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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1910-12-21
A Call and a Climax
By MABEL CHASE ENGLAND
Copyright, 1910 by Associated Literary Press

The school bell in the little west
ern town of Burton announced the
hour of noon.
Philip Malvern untangled his long
legs from the hammock where he
had been lying, stretched his arms
above his head and yawned YEARLY.
"Confound this hole" he muttered,
~ wish I'd stayed in college and let
my whole bally system go to smash
IL 1t wanted to- Silly lot of parrots
doctors are! Go West-go West
go West That's all they can think
Of when fellow gets a bit off his
feed"
He slammed his book under a
bush, aimed kick at mongrelly
looking cur that showed a tendency
to investigate and sauntered lazily
down the sun-baked street to the
postofIice There was only one let
ter, a short. characteristic note from
his uncle, telling him that a daugh-
ter of his old friend, Col. Darton,
was staying near Burton with her
uncle. Max Whittier, for a few weeks.
and advising him to call. She had
been making tour of the world. he
said. and was now on her why east
Philip whistled obviously. Yes, he
knew old Max Whittier-crusty old
chap! Had place a mile or two
out. He tossed penny in the air.
Heads go-tails | don't. Bosh!
Probably some prim, prudish old
blue-stocking. Tails. by Jove!"
The moment fate had decided
against 1t contrary impulse swayed
him. He'd go! Anything was better
than this everlasting deadly monot-
ony. He'd get some fun out Of her,
somehow.
Accordingly at o'clock he climbed
into his big touring car and chugged
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1910-12-21
The Inns Of Chancery.

Most of the old Inns Of Chancery
are no more. Clements inn, where
Falstaff and Shallow heard the
chimes at midnight" New inn, of
which Sir Thomas More was mem.
ber; Lyons inn, where Coke once
taught the students; Furnival's inn,
where Charles Dickens lived; Thavies
inn, which was one of the earliest
of all the legal settlements in Lon
don; Barnard's inn, where Lord Chief
Justice Holt was among the "princi.
pals"-all these historic places have,
'in the change and chance Of time,
disappeared from view. Staple inn
remains in it's ancient state by the
good will of the insurance company
that purchased it some twenty years
ago.-Law Journal.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1910-12-21
. Aruentina,

So far from being a ''trifling coun-
try" Argentina is one of the most i'm
portant countries of the earth. Her
area is about 100000 square miles, or
nearly three times that Of the German
empire. In 1909 the imports were val
ued at 100000 900, the exports at
1897 100000 She is the greatest corn
exporter in the world and the first ex-
porter of meats. In the expectation OF
wool and wheat she is second, with a
fair chance Of soon becoming first.
In the variety and number of its live
stock Argentina surpasses every other
country. Thirty years ago her cult,
waited land was 100000; now it is
14000,00 acres. More than s900,O0O,-
900 of English capital is invested in
Argentina. There is not on earth a
more progressive land.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1910-12-21
Mushrooms.

1t would be idle to attempt word
on mushrooms in this narrow space.
They are almost of infinite variety,
yet have certain permanent marks by
which they are easily distinguished
from the poisonous fungi. A true
mushroom is never large in size, but
seldom exceeding four or five inches
in diameter. AS regards mushroom
poisoning and it's antidote, the danger
GUS principle is narcotic, and the
symptoms are usually great nausea,
drowsiness and stupor, attended by
acute pains in the joints. The best
thing to do in case Of mushroom poi
soning" is to partake freely of pure
olive oil, which will, nine times out of
ten. prove effective.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1910-12-21

