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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-09-01

Turner Junction, now a part Of Chi
cago. saw his opportunity. He went
to Texas as salesman and soon took
enough orders to swamp the manufac-
tory for which he was working. Then
he asked for share in the profits
and was refused. He became a manu-
facturer himself. establishing plant
at st. Louis, and soon found himself
involved in lawsuits over patents. He
moved into another state where the
court injuctions issued against him
could not reach him, finally won his
case and continued for time sue
cessful career as a maker Of barbed
wire.
Gates never turned his back upon
opportunity and he saw opportunity
reckoning to him. He began organic
ing and consolidating wire companies.
He organized the Consolidated Steel
and Wire company, which was capt.
talized at $90,000,000. and which he
sold to the Federal Steel company.
Then followed the American Steel and
Wire company. capitalized at 100000
900, and little later the United
States Steel corporation, with which
Gates companies were merged. was
formed. He made millions out of
these deals and other millions out OF
railway and industrial stocks.
During his spectacular plunging in
Wall street, which he entered soon
after the close of the war with Spain,
various attempts were made to break
him. Occasionally his wings were
somewhat singed, but he was never
financial interests Of Wall street reck-
on with him.
In wheat and corn corners he Is said
to have made millions. He had near
ly perfect system of getting informa-
ton of things which might affect Wall
open and when he could not look far
enough ahead he paid others to do his
scouting.
Gates business training began early.
Before he was sixteen he contracted to
husk a neighbor's corn and made
enough money to buy an interest in
threshing machine. He happened to
strike year of bumper crops and he
succeeded SO well that he was able to
buy out his partners. Giving his
threshing machine as security, he
bought piece of woodland, converted
1t into firewood, cleared $1,000 and
still had his threshing machine. And
he was not then eighteen years of age.
Some of Gates spectacular ventures
were on the turf. and with many sue
cesses to his credit here he invaded
England and is said to have made ST.
375.000 one season. He was a man OF
tremendous energy. of heavy build.
but not the least picturesque in APP
pearance. He was not at all brusque
and domineering. but gentle In man
aer and speech.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-09-01

Grimm. ne dossnt happen that ron
opened II and sealed It agaiDf
Senior Rodriguez stood staring at
him bianlkly for a moment, then some
sudden apprehension was aroused, for
startled look came into his eyes, and
again he reached for the packet.
"Dios mio!" he exclaimed. 'slet me
see, Senior"
Going to open itY" asked Mr..
Grimm.
yes. Senior. had not thought Of it
before"
Mr.. Grimm, rose and walked over to
the window where the light was bet
ter He scrutinized the sealed packet
closely. There were three red
splotches of wax upon it, each i'm
pressed with the legation seal: the en-
velope was without marks otherwise.
He turned and twisted 1t aimlessly,
and peered curiously at the various
seals, after which he handed 1t to the
frankly impatient diplomatist.
Senior Rodriguez opened it, with
nervous, twitching fingers. Mr.. Grimm
had turned toward the safe again, but
he heard the crackle Of parchment as
some document was drawn out of the
envelope, and then came deep sigh
Of relief. Having satisfied his sudden
fears for the safety Of the paper, what
ever 1t was, the senior placed It in an
other envelope and sealed 1t again
with elaborate care. Mr.. Grimm
dropped into the swivel chair at the
desk.
"Senor," he inquired pleasantly,
your daughter and Miss Thorne were
in this room yesterday afternoon?"
"Yes," replied the diplomatist as If
surprised at the question.
What time, please?"
about three o'clock. They were
going out driving. Why?"
"And just where. please. did you
find that handkerchief" continued
Mr. Grimm.
Handkerchief" repeated the dip
lomatist. "You mean Miss Thorne's
handkerchief" He paused and re-
garded Mr.. Grimm keenly. "Senor,
what am to understand from that
question:"
| 1T was plain enough" replied Mr..
Grimm. Where did you find that
handkerchief" There was silence for
an instant. "In this room?"
"Yes." replied Senior Rodriguez at
last.
Near the safer" Mr.. Grimm per
sisted.
eyes," came the slow reply, again.
"Just here" and he indicated a spot
little to the left Of the safe.
And when did you find It? Yester-
day afternoon? Last night? This morn
ing?"
This morning" and without any
apparent reason the diplomatist's face
turned deathly white.
But, Senor-Senor, you are mis-
taken! There can be nothing! A
woman! Two hundred pounds Of
gold! Senor!"
Mr.. Grimm was still pleasant about
It: his curiosity was absolutely imper-
sonal; his eyes, grown listless again.
were turned straight into the others
face.
IF that handkerchief had been
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-09-01
For Hard.wear skirts.

