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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-02-17

and it is the only sone-it is when
she reads Science and Health. Il
don't like to open the shutters, Mr..
Lawrence" she explained. mot since
the night you went away"
But. pressed further. she refused to
explain. "The doctor said you were
not to be excited she persisted.
Here's your beef tea"
Not a drop until you tell me-" I
said grimly. Besides, you know very
well there's nothing the matter with
me- This arm Of mine is only false
belief" sat up gingerly. Nov
why don't you open that Window"
Mrs. Klopton succumbed. Because
there are queer goings-on in that house
next door, she said. "'If you will take
the beef tea, Mr.. Lawrence, will tell
you"
The queer goings-on, however,
proved to be slightly disappointing. 1t
seemed that after I left on Friday
night, a light was seen fitting fitfully
through the empty house next door.
Euphemia had seen it first and called
Mrs. Klopton Together they had
watched it breathlessly until it disap-
peared on the lower floor.
you should have been a writer of
ghost stories,'' / said, giving my pill
lows a thump. "And SO it was fit
ting hitfully!"
.rhat.s Err!!:::::.. !: +~:s doing" she re-
iterated- Fitting nitfully-I mean fit
ting f1tfully-how you do throw one
out, Mr.. Lawrence! And what's more,
1t came again."
"Oh. come now, Mrs. Klopton," I
objected, ghosts are like lightning;
they never strike twice in the same
night. That is only worth half a cup
Sf-beef tea"
''You may ask Euphemia," she re-
,orted with dignity. mot more than
in hour after, there was a light there
lgain. We saw It through the chinks
bf the shutters. Only-this time it be-
gan at the lower floor and climbed
"You oughtn't to tell ghost stories
it night" came Meningitis voice from
The duofway Really. Mrs. Klopton.
TIM amazed at you. You old duffer!
rye got to thank you for the worst
day Of my life"
Mrs. Klopton gulped. Then realiz-
Ing that the "old duffer" was meant
Tor me, she took her empty cup and
vent out ffiutterinE.
The Pirates crazy about me. isn't
shey McKnisht sait to the CLOSING
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-02-17

likely to make advances to BrohBon
than to us. we could have tie CASE
continued. release BrohsSn % Ball
and set = watch on him"
Not my wAtoh." Mcknight protest.
ed IT'S Z family heirloom"
"Y0Nfd better 60 home" said firm
". "do home and 60 to bed. You're
sleepy. You can have 6ullivan's red
necktie to dream over II you think it
VIII hSir any"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-02-17
"fRAuDS" UPON THE PUBLIC "

is what some physicians have called
patent medicines. and 1t is undeniably
true that some are frauds and some
are even worse. because they are In
furious. on the other hand. there are
many patent medicines such as Lydia
r. Tinkham's Vegetable Compound, and
others. which are of real worth. ana
are recommended by physicians Of rec
ogflized standing.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-02-17
door. Then he swung around ana ne1s
out his hana

