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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-07-10


would do away with about half OF the
legislation against railroads" These
statements with others of similar ma
cure were made by Walter l.. Ross,
who, having entered the railroad bust
ness % years ago as an Office boy, was
slected vice-president Of the Chicago
& Alton.Clover Leaf system at the age
If AZ years.
Mr.. Ross outlined his policy regard
ing the attitude of the railroad OFF,
Gals toward the public, and incident
ally described the mental attitude
which he believed most helpful In at
tanning success in business.
1.-THE purpose Of railroad, as l see
it," said Mr.. Ross, who for the last
two years has been traffic manager of
the system of which he is now vice.
president, lis to sell transportation to
the people. 1t is not intended to
make position for you or for me or
for anybody else. 1t is commercial
enterprise with something to sell, and
it should act accordingly. 1t has been
my constant endeavor to keep in touch
with the people-the patrons of the
railroads. II more officials would
adopt the plan think we should have
better railroad laws and fewer of
them
Il make it rule never to refuse to
see anybody. The man who has q
complaint to make can always come
into my office and tell me about it.
will pass whole day with him, If
necessary, in order to convince him he
has no real grievance or to do him
justice
ut is the railroad officials who sit
behind closed doors and refuse to see
any one who have done much toward
getting the roads into bad repute. The
man whose card is sent back to him
with the words Nothing doing, says
to himself: 'Crookedness somewhere,
all right, or why wouldn't they talk
to me?' II this man we're made to
understand that the railroads are really
trying to do the right thing. all would
be different.
Il have always instructed all en-
ployes subject to my direction never
to refuse to hear complaints and to
treat compliments kindly. The re-
suit is that have had little trouble.
Perhaps my success in using this
policy comes from my having been in
close touch with the people all my life.
was born in Bloomington, Ill. When
I was about 20 years old I got Job
as Office boy on the Wabash road. l
always tried to perform my duties in
that position as if 1t were the most
important position the road could of,
fer me. The consequence was that I
soon became an operator, then chief
clerk. then cashier.
THE next step upward was clerk
in the trainmasters office Then be-
came general agent for the Indiana,
Illinois & Iowa, andfon June 1, 1904, dt
vision freight and passenger agent Be-
fore the year was out / was appointed
general passenger agent for the
Clover Leaf system, and year later
general freight agent. Two years ago
came to Chicago as traffic manager
for the road am at present associated
with.
IF 1 were to name any one thing
as being most instrumental in helping
young men to success. it would be
perseverance in the attitude that the
position you hold, however small, is as
important as the highest Never de-
spise your work. Always put into it
all the energy there is in you. The
man who follows these rules can never
fall far behind"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-07-10

II want home" said the city man,
"where I can see plenty Of fresh
green vegetables and have live stock
and chickens about me-" I've got
the very thing you want" returned
the enthusiastic agent; - coy SIX.
room fiat right next to . market
house.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-07-10

erybody In the parlor bristled up.
But 1t wasn't to be q bristiing affair
at all. Mr.. Newlywed simply swept
around. caught the host BY the arm
ana led him before the bride.
Dave. meet the old lady" he ssfd.
Dignity exit. Everybody laughed
and got acquainted in hurry. The
good-natured introduction Of the host
70 the bride loosened up the strings
OF social stress. THE old lady" found
herself among friends.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-07-10
Train Waited While Engineer Shaved

A train stopped abruptly a few miles
outside the little station of Hergatz, in
Bohemia, recently, and the passengers
alighted to ascertain what had hap
pened. They found the guard engaged
in shaving the engine driver, vino apooii.
ogized for the delay, and explained
that he was about to propose to the
young woman in the refreshment room
at the next station. and he had no
time to complete his toilet before
starting.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-07-10
Proves the odors Of Metals.

Every metal is believed by Grutin. a
German chemist. to have It's peculiar
odor. which he regards as gaseous
transformation product. He has made
some OF the odors perceptible for a
few moments at intervals by heating
the metals to 1879 degrees Fahrenheit.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-07-10
Against saIoon.c ashed check..

