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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-01-14

banker, Anna Thornblad; clerk, Anna
Shannon; chaplain, Ida Ertel; inner
sentinel, Anna Hanson; outer sentinel,
Veronica Hasenstab; attendant Della
Hockridge; managers, Myrtle Bartlett,
Della Hockridge, Orson Shannon; ply
sician, DR.. H. FL. Nichols. Mrs Cora
E. Lundin, of Clemens, acted as in
stalling officer.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-01-14
MARRIED..
Roberts Wherman,

On Wednesday afternoon, at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Ritter, 513
Bromley street, Miss Lydia Wherman,
of Laurel, was united in marriage to
Mr.. John f. Roberts, Jr., of Mel
bourne Rev. j. Auracher of the State
street United Evangelical church, per-
formed the ceremony.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-01-14
TWO FINE RESIDENCES
New Homes to Be Built This Spring
by Local Business Men = e. Z.
Benedict Will Spend s5,ooo-The
New Norris Homo.

Among the building Improvements so
far projected as to be certainty are
residences to be built by E. E. Bene
dict, at 507 North Center street, and
d. w. Norris, at All Jerome sire 1t.
The home that Mr.. Benedict is 60
ing to build will be marked i'm
provement to tho First ward. HIS
plans call for two-story frame house
of eight rooms, thoroughly modern and
convenient in all of its details. He
does not yet know just what it will
COST him, but he does not expect to
put more than $4,000 into it. The resi-
dence which occupies the site now is
to be moved to a lot at sos Nort,
Third street, which Mr.. Benedict owns.
The new house will occupy the site of
the old one.
Mr.. Norris Will move the house in
which his family now lives and set it
on a nearby lot, improving it mater
tally with the addition of several rooms
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-01-14
Licensed 10 Mad.

John F. Roberts. .Jr, farmer aged
81. of Melbourne. and Lydia Wherman,
| aged 81, of Laurel.
G. d. Hunnicutt, trowel maker. aged
90, and Mabel D. Snyder, aged Is. both
Of this city.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-01-14
sTAFovLlFE.

DR.. Thomas Uncooked Wheat Bread,
New Food Product.
AT the request Of a number of Mar
shalltown ladies we have placed in
stock a supply of DIR. Thomas un-
cooked wheat bread. 1t is a new prod
uct in this city and very highly rec
commended by those who have used it.
Cali at our store and see this food
product REYNOLDS & SHELDON.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-01-14

Colds contracted at this season Of the
year are quickly relieved with Bees
Laxative Cough Syrup. Its laxative
quality rids the system of the cold.
Pleasant to take. Best for children for
coughs, colds. Group and Whooping
cough. B. A. Morgans drug store
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-01-14
Local Weather Record.

Wednesdays maximum temperature
was IS, compared with IL for the day
before. The minimum last night was
10, compared with IA below for the
night before. AT o'clock this morn
ing the temperature was q, compared
with 10.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-01-14
In the Police Court.

Charles Walters and Charles Camp
bell arrested for being drunk, We're
sent to Jail for six days by Mayor In
gluedue this morning
Hans Berlan, arrested for intoxica-
ton, was discharged and Andrew
Stone. arrested on the same charge,
paid the costs.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-01-14
In the Police Court.

j. j. Bailey, arrested for being drunk
by Constable Morse, paid the costs
in Justice Millard's court.
Henry SCHNEIDER. pleaded guilty to a
charge of defraudng a boarding house
keeper, in Justice Millard's court, and
was sent to jail for thirty days, We'd
nesday afternoon.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-01-14
SUITS. SUITS.

At the New Store, Of Course, 1915
West Main Street.
Ladies. we just received today thir-
ty-five new suits. Come in and see
them. No use going around buying old
suits, out of style, when you can get
new styles.
BENEDICT & BRINTNALL.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-01-14
Gard Of Thanks.