When making a serge skirt that is
to have hard wear. try the effect of
lining the front breadth. Lined skirts
are seldom seen nowadays and would
be much too heavy for summer; but
one that has no lining is very apt to
wrinkle across the front. especially If
1t fits well over the hips. When cut
ting the front breadth. cut with it a
piece of silk. sateen or some very
thin lining and proceed to make up
the skirt in the usual way.
You will be surprised to see how
much longer youu skirt lasts, and how
much nicer it looks to the very end.
If It is lined In this way.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-09-01

! Count di Rosini. the italian ambas-
bador. Is at dinner with diplomats in
the, national capital when a messenger
brings note directing him to come to
the embassy at once. Here beautiful
young woman asks that she be given
ct Is made out in the name Of Miss Is
abel Thorne. Chief Campbell Of the
secret service. and Mr.. Grimm, his head
detective. are warned that q Plot Of the
Ing. races Is brewing In Washington,
and Grimm goes to the state ball for
Eention i called to Miss Isabel Thorne.
who with her companion, soon disap-
pears. A revolver shot is heard and
Campbell and Grimm hasten down the
hall to find that Senior Alvarez Of the
Mexican legation. has been shot. A wo-
man did 1t, and Grimm is assured 1t was
Miss Thorne. He visits her. demanding
knowledge of the affair, and there arrests
e man named Pietro Petrozinni Miss
Thorne visits an old man. Luigi. appar..
emily q bomb maker. and they speak of
g wonderful experiment Fifty thousand
dollars in gold IL stolen from the office
of Senior Rodriguez. the minister from
Venezuela. While detectives are investi-
eating the robbery Miss Thorne appears
a. guest OF the legation.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-09-01
KING OF PLUNGERS
"Bet-a-MilIion' Gates Both Loved
and Hated.
From Country Store He Branched
Out as Wire King, Then Invaded
the Realms of High
Finance.

New York.-One of the most pic
turesque figures in the business and
financial life of this country passed
away in the death of John w. Gates.
Gates was warmly loved and deep
ly hated. He won and lost millions,
gave and received many hard blows,
met the great kings of Wall street at
their most familiar game of specula-
ton and beat them, Breezily invaded
many lines Of endeavor and came out
of them successful and wrote his name
in large characters over financial
events Of quarter of a century. He
was a gambler by instinct. But he
was never bear. He was too OPP
timistic for that. He believed in up
building rather than in tearing down,
and he shared with others the results
of his indefatigable chase for wealth.
His readiness to take a chance on any
reasonable proposition and the large
sum Of money he was willing to risk
upon the eoundness of his judgment
earned for him the soubriquet OF Bet
you-a-Million" Gates "All life Is a
gamble he once said. "The farmer
CANDLES when he plants his crops.
Every man who goes into business EN-.
barks on speculation"
1t was barbed wire that made Gates.
It was introduced into use at time
when the ranchmen of the west and
southwest were fencing in their broad
acres and Gates. who was then con-
Quoting q little hardware store at
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-09-01
Pretty Work BAG.

A very convenient work bag can be
made of two pieces of gray linen, cir
cular in shape. They are sewed to-
gether. excepting about four inches at
each end. which allows for vent
The ends are then gathered over
two large bone rings. which serve as
handles, and by means of these rings,
the bag when not in use is hung out
of the way.
Before making the bag 1t Is deco
rated with scroll design in blue car
nation braid and the vent scallops
embroidered with blue cotton floss.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-09-01

