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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-05-19
"Conaetitis" AffHcts Many People
and Some Queer Things Happen

cataclysm with music, lamentations and
| weird ceremonies, and many spent day
and night in prayer. Hundreds sought
refuge in caves and canyons in the
mountains.
As the hours passed without catas-
tropha gloom gave way to JOY and dan
cling, and feasting replaced the religious
ceremonies. The Indians also shared
the great joy of the MeXicans.
Ann Arbor, May 1s.-Carl Muma, a
10-year- old school boy leaned far out
over the edge of the roof OF building
TO see the comet. He saw several
meteorities instead when he hit the
ground. He was not seriously hurt.
Mobile, Ala, May IA negro fam
i!r had erected 4 large white flag On q
tall pole. When asked his reasons for
flying the flag the occupant is quoted
as aging; 1t will keep dat comic
away
Geneva, May 19.-American visitors
yesterday rushed to the highest Alpine
resorts in the hope OF a view Of the
comet. Many comet dances We're held
al the hotels, starting at midnight. and
most OF the hotels and restaurants kept
open all night The Swiss Aero Club
had arranged for a midnight balloon
ascent from Lausanne to carry two Ge-
neva astronomers and their instru-
ments.
Evansville, Ind. May 19-The break
ing down Of the engine at The Diamond
coal mines wrecked the engine room
There was panic among the miners.
many o. whom thought Haley's comet
had struck the earth. While trying 10
see the comet early Fred E. Becker fell
dead from heart disease. This is the
third death here during three days of
men who succumbed while trying 10 see
the comet.
Fort Dodge, May 19.-Crazed by fear
of Halley's comet ana the anticipated
END Of the world. Zarre Eli an old
woman in the camp OF bypsies north of
the city, completely lost her mind late
Tuesday afternoon ana became yiolent-
~ insane. She IS still with the band
which is keeping close watch over
her and have done all within their
power to restore her 10 a normal con-
dition.
Inc lnclCent IS a pltltul one. since
the idea that the world would be de-
stroyed by Halley's comet yesterday
was first accepted by the band. Zarre
Eli has wept much and talked OF her
son who left the party TWO months ago
al Springfield. II, coming into Iowa
with q smaller band
The chief Of the band spent nearly
half a day telephoning over the state
in an effort to locate Zarre Els son,
but without avail. This effort on the
part Of the chief OF the united bands
was made in behalf Of Zarre Eli be-
cause Of the high position which she
holds in the party
Regardless Of the sad turn Of af-
fairs which life has taken for Zarre
Eli. the members of the gypsy camp
north Of the city arose at an ea.ly
hour yesterday and donning their
brightest and best wearing apparel.
they Toasted and danced thru the
Gay. The early hours We're the livliest
and crowds Of people from the city
visited the camp TO witness the cere-
monies OF the last day on earth
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-05-19
Lands Bio Church Contract.

G z. Reimer & Co., of this city, have
been awarded the contract to build the
new $4,000 Congregational church at
Charles City The work is 70 start a
once.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-05-19

Brazil, May 19.-Many foreigners,
coal miners employed in the fields near
here, drew all their wages. believing
that the passage of the earth thru the
comets tail meant the destruction of
the world. Last night the men spent
their money lavishly.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-05-19

Terre Haute Ind, May 1s.-The To-
year old daughter of Kelley Mansfield.
OF Paris, III, was seized with convul-
sions last night, as a result Of fear OF
the comet. She had heard so much
discussion of the astral visitor that her
nervous system was shattered. The
physician in charge of the case says
she may recover, but that her health
may be permanently impaired.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-05-19

Atlanta Ga, May 1s-Dealers III
"conjur" bags in the negro sections of
the city carried on a thriving business
as the result of the scheduled trip of
the earth thru the comets tail Meet
ings also We're held in the churches
thruout the day. thousands of negroes
refusing 10 return 10 work.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-05-19
For Impaired Nerve Force
Take Horsford's Acid Phospha ate

1t quiets and strengthens the nerves
relieves exhaustion, headache and i'm
paired digestion.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-05-19

Stanford Ky. May 19.-Scores OF
negroes professed salvation at all-night
services held in their churches here
TO prepare themselves for whatever
might happen when the earth passed
thru the comets tail. The fields prac-
tically We're denuded of farm hands
for the negroes refused 10 work and
hocked TO town.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-05-19

