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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-08-14
TIMES-REPUBLICAN MARSHALLTOWN, IOWA
George ]. Allen, optical specialist.
DR. Burkart. osteopath. Il W. Main.

George J. Allen, optical specialist.
DR. Burkart. osteopath. II W. Main.
Elk chocolates are the best. Hoas
Drug Company.
w. G. Dobson, Of Montour. spent the
day in the city.
Mr. Lloyd Trimble, Of union. was in
the city today on business.
c. "A. seely, of Minneapolis, arrived
this morning, to remain until Sunday
night.
Mrs H. V. Speers returned this
morning from two months spent at
Seattle and California points.
Mrs. "A. R. Packer, who has been in
the city since the Packer family reun-
ion, returned to her home at Olin to-
day.
Mrs. Ben Davenport, of Des Moines.
who has been a guest of Mrs. c. "A.
Farmer for a few days, returned home
this morning
Mrs. E. Berggren and Miss Christine
Berggren left this morning for visit
with the formers brother, A. E. Berg
gren, at Minneapolis.
Mrs. c. Clark and son, Master Clyde,
went to Ottumwa today for a few
days visit with the the formers sister,
| Mrs. Mary Johnson.
"A. j. and c. E. Blink drove to the
city from Rhodes this morning. They
! say the crops enroute looked better
than they expected to find them.
William Farguson came down from
! Ida Grove this morning, on account of
the serious illness of Mrs. Samuel
Farguson, whose condition shows no
| improvement.
| The first car OF rock for the base
ment walls Of the new Central Church
of Christ has arrived from the LeGrand
| quarries, and is being transferred to
the grounds today.
Mrs. George Mech, of Timber Creek
township, who underwent an operation
for strangulated hernia at st. Thomas
hospital a few weeks ago, has recov-
cred sufficiently as to be able to sit
up some today.
4 y. I1d1upCOn went 10 NJ uSCatlne To-Day
for visit of two or three weeks with
his son, Fred, and family. Mr. Hamp-
ton has not fully recovered yet from
the injuries he sustained in being
struck by an automobile July II.
The Boomers Independent baseball
heam will play the Eagles baseball
team, both of this city, for the city
championship, at the fair grounds Sun
day, Aug. 10. Game called at $3.50. Ad-
mission 25 cents, ladies Is cents.
1 Mrs. g. w. Mccormack, who return
ed from Colorado a few months ago
went to Grinnell Friday evening for a
few days visit, after which she ex-
poets to leave for Kiowa county, Col
orado, to join her husband and daugh-
ter, who have claims there.
Mrs. F. ]. Ingledue. who has been
visiting a week at State Center, re-
turned home this morning, accompanied
by A. P. Fredin and daughter Lucille
of Pittsburg, Pa, who are visiting rel
atives here briefly prior to an extended
western trip. Mr.. Alfred Nelson OF
State Center, is also guest at the In
lr1e
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-08-14

Messrs. Ralph and Ray Scott and All
Andrews, Miss Fannie vogel and Miss
Mabel Bussard. left Friday evening for
a few days outing at Clear Lake.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-08-14

Miss Lulu Mccall. of Tama, was q
guest Friday night Of Miss Annie
Erickson
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-08-14

Car load peaches for sale Monday
i Telephone lat. e. E.i-Hood
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-08-14
Eastman kodaks al Newton.s.

DR.. Wood, eye. ear. throat. Glasses.
]. S. Wells spent the day at Mel
bourne
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-08-14

w. G. Dobson, OF Montour. spent the
day in the CITY.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-08-14

Elk chocolates are the best Hoas
10r,,e. cNox,,xnn,.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-08-14

Try one OF our meals the next time
you eat down town. Sundell.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-08-14

The Boomers Independent baseball
heam will play the Eagles baseball
team, both of this city, for the city
championship, at the fair grounds Sum
day, Aug. 10. Came called at $3.50. Ad-
mission 25 cents, ladies is cents.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-08-14

Mrs. q. w. Mccormack, who return
ed from Colorado a few months ago,
went to Grinnell Friday evening for a
few days visit, after which she ex-
poets to leave for Kiowa county, Coll
orado, to join her husband and daugh-
ter, who have claims there.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-08-14

