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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-04-02
A WHOLESALE HOUSE LOYAL.
Will Help Local Representative t
Show Fine Imported Patterns.

Will Help Local Representative to
Show Fine Imported Patterns.
S. A. Maxwell & Co., the largest job
bers of wall paper in the world, have
sent an expert paperhanger here from
Chicago to. assist T. r. Jones in placing
their exclusive designs Of domestic and
imported papers. Mr.. Jones has an as
sortment of sixty designs of imported
paper and will be pleased to show them
whether you care to buy that class of
paper or not. He also has a fine as
sortment Of domestic patterns at very
low prices that can not fail to please
anyone. He also has plenty of men to
do any kind Of work In the house dec
Grating line. Let him figure on paint
ing your house. Get our prices on all
kinds Of paint.
r. f. JONES,
Wall paper and paint store, 1os East
State street. Sssssfef
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-04-02
ABBOTT BUYS BLOCK
w. A. WATSON Sells Two Story Brick
Building at 8 West Main Street to
Tenant, ABBOTT & Son, for $4,000.

W. A. WATSON today closed trans
action by which he sold to l.. c. Abb
bott for the firm of Abbott g. Son, the
business block at 3 West Main street.
The price paid was $4,000. The prop
erty consists of the lot 20x1S0 and a
two story rbick building, the width Of
the lot.
The Abbott & Son store leased the
building Of Mr. WATSON about year
ago, and since then 1t has occupied the
first floor of it. AT the time the lease
was made Mr.. Abbott took an option
for the purchase of the property.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-04-02
PROTECTION.

Some Men Wear . Ghost Protector
Snsn inc ss55;;ee LIZ. !. ?.:.ee4er.
But there is no better protection
against the cool mornings and evenings
than one OF the nobby spring over
coats. Hopkins & Son are making all
nobby patterns; silk lined; so COM
Portable to wear; every one gem. You
should see what $25 will do.
And don't forget our new blue serge
and homespuns. They are dandy.
HOPKINS & SON,
Popular Tailors.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-04-02
An Aggressive Fight Wins

IN Iowa town of not more than 1000 inhabitants
department store is conducted with great sue
and is making food money for its This,
in spite of the fact that there is thriving and grow
ing city of four times its population nearby good
stock Of goods good business methods and afsress
i've advertising campaign the contributing fac
tors in building up this remarkable business. The
local paper seldom appears without half page page
advertisement and this is supplemented by smaller ads
in the edition and by other methods that are used
for want of larger newspaper circulation than can be
had in town of that size publishing weekly and semi
weekly newspapers.
They have swift competition. but they created
business and have been able to hold it.
Make your advertising aggressive and back It up
with aggressive business methods and you will succeed
reaches the people you want to reach. The Times
Republican has large circulation in central Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-04-02
LOCAL MARkEra
Prices Paid 20 Farmers BY Marshsil.
tcMn Dealers.

Prices Paid 20 Farmers BY Marshsil.
tc~n Dealers.
The following prices are quoted by
Marshalltown dealers for the different
varieties OF farmers provisions. grain.
produce and poultry. also for hides.
tallow. wool. pelts and skins.
The Peckham Grocery Company
quote the following prices In trade for
country produce effective until further
notice:
Best country butter-2e In trade.
Fresh eggs-17c in trade
GRAINS.
e. e Benedict 4 Co will pay the
following prices at their place OF busi-
ness In this city:
Corn-53.
Oats new--42.
Timothy hay-1I00.
Oats ytraw-9.00.
HIDES. FUR AND WOOL
H. Willard, Son 4 Co.. quote the fol>
lowing prices:
Green hides.
Horse hides-250@3.o0
Sheep pelts-l.2h. 10. 50.
No. tallow-s.
Rough fat.
Medium wool-25@26.
Coarse wool-23OA.
Fine wool-20621.
Western or territory-1s031,
Muskrats-c5@50.
Mink-5.0o, 400. 500.
Skunk-s.oo. 400. LOO.
Civet cat-s505o.
Raccoon-50dl2o 200.
Opossum-35@so.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-04-02
Or Burkart, osteopath. IA W. Main.
DR.. wood, specialist, opposite Pilgrim

