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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-05-29
ANeoRA GOATS PROFITABLE.
Acknowledgement Should Supply Our
Entire Mohair Market.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Should Supply Our
Entire Mohair Market.
There are million Angora goats in
America, and vet we import annually
over 80 per cent Of the mohair used in
our domestic manufactures. There is
no. reason why our farmers cannot
maintain enough goats to supply our
domestic trade with superior mohair.
says Farm and Fireside.
The banner goat farm Of America IS
located in Texas and numbers 10000
head Of grade and pure bred Angoras.
Last year the owner of this ranch real
lied net profit OF 81 per animal from
his flock. There are several other pre-.
tentious goat farms throughout New
Mexico. California and Oregon. The
largest goat ranch in the Mississippi
valley has 1000 head. but the average
flock in this country is from 100 to 500
animals.
The custom is to shear the goats early
in April. Ordinary hair sells for 35 to
IS cents pound. This common grade
of mohair. which commands no especial
high price, is that whose length is less
than twelve inches. The ordinary
fleece of one years growth measures
about ten inches in length. The aver
age mature doe will shear from six to
nine pounds Of mohair each year, while
the full grown buck will hold from
ten to fifteen pounds.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-05-29
MAKES GIFT OF cLo,s1ER.
American Sculptor Turns Over His
purchaaa to France

American Sculptor Turns Over His
Purchase to France.
George Gray Barnard. the sculptor.
Of New York has presented to the
French government the red marble
Roman cioister in the ruins OK the ab-
hey of st. Michel de Cuxa. the pro-
posed removal of which to the United
States aroused storm of protest in
France. 1t was said to have been pur-
chased for a prominent American col
lector, and the authorities applied to
the undersecretary for fine arts to pre-
vent its removal.
Mr.. Barnard bought the ruins Of the
old abbey six years ago from Mime. de
st. Jean and at the time declared his
intention of removing many Of the
architectural objects to America. In
deed, he did have shipped to this coun-
try many marble columns and capitals
taken from the abbey. The abbey was
destroyed by ire in the French revolu-
ton. and 1t is said that it has been
pillaged continually since.
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think enough Of her. not to ask her
to marry me, until have good po-
sftion. Now it was Fran who asked
me to see that you didn't betray the
secret. And think 50 much Of her.
that I'm going to SEQ that you dont!'
For q moment Clinton was silent;
then he said in desperation: where
is your nice dark alley! Como ON,
then, let's get In it!''
When they were safe from Interrupt
ton, Clinton resumed: you tell me
that Fran wants that secret kept? I'd
think shed want II told everywhere.
This secret il nothing at al but the
wrong that was done Fran and her
mother. And since you are 80 frank
about how you like Fran. I'll follow
suit and say that I have asked Grace
Noir TO marry me. and know I'll
stand q better show by getting her
out Of the hypnotic. spell Of that mis-
cradle scosndrsl who poses g . bleat-
ing Sheep
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-05-29
The Up to Date Spider

'swalk yourself out OF my Kitchen
Said tho spider to the fly.
s'You may have Just been wadinC through
Good heaven knows what sty!
Ten million vile bacilli
May be clinging to your feet.
And am careful nowadays
Regarding what eat.
''Your species once was welcome
Yes, and more-within my walls.
But now know your tribe to be ..
The worst that flies or crawls
I know what laid my people low
In their last dread disease.
so take yourself away from here,
And do It quickly. pleased"
The naughty iy still buz0ed about
And argued on the thing.
And so the spider swatted her,
Smote head and foot and wing.
He sterihzed his food. his house
He fulntgated then,
Inoculated all his folks
And lived in peace again.
Louis Schneider In New York Times.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-05-29
OPALIZED WOOD IS
LATEST IN JEWELRY.
Large Deposits Of II Have Boon Found
In Nevada.

Fashion Is rejoicing these days in a
new jewel-opalized wood.
The newest gem is found in Nevada,
where extensive deposits Of it have
been discovered. AS Aladdin's garden
glittered with rare stones. so the forest
Of old has been converted into orna-
ments for this generation. The new
Jewel consists really Of petrifed wood,
the fiber of which had been gradually
replaced by particles of the silicate
commonly known as opal. 1t is OF
dark red and blue shades. with many
flashes of color through it. In the sun
light the stone has fascinating play
Of hues. There are specimens which
are of exquisite beauty.
Opalescent wood is used for pend
ants, brooches and also for rings. In
appearance it rivals the precious opal
which is brought from Hungary. Wood
opals hitherto have been found in the
western United States, but none of the
quality Of those which have recently
been discovered. The finer specimens
are quite expensive. They are usually
cut with a convex surface in order to
bring out the play Of colors.
It is an old belief that the opal
brings good luck to him who wears 1t,
and there are various qualities attrib-
uted to the stone which may be traced
to the ancient belief in talismans.
Some Of the opalescent wood speci-
mems show the grain Of the tree. the
structure of which they follow, as they
were gradually deposited from the wa
tiers which carried in solution the ele-
ments from which they were formed.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-05-29
"EIeHTs" ARE THEIR Hoouoos
Postal Clerks Say ote0,ps a. Thao
Denomination ceuse ThsW
Much Financial Looo.