there last night, Senor," he resumed
quietly. wouldn't you have noticed
1t when you placed the gold In the
safer
Senior Rodriguez stared at him a
long time.
Il don't know" he said, at last. He
dropped back into chair with his
face In his hands. "Senor," he burst
out suddenly. impetuously, after a mo
ment, IF the gold is not recovered /
am ruined. You understand that bet
ter than I can tell you It's the kind
Of thing that could not be explained to
my government" He rose suddenly
and faced the impressive young man,
with merciless determination in his
face. you must find that gold, Sc
nor" he said
mo matter who may be-who may
sufferr inquired Mr.. Grimm.
Find the gold, Senor!"
very WELL" commented Mr.. Grimm.
without moving. do me the favor,
please. to regain possession of the
handkerchief you just returned to
Miss Thorne, and to send to me here
your secretary. Senior Diaz. and your
servants. one by one. shall question
them alone. No, don't be alarmed.
Unless they know of the robbery they
shall get no mixing of 1t from me.
First, be good enough to replace the
packet in the safe. and lock It."
Senior Rodriguez replaced the pack
ct without question, afterward locking
the door, then went out. A moment
later Senior Diaz appeared. He re-
manned with Mr.. Grimm for just eight
minutes. Senior Rodriguez entered
again as his secretary passed on, and
laid lace handkerchief ON the desk
Mr.. Grimm stared at it curiously for
a long time.
TITS the same handkerchief"
"Si, Senior"
There's no doubt whatever about
1T"
mo. Senior. got 1t BY"
TITS Of no consequence" intsrrupE-
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-09-01
FRENCH GRAY MOST POPULAR
It's Value In Artistic Decoration Was
Recognized Immediately Upon
Its Appearance.

French gray has become one Of the
most popular OF wood stains, and
Justly SO, when the artistic value of
this soft dove color in furniture and
finishing Is considered. In a country
house built on the old Spanish lines
the entire living room was beamed
ceiling and open staircase was I'm
ished in dull French gray, harmon
izing with great open fireplace built
of powders. The rugs in the room
were the brightest oriental colors,
with red predominating, and when
the pine logs roared in the fireplace.
sending their CHEEKY, cracking voices,
their bright glow and their pungent
odor out into the room, the eye Of
any artist would have been pleasantly
attracted by the effect of the shadowy
gray wood work. Dainty, indeed, is
the boudoir or young girls room with
the gray woods. 1t seems to be truly
feminine In its significance, especially
when augmented by rose cretonne,
pink, yelled with white dotted mus
lin, or the more elaborate lace sets or
even lavender decorations. A bed
room furnished with a French gray
suit against background Of creamy
pink, with hangings of cretonne in a
sweet pea design. pink with touches
Of lavender, and rose colored rug,
can be made a veritable bower OF
beauty.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-09-01
SYNOPSIS.

COPYRIGHT 1908, by The Associated sunday Magazines
Copyright 1909 by The Bobbs- Merrill Company
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-09-01
cTo BE coNTINUED.)
Great soIvers Of ProbIem,.

Two hours Of honest. quiet solitude
and silence will shovel several barrels
full of mental and moral garbage out
OF you. And nothing else viii 40 this
50 well
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-09-01

HVHE headgear pictures by Cruik-
shank in his illustrations of
Dickens books are to be repro
duced in the styles that will be
fashionable this fall. The picture CIV
en- shows one Of these hats, this being
the peaked-crown, straight-brim va
riety. A huge bow Of ribbon and
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-01-26
ENJ0lNs HIS DISCHARGE
Henry cravsr, Mssmbsr Of osidisrs'
Home From This County, Secures
Tenn perary Injunction Restraining
cemmandant Horton From Disehsrp.
inn Him From the Homo.


inn Him From the Homo.
Hnery Craver. member OF the SOL
dierS' home from this county, this az
ternoon secured a temporary injunction
granted by Judge Nichols, restraining
Col. c. c. Horton. comma ndant OF the
Iowa Soldiers Home. from discharging
the plaintiff from the institution The
petition OF injunction sets forth that
Craver had complained about the quail
ity OF the meat served at the institu-
tion, saying it had spoiled. and for this
reason the commandant was about to
discharge him.
A1tho Colonel Horton was not In 1t
was said at headquarters that the meat
incident was not the only cause for
the pending discharge, and that the
charges preferred against Craver were
INSTRUMENTATION and conduct prejudicial
to the discipline of the home: also that
Craver had made false report to the
board OF control concerning the meat
served.
At headquarters it was said that
Craver had called in member
Of the board, and told him that
the meat served was rotten. Craver. 1t
is said at headquarters. was discharged
from the home once before. when Col.
Milo Smith was commandment.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-01-26
BARTENDER IS ousTED
W. e. Briggs. Employed in Horny
1hsds Saloon, Notified TO Quit and
Get out-sf The Business BY County
Attorney-Has Boon Enjoinsd.