off down the dusty road. Arrived at
his destination, he walked quickly
up the gravel path and pushed the
electric bell with will.
The door was opened by pretty
demure-looking girl in a gingham
dress and big, blue, enveloping apron.
He looked at her uncertainty.
rs Miss Darton at homer" he in
quired.
She glanced at the huge car by the
gate and then at him in evident as
constituent.
Pm sorry-Miss Darton has gone
down to the village" she told him.
"Ye gods! She must be that frum-
py individual met footing it along
the side path" he commented in
wardly with sigh of thankfulness
for his escape. He took out his card.
81 am sorry, too. viii you give
Ter this, please?"
The girl glanced at the card as she
took it. "Oh, but" she hesitated,
Miss Darton will be disappointed.
She has spoken Of you--won't you
waltz"
He was about to refuse when a
look at the youthful, sun-browned
face with its downcast eyes and long
curling lashes reversed his decision
After all, Miss Darton couldn't get
back much within the hour, and a
short time spent with this seemingly
embarrassed, but certainly attractive,
young person might prove amusing.
He assented gracfously.
"Mayn't we sit here?" he indicated
he vine-covered porch with its ca
,acious. comfortable wicker chairs,
'It'o eo pleasant outside"
I'VE? Oh. I-why, yes," she as
sented. with pretty confusion.
They moved over and took posses
sion of the chairs. The girl sat un-
comfortably. rolling and unrolnng
he corner of her apron with nervous
e-rers: verv pretty fingers they
were. too. thought Philip Malvern.
surveying with approval the soft,
rounded arms. bare to the elbow. He
-r,ered the situation at once and be
ran to talk, nrently, amusingly, IN.
,onsecuently Her eyes met his in
shv but interested amusement. Bully
sves. too" he thought They'd turn
ihr heads Of some fenows."
"Whrt great. big automobile!'
.rr oommented presently. looking out
1T his car where it stood by the gate
I've always wanted to ride in one
it's II frr?"
"Oh. great" he exclaimed eagerly
Gene on out with me now and well
axe little sDin.'
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1910-12-21

over fire and when melted add mo
lasses and sugar. Stir until sugar Is
issolved-doing this well when the
candy is nearly done lest 1t burn.
Boil until the mixture becomes brittle
in cold water. Add vinegar just be.
fore taking 1t from the fire, and then
pour into well buttered pan. When
cool enough to handle, pull until light
in color and porous In quality; do
this with the tips of the fingers and
thumb. Cut in small pieces with
creased shears, and then arrange on
slightly buttered platters to cool.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1910-12-21

greater the variety of stamps used,
the more effective the plate will look
when finished.
With little ingenuity great many
different designs may be worked upon
the plates, and it is an easy matter
to gum the stamps in their position,
until the plate is entirely covered.
When complete, it should be varnish-
ed with some transparent, varnish, as
it will preserve the stamps and also
enable the plate to be cleaned when
occasion arises.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1910-12-21
QUAINT PLATE DECORATION
Common Plate Ornamented With
Postage Stamps Makes Pretty
and Unique Effect.

A very quaint and effective decora.
ton for hanging upon the wall or
placing upon the mantel-piece is
shown in the accompanying sketch, in
the shape of plate ornamented with
old postage stamps.
A common plate, one of those little
white plates that may be purchased
for penny. for instance, will quite
we'll answer the purpose.
Any paper adhering to the stamps
should be carefully removed and the
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1910-12-21
Long Velvet Coats.

Long velvet coats, such as were
worn twenty-odd years ago, are re-
turning to favor. A few are plain and
untrimmed. but the majority are dec.
GRATED with fur. For example, there
will be a huge shawl.
Later on we shall see hats of the
opossum in a rather close turban
shape trimmed with single flower
such as a poinsetta, an orchid, or ca
melias, white and red.
The Australian opossum is the pre-
ferred fur, and large muff to match
usually accompanies a coat on this
order.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1910-12-21

I've locked the door upon them all;
they're waiting on the waik-ipJ9h
The man to teach me how to breathe,
the one who breaches talk. .h1r
The one who guarantees to give q grace
full. easy gait.
And all the other specialists; I'll leave
them there to wait.
I'm tired, tired, tired-and their books
are on the shelf.
And for today I'm going to be my Sim
pie. awkward self!
shall not draw my breath Just 20 and
hold II while count;
do not care how much I breathe, nor
measure tho amount
I'm simply going to take my breath 20
that II gets inside:
The yearning of my muscles for q rest
won't be denied.
o, what relief to draw q breath and not
/ think of the rules
For breathing from the diaphragm, -
ordered by the schools!
Today shall not talk just SOL shall NOT
place py tones
6o that feel tremor in the little nasal
bones;
I'll vocalize to suit myself: I'll turn my
larynx loose
ana let IL shuttle up ana down ana Elm
ply raise the deuce r
The elocution teacher isn't here upon the
watch
And ! intend to have a spree-a Hnguai
debauch!
Today will not hold my chin at just
the right degree egNl
Nor keep my belt-line gathered In and
balance from my knee;
I'll walk Just any way 1 please, fiat.
footed. pigeon-toed,
Or any way / feel inclined that isn't o
la mode.
I'll drag my feet. I'll shuttle them, I'D
step on toe or heel
And would that had words to tell tho
thrill of JOY / feell
I'm Independent for a dayi I will no
hold the thought"
I will not worry my poor brain by think
ing as I ought,
/ will not plumb my consciousness no,
turn my ego on
Aha! / looked outside and saw m,
teachers all had gone!
I'm tired, tired. tired-and their books
are on the shelf.
And for today at least I'll be my sim.
pie. awkward self
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1910-12-21
Eor Dainty Iahot and Belt.