When meek uttlo man Geuppa0
up to the stamp window In . beaAdA;,
office and asked. for IN eight ooakl
stamp be caused. % mach oonn1nsnA-
ton as II be bad dsandsd .yUnr
money or your Mea"
All the clerks came 70 Tie ~v1n6UW
to take a look at HIM Th0y mn0ogod
to ono auo<har and made u1UnDo -:
fantastic signs. crossed their 0nuse1.
knocked on wood and dtd vsripus -9eh-
er things that ase suppussd 70 sAs1vo
away evil audr1ts.
We're just out OF eight osot
stamps . clerk finally sts1nDrsd.
Got lots Of two and ones."
We'll. gimme Z i've and Z tAEoo."
said tho meak little man. uponiSoeoiv.
ing witch he paid for them and -
parted
What's tho us&ser With ~
eightsf" gusried- an inqutsittvs spsetA
tor.
Tho stamp clerk WIS stu: tposnssv-
Gus toaanswer. but one Of 'tho' cehDRs'
said. with. sm1le:
Fights are hoodoos. Mono o1AeAo,
small Offices handle them Il ehsvAoAn
help It. ltS this way: Thsy af0s9Dee,
a wee shade different In color fFUm'
the ones and It II no infrequant thing
for q stamp clerk In hurry :cAA4a.s4
out lot Of eishes when onaD aFo'
asked and paid for. It always on1e9
him seven cents . stamp v00 -
does It. The o!szk hero Tie o8ef
day. during tho rush hour wAA -
Offices are closing. was called upoDi1oe
dollars worth Of ones. H AAn0o4
out . hundred eights instead Coee
him seven dollars Then ho ~ sidl
Of all the rest Of the Fights and 1owl
be won't have snythinG TO DO v6kAI
Fights. Even says eaten instsa1 81
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-05-29
EMPEROR
ALWAYS MODERN.
His Health In Childhood Was
Not Good, but He Improved
It by Outdoor Lite.

the Grand Order OF Merit and a COM
mission as colonel In the Imperial
Royal guards. His education was Sc
cured Mt the school for members Of the
imperial family at Tokyo and COM
prised modern training N we'll ~ that
Of the old Japanese studies. Including
English. French and German.
In 1900 he married Princess Sada. his
cousin, daughter OF Prince Kujo
Her family Is one OF the oldest tn tho
empire and Is easily traced back to $50
A. d.
The first Of the imperial couple's
three children-the Princes Michi, Atsu
and Teru--was the first son to have
been born either to an empress or a
crown princess Of Japan In many gen.
erations.
Upon being elevated to the throne
the Emperor Yoshihito began upsetting
traditions and breaking presidents
with a view to making Japan modern
In every possible sense Of the word.
The Emperor Mutsuhito lived much
In seclusion. He passed the drst SIX
teen years OF life unseen by any for
eigner. unseen by any but his personal
attendants. who were Of his family.
In conference even with the greatest
OF those who served him his face was
never shown. for he sat hidden within
a canopy on the low throne platform
from which his orders came. Till six
teen years of age he had never walked.
and the art OF walking was with him q
stiff and harsh practice to the end.
1t must not be inferred, however.
that Japans progress was slow during
the reign Of Mutsuhito. In fact, 1t
will be recalled that the opposite was
the case
The occidental influence was every
where seen, and a great era OF change
came upon the empire.
a Democratic Prince.
Yoshihito's life in its earliest years
reflected the changed condition OF ia
pan. He was brought up democratic
ally and attended school in the College
of Peers. which is intended for the ed
ucation Of princes and mobiles. but
which is open to all.
Here he worked with the rest. pos
sessing no privileges unpossessed by
the most obscure and with a punctual-
ity insisted upon from even him, the
descendant Of the gods.
In this way came the comparative
development Of his social instincts and
his preference for tniking directly with
his company than through the august
intermediary Of court ofi1cialdom.
Later. however, he came under the
care Of a tutor, General Oku, who was
assisted by Mr.. Adachi, who seems
| to have been linguistically inclined.
From General Oku he also studied
| military tactics and early proved that
! in Japan royalty is something of tai
isman. At thirteen he was lieuten-
ant, ut sixteen colonel Of the army.
In these early years from our west
ern viewpoint he lived life OF re
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-05-29
Good Mental donle.

