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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-01-04

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The Columbus journal., 1909-02-24

Even to suggest to the ambassador of
the United States that he was sus-
pected of having abducted the kaiser,
an act of lese majesty in itself, was
something which might arouse that
man to appeal to his home government
and topple Germany itself into an i'm
brogliO which could end only in de-
feat. The attitude Of America, up to
the moment when communication
ceased, had been friendly. Therefore.
there seemed no logical reason for
her taking any such unheard of action
as that Of interference with the per-
son Of his majesty. The consensus of
opinion was that the situation was too
delicate to admit of any ordinary
methods, and that there was only one
thing to do-keep the embassy under
constant surveillance until by secret
service methods they might learn
what if any connection the ambassa-
dor or those about him had with the
disappearance.
The gypsy received the promised re-
ward. and from that hour on the
American embassy was increasingly
watched day and night from without
and within.
The Columbus journal., 1909-02-24
SYNOPSIS.

vanishing Fleets a story OF what
might have happened" opens in Wash
fngton with the United States and Japan
on the verge of war Guy Hitler. sec
rotary Of the British embassy, and Miss
Norma Roberts, chief aide of Inventor
Roberts. are introduced as lovers. At the
most inopportune moment Japan declares
war. Japan takes the Philippines. The
cause Of the governments Indifference:
Guy Hitler starts for England with Sc
cret message and IS compelled to leave
Norma Roberts, who with military Of
FERROUS expedition for an isolated point on
the Florida coast Hawaii is captured by
the Japs- All ports are closed. Jap fleet
is fast approaching western coast of
America. Siege, japanese spy, discovers
secret preparations for war. He follows
auto carrying presidential cabinet. He I'M
carthS source of great mystery and fees.
murmuring: The gods save Nippon"
Fleeing 80 Pacific coast, Siege is shot
down just as journey TO get awful news
to Japan seems successful. Japan an
nounceS intention to attack seaportS
Toxic learns of missing japanese fleet
and whole world becomes convinced that
nit"d States has some powerful war
agency England decides TO send a fleet
10 American waters as a Canadian pro-
lection against what the British suppose
Is q terrible submarine fiotilla. Hitler is
also sent TO Canada to attempt to force
his way through American lines with
message to The president in order that
protection for the fleet may be assured.
Japan appeals to Britain for aid. British
feet departs. amid misgivings of English.
Fleet mySteriously disappears. sailor
picked upon on a raft being the only evil
dence of the loss. Powers begin to fear
for their safety. Hitler makes a failure
OF effort to deliver message TO the presi-
dent. War between Great Britain and
Germany is threatened. The kaiser dis
appears.
The Columbus journal., 1909-02-24

joy the Seclusion of his majesty
bOx?'
Through the kings mind passed C
succession of questions. What could
this mean? Would anyone dare per-
petrate joke of this character, and if
SO who would have the temerity?
Was it not an absurdity that Admiral
Bevins should be here this night in a
London theater when his country was
at war and had practically thrown the
gauntlet into the lists of the civilized
world? 1t was impossible! But he
would send for this individual who
by his paltry ruse would infringe upon
the privacy of king and see for him
self what sort of fool he was.
Show him in" he said to the equer-
~, and then expectantly watched the
door, wondering whether he was to
face an adventurer or an imbecile. Be-
tween the king and the officer whose
name appeared on the card was an
intimacy of more than 30 years
The Columbus journal., 1909-02-24

minatiOn where nothing much worse
might be predicted. Germany had
other occupations than those of aggres
sion. and was now distraught in its
effort to find the missing ruler. from
whom no word had been received and
of whom no information had been OBJ
tanned. The American dread had been
somnrient for days, and the first grief
for the loss of the great British fleet
had lost its poignancy and was be.
coming only a bitter recollection to be
calmly discussed and specialized upon,
After weeks of storm and stress there
had come a lull in which England
waited for winds more kind.
London had lived so long in misery
that il had become callous, hardened,
and enveloped in an air of gloom, con-
ditions resembling those of that period
of terror which overspread it in the
great plague. but which led men by
work and pretense of gayety to seek
forgetfulness. Once more the music
halls opened. the theaters made their
announcements, signs appeared on the
boardings and old habits began in a
sort of haIf-hearted way to resume
their sway
In this epoch of abnormality the at
mosphere Joined and sent upon the
huge city a June fog, which settled
down in the night, adding its black
ness to that of the hour. And through
it in quest of relaxation rode Eng
lands king. On leaving the palace he
had no definite plan or destination;
but the glare of the theaters lured and
beckoned insistently to their wealth of
light and entertainment, and he
yielded
His coming was unheralded, and at
tentiCn was attracted TO the presence
only VIXEN the manager, following
ti:ne-established custom. which for
babe the turning of ones back upon a
king, preceded him with steady bows
10 the royal box and took his place
beside the equerry while the visitor
entered. The hippodrCme was to be
honored. Within the box the royal
guest seated himself behind the par
tally drawn curtains, where he couli
lock out unCn the bizarre performance
AID feei.himself near throng Of per-
coiS. There was some satisfaction at
lelst il mere proximity to companion
ship.
With laaguid interest and ha'f alb
The Columbus journal., 1909-02-24

