ercised some material influence. Now it may only increase the anxiety of the EK-President for an early beginning of his anti-lion war.
 When viewed in connection with the virtual suspension of the antitrust law to permit absorption of the Ten nessee Coal and Iron Co.,, by the Steel Trust, the record of the late Adminis- tration in antitrust matters dwindles to almost microscopical proportions, except in noise and fury.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-12
Fairfield County News.
Darien Favors water-works.

Darien Favors Water-Works.
 There was a town meeting in Darien, Monday night, to act upon the bill now before the Legislature authorizing the town to establish waterworks and to issue bonds not exceeding $75,000. The meeting unanimously approved the bill The Noroton Water Company, a private corporation, has charter rights in Darien.
 Measles in Stamford.
 That measles has come pretty near to being epidemic in Stamford during the past month might be inferred from from the latest reports of principals of the public schools. Most of the sick children are convalescent but the disease while it lasted, spread all over the town. In the graded schools, no less than 932 cases of sickness were reported.
 Destroyed By Fire.
 A barn at Stamford. owned by the estate of Wiegand Frey and occupied by Barnet Wolf. a baker. was burned was burned with it. The loss is esti- mated at about s1O0O. ThtN, was in surance on the barn and its contents.
 Mrs. Scott's Case.
 All unfavorable report came from the committee on claims at Hartford Scott, of Bethel. for remuneration for injuries alleged to have been sustained by being struck by a stray bullet at the state rifle range. The report was tabled. Senator Lattfmer said that the application had not been ed within the required time. Senator Peck said he had introduced the bill at the in stance of the military company at Danbury and also of the corporation counsel. and at conference 1t had been agreed to ask for $500. He thought the stated should compensate Mrs Scott to at least a sufficient amount to cover medical attendance due to the accident.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-12

wholly for the use of the several states" A bill to similar effect has been introduced in the Connecticut General Assembly. Many States now levy inheritance taxes, among them Connecticut.
 Should President Taft's recommenda- tion of a Federal inheritance tax be adopted by Congress, and if the rate should be large, it would be necessary for the states to repeal their inheri- tance taxes. for we may safely assume that neither the Federal nor the State government desires or intends the vir- tual confiscation of estates. Wrong ful in principle. combined Federal and State taxes upon inheritances would be doubly wrongful in effect
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-12

In Washington dispatch, Represen- tative Hill who is a member of the Ways and Means committee and has participated in the construction of the tariff revision bill to be reported to the House next week, is said to have favored protection for the interests of his constituents but have generally been open to compromise Some of his colleagues have also favored their home interests, without being open to compromise.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-12

Ex-Senator Platt who recently stat cd that Senator Root would probably succeed him as the boss of N. Y. Re- publicanism, says also that he does not think Gov. Hughes 'has enough judg- mnet to be the leader" and that Ex- President Roosevelt s'may butt in,'' being always great for that.'' Clearly MT. Platt does not entertain any very exalted opinions of Messrs. Roosevelt and Hughes.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-12
TWO IMPORTANT CONCLUSION

The Wallace fatality which occurred Thursday morning leads to these con- clusions:
 That the use of mufflers should be strictly required at all times and un- der all conditions on the public high ways.
 That racing of all kinds on the pub lie highways should be prohibited, un- der penalties approximating at least the punishment for manslaughter.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-12
He Was Polite.

= It was once told to a certain king of England that Lord Blank was his po- litest subject. 'I will test him." said the king and showed Lord Blank to the royal carriage. holding the door for him to enter first, which he did. You are right" said the king. "A lesser man would have troubled me with cer- emony"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-12

Speaker Banks is endeavoring to harry the work of the House commit tees, in order to shorten the session. But one committee, that on Incorpora- tfons, is said to be pushing its work and reporting promptly to the House. Generally speaking, legislators and es- pecially the chairmen of committees are firm believers in the virtues of pro- orastination.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-12
TICKET SALE FOR
 TRAVELLING SALEsMEN.

TRAVELLING SALESMEN. Tomorrow is the last day of the sale of tickets for the theatre party of Bridgeport council United Commercial Travellers. for the production of 'The Travelling Salesman" at Smiths thea tre on Thursday evening of next week. There has been a large sale already but some choice sittings are left and in order to obtain them the general public should purchase tickets at Hayes & BettS' tomorrow. The box office at Smiths theatre will be open all day for the exchange of the tickets purchased. On Monday the public sale opens so those who want desireable sitting should obtain their tickets to- morrow.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-12
W & l
BERMUDA ns.s.n sas $2O ."s "s