As appearance meaEA 20 much %
the average woman. mentally - tell
as eocislly, the question often ARISES.
rs she justified In aiding or 4mpguv.
ing nature II she sees Mt" Many oe
our welkknown medical men thlnk
that makeup" 10 80 good . mental
tonic 40 anyone can take and greatly
advise tn use. especially for The slr1
who has some slight personal dseedD
q scar, Q poor complexion o. hlood.
less lips. for the knowlsdgs oe hse -
fects MAKES Ter shy and oltane1A0
sulky and miserable.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-05-29

Toxic, May 26.-All Japan watched
anxiously for every bulletin as to the
condition Of Emperor Yoshihito, whose
Illness from lung trouble alarmed the
nation and stilled all lingo war talk
against the United States. The mi
kado's lungs were said to be not over
strong, and the worst was feared. Sew
eral years ago while he was the crown
prince he had an attack of lung weak
ness which greatly alarmed the coun-
try. Should the mikado die at the
present political juncture the dynasty
itself would be ii danger. The crown
prince, Hirohito, Is boy Of II. and 1t
is feared that old Quarrels between the
leading families would be revived dur
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ley With me, Tor III q matter Of life
and DEATH"
"Confound your life ana death! MY
business 10 life and death, too"
At that moment, light was turned
on In Gregory's library, and Grace
Noir was seen to pass the window.
Abbott's hand frightened on the 9th.
er's arm, as he urged. "Down that al
ley, nice dark place for talking"
mice dark be hanged" growled
Robert. What business can you have
with me that wouldn't wait till morn.
Ing? Look here, I'm desperate!"
80 am l." retorted Abbott. Bob,
you've been to Springfield"
Robert Clinton snatched open the
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-05-29

ing a long regency. Apart from the
California discussions, in connection
with which his majesty's voice has bean
constantly raised for patience and
peace. several very difficult domestic
questions are pressing for solution, APP
peals have been madc by fiemagogues
for an immediate extension OF the fran
chise to the great number OF adult
males without the vote under the pres
emit system. Conservative leaders fear
that this course would greatly weaken
the stability Of parliament and head to
disastrous interruption OF financial
economies, which are vital In order 10
repay the debts incurred during the
war with Russia.
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yard-gate, muttering, That's my busi-
ness"
Miss Noir sent you to unearth q
secret
"Oh!" exclaimed Robert. in an al
tered tone, stopping In the gateway.
did she tell you about TT"
"No-but you've brought back that
secret. and you must not tell it to
Miss Noir."
mot tell her! That's funny!" Rob
ert produced . sound which he expect
ed to pass 40 laughter. $50 that's
what you wanted to tell me- 10 It? Do
you know what the secret Isl"
II do not. But you mustn't tell II. .
However. that's what I'm going to
do, as soon as reach that door
take your hand of, man, my blood's
up. by George! Can't you see my
hoods up? It's a-boiling. that's what
IT'S doing! So all you want Is t.
ask me not to tell that secret?"
Not exactly all"
well, well-quick! What else?"
ITO see that you don't tell IT,"
How do you mean 10 see tnat
don't tell it?"
"You will listen to reason, Bob,
said Abbott persuasively.
mo. WON'T" cried Robert. mot
me! No. sin! I'm going to tell this
minute"
you shall mott" said Abbott, in a
lower and more compelling tone. His
manner was 80 absolute, that Robert
Clinton. who had forced his way al
most to the porchsteps, was slightly
moved.
"see here. Abbott-say! Fran knows
all about it. and you pretend to think
a good deal Of her. Well, it's to her
interests for the whole affair to be
laid open to the world
II think so much Of Fran" was the
low and earnest rejoinder, that If
were better nxed. I'd ask her to marry
me without moments delay. And
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-05-29
Queen Opposes Gambling.