Ann Arbor, May 1s-Carl Muma, a
1o-year- old school boy, leaned far out
over the edge of the roof OF building
10 see the comet. He saw several
meteorities instead when he hit the
ground. He was not seriously hurt.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-05-19

Mobile, Ala, May ia negro fam
!!3 had erected Z large white flag Gu q
tall pole. When asked his reasons for
flying the flag the occupant is quoted
as aging: 1t will keep dat comic
away
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-05-19

York. Pa. May 1e.-Many incredu-
lous persons in this county We're ter
ribly wrought up over the movement
OF Halley's comet. Some We're SO APP
prehensive that they called together
the members OF their household and
held PRAYER meetings. The smallest
children were much frightened. think
ing that the world was coming TO an
end.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-05-19

Fl Paso, Texas. May 19.-Hunareds
# Mexicans from the villages along the
Mexican border gathered about crosses
erected on the hills last night awaiting
the appearance Of the fiery comet they
believed was hurrying TO destroy the
world.
For ten days the superstitious Mex
leans sough. 10 avert the impending
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-05-19

san Juan. Porto, Rico. May "a
Fearing disastrous consequences from
The comet hundreds Of Porto Ricans
last night paraded the streets OF San
Juan and other towns. carrying candles
and chanting prayers. Many also spent
considerable time in confessionals. a
large number OF workmen failed 10
report today a. the tobacco factories
and plantations ard the pineapple ship
rents have been curtailed because the
laborers nave refused 10 work.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-05-19

wilkezbar-e. Pa. May l9.-Thou-
sands Il rnine-workers Of The coal
region refused 10 % 70 work this morn
ing. because they We're overcome BY
fear that the earth was 70 be destroyed
when swept BY the tail Of Haley :
comet. They declared that if anything
happened they wanted % be above the
ground and not in the narrow chambers
II Inc mine. far beneath rfle surface
Efforts Of EngIish-s speaking miners %
convince them thar there was no dan
ger we're futile and as a result q num-
Der OF mines were so short handed that
they had 10 shut down.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1910-01-20
She Wants a Bonnet.

The manager of a department store
received the following order from one
of his out-of.town customers, who
wanted q bonnet:
Manure of head from ear to ear
over top of head IL inches; from a
to ear under my chin nine and one-hal'
inches; from forehead to back hair.
eve inches. / want a black lase bon.
net with streamers and rosette of red
or yaller satting ribbon and would like
q bunch of pink Rozes or a blue plume
with q black jet bucket. If artifishels
are still the stile l want q bunch OF
grapes or a birds tale somewhere. l
do not want anything to fansy, but II
you think q wreath of pansies would
look good why put one on. ! have some
good pink ribbon here at home SO you
need not put on strings."-Lippincott's
Magazine.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1910-01-20
A Woman's Diplomacy.

It was the Chicago mans turn, and
he told this one
Diplomacy, you know, is a remark
able agent. The other day a lady said
to her husband:
flames, I have decided to do with
out a new fall dress. and with the
money 1t would cost I shall have
mother here for a nice long visit
James turned or her %excitedly.
What, wear that old brown cloth thing
another season? l guess not!' he ex.
claimed, vehemently. You go right
down to your tailor's today and order
something handsome. Remember.
please. that as my wife you have a cer-
tain position to maintain
THE wife bowed her head in sub
mission. On her lips played a peculiar
smile."-Lippincott's Magazine.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1910-01-20
SOFT, WHITE HANDS
May be Obtained In One Niqht.

For preserving the hands as we'll
as for preventing redness, roughness,
and %chapping, and imparting that vel.
vety softness and wilderness much de-
sired by women Cuticura Soap, assist
ed by Cuticura Ointment, is believed
to be superior to all other skin soaps.
For those who work in corrosive
liquids, or at occupations which tend
to iYjure the hands, it is invaluable.
TTeatment.-Bathe and soak the
hanhs on retiring in a strong, hot,
creamy lather of Cuticura Soap. Dry
ard anoint freely with Cuticura Oint.
m.ent, and in severe cases spread the
%cuticura Ointment on thin pieces of
old linen or cotton. Wear during the
night old. loose gloves, or a light ban.
dage OF old cotton or linen to protect
the clothing from stain. For red,
rough, and chapped hands, dry, fls-
sured, itching. feverish palms, and
shapeless nails with painful finger
ends, this treatment is most effective.
Cuticura Remedies are sold through.
out the world. Potter Drug G. Chem.
Corp, sole proprietore, Boston, Mass.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1910-01-20
SMART MAN LEFT PIONEERING
For Once He Had Asked Question
and Received Answer That
Floored Him.

