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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-06

We are getting decidedly suspicious
of this new comet. First it appeared to
have one tail. then two. and now three
seems about right. Maybe it is an oc-
tOpus and not comet. after all.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-06
4 Poet,s Lie by Space.

From Puck.
When he is born. local. when he pub
fishes his first volume six lines review,
when he Is married, paragraph. when he
puts out his second book. twelve lines re
view, when he is divorced, red headlines,
when he dies. editorial.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-06
Or Anything Else.

From the Chicago Record Herald.
well. asked the agent, how do you
like this fat?'
Il must say" replied the lady who
was examining IT, "that there's little
room for improvement"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-06

The Montgomery Advertiser and the
Charleston News and Cou1er agree that
'the Democratic outlook is bright" The
problem is to keep it that way until
something worth while happens.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-06
Rear Admiral Penrv.

From the Springfield Republican.
Il isn't necessary for Congress 10 pass law
authorizing the President 20 appoint Mr. Psarv
rear admiral II we all begin at once to call him
Admiral Peary. the honor Of the title is Conferred
and without making the government pay him
rear admirals salary the rest Of his life
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-06

Now that Mr.. Bryan has denied his re-
ported candidacy for another Democratic
Presidential nomination. somebody viii
again trot out his reported candidacy for
a Senatorial seat, Of course.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-06

Gov. Hadley says. THE high cost Of
living problem will never be solved until
every married couple keeps COW" How
can they, when So many landlords object
strenuously even 10 children
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-06

Prof. Jack Johnson is reported 10 have
laughed loud and long when a cOnsIa-
BILE recently handed him a court summons.
Prof johnson seems apt at aping pluto
cratic mannerisms, anyway.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-06
Indinnn's PresidentinI Timhcr-

From the Savannah Press
This Indiana Beyerdge must be q very satisfying
draft. They are sending him back TO the Senate
nopposed. There are some people who believe
Beveridgo is good Presidential timber. Among them
is the Senator himself
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-06

IF Truth should happen to walk into
the Capitol in Washington, the Congress
men would think it was a visitor from
Mars says the Charleston Post And
what do you suppose Truth would think?
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-06

1t seems quite likely the Democrats will
win the next House of Representatives.
Whether because Of themselves or in
spite OF themselves Is difficult to forecast
probably a little of both.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-06
Senatorial nrntnrr-

From tho Springfield Republican
What is particularly missed this winter is orator.
in the United states Senate Il seems like a tomb.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-06
CHAT OF THE FORUM.
Mr.. Pinchots walk.

From the New York Mail
Clifford Pinchot walks SLOWLY" SAYS tie De
M5iuss CAPITAL. Probably has d Imberug gait.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-06

Perhaps Mississippi just naturally can
not make up its mind to have John Sharp
Williams and James X. Vardaman in the
Unite States Senate at one and the same
time
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-06
Acquits Republican Party.

From the indianapolis Star
Speaker Cannon verdict as 70 tie Gauss q the
high cost Of living is already made up TO wit. The
Republican PARTY can do TO wrong
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-06

A New York woman who died recently
was found to have willed her fortune 10
her husband and three dogs, share and
share alike II may safely be assumed.
we imagine. that the husband got more
than he expected. seven at that
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-06
senator Frazier Growing.

From the Chattanooga Times
Senator Frazier on the Senate Military Committee
shows that Senator Frazier has hecn growing in En-
fuenCe and statesmanlike stature during these five
years he has represented Tennessee at Washington.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-06
A Stern BnNcotfer.

From the New York Sun.
Knieker-YOu look well fed
Bucker-Yes, I'm eating extra meat
just now SO as to hit EN- harder when 1
swear off
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-06
That's Different.

III we discover the south pole. / pro-
pose to share the credit There will be
glory enough for all.
How about the royalties
Well, III see, / don't know If there
viii be story enough for all"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-06
Marriage In Houston

From the Houston Post.
What is their main reason for want
ing a divorce.
Because they are married"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-06

Orators given TO delivering 'meaty''
speeches will soon be demanding higher
rates on the Chautauqua circuits, pre-
sUmably.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-06
VIZ Hnhsnn,. Rerrct-

From the New York Evening Pest
Mr., Hoh41H Observes with regret that we have
avoided all chances Of war with Germany, even u j.
was only a tarif war.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-06

If Uncle Andy" would skip few free
libraries and set up a few free bakeries,
he would make a hit with some people
we know Of.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-06

II that Back TO the farm" advice did
not come so persistently from private
cars and automobiles. probably it would
be much more impressive.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-06

Mrs. Brokaw has been awarded sl5 600
per year alimony; and It is to be hoped
lit is sufficient TO guarantee her keeping
quiet and out Of sight for a few years. at
least.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-06

Baltimore is the scene Of a violent ice
cream war This is all right, as far as
il goes. of course. but a coal or stove
wood war would be more helpful. perhaps
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-06

John L. Sullivan is TO wed a Boston
widow. Evidently, John L, has finally
given up all idea of regaining the fighting
championship.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-06
DIR. Cooks Disappearance.