sorption he glanced over the program
paying but small attention to what ii
contained. A herd of performing ele.
plants galloped clumsily round in the
ring below, obeying the shrill, nervous
shouts of a woman clad in red tights,
and then sedately marched out
through an aperture by the side of the
stage when the act was ended. A
man clad in an ill-ftting dress suit, ev.
identity the heritage from some prede.
cessor, came to the front Of the stage
and began an ornate. rambling, and
ungrammatical speech, announcing
some wonderful exhibition which was
about to take place. The monarch,
suddenly aware of the voice. caught
only the last words declaring it to be
the great event of the evening"" and
leaned back in his cushioned chair, his
mind again reverting to the vicissi-
tudes of government.
His reverie was disturbed by a con.
versation taking place at the door OF
his box. The gentleman was very
insistent that it should be delivered
at once, otherwise should not have
brought it," he heard the manager OF
the theater say alphabetically.
rs there no place in the world
where l can remain undisturbed? the
king muttered YEARLY, and then called
aloud: Send that note in, whatever
it may be-
With salute his equerry handed
him the message, which he idly held
in his hand for few moments before
opening it. looking half abstractediy
out of his hox to where a man was
being hoisted aloft and through an
opening in the arched roof .bove.
More or less indifferently he tore open
the envelope and withdrew a card, at
which he stared with a puzzled frown,
as if doubling his senses. Surely this
could be no jest. Upon it was
scrawled:
Admiral Robert Bevins of the
United States navy desires a brief
audience with his majesty upon mat
tiers which can be discussed in per-
son only. If permissible. may he en-
The Columbus journal., 1909-02-24

Laundry work at home would be
much more satisfactory if the right
Starch were used. In order to get the
desired stiffness. it is usually neces-
sary to use SO much starch that the
beauty and fineness of the fabric is
hidden behind a paste of varying
thickness, which not only destroys the
appearance, but also affects the wear
ing quality of the goods. This trou-
BILE can be entirely overcome by using
Defiance Starch, as it can be applied
much more thinly because of its great.
er strength than other makes.
The Columbus journal., 1909-02-24
Sick Patient Didn't Feel Pain Of Op-
eration, but Thoccht So.

Seration, but Thought SO.
A German surgeon in the Franco
Prussian war had occasion to lance an
abscess for poor fellow. and, as the
sore was obstinate. it became neces-
sary 10 use the knife twice The oper-
alton was not very painful one, but
the patient declared that it had nearly
killed him. and when a third resort to
the lancet was proposed, he protested
that he could never so through the
operation alive
The surgeon promised to make it
easy for him and. calling up a few Of
the loungers, ordered one OF them to
hold his hands close over the patients
eyes, and two others to grasp his
hands firmly.
This arrangement" explained the
doctor. is said to prevent pain in
such an operation. Now, lie perfectly
quiet, and when say Now prepare
yourself"
The Columbus journal., 1909-02-24
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The surgeon at cnce began quietly
with his work, and in short time had
completed the operation without the
least trouble, the patient lying as
quiet as though in sleep.
When all was done the surgeon laid
aside the knife and said, Now" Such
roar came from the lips of the sick
man as seldom is heard from any hui
man being. He struggled to free him.
self, yelling: ''Oh, doctor, you're kill
ing me-
Shouts of laughter soon drowned his
cries and he was told that the opera
ton had been all over before the sig
nal was given. 1t was a good joke,
but it is doubtful if the poor fellow
could ever be made to believe that he
did net feel actual pain after that fatal
"Now!'-Tit-Bits.
The Columbus journal., 1909-02-24
Not Worth Botherjno With,

Patien<-Doctor, I've got pain COW
ering spot just about as large as a
half dollar ] should say. right under
my left shoulder blade.
Doctor-Humph! If the pain area is
no larger than that it isn't worth
bothering with. Wait until it gets
about the size Of two-dollar bill. then
come around and see me.-.Illustrated
Sunday Magazine.
The Columbus journal., 1909-02-24
CHAPTER XI.
A King Is Lost.

