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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-11-18
Soldiers. Home Concert.

The regular weekly concert OF the
soldiers home band viii be given this
evening at o'clock from the assembly
hall. The program follows:
March, Criterion" ..... .Graffula
Overture. "Abu Hassan'' ...... Weber
Caprice. Original" ........ Boyer
Fantasia, "Massas in the Cold. Cold
Ground" Clement
Patrol, Baby Parade" ....... Pryor
Ballet music from William Tell.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-11-18

........,. ................. Rossini
Characteristic, Miss Trombone" -.
......... .......... Fillmore
National Air.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-11-18

Will not go TO Portland for the the
funeral. which viii be held Friday.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-11-18

A. 7. Shaw, of Cedar Rapids, arrived
in the city Monday evening. for the
purpose of applying for membership to
the Iowa Soldiers Home
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-11-18
The City In Brief

DR.. Wood. eye. ear. throat. Glasses.
Dr.. Billiard, osteopath. 10 West Main.
DR.. Cora Williams, physician. FL
deity Bank building. Phone 60.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-11-18
Inspect the Goods Closely

Before we take your measure or make
them up. You will find our fabrics in
clude the best weaves and the newest
fashionable patterns. When you have
made your selection we will guarantee
you a perfect fit. the latest style, and
faultless finishing in fairly reasonable
time, and for a comparatively small
outlay. ASK your friends about US. The
best dressed ones come here.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-11-18
YOUR HANDS
YOUR LIPS
YOUR FACE

Are they beginning to get
sore from the effect of cold
winds? Annoyance and dis
comfort of that sort can be
avoided by using our
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-19

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         Dr, go7 Sto
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-21
Rescued from Living Death.

To-day there is rejoicing in the little
town OF Cherry, III. And we'll there may
be. More than a score Of men have re-
turned to their families as by a miracle
Rappings heard by the rescuers indicate
that others are stin alive, and the death
roll win no doubt be only a fraction Of
what was feared.
Mourned as dead for a week, these
miners. eutombed without light. food,
or water. and with only enough fresh air
60 keep tho vital spark in their bodies.
have been brought 10 the surface. and
the tale they tell rivals Klpling. In all
annals OF history there is probably not a
parallel case.
Wives and children stood about the
mouth OF the shaft. almost without sleep
or food. waiting and hoping when all
others had abandoned hope. AS a few
bodies were brought TO the surface in
the last few DAYS the bereaved relatives
stolidly remained there waiting for the
bodies Of their loved ones TO be the next.
The mine had been flooded with water
and fned with carbonic acid gas 70
quench the flames. The officials and State
mine inspectors had decided that no hope
remained
That the men did not perish was due
10 their own ingenuity and effort. When
they first discovered the fire. which cut
or their escape. they built barrier, shut
ting themselves off from the exit. but al
/ the same time keeping out the flames and
gases, which would have meant suHoea-
ton.
They felt that they had a fighting
chance and took advantage Of II. Thai
they won shows that the one chance in q
( thousand is not TO be despised For IN,
dead there IS mourning, but over III,
living there IS rejoicing. Their rescu,
VIII make the coming Thanksgiving
throughout the mining regions one Of tru,
/ appreciation.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-21
SOUTH ADMIRES TAFT.
Cordial Sentiment of Norfolk Paper
in Greeting the President.

From the Norfolk Landmark.
We greet the President with a genuine
joy and affection. There have been
few, II any, occupants of the White
House who have enjoyed a more kind
ly regard on the part Of the public
than Mr.. Taft Whatever differences
may now exist or may hereafter arise
in the turnings and twistings of that
queer kaleidoscope. American politics,
the people will always believe in Mr..
Tafts motives They like him and know
that he likes them: and they feel that his
purpose IS 70 act IN their interest. This
view the public takes Of the President,
whether his administration shall be sue
cessful politically or not.
The South feels a particular admiration
for Mr.. Taft. because ne has so far main
tanned the most consistent and iuteln-
gent 9nti-secuonal policy that has char
acterized any administration OF the gov
eminent by his party. He has not only
avoided the reOpening Of old wounds and
shown respect for the honorable tradi-
tious Of all his fellow-citlzens. but he has
given the South the assurance that he
stands for efficiency and responsibility
first in the distribution Of the Federal
patronage, and viii 20 outside of his own
political organization IN the South IL he
cannot ind men I'm il who meet the re-
Quirements. This is craftsmanship OF the
highest order.
While Norfolk has now the pleasure
Of being President Taft's host for the
first time, this city assures him that il
does not look upon the occasion as by
| any means the last Really. we are very
| close TO Washington, and whenever the
| President is bored by the grind there, he
and Mrs Taft ought 70 slip down here
and make themselves at home.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-21
The Law of the Air.

