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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-05-23
WHEN 1HE CHURCH WAS SOLD.

Down in Bartlesville Okla, a few
days ago there was riot. The pastor
of a Methodist church sold the building
and when the purchaser came with a
gang of workrnen to move it the con-
creation assembled in full force,
arm ed with miscellaneous missiles and
weapons to stop the deal The timely
arrival of the sheriff with a posse Of
deputies prevented clash. The sheriff
was obliged 10 leave guards in charge
to keep the angry contenders apart and
prevent the moving of the building
pending a settlement.
The circumstances reveals several IL
lum mating facts concerning the COM
munity in which the church was To-
catea. The pastor had been paid bu,
sixteen dollars on his salary since last
November. The congregation owed
him $40. He needed the money and
to get it he sold the church which the
people didn't care for. The congregation
lad dwindled until {. was practically
impossible to hold service. But al
soon as the moving of the building wa.
suggested, everybody woke up to the
fact that the church was a valuable as.
set to the community. Many who hadn'
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-05-23
BLAME THE RIGHT FELLOW.
(Des Nioines Capital.l

The county boards OF supervisors
have complete control Of taxation, ex-
cepting the small amount levied by
the legislature. The general assembly
authorizes the executive council to levy
a state tax and fixes a limit. which We
believe rs mills. The executive coun-
Gil can adjust valuations in an EFFORT
to harmonize the same thruout the
state. This work the executive council
has always done. II boards OF super
visors were negligent and did not re-
duce their percentages OF tax where
valuations had been increased then
the boards are TO blame. 1t Is some.
times felt that boards Of supervisors
knew that increased valuations would
bring in too much money. but they did
not act in accordance with their knowl-
edge. In Polk county the board OF
supervisors reduced the tax levies. Ev-
cry other county could have done the
same.
Why not place the responsibility OF
taxation on the boards Of supervisors
where II belongs?
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-05-23

darkened the door Of the building Tor
months were now ready to lay down
their lives to prevent its removal.
Strange mixture. this nature OF ours
isn't it, Everybody knows that this
country would be a most undesirable
place 10 live in il it were not for
churches and christianity. And yet
there Is but one third Of the people IN
the country who are connected WIN
these institutions. And very much less
than this number are contributing any
thing to their support. Going down the
line little further we find the attend
ance a, the services Of the church -
even less than the number OF contrib
utors.
How can this be explained: If the
services are not interesting. the people
themselves are to blame. The people
in the pews have command OF the sil-
uation. They make and unnake min
listers, choire. deacons. elders, etc, oS
contributing or Withholding their pres
ence and support. The trouble lies
elsewhere We are failing In America
20 train our children into sense OF
anoreciat:on Of the age in which we
live. We are lost in the pursuit OF
pleasures and wealth. In a nazy sort
O. manner we realize the value OF the
church But we DO not fully appre-
c!ate its value unit. some such incident
a the one which occurred in Oklahoma
breaks loose.
Our relation TO the church is