Mrs. E. Berggren and Miss Christine
Berggren left this morning for a visit
with the formers brother, A E. Berg
gren, at Minneapolis.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-08-14

G. Hampton went to Muscatine today
for a visit of two or three weeks with
his son, Fred, and family. Mr.. Hamp-
ton has not fully recovered yet from
the injuries he sustained in being
struck by an automobile July IL.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-08-14

Ask for and see that your grocer or
butcher gives you Anchor Brand ham,
bacon and lard. Made by Britain
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-08-14

MI. IIUvu ITlr1DIe, OF UnlUn, was IN
the city today on business.
c. "A. Seely, of Minneapolis, arrived
this morning, to remain until Sunday
night
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-08-14
Ga1les.tlepnb
The City In Brief
Chamberlain. optometrist.
Picture framing at Simmons store.

For Sale - Chunk wood. G. L. Dur.
field
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-08-14

Mrs. George Mech, of Timber Creek
township. who underwent an operation
for strangulated hernia at ST. Thomas
hospital a few weeks ago. has recov-
cred sufficiently as to be able to sit
up some today.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-08-14

Mrs. Madison Bentley and daughter,
Virginia Louise, arrived last evening
from Ithaec, N. Y, for an extended
visit with the formers parents, Mr..
and Mrs. w. E. Smelling.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-08-14

Rev. ". F. Pitner went to Owasa
this o.ning, to attend and take part in
the quarterly conference of the Steam
boat Rock circuit of the Methodist
church. He will preach at Owasa TO-
night and at Iowa Falls Sunday.
The Marshalltown Steam Dye Works
want you to send them your clothes
that need cleaning and pressing. They
guarantee every garment that they
handle to be done in the most work.
manlike manner. Send them your next
suit
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-08-14

Five per cent farm loans. VIM. Battin.
Dance at Forney's hall Tuesday
evening, Aug. II, 1909.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-08-14

Girls wanted, at once IN sausage
DOM at packing house.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-08-14

The funeral Of Vienna Harvey, in
FAINT daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs Harry
Harvey, 414 Swayze street, will be held
Sunday at p. m. from tine residence,
instead Of at O'clock, Rev. c. H. Nor
riS officiating
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-08-14

The first car OF rock for the base
rnent walls Of the new Central Church
of Christ has arrived from the LeGrand
quarries, and is being transferred to
the grounds TO-DAY
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-08-14

Miss Isabel Shilliam, who came to
this city from Waterloo few weeks
ago. and was taken i'll of typhoid fever
q, day or two after her arrival, will be
discharged from st. Thomas hospital
Sunday, and return to her home
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-08-14

Mrs. C.. Clark and son, Master Clyde,
went to Ottumwa today for a few
days visit with the the formers sister,
Mrs. Mary johnson.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-07-10

