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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-25
socIALIsTIc DEMONSTRATION
Spanish Government Issues Statement
 on Ferrer Matter.

Madrid, October 24.-Severa1 thousand republicans and socialists headed by Deputy Alexejandro Leroux, chief of the republicans in Barcelona, paraded the principal streets of Madrid today, in pro- test against ex-Premier Maura's policy. A similar demonstration occurred at Sar- agosa, but there were no disorders
 The Imparcial liberal organ, an- nounces that the Morocco adventure is to be pushed no further. The government has made public the documents in the Ferrer case in the form of a brochure which has been sent out broadcast
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-25
NEW ATROCITIES
 IN THE CONGO

Brussels, October 24.-Few atrocities in the Congo have been revealed by an of ficer of the rubber company He charges that between 1907 and 1909 number of the company's agents tortured and killed many natives, posted armed sentries chained and imprisoned the natives to force them to work and burned villages The minister of the colonies has ordered an inquiry.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-25
Fire Destroys Town.

Asheville. N. O.. October 24.-The bus mess part of the town of Andrews, near Murphy, was almost wiped out by fire last night. Six buildings were destroyed on which the insurance was small
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-25
N. coLvER DIES.
Was President of Florida chautauqua
 Association.

De Funiak Springs Fla. October 24.-N Colver. formerly of Chicago, secretary of the Florida Chautauqua association, disd hAxA this morning. axed q years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-25

sOnHE1AHEn ON FACE as
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Moroccan Red Tape.

Official correspondence in Morocco Is couched in a very fowery and fam boyant style It is interspersed with a variety of meaningless adulatory phrases that tend to confound the real meaning of the epistle. For example. an order to the minister of finance to contract loan begins thus:
 "In our present letter God increase his power and make the glorious sun and his moon glitter in the Armament of his felicity we have authorized our incorruptible servant Chere follows name) to contract in the name and on the behoof of the treasury (heaven f1l! iN loan of -" etc.
 Considering that the "1ncorruptible servant is filching as much as he pos sible can fSem the treasury 1t is cer tainly nee hry to pray that "heaven fill it."-Ld1don Graphic.
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The Long Bamboo.

An Englishman was once rallying a native of India upon his faculty in ly- ing. The native at once replied: "Why, sahib, we are all more or less liars in my country, and if one tells story another immediately caps It. There were two young men of my country who had a boasting match. and one said, My father is so rich and has so many horses that his stable is of such extent as to take a horse eleven months to go from one end stall to the other 'Shabash, brother re- piled the second boaster, that is very good. My father has bamboo so long that he can sweep the clouds away with it when they obscure the sun in harvest time.' HI, hi" ex. claimed the first. That Is very won- derful, but. pray. brother, where does your father keep such long bam- boo| Why, you stupid was the an swer, in your fathers stable, to be surev"
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The Donkey on the Staue.

'1t's curious" said q theatrical man axer who had experienced many ups and downs "how the stage develops jealousies. I once had show on the road in which 1t was necessary to make use of a horse and a donkey, We got the animals we'll trained for their parts, and on the opening night they gave a first class performance On the following night, however, we were unable to get the donkey to move out of the wings. Prince, the horse, went on without any trouble whatever. but Jack-that was the name of the donkey-could neither be coaxed nor driven out before the footlights. We finally had to go on with the perform ance with the donkey left out After the show was over we got together and tried to find out what had been the matter. Nobody could offer an ex- planation until one of the stage hands happened to pick up program, which showed that Princes name was print- ed in the same kind of type we used for Jack. We got new lot of pro grams the next day with the donkey's name printed in type which was near ly twice as big as that which we used for the horse. After that we never had the slightest trouble. Chicago Record Herald.
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W ct a Success.

The manager of the subscription book department was telling of some of his experiences. "The funniest case I remember" he said, was that of an applicant for, a job at book canyassina from whom l expected great things He made careful study of the litera turs we supplied him with and was very enthusiastic. Judge of my sur prise when the first morning he went our back he came and handed in his resignation.
 But you should not be so easily discouraged 1 told him. Few make success at the start, and you ac. knowledge that you went into only two places.'
 Only two,' he said lugubriously One was real estate agent, who per suaded me to sign contract for two lots in Fizzlehurst. and the other was tailor, who sold me a suit of clothes I didn't want And, shaking his head mournfully, he mumbled Good day and went out. ut."-Lippincott's.
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The Great Vidocq.