n H.
Ladies, look over our line OF pumps
before you buy. SWEETEST line in the
city. Harry A. Waterman.
DIR. E. E. Breaks, of LalSalle, I'LL. who
formerly lived here for q short time, ar
rived in the city this morning for a
few days visit with friends.
William Moody. one of the wreck in
jured, left at midnight Friday for his
home in Red Cedar, Wis. The other
wreck injured are all doing nicely
Mrs. Margaret Wiley, of Mason City.
grand matron of the Eastern Star, of
Iowa, arrived in the city Friday, and
last evening inspected the initiation
work of the local lodge. A Z o'clock
banquet preceded the inspection, ana a
pleasant social time was enjoyed. About
seventy-five We're present. including Il
number of guests. Mrs. Wiley will be
a guest at the G.. IS. Thompson home.
All East Church street. over Sunday.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-04-02
Djsappojntjno.

TIN disappointed"
"Why. Aunt Jane! What's the mat
ter?"
Matter enough! Just to think that
I've come all the way to Washington
to see the work Of the trainers Of the
constitution, and now I'm here the
thing amt half as pretty as the frame
on your Uncle Bills picture that hangs
in the back parlor at home!"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-04-02

Mike-There are some disadvantages
In being q millionaire.
Jemmy-For instance?
well, millionaires are continually
getting letters threatening them with
all sorts Of awful fates unless they
Immediately pay the writers large
sums Of money"
That's nothing. get Just such let
ters every month"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-04-02
AMusEM ENTs.

Chase. Ulster Company Presents Drama
"Monte Cristo."
The old-time drama Monte Christie"
was presented by the Chase-Lister
Company at the Odeon theater Friday
night to a good sized audience.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-04-02

Mrs. F.SG. Arnold, PIP North Second
street, was hostess Friday afternoon to
the Klover Klub. The ladies enjoyed
the afternoon with their sewing, after
which refreshments were served. Mrs.
r. B. Reasoner was a guest.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-04-02

Special music at mems meeting to-
morrow afternoon in Congregational
church at 3:15. GOOD chorus of local
musicians will sing the Saint Mary
Magdalena cantata. Every man in the
city invited to attend. Admission free,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-04-02

Every one invited to come to the
Easter sale and supper Monday, April
4, given by the Ladies' Guild Of ST.
Paups church, corner Of Church and
Second avenue.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-04-02

Rev. Harvey Hostetler, Of Denison,
spent Friday night in the city at the
home of his mother. Mrs. Elizabeth
Hostetler. Mr.. Hostetler was in Rock
ford Friday officiating at a funeral. He
returned home this morning.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-04-02

Electric facial treatments will keep
the skin smotoh when the March wind
blows. Anson- Stroud
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-04-02

Mr.. r. NJ. Wentworth, Of State Cen
ter, spent the day in the city.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-04-02

Bring in your lawn mower and have
it sharpened before the rush begins.
Huber.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-04-02

Ladies, Look over our line of pumps
before you buy. SWEETEST line in the
city. Harry A. Waterman.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-04-02

Miss Florence Mayer, who is attend
ing the state university, arrived Friday
evening to spend the spring vacation
with her mother. MRS. J. E. Elliott.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-04-02
NEW cAPEs FOR SATURDAY

Nieht Sale at Benedict d Drintnall, -.
IS West Main Street.
= Just received some now styles in
ladies' and Misses capes, for tonight
sale also twenty-five new black wolfe
skirts. &c
BENEDIcT & BRINTNALL.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-04-02

Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Stotts are
moving today from 20s West Grant
street to the Allard property at 1854
North Fourth street, which was va
Gated Thursday by Mrs. Helen Pad
more and family Mr.. and Mrs. Glenn
g. Buck have purchased the Barn
hart property, which Mr.. and Mrs.
Stotts vacate, and are having minor
improvements and repairs made to the
property now. Mr.. and Mrs. Buck ex-
pect to occupy their new home next
week
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-04-02

Mr.. and Mrs. H. Kraugh, six miles
north of the city. are parents of a
daughter, born Friday afternoon.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-04-02

Mrs. Chloe Bloomfield, who has been
visiting for several weeks with her
daughter, Mrs. e. G. Bailey, in Trini-
dad, Colo, returned home Friday
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-04-02

There will be orchestra music at the
New England tonight.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-04-02

The regular study meeting of the
Ladies' Missionary Society of the
United Brethren church was held Fri
day afternoon at the home of Mrs.
Thomas Moran, 1905 Summit street.
The ladies spent part Of the afternoon
in sewing
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-04-02
SCHEDULE OF CLAIMS.