I wish in this manner to thank the
Rebekah Sisters and other kind friends
for their help and sympathy in my re-
cent bereavement. Charles B. Anderson
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-01-14

Woodman Circle InstaIls.
Rock Maple Grove, No. 5, installed
officers as follows: Guardian, Gertrude
Buchwald; adviser, Myrtle Bartlett:
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-01-14

Tar has been taken, as 1t cures most
obstinate deep seated coughs and colds.
Why take anything else? Mcbride &
Will Drug company.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-01-14

There is no case on record of a
cough, cold or la grippe developing in
to pneumonia after Foley's Honey and
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-01-14

We call your attention to our SPLEEN
did values in corset cover embroideries
at II cents. e. R. Lay.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-01-14

Do you want a fine winter coat If so
go to Simon's. They are being sold at
less than manufacturers cost.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-01-14

Ladies, read Henry Pappe's ad; i
simply means money to you.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-01-14

New spring dress goods, all the new
shades, just received at NJ. F. Andrews
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-01-14

enjoyed and his work as accompanist
to Miss Mcintosh was very artistic.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-01-14

Don't forget old fashioned dance I. o
o. F. hall Thursday night, JAN IA
Good music; tickets Is cents, ladies
free. B. Of A. Y.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-01-14

j. D. Palmer returned Wednesday
from Chicago. where he had been buy
ing goods for M. f. Andrews.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-01-14

Unique in the history of drug store
advertising, the Hoag Drug company $
big ten days sale of drug sundries.
Anticipate your wants
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-01-14

Ohio hickory nuts, black walnuts and
fresh cocoanuts, at Olson's.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-01-14

Prices on fur coats and cloth coats
cut right in two. All garments marked
in plain figures and one price to all.
e. r. Lay.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-01-14

The regular study meeting Of .he
Political Equality club was held We'd
nesday evening att the home of Mrs.
Porter Lands, sol West Main street.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-01-14

With every pound Of so cent Japan
tea, we will give you a beautiful cup
and saucer, japanese ware, free. These
cups and saucers are worth 35 cents
at the china shops. Get one before
they are all gone. Olson, west end
grocer.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-01-14

e Fancy kiln dried sweet potatoes, Ca
madam rutabagas, parsnips, turnips,
carrots and fine Hubbard squash, at
Olson's
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-01-14

A chance to earn dollars by buying
household necessities at the Hoag
Drug company's big sale Of drug sun
dries,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-01-14

Furs-all being sold at less than az
tuM cost at Simons.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-01-14

Save the announcement on page to-
night. Pick out the articles you want
and then come down to our store. Re-
member you get a discount of from 20
to SO per cent on all these articles
Hoag Drug company
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-01-14

Plays come and plays go, but only
one play can go on forever, and that
Is East Lynne" which will be pre-
sented at the Odeon Saturday for two
performances, matinee and night.
Prices 10, 20, 30 and 50 cents: matinee,
10 and Is cents.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-01-14

New spring dress ginghams at clear
ance sale prices. Nettie Ingledue g.
Co, the up-to-date dry goods house.
The little red tag at Henry Pappe's
is Of mutual benefit. 1t is a saving to
the customer, and great clearing sale
for Henry Pappe.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-01-14

New white shirt waistings at clear
ance sale prices. Nettie Ingledue &
Co., the up-to-date dry goods house.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-01-14

Ladies, if you want one Of those $1.9S
skirts at Henry Pappe's, don't delay,
they are over half gone.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-01-14

Mr.. G. o. Shields, editor of Shields
magazine and the well-known sports
man, traveller and lecturer, who adj
dresses the regular meeting of the
Searchlight club Of the Railroad Y. M.
G. A. this evening, arrived in the
city Wednesday afternoon.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-01-14
DR.. Lierle. r'asses fitted.

Come in and see our new percales.
ginghams, laces, embroidery and wash
goods. M. F.. Andrews.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-01-14

The regular meeting Of the Owls will
be held tonight at the new quarters
over Oppices fruit store. Every mem
Der should be present. C. M. Apple
by, secretary.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-01-14

Corset sale at Simons is on and they
are moving fast. See our prices. Cos
sard and Crosby front lace. also a full
lire of r. & G. corsets in this sale.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-01-14

one-third off the regular selling price
on all embroideries, insertions, founc-
ings and corset cover embroideries.
Nettie Ingledue & Co., the up date
dry goods house.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-01-14

Fifty pieces Of toweling in all grades
at clearance sale prices. Nettie Ingle-
due & Co.. the up-to-date dry goods
house.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-01-14

Mr.. and Mrs w. F. Innes arrived
home Wednesday from a few days
visit with relatives at Omaha.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-01-14

The Tirzah Aid society will NEE
with Mrs. H. r.. Hoffa, GIL North Sec
ond avenue, Friday afternoon.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-01-14