Queen Mary OF England has taken
steps to put stop TO the gambling
crane in certain London social circles.
She had observers compile list Of all
the society women who were frequent
ing gambling resorts. Then she in
formed the devotees Of. The gaming ta-
bles that they could choose between
the dens and tho court receptions. rs
no one who gambled would be invited
30 further functions Ut the palace
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-05-29

variable indspandSncs q pAse-e
control He occupisd. almoGe - IA
fancy. Q palace of hio ewn e9 10
ever. distant from H. GmpoeeeoS -
within thAt park which cou6
fortably accommodate he vaG1cal194
Central park and b Suba1uDelv
scious Of tho assimllation.
This, under the charge Oe . cnn0es
beriain and three assistants ard q II
yearly expense Of 5000 zen. 49, -
home throughout hi ysars q seneea-
Ing and early manhood. ana = -
tanned everything that even . csewA
prince OF Japan should have
1t came perilously near the luxuzeoo
offered BY any ocean hnsr. The snDall
and weakly prince had biz gymnA
his bowling alley, his tennis ana Asc1-
cry courts, his stables. his riding -
vilion. his fishing ponds.
And these developed In him 81 sue-B
door taste which gave him. II not 10.
ged, ut least normal health. HaRo
his youth was spent In tAo 0oe9oey
mostly Of royal reladve0-she Jopa-
nese examples of his sisters Ard ~
cousins and his aunts.
In the secl,,sion Of his palace chs
Yoshihito developed keen attachmsne
for versincation. whichever In med
ern Japan--is deemed one Of the Uoso
important accomplishments In cooro
circles. writing both in japanese ana
Chinese. the last activity corsepcod-,
Ing with that Latin verse which Il wao
the 10Y Of English scholars In othsg
times to compose.
A Modern Palace.
In 1905. when Yoshihttob tAreo
story palace was built at q cost %
$500. 900. 1t was European rather than
Japanese in character. It WIS modern
both In design and In equipment
A strange contrast Is Afforded BY
the Imperial palace. whore Mutnsh1t0l
lived. Here the note In japanese. In
congruousay blended with the mechan.
tcat devices OF the occident. long ana
low as Its labyrinths Of buildings. and
It Is chiefly remarkable for its covsre0
passages and its covered courtA
The architecture IL Of the ancAGnA
Japanese style. with high roofs 90
sharp angles and heavy gray tiles- Nol
whisper Of the European speaks thsrA
Inside are walls Of plate giasa ana
lacquer. which, rolled aside. open M
vistas of tremendous roomA
Generally here visitors are 'fmpee1De0
with tho triumph Of japanese slmpltc.
ity which charactefizes II. thoagh,
strangely enough. the imperial apart
ments are furnished With French ruoo>
wood furniture and rugs In tho Huro.
pean style. Mutsuhito invariably So
at table and with those ever wAdsn1Ao,
influences. knives and forks.
Throughout the palace. too. ones6uda,
even In a medieval environment eve.
trio lights, In the mystic covered court
yards. in the fascinating connecting
passages which 60 mp and down and
necessarily. in the very Frenchysmod
ern dining room Itself.
Buc In the emperors suit, n tho
midst Of the many indications ofwege.
ern ways. in smoking roomA hhraraeo.
billiard rooms. dressing rooms. stands
one incongruity which seems msan-
sibly to creep into the blended civtl1a-
ton OF the japanese.
II Is the imperial bedroom. plain -
barrenness in its Japanese styio, IN.
ventilated. DART. windowlesa and s1r.,
rounded on every side BY the rooms of
the emperor's personal bodyKuaeG -
Is indeed in the heart OF the pAlocA
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-05-29
rhi. interests Every Wemsa.

A family doctor said recently thai
women come to him thinking thai, THU
have female trouble. but when AL
treats them for their kidneys and blAA.
der. they soon recover. This u WcI0l
knowing. and also that Foley Kt9aes5
Pills are the best and safest mod1el1<I
ut sucil tiHl1s. The: are ecssee ~ -
ton. quick In results. They win -
you. Mcbride 4 VIII Drug CoO0o11
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-05-29

sIor half IN hour wont say =
word" Oinaoo declared. ''unless re-
come word tuso drawn out Of my DO.
som b. tia sight Of that villain.
Come!"
Go b contfuuedy
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-05-29
YOsHIHTT0, YOUNG
OF JAP IAN,
His Palace, Built In 1906, Is
European Father Than
of the Far East.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.