Allowed by tho Board Of Supervisors Of
Marshall County at Their March,,
1910, Meeting.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-04-02

The Presbyterian Ladies' Aid Society
was entertained at the church Friday
afternoon, by Mesdames q. j. Hixson,
Louise Lee and J. /. Armour. The ladies
spent the afternoon in serving, after
which the hostesses served refresh
ments. There was large attendance
present.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-04-02

"A fire alarm called the department.
to the home Of III. s. Lawrence, 11O1
West Main street about 9 o'clock this
morning, the house having become
filed with smoke from the fire place
in the living room. There was no ma
terial damage.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-04-02

Mrs. Grace E. Smith returned Fri
day evening from Cedar Rapids, where
she has been visiting for week with
her mother, Mrs. G. Hibarger.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-04-02
Chamberlain, optometrist.
Eastman kodaks al Nswton.s.
Five per cent farm loans. VIM. Battin

Elk chocolates are the best. Hoag
Drug COMPANY.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-04-02

Mr.. 7. II. Bray, Of Grinnell, was in
the city TODAY.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-04-02

I have a desirable building site for
sale with an east front on North Fifth
street, ninety feet wide. The property
adjacent on the north is improved and
that adjacent on the south has Just
been sold to man who intends to
build on 1t for his own home. D. w.
Norris, Jr.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-04-02

Mr.. o. &c. Rathbone, Of EIdora, spent
Friday in the city with his niece, Mrs.
H. P. Bigelow. and family, accompany
ing this far his daughter, Mrs. William
Smith, of Oklahoma City, who left for
her home Friday evening Mrs. Smith
was called to Eldora month ago by
the death Of her mother.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-04-02

Delbert Bryant, of ST. Anthony, went
to Des Moines today to enroll as a
student in Highland Park College.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-04-02

The Fidelity Savings Bank estab-
Lshed in 1892. with seventeen years
experience in handling savings ac-
counts offers unusual advantages to
depos1tors. This bank has paid per
cent interest on deposits since it was
organized. One dollar starts an ac-
count
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-04-02

q. H. Evans Of Belden-Evans Com
pany. shirt makers, Of Minneapolis, is
at the Stoddart.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-04-02

Miss Alice Conner, OF Boone. spent
Friday afternoon In the city as the
guest of Mrs. Walter Hapgood at the
r. D. McElroy home, coming to meet
her sister, Miss Zoe, who is a student
at Grinnell College. Miss Conner and
Mrs. Hapgood were in school together
at Mt. st. Joseph's, Dubuque. Mrs.
Hapgood, who has been in the city for
several months, expects to leave for
her home in Boston in about two
weeks
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-04-02

Mr.. Charles Click left Friday for
his new home in the Bitter Root vail
ley, near Hamilton, Mont, where he
now owns a forty-acre fruit ranch, half
Of which is bearing. Mrs. Click expects
to go to Evanston, ILL.,, Sunday night,
for q short visit with her daughter and
son, Charlotte and Carl, who are stu
dents at Northwestern University, and
next week will leave for Montana to
Join her husband and will be accom-
panied by her mother, Mrs. r. r. Can
non, and her sister, Miss, Rachel Cam
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-04-02

The Phillip Simmons home, 212
North Third avenue which has been
under quarantine for scarlet fever, was
released today. The children of Mrs.
Arthur Sherlock, the daughter OF Mr..
and Mrs. Simmons, of Breckenridge,
Mimi, have been sick.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-04-02

Mr. w. j. Dean, superintendent Of
the Belle Plaine schools, accompanied
by Mrs. Dean, was in the city Friday
afternoon, enroute to Grinneu for the
spring vacation. Mr.. and Mrs. Dean
will visit the latter's sister, Mrs. ]. S.
Miller, at Grinnell.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-04-02