II you get tired Of eyelet work and
lace insertion in linen collars and
jabots, here are a few hints of what
can be done in that line: French
laid, padded dots. 'Wallachian, vene
tian ladder. Italian cut work, soutache
braiding, cable stitch. Every one Of
these is seen in modish collars. jabots
and belts. and can be used by the clev-
er needleworker who is tired Of the
same old thing"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1910-12-21
Argument for Monoo,mv.

"The idea." she said, "of men hav.
ing four or five wives, as they do in
some countries. 1t is impossible for
a man to love more than one woman
at time. Why, it would be Just as
sensible If woman were to have five
or six husbands"
But" he commented, there never
was a woman who could be jealous of
five or six men at once without losing
her mind"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1910-12-21
PAS UItimatum.

Our Thursday. Saturday and Mon.
day morning papers have checked up
shy for The last three weeks regular.
ly."
DO you believe they are being
stolen. pa?"
81 know Kltty's beau calls wednes.
day. Friday and Sunday nights.
want him to go home earlier or to
step taking our paper with him."
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1910-12-21
Baos for Dresses.

Bags to protect light dresses are a
help to people who live in smoky,
dusty cities. Make them of calico as
long as the garment and run tape
In the top. Slip the gown on a ham,
per and put 1t in the bag, draw the
tape and hang up.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1910-12-21
NjbbIes the Wood.

I'm tired of this old joke about
woman sharpening pencil with her
husbands razor"
There's nothing in it. No woman
sharpens a pencil. She gnaws it to
point. Herald.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1910-12-21

tions illustrated here; the front is
trimmed with groups of tucks and
strips of insertion, then the edge is
finished with beading and lace; this
also trims the armholes. Tucks are
made at the waist to cause a good fit.
The legs are finished with frills Of
material edged with insertion and
lace; ribbon bows are sewn at the
side.
Materials required. 21s yards 36
inches wide, IA yards beading, Az
yards lace, 3h yards insertion. 3
yards ribbon.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1910-12-21
In the latest StyIe,

Bess-What make of airship is that
Just passing over?
Dorothy-Oh! that's one of the
old style; all the new ones have star
shields for the wings.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1910-12-21
STRANGE,

ut is the hand Of fate" sighs the
swain.
Disconsolately he gazes at the mi,
sive he has received and repeats:
1T is the hand Of fate"
Odd, for he has received the mitten.
And it is empty.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1910-12-21
In 1925.

Governor-Get hold of the state
aviator.
Executive Secretarv-And then?
Governor-Here is request for the
extradition Of one Jones, who is fly
Ing over our state and must be
caught and returned.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1910-12-21
Not Available.

"Ah, Miss Shoppin. wish you would
let me be your Christmas gift"
You, Mr.. Deddun? Why. really. d
%. never could exchange you forj
anything"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-11-26
cENrRAL,s PRECEDENT POINTS
OUT pEcREAsEs IN HIS AN.
NuAL REPORT.
COST or OPERATION HAS .
GROWN WHILE RATES DROPPED
Roads Executive and Head Of Al the
Aavsisy Lines Comments on "Net A.
together satisfactory Results" Of the
Roads opsratien-ouotss Figures
to Show Rates Have Dropped.

Commenting on the mot altogether
satisfactory results Of the operation Of
the Iowa Central. during the past year."
President T. p. Shonts. OF the road. and
the H2w1ey lines. comments on the
causes and shows the decrease in the
roads rates in his annual report which
was made public Friday.
1T is interesting to note" the report
reads. ''that, while operating costs dur
ing the last ten years have steadily in
creased, the rates Of transportation
have been steadily decreasing"
Points Out Decreases.
Continuing further the report says:
The average rate per passenger per
mile In 1901 was 1855 cents; in the
year 1910. 1887 cents.
THE average rate per ton per mile
In 1901 was .709 cents: in the year 1910.
.5Ss cents.
Taxes increased from s75.ss445 in
1901 to $9s,523.92 in 1910"
Mr.. Shonts then points out some Of
the ways in which expenses have been
increased by legislation. and says:
'Your management believes that a
reasonable supervision Of public utili-
ties is essential to the promotion Of
commercial prosperity and the estab-
lishment Of confidence on the part OF
investors in railroad securities. Re-
strictive legislation, however. should he
undertaken with great deal of eau
ton. lest it defeat the purpose il is in
tended to remedy"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-11-26
Local Comment