w. E. Briggs. a bartender employed
in the Henry Thede saloon, commonly
called the clifford uptown saloon. was
peremptorily notified Wednesday at
ternoon by County Attorney A. C. Daily
to quit and get out Of the business IL
he desired to avoid being hailed into
court. Briggs has an injunction hang
ing over him. which was issued when
the Bernstein saloon on North First
avenue went out OF business more than
year ago.
Word was brought to the county at
torney that Briggs name had but re-
Gently been filed with the county audi
tor as an employee OF the Thede saloon.
The notice for Briggs to quit was sent
thru Sheriff A. A.. Nicholson. Briggs
later called on the county attorney and
tried to explain that he did not know
the injunction was still in force. or that
Il applied to other than the Bernstein
saloon. He promised to quit at once
and get out OF the business. Mr.. DAILY
said this morning that he might have
started contempt proceedings against
Briggs. but that it would have involved
costs and expense. and that BUSTING
Briggs would accomplish the same end.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-01-26
soosrs CALIFORNIA.

Advertising Lecturer opeaks 0sssse
Small Audience at 0aptist Church.
laudinG the climate and the soil and
pointing out the advantages and op-
portunities OF many chances To make
money. p f.. Holp. IN advertising lee
turer spoke. at the Baptist church
Wednesday night under the auspices OF
the Railroad Y. NJ. &. a. on "C1l-
ifornia." Mr.. Holp Is in tho employ OF
one of the trans cont mental railroad
lines. His lecture. which was splen-
didly illustrated with steroOpticon
views, is intended as boom talk for
California.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-01-26
ANOTHER ITEM OF INTEREST

To Those Who Would Cut Down The
hiah Cost Of Living.
We are selling nice clean storage
eggs. every egg guaranteed to be good
for 25 cents per dozen.
Strictly fresh eggs at 30 cents pei
Good country butter per pound 81
cents.
Good cooking butter per pound 20
cents.
State Center creamery butter. none
better. per pound 30 cents.
l.. 8. PECKHAM GROCERY co.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-01-26
SETTLE WITH LoNocoR.
Supervisors Close With Contractor end
iospsct 0uildino Today.

The board OF supervisors. meeting ~
a committee, Wednesday afternoon
settled with J. II. Longcor on tho gen =
eral contract for the county hospital.
\ number OF minor details OF the con-
structon OF the building had TO bs
adjusted and arranged for Arrange
ments were made 10 have some OF
these little details completed and 9th
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-01-26
Notice TO Physicians.

We carry complete line OF trusses.
adults and infants. elastics. steel
springs. umbilical. etc. etc. We guar
antee fit Chas. j. Lander. old re-
liable druggist
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-01-26
soldiers. Home Concert.

The regular weekly concert OF the
soldiers home band will be given this
evening at the assembly hall. when the
following program will be given:
March "Nercetles' Bennett
Selection, "rI-om bardf' Verdi
Waltz. The Beautiful Rhine"
............ kclar Bella
Clarinet solo, Summer Idyl". .Griswold
Mr. Bruner.
Patrol, "Comique" ......... Hindley
Selection, "The Three Twins. .....
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-01-26
T1ME9-RHrUHd.ICAN, MARsHAILTOWN, IOWA

Mrs. Jacob Waisnsgger. sos East
Linn street, who has been at st.
Thomas hospital for four weeks. fol-
lowing . severe surgical operation. WAS
removed to her home today.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-01-26
I.aae.on,. Ma.t Prieea.
ORANGE WEEK
Next Week Will Be Orange Week in
Marshailtown, But tho Big Orange
Sale Has Begun Already With Us.

We will sell you oranges cheaper
than apples, so cents per peck If you
want them. or if wanted by the dozen
IS cents. 20 cents. 80 cents and 40 cents,
the "Sunkist" kind. Serve them for
breakfast and in salads and desserts.
L. s. PECKHAM GROCERY CO.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-01-26
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
For Mayor,

In response to the demand OF my
friends as expressed In a straw vote
hereby announce my candidacy for
mayor Of Marshalltown.
w. III. JONES
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-01-26

1eUo0o0.
We carry q complete Inc a eSuaDos
adults and tnfanSs.. all 3aa~ 1nOgosa4
patterns. easy to wear. Win hold y00
firmly and comfortably OF your uaoooy
back Experienced truss nttoe -
charge In Marshslnown. Cahas. ]. LAM
der. old reliable druggist.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-01-26
Gard Of Thanks.