From the Richmond TImo~ Dispatch
Our own CONVICTION is that Dr Cook threw sixty
feet Of rope into the air cumb it. and pulled the
rope up after him
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-06
4 NIenn fInn.

Then you won't do it?"
Il viii not responded Mr.. Naggus.
What's the use Of my going without eggs
for week just TO set you "a diamond
stomachere"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-06

Maxim to Still Cannon reads head
line in the New York American. Not
Uncle Joe" however, but a real cannon
one that shoots. you know.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-06

Woman is responsible for divorce"
says a Brooklyn minister. Oh. yes; the
other woman. frequently enough.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-06
She Was Interested.

Doctor. you seem pTeoccupied
Yes, / have just discovered d new dis
ease
How nice And win It be very ex-
pensive 70 have?"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-06

organization out West Of a Back from
Elba Club Why not call il a Big stick?
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-06

Packers have put the price of pork
chops UP / cent per pound. But the
meat bOycOtters probably VIII refuse to
believe Il.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-06

AS yet. however. the senior Senator
from Rhode Island has not ordered a
strait-jacket for the senior Senator
from West Virginia
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-06
A LITTLE NONSENSE.
UNMAsKED.

The crafty country editor
Puts up a plaintive bleat.
Yet takes in eggs and butter for
Subscriptions 10 his sheet.
lie claims to have but little luck,
Convlnces us of that:
Yet fairly rolls in garden truck.
The darncd aristOCrat!
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-06
Not the Only Case.

i iIiN n 4 7.
Suffragette Canvasser-I maintain that
women should get mems wages.
Workman-So they do-leastways, my
old woman gets nine
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-06
Which Onee

From the Kansas City Journal.
Joe-How's things. Bill?
Bill-ROtten. Lost three dogs an the
old woman an one of them was worth
s..
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-06
Abundant.

] Ike 20 sing about the SNOW;
The theme I love.
II is the only thing ! know
There's plenty of.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-06

that ham carries its age better than eggs.
nevertheless.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-06

"Meatless chop suey?7 Pshaw! Who
cares? And who can tell the difference.
anyway?
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-06

does it, inquiries the Cleveland Leader.
No. indeed. But when It does work, 1t is
worth while. is Il not?
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-06

On February la Sale discovered the Mississippi
born 1855;
lawyer
in 1885
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-06

Man smashes two windows; is golden
ruled; goes back and smashes two more
in the same place. Doesn't always work,
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-06

over in Alabama" says the Rome
(Ga) Tnbune-Herald. they speak OF the
conservative wing and the radical wing
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-09-12
PRETTY LITTLE ARABIAN LOST
OR ABANDONED AT WEBSTER
CITY,
CAN NOT SPEAK ENGLISH,
DESTINATION is UNKNOWN
Twelve Year Old Child Found AIone
and Hungry in Depot-cared For by
Officials and Search is Being Made
For Relatives-OnIy Clue is Trunk
Check Found in Her Possession.
special to Times-Republican.

Special to Times Republican.
Webster City. Sept. ia sweet lit
tie Arabian girl-waif, picked up at the
Northwestern station in this city, is III
the possession Of Chief of Police Nick
erson. When found, the little stranger.
age, was crying for something to eat.
She had been about the railroad station
all day. She can not speak English,
but was taken to restaurant and fed.
On her person the little one had a
trunk check There was no destina-
ton on it, tho there was u number. The
trunk was found on the platform and
opened. 1t contained no clew to the
identity of the child. 1t looks like a
case of child-desertion. No CONVERSE
ton can be held with the little one.
ed. That she is Arabian was learned
from a small book found in her trunk
and which was printed in Arabic.
Every effort has been made to find
someone who can speak in Arabian, but
as yet the effort has been without re-
suit. Railroad officials in Chicago have
been notified of the matter and will
attempt to trace the check found in the
little girls possession.
Chief Nickerson has placed the lit
tie. girl in the Barney Brin family
Temporarily until some trace can be
found of the childs relatives. She Is
being we'll cared for and appears to be
quite content with her surroundings.
tho greatly inconvenience by her in
ability to converse with anyone.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-09-12
Death of r. E. Watson.
Times-Republican.