Vidocq, the great French detective, was born In Aras In 1775. He began life as baker and early became the terror of his companions by his athletic frame and violent disposition. At the same time he was notorious thief, and after many disgraceful adventures he enlisted in the army. In 1796 he re
 turned to Paris with some money, which, however, he soon squandered. Next he was sentenced at Lille to eight years hard labor for forgery, but re- peatedly escaped, and In 1898 he be- came connected with the Paris police as a detective. His previous career enabled hig3 to render important serv- ices, and he Has appointed chief of the safety briga.is'. chiefly composed of re- prieved conFiets, which pursed Paris of the many dangerous classes. In ISIS he received a full pardon, and his connection with this service lasted un- til about 1928, when he settled at St.
 Mande as paper manufacturer Soon after the revolution of 1880 he became a political detective, but with little success. In 1S4S he was again en- ployed under the republican govern ment. but he died penniless in 1857.
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Improvad thu Qnnortunitx.

The Empress Eugenie had long en. treated Napoleon III. to confer upon Rosa Bonheur the cross of the Legion of Honor. He had refused because he did not wish to found precedent for bestowing it upon woman. Being called across the border into Spain, Napoleon made Eugenie regent in his absence, and she, with woman wit, took advantage of her authority to con- fer the honor upon the great artist. Napoleon laughed on hearing his wifc's confession. but the act stood.
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Success Magazine.
Redundant Particulars.

Cleveland people consider the name of their town sufficient as an address without the addition of Ohio, and one protesting against the use of the name the folly of redundant particulars. Tt reminds me-" he said, "of the fussy Englishnan who went up to St. Peter and said, I'm from London And then, for fear the saint might mix him up with somebody else, he added
 London, England, you know That riied the good old gatekeeper. From London, England, eh? he said. Well, Mr. Man from London. England, you're knocking at the wrong door. Your new address is Shepl, Birthstone coup- ty, Doninion of Lucifer! "-Exchapge
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-12-01
The New Roarder,

What did you say your name wasr inQutres the landlady in hoarse whts per.
 Camp"
 Ladies and gentlemen. this is Mir Grant"
 She waves you to vacant chair. The young lady on your right drops ( half bow. The young gentleman to your left drops u pork chop. Thus, amid covert sneers, supercilious glances and general awkwardness, you take your place among an alien people
 "A hash house introduction always reminds me of a minstrel show" de- clares the humorous boarder. Be seated, gentlemen; know each other and be acquainted"
 Whereat you must smile
 "Chase the COW this way" continues the humorous boarder in time honored reference to the milk pitcher. whereat Tou must guffaw.
 You are always master of ceremo pies." says a young lady bosrder to the humorous one As for me, I'm too timid"
 "Wby are you timidT'
 "Oh, I'm SO littlew
 Sweet goods come in small pack ages"
 "So does poison"
 Fine old repartee! After dinner you ascend to your hall bedroom and won. yyyil hn h4 gv, F. ls company. But you know you will Within month you will be lending money to the humorous boarder and perhaps have a love affair started- Puck
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-12-01
In the. Hands of the Law.

An lmpecunious young lawyer re- gently received the following letter from tailor to whom he was in. aebted:
 Dear Sir-kindly advise mo by return mail when l may expect remittance from you in settlement of my account Yours truly, J. SNIPPEM. The folloEVr of Blackstone immedt ately replies:
 Dear Sir-I have your request for ad. vice of recent date and beg leave te say that. not having received any retain or from you, I cannot act in the premises. Upon receipt of your check for s25o shall be very glad to look the matter up for you and to acquaint you with the results of my investigations. am, sir, with great respect. your most obedient servant
 BARCLAY B. COKE Success Magazine.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-12-01
Tho Gnu In the Zoo.

