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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-10-11
Local Weather Record.

Rough autumn weather arrived with
a rush Sunday, and continued today.
accompanied by cold wind. The max
imun temperature Sunday was 81.
which was the temperature at 1880
O'clock in the morning. The tempera-
ture continued to drop during the day,
the lowest point being 80. Saturday 3
maximum was 81. The temperature at
: o'clock this morning was 40. Sundays
rainfall was 90 OF an inch. Saturday
rs OF an inch Of rain fell and Friday
the rainfall was .2s OF an Inch, maxi
ing total of 1872 inches for the three
days.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-10-11
MAYOR INGLEpuE AND FOUR OF.
FlcERs FILE BONDS IN DIES
MONIES.
SUM OF $1,000 REQUIRED
IN EACH OF THE CASES
C. c. St. Clair, Cashier of First Ma
tiona Bank, and L. c. Abbott, Be-
come Joint securities-shaw's Bond
Also Filed-others Expected During
Afternoon.

Special to Times Republican.
Des Moines, Oct. lin the federal
court here, by noon today, the five
Marshalltown officers recently indicted
by the United States court at Daven-
port, on a charge of conspiracy to pro-
vent federal officer from performing
his duty. had filed bonds in the sum
of $1,000 each.
The bondsmen for Mayor o. L. In
gledue, Deputy Sheriff C. b. Mason.
Assistant Chief of Police Michael Clark,
Sergt. II. G. Goodale, and Officer Frank
Haas, were l.. c. Abbott and c. c. st
Clair, of Marshalltown, acting jointly
A. B. Shaw of Marshalltown also
filed his bond. 1t is expected that the
bonds in the other cases will be filed
before the close of business late this
afternoon.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-10-11
cltix.ne Lumber company.

Have the largest and most complete
stock OF white pine. yellow pine. cy-
press and Ar lumber. red cedar shingles.
Portland cement. limo, plaster. sewer
pipe, doors. windows and mouldings IN
central Iowa.
Our purchasing department buys for
thirty different yards In Iowa. We
share with the consumer the benefits
we derive from our extensive pur-
chases OF stock Come and see us be-
fore purchasing elsewhere. Citizens
Lumber Company. 3e6 Market street.
Marshalltown, Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-10-11
LARGE SHIPMENT FURNACES.
The Lennox Furnace Company's Torrie
Zone Furnace Goes to Ten States.

The Lennox Furnace company's Torrie
Zone Furnace Goes to Ten States.
Shipment OF furnaces ON Saturday
covers a wide range of territory. the
largest shipment going to Portland,
ore. Below are the points to which con-
signments We're made:
Portland, Ore, car.Zearfng. Iowa.
Decatur, Ill. STORY City, Iowa
Falls City. Neb. Winchester. Ill
Montour. Iowa. Streator, Ill.
Fairbury, Neb Maxwell, Iowa.
Harris, Iowa. Mitchellville. Iowa.
Minneapolis, MINI. kclrney. Neb.
Gainesville. Texas. LeC;range, Ind.
Monmouth, III. Relle Plaine, Iowa.
Audubon, Iowa. Wellrnan. Iowa.
Des Moines, Iowa. Springville Iowa.
Pierce, Neb. Nevada. Iowa.
Princeton. III. Effingham. Ill.
Indianapolis, Ind Table Grove, I'LL.
Union, Iowa. Omaha. Neb.
Portsmouth, Neb. Dayton. o.
Blue Rapids. Kan. Geary, Okla.
Williamsburg, Iowa Albert Lea, MINI.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-10-11
os.ruAaY.
SNYDER.

wilham Clarence Snyder, aged Z
year. son OF Mr.. and Mrs. Marion sny-
der. I'll East Boone. street. died Sum
day morning at Q o'clock. Short fu-
neral services were held at the home
at O'Clock this Afternoon, Rev. W. II.
Scott officiating. Tho body was buried
IN Riverside.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-10-11
SALOONS ARE WARNED
County Attorney Esermayer Serves
Notice of Decree on saloonists and
Warns Them to Close or Contempt
Proceedings Will Begin.