and IN giving series of farewell en-
tertainments to his relatives and
friends Although a time limit was
set within which the offender was ex-
pected to depart this life, it was not
considered good form to defer until
the last day; neither was it proper to
display undue haste.
Honorable End to Life.
Theoretically, the yellow cord was
supposed to provide a way for the of
fender to take his own life by strang-
ulation; but usually a different means,
like one of the subtle and deadly
poisons long known to orientals, was
actually used. After death the body
of the man thus "honored" would be
buried with full official honors. If one
failed to die within the specified time
he was stripped of all honors and his
immediate family degraded, and he
then would die by the hand of the exc
cutioner
This was the function of the yellow
cord in ancient times, as I have heard
it described by Chinese friends of
mine; but not for very many years
has it actually been employed. In
fact the function is now obsolete, and
while it's theoretical symbolism sur
wives, it is doubtful if it ever again
will be carried out, or that Chinese
seriously expect it to be.
However, it has nominaIly been
brought into requisition in quite re-
cent times. 1t was reported to have
been sent to Ii Hung Chang after the
disastrous debacle of the Chinese
army in the last war with Japan, when
the venerable statesman was also tenn
porarily stripped of all his high hon
ors. But whether the cord was sent
to Ii or not, he merely retired to his
native province, where he was sup
posed to purify himself by commun-
ing at the tombs of his ancestors;
and in a short time the difficulties of
the Picking government compelled it
to recall him. and to intrust to his eX-
perienced hand the negotiation of the
treaty of peace between Japan and
China, which was signed at Simon
Oseki.
Lis Return to Power.
After his success, by inducing the
Intervention of France and Russia, in
preserving the territorial integrity of
the empire. Lii was restored to full
honors, which he retained until his
death. The last previous instance
which I can recall of the presumed use
of the yellow cord was in 1901, follow
ing the Boxer" uprising, when, upon
the insistence of foreign powers that
some high Chinese officials be pun
ished for alleged completely in attacks
upon the foreign legations at Picking,
Prince Tuan and others were supposed
to have received it; but all of them
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catac1ysm, and that Yuan would place
himself at the head of the modern
army, which he created, and seize Pc
king. 1t is possible, had he been so
disposed, that Yuan might have &C
complished such a coup d'etat. But his
conduct under the circumstances is a
complete refutation of adverse concep-
lions of his ambitions and character
He chose the patriotic course, and
proved his devotion to his country by
quietly accepting his dismissal and re-
firing to his native province, where he
has since lived.
For the last few years he has direct
ed the foreign policy of the nation,
and none knows better than he the de-
signs focused upon China and the in
fuences which seek her dismember-
ment There is slight reason to doubt
that the first sign of internal disorder
would have been the signal for occu-
patton of the country, and possibly the
capital, by foreign troops, the excuse
being that it was necessary to protect
foreign interests and inhabitants. In
fact it is well known that two nations
which now are aggressing upon
China's territory had forces of occupa-
ton modified ready promptly to seize
any excuse which offered
America to Be Considered.
Curiously enough, it is probable that
the attitude of the Washington admin
istration toward certain matters then
under consideration contributed to
Yuan's downfall. A special embassy,
headed by Tang Shaggy, had been
sent to Washington, ostensibly to
thank the United States for renounc-
ing the unpaid part of its share of the
Boxer indemnity, but really to pre-
sent China's side of the Manchurian
question. and to endeavor to enlist
Americas support in resisting Russian
and Japanese entertainments upon
China's sovereignty The Picking gov
eminent was very uneasy about
Japan's policy (and still isl and was
seeking a closer understanding with
the United States, and Yuan had led
the Picking government to believe that
such an entente could be arranged and
that it would assure the integrity of
the empire. Yuan, therefore, was per
soaally responsible for the special
embassy. and the pro-American thesis
Of Chinese diplomacy as a means to
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person who IL being punished viii
make great outcry when in reality
he hardly feels the blows Yet he dare
not omit the groan, which Ii the out
" 81 Testimony of his suffering under
plnfsrxEfpt. Should the culprit fail to
btlI ~ II " it is considered a refiec-
zion upon the court, and the magis-
trate may order the number of blows
to be doubled, and to be laid on in
earnest So IL any Chinese official
should be sure that every one in China
will make a pretense of taking the
it is nothing more than a severe i'm
perial reprimand-
Yuan a True Patriot
Yuan is inimical to the Manchu fac
ton, as is any Chinese who displays
extraordinary ability; he also is dis
liked by the remnant of the antipro-
gressive cabal which sees in reform
the end of it's influence; and, further
more, he is hated by an extreme fac
ton of reformers which considers him
too conservative None of these in
f1uences alone could have accomplished
Yuan's dismissal, but all of them to-
gether, added to the supposed desire
of the regent to retaliate for what he
considers the humiliation of his broth
err, the former emperor, and aided by
some casual international complica-
tions, made it possible.
The sensation which Yuan's dismis-
sal caused is still fresh in mind; as
are the pessimistic forebodings which
it excited. Some thought that it would
precipitate the long-expected internal
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-07-10