Picture framing at Simmons store.
DR.. Billiard. iosteopath, Is West Main.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-01-14

Twenty per cent or one-fifth off on
all sheetings, pillow castings. apron
check ginghams, toweling, etc. Nettie
Ingledue & Co., the up-to-date dry
goods house.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-01-14

DR.. Wood, eye. ear, throat. Glasses
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-01-14

The Ladies' auxiliary of the Railroad
Y. M. G. A. was entertained Wednesday
afternoon by Mrs. b. G.. Holly and Mrs.
George Gregory, at the formers home,
10 North Fifth street There was a
good attendance. Refreshments were
served during the social hour following
the business meeting
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-01-14

The following officers and directors
Of the Fisher Governor company were
elected at the annual meeting of the
stockholders and directors Tuesday:
President, Mrs N A. Estabrook; vice
president, Mrs. l.. A. Fisher; secretary
and treasurer and general manager,
George w. Beebe. The directors are
Jasper Fl. Fisher Mrs. n. A. Estabrook
and George Fl. Beebe.
.
The funeral of Mrs. Charles Alder
son was largely attended Wednesday
afternoon from the Christian church,
Rev. c. H. Morris officiating. The
Rebekahs of Marshall lodge, No. 40,
attended in a. body, and conducted the
ritualistic burial service at the church
following the address by Mr.. Morris.
Included among the many flowers was
a floral emblem from the Rebekahs.
A quartet composed of Mrs Somers,
Miss Hulda Johnson, Mr. E. 3. Clinton
and Mr.. ]. S. Perry. sang. The pail
bearers were from Banner lodge,
Messrs. c. T. LaPlant. l.. l.. Hotchkiss,
~. c. Hol!ingsworth and J. r. Haines.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-01-14

why is it that Henry Pappes red
tag sale is so highly patronized? An
swer: Because 1t is a clearing sale
with no fakes and the people know It.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-01-14

The members Of the Marshalltown
Sunday School Teachers union en-
joyed social afternoon Wednesday at
the home of Mrs. Kate Keller, 537
North Third street. Among the amuse-
ments were a spelling match and
guessing contest. A recitation by Mrs
Force was also enjoyed. Light refresh
ments were served.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1909-01-22
ESMOND

Mrs. Phoebe Barnes is visiting in Center
dale.
L. F. Mowry's Casino is now heated by
steam.
Charles West is quite sick with pneu-
mona.
Alice Heath has been visiting Ruth
Salisbury.
Miss Bessie Pierce visited Mrs. Fred
Smith over Sunday.
Miss Ruth Salisbury is recov ering from
an attack of jaundice.
Edna Kimball I'D Mabel Whitehouse
spent Sunday in Scituate.
The "Girls Club" of the Esmond Mills
are planning for social Ill the near future.
A sleighing party of sixteen from this
place visited Greenville last Monday even
ing.
The "Three Young Sports" will hold a
social and dance in Pine Heights Casino,
Saturday, January 23rd.
On account ofthe storm Sunday evening,
the lecture that was TO have been given by
Rev. A. b. Chrsty in the Old school house
was postponed until some future date.
Preparations are being made for the
drama, "The Old District School,, to be
given IN the Universalist Church Vestry
O. -, Eabr - e. II
the repair fund.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1909-01-22
The Order of the Seraphim.

The Order OF the Seraphim is the
oldest and most famous OF the decora-
tions I'm the gift Of the king Of Sweden
Originally II was Instituted by Magnus
w, some GOO years ago, 10 commemo-
rate the siege Of Upsala, the ancient
capital OF the Swedish kings, and its
statutes bound the recipients OF the
order 10 fight 10 the death for the main
tenance Of their religion and 10 consti
tute themselves the special protectors
OF the widow and the fatberless
When Il was revived about the middle
Of the eighteenth century by King
Frederick the obligations laid upon the
members were somewhat less oneroUs
The decoration consists Of an eight
pointed star I'm white enamel with cher
ubs' heads Of gold and is worn on n
broad band OF pale blue ribbon.-Bos'
ton Transcript.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1909-01-22
ANTIOCH