All of those who are named in the
injunction DEGREES, which were issued
by Judge Parker, Of the district court,
against the three Clifford and the old
Ill saloon, were served with notice of
the DEGREES by County Attorney Eyer
mayer late Saturday night. These
notices not only formally notified lie
saloonists of the issuance of the in
functions, but it also warned them that
unless they closed they will be cited
for contempt.
Acting on the advice Of their after
neys no attention was paid to the
notices, and the saloons were opened
as usual today.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-10-11

day was very precarious, as she was
entirely unconscious.
Mr. and Mrs. W. NJ. Moore, Of Glenn
ons, spent Saturday in the city with the
latters sister, Miss Nellie Stewart.
Rev. w. f. Pitner. pastor of the
Methodist Episcopal church, is tenn
porarily domiciled at 10S North First
street His telephone is $50 green.
The East End Bible class will meet
Tuesday afternoon at 8 o'clock with
Mrs. f. Clemens, sos East State
street
Mrs. Emil Seleine left this morning
for Granville, Sioux county. called by
the serious illness of her sister, Mrs. n.
Neuroth.
Mrs. E. w. Stone, 207 South Third
avenue, is very seriously i'll. suffering
with a severe stomach disorder She
shows a slight Improvement today.
Mr.. and Mrs Robert Buchwald re-
turned home Saturday evening from
Green Mountain, where they have been
for weeks visit at the Peter Cober
home.
The Ladies' Cemetery Aid Society
will be entertained Wednesday after
noon by Mrs. w. w. Wood and Dr.
Exile Burkhart at the formers home
Ill South Second street
Miss Nettie Hayzlett matron of the
Home for the Friendless at Cedar Rap
ids, spent Sunday in the city as guest
nf t1nn fo mil of %
Haylett and of Miss Amanda Redel.
Mrs. William Stubbs, living one mile
southeast of Green Mountain, enter
tanned thirty-five friends of her son
Verne Friday night, in honor Of Mr..
Stubbs' 21st anniversary. The hours
were spent with music and games, and
refreshments were served.
| Miss Mabel McGwire, auditor in the
supreme headquarters of the Royal
Neighbors of America, at Rock Island.
ILL.,, arrived in the city today and will
visit briefly with her sister, DIR. A. c.
Fry Miss McGwire is on her way
to Lincoln. Neb., to visit her par
ents, Rev. and Mrs. w. w. McGwire.
Mrs. D. X. Reynolds. who has been
visiting her daughter, Mrs. e. H. Stew
enson, at Eldora, for a week, returned
hobme Saturday evening accompanied
by Mrs. Stevenson. The latter will
visit for a week with her mother and
sisters, Mrs. w. NJ. Maier and Mrs. w
A. Wilcox.
Mrs. Nellie Miniter- Mailman was
hostess at a linen shower for Miss Jo-
sephine WEIGH, who is to be married
soon, at, Mrs. Hallinan's apartments
over the Marshalltown State Bank. Her
guests, who numbered twenty-five
were entertained socially during the
evening, and the hostess served re-
freshments.
Mr. and Mrs w. H. Devine of Arthur
Ida county, former residents of this
CITY, are here for short visit with
Mrs. James Hart, in this city, and Mrs
J.. L. Harrison. of LaGrand, sisters OF
Mr.. Devine. Mr.. Devine was former
Iowa Central fireman; and left here
seven years ago. He is at present
farming.
Rev. and Mrs c. H Morris went tc
Tama Saturday evening, where they
took the Milwaukee special bound fol
Of the Church Of Christ. which begaI
today. On the same train with then
was a large delegation from De:
Moines and Drake University. Rev
Mr.. Morris is ito have charge of {
Drake banquet and the Drake Uni.
versity exhibit in Exhibit hail. and Mrs
Morris is to give a paper before the
c. w. B. M. at the convention.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-10-11
RACES NEXT SATURDAY.
Postponed Driving Club Matinee to Be
Held This Week.