Wearied by hours of suspense, days
of anxiety and nights of alarm, the
king of England sought relaxation. \
period of disaster had reached its cul-
The Columbus journal., 1909-02-24

No harmful drugs in Garfield Tea. Ma
lures laxative-it is composed wholly of
clean. sweet. health-giving Herbs, For con-
stipation, liver and kidney troubles.
The Columbus journal., 1909-02-24

Wien a mans he:rt is broken by a
woman he employs some other wom-
an to mend 1t.
The Columbus journal., 1909-02-24

Why doesn't some enterprising at
torney write a book of unwritten
laws?
The Columbus journal., 1909-02-24

Lewis Single Binder straight SC cigar.
Made of extra quality tobacco. Your
dealer or Lewis Factory, Peoria, Ill.
The Columbus journal., 1909-02-24

A Cough. If neglected. often affects the
Lungs. Browns Bronchial TrOches'' give
relief. % cents a box. Samples sent free
by JohE /. Brown & Son, Boston, Mass
The Columbus journal., 1909-02-24

A woman probably feels blue when
she 10 green with envy. T.,
The Columbus journal., 1909-02-24

PILES CURED IN 6 TO II DAYS.
pAZO OINTMENT Is guaranteed to cure any case
Of Itching. Blind. Bleeding or PrUtruding Piles in
9 to II days or money refunded. 5Oc.
The Columbus journal., 1909-02-24
THE VERY LAST.

I'm SO delighted to see you, major.
I thought you had died"
died, madam? That's the last
thing I'd do, madam
The Columbus journal., 1909-02-24

What you call temper in your wife
you call temperament in yourself.
The Columbus journal., 1909-02-24

Call a spade spade, and you may
get it in the neck
The Columbus journal., 1909-02-24

The Retort Salty.
Summer Visitor-Did you ever see
q waterspout. Capt. Oldsalt?
Capt. O.-Aye, mum, that l have.
dozens CT 'em.
s. V.-Really, how remarkable!
Where did you see them, if l may
ask?
Capt. O.-At the plumbers, mum, at
the plumbers.
The human race has travelled far
away from it's beginnings when the
figure eight is considered to be the
standard form in woman. and rat"
makes many male heart beat
quicker.
Aliens FOOf-Easc. u Powder
For swollen. sweating feet. Givesinsfant relief Tho
original powder for the feet; Sc at all druggists.
The common people believe without
proof.-Tacitus.
Mr.. Windows Soothing syrur.
Nammssi0n. slsys pa::. cures Wind co. sc b0ttia
Call a spade a spade, and you may
The Columbus journal., 1909-02-24

Mr.. Windows Soothing Syfup.
For children teetb;ng. softenc the gums, reduces
NammaIiOn slsys pa:: cures wind coliG. 25e bottl
The Columbus journal., 1909-02-24

Good Medicine.
He that has enthusiasm needs no
ether tonic.
The Columbus journal., 1909-02-24

A navOrfng that Is used the same as lemon
Orvanilla. By dissOlving granulafed sugar
In water and adding Mapleine, n delicious
syrup s made and . syrup bitter than maple
Mapleine s sold by grocers II not send asc for
IOz bot and recipe book. Crescent AHy. Co., Seattle
The Columbus journal., 1909-02-24

Aliens FOOf-Easc. u Powder
For swollen sweating feet Givesinsfant relief. The
original powder for the feet. Sc all druggists.
The Columbus journal., 1909-02-24

The common people believe without
prOof-Tacitus
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1909-10-01
FASHION NOTES.