ANY employe of the Missouri, Kan.
sas & Texas Railway company who in
the future has his pay check cashed
in a saloon will be discharged" Tho
foregoing is the substance of a gen.
eral circular issued by Superintendent
N. ]. Fiiney.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-07-10

wet-goods counter-the old bachelor
and the benedict.
Here's to woman" said the bene-
dict ''the morning star Of our in
fancy, the day star OF our manhood
and the evening star OF our old age"
Here's ITO our stars" rejoined the
bachelor, "and may they always. be
kept at a telescope distance. ~ .ht-
cago News.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-07-10
Didn't Fit His Case.

Philanthropic Visitor Cat county jail)
Satan, you know, finds mishcief for
Idle hands to do"
Prisoner Yes. sir; and sometimes
he finds mischief for busy hands. I'm
here for counterfefting.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-07-10
Tho spreader q Joy.

A chirping woman in the house may
be told that silence Is golden now and
then. but in the long run her music
will be looked upon as an angelic &C
compartment to the days work.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-07-10
About Men.

Many n map would have moro
friends In this world. II he didn't
spend 30 much time criucising the
friends he already has.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-07-10
HoMEsEEkERs AND LAND spEcU
LA1ORS,

l have n number OF choice tracts OF
land in Gregory. Trip. and .Myer
counties. South Dakota. deal In new
~ patented Indian lands. ana can fur.
nish clear unincumbered titles for ali
lands control. Write me for prices
and descriptions. Office at Gregory,
South Dakota. DIR. u. r. Spencer.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-07-10
CLOSER TO PATRONS.
IDEA OF RAILROAD OFFICIAL IN
HIGH POSITION.
Walter L. Ross, Who Began az office
Boy, Gives His Views of Policy
Which He Believes VIII
Win Success.

'I believe that high officials in the
.ailroad world should come into closer
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-07-10

Wanted-A good place in country as
housekeeper; best references given.
Address H-10. care Times Repubiican.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-07-10

French cynioism.
In their FIRST passion wom0a lovs
their lovers: in all others they love
love.-La RochefoucAuld.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-07-10

Wanted to Rent-Flve room cottage
modern. good location. Cali 1875 West
Main street.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-07-10
FARM HOME s.

Dell Rapids, 5. D.. twenty miles from
Iowa or MINI. Iowa Sioux valley lands
800 per acre or better. At Dell Rap
ids $50 to $50 buys the choicest i'm
proved farms. Substantial towns. fine
groves and orchards. a great corn and
clover country.
$50 A.. fine half section. . M. out. $76 90
100 A. fine land. new buildings. 1900
100 A., 3h m. out, new house -. 1000
240 A.. IN. out. IN. Trent, $3.50
Worth while to see these II you want
a home. II. v. Harlan. First National
Bank Dell Rapids. S. d
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-07-10
IOWA FARM FOR SALE By OWN.
Err

100 acres In Howard county, six
miles from town. near creamery and
school: excellent improvements. worth
$4,000: smooth, black soil. good drain
age. well fenced: no better corn land:
$4,000. can remain on land at per
cent, with optional payments. Price $40
per acre. ". l.. Spauldlng, EIma. Iowa
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-07-10
SOUTH DAKOTA LANDS.
100 FARMS AND RANcHgs

ranging in 4size from so to 5000 sAcroa.
and In price from siS to $40 per acre,
All located In the.corn end. alfalfa belt
cf South Dskota. Send for frsA<book-
let on Brulc county. J. A. Stsansky.
pukwalsa, g. n.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-07-10
A BARGAIN I'M IOWA LAND.

have an improved $40 acre farm.
four miles from Terril. Iowa. that
am offering for sale and viii accept
one-third OF purchase price in mer-
chandise or good income property II
You are interested write the owner for
particulars. John $. Blow, Spirit Lake.
Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-07-10

touch with their
patrons. A rail-
road. like any
other large bust
ness, should aim
to give the peo-
pie what they
want. If the pol
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-07-10
WISCONSIN LAND.

For Sale-Eighty acres: five acres
cleared. hardwood land rich soil. log
mouse. trout stream. elk mics from
town: price $40. $3.50 cash. George
Stahl. Cumberland. Wis.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-07-10

Wanted to Rent-Good furnished
ROOM with bath accommodations, ETC.
within easy walking distance of center
of town. by married couple who will
be here three or four months Ad-
dress R-1I. care of T.-R.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-07-10
a Pair Of Toas4s.