The Baptist Mission Circle met Fri
day afternoon with Mrs. e. M. Single
ton, 100 South Fourth street. After
the business session, Mrs. E. G. Carver
read an article on 1.-THE Frontier in the
Making, and Transforming the Des-
ert." Light refreshments were en-
joyed. The attendance was fair.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-04-02

Misses Ethel Hamilton and Helen
Johnston, teachers in the Des Moines
schools, arrived in the city Friday eve
ming and will remain during the weeks
spring vacation with Miss Halnilton's
sister Mrs L, S. Peckham
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-04-02

Several local Shriners were in Des
Moines Friday night in attendance at
a special ceremonial session Of Za-Ga-
Zig temple.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-04-02

Just as good after Easter as before,
Anchor Brand ham, bacon and lard.
Made by Britain & Co., and sold at
all good grocers and butchers.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-04-02

Mrs. "A. F.. Balch. 106 North Second
street, was hostess Friday afternoon to
the Women's Missionary Society of the
Congregational church. The offering
for home missions was taken The
feature Of the AFTERNOON was a most
interesting talk by Miss Alice Collins,
describing many phases of her thirty-
Ave years work among the Dakota In
dams. Light refreshments were served
An average attendance was. present
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-04-02

Superintendent A. Palmer, of the
public schools, was in Grinnell Friday
night to act as a Judge in the dual be-
bate between Grinnell high school and
the North Side high school OF Des
Moines. Mrs. Palmer accompanied Mr.
Palmer to Grinnell.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-04-02

Owing to a wreck on the northern
Iowa division of the Northwestern,
near Eldora Junction Friday night,
passenger trains of the division were
being detoured thru this city by the
way of Tama and Ames today.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-04-02

When you rubber, rubber. round, just
rubber in at Vans modern shoe repair
shop and get a pair of rubber heels
while you wait. IL North First street.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-04-02

Mrs. Henry E. Wilson, who has been
{ lsiting at her home in Winnipeg, Can,
Or several weeks, returned to the city
riday.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-04-02

The meeting of the Merry Eight
Club, to have been held with Mrs. Ed
Routh Friday afternoon, was post
DOned
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-04-02

Ladies, look over our line OF pumps
before you buy SWEETEST line in the
city. Harry A. Waterman.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-04-02

Mr.. and Mrs. T. N. Gearhart, Of
Aropake, Neb., are in the city for a few
days stay with their daughter, Mrs.
G. Crellin, who recently underwent an
operation at st. Thomas hospital.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-04-02

Mrs. Joseph White and sister, Mrs.
L. S. Brown, were hostesses Friday
afternoon at the White home. 701 South
Sixth street, to the Ladies' Aid So
ciety of the Friends church. "A social
hour followed the routine business, and
the hostesses served refreshments,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-04-02

New England tonight.
Fred w. Carl, who has been i'll for
week of la grippe and quinsy, is i'm
proving
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-04-02

MISSES Elsie and Lillian Welker, 2O6
North Seventh street, entertained the
Daisy Drake Mission Circle Of the Cen
trail Church Of Christ, Friday evening
The regular program was given, after
which Mrs. C. III. Morris gave another
of series>of culture talks, this one
on Conversation" which was much
enjoyed. The hostesses served light re-
freshments.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-04-02
FIXING UP YOUR CLOTHES.

Wall paper and paint store, 1os Ea
State street. 'sf
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-04-02

Miss Fay Shoemake, Of Oskaloosa,
arrived in the city Friday evening and
for few days.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-04-02
George J. Alec, optical specialist.
Brown. photographer. 10 West Main.
DR.. Billiard, osteopath. Is West Main.
Lawn mowers sharpened at Hubler's.