The need OF legislation relating to the
navigation Of the air has been formally
recognized by Prof. Simeon F. Baldwin
or the Yale Law School and chief justice
OF the Supreme Court Of Connecticut
The attention that has been given to the
railways must 20 some extent be trans
ferred 10 the airship; that is 20 say, #
the view be accepted that the airshlp has
sailed beyond the field Of experiment into
the area Of practical transportation.
There arises at once the interesting ques-
lion whether the state can grant any
franchise or license TO navigate the air.
What are the rights OF land owners? II
IS the opinion Of this jurist that the gov
eminent can permit this use Of the afr
under certain restrictions Successful
navigation OF the air would be useful to
the public Every railroad endangers
safety. but the public interest justifes
the danger.
II may be assumed that the land owner
has no legal right In tho air above his
property except as its use may be a
detriment TO his land 1t would appear
that If a person were struck 10y an air
ship he could bring an action against
the owner and the master sailing il. re-
gardless Of whether he were hit wher
on his own or on the land OF another
Should passing airship damage property
or continually menace the safety OF IN,
land owner. there would be cause foi
action. Yet another question would b,
whether license would protect the man
ager Of an airship who accidentally fall
and injuries persons below. This iuris
makes a suggestion that IS of more con
tcrete pertinence- It IS that an iaterna
tional congress be called 20 frame agree
ments upon the subject. As to the u.s.
OF the airship in war. his hard but tru
comment IS that when war comes. tn
deadlier II IS the shorter.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-21

Senator Aldrich's keynote, In his speech
before the New York Chamber OF Com
merce. Thursday night. was reform I'm
public expenditures The importance, as
well as the necessity, of exercising great
er prudence and following more business
like methods in the handling Of Uncle
Sans affairs were emphasized in a most
forceful manner by the Rhode Island
statesman.
An enormous saving can be made, no
doubt-lO to 20 per cent Mr.. Aldrlch
estimates it-by wise reform Of methods
and intelligent scrutiny Of expenditures.
j is a problem that ought 20 appeal to
the business world and enlist its aid
in the solution. And we arc sure it
will
How TO Spend a Billion Dollars is
the title Of q most valuable and interest
ing article by Hon. Jonathan Bourne. jr.
senior Senator from Oregon, recently
printed in The Outlook. and which is re-
produced I'm to-day's Issue Of this paper
It presents the entire matter I'm a clear
comprehensive, and convincing manner.
Senator Bourne is a member Of the Public
Expenditures Committee, whose proposed
work Senator Aldrich brought before tho
New York business men, and as chair
man OF an active subcommittee that has
already familiarlzed itself intimately with
the need of governmental reform. TN,
Oregon Senator writes with knowledge OF
the facts. His views, therefore, are o
timely public interest. and the readln,
Of his article is commended to all wn,
have the nations interest az heart
This Committee ON Public Expenditures
II it proceed determinedIy and viglantly
will at once become the most importau
committee OF Congress. Il will NEE
resistance. OF course. Every step towar,
reforming governmental methods and en-
forcing economy encounters almost ire
sistible opposition. But such opposition
will not stand against the strong publ,
sentiment now being aroused I'm support o
what the committee intends 10 do. It f.
a business proposition. and the business
world. once informed, viii be behind +
EoIldly
Efficiency will not be Impaired in tn
least by spending Uncle Sans money e.
a businesslile way. On the contrary
the proposed reform viii be promouve o
real efficiency I'm al directions
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-21