''Thsy were lined ii; a.. ~ srent.of the
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-07-10

Sandy Soil Not Essential.
A Dutch newspaper controvertss ths
prevailing notion that . sandy soil /.
essential to the cnltiyation<of bulbs
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-07-10
HELP WANTED-MALE.

HELP WANTED-MALE.
Wanted-Manager by The Farmers
Elevator Company, Gilman. Iowa. Gil
bert II. Hill, secretary.
Wanted-Man to take care of twen-
| tyfive good cows. machine milking
Wages $50 per month. Address r. L.
Sollitt, Goldfeld, Iowa.
Wantcd-At stoddart Hotel, yard
man.
Wanted-Mai carriers, clerks Ex-
aminatons in Marshalltown Nov. H.
Preparation free. Franklin Institute,
Dept. SD, Rochester. n. Y
Wanted-At once. a good all-round
blacksmith. Lee Kaplan. Rockwell,
Iowa.
Wanted-Young men for postoffiee,
railway mail clerks. carriers and other
government positions. Salary $500 to
50. 900. Life positions. Government Po-
sitions Bureau Rochester. y. Y.
Wanted-Man Must be willing to
learn and capable of acting as our rep
resentative; no canvassing or solicit
ing; good income assured. Address
National Cooperative Realty Com
uanv. 99S Marden Bldg. Washington.
D. C.
Wanted-Men to learn barber trade.
Few weeks completes. Practical ex-
perience from start. Careful instruc-
tors. tools given, diplomas granted.
Wages Saturdays. positions waiting.
wonderful demand for graduates. Write
for catalog. Moler Barber College.
Chicago, ILL.,
HELP WANTED-FEMALE.
Wanted-Dining room girl Address
Ito. care this office,
Wanted-Girl for general housework
4o5 North Second avenue
Wanted-Young girl for light house
work, two miles in country. Mrs. A.
d. Summers, rural phone.
Wanted-Girl at county farm, SIS per
month j. c. Koontz. Marshalltown.
Iowa.
Wanted-Ladies, at once to copy let
ters at home: easily earn SO to $50 per
week send 10 cents for particulars.
Western Specially Company. sta. "a.
Cincinnati Ohio
Wanted-Woman to do washing at
my house on Saturdays, Mrs. D. w
Norris, Jr. 40s North Fifth street
Wanted - Young lady for three
months substitute work. Must be ex-
pericnced both as bookkeeper and ste
nographer. Times-Republican
acknowledgements Robertson &
Strub.
WANTED-sALEsMEN.
Wanted salssmen--Cider and phos-
phate statesmen. Liberal salary or high
commissions with $40 weekly advance.
Red Cross Vinegar Company. ST. Lou
Is, Mo. D..
2 Be Your Own Boss-Made 81 daily
silvering mirrors. Anyone can do the
work at home In spare time. Booklet
and sample free. G. F. Redmond, Dept.
l59, Boston, Mass.
FOR Observation-Disclosures.
For Saie--1rish water spaniel pup
pies. Lock Box 1853. Hampton, Iowa.
K For aaIe--Good work horse. Also
household articles, kitchen utensils,
lawn mower and wheelbarYow.' Call SOL
West Main.
For sais OR Trade = A good business
doing from $500 to $500 per month. A
frst-class, up-to-date moving picture
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-07-10
WANTED.
at Leland hotel

Wanted - Low wheeled wide tired
wagon. to hire for haying Mo. care
T.-R
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-07-10

or Salc-I'cst land in the best state
$50 and up Write me what you want.
Robert II Barnard. Clarion. Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-07-10
SCOTCH COLLIE DOGS AND PUPS
FOR sALE-c.TY PROPERTY.