James Randall's horse is de ld.
Mrs. William A. Young lost her valua
bic horse Saturday afternoon.
The sewing society met with Mrs. George
Henry on Wednesday afternoon.
No services at the chapel on Sunday
evening on account Of the storm.
MIR. and Mrs Fred Remington Of Fisk.
vile called on A. r. Ba,tey recertly.
There will he a bean supper for the
benefit Of the chapel on Thursday evening,
January zsth at Delmar II. Young's
The society will meet with Mrs. Will III.
Young on Wednesday the 27th to finish
work for the sale in connection with the
supper.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1909-01-22
POTTERSVILLE

Mrs. Henry Heon spent few days in
Danielson last week.
Everett Howard and friend called on Mrs.
F. d Phillips Monday.
George T. Parker and Mrs. Alva Sea-
mans are on the sick list.
Miss Mamie Cole spent few days with
Mrs. Earl Potter OF Auburn recently.
Mrs. Mary Barden and Miss Nellie Pot
ter called on Miss McGary, Monday.
Many in this place were surprised to
hear Of the sudden death OF Henry Ran
dali which occurred Monday evening at
ha { past seven He had been a great suf
ferer from heart trouble for many months
but the time has come when he will be
missed in the family circle as a faithful
husband and father. He had been in the
employ of Henry Martin of Providence for
twenty-eight years until he moved here
last spring. The funeral was he'd at his
residence, Friday, January 2and at II a. m.
Rev. Fenner Jacques was called upon to
officiate in the last sad hour. lie leaves a
widow, son, brothers, and sister to mourn
his loss.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1909-01-22
Without Hornn.

A clergyman was an important wit
ness In horse dealing case. He gave
a somewhat confused account Of the
transaction in dispute, and the cross
examining counsel, after making sew
eral clustering but ineffective attempts
TO obtain q more satisfactory state
ment, said:
pray, sir, do you know the differ.
ence between horse and n cow"
81 acknowledge my ignorance" re.
piled the reverend gentleman. 81 hard
ly know the difference between a horse
and cow or between a bull and a
bully-Only bull ] am told. has
horns, and a bully"-here be made n
respectful bow TO the advocate-"luck-
fly for me, has none"
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1909-01-22
GKEENVILLE

The Smlthheld Town Council will meet
on Saturday of next week.
Miss Edith Hughes gives violin lessons at
the Fuller cottage every Saturday.
The Ladies Society of the Free Baptist
Church recently elected the following Off
GERS: President, Mrs Ella Gavitt; Secre-
tary, %rs. J F.A. Steere; Treasurer, Miss
Lydia Winsor; Directors, Mrs. Louisa
Mowry, Miss Emeline NJ. Mowry, Mrs.
Chloe Steere and Mrs. Henry S. Turner.
Thr Social Club which was organized a
few weeks ago was christened the merry
Makers Social Club. Last Tuesday evening
the club met at the home of Miss Emily
Equi, Greenville avenue, about sixteen OF
the members were present and a progres-
sive whist party was INDUCED in. Miss
Bessie Mclaughlin carried off the highest
honors Of the evening. Other games were
in order and fine collation. was served by
the hostess Of the evening. When the
club was about o adjourn tor the night
Miss Mclaughlin came forward with the
announcement that large and commodi-
ons sleigh was in waiting at the door and
all who wished sleighride had their wish
gatihed. This club Is to meet every second
Tuesday at the home Of some one of the
members. The club meets with Miss Ethel
Smith, February and. The Misses Ben
net, Mclaughlin and Horton entertained
the club during the formation.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1909-01-22
NORTH ..LI~ UATE

Mrs. Mary Fiske is visiting relatives at
Bellevue, OhIo.
Daniel A. Clarke will act as janitor for
the Masonic Hall.
Scituate Chapter held regular meeting
last Saturday evening.
c. H. Page, Jr., is recovering from a
severe attack of tonsilites.
James A Hopkins has taken a position
with the Rhode Island Real Estate Com
pany Of Providence
The attendance at the lacal churches was
rather light last Sunday owing to the very
unfavorable weather.
A dance was held last Friday evening at
the home of Harry Spicer's, Old Bank
About twenty five young people were pre-
sent and a pleasant evening was spent.
Mr.. and Mrs Harry Bartlett Of North
Scituate Grange installed the officers oil
Greenville Grange or Thursday evening o!
last week.
Tillinghast, the man Of mystery, gave a
pleasing entertainment in the magic line
at the Congregational Church last Wednes.
day for the benefit Of the North Sci,uate
Free Library.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1909-01-22
SOUTH SCITUATE