It's population has increased from 14,OOo-
OOo at the time OF it's independence to an
estimated 22.OO0.OO0 It's railway mileage
during the same period has heightened
from 1880 to 1850 miles. not including
more than 1000 miles now under con-
structioR. Moreover. it has merchant
marine Of 200 steamships and 149 sailing
vessels, and its manufactures OF cotton,
cloth. and silk show large growth.
To the more prudent Northern mind
the national finances of Brazil appear to
be I'm parlous state. including its ware
housing OF coffee as an asset against in
creasing debt But the resources OF the
country are capable OF such enormous de
vclopment that this may be regarded as
a reasonably safe mortgage upon the fu-
ture. even II the form and security OF
the obligation may be forced 10 undergo
a change. The United States may well
wish continued prosperity to this sister
republic Of magnificent possibilities.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-21
The Man Who Wrote Dixie. -

Memphis has inaugurated a movement
20 erect a monument to Daniel Decatur
Emmett, and that city win be comforting
as great honor upon itself by the act
as on the minstrel who wrote Dixie"
Everybody knows and loves Dixie"
It's inspiring music shares with other
patriotic tunes the souI-stirring sentiment
that carries all before Fl. BE we from
the South or from the North. we like the
lively tune. and are ready TO yell when
the others cheer the song
Allegheny, Pa. has raised a statue 70
stephen Collins Foster, whose "Old Folks
at Home" has not the swing and fire
that Dixie" imparts. il is only fitting
that a Southern city should be the first
to commemorate the writing Of a planta-
ton melody that later was accepted by
the Confederates as their national song.
Uncle Dan" Emmett. while Of South
ern parentage. was born in Ohio. He
became a minstrel and drifted 20 New
York where. in 1859. he joined Bryants
Miustrels. one of HIS tasks was to COM
pose comic negro melodies and planta-
ton songs. One Saturday night Mr.
Bryant asked him to prepare a new
plantation "walk-around," one with a
lively, catchy chorus. that the boys could
learn quickly and sing through the
streets, so as to make 1t popular. As Il
rained all next day, Sunday. Uncle Dan
was forced TO remain indoors and It was
then that he composed Dixie" as It is
at present sung.
it was first produced in Mechanics
Hall by Bryant's Minstrels. September
19, 1859, fully eighteen months before It
} was sung in the South on the other
hand, It first appeared in print in New
Orleans. and spread like wildfre through
the Southern States.
All honor TO the man who can touch
the hearts Of millions. He is richly de-
! serving Of recognition. The world exalts
/ its heroes. and great poets and artists
are not without enduring monuments
{ and substantial recognition in most cases.
But the benefits conferred on the race by
a warrior or great artist does not COM
pare with the softening influences that
come with the melodies that touch the
heart Great poems appeal to a select
few, 20 a smaller class. while the popular
and national airs. such as "Wacht an
Bhein,' "Marseillaise," star Spanglet
Banner. Home Sweet Home" Amer.
ica,' Hail, Britannia" and Yankee
Doodle enter into the lives Of every citi
zen. no matter how lowly The writers
Of such tunes deserve glory in keeping
with the good they have done
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-21
The Growth Of Brazil.

The twentieth anniversary OF the estab-
lishment OF the Brazilian republic calls
attention TO its progress. social and in
dustriaL The people Of the United States
are accustomed to the idea Of the vast
extent Of their country Yet Brazil con-
tains more territory than the United
states and Germany combined. It's area
equals one-ffteenth OF the habItable land
Of the globe; the Amazon pours into the
ocean three times as much water as The
Mississippi, and embraces at its mouth
an island almost as large as England.
Yet this vast territory contains only one
quarter Of the number of the population
OF the United States. It's opportunity for
development IS obviously great. It's po-
tendal resources may surpass those of
any other land, except possibly, Australia
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-21
PRO AND CON.