Special to Times Republican.
Grundy Center. Sept. 12.-R. r. Wat
SON died at his home In Grundy Gen.
ter. Monday. Sept. 5. 1910. Death was
caused by q stroke OF paralysis. which
he received Saturday afternoon.
Robert Emmet Watson was born In
Genesco county, New York, May %.
lS41 He came TO Wisconsin when
boy, and then to Iowa and GrundY
county in 1860 He married Mary "
Long. Dec %. 1871 To this union
were born three children. two boys
and one girl: both the boys preceded
him in death, leaving Miss Edith as
the only remaining living child. Nine
years ago the family moved to Grundy
Center.
There are two brothers and three
sisters living.
The funeral services were held from
the homo on Wednesday afternoon at
3 o'clock. Interment was In the Clark
cemetery.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-09-12
WIDOW OF COL. JOHN SCOTT
SUccUMBs AFTER BRIEF
ILLNESS.
END COMES AT DIES MONIES,
At VICTORIA HOTEL
Mrs, Scott Was Pioneer Of Nevada and
Widow of Man Prominent in Mill
tary and Political Acknowledgement
at Old Home in Nevada-News of
the State.
TO Times Republican

Special to Times Republican.
Nevada, Sept. 12.-Interment of the
late Mary S. Scott, widow of the late
Col. John Scott, will be at the family
burial lot in the Nevada cemetery to-
day, death having occurred at the We
toria hotel in Des Moines Saturday.
The deceased was a prominent resident
of Nevada from the time of her mar
rage in 1862 until about twelve years
ago. when she moved with her husband
and daughter, Miss Mary AVIS Scott,
to Des Moines. where they estapllshed
a home at 1905 Cottage Grove avenue
where the husband died in 1903. A
few DAYS previous to her death she,
with her daughter, had returned from
Lake Minnetonka, Mimi, where they
had spent the summer. She had been
in her usual health until a few days
before death.
Colonel John Scott had long been
prominent in military circles and mad
held political prominence in state af-
fairs, having represented the district IN
the state senate as early as 1853. He
was q veteran of the Mexican war and
at the outbreak of the civil war organ
lied Company E of the Third Iowa,
which organization held its reunion at
West Union last week. He was later
second lieutenant of the company and
was afterwards made colonel of the
regiment. Following the civil war he
was elected lieutenant governor of the
state in 1867 and in 1885 was again
sent to the senate.
Mrs. Scott was likewise prominent in
womens affairs, was an authority on
domestic economy and is the author of
different volumes upon that subject.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-09-12
West Branch.

West Branch.
v. s. OIcKarahan lately sold the 100
acre farm formerly owned by d. L..
Bell, near West Branch, for $104 per
acre. About two years ago V. IS. pur-
chased this farm for $50 per acre and
sells out with a nice profit on the In
vestment.
viIlisca.
Henry Murphy whose home is six
miles north Of Villlsca, was killed In
stantly by being run over by a team
and loaded wagon. He was holding the
team while his son was unloading
load Of lumber, when the team became
frightened and started to run, throw
ing Mr.. Murphy down with the result
as above stated.
Corning.
w. A. McKelvy, of washington town
ship. Adams county, brought four OF
his hogs to the Corning market a short
time ago and they averaged 40 pounds
each. Last Saturday he brought in
another load. That time he expected
to bring five head, but found it impos-
sible to get that many into the wagon,
so brought four that weighed 430
apiece Mr. McKelvy received $3.50
per hundred for each lot.
Nicola.
Fred Peterson, while operating a
threshing machine on the w. Kinart
farm north Of Nicola, had the sleeve on
his coat caught by set screw on a
belt pulley and his left arm
draw between a drive belt and
the pulley, breaking both bones
Of the forearm and tearing the
muscles and tendons before the ma
chine could be stopped. The coat, be-
ing fastened to the pulley, twisted the
flesh after the bones were broken, max
ing a wound that is most painful. 1t
was thought for a time that amputa-
ton would be necessary, but this ex-
IRENE has so far been avoided.
Glenwood.
While enroute to Harding. Okla, on
a pleasure trip Mr.. and Mrs. L. S.
Robinson of Glenwood were the vic
tins Of sleeping car thief They took
a sleeper on the Santa F'e out of Kan
sas City and when they had prepared
to retire they discovered Mrs. Robin
sons hand bag was missing and 1t
could not be found. Mrs Robinson had
not left the berth after going to it, ad
it seems certain the hand bag was
stolen from her there. 1T contained
both OF their purses with about $50 Ii
money, USF SlSlcI . Soid W1ISA, Nt'AuSA
at $50. and other articles valued at
about $85, $175 In all.
Valley junction.
A deputy sheriff and Officers Houk
and Sloane ratded the Valley Junction
Eagles club ronms an dseiZed guam
tity of liquors. mostly beer. AS the
following day was Sunday and Mon
day-Laber Day-a legal holiday. the
saloons were to be closed two days.
the stocking up was supposed to be
heavy. The liquors will be arraigned
before Mayor Compton tday for con-
domination. The club keeps these goods
for the use of it's members only. No
outside parties can secure any, or even
gain access to the club rooms. No in
dividuals have been arrested, the pro-
ceedings being so far against the con-
traband liquors only.
Upton.
A mild sensation was created in court
last Tuesday afternoon when the work
OF empaneling the grand jury was COM
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-09-12
LATTER DAY SAINTS IN CAMP.
Attendance at Little Sioux is Expected
to Reach Nearly 5000.