Miss Mary McGary, who has been i'll is
improving and is now able to be about the
house.
Mrs Henry Walker has tax IL up her
residence with her son, lawrence Walker
at Ashland.
Frank Capwell removed to Olneyville
last week to take charge Of the confecton-
cry business Of the late w. II. Hawkins.
Mr.. and Mrs Edward w. Barden have
moved from Winsor avenue, Johnston, to
the cottage of Frank Capwell in Wilbur
Hollow. Mr.. Barden will carry on the
same business formerly conducted by Mr..
Capwell having bought out his meat wagon
and other things connected with the bust.
ness.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1909-01-22
FOSTER CENTER

Stephen A Douglas is very sick at this
writing Tuesday.
Mrs. Abbie Brown is confined to her
home bv illness.
Mrs. Sophia Larraby ha lately bought a
farm of Abraham Davis.
John Mutney sold a tract of land to
Leslie A. Merrill last week.
Walter Hopkins of Clayvile has entered
the employ of II. w. Bennett.
Mrs. Lena NJ Simmons spent Tuesday
with her sister on Howard Hill.
Clarence II. Mathewson commenced
work Tuesday after a two weeks vacation.
Francis E. Sayles is serving as juror in
the Superior Court at Providence this week
School comenced last week with Mrs.
Tessie Brown at Foster Centre and Alexan.
der Bates at Howard Hill.
The Ladies Home Nilsson spent very
enjoyable afternoon with Mrs. g. C.Clapp
Wednesday of last week.
Lester p. Simmons has re:ently sold his
half of the home farm at Hopkins Mills to
his brother, Fred A. Simmons.
Mary Belle, the little daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. John w. Bowen, Jr, is seriously
sick. Slight hopes are entertained of her
recovery.
The thirty-third anniversary Of the Fos-
ter Center Reading Club was celebrated
at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. George
Spears on Tuesday evening, January I2th.
A chicken pie supper, fancy cakes, pies,
hot coffee, ice cream were served. There
were twenty-five present to enjoy the festi-
va.ies of the evening which was the best in
the annals of the club. After all had par
taken OF supper, the election of officers was
in order, The following members were
elected: President, George c. Clapp; Vice
President, George Spears; Secretary, Ann
Maria Clapp; Assistant Secretary, Mary
Salisbury; ex-Comnittee No. 1, Stella
Spears; ex-Committee, No. 2, John Spears;
ex-Committee. No. S, Joanna Bennett;
Treasurer, Betsie Spears; Singing Commit
tee, Jennie Hopkins Quite good deal Of
merriment was exhibited in electing Off
GERS; Remarks from several during the
evening. A hearty vote of thanks was ex-
tended to Mr.. and Mrs. Spears for open
ing their house for the club at this time
Mr.. Spears invited them again for another
year. There are upwards of thirty men,
bers belonging TO the club which was or.
gained thirty-three years ago. Several Of
the members will remember the first meet
ing and little thought the club would con-
tinue this length of time; may it go on and
do good as in the past.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1909-01-22
THE NAUGHTY TURK.
High Handed Diplomatic Methods of
the Seventeenth Century.

NnO
Indignities to which foreign ENJOYS
were formerly subjected I'm China were
mild I'm comparison with those occa-
sionally meted out 10 them In Constan-
tinople. NJ. Julian Klaczks In his
'Etude dc Diplomatic Contemporaries"
relates that In 1873 the grand vizier,
having intercepted some French dis
patches, tried 10 force Del In Iaye.
first secretary 10 the French embassy
and son OF the ambassador, 10 give
him the cipher OF the embassy. The
young diplomat Indignantly refused
and was I'm consequence bastinadoed,
struck I'm the face with such force that
his teeth were broken, and he was
thrown into prison. No attempt was
made 10y Louis XIV. 10 obtain redress
for the wrongs inflicted on his repre-
sentative.
Until the beginning OF the eighteenth
century Christian ENJOYS 10 the porte
were forbidden 10 visit one another OIL
even TO confer with one another on
neutral ground. They were not al
lowed 60 drive In public with their
wives, and at one time Il was pro
posed 10 prevent them from importing
wine for their own consumption. A
compromise was effected on this point
on the understanding that the accurs
ed liquor was 20 be conveyed from the
harbor TO the embassies at night and
in great secrecy.