| door Then he swung around ana ne1o
out his hand.
"By Jove," he said. '.f've been Iay-
ing you out ali day, lilies on the door
BELL, black gloves everything. II you
had had the sense Of 3 mosquito In
snowstorn, you would have telephoned
me-
at never even thought Of It" was
filled with remorse. upon my word.
Rich, hadn't an idea beyond getting
away from that place. 1t you had
seen what saw
Mcknight stopped me. "Seen It!
Why, you lunatic. I've been digging
for you all day in the ruins. I've
lunched and dined on horrors. Give
me something to rinse them down.
Lollie.'
F He had fished the key of the eel
larette from it's hiding place in my
+ shoe bag and was mixing himself what
he called a Bernard Shaw-a founda-
ton of brandy and soda, with little
OF everything else in sight to give 1T
snap. Now that saw him clearly, he
looked weary and grimy. ! hated to
tell him what I knew he was: waiting
to hear, but there was no use wading
in by inches. ducked and got it
over.
"The notes are gone, Rich,' said,
as quietly as could. In spite OF HIM
self his face fell.
'TEof course expected it" he
said. "But-Mrs. Klopton said over
the telephone that you had brought
Z, T hrnnH-mn1t
knows we ought not to complain
You're here, damaged, but here" He
lifted his glass. Happy days, old
mani"
IF you will give me that black bot
tie and teaspoon, I'll drink that in
arnica, or whatever the stuff is;
Rich-the notes were gone before the
wreck"
He wheeled and stared at me. the
bottle in his hand Lost, strayed or
stolen?" he queried with forced light
ness.
Stolen, although believe the theft
was incidental to something else"
Mrs. Klopton came In at that mo-
ment, with Sn egg-nog in her hand.
She glanced at the clock, and. with
out addressing any one in particular,
she intimated that it was time for self
respecting folks to be at home in bed.
Mcknight, who could never resist a
fling at her back, spoke to me in
stage whisper.
"1s she talking still? or AGAIN." he
asked. just before the door closed.
There was a seconds indecision with
the knob. then, judging discretion the
better part, Mrs Klopton went away.
Now, then" Mcknight said, set
ting himself in chair beside the
bed, spit it out. Not the wreck
know all I want about that. But the
theft. can tell you beforehand that
it was woman.
l had crawled painfully out Of bed,
and was in the act OF pouring the egg
nog down the pipe of the washstaI1d.
paused. with the glass in the air.
"a woman!" l repeated. startled.
What makes you think that?"
You don't know the first principles
of good detective yarn" he said
scornfully. "Of course, it was the
woman in the empty house next door.
You said it was brass pipes. you will
remember. Well-on with the dance;
let joy be unconfined."
Sol told the story: had told it so
many times that day that did 1t a,l-
tomatically. And I told about the girl
with the bronze hair, and my suspfc-
ions. But l did not mention Alison
West. Mcknight listened to the end
without interruption. When had
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-02-17
r1n1EsREruBr1CAN MARs14ALLToWNI

Toley's Honey and Tar. the greatest
throat and lung remedy. VIII quickly
cure the soreness and cough and restore
a normal condition Ask for Foley's
Honey end Tar. Mcbride 3 VIII Drug
Company.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-02-17
The Quest for Beauty
by MADAME MADELEINE MAREE.

G. L. The very best preparation I
know Of to cure eczema is made by
mixing an ounce of borothol with half
a pint of hot water and adding a table,
spoonful of glycerine. Apply this free
ly. 1t should stop the itching at once,
and faithful application will cure your
eczema.
A. c. You evidently have the same
trouble as great many other people
know, if you catch cold every time
you shampoo your head, 1 Would sug-
gest you use dry shampoo. Get from
your druggist four ounces of powdered
orris root and two ounces of capitol,
mix them thoroughly, sprinkle about a
tablespoonful into the roots of the hair
and rub the scalp hard for few min
utes, then brush out with a good, stiff
brush.
Minnie A. Try the amarol lotion for
chapped hands. 1t is easily made by
dissolving two ounces of amarol in a
pi::t cf hot water. Just add the &c
to the water and shake we'll, let stand
for a few hours, and it is ready for use.
Apply as you would any complexion
cream. This lotion will keep the hands
and face soft and white.
Gene. 1 wouldn't advise you to try
and doctor your eyes: the eyes are too
delicate to trifie, with; better consult
a good eye specialist at once.
Annie. think the very best way to
get rid of pimples and blotches is to
drive them out of your blood. OF course
this will make your face and arms look
badly for a few days, but it is really the
only way to get rid of them. Try this
recipe: Make a pint of thick sugar
syrup and add one ounce Of sarsene to
it, and take two teaspoopsful three or
four times a day. 1t might be well
to use the amarol lotion as well.
Daisy. Try rolling on the floor to re-
duce your fat. There are number Of
preparations for this purpose. Fluid
extract of bladder wrack is recon-
mended very highly YaGr druggist
tefI you SnVw -
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-02-17
IOWA LAND FoH SALE az OWNER