If Mr. Northup had been retained by
Mr.. Ingledue or even consulted in the
preparatio of the mayors defense be-
fore the federal court he. bly,
would not have been so embarra ssed by
the testimony Of the defendant.
The next time Mayor 1ngledue OBJ
tains legal opinion it would be some
what of protection to associate counsel
as we'll as to himself If he would de-
mand all advice to be presented in
writing and signed by the author.
1t was the theory of the mayors de-
Tense that he had held the federal of
ficers in Jail upon the advice of the
county attorney OF Tanla county. who
was there representing the officers in
an effort to keep them out of jail and
upon the advice of County Attorney
Egermayer who was there offering his
wife as a bondsman TO keep the Off
GERS out of jail. 1t is true that the
mayor so testified and it also seems
that the mayor sent for two or three
saloon attorneys to help him act upon
the advice of these two county attor
neys who were trying to keep the men
out of Jail This. probably, explains
why the federal officers We're kept in
Jail wrongfully as the federal court
finds. This was the defendants theory
of the case
Seriously Spea king the trial of the
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-11-26
For tn. woman That's Eat.

\ Detroit physician says that the
cheapest and safest mixture a fat wom-
an who wants to get thin can use is "
ounce Marmola (get it in the original
1a ounce packageb, i: ounce Fluid EX-
tract Cascara Aromatic and 81. ounces
Peppermint Water. The proper amount
to take is a teaspoonfui after meals
and at bedtime.
These ingredients may be obtained
from any druggist at small cost. and
make IA combination that is not only
excellent as Il fat reducer, being able.
it is claimed, to take off a pound Il day
without causing wrinkles, but is also
Il splendid help to the system as a
whole, regulating the stomach and
bowels Nvhere the fat PERSONS trou-
bles begin), and clearing the skin of
pimples and blotches. No exercise is
required TO help the remedy in its work
and, best of all, no dieting is necessary
while taking it-you can eat what you
'.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-11-26
this must be added another essential

this must be added another essential
comedy.
1t is doubtful II any musical comedy
now en- tour in this country combines
In such a high degree the essentials Of
musical comedy success than does THE
Honeymoon Trail" the record breaking
Hough, Adams and Howard musical
masterpiece from the LaSalle theater,
Chicago. which. with company Of over
half q hundred post graduate fun
makers" appears at the New Odeon.
Sunday evening. Prices rs, SO. 10 cents
and ST.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-11-26
CLAIMS 70 LIVE HERE.
Youna Swain ct Charles City Would
Wsd: Brides Papa Objects.

\ telephone message to the Times
Republican today from Charles city
tells of the frustra ton of wedding plans
by Andrew Esser. Il stock buyer living
at Rockford. Iowa. who prevented his
daughter Ruth, aged Is, from marrying
a young man who says he is Frank
De Witt, son Of a prominent contractor
of Marshalltown." When Papa Esser
learned that his daughter had eloped
with young Dewitt he instructed the
sheriff at Charles City to arrest the
pair. No arrests were made. however
but the couple was prevented from So
curing a license and Mr.. Esser took his
daughter home.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-11-26
AUCTION LAND SALE.

The S0-acre farm belonging 10 the
Reuben H. Lane estate. Sale at front
door OF court house at Marshalltown
Saturday, Nov &c, 1910 ut IL o'clock
a m.
Farm located on North Third avenue,
three miles from Marshaltown. Good
improvements \ tine home. splen-
did investment. VI. G. Keenan, referee
y l.. Meekcr attorney
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-11-26
Licensed to Wed.

Jesse Il. Baker, railroad man. aged II.
and Ada Friend, aged ~. both OF this
city.
Leland Nolta, farmer aged II. and
Elnora F. Hole. both Of Colo
Jacob Howard. retired, aged g.. and
Mrs. Nancy Douglass, both colored, and
both of Des Moines.
Leroy Wilson. carpenter, aged -, Of
Lamoille and Grace Ripple, aged is, of
Window, MINI.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-11-26
REAI IOWA LANo SNAPS.

