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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-05-26

vention was called to order by Presi-
dent c. B. Lewis, of Davenport. The
singing of "Blest Be the Tie That
Binds preceded the invocation thai
was delivered by Rev. H. Lackay. The
credentials committee made its report
and the welcome by the local club
presidents. followed by Mrs. !. E. Davis
of the 1. b. w. Club. and Mrs. Jennie
Winston of the Good Intent Club. The
response was made by Mrs. Lizzie
Mitchell, second vice president of the
Burlington club.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-05-26
Plain AZ payIioht,

TITS dish-u.way, sah," explained old
Brother Swank to a befuddled friend,
Orthodoxy am de doxy dat I makes
muhsef-dat rs de orthor Of, you un-
'erstand. Uh*elI. and dis yah hector
doxy am De udder mans doxy dat he's
ailus uhrhectorin' me wild. Do dat
make 1t clare to yo' apprehension,
Brudder Tarr?"-P0ck.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-05-26
FARMER DECLARED SANE.
Arthur BisheI Allowed to Return &c
His Home, Near Thornton.

Special to Times-Republican.
Thornton, May 26.-After an exam
ination by the county insane commits
sion, Arthur Bishel, a farmer living five
miles south of here, was declared sane
and allowed 10 return to his home. His
family said that he acted mean ana
strange, and had him taken before the
commission He went to Mason City
in the custody of Deputy Sheriff Buch-
anan, but returned alone.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-05-26
SAME HOME FIFTY YEARS.
Couple to Celebrate Golden An
piNare,ry l,,oe .

niversary June 9.
Clear Lake. May 26,-Mrs. F. E. Nc
Laughlin and daughters. Stella and
Minnie. will leave Saturday afternoon
for the home of Mrs. McLauglalin's
parents, at Harvey, Iowa, where on the
I'd of June they have planned a golden
wedding for their father and mother,
Mr.. II Mrs. w. S. Whaley. The Wha-
ley family have resided in the same
house for more than fifty years. The
original home was an old log cabin and
the Whaleys have preserved the kitch-
of the old home by walling it in
with the other parts of the house. The
old kitchen is one of the very oldest
in that part of the state and is con-
sidered a land mark.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-05-26
MANY LODGES REPRESENTED.
Seventeen Send Delegates to Big Re
pekah Convention at Charles CITY.

bekah Convention at Charles City.
Special to Times-Republican.
Charles City, May 26.-Delegates
from seventeen lodges in this and sur
rounding counties, attended the big
Rebekah convention in this city yes
terday. The work of the order was
eXempliied by teams from various Wis
ting lodges. In he morning. the
time was given over to the reception of
the guests, and the business of the
convention anne in the afternoon. "A
large delegation from Mason City was
accompanied by the Iowa Odd Fellows
and Orphans Home band, made up of
youngsters who live at that institu-
ton.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-05-26
coLoRED CLUE M
Iowa Federation in Session at OF.
1urnwa.

,Ottumwa, May 26.-An entertainment
in which %eloquence We'd with excel
lent music, both vocal and instru-
mental. ushered In the first session of
the state convention of the State Fed
Grafton of Iowa Coiored Women's clubs,
held in African Methodist Episcopal
church. A pleasing program, varied
and interesting, thoroughly appropri-
ate to and in keeping with its object.
the entertainment of and the welcoming
to Ottumwa Of the many delegates and
visitors from other cities who answered
the call Of the convention, was rem
dered.
The second days session of the con
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-05-26
MAJ. MEles OFF ON TRIP.
Engineer to Investigate Navigability Of
Iowa and Cedar Rivers.

Keokuk. May 26.-Maj. NJ. Meigs
and two young assistant engineers,
Messrs. Theodore Meyling and George
Hartel, left yesterday for New Boston.
Iowa, at which place they will enter
the Iowa river in the Hornet" for
the purpose of making a survey of
the liver M taking soundings on both
the Iowa and Cedar rivers, to report
to the government whether or not the
two stream are navigable.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-05-26
Act Quickly

snd you'n save yourself a lot Of suffering and
trouble. II you have q sudden chii5..or taken
cold-if you have collie. tramp. or diarrhna,
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on hand for immediate use. Being prepared
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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-05-26
An indestruetihle Color.