He was a regular patron OF the res
taurant. Perhaps that is why he felt
justified in making clever remarks to
the Mattresses, remarks which they
were puzzled how to answer. One
day, however, the smallest and tiniest
girl happened to be serving this irri.
tating customer. and 1t fell to her to
answer him in kind.
"f1l have some steak" he said. com.
ing IN late for dinner. land some
squash. and some-got some baked po-
tatoes, fine, brown. baked potatoes?"
Baked potatoes are all over" said
the girl.
He leaned back in his chair and
gazed at her Quizzically.
Baked potatoes all over, are they?"
he repeated. "All over what?"
With" she replied, simply.-Youth's
Companion.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1910-01-20
4 Nasty Dig.

"As nasty a dig as I eve admins.
tered in my newspaper career in Vir-
ginia City" said Mark Twain, twas d.
rected against a man named Fer
guson.
Ferguson, at Christmas time, In
vlted me to see the presents he had
given his wife. They were magnificent
gifts. The man expected. Of course, g
write-up.
Well, he wasn't disappointed. The
next day. in a prominent place IN the
first page of the Enterprise, l inserted
this paragraph:
"'John III. Ferguson'a Christmas
gifts to his wife are being much ad-
mir ed. They include q diamond stom-
ach err and many other beautiful speci.
mems Of cut glass;"
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1910-01-20

Mother Nierderkorn, 81 years old,
and for 40 years connected with the
convent OF the Sacred Heart at St.
Joseph Is dead. Mother Nierdurkorn
came to st. Joseph in 1870 and was
widely known throughout that Sec
ton Of the country. She was for a
number OF years mother superior Of
the convent. She was born in LuXem-
burg. Germany, in 1929 and immigrat-
ed to this country with her parents
ut an early age, entering a convent at
the age OF II.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1910-01-20
. MISSOURI STATE NEWS
The Judge Complains.

Newspaper men are a contrary lot"
declared c. c. Turner, presiding judge
of the county court in Columbia. Il
don't know why 1t Is, but most all the
label with my name on it stuck right
across the reading mater, and nearly
every time the label is across the most
important piece of news in the whole
paper and the one you want to read
the most. Lots OF us farmers sit up
studying to see what Is under those
labels, ami there is time lost ali over
the country. / think 1t is just contrari-
ness, for there is plenty Of room up at
the head Of the paper to stick the
labels and not get them on the best
news"
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1910-01-20
WHEN DINNER COMES
One Ought to Have a Good Appetite

A good appetite Is the best sauce.
1t goes a long way toward helping in
the digestive process, and that Is abso-
lutely essential to health and strength.
Many persons have found that Grape.
Nuts food is not only nourishing but
is a great appetizer. Even children
like the taste of 1t and grow strong
and rosy from its use.
1t Is especially the food to make a
weak stomach strong and create an
appetite for dinner.
II am 81 years DID," writes a Tenn.
grandmother, "and have had a weak
stomach from childhood. BY great care
as to my diet I enjoyed a reasonable
degree Of health, but never found any
thing to equal Grape-Nuts as a
standby.
when I have no appetite for break.
fast and Just eat to keep up my
strength, l take 4 teaspoonfuls of
Grape-Nuts with good rich milk and
when dinner m l am hungry.
While II l go without any breakfast I
never feel like eating dinner. Grape.
Nuts for breakfast seems to make q
healthy appetite for dinner.
my 13~-months-old grandson had
been very sick with stomach trouble
during the past summer, and finally we
put him on Grape-Nuts. Now he 10
growing plump and well. When asked
II he wants his nurse or Grape-Nuts,
he brightens up and points to the
cupboard. He was no trouble to wean
at all-thanks to Grape-Nuts." Read
the little book. 1.-THE Road to Well.
ville," In pkgs. There's a Reason"
w read the above IetterF A new
enc appears from time 10 time. They
are genuine, true, asd fall Of huaaa
lnterest
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1910-01-20
Kansas City Theaters.