Come. boys, wake up and take not
lee this is your last chance at these
prices 100 acres, -. miles from
town. part rolling. part level. no tile.
splendid set Of improvements. all in
good conditions, for next ten days VIII
sell for $65, on easy terms. A fine 100
acre farm, ; miles from good town.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-11-26

To be really valuable must show
equally good results from each member
or tho family using IT, Foley's Honey
and Tar docs this. Whether for chill
drcn or grown persons Foley's Honey
and Tar is best and safest for all
cougs and colds. Mcbride L. WIN Drug
Company.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-11-26
GIVE CONCERT At CONRAD.
Young Women Of This City Appear in
Church Musical.

-Four young women OF this city. Miss
es Bessie w. Parker. pianist: Miss Adele
B. Medlar. soprano: Miss t,ditha Par
sons. reader; and Miss Marghrita Lew
is. violinist. appeared in a concert at
the Conrad Methodist church Thursday
evening. The concert. which drew
packed house. was given under the
auspices OF the brotherhood of the
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-11-26
CATTLE TOP MARKET.


on Chicago Market.
A shipment Of high grade Shorthorn
steers, fed and fattened by c. E. Arney.
sold at the top Of the Chicago livestock
market Friday. The steers. twenty
seven in number brought S7.25. Part
of them were pure blooded Shorthorns
and the others were mixed bloods. They
had been on feed at the Arney farm
northwest of Albion since during the
summer.
Mr.. Arney was preparing them for
exhibition at the International Live
Stock Show. but they developed a trifle
uneven during the finishing weeks Of
their fattening, and while this in no.
wise lessened their market value il.
made them worth less as show cattle.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-11-26
Classified Advertisements
d..e insertion .

good, fair set OF improvements. splen.
did orchard and evergreen grove: .
snap "a. the price. S9s per acre. 10
acres. miles from town: good bAfA
and house; land lays smooth. Glove 70
school. for "a quick sale win sell FOR SO
per acre. on easy terms. Also me
farm, splendid house, other buildings
land lays fine: ~. miles from town:
splendid soil and a big bargain n taken
soon: price. 500 per acre. Also 81 aero
farm. splendid house. other huiidngs
fair; good land. lays Just rolling
enough for good drainage: 3bs and Z
miles from Two towns; one OF the best
bargains in Iowa at the price Of SSl per
acre: $1,000 viii handle this farm, hale
ancc on easy terms. Also 'ine $40.
acre farm. 81, miles from two towns
good set OF improvements: land lays
smooth; splendid soil and a. big money
maker At the price. s75: 1000 on cor-
tract. 81 600 March 4, balance on casy1
terms At per cent. Do not overlook
this bargain. 80 acres good fair lm-
proVenents Ittilcs from town: u snap
at the price $500: very easy terms.
Also u very fine l2a acres. all well Inn
proved: We'll located. and IL 10 be seen
TO b. appreciated: $500 On contract
ard bnlancn TO sat; purchaser. This
Is line home. price 500 an acre. Al
up to-date 80. With the bess set OF !,n-
provenents in the country. nearly all
tiled SOME timber. All in h!Gh state of
cultivation. an ideal home. Come and
see IL. $3.50 per acre. Also very good
40, nearly All tiled. splendid soil, good
set OF buildings. . miles from good
town. with splendid creamery. and tel
can not he surpassed at the price 800
per acre Also a splendid hardwar.
stock III good town ut the right price.
Carr 4 Luke. Popcjoy. Franklin county.
Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-11-26
..honsvmoon Trail"

The American public demands enter
tainment-ciever, clean entertainment
and the producing manager, to meet
this demand, produces an attraction,
the component elements Of which are
music, lights, color and action. To
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-11-26
Local Weather Record.

Fridays maximum temperature was
SO. compared with 90 for the day be-
fore The lowest temperature for the
day was -. which was the minimum
Friday night. 1t was one degree lower
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-11-26

California on Homo csSptoSH TsoSao ~
which rival the best hotels and insusQ
you every modern travel comfort. tn
San Francisco Overland Limited" til
Los Angeles Limited. and tho Chia1I
and Japan Fast Mall are all ,uxurSousel
equipped. Bc sure your tickets ro04
4 Northwestern Ry. Apply 81
ticket agents for particulars.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-11-26
Allen Buy. store.

A dispatch from Belle PLANE an
nounces the sale by r.. l.. Turner of n
cash variety store ut Belle PLANE to
c.. G. Allen, OF this city.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-11-26

than the lowest point for the night be-
fore. At o'clock this morning tho
temperature was 80.