Special to TimeS-Republican.
Little Sioux, Sept. Prayer SER
vices at the Latter Day Saints camp
meetings at Little Sioux were held
Sunday morning, with preaching by
Elder G. E. Butterworth, of Dow City,
The program for the afternoon and
evening services included preaching by
Elder j. C. Crabb, of Little Sioux, and
a talk on Sunday School and Re
ligion," by Mrs. M. IA EtzSphouser, of
Independence, Mo, in the afternoon,
and an evening sermon by Heman c.
Smith, of Lamont, assisted by Elder
Sidney Pitt Of Persia.
The attendance is rapidly increasing,
and in the event that the weather re-
mains good, it is expected that the at
tendance will reach the usual mum Der,
between 5000 and 5000, before the
close Of the services on Sunday even
ing, Sept. IS.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-09-12
Webster CITY Pastor Resigns.

Webster City. Sept. 12.-Rev. John
Roland has sent his resignation as
pastor OF the local Christian church
to the board of trustees. He desires
to again re-enter Drake University at
Des Moines. as he had not finished his
course there when he accepted the
pastorate Of the local church. Rev.
Mr. Roland desires that he be released
at once. The board OF trustees have
had the matter up for consideration.
but the resignation has not yet been
placed before the church membership.
The resignation will without doubt. be
accepted.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-09-12

Charles City Iowa. to examine sites Of
fered for the erection of public build
ings at those places.
Edward J. Kelly has been appointed
rural carrier and Edith +. Valley sub
stitute at Fonda
Pensions have been granted 1owans
as follows: Leander NJ. Bunton, $50:
John Carly. SIS; James H. Finley. $24;
Jacob Foster. SIS; John G. Mechem.
$50; Job o. Wickersham, SIS.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-09-12
CRAWFORD COUNTY SETTLERS.
Successful Reunion Held at Denison-
Smith Delivers Address.

Special to Times Republican.
Denison, Sept. 12.-Crawford county
old settlers day for $40 was a marked
success. The gathering was held in
the public park, and the day being
fine the turnout was very large. The
address delivered by Congressman
Walter T. Smith, of Council Bluffs,
dwelt on the pioneer days of western
Iowa and abounded in things to enter
tain. The citizens of Denison furnished
coffee free to all. The last Wednesday
of August was made the stated day
for the future meetings. Ex-Mayor
Rollins was made president for the
coming year and N. l.. Hunt secretary.
There was baby show, an amusing
incident Of which was the demand Of
the judges to have fifteen minutes to
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-09-12
SMALL VERDICT FOR wAcKER.
Jury Awards Land Owner About Ono
Third Of Drainage Damage.

Special to Times-Republican.
Logan. Sept. 12..-In the Wacker case
against the Upper Boyer river drain
age ditch for $1,000. wherein fourteen
acres of land was condemned and taken
In the construction of the ditch laid
across Wackers 200-acre farm dctach-
ing different portions OF tho farm and
necessitating two long bridges across
the big ditch thru which the waters of
the Boyer river are to DO run in the
future. the jury. after being out but
very short time returned n verdict or
s2.695 This amount is conceded TO be
insufficient to pay for the land taken
and cost OF bridges, say nothing about
damages made by detaching portions,of
the farm.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-09-12
Rabies Amono Cattle.
TO Times-Republlcan.

Special to Times RepubllCan.
Preston, Sept. 12.-Hydrophobia has
appeared in the herd of cattle belong
ing to Ed Grant Four have died, and
each was bitten by a dog July 4. Two
died thirty-two days after they We're
bitten. while the last two lived about
fifty days. A peculiar thing noticed
about it as told by Mr.. Grant that a
few hours before the death of each one
of these cows the others of the herd
would gather around and look lntently
upon the sick one. He thinks none
of the rest of his herd were bitten.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-09-12
Barbecue at Woodstock.

WOODSTOCK. Sept. 12.-There viii be
a farmers picnic and barbecue at
Wolstock. Sept. 10. Hon. L. G Dunn.
of Mason City, will be the principal
speaker and b. F. McDaniels. of Wool
stock. will deliver an address. as VIII
also NJ. K. Culver, Of Chicago. Among
the attractions will be vocal and in
strumental music, rotations. readings.
etc.
Premiums will be offered on farm
produce. Everybody invited. large
tent has been secured for the oc-
casion.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-09-12
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