They've got gnu in the zoo. Ets a now gnu. That is to say. no one ever knew 1t there before. When it arrived 1t had very little coat. Consequently 1t was in state of gnudity; hence, this new ditty we als composing on the subject. But now 1t is no longer gnude. That new gnu knew some thing and grew new coat for tho cold weather. If some people knew what that new Nubian gnu knew, they would keep their hair on.--London Scrapa
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-12-01
His Ambition.

'~Tommy," said a visitor to the five year-old pride of the household, what would you do if you were president of the United States?"
 II wouldn't let anybody wash my neck or comb my hair" was the prompt reply.-Exchange
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-12-01

We are authorized to announce c. NJ. Philpot as a candidate for re-elec- tion to the office of Sheriff and Collec- tor of Jefferson County, subject to the action of the Democratic primary
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-12-01
FOR ASSESSOR

We are authorized to announce l.. T. SaNee as candidate for reelection 10 the office of assessor of Jefferson seunty, his candidacy being subject to the action of the Democratic primary, Dec cember 1.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-12-01
Modeat Modern Man.

Whatever may be said of the modern man, he cannot be said to be lacking in modesty. While the ancients did their the gods, we do our best to demon strate that we have descended from monkeys.-Paris Journal.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-12-01

We are authorized to announce James Gould as candidate for re- election to the office of County and Probate Judge, his candidacy being subject to the action of the Dem ocrat- ic party at the primary, December 1.
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Merely Local.

Young Thomas. afflicted with green apple pain in his midst. thus explained his condition to his mother: "MotAec, Two got an awful bad pain right h the middle of my stomach. but ths rest of me feels fnev-LppincottV.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-12-01
For County Treasurer.

We are authorized to announce Cur ran M. Nichol as candidate for an CT, his candidacy being subject to the action of the Democratic primary.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-12-01
For County and Probate Clerk.

We are authorized to announce John H. Shelby as candidate for an endorsement term as County and Probate Clerk, his candidacy being subject to the action of the Democra- tic primary.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-12-01

We are authorized to announce Evan Parnell as a candidate for constable of Vaugine township, his candidacy being subject to the ac- tion of the Democratic party at the primary election, December 1.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-12-01

The Graphic is authorized to an- nounce c. D. McAllister as candi- date for Representative from Jeffer- son county, his candidacy being sub- feet to the action of the Democratic party at the primary election De- cegnber l.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-12-01

Ihe most complete line of Iron p>as, Heaters, Cook Stoves and Denses to select from. Prices as low as is consistent wjth honest nef. ehanaishg. Reap | Crawford Fuzni. tSee Co. M.1e.1A.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-12-01
importance of Towels.

Do you fully realize the importance of the vowel "e" in English? The in- scription, "Prsrvyprfctmnv vrkpthsprcp tstn," over the Decalogue in an Eng. fish country church puzzled people for POO years. Pepper 1t properly with ''e's" and you may read, Preserve. ye perfect men; ever keep these pracepts ten" Easy, isn't it?-Boston Globe.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-12-01

We are authorized to announce Thomas c. White as a candidate for reelection to the office of Represen. tative from Jefferson county, his candidacy being subject to the action of ihe Democratic party at the pri mary, December 1.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-12-01

We are authorized to announce w. ]. Lee as . c~~Stdate s--- c.srciut clerk fkJefferson county, his candidacy bAg subject to the action of the Der 1.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-12-01

The Graphic is authorized to an- nounce Hon. s. A. Miller as 8 can- didate for reelection as Representa- tive from Jefferson county, his candidacy being subjet to the action of the Jefferson county primary to be held December 1.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-12-01
FOR REPRESENTATIVE

We are authorized to announce Tom Parham as a candidate for rep resentative. his candidacy being sub ject to the action of the democratic primary election December 1.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-12-01
For County and Probate Judge.

Sidney J. Hunt, as candidate for County and Probate Judge, subject to the actio.l of the Democratic primary.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-12-01
Ills System,

Wife-John. there must be lot of iron in your system. Husband-Why do you think so2 Wife-Because you invariably lose your temper when you get hot.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-12-01
ANNOUNCEMENTS
For Circuit Clerk.