The directoire tie, made of Gro
cfiet lace, Is pretty finish to the
dressy blouse.
There is rage now for cream white
suits, worn with hat and accessories
OF nut brown.
Gray suede boots with pearl but
tons are attractiveiy worn with gray
walking suits.
White ties with dark gowns are seen
in some costumes, but the idea Is IN
poor' style.
Kimono dresses for the little folk
are cool and simple enough to in,
sure style and comfort
1t is predicted that the pannier will
have prominent place in evening
gowns.
The Russian cossack and the mill.
tary effects bid fair to have a strong
vogue in millinery.
Hats persist in their biggest shapes
and most of the new models turn rak
ishly at one side.
The polonaise Is a growing fash.
ion, and it is promised that a good
-A~'AAy " a. w SCCA ILLS oodSOu.
The foulard vogue is at its height.
and in its class this graceful fabric
is absolutely unrivaled.
A subtle suggestion of color is con.
sidsred more fashionable than the
more definite and vivid hues.
White cream and ecru net blouses
are not difficult to dye, and it may
be successfully done at home.
Dresses Of all-over embroidery and
lace have made quite hit and are
likely to last for some time.
New neck chains are made with
pendants of gold peacocks, the tails
of which are set with various stoses.
A good many gowns of princess
build are being trimmed to simulate
two-piece garments gowns and coats.
Hat brims seem to get lower and
lower. Unless they cover almost the
entire head they are not modish.
Buttons covered with the material
of the gown on which they are en-
ployed are the latest development.
There is fad for parasol handles
carved in the shapes OF birds. parrots
seeming to be the most popular.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1909-10-01
A FIRST FOOD

1t is sometimes perplexing to figure
out just what we should feed the hens
early in the morning. It is a disputed
question whether we should give grain
or mash and just how much From
years Of experience we should advise
the grain, just small portion early
to scratch: then follow with light
food Of cooked vegetables and scraps,
with more grain during the day and
afternoon. If hens get full feed
early in the day, they soon become
lazy and will not hustle, therefore we
should try to keep them busy. The
first feed should be grain scattered in
the scratching shed, and an effort
should be made to keep the hens hun
cry. Late in the evening they should
be given all they can eat and at night
their crops should be full. Give a
variety of every kind Of food and veg.
etables, and give it so that the entire
day Is consumed in getting it.-Far.
mers' Union Guide.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1909-10-01

Trouble in the Royal Palace.

The Shakespeare Club of New Or
leans used to give amateur theatre
cal performances that were distin-
guished for the local prominence of
the actors. Once social celebrity,
with a gorgeous costume, as one Of
the lords in waiting, had only four
words to say: "The queen has
swooned." AS he stepped forward.
his friends applauded vociferously.
Bowling his thanks, he faced the king
and said. in a very high pitched
voice, '"The swoon has queened."
There was roar of laughter; but
he waited patiently. and made an
other attempt:
"The sween has cooned."
Again the walls trembled, and the
stage manager said, In voice that
could be heard all over the house.
Come of. you doggoned fool"
But the ambitious amateur re-
fused to surrender, and in rasping
falsetto, as he was assisted off the
stage, he screamed: "The coon has
sweened. Success Magazine.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1909-10-01
IF YOU BUY HENS.

The question which worries one
most when starting with poultry, is
which kinds Of hens to buy. The
breed is often not so much to con,
slider as the kind of hens. We do not
know how to select the good hens
those that will lay, and for this rea.
son we buy hens and feed them
throughout the winter and get nc
eggs.
1t is very important that we know
the kind of hens to select-the kind
which will be healthy and lay during
the winter months. Of course, there
is no way to tell how this may be
done, but the trained eye can see at
glance just which hens we should
select.
The practical farmer can tell in
stantly which ear Of corn will make
the best seed, or which horse or COW
viii make the best to breed from, and
the poultryman can tell you at a
glance which lot of hens you should
buy for eggs. If you select the right
kind of hens and give them the right
kind OF treatment there should be no
reason why you should not have eggs
at all seasons of the year.-Farmers'
Union Guide.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1909-10-01
The Girl Scout.