My several farms in Howard county.
from so to 240 acres. we'll improved.
near town. smooth. black SOIL, good
drainage, no ponds or bitches. no pet
ter corn or dairy land. Prices $40 TO
$50. Easy terms. Farms to rent. List
on request. FL. l.. SpauidinG, Elma
Iowa.
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Classified Advertisements

auction at the front door of the court
house Saturday. Feb 10. 1910. at IL
o'clock a. IN. This farm Is well I'M
proved and located just south oil state
Center. c. H. Van Law. Referee
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-02-17

AUCTION SALE.

will soil the household goods. can
ned fruit, etc. of the Lydia A. hicney
estate at the premises. loS South
Twelfth street. at 1850 y. IN. FRIDAY
FEB. IS, 1910 G. w. Schick. executor.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-02-17

Mrs. Klopton's voice came drowsily
from the next room. punctuated by a
yawn. ooh. forgot to tell you," she
called, with the suspicious lisp which
characterizes her at night, Somebody
called up about noon. Mr. Lawrence.
1t was long distance, and he said he
would call again. The name vas
she yawned-"Sullivan."
ITO Be Continued.)
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-02-17

Wantsd--A good energetic agent to
represent prominent life Insurance.
company in this section. Especial and
attractive features. IrDerai CONTRACT TO
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-02-17

One modern nine room house IN good
repair, and two lots equity. $1,000, Loo
Gated near I4ongvivcn park. Rock Is
land. H. Will exchange for high grade
cows and heifers. Herfords preferred
Address c.. NJ. Schaffer. Deep River
Iowa.
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light housekeeping. 1913 South Third
TO EXCHANGE,

TO ,Exchanse-Modern eleven-room
residence property In city in Iowa. val
ne $4,000. VIII exchange my equity OF
$500 for property of equal value. G..
H. Lantz. Wellman. Iowa
We nave several fine farms on which
we will take as part payment a medium
sized stock of general merchandise or
clothing. boots and shoes, or n good
young stallion or good automobile.
Hamlin Land Company, Castlewood,
s. D.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-02-17

Sore Lungs and Raw Lungs.
Most people know the feeling and
the miserable state of i'll health it in
dicates. All people should know that
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-02-17
AGENTS WANTED.

Wanted-Live agents TO handle South
Dakota land. Morden Land & Loan
Company, All Good Block, Des Moines.
Iowa.
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REF FREE SALE.

We will sell 217 acres OF fine bottom
land one mile east OF Marietta at prl-
vste sale. For further information see
w. II. G.. Woodward. Marietta, James
Andrews or IL. B. Eines, Marshalltown.
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LOST.
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MISCELLANEOUS.

Sec Bills For Big Sale at Moninses
Station Feb. %.
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WANTED-sALEsMEN.

Wantsd-Cigar salesman. Experience
unnecessary; sell our brands to the re-
tail trade: big pay. Write for full par
tieulars at once. Globe Cigar Company
Cleveland, o.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-02-17
TEXAS LANDS.


Texas Farm-64O acres, $50 farmed.
corn, wheat, oats, cotton: open prairie.
new room house, abundance OF water:
S35 per acre. third cash. other five an
nual payments. can be made on place.
Good as your $3.50 land. Climate pleas
ant. Write c. j. Clark e. Co. Iowa
Park, Wichita county. Texas.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-02-17
CUT RATE SHIPPING.