We are authorized to announce Angus F. McNeill, of Redfield, as . ,andidate for Circuit Clerk, subject t. the action of the Democratic primary.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-12-01
FOR CONSTABLE

The Graphic is authorized to an- aounce Frank Stewart as a candidate for reelection to the office of consta- hle of Yaugine township, his candida cy being subject to the action of the democratic primary, December 1.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-12-01
FOR REPRESENTATIVE

The Graphic is authorized to an- nounce w. B. Pinney as a candidate ing subject to the action of the dem- ocratic primary on December i.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-12-01
For Sheriff.

We are authorized to announce Edgar Brewster as candidate for Sheriff and Collector of Jefferson County, subject to the action of the Democratic primary.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-12-01

We are authorized to announce G. E. Lytle as candidate for Circuit Clerk, subject to the action of the Democratic primary.
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His Objection.

The Lawyer--Madam, what is your age? The Opposition dnterrupting)- Your honor, I submit that my honor able opponent is melting the witness to perjury ry.-Cleveland Leader.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-12-01
FOR REPRESENTATIVE

We are authorized to announce Jndge E. J. Kerwin as a candidate for representative, his candidacy being subject to the action of the democrat @c primary election December l.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-12-01

In this WoelA one must b. . 1o(ls too klnl . = kind saoaGA-1ass
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Mean Comment,

MeaH komnenTs IT.: Ella-Her face speaks for itself. Stella-Yes. and 1t is pretty plain talk Chicago NeWA
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-05-01

day. He was 65 years old andNhad been
in poor health for several years. Mrs.
Keller died about a year aSo. They
have four sons, all living away from
here. Two were at the funeral.
In a few days Mr. ]. b, Wilson and
wife will leave for a trip to England,
their former home. Mr.. Philip Mohr
will visit the fatherland, sailing at the
same time.
Mr.. Henry Boiling, who recently
bought the Frank Chadim property,
has erected a large barn and remod-
eled and enlarged the house. He now
has a very fine residence.
Nfr. Bohling has sold his 200-acre
farm for $l07 per acre, and expects to
spend the remainder Of his days in
town.
Messrs. George and Charles Kraft, of
the Kraft Clothing Company, who have
q dozen or more stores scattered over
the state, spent q few days of this week
with their mother, at the old home
here. George is located at Fort Madi-
son, but will move soon to Kansas
City. Charles is at Glenwood.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-05-01
MT. VERNON HOPEFUL.
Outlook Seems Bright for Sewer sys
tenn and Disposal Plant.

Special to Times Republican.
Mt. Vernon, May 1.-The committee
appointed at town meeting two
weeks ago, has had a survey of the
town made for a sewerage system.
Prof. T. N. Williams, of the college,
and j. d. Wardle, late city engineer for
Cedar Rapids, a Cornell graduate, d.
rected the engineering work. The coll
lege students from the engineering de-
partment worked the surveys. Two
lines of sewers, one on the north side
and one for the south side of town,
uniting at the east near the electric
light works, and extending the joint
line of sewers to the stone quarry,
were run out. The entire length of
mains was 1886 feet and large
enough to accommodate town Of 81
500 people. OF course this does not
include laterals. A good sized septic
tank will admit of enlargement, when
necessary. The total cost is estimated
at from $4,000 to $4,000. This does
not include laterals. Should the bids
prove as low as the estimates on the
plan, a sewer system and disposal
plant are assured.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-05-01

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You go to bed with it and get up with it.
It is common in the spring or on the return Of
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q It is due to an impure, impoverished or de-
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Hoods sarsaparilla is the specific remedy
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Thousands know by experience annually that
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removes that tired feeling, gives new life, new
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Begin taking Hood 8 at once. It is no trouble
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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-05-01
CONCLUDES NOT TO lNcREAsE
ASSESSMENT OF MoRRElL
PACKING COMPANY.
COMPROMISE AGREEMENT
FINALLY Is REACHED
Real Estate Stands 40 Assessed and
Personality is Fixed at 365oooo In
stead of 100000, a. Propo.sd-oth-
er Firms Raised and Frat Figure.
Are Juaslsd.
pecial to Times-Republiean.