We knew it would happen; at
least, the wise ones amongst us knew.
The girl scout has arrived. Really
the imitativeness of the delightful
sex is magnificent! This writer saw
six of them on Parliament Fields on
Saturday-neat blue serge skirts.
straw hats, haversacks and poles.
They followed a trail with surprising
assiduity; they crept along cautious
ly, bent double. in the approved
scout manner; they made weird sig
nails to each other. And sturdy young
girl scouts, with hair down their
backs, look singularly attractive.
This company was commanded by q
boy scouta real, enrolled, khaki
clad scotland they obeyed him!
If this sort of thing goes on-no, it
will never do!-London Chronicle.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1909-10-01

ferrous and uncomprehended POSSIBLE
tiles. The beast is not merely the
servant of man; he is his friend and
ally. He occupies complementary
place in the great scheme of creation.
Such a conception of animal life is a
commonplace with many of the older
religions. 1t has permeated the
philosophy of the East to such an ex-
tent that the devout Indian will not
willingly injure a fly or worm, lest
ne invoke divine retribution. In an
.ient Egypt cats were considered
sacred and were worshiped. One of
I :hese Egyptian cats, preserved in
bronze, in the collection of the French
Ambassador at Rome, forms one OF
The illustrations in the volume and is
reproduced here.-Philadelphia Rec
ord.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1909-10-01
BLACKHEAD REMEDY.

In an article on blackhead in tur.
Keys and white diarrhoea in chickens
an exchange concludes that there is
no effective remedy for these diseases
after birds are once infected and rec
ommends prompt use OF preventative
methods. Among the representatives.
most highly commended is the liberal
use of epson salts, administered
either in mash or in drinking water.
A dose is teaspoonful to ten old
fowls or twenty young ones, admins
tered about once a week Farmers
Home Journal.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1909-10-01
The Fleet in a Foo.

Navigation in fog at sea Is ale
ways perilous, even for single ships,
but the dangers are increased a hun.
dred fold for fleet. Sound signals
of every kind are In use, mostly by
means OF foghorns and sirens and
also by firing guns from the flagship.
the rounds and intervals between
the reports being regulated by code
so as to convey exact meanings to
all concerned. At the same time, to
prevent collisions, the first precau-
ton taken on board every ship of q
feet is to put fog buoy overheard
the moment fog comes on.
The buoy consists of large cask
painted red, which is attached at the
stern of every ship by rope Of
grass fibre, a material that floats on
the surface. Zach ship pays out
astern length of rope equivalent to
the intervals kept between the ships
of the fieet-two cables flour hundred
yards) in close order, four cables in
open order. The cask should float at
the bows of the ship next astern.
splashing up the water as it is towed
over the waves. Station is kept
throughout the feet whatever the
speed of the. ships by every vessel
keeping her bows close up to the
splash of the fog buoy towing in the
wake of her immediate leader in line.
Illustrated London News. -
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1909-10-01
NO COSTLY WEDDING GIFTS FOR
HER,

Several bFfdes-to-be are crying, oh.
go dreadfulIy loud that they don't
want any wedding gifts. Yet those
girls cannot possibly be wholly scorn-
full of the things that used to be
grouped under the head of numerous
and costly" A girl who is to be
married soon was asked by an intim-
ate friend what she would like for
q wedding present. mo jewelry,
please" was the quick reply; land ]
don't want any silver. But you can
give me Persian rugs or a real grand
fahher's clock, or a carved oak chest
or four-post bedstead with carved
posts. I like useful things" Useful!
And the friend had thought Of sim
pie silver pie knife!-New York
Press.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1909-10-01
NOTES.

Plant patch of green stun for
your poultry and allow them the run
of it..
Have a movable floor in your chick
en- house, so that the droppings may
be saved. X
Unless you wish your hens to form
the egg-eating habit crush all the egg
shells they eat.
It is a good things to so construct
your poultry houses that they may be
moved with ease.
Dry picked fowls present a much
plumper appearance than those scald-
ed and then picked.
Even on small scale well bred
poultry can be made to return a
handsome profit, If handled right.
Better raise fifty youngsters and
raise them we'll than to have double
the number and stunt them all.
Sunshine is one of the most health
full agents and should be permitted to
enter the poultry house as much as
possible. ~
Clean up and disinfect your poultry
house at least once week and the
fowls will be less troubled with dis
ease and vermin.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1909-10-01
SMALL CHICK FOOD.

For small chicks at first it is well
to feed stale bread crumbs and hard.
boiled eggs crumbled fine. Afterwards
oatmeal and cornmeal cake, or John
ny-cake," as 1t is generally called,
make good rations for the growing
chicks, with wheat or cracked corr
added as soon as they can eat these
grains. Many people prefer oats to
wheat. as better muscle and bone
forming food, but chickens will eat
the wheat at an earlier age.-Farm-
as Home Journal.