We desire in this manner to thank
our friends and neighbors for the kind
ness and sympathy shown US during
the sickness and death of our baby
daughter and sister. G. w. Allen and
family.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-01-26

March. Iron Brigade. ...... Bennett
National air.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-01-26

Carl. the shoe man. IL giving choice
Of any ladies' shoe III store at $2.l8.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-01-26

Dr.. Liesls. eye. ear. nose and throat
TS01none block. Glasses 0tt0A.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-01-26

Mrs. Joseph Lemp, 3 East North
street, who has been quite seriously
sick for two weeks. Is improved.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-01-26

R. e. Harrison sells New Mexico
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-01-26

Der Deutsche Undertakings Kreis
will meet Friday afternoon with Mrs.
Henry Pappe, eos West Main street.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-01-26

Oranges. Is, %, IS cents dozen;
grape fruit cents each. at Carlson
Bros. & Will Phones 81 and ~.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-01-26

New York apples 81 per bushel a.
Carlson Bros. 4 Will. Phones 81 and ~
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-01-26

The city's detention hospital was
emptied of the last Of the smallpox pa
tents Wednesday afternoon when the
little Sanders girl was discharged.
None Of the cases that have been treat
ed there has been severe, some of them
being so mild that the patient was feel
ing badly for only day or two and
was not even confined to bed.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-01-26

Sunkist oranges, Is. Is, IS cents q
dozen. Carlson Bros. 4 VIII. Phones
liza ood
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-01-26
Dr.. Wood, eye. ear. nose. throat
Glasses fitted. Opposite Pilgrim Hotel

Attorney John N. Hughes. OF Cedar
Rapids. spent the day In the city on
business
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-01-26

Ladies', only two more days to get
choice of any ladies' shoe at Carrs for
only $2.4S.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-01-26

Oil burner makes the cook stove hot
as you want 1t. Buchanan.B ouGftOn
Company, 20 North Center street.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-01-26

Forty to fifty bushels n maize per
aero Is no uncommon thing in New
Mexico,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-01-26

Land in New Mexico that will pro-
duce 20 to 30 bushels OF wheat per acre
can be bought for $3.50 per acre.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-01-26

New beets, new carrots. new turnips,
cauliflower, green onions. green pep
pers. fine celery, sweet potatoes. head
and leaf lettuce. L. 8. Peckham Gro
Gerry COMPANY.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-01-26

The Baptist Ladies' Aid Society will
meet Friday afternoon at the parson-
age, Mrs. MCGEE and Mrs. NJ. w. Hovey
entertaining.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-01-26

DR.. F. J. Neiman. assistant state
veterinarian: DR.. W. H. Seright. as
sistant practitioner. Office and veteri-
nary hospital. 1o7 and 100 East State
street. office phone l04.a residence
371.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-01-26

Rowena Circle was entertained We'd
nesday afternoon by Mrs. Clarence b.
Bates, 20S1s West Boone street. There
was good attendance, and the after
noon was spent socially. The hostess,
assisted by her sister. Miss Laura
Cagwin. served light lunch The
circle will meet in two weeks with
Mrs. Freeman Wertenberger, two miles
south Of the city on Twelfth avenue.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-01-26

Florida grape fruit 5 cents each, Sun
kist oranges Is, 25. IS cents dozen.
Carlson Bros. & Will, phones 81 and "a.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-01-26

Those all-wool dress skirts at ,s3.4s
are big bargain. Benedict & Brint-
nall'a
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-01-26

Miles r. Clark, Of Perkins. Okla. who
for many years lived on a farm one and
one half miles northeast Of Albion. is
in the city for a weeks visit with his
sister, Mrs Melissa Edwards, his son,
William, and daughters. Mr.. Clark is
q son Of Gabriel Clark. now of Jeffer-
son, who brought his family to Mar
shalltown in an early day. Miles Clark
was years old when his father came
here in the early SOS. and at that time
there were only three buildings in Mar
shalltoWn.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-01-26

The ladies who are troubled with
corns, bunions, sore and tired feet.
should try a pair Of our Grover soft
shoes for tender feet. Larson &
CIAnone