MIR. Lewis Idso, Of Ferguson, w;
in the city today.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-04-02

Mrs. Joseph Kelly, mother Of Mrs. M.
E. Whitehead, 200 South Third street,
is quite i'll at her daughters home. Mrs.
Kelly is 81 wears old
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-04-02

JOyeQ. tine aCleNQanC0 was Idlr.
MIR. and Mrs. George McNeely, who
have been spending the past four
months in Los Angeles and other
southern California points, arrived in
the city this morning. Mr. and Mrs
McNeely came home sooner than they
expected to because Of the death Of w.
Trea d..sell Of Fairbanks. few
weeks ago. Mr.. McNeely IL interested
in the State Bank Of Fairbank, Of
which Mr.. Treadwen was president.
The Foreign Missionary Society OF
the Methodist church met Friday af-
ternoon with Mrs. II. A. Kinnan. An
Oriental Travalog," given by Mrs. III.
P. Duffield, who had the program in
charge, was much enjoyed. Announce
ment was made OF 500 bequest to
the society for missionary work. by Mr..
B. g. ellison, Of Newton, IN memory of
his mother, formerly of this city, and
whose death occurred about two years
ago.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-04-02

Mr.. and Mrs. Louis w. Bunce and
daughter, Mary, OF Groveland, Mass,
arrived in the city Thursday evening
to remain for a week with Mrs. Bunce's
sisters, Mrs. A. r. White and Mrs. c..
J. MANI. Mr.. and Mrs. Bunce and
daughter will go from here to Des
Moines to visit another sister Of Mrs.
Bunce, Mrs. D. T. Weaver.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-04-02

1t takes years Of experience in the
coffee business to produce a combina-
ton like Chocolate Cream" Mr.. Nc
Creepy has had the experience and in
giving us the combination in "Choco-
late Cream" he feels that it's the best
"25 center going. And he knows.
Please order from your grocer.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-04-02

George Dart, 1909 Summit street, an
Iowa Central shop employee who was
injured last Monday, and who has been
confined to his bed since then, is so
much improved that he was able to
sit up a little while this morning.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-04-02

Mr.. and Mrs. Thornton, Of Omaha,
are parents of daughter. born at the
home of Mrs. Thornton's mother, Mrs.
George Egbert, corner Of Sixth and
Linn streets. Mrs. Thornton's was for
mer1y Miss Anabel Hoes, of this city.
Her husband is a medical student in
Creighton University, Omaha.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1910-01-26
SCARED THE OLD SAVAGE.
Ruse That Saved DR.. FellSin From
King Mtesa Of Uganda.

When the we'll known African trav
eler Dr. Robert Felkln was staying
with the bloodthirsty King Mtesa OF
Uganda many years ago the king, out
Of gratitude for his visitors medical
treatment. wished TO cut Off his head.
On Or, Felkln representing that the
treatment was not finished and that If
interrupted II would cause Mtesa's
death the latter granted him n re-
prieve until he was quite recovered.
Then, however nothing availed, and
the execution was determined upon.
Emln Pasha, who was friend Of
DR.. Felkin, had instructed him most
accurately about the state of affairs In
Uganda and the court of King Mtesa
and had revealed TO him an important
state secret-namely. where Mtesa's
powder store was hidden. DR.. Felkin
remembered this at the right moment
and MS last resort threatened that II
Mtesa killed him he would bring down
a fash of lightning upon his powder
store. Mtesa replied lncredulously,
Tell me where 1t is." whereupon Dr.
Felkln whispered in his ear, at IL
concealed under your harcm."
Mtesa turned pale and allowed Eel
kin and his companions TO live The
"llghtnlng makers" authority increas-
ed when next day flash of lightning
happened to strike near the harem.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1910-01-26
CsotdsmIrh's Actor.

Lord Nugent was one evening very
eloquent to Goldsmith in praise of NJ.
"a bad actor. But, my lord" said
Goldsmith, you must allow he treads
the stage very ill-he waddles."
"Waddles" said Lord Nugent.
yes, he waddles like goose. Why,
you know we call him Goose NJ. Well,
and then, you know, when he endeav.
ors to express strong passion he bel
lows"
"Bellows? said Lord Nugent
"To be sure he does-bellows like a
bull. Why, we call him Bull NJ. Well.
Then" continued Goldsmith, pursuing
his triumph, Ibis voice breaks, and he
croaks.'
"Croaks?" said Lord Nugent.
"Why, the fellow croaks like a frog.
We call him Frog NJ"
"But NJ. is good actor"
"Why, yes" said Goldsmith, "bar.
ring the goose and the bull and the
frog and a few other things l could
mention and, not wishing to speak Ill
of my neighbors, / will allow NJ. is q
good actor Memoirs of the Earl OF
Nugent."