SO far as / know are still living in re-
urement and disgrace. although there
is no reason to suppose that their sit
uation except for loss of face" is
very uncomfortable.
As illustrating this somewhat pc
culiar idea of the Chinese I recall the
daily scene in Chinese police court,
where misdemeanants are tried and
punished, usually by so many strokes
of a bamboo stick administered imme-
diately after passing of sentence, in
the presence of the magistrate. Guilty
miscreants, anticipating conviction
generously wad their clothing with
cotton, so that the strokes of the cud-
gel will infiict no serious bruises; and,
furthermore, sometimes, by bribing
the bailiff, will induce him to lay on
the blows very lightly, although with
apparent vigor- These little evasions
are perfectly well understood, yet the
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-07-10

much as heralds in Europe in the
middle ages. The function frequently
was accompanied by a banquet at
which the recipient of the fatal cord
was host. and when it was considered
a violation of etiquette for any one
present to refer to or appear to under
stand the tragic nature of the mis-
sion.
These preliminaries over, the mes
senger would deliver the cord; it
would be received without any display
of emotion, Gndeed, it was considered
good form to feign pleasure), and the
messenger would depart During the
interval from the receipt of the sym
boil until the day when it must be
acted upon the recipient would be per-
mitted apparent liberty, although ac-
tually kept under strict surveillance,
and this period usually would be de-
voted to putting his affairs in order
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-07-10

tide over 4 critical period In its his
tory.
At this Juncture Japanese diplomacy
became active and the Washington
government was somehow induced to
accept Japan's theory of the situation.
The sending of only half the fleet to
China, which was a distinct slap, and
the refusal of the Washington admin
istration to give any definite assur-
ances to Tang Shaggy followed Tang
Shao-yi, I understand, tried to get the
Washington government publicly to in
terchange notes with China somewhat
after the manner of the Root-Takahira
communiQue, but this proposal was
declined, while the state department
ambiguous agreement with Japan in
volving the fate of China, while refus-
ing openly to give similar assurances
directly to China herself.
Efforts to Save Yuan.
When England and the United
States awoke to the fact that Yuan
had been thrown" they began a be-
lated scramble to save him. The
American and British ministers at
Peking after failing to secure united
action of the entire diplomatic corps,
and after communicating with their
governments, took joint action and
made representations to the regent by
inquiring if Yuan's dismissal might be
construed to mean that China intends
to alter her foreign policy. This inter
vention was well meant, but coming
at the time it was rather unfortunate,
and had the effect of preventing any
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-07-10

immediate amelioration of Yuan's dis
grace by creating a situation which
would make it appear that any elem
ency was due to foreign pressure. The
ineptitude of England and the United
States in this matter must have
caused many quiet smiles in diplomat
ic circles in the far east, and especial
ly the neat way in which Japan again
scored at the expense of her ally; not
the first time, by any means, since the
PRONUNCIATION of the new alliance.
And so, despite the efforts of Eng
land and the United States to save
him, Yuan went into retirement; and
speculation about the political situa-
ton in China since then has chiefly
concerned itself with the question of
how long the Peking government can
continue to manage without his ad-
vice. That he eventually will be re-
called is an impression which has
been steadily growing during the last
three months; consequently the rumor
that he has received the yellow cord
must be received with incredibly
That such sentence will be carried
out is uncomfortable. If there should
be the slightest chance that the Picking
government, at the instigation of
1uan enemies, should prevail upon
the regent to adopt severe measures
toward the retired statesman, the
humanitarian sentiment of civilization
would rise in his defense.
Concerning the reported dispatch of
the yellow cord to Yuan, I may quote
an expression of his own made to me
when saw him, and when he dis
cussed the situation of China and her
relation to the world with unusual
frankness and acumen-
I'm her effort at REFORM" he said.
China must break through and dissi-
pate many old traditions and customs
which now hamper modern progress,
but if the west really is sympathetic
to our ambitions in attempting to
appreciate conditions here it will find
it necessary to abandon some of its
superstitions about China"
OF western superstitions about
China 1 can think of no better ex-
ample than the state of mind which
takes very seriously the report that
the yellow cord has been sent to
Yuan. and that this presages his early
death.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-07-10
More eroomcorn Grown.