Cut rates on household goods to
Pacihcs coast and other points. SUI
perior service at reduced rates. The
Boyd Transfer Company. Minneapolis,
MINI.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-02-17

right party. Address Stacey Wilson,
general manager. American Temper
ar1ce Life, 253 Broadway, n. Y.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-02-17

Wantsd-A man to do the road work
in Vienna township. "A house can be
furnished. See Howard Eckles Or John
Nicl<erson trustees.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-02-17

Gene. wouldn't advise you to try
and doctor your eyes: the eyes are too
delicate to trifey with; better consult
a good eye specialist at once.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-02-17

Wanted--Ffrst- class harness maker
at once. SIS per week. Carts Employ
ment Agency.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-02-17

Referees Sais--The MeeEer-Allison
lot acre farm viii iii 10 soiidd nj puDiiiio
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-14
MELVIN SHEPPARD
 IS SUSPENDED

New York. March 13.- Especial. .)-Melvin Sheppard the worlds greatest middle distance runner, was suspended for 50 days by the trial committee of the Mili- tary Athletic league yesterday at a meet ing at the armory that lasted five hours. Sheppard was found guilty on two of the nine charges and specifications preferred against him by officials of the Pennsyl- vania division of M. A. L. Tho first count against him was that of using profane and abusive language to officials of the Ninth regiment of Philadelphia at their indoor games on December il last. The charge also embodied other acts tending to disturb and obstruct competition. The second charge was joke. It was stated that Sheppard refused to testify concern ing his expenses, thereby preventing tht athletic committee of the M. A. l.. from obtaining a proper knowledge of his ex- investigation as to his amateur standing The latter charge was an immense joke as the committee was plainly nettled when Sheppard spuirmed out of many questions regarding his expenses, and outgeneraled them in many ways. His suspension began January 26 and will ex- pire on March 25. Since January 26 Shep- pard has won four prizes. but they have been held up pending a final decision These prizes Sheppard will have to forfeit and they will be turned over to his adver- saries.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-14
CLEANING UP TIME
 BEGINS AT THORSBY

Thorsby, March 13.-(Special)- Notices have been posted by the town council of Thorsby that all property owners must at once clean up their premises of rubbish and all decaying stuff: clean al louthouses and us lime or other disinfectant to prevent dis ease; no sawdust, ice sacks paper or other waste material shall be thrown in the streets or alleys or between or behind buildings" And no slaughter pen shall be allowed within one mile of the railroad depot in the town of Thorsby.
 John J. Shell of Boone, Ia., has sold his fine farm at Thorsby to MT. Kenrdick of Birmingham, and has left for his home well pleased with his visit.
 Mrs. John Ott of Traverse City. Mich. is a guest of Mrs. G e. Michel son of Thorsby inn'
 The Baraca class of the Congrega- tional Sunday school held newspaper social" Friday evening. About DO young people were in attendance, and games were played until time for refresh ments, when partners were secured by matching up wanted" and for sale" ads but from newspapers, after which a tailoring contest with newspapers for material was a source of much fun. Miss Carol Olson and Grover Brice carried off the prizes for the best suits. A small fee was charged to aid the clas sin obtaining money pledged for the church building fund.
 John F. Peterson will move his fam fly from Birmingham to Thorsby early next week an doccupy one of his houses on Michigan avenue. MT Peterson says he will retain his office in Bir- mingham but can live more comforta- -bly and cheaper in Thorsby. Others might oflolw his example with profit
 The Young Mems lague of Thorsby completed it's organization last evening. The object of the league as stated in its constitution is to encourage and stimulate extensive reading of whole some literature, secure talent for . caurse of lectures encourage general athletics and physical training, and to seek to unite all the forces of the town and vicinity In moral, physical and civic improvement toward beautiful Thorsby.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-14
MORE ENTHUSIASM
 IN MISSION WORK
DAY AFTERNOON AT FIRST PRES ENTERTAIN CHURCH-MINISTER PLEDGE $21. 900 THIS. YEAR