The indestructible floral color is yell
low. You cannot even with sulphur
Gus acid fumes, destroy it. Take a
heartease and try. You will consume
the purple tint easily enough, but the
yellow will be en- permanence for all
your filthy fumes.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-05-26
MASON CITY RAILROAD DAY.
Officials and Commercial Clubs Guests
of Mason CITY and Clear Lake.

Special TO Times-Republican.
Mason City, May 26.-Clear Lake
and Mason City will be busy tomorrow
entertaining the members of the big
excursion party sent out by the Com
mercial Club of Cedar Rapids, nearly
200 members of the Des Moines Com
mercial Club, and a large party of
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-05-26
Costly Mexican Hats.

SOStly MeSlcdn HdtS
Mexican men pay from n dollar to
$50 for a hat, depending on the
amount of embroidery in silver or gold
thereon.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-05-26
CHEAP AND DESIRABLE.
Mason City to Have Twenty Blocks o
Concrete Cement Pavinq.

Concrete Cement Paving.
Special to Times-Republican.
Mason City, May 26.-Resolutions
for the paving of twenty blocks with
concrete cement, have been adopted by
the city council. The plans and speci-
hcations were prepared by City En-
gineer Wilson, and the paving prom
ises TO be both cheap and desirable. 1t
is estimated hat its cost will be be-
tween $1.35 and $3.50 per square yard.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-05-26
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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-05-26
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Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1909-01-08
fro BE Continued
Blue Drinks.

Champagne is golden said a bar
tender, beer is amber, cIaret is red
cream Of mint is green, whisky IS
brown, punches are white but you viii
never, never find drink that is blue.
Doesn't the thought Of blue drink
seem unpleasant to you?
"Blue drinks could be easily made.
but the public would have none OF
them. Nothing blue would go down
with the public. Why is this aversion
to blue 50 general? Many reasons have
been advanced. but none of item is
good. One Is that blue, being the color
Of poison bottles, incites distaste ard
horror" New York Press.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1909-01-08

Ruthven, George Fame, Sanxon Orchil.
the Hon. Delmour-C arnes-that crowd
rich and stingy. That's why they
are contented with yearly agreement
with the farmers instead of buying the
1900 acres. Why put a lot of good
money out of commission when they
can draw interest on 1t and toss an in
significant fraction Of that interest as
sop to the farmers? Do you see?
That's your millionaire method, and
it's what makes 'em in the first place"
he drew large. fancy handkerchief
from his pistol pocket and wiped the
beads from the bridge of his lumber
nose But they reappeared again;u -
Now" be said, 81 am satisfied that,
working very carefully, we can secure
options on every acre of the four thou
sand There is money in it either
way and any way we work it. We
&c it coming and going. First OF all,
if the Siowitha people find that they
really cannot get on without controlling
these acres. why"sand he snickered
so that bis nose curved into thin.
Nddy beak "why. captain, suppose
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1909-01-08