Rome (Ga-) TrIbune-Herald. The Wash
ington Herald discusses The Ideal
VIE" Nearly everybody has "a different
ideal in that regard, else there would be
many clashes.
Savaunah News. The washington
Herald is puzzled over the proposition.
Which IS the greater man. Ty Cobb or
Hoke Smith?" Oh well. Hoke's young
yet
Blackstone Courier. There is every
reason 20 believe that the artistic spirit
exists in Chicago" says The Washington
Herald Perhaps so. since none has ever
been taken from Il.
Hanover Cva.) Herald. The Washing
ton Herald SAYS 'Marse Henry IS Just
about Americas finest product" Taking
long chances on the charge OF les majesty
from the lion hunter
Winston Salem Journal. Football
perils arouse the public" IS q headline
In The Washington Herald. The public
is so accustomed 20 being arouse that
one time more or less Will not injure IT,
Nashville American: The Washington
not appear 70 have iuterfered with any
body's ability to hear the dinner horn.
however. North. EasE South. or West"
Nor does IL AFFECT their ability 10 eat
eloquently
San Antonio Express: The Washington
Herald ventures the opinion that many
OF our big institutions Of learning would
survive the abolition OF football Perhaps
they might substitute bull fights and
slugging matches as milder forms OF
amusement
Springfield Union: The writer quoted
by The Washington Herald as saving
There is something fascinating about
work" probably made the discovery by
| Joining one Of the fascinated groups
whose principal occupation Is watching
| the erection Of new buildings. {,
Elmira Advertiser. The washington
| Herald calls q good turn with the follow
/ ing paragraph. Mr. Champ Clarl, IS
I out on the Chautauqua circuit. carrying
/ the next House Of Representatives unani-
mously FOR the Democrats" This IS the
! open season for Democratic victories.
/ however.
Tombstone CArlz) Epltaph: The wash
ington Herald was a little bit apprehen-
sive lest some enterprising Arizonan
would sell President Taft a block Of
; stock in a near-gold mine on his recent
7 visit 90 this Territory. For the edifca-
/ ton OF The Herald, Il might be stated
! that Arizona is too busy maintaining its
. reputation as the greatest mineral pro-
ducing section in the world TO fool around
! with near-gOld bricks. The welcome &C
! corded the President however. was in
/ itself a gold mine
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-21
THE WORKERS.

Men have worked and ground away for hundred thousand
years. cutting ice and bang hay their anguish and their tears
they have oed and they have wrought since the universe was
and this knowledge makes them hoha the chores not
half through Just much do to-day thousand years
ago-windng clocks sitting whey shearng hens or saving
snow When the toiers earth odde their final Sleep
other gents of sterling worth their place must work and weep
doing all the useless chores that foolish people do chasing
omcats out Of doors, teaching dogs smoke and chew We
would gladly do the work till stretch of work IS DONE If
for the sr who ounging the when see him
he stands in his favte oafng spot with his idle head and
hands, then makes pretty hot Oh anger oft hath waxed
the work have do DER the knowledge that we're taxed
to support the loafng crew. WALT MASON
Copyright by Ger HhswA damsl
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-21
HONOR.

Hon0r's substance neither bends nor breaks 10,
wears
And yet it is as fine as SPIDERS web
That sOays with morning dew and gints with liCh
In rainbow tints and CLEANS Of Jewels rare.
So strong IS honor's substance that the weight
Borne by the m.ghtieSt cables Of the world
Would be as light 70 its uufaiiing strength
As crystal dew on petal q a rose.
Enduring as eternal Truth and Love
Is honor's substance, and Times wearing wheel
Turned fast or slow upon its surface bright
Leaves neither groove nor dint nor dot nor line.
II honOrs strength or its enduring power
Shows aught Of weakening. be assured that there
Has been 20 its pure substance some alloy
OF earth thought added 70 the heaven-pure gold.
Christian Science Monitor
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-21
SiIencinE Newspapers.

From the Charlotte Observer.
II was discovered long ago that the
best way 10 keep any political develop
ment secret from reporters lay along the
lines Of confidential statement: indeed.
this method has often been uracdced with
unfairness toward some reporter. who
would otherwise have almost certainly
found out the facts for himself. without
regard 20 political or other alignments
reporters handle public men with great
consideration, suppressing no little which
might be legitimately used When an
issue of veracity arises between any
newspaper man and any public man Il
Is not often that the .udiciOus are in
doubt whom to believe yellow Journal
ism constantly colors and occasionally
fakes, but even yellow journalism has its
code. The newspaper man who does not
keep his word inviolate is almost like the
priest who reveals the secrets Of the con-
fessional-and we understand that no au-
thentic record Of any such priest. exists.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-21
keepinr a Secret.