On account of the extremely high
price which is being paid for broom
corn, and because of the increased de-
mand for it, dealers say that the acre
age this year will be three times more
than last year. Dealers are now In
the broomcorn country contracting for
crops. They report that farmers in
the sections visited, southwestern
Kansas and northwestern Oklahoma,
will not be through with the planting
until the latter part of July. The
growing crop will not be available for
market before the last of September
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-07-10
Intricate Inland Work.

R. w. Dewing of Wichita has just
completed an intricate piece of inland
work to which he has devoted the best
part of three years. The article is a
beve1ed front dresser in which is laid
81, 035 pieces of wood. He secured
wood from every part of the world to
use in his work. One of the pieces is
from the Inflated Maine and another
from a block house on San Juan hill.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-07-10
Workman DIGS up ~ Quarters.

While making an excavation for a
sidewalk, in Wichita, Grover Hatfield
threw out a spade full of money, which
consisted of 20 quarters that were
minted in 1877. He continued to dig
in the same spot until he had found
IA coins. All of the coins were quart
ers and made in the same year. They
were found at a point that was not
more than six or eight inches under
the surface.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-07-10

- patches from Picking that
the Regent, Prince Ch'un has
sent an imperial messenger
bearing the yellow cord to
Yuan Shih Kai will excite
worldwide interest for sew
eral reasons, writes Thomas F. Mil
lard in the philadelphia Ledger. There
is unusual solicitude Tor this eminent
Chinese statesman; international con-
siderations of Importance are believed
to be involved with his fate, and the
rumor illustrates the survival of one
of those curious customs which West
erners habitually associate with the
so-called mysterious east
AS it's alleged use in this connec-
ton intimates, the yellow cord takes
place with the yellow jacket, the pea.
cock feather, the ruby button, and
other ancient symbols of the Celestial
empire to which extraordinary signifi-
canoe is attached, and which are pop
ularly supposed to be confined to
China. The west hears from time to
time of how higher Chinese officials
have been endowed with or deprived
of such honors, and its estimation of
the Importance of these events de-
ponds upon whether a practical or
comic opera view of Chinese politics
is taken. To many westerners these
political symbols assume a romantic
and mysterious aspect, to others they
SAVIOR of the preposterous- Both of
these estimations are incorrect; for
when scrutinized they are, like most
oriental customs, found to be almost
exactly parallel, in their practical eff
fects, to contemporaneous Western
customs.
Matter of Etiquette.
The yellow cord is symbol at
like many old-time cereEoniaIs of
court etiquette in Europe become
much modified in modern times. It's
legendary functions confine its opera
ton to members of the imperial fami-
ly and to officials of vice-regal grade,
and its exercise always has been a
prerogative of the throne; thus to re-
ceive yellow cord was, in a sense, a
sort of melancholy distinction, and
was presumed to open a way for hon
orable exit from this life to persons
who had unforgivably offended the
emperor, and whose elevated rank or
considerations of state placed them
above ordinary legal processes.
The old method was attended by
considerable ceremony The symbolic
cial messenger of high rank, who was
accompanied by an imposing escort,
and who upon arriving at his destina-
ton was received by the unfortunate
official with ambassadorial honors,
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-07-10
A kansas Hotel Man Dead.

Washington J. Mowry, 80 years old,
a pioneer hotel keeper of Kansas, is
dead at the home of his son in Kan
sas City, Kan. Mr.. Mowry was born
in Oxford, n. Y. He came west in
1870 and was part owner of the Will
der House in Fort Scott. In 1871 he
took charge of the Central Avenue
hotel in Arkansas City.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-07-10
Messiah Director OF Preach.

Prof Samuel Thorstenberg, director
of the Messiah Chorus and teacher of
piano in Bethany college, has decided
to leave Lindsborg, for a year, at
least. Prof. Thorstenberg has been
teacher at Lindsborg for Is years.
He has accepted a call to the First
Lutheran Evangelist church at James
town, n. Y In his resignation to the
board of directors of Bethany he has
asked for a years leave of absence.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-07-10
Pitchfork Tine in Head.

The 16-year-old son of James Smith,
residing at Reedvil1e, near Pittsburg,
met with very serious injury as the
result of fall from a load of hay by
which a tine of pitchfork was fore
ed into his head.