Eddie Foy, In his musical success,
"Mr. Hamlet of Broadway" will play
a return engagement at the Shubert
during the week of January 20. The
cast and chorus is one Of unusual
merit, the chorus alone numbering rs
people.
At the Willis Wood for the week be-
ginning January %, Rose Stahl, in
the clever comedy of stage life, "The
Chorus Lady" will be the attraction.
The play is a faithful representation
of life behind the scenes as It really
is. and deals with the rank and file
rather than the upper stardom.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1910-01-20

Girard Blair Of Sedalia, junior in
Missouri university, has been award
ed a $50 prize for writing a new uni
versity song. The prize has been
offered for six years, but no song
sufficiently deserving had been SUBJ
mitted. The song is a new air to the
one used In the regular university
SONG entitled "Old Missouri" Several
hundred have been submitted every
year for the prize. Blair has written
several songs which have become
popular among the students OF Co
lumbia.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1910-01-20
Sold Anain.

Little Willie was fond of springing
surprises on his parents by announc-
ing some terrific happening. and then,
when excitement was at fever point.
declaring that nothing Of the kind
had occurred. But he played the trick
once too often. a new and very pretty
governess came to stay at the house
for Willie's benefit & few weeks back,
and a day or two after her arrival
Willie rushed to his mother saying:
Mamma, there's a strange mar up
stairs who has just put his arm around
Miss Wilson's waist and kissed her
several times"
"What?" said the mother, as she
Jumped UP TO pull the bell for the but.
Ter.
Sold again, mammal" said Willie,
In great glee. ut wasn't a strange
man at all. It was papa!"
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1910-01-20
Springfield viii Net Enlarge.

The proposed extension Of the city
limits Of Springfield was defeated at a
special election by q majority Of 1870.
The vote was unusually light. Only
$500 votes were cast. The proposed
extension OF the limits would have in.
creased the area Of Springfield from
five and one.half to ten and one.
quarter miles. 1t is likely that an.
other election will be held. "
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1910-01-20
Poor Train Service.

Lee Shippey in his Higginsville
Jeffersonian has begun a campaign
against the poor train service given by
tho Missouri Pacific. The service this
road has been giving the people Of
Higginsville Ia OF the "words.can't-de-
scribe" kind. The railroad commits
sioners are appealed to and asked to
take a hand In the matter.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1910-01-20
A Good Head for Business.

81 want q hat pin" said little Mary
Of four years, as she gazed eagerly at
the cushion full Of sparkling orna-
ments on the milliner's showcase.
How much is IT." she asked, after
making q very deliberate choice and
laying her purchase money, a bright
penny, or the counter. "Oh, nothing"
returned the kind.hearted Mrs. Briggs.
as Mary's mother was one of her regu.
lar customers. Imagine her amuse-
ment as the little bargain hunter"
said most eagerly: "Tll take tive,
Observation-Disclosures.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1910-01-20
Who WINS the Game.

els the state the owner OF the game
and can 1t license hunters TO shoot II"
asks the Knobnoster Gem. That's get.
ting down under superficial issues and
locking horns with the problems of
the single tax, the law of Karma and
what not.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1910-01-20
Change in Joplin Daily Globe.

Gilbert Barbee, for a number Of
years sole proprietor and for the last
Ave years majority stakeholder in the
Joplin Daily Globe, sold his controlling
interest to Dan +. Dugan. business
manager, who succeeds him as presi-
dent Of the company; Charles Schiller.
decker. A. II. Rogers and George Ball
of Webb City. The policies OF the pa
per will be the same as heretofore.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1910-01-20

About the size of your shoes, many pcop!s
wear smaller shoes by using Aliens Foot. Ease,
it cures Tired, Swollen, Aching Feet and
gives rest and comfort. Just the thing fer
breaking in new shoes. Sold ~everywhere,2 Csc,
sample sent FREE. Address, Allen 9. olns.od.
LIE Roy, N. y.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1910-01-20
Excused.

Shame on you You came home
last night actually tipsy.'
80 1 did, my dear. I just couldn't
resist the pleasure Of seeing two OF
you at once"
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1910-01-20
Ozark Pouitrymen Elect.