-, rs hdt you, Thtf
child, is heartily sick Of her imprison'
ment. 1t would be mercy. Phil
"Why, yes, I'll do it, of course. only
I've some matters at home
Home! You call those stuffy,
smoky, impossible, half furnished
rooms home! Phil. when are yon ever
going to get some pretty furniture and
art things? Eileen and | have been
talking it over, and we've decided to
go there and see what you need and
then order it, whether you like 1t or
not"
Thanks" he said, laughing Its
lust what I've tried to avoid I've got
things where l want them now. but
knew it was too comfortable to last
Boots said that some woman would be
sure to be good to me with an art nou-
yeau rocking chair"
"a perfect sample of mans graft
tude." said Nina. exasperated. for I've
ordered two beautiful art nouveau
rocking chairs one for you and one for
Mr.. Lansing. Now you can go and hui
initiate poor little Eileen. who took so
much pleasure In planning with me for
your comfort AS for your friend
Boots he's unspeakable-with my com
pliments."
Selwyn stayed until lie made peace
with his sister. then he mounted TO the
nursery to lean over" the younger
children and preside at prayers. This
being accomplished. he descended to
the library. where Eileen Enroll in a
flmy, lace clouded gown. full Of tur-
quoise tints. reclined with her arm
around Drina amid heaps of cushions,
watching the waitress prepare Il table
for two
He took the fresh, cool hand she ex
tended and sat down on the edge Of
her couch.
"All o. X. again?" he inquired, re-
tanning Eileen's hand in his.
THANK yOu-quite. Are you really
going TO dine with us? Are you sure
you want to? Oh. know you've civ
en- up some very gay dinner some
where
Il was going to dine with Boots
when Nina rescued me. Poor Boots. ]
think I'll telephone
Telephone him to come here beg
ged Drina Would be come? Oh.
Dlease-Id love to have him."
81 wish you would ask him." said
Eileen; Its been so lonely and stupid
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1909-01-08

'Who'cuggested that you call me by
my first name" she asked
''Some good angel or other. May 2
"If you please. ! rather like it. But
] couldn't very well call you anything
except Captain Selwyn.
"On account of my age?"
"Your age~ coutemptuousin her con-
llde0t equality.
"Oh, ny wisdom. them. You proba-
big reverence me too deeply" '"T
Probably not. don't know. !
couldn't Go it-somehow"-
"Try it-unless you're afraid"
I'm not afraidW
Yes, you are. if you don't take Il
dare"
"You dare me%'
81 do"
"Philip," she said, hesitating. adOra-
bile IN her embarrassment. NO! No!
No! i can't do 1t that way in cold
blood. It's got to be Captain Sci
wynn for awhile anyway. Good night.
He took her outstretched hand,
laughing. The usual little friendly
shake followed Then she turned gay
" away, leaving him standing before
the whitening ashes.
He thought the fire was dead, but
when he turned out the lamp an hour
later under the ashes embers glowed
IN the darkness of the winter morning.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1909-01-08

larl 80, ..i;J "a 81 -
child riN@IAd har,niy. oor,Tl,ig Oh
OF Boots Jands with ba,ii OF hr;s
$50 you've Irft the service. Mr. Lam
sing?" began Eileen lying bacS and
looking smiiingly ut Boots.
Had TO- Miss Enroll Seven million
aires ran into my quarters and chased
me out and down Broadway into the
offices of the WestcheSter Air Line
company. Then these seven merci
less milliOnaires In buckram bound
and gagged me. stuffed my pockets
full of salary and forced me to type
write Il fearful and secret oath 10 serve
them for FIVE long weary years That's
sample Of how the wealthy grind
the noses Of the poor. isn't 1t. Drina|
The child slipped her band from his,
smiling uncertainty.
You don't mean all that. do your
Indeed, | do, sweetheart
"Are you not soldier lieutenant
any more. thenT she inquired, borrl-
bly, disappointed.
only a private in the workman's
battalion. Drina."
II don't care" retorted the child OBJ
stinately. ~ like you just as much"
How tall you're growing, Drina,"
remarked Sclwyn.
Probably the early spring weather"
added Boots. you're twelve, aren't
| your"
Thirteen" said Drina gravely.
almost time to elope with me-"
nodded Boots.
"Pll do it now" she said-"aS soon
as my new gowns are made-if you'll
take me to Manila. Will you? / be-
lieye my Aunt Alike is there
She caught Eleen's eye and stopped
short 81 forgot" she murmured. u
beg your pardon, Uncle Philip"
Boots was talking very fast and
laughing great deal. Eilpen's plate
claimed her undivided attention. Sell
wyn quietly finished his claret. Inc
child looked at them all.
"By the way" said Boots abruptly
whats the matter with Gerald! lie
came in before Ioon looking very
seedy." Selwyn glanced Up quietly.
wasn't he at the Officer" asked Eli
leen anSiousy.
"Oh. yes" replied Selwyn. He felt
a tYiae under the weather. so ! sent
him home"
"Is it the grip?
MILO | believe not"
DO you think he had better ha.e a
doctor? Where is hep
"He was here" observed Drina COM
posedly. "and father was angry with
him"
"WhatY exclaimed Eileen. "WhenF'
This morning before father went
downtown"
Both Selwyn and Lansing cut in cool
| ". dismissing the matter with care
less word or two, and coffee was serv-
| ed, cambria tea in Drina's case.
"Come on" said Boots. slipping a
bride rose into Drinas curls. I'm
ready for, condolences"
"Confdences" had become an estab
lished custom with Drina and Boots
It meant that every time they saw one
another they were pledged to tell each
other everything that had occurred IN
their lives since their last meeting.
So Drina. excitedly requesting to be
excused, jumped up and, taking Ian
sings hand in hers, led him to sofa
In q distant corner, where they imme-
diateIy installed themselves and be-
gan an earnest and whispered ez-
change Of condolences. punctuated by
little whirlwinds of laughter from the
child
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1909-01-08