~ HE recent news Of the serious Ill.
ness Of Yoshihito. emperor Of ia
pan, was \ surprise not only to
the western world, but to the
inhabitants Of the mikado's own realm.
Not until his condition became so
grave that nearly dozen Of the court
physicians were In attendance did the
public. even the citizens of Tokyo.
know the mikado was indisposed.
Their first knowledge OF the emperor's
Illness was conveyed by an official
bulletin.
The bulletin. signed by eight Of the
court physicians, was in these terms:
1.-THE emperor, who had been suffer
ing from slight cold, developed to-
day Inflammation of the lungs. We
do not consider his condition justties
anxiety. but his temperature is high"
This announcement came as a great
shock to the loyal Inhabitants Of the
capital, who had known only that his
majesty caught slight cold while at
tending a military review at Aoyama
parade ground May Is.
All Of the papers Of Tokyo issued ex-
tras chronicling the news Of his ma
jesty's illness, and great depression
was visible everywhere.
The news created the greatest con.
sternation in view of the great ques.
lions Of state soon to be disposed Of,
especially the attitude Japan Is to take
toward the United States in regard to
the California alien land law trouble.
what If the emperor should die!"
was the exclamation of officials at To,
kyo, according to cablegrams, on learn
ing that the mikado had inflammation
of the lungs and was in critical con-
dition.
The officials knew that the emperor
had been frail from infancy and that
any serious illness might end his life.
Lungs Always Weak.
While Yoshihito was still child the
court physicians observed that his
lungs We're weak, and while he was
still the crown prince came many re-
ports to the effect that he might not
live to occupy the throne.
4OSu1uAlO . 0SSCoSAVA w tAG sAAAcAAS "
Japan took place July 80, 1912. but the
formal coronation ceremonies were
postponed until the official term of
court mourning for the Emperor Nut
suhito should end, late In 1913.
Yoshihito Harunomiya, the one hun
dred and twenty third male successor to
the imperial throne Of Japan, was born
Aug. 81. 1870. On his eighth birthday
he was nominated heir apparent. be-
ing the third son Of the Princess Yani-
gawara, one Of the eight princesses OF
noble blood who became members Of
the household Of Mutsuhito when Il
was seen that no heir was to be eN
pected Of Princess Haruko, Matsu
hito's wife and empress.
The two elder brothers of Yoshihit<
died soon after birth.
On being nominated heir apparent
Yoshihito received. the decoration Of
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Never Satisfied.

Never Satisfied.
When . man gets somsehing for
nothing he b pretty sure to think Il
might have been something better.
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Go b contiuuedy
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ny Lu6 spur OI tuO ulO1uSul.
II need a bookkeeper at my store, {"
Robert said, Illuminating
IT promise you that Miss Noir will
soon be open to Offers"
"See here, Abbott, can't afford to
lose any chances on this thing. I'm
going to see the feathers ny. No-I
don't want Mrs. Gregory to learn about
it. any more than you or Fran; but
I'll limit the thing to Grace
Shed tell Mrs Gregory"
Don't you say anything against
Grace Noir, Abbott, for though you are
my friend"
II say nothing against her; say
only that she's . woman
Well" Clinton reluctantly agreed,
II reckon she is. I'll tell you what
I'll do. I'll go with you into that
VOLTS den. and I'll let you do all the
talking; and II you can manage things
in half an hour-just thirty minutes
by my watch-so that Grace leaves
there tomorrow. I'll leave you TO steer
things. and it's mum for keeps. But
I'm going to be present. though ]
don't want 10 say ono word to that
that II he don't crawl out Of his
wool far enough to suit the purpose,
In short, II he don't cave. and In halt
an hour"
HALF an hour will do the business. =
said Abbott stoutly. "Come!"
BE sure to call for Mr.. Gregory by
himself" said Robert, n they walked
swiftly back to the Gregory residence.
III Grace comes into the room while
we're talking. or Mrs. Gregory"
II they d." Abbott said quickly.
you are not to utter one word, not
ono. about Springfield you under.
stand? It's bargain. and shall bold
you T. your word Of honor"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-06-17
NO DISCRIMINATION
 IN FREIGHT RATES
 COMMISSION RULES

Washington, June 17.-Freight rates on west bound import traffic from Boston must not be lower than from New York City.
 This decision was, today, made by the Interstate Commerce Commission after rehearing of the so-calIed diff ferentiaI case which involved the ad- justment of rates on import traffic among the cities of Boston, New York, Philadelphia and Ba1tim ore.
 In it's opinion, today, the con1nis- sion points out that the commercial interests of New York, Philadelphia and Baltimore and the railroads serv- ing them strongly protested against Boston having a lower rate than New York. The intimation was pointed out that if Boston were accorded that advantage it would result in another and more far reaching rate war.
 In conclusion, the commission says:
 ''It is strongly urged that unless the import rates, from Boston are lower than from New York it would be harmful to existing conditions and make it difficult for Boston to retain the import business which it now .has"