For Sale Good scven-room house
in west part of Marshalltlwn. Large
lot, good barn. cistern and small fruit
Everything In good repair. a few hun
dred cash will handle this w n.
Wldman. at Times Republican office.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-07-10

Wanted - Farmers or anyone else
wanting help. to phone Employment
Agency. 1909 yellow. at Carts shoe
store.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-07-10

Information Wanted from owner who
has good farm for sale. suitable for
dairy purposes or general farming; not
particular about size or location. Wish
to hear from owner only, who will sell
direct to buyer without paying COM
mission Give price and brief descrip-
ton. G. Currier, room 9l-A, 46 West
Monroe street, Chicago, H.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-07-10

FOR sALE-ioWA LAND.

For Sale-Two eio's. good all around
farms. price right; a25 has some over
flow land, priced accordingly; 1873 very
cheap. $4,000 hardware and l20 acres
we'll improved. want to exchange for
large farm Improved ten acres We
want to cash in, could use some ira ie.
Mackaman
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-07-10

Wanted-To buy fifty half grown
chicks of April and early May matches.
d. w. Norris, Jr., 40S North Fifth
street.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-07-10

Information Wanted from owner who
has good modern residence for SALE in
or within fifteen miles of MARSHALL
town. Wish TO learn OF best bargain
being offered. Give price and brief de-
scription; no agents need answer Ad-
dress G. Currer, room 9l-B, 46 West
Monroe street. Chicago. III.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-07-10

. For Sale or Trade - A good business
doing from $500 TO $500 per month. A
first class. up-to-date moving picture
show In good town OF $4,000. Town
divided by river, and this, is the only
show OF this kind on one side. Popu2
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-07-10

Wanted-Men to learn barber trade.
Few weeks completes Practical ex-
perience from start. Careful instruc-
tors, tools given. diplomas granted.
Wages Saturdays. positions waiting.
wonderful demand for graduates. Write
for catalog. Moler Barber College,
Chicago, Ill.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-07-10

Wanted-Girl at county farm. SIS per
month j. c. koontz. Marshaltown,
Iowa
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-07-10

For Saie-A nrsr-class ten horse
power motor. d. C. 500 volt. Operated
our cd press, but new press required
larger motor. Times Republican.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-07-10

Wanted-I made $500 in FIVE years
in the mail order business; began with
50. Ser for free booklet Tells how
Heacoci.. 1S4. Lockpprt. N. Y
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-07-10

For SaIe-Second hand delivery wag-
on as good as new. Robertson s. Strub.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-07-10
HELP WAN1Ep-EEMALE.

Wanted-Young girl for light house
work, two miles in country. Mrs. A.
ID. Summers. rural phone.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-07-10
-
WANTED-SALESMEN EN-.

silvering mirrors. Anyone can do the
work at home In spare time. Booklet
and sample free. G. F. Redmond, Dept
l59, Boston, Mass.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-07-10

FOR RENT.

For Rent--F'urnishcd rooms. Ill cosuS
plete for light housekeeping. yx1
block.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-07-10

For sale-A scholarship in the In
ternational Correspondence school Of
Scranton. Address "H-2l' care T.-k.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-07-10
FOR NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

For Saie--1rish water spaniel pup
pies. Lock Box 1853. Hampton, Iowa.
For 6ale--Good work horse. Also
household articles, kitchen utensils.
dawn mower and wheelbarrow., Call SOL
West Main.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1909-08-20
COTTON RUBBER.

w. L. Howard was going around
town today displaying two handfuls of
cotton, which came from one tree on
Palolo hill. 1t is of the Caravonica
tree variety propagated by an Aus
tralian grower. This cotton produces
much more than the Sea Island cot
ton, and though it does not command
so high a price as that it ranks high
err in market than the standard cot
ton. 1t is declared to be the genuine
article of wool cotton.
G. J. Austin, manager of the Anne
rican- Hawaiian Rubber Co.'s planta-
ton at Nahiku, is in town. He re-
ports the trees on that estate as, being
in exceedingly fine condition. Tapping
there will not be due until two years
hence. The trees were later in being
planted than those on the plantation
of the Nahiku Rubber Co. Mr.. Austin
was formerly assistant plant quaran-
tine inspector at Honolulu.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1909-08-20
SUITS DROPPD.