we could let them have the land Ehf
Oh, yes, if they must have It."
Selwyu frCwued slightly.
But the point is." continued Neer'
gard. that it borders the railroad on
the north. aud where the land Is not
wavy it's dat as Il pancake. and be
sank his husky volce-"lt's fairly r1h
died with water paid thousand
dollars for six tests"
'&ya!er!" repeated Selwyn woudcr'
lngly. why. it's dry as desert
Underground watcr-oniY about Tor
ty feet on the average. Why. man. !
can hit we'll flowing 1900 gallons
almost anywhere. It's gold mine
| don't care what you do with the
Icreage-spit 1t mp into lots and-ad
vertise or club the Siowitha people into
submission, It's all the same; it's gold
mine, u be swiped and developed
Now there remain the title searching
and the job of financing It. because
we've got to move cautiously and
knock softly at the doors Of the money
vaults. or well be waking up some
Wall street relatives or secret bust
ness associates Of the yellow crowd.
and II anybody bawls for hrln well be
I'D in the air next New Vars and
still hiking skyward."
He stood up, gathering together the
mail matter which his secretary had
already opened for his attention.
'There's plenty of time yet. Their
leases were renewed the first of this
year, and they'll run the year out,
But it's something to think about
Will you talk to Gerald, or shall IT.
"You." said Selwyn. I'll think the
matter over and give you my opinion.
May speak to my brother-in-law
about itT
Neergard turned in his tracks ana
looked almost at him.
"Do you think there's any chance OF
his financing the thing|
81 haven't the slightest idea of what
he might do, especially" hesitated-
las you never have had any loans
from his people. | understand"
no" said Neergard, 81 haven't"
Tts rather out of their usual. ] be-
leve."
$50 they say. But Long Island acre
age needn't beg favors now. That's
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1909-01-08

Eileen rcc,tned Nth her arm around
Drina
to lie In bed with a red nose and fishy
eyes and pains in ones back and limbs
Please 10 let us have a party"
So Selwyn went to the telephone
and presently returned. saying that
Boots was overwhelmed and would he
present at the festivities. and Drina
enraptured. ordered flowers to be
brought from the dining room and u
large table set for four. with particu-
lar pomp and circumstance.
Mr. Archibald Lansing arrived very
promptly. a short. stocky young man
of clean and powerful build. with dark.
keen eyes always alert and humorous
lips ever on the edge of laughter un-
der his dark mustache.
His manner with DriDa was always
delightful. mixture OF self represSed
idolatry and busily naive belief I'D Il
thorough understanding between them
to exclude Seiwyn from their com
pany.
"This Selwyn fellow here" he ez-
claimed. ~ warned him over the
phone we'd not tolerate him. DriIla
explained to him very carefully that
you and | were dining together IN
Strictest privacy.
"He begged so hard!o said Eileen.
twill somebody place an extra pillow
for DrinaT
They seized the same pillow hercely,
confronting each other: massacre APP
peared imminent.
1.-TWO pillows" said Drina sWee'iy,
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1909-01-08