From the Philadelphia Public Ledger.
a woman just can't keep a secret" he
declared opposing a statement
"Oh, I don't know" contradcted the
futtery lady. I've kept my age a secret
ever since I was twenty-four"
Yes" he replied. hut one OF these
days you will give # away. In time
you viii just simply have 10 tell it."
We'll, she replied with confidence.
Il think that when a woman has kept
a secret for twenty years she comes
pretty near knowing how TO keep IT,"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-21

II appears that there IS a policemen's
union" in Chicago. and that f. has
elected officers hostile" to the chief OF
police and the mayor, This seems a most
extraordinary situation. There can be no
rational objection 90 the organization for
mutual benefit. social or financial. OF
municipal. state. or Federal employees
as for example the letter carriers have
done Such an association. II faithful TO
It's aYOWcd purpose. must result logically
i'm the Improvement OF the public service
But union Of policemen, with posi-
bilities Of the adjuucts Of the strike or
boycott. is as grotesque as would be a
union OF soldiers. that might elect
walking delegates" hostile 20 its officers.
from the colonel 20 the commander-in-
chief 1t is pertinent 20 recall that the
policemen IN a Pennsylvania city once
formed a union and through a "griev-
anCe committee" served notice on the
council that unless their salaries were
raised they would strike. The mayor
replied that they were dismissed for vio-
lation Of their oath OF Office, and adver-
tised for men TO be examined TO fn their
places. That police force recovered from,
Its alteration with speedy unanimIty.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-21
Talking and voting.

From tho St. Louis Globe Democrat
Senator Stone can conceal his thoughts
In free trade speech. but any listener
who draws the Congressional Record can
get the drop on the Senator as regards
his tariff votes.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-21

An embryonic Jim Griggs gubernatorial
boom is reported in Crackerland. What
has Washington done to Crackerland that
it should think OF snatching the Hon.
Jim Griggs hence?
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-21
The Climax.

why don't you go on with the third
act?' demanded the proprietor.
THE leading man has skipped ex-
planned the stage manager. Il don't see
bow we are TO finish the show"
-Oh, ring the curtain up and tell the
sheriff to go ahead and levy on the
scenery. l guess that will satisfy the
audience"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-21
MIR Meyer,. opportunItr.

frOm mo New York sun.
The navy is for battle either Of offense or de
Tense. Either that or e is futile junkoting and
parade. II Secretary Meyer has in mind a restom-
ton Of the service TO its proper and legitimate
function, then may all his works be blestl
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-21
Gen. Ainsworth ON Desertions.

From the Boston Herald
Adt. GEN Ainsworth reports an increase in de-
sertions from the national army and seeks 20 ex-
plain the fact in several Ways The fact is that the
army a. permanent occupation is attractive to but
very few.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-21

Mr.. Peary is said TO believe firmly that
he is not only the first man who ever
reached the north pole, but that he will
be the last one. Mr.. Peary's north pole
appears to be the closest corporation that
ever came down the pike.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-21
Mr. wIcI<ersham, Prosecutor.

From the Kansas City Times.
When Mr.. Taft was selecting his Cabinet he con
fded 20 his friends that he hoped 70 get for AttCr
ney General a lawyer who would prove to be
great prosecuting officer. He believed he had found
such a man in Mr.. Wickersham
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-21
A LITTLE NONSENSE.
HER PuRCHASE.

II IS a bargain ribbon sale!
Terrific is the strain.
II takes a dame
Who knows the game
To make a timely gain
Observe yon damsers onward rush!
No obstacle retards.
With .c-t!cs fine
She BUCKS the line
For twenty-seven yards.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-21
A Big DIvorce Cn.e.

Whom have we here. a lady lawyer"
May it please the court" explained
counsel, this lady is preparing the gowns
for the trial. Being unable to have them
ready as yet. she wishes 70 move for a
postponement"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-21
MIR. Root for Shin Subsidies.

From tho New York Evoning Post
Mr.. Root put it with great bluntness this con
quest Of the OCEAN is not. ne said now q matter
Of brain and Drawn and courage. but one Of artif-
cial and gov rumcnt aid.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-21
Special Inquiry.

From Brooklyn Life.
Uncle Silas-What be your rates?
Hotel Clerk-Two dollars up to twelve.
Uncle Silas-And how much II a fellow
only wants 70 STAY UP TIL half-rast 9?