The annual show of the South west
Missouri Poultry association, which
was held at Springfield elected the
following officers: DR.. ]. M. VIM
Bolivar. president; c. T. Patterson.
Springfield. vice-president; e. J.
Greene, Mountain Grove, secretary and
treasurer; A. A. Davis, Mountain
Grove. superintendent.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1910-01-20

ONLY ONE "EI.OMO QUININE."
That Ia La BROMO &c. Look 10
the signature of E. W. GROVE. Used tho Wort
over to Cc:e = Cold in ono Day. &c.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1910-01-20

Enthusiasm Is the pou.tice men ap
ply of their scars.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1910-01-20
Continued Earth shoeka.

Faint earthquake shocks, continuing
from Monday at 10 o'clock until 1
O'Clock Wednesday afternoon, were re.
corded by the seismosraph at the st.
Louis university. The disturbance
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1910-01-20

DAVIS PAINKILLEE
has no substitute. No other remedy 10 SO e1oetir.
for rheumatism. lumbago, stiffness. neuralgia. OF
cold Of any sort. Put up In Csc, 35c and 500 bottiss
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1910-01-20

How loafers CRATE upon the nerves
OF q busy person.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1910-01-20

What n glorious country this would
be TO live in II turkeys were as easily
raised as cats!
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1910-01-20

Fitchville, OhiO.-"l
suffered from ri
and could walk
time. She came yer
p~rOstratiOn, had beguI
and seemed
two doctors but got Ii
Il. Pinkhaln'S
Blood Purifier and
proved so much that
another girl.''-Mrs. {
Irashurn Norn,onk
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1910-03-20
ENlGMAS.
NUMERo 40.

Las soluciones correctas recibidas
al enigma ndmero 40 son las ST.
guientes:
PONCE.-R. de Silva, F. Arbo-
ma Oliver, Miguel Toro, Jose Jorge
Vivae.
SAN:JUAN.-Manuel A. del Va
he Bus6, NJ. D.. Fournier, J. N. Re-
chany.
sANTURCE.-sta. Carmen Fer
nandez. Sta. Maria Mercedes Mu-
foz, Ricardo J. Hernandez, Srta.
Mensita Ferer.
ARECIBO.-Sta. Teresa Lloverol
Primo Betancourt. \,
QUEBRADILLAS.-Sra. Maria
Fuentes, rPascual Faura.
RIO RIEDRAS.-Sta. Angela G..
de Soler, francisco Rivera Monge.
MANATf.-Pedro Frau Vazquez.
JUANA D1AZ.-Feliciano Fer
nandez Colon.
CAROLIA.-Rafael Garf Cruz,
Srts. Juana Torres Lopez, Eulogio
Gonzalez.
UTuADO.-Sta. Carmen Fuertes
LARES.-Sta. Prudencia Irizarry
ENSENADA-Luis Ferrer.
BAYAMON.-Sta. Constanza de-
Llovio.
Correspondi6 el obsequio ofrecido
al Sr. Feliciano Fernandez y Colon,
de Juana Diaz.
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1910-03-20

Para pnmavera, verano, otofo &
lnvierno resulta estar on mOda esta
bonita pieza que representa- TN traie
para niiios. Unos tablones. tres en- la
parte delantera Y tres en- la parte de
atras forman el traie. Va cerrado en-
la parte de atras pero invisiblemen
te. I'm cuello vuelto adomado con Dor
dados y festones, puhOs ta;nblen con
festones y rsmitos bordados en- los
tsblones concluyen el sdomo de este
encantsdor traiecito.
Puede hacerse en- Ia tels que se desee-
FL patron esta cortado en- custro
tamsnos-3i 4 9 ahos. Para TN nifio-
de 5 shos el patron requiere ? 5-sy var
dss de material de 36 pulssSAs aoaho
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1910-03-20
1854.

Enagua princesa para sehoras Y Sc
horitas.
Esta pleza es muy utll. pues es pro
pIs para ussr debsjo de los traiesprin
cesa, la que lace que estos den mas
ekgancia al cuerpo.
FL dlseho presente Ileva alrededor
del cuello una puntilla V otra pOr La
boca manga. Tn faldon regular de
ancho forma tambien parte del ador
no.
FL patron eSti cortado en- . tama-
fios-32 a 44pulgadas de busto. Pa
IA IS pulgadas el patron requiere
81 yardas de tela de SO pulgadas: 8.
ysrdas de puntiIa para 4 adono.