Thev discussed NeergnTdS scheme
shrewd and cautious. declined ans per
sonal part 10 the financing Of the deaI
although he admitted the proUaDiIit!
Of prospective profits
"Our investments and our loans are
of different character. he explained
but have no doubt that Fame. liar
mon & Co..
"Why. both Fame and Harmon are
members of the club" laughed Sci
wyn you don't expect Nerrghrd 10
90 to them?"
A peculiar expression 6ickered III
Gerard's heavy features. Perhaps ne
thought that Fame and Harmon ano
Jack Ruthven were not above eXp'on
Ing their own club under certain cir
cumstances: but whatever his "p!n
lon. he said nothing further ana, sie
costing that Selwyn remain to dine
went of to dress
A few moments later be returned
crestfalen and conciliatory.
81 forgot Nina and are dining al
the Orchils' Come up II moment Sh
wants to speak to you"
So they took the rose tinted rocco
elevator. Austin went away TO his
own quarters, and Selwyn tapped at
Ninas boudoir. g
us that you, Phil? One minute.
Watson is finishing my hair. Come in
now and kindly keep your distance. my
friend. DO you suppose | want Rosa
mund to know what brand Of war
paint ] use?"
''RosamundY he repeated, with a
good humored shrug. Its likely. isn't
it,
Certainly it's likely. You'd never
know you were telling her anything
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1909-01-08

ed. Gould you tell me|
Nothing serious is the matter, FL
leen."
rs he not ILL.,"
"Not very"
She lay still a moment; then. with
the slightest gesture. Come here"
He seated himself near her She laid
her hand fearessy on his arm
TELL me-" she demanded. And as
he remained silent. Once" she said
II came suddenly into the library
Austin and Gerald were there Austin
seemed to be very angry with my
brother. | heard him say something
that worried me, and | slipped out be-
fore they saw me-"
Selwyn remained silent.
"Was that it,"
I-dont know what you heard "
Don't you understand me?
Not exactly"
"WelI, then"-she crlmsoncd-"
Gerald m-misbehayed again.
what did you hear Austin say" he
demanded.
II heard-something about dlSsipa'
ton. He was very angry with Gerald.
1t is not the best way. ! think. to be-
come angry with either Of us-either
me or Gerald because then we are
usually inclined to do it again, what
ever it is"
They laughed little Her fingers.
which had frightened on his arm. re-
laxpd. her haGd fell away. and she
Strengthened up. sitting Turk fashion
and smOOihpd her hair. which contact
with the pillows had disarranged so
that 1t threatened to come tunbling
over eyes and cheeks.
"Oh. hair. hair" she murmnred.
"vou're Nina'S despair and my endless
punishment ri twist aud pin you
tight If | dared Some day will too
What are you looking at so curiorsly,
CAPTAIN Srwyn my mopT
ITS about the most stunningiy
beautiful thing | ever saw" he SAID
still curious.
1t was a new note In their cordial
intimacy. this nascent intrusion of the
personal TO her It merely meant MS
very charming recognition Of her MA
turity-- that she was East becoming
woman like other women. to be looked
al and remembered us IN individual
and no longer claSsed vaguely as one
among hundreds of the newly emerged
whose soft. unexpanded personalities
all resembled one another.
For some time now she had cherish
ed this tiny grudge in her heart that
he had never seemed TO notice any
thing 10 particular abont her except
when he tried to be agreeable con
corning some new gown The contrast
had become the sharper. too since she
had awakened to the admiration OF
other men And the awakening vas
only half convinced happiness min
gled wi. shy surprise that the wise