First Class--Including Berth and Meals The Most Delightful Resort in the
 Wor1d-Ideal Climate All Year
 The Garden Spot oG the World
 Less than two days from New York by the magnificent nineteen knot twin screw ocean flyer "Prince George" (equipped with wireless), the fastest and most comfortable steamer to Ber- muda Sails every Thursday at II am. CAREFULLY NOTE THESE FACTS:
 SS. "Prince George.'' Strictly first class passenger and mail steamer. Car ries no cattle or offensive freight. The Fastest, Steadiest and Most Comfort able Steamer to Bermuda. Handsome booklet and full particulars of
 THE BERMUDA-ATLANT S. CO A STATE ST., NEY YORK
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-12

All kinds of rumors as to the tariff revision bill are afloat. We doubt if any of them are well founded. They may, however, be shrewd guesses. AS suming that such is the fact, it would appear that the measure will be much less of revision downward than was expected.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-12
AppetfxfnE

Mary. bring Dr. Preachit some more jelly"
 "Shure. mum, an I split the whole lot on the pantry floor, mum. and yez has eat all I could scrape up, num- Brooklyn Eagle.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-12

Foley's Kidney Remedy will cure any
 case of kidney or bladder trouble that
 is not beyond the reach of medicine. Cures backache and irregularities that
 if neglected might result in Bright's disease or diabetes. F. B. Brill. local agent.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-12
Granted a Divorce.

Foley's Honey and Tar cures coughs quickly. strengthens the lungs and ex- pels colds. Get the genuine in yell low package. F. B. Brill, local agent.
 35
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-12
Litchfield County News.
I1rdiciaI Decisions.

Judge George W. Wheeler has hand ed down his decision in the case of the town of New Hartford vs. the New Hartford Water Company, finding for the defendants to recover costs. The
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-12
: FPfenda.

Never judge person by his relatives, but by his friends One isn't responsi- ble for his relatives. Be they good, bad or indifferent. they are thrust upon him, but friends are self chosen, and what they are so is the person
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-12

You cannot raise culture and scandal tn the same brain.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-12

Mr Maxim, the inventor of the so- called noiseless gun, declares that ap- prehensions of assassination herewith are unfounded. "No silencer," he says sshas been could very we'll be fitted to a revolver" for "the construction of a revolver with it's chambers open at both ends prevents it's equipment with silencer.. Rifles only are thus equipped, and the use of such rifles for assassination. at least in cities, would be impracticable.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-12

case was an action brought to reopen a former judgment in the settlement of taxes, fraud and collusion between the Selectmen and water company being alleged
 The case of Albert E. Kirkbride of Hartford vs. Mrs. Bessie A. Bartz of Torrington, an action to recover $500 and interest on a, promissory note, was tried before Judge Welch and jury in the court of Common Pleas, We'd nesday. The jury returned a verdict to recover the full amount of his suit.
 Dead Man Identified.
 An accidental discovery Wednesday night has established the identity of the man found dead in the Torringford woods. His name was George Dr1nan, probably a resident of Providence, R. I.
 Granted a Divorce.
 Mrs. Minnie Atwood Buckland, for merly of Woodbury but at present resident of Poughkeepsie, N. Y., has been granted a divorce from her hus- band, Frank Buckland, of Thognaston-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-12
WARNING

 Notice is hereby given that a special of Fairfield will be held at the Town Hall in said town on Saturday evening. March 18th, 1909, at eight o'clock for the following special purposes, to-wlt' To lay a tax to meet the current e1- penses of the Town and any appropr1- ations heretofore made or to be made at said meeting: To authorize the Selectmen to DOT row in the name and behalf o1 the town a sum not exceeding $1o,00o, and to give notes of the town for Sucn sum as may be so borrowed:
 To consider and act upon the quest ion of abating the taxes assessed against the Bridgeport Fresh Ar Asso- ciation:
 TO consider. and act upon the quest ion of widening the highway near the res;denr, eof George Reinecke in South port;
 ion of nrovfding fire escapes for school TO instruct the Selectmen in relation to claim presented against the town bv Mrs. Charles G. Sherwood;
 T>o consider and act upon the quest ion of widening or strengthening the highway at Nichols Terrace so called: To consider and act upon the quest ion of widening the highway from FYfnt,s corner to Sasco Hill
 Dated at Fairfield, Connecticut, this 9th day of March. 1909.
 CHARLES s. FOX,
 HARIsE7S A. ROWE
 EDWARD B. MCREHOUSE, Selectmen of the Town of Fairfield.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-12

The International Conference on State and Local Taxation held in To- ronto, last october. declared that in her1tance taxes should be reserved
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-12
There is Only One
sBROMO QUININE,'

That is LAXATIVE PROMO QUI- NINE. Look for the signature of E.W. GROVE. Used the World over to Cure a Cold in One Day. 25c.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-12

WANT ADS. GENT A WORD