High Sheriff Henry has returned a
writ of attachment duly executed in
the suit of Arthur NJ. Brown VS.. VIII
liam H. Cornwell, on a claim for $1,000
and interest. At the same time a
discontinuance Of the suit is filed by
George A. Davis, attorney for plaintiff.
The water pipe injunction suit Of
Oahu Railway & Land Co. VS.. /. L..
McCandless and James Armstrong, af-
ter engaging Judge Robinson for sew
eral sittings, has been settled out OF
court.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1909-08-20
THE PROMOTION OF
TRADE WITH CHINA

A diplomatic controversy between
the United States and China, relative
to the participation of American bank
ers in the Hankow railroad loan, has
been given more attention ut the east
than on the Pacific coast, although, in
fact, it has an important If Indirect
bearing on the extension of American
trade with China. The controversy
grows out of the exclusion Of Ameri-
can bankers from participation in a
railroad loan amounting to S275OO,O 900,
guaranteed by government. The pro-
test of the American bankers was
backed by a strong note from Presi-
dent Taft to the Chinese government,
and these representations have called
a halt in the proceedings, with rea-
sonable certainty that American CAPT
tai will be allowed to participate.
If this affair had no other bearing
than the effort of financiers to find
profitable investment it would be mat
ter of small public concern, but it has
an important influence on hte status
of our trade with China. The case
is stated by Charles DENLY, late con-
sui general at Shanghai, who says;
To achieve success we must cease to
regard China merely as a market and
begin to consider It a region for per-
manent investment. We can not hope
to sell our goods by standing at the
doors of our warehouses. We must
he TnfnnGn
are usually friendly toward Americans
as a result of our generous policy in
Chinese affairs during recent years.
The government is likewise cordial,
and investment of American capital is
desired.
The time must come when our nm
anciers and businessmen, to promote
American trade in China, will regard
7 per cent in that empire as safe as
7 per cent here. 1t is futile to hope
for orders for American materials to
be used in the construction of works
financed by foreign capital In all
government loans made for the con-
struction of railroads, etc, it is now
stipulated that the materials shall be
purchased from the nation providing
, the funds. I have known Germans
? constructing a railroad In Shantung to
, refuse to consider American tenders
for material and equipment solely on
|, the ground that the orders must go tC
!, Germany, even at a higher price, be-
= cause the enterprise was being financ
, ed by German banks.
/. The development of American trade
with China is the direct and intimate
: concern of Pacific coast merchants an(
:. producers, and in that view ever!
= means to establish close financial re
. lations with Chinese enterprises shoul'
. be fostered.-S F. Call.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1909-08-20
ANOTHER TOBACCO PLANTATION

HILO, August 17.-IIilo district will
soon have its first tobacco plantation.
1t viii be started by r. A. Dranga and
]. e. Gamalielson, with the backing of
eastern capital, and while the first ven
ture will be in the main in the nature
of an experiment, the promoters there
of feel absolutely assured that they will
meet with success.
Dranga and Gamalielson returned
last week from nine days tour around
the island, during which they inspected
tobacco plantations wherever these
could be found.
I'VE went to every place where a
tobacco plant could be found said
Dranga on his return. I'VE saw the
plantations i'm Hamakua and all those
in Kona, spending an entire day with
Jared Smith, from whom we received
a lot of valuable information. SmitA
is very busy at present building big
barns for his coming crop. He is now
building his eighth Some of them are
built on ohia posts with corrugated
iron roofs, with walls of clotn or even
thatch as he is very enthusiasts about
the future of the tobacco industry on
these islands.
From all that we have learned on
this trip we have become convinced
that tobacco will do well anywhere in
this district, and we intend to start in
with our first experimental plantation
in the near future Yes. both l and
Mr.. Gamalielson will be in it, but we
are only small fry. The big people
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1909-08-20
St. LOUIS ALUMNI
AMONG THE LOSERS

A number of local merchants are re-
GREETING the very sudden departure
of Eugene Mccain on the Alameda the
other day and at least one organiza-
ton of which he was a member is con-
sidering proceedings against him on
account of financial matters which he
did not straighten out before he left.
Mccain was secretary of the st. Louis
College Alumni Association, and he is
stated to have come out about $3.50
short and left without making good
the shortage. Several mercantile
firms have unpaid bills which led them
to feel chagrined when they heard that
he wore the leis of a departing pas
senger when the Alameda pulled out.