Special to Times-Republiean.
Ottumwa, May 1.-The increase in
the assessment Of the Morrell Packing
Company by an enormous percentage,
which threatened to cause the COM
pany to build a new plant elsewhere.
mas not been made. 1t was proposed to
increase the assessment for personal
property to 100000.
Taxes of the city of Ottumwa were
juggled in various manners by the
council sitting as the board of review
or equalization. Some assessments
were increased over the figures of the
city assessor; many we're left as he as
sessed them; others were made lower
than at first assessed by that officer,
and lastly, the board saw fit to exempt
considerable properties that In their
eyes We're entitled to freedom from tho
burden Of taxes. The board heard re-
marks from a committee of Ottum-
wa business men relative to the pro-
posed increase on the John Morrell &
Co. plant, and following this period, the
board began the arduous task of fin
ally adjusting the taxes as increased.
The labors were completed at
o'clock a. m, and except for a brief
recess for lunch at / o'clock, the work
was not interrupted.
Bank Shares Assessed.
1t was the ruling Of the board that
the increases in the assessment of the
national bank shares should stand.
This action increases the taxable val
ue OF the shares of the First National
Bank held 10y numerous individuals
from 500 per share to $3.50. The OF
tumwa National Bank shareholders
will be required to pay assessment on
their shares at value of $3.50 in
stead of $3.50 and the Iowa National
Bank shareholders are increased from
s112.50 per share to $134.
A committee of citizens addressed
the board relative to an adjustment OF
the proposed increase on the Merrell
plant The gentlemen asked the board
to consider carefully the magnitude of
the Morrell plant and what it means to
the city, and their opinion was that
hundred per cent increase, which
would be 100000, at this time was as
much as the city should increase the
plant The board was shown that the
Morrell plant, il the proposed increase
would stand, was being assessed out
of proportion to all other increases,
and the matter os gradual increases.
instead Of great leaps, was referred to.
When the matter came up for final de-
cision in the course of consideration Of
the other increases, the board COM
promised on the increase being to
s650,000 the real estate standing as as
sessed by the assessor and the increase
being wholly on the personal proper
ties.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-05-01
MapIeton Items.
Special to Times-Republican.

Mapleton. May 1.-The Monona
County Sunday School Association
held its twenty-f1rst annual convention
at the Presbyterian church II Maple
ton Thursday and yesterday about
seventy delegates were In attendance.
James Henry died at his home in
NaLleton Tuesday evening. The fun
eral was held yesterday and the body
was taken to Ute for burial. Mr. Henry
was 81 years old, and had been a res
ident of Monona county for twenty
seven years.
Mapleton and Charter Oak win play
ball at the fair ground park In Maple
ton next Sunday afternoon.
The corner stone of the new Catho-
lie church will be laid Sunday, May 9.
The business men Of Mapleton will
close their stores at o'clock, be-
ginning May 8.
S. E. Courtney went to Colfax for
treatment the first of this week.
| DR.. H. F. Nourse attended the meet
ing of the Sioux City District Dental
Association Monday. He was elected
treasurer of the association.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-05-01
Mount Vsrnon News.

Special to TimeS-Republican.
Mt. Vernon, May 1.-The Cornell
College conservatory Of music was the
pioneer Of May festivals west Of Chi-
cago. This year the dates are May
20, 81 and %. Beside a fine line of
seloists. the Thomas Orchestra, Chi-
cago's pride, the Cornell orchestra. and
the Cornell oratoria of $50 voices, will
participate. Director II. A. Miller
promises thta this shall excel the Mag
festival of last year, which was pro-
nounced the best of long line of sue
cesses.
| Miss cordia Stevenson has put out
on the sea Of literature a new musi-
cal craft. "The Necessity" This Jour
nal is devoted to public school music.
She is amply competent to fiji a long
felt want.
Cornell has had two games Of base
ball. The first she took from Morning.
side, on a score Of 4 to 8, and the Sec
ond she lost to Grinnell. to o. Her
tennis team laid Coe In the ehade four
matches out Of six
Summer school at Cornell opens
June 10, and closes July 80. There are
eighteen teachers.