The matinee of the Marshalltown
Driving Club which was to have been
held last Saturday, but which was post
poned on account of the rain, will be
held next Saturday afternoon at the
fair grounds. The first race will be
called at 1880 o'clock.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-10-11
NEW BOOKS

With the Approach Of Winter Readers
Of Fiction Will be interested In tho
Many New Books They Can Obtain.
From now ON and thru the winter
The Hull Company Will make a special
effort to keep all the latest books In
fiction on the shelves OF their ciroulat-
ing library. 4 new shipment of the
latest books has just been received. II
you are not member OF our ciroulat-
ing library we wish TO have you join.
Call and get acquainted with It.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-10-11

You cam learn by a look thru the
stock of Hart, Schaffner & Marx
clothes shown by Henry Pappe, what
a variety Of new patterns are to be
had in mems clothing fabrics.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-10-11

Mrs. Peter Seglem, of Radcliffe, who
has been visiting in this city for three
weeks with her daughters, Mrs. Charles
Gustafson, Mrs Edward White, and
Mrs. Louis ,Troster, returned to her
home today.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-10-11

Mr.. John Wallace, of Barnet, VT,
arrived in the city Friday to visit for
several weeks with his cousins, Mrs.
Margaret Clement and Mr.. Bruce WAL
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-10-11
I''tI;llllfs- t,eppbltll'l.
The City In Brief

1917.
George ]. Allen, optical specialist.
Telephone Jones' wall paper store for
window glass;
w. p. Cover who is very seriously
Ill, is no better.
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Don't forget Jones wall paper store
will put in your window glass.
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For Sale-Canvas. porch tent, almost
new. Inquire at Skegg's wall paper
store.
Mrs. Rabe and Mrs Hollenberg, of
Hubbard, are in the city visiting
friends.
DR.. and Mrs. G. w. Miller spent Sun
day with Mr.. G. A. Scarborough, at
Written.
The executive board of the Y. M. G..
A. will meet in the club rooms Tuesday
evening at 1880.
r. w. Chamberlain is in Chicago this
week, buying Christmas goods and at
tending lectures.
Fifty barrels of lime, good for brick
or stone work, at 60 cents per barrel.
City Fuel Company.
The Tuffree Music House will be
open every evening until o'clock dur
ing the next two weeks.
For Rent-Furnished room, perfectly
modern, first class location, close in.
Address j. S.. care T.-R.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-10-11

John Davidson. manager of the
George F. Kirby farm, left today for
Kentucky to buy a car load of horses
and mules for work on the farm.
Our office will be open Monday, Oct.
III, until p. m. No discounts there
after. Marshalltown Light, Power &
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-10-11

The Eastern Star Circle. which was
to have met Tuesday, has postponed
its session until further notice.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-10-11

burners for wood, and three or four
others for hard coal. Schmidt
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-10-11

For Rent-Furnished room. perfectly
modern, first class location, close in.
Address j. S., care T.-R.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-10-11

The Tuffree Music House will be
open every evening until o'clock dur
ing the next two weeks.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-10-11

Frank, the 7-year-old son of Mr. and
Mrs. Frank F. Frederick, 100 North
Fearth street, who has been critically
sick of Inflammation of the bowels for
a week, is improved today. 1t was
thought Sunday that the lad could not
live, but his condition today is encour-
aging.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-10-11

e'It11e1y VHH scv7EiS''''1s
Mr.. and Mrs. w. NJ. Moore. Of Glenn
ons, spent Saturday in the city with the
latter's sister, Miss Nellie Stewart
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-10-11

The condition Of Mrs. Seth zug to-
day was very precarious, as she was
entirely unconscious.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-10-11

Mrs. Emil Seleine left this morning
for Granville, Sioux county. called by
the serious illness of her sister, Mrs. N.
Neuroth
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-10-11