1 Six men besides the regular pastors oi
 the city were working yesterday in the local laymen's missionary campaign, and their united efforts at the meeting at the First Presbyterian church resulted in thousands of dollars being pledged by the different churches to the cause of for eign missions. Ths meeting was by far the largest in attendance that has been held in connection with the campaign since its beginning. It was estimated that the attendance was double thar of any previous meeting.
 Stirring addresses were delivered by many citizens, among whom were H. C. Broxton, T. M Johnson and R. J. McMul- lin Those who were in the active work of inc campaign yesterday besides the pastors were Dr. F. B. Culver, Dr. J. H. Finch; J. D. Wadsworth. Secretary of the Campaign R. M Archibald H. B. Os- tron and R. J. McMullin.
 After the general meeting of all the denominations was over the audience broke up into denominational groups ard discussed plans to be carried out by them
 individually when the rally active work of the campaign begins.
 A. W. Lynch presided over the Mel h. edist group meeting and there were about 5d rnen present The result was that the Methodist churches of Birmingham rledged themselves to give SIS, )0o more to nissons than they gave last year, mak- ing S2l eco in all for the present year. This will mean a donation of g for ev- cry Methodist church member in the city.
 The other churches made pledges or similar amounts to be given by them 10 foreign missions during the present year. The reports of all the denominational meetings will be given out at a later date.
 Enthusiasm in the campaign is being worked up to high pitch by Chairman William Hood, Secretary Archibald and their associate. Some big meetings which will be announced later will be held at the headuual ters of the campaign In the Hood building every day this week. The grand climax of the week will be the last preparatory meeting fer the campaign which is to be held next Sunday Many prominent church workers and missionary experts will be here foI this meeting and for the every-member canvass which will be carried out in the days following. One or the most interesting persons and elo- qucnt speakers will be Dr. Yum Of Jefu- salem, who has had many thrilling expe- riences in the missionary field in heather lands. of which he is always glad to tell Dr. Yun is a Corean prince and a hish ofncial in the Corean government Those who hear him talk, 1t is said, cannot help tut become interested more and more in missionary work. There will be many other widely known speakers present Tor the big meeting next Sunday, whose rames and the topics on which they will speak will De announced later
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-14
SUNDAY SCHOOL TEAMS
 PLAYED FAST GAMES

The Sunday school reuters at the Y. NJ. C. A. witnessed games W orth while Satur- day night
 Though the apparent invincibles from the southside defeated the Eleventh ave- hue team, it was no disgrace to the lat ter to suffer defeat. They gave the south siders the hardest work out they have had this season. Thornton Estes piled up the score for the Baptists.
 The uniforms of the Methodists, a gift from Superintendent McAdory, were quite conspicuous. Score 4 to l.
 Manager Munger of Five Points Is turping out an aggregation which is go- ing to make the rest of the crowd sit up and take notice.
 The Woodlawners made Five Points travel fast, lcsing out by a score of 35 fO 1t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-14
OPERATORS AND
 MINERS MAY AGREE

Cincinnati, March 12.-Whefher an agreement will be reached between the miners and operators of Ohio, Indiana and western Pennsylvania will probably be decided tomorrow by the sub-scaie committee which has the demands of the miners under consideration. In the event of no agreement being reached the mat ter will pass up to tho miners interna- tional body.
 The United Mine Workers of America will meet in convention here on Tuesday and will take action to determine the course of the union miners throughout the country. The operators who have been here attending the joint conference, which has been deadloched upon the sub ;ect of the demands of the, miners, spent today out of the city.
 President Lewis of the United Mine Workers of America tonight declared his belief that an increase in wages will ul- timately be acceded to and that strike of miners throughout the country will be averted.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-14
ADJUSTMENTS
Society Circus

If there is anyone in town who cares to witness the presentation of the So- ciety Circus at the Jefferson theatre to- day, matinee and tonight. and hasn t secured ticket he had better get busy, for they are selling fast. Saturday aft ernoon practically the lower floor was sold The Society Circus is going to be better than ever and there is going to be larger crowd to witness the presen- tation than ever before in the history Of the entertainment. When the circus is presented today at the Jefferson theatre it will be the eleventh time that the Athletic club has successfully presented
 to the public an up to date and lively entertainment, the object of which is to show what is being accomplished at the club. A dress rehearsal has been held
 at the theatre and the entire performance gone through. This is done to make sure that everything will run along smoothly at both performances today.
 There will be IS feature acts presented.