Ladies. why do you worry over
housecleaning? Let me clean your car
pets, rugs. tapestries, ETC., with my
Ideal vacuum cleaner. Saves dust and
worry. Satisfaction guaranteed. Phone
ITO yellow. Carl b. Hayzlett.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-10-11

Rev. w. f. Pitner. pastor of the
Methodist Episcopal church, is tenn
porarily domiciled at 1O3 North First
street. His telephone is $50 green.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-10-11

Mr.. j. G. Bristol spent Sunday in
Fort Dodge, going to see his new
grandson, born to Mr.. and Mrs George
Bristol, of Fort Dodge Mrs. j. G. Bris-
toll, who has been visiting for two
weeks at Fort Dodge Storm Lake and
Wall Lake, accompanied Mr. Bristol
home today.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-10-11

Fifty barrels of lime, good for brick
or stone work, at 60 cents per barrel.
City Fuel Company.
The Cairo bulletin., 1909-09-22
BY CAIRO g. THEBES RAILROAD
CONC CHANGE IN ORIG.
lNAL LIST.
Matters in Statu Quo AS To Situation
At Bridge and Change of Own
ership - Plenty of
Money.

Stockholders Of the Cairo & Thebes
railroad company held a meeting last
might and reelected all the directors
and officers The latter are f. \.
Smith. president j b. Magee, vice
president, F. G. Pink treasurer. Judge
W. S. Dewey secretary. W l.. Pom.
eroy. auditor
Reports were heard ana the affairs
.ot the company were found to be in
excellent condition, especially as to
finances, there being plenty of money
lin the strong box.
No definite information was given
out as to the prospects regarding thu
property. 1t seems to be understood
however, that the road will be com
pleted as planned The grading in
Cairo will be resumed this week BIS
the Cairo Sand and Gravel Co. anil
pushed to speedy completion The
grading outside the city to Thebes is
finished excepting five mile stretch
on which little work needs 10 he done.
As vet ties and rails have not been
contacted fof. ''"en - fe 'f
Thefe nave 'hern mo developments
lately eithei to confirm 81 dtscredit
the reports current some time ago
that the property had been or would
be acquired by the Goulds or the Fris
co-Rock Island system; but that an
understanding of some kind had been
reached with reference to crossing
the Thebes bridge was indicated by
the Springfield dispatch given in this
paper some months ago stating that
the road would cross the bridge via
the c. &1E. / tracks, from Santa re.
The Cairo bulletin., 1909-09-22
OFFICERS ELECTED ELECTR|CI7Y KILLS
MULE COMES IN CONTACT WITH
LIVE TROLLEY FOST
AND DlES.
Negro Boy Jerked Away in Nick of
Time-FalIing Trees Make
Trouble In Two
.riaces.

There was serious disorder in the
| electric wire system Of Cairo yester-
day caused primarily by the wind and
| rain storm tree was blown down
on Twentieth street which tore down
: the trolley wire OF ;;Ie street railway
and caused stopping of cars for
! some time A limb was torn from a
tree on Eighth street near Walnut
llast evening. which fell on a live wire.
j breaking it and it swung about spIut,
itering fire for a time and a menace to
people on the street. until it was cut
down by a Iineman.
Mule Killed.
| R1It the most serious incident in
this line happened about G:a3 o'clock
last evening in front of Buchanan's
feed stable on Washington avenue
near Twentieth street. resulting in
the death OF one of Mr.. Ruchanan's
mules. The animal was sta lding near
one Of the iron posts to which one Of
the wires holding mp the trolley is at
tached Either acciden lIy or pur-
posely the animal tor ed his neck
to the post and was stricken dead,
falling in a head to the ground never
moving a MUSCLE or altering a sound
! latter he had fallen. A large crowd
soon gathered and there was some
| difficulty keeping new Corners away
from the Give" post A negro boy
had narrow escape being jerked
away Just as me was ABOUT to put his
hand on the post The Traction Co s
trouble man who was on the ground
in little while. caught the hoy Just
IN time
The carcas Of the mule was taken
charge Of by the conpany's men and
hauled awy.
The cause Of the trouble is said to
nave been that THE porcelain insula-
ton knob. which breaks the wire
leadngs from the trolley to the post.
was defective or became disarranged
ana that wind and rain caused con
nection to be established which per
united the powerful current to reach
the post and pass into the ground.
That a terrific heat was established
/ in the brick pavement around the
base OF the post was apparent from
the fact that the moisture for some
distance around was converted into
steam and rose in clouds around and
over the body Of the mule.
1t is understood that careful in
spection of the wire system in being
made and all necessary reconstruction
will be done to render the system
safe,
The Cairo bulletin., 1909-09-22
SOME FALL OPENINGS
Millner2 and Dealers in Ladies' Gar
ments to Display New Lines
Thursday and Friday,

Mrs. c. H. Bracket will hold her
annual FAN Opening in Millinery
Thursday, Sept % The fall line o!
hats is very extensive and consists of
numerous sizes shapes and STYLES all
Of the latest There win be about 800
aats shown at this opening
Other stores will have their open
ings Thursday and Friday, Sept 20
and -
Kaufman Bros. will show a very
complete and UP to date line of fall
and winter hats and ladies' roady-to-
wear garments. all of the latest styles
and best materials.
The Samuel White Dry Goods Com
pany will display a fun line of suits.
skirts and other novel and up to date
garments for women.
The Cairo bulletin., 1909-09-22
FOOTBALL CURTAIN UP
Sig Colleges Start Work For the 1909
Struqgle-How the Westerners
Line Up.

Chicago Sept. 2t-The football sea
son started in the west today and
college students were ont in force tc
see the doings in all of the camps
,Eycry school started actively tc
make use Of two weeks preparation
for the first games on Oct. 2.
Reports from all of the conference
colleges indicated something more
than the average prospects. When the
."Mg eight" teams got together Chi
.cago AM Minnesota took their places
of last fall as the foremost contend
ers for the Western title
Wisconsin is distinctly with the
leaders. and Illinois is another con
tender this year Indiana and Pur
lue both seem due for a winning sea.
son while Northwestern is likewise
cheerful and Iowa seems to be bettei
than usual
The Cairo bulletin., 1909-09-22
y SOCIAL o4ND Personal y

/ f. J. SnbbiEs has returned from s
visit with ais family in Nation.
Dr. Rifle o. Villa Ridge was in Cairo
Yesterday on his way to Canada
| Miss Heler Jones has returned to
her home in Mounds after brief visit
here
Mr.. and Mrs w A. Mcknight and
Ison are in Louisville, Ky, visiting for
a few days.
Mrs. Anna X. Hine of Jefferson
town, Ky, was shopping in the city
yesterday
Mrs. J. s. Jackson and son stafford
left yesterday for St Louis where the
latter will attend school
Mrs r. J. Greaney and daughter
Ruth and mother Mrs Josephine
FhistleWood have returned from q
visit 1T Clear Lake. la.
Misses Edna Speth and Grace Rob
erts have returned from Harrisburg,
ILL.,. where they attended the fair. and
were guests Of Mrs H. Gaskins
Mrs, r. Lowe of Lowe, Ky, was in
Cairo yesterday the guest of her cous-
in Mrs H. Thomas of Thirty-fourth
street on her way to Oklahoma City
and Kansas.
Mrs. Kate Tanner and son Ralph |
nave moved from Sixth street to Sew
and Commercial avenue. |
Mrs. Tanner has given up her board |
ng house on Sixth street.
The Cairo bulletin., 1909-09-22
LARGE LUMBER MFG. PLANT
FOR WEST SIDE OF CAIRO
ON 20 ACRES OF GROUND

There is something doing on the
west side of town Just what it means
cannot be learned. but enough has
leaked out to indicate that ii is a big
thing for Cairo in the way Of indus
trial development The Big Four
railroad company is involved nthe
matter, to the extent Of supplying the
ground and the transportation facili-
ties, and the piece Of ground under
consideration comprises nearly TWEEN
ty acres.
The ground lies west OF the Big
The Cairo bulletin., 1909-09-22

Four tracks and runs to the foot OF
the Mississippi leyee north and
south it extends from Tenth street
to @, P. Hurd's lumber yard The
ground occupied by the Headrickson
Lumber yard is included in the deal.
This piece Of ground has been leas-
Ell by somebody and report has it that
a large lumber manufacturing plant
of some kind is to be established
there
Details are not available 1t is
said the deal for the ground was clos
ed yesterday.
The Cairo bulletin., 1909-09-22
Not FNr Iona.

Nearly all operations on the street
work We're stopped yesterday by the
rain. More is promised today, but as
the rivers are low and no rain tel
in the upper valleys it is expected
.that the check in work will not he
for long.
The Cairo bulletin., 1909-09-22
SARGENT UNSUCCESSFUL.

Chicago. Sept George Sar
gent national open golf champion re
turned east today after an unsrccess
full attempt to win the western open
title. Evans, the western amateur
champion, defeated Sargent up in
special match Sunday al Lake
Geneva,
The Cairo bulletin., 1909-09-22

The Illinois Central pay day al
Mounds this week was the biggest
ever Known in point of the sum OF
money distributed II is stated that
$4,000 was paid out The company
has hal larger force of men at work
there than for some time past, chiefly
in the repair shops, putting cars in
good order for service.
The Cairo bulletin., 1909-09-22
FALL OPENING.

THE FALL OPENING OF THE
SAMUEL WHITE DRY GOODS
COMPANY WILL BE HELD THURS.
DAY AND FRIDAY, SEPT. % AND
"a.
The Cairo bulletin., 1909-09-22
FALL OPENING.

THE FALL OrENlNG OF THE
SAMUEL WHITE DRY GOODS
COMPANY Will BE HELD THURS
DAY AND FRIDAY, SEPT. % AND
"a.
The Cairo bulletin., 1909-09-22
viii Return Teday.

The Cairo fishing party in Wise0D-
sin are expected to return today.
Very little has been near4 from them
which their friends attribute to their
mOdestN.
The Cairo bulletin., 1909-09-22
AnScurc "snent.

AnScurc" lnent.
CARDS tave been issued announ ing
the approaching wedding of Miss
ICatherin letter Of st Louis to Mr..
Franz l. Walder Of Cairo, which will
take place Tuesday evening, Scptem-
Der 18th
The Cairo bulletin., 1909-09-22

non't forget the r. of p. Ball at
Be@,'la~d6a Park Mounds, Wednes.
day night, Sept %.
The Cairo bulletin., 1909-09-22

MISS MAUD SUTHERLAND, grad,
uate Cincinnati Conservatory OF
Music, will take limited number OF
violin pupils. Gl5 Twentyseyenth
street
The Cairo bulletin., 1909-09-22

5. E2ines' committee OF the
Methodist church Will give a coffee
this afternoon at the apartments Of
Mrs, VIM HYrt in the Fayow.
The Cairo bulletin., 1909-09-22
CITY NEWS in BRIEF
Son acrn.

Nr. AMI Mrs James Gilmore arc
the proud PARENTS OF BABY boy. who
arrived Monday morning.
The Cairo bulletin., 1909-09-22

| T.. J. SubbiEs has returned from
visit with ais family in Nation.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-09-18
AS WINTER SAW WHITMAN.

"In my bohemian days it was my fortune-or misfortune, as the case may he-to meet often and to know well the American bard Walt Whit man." writes William Winter. "It is scarcely necessary to say that he did not impress me as anything oth- er than what he was, a common place, uncouth, and sometimes ob- noXiously coarse writer, trying to Dc original by using a formless style. and celebrating the proletarians whc make the world almost uninhabit- able by their vulgarity. With refer ence to me, Waits views were cx- pressed in a sentence that, doubtless, he intended as the perfection of contemptuous indifference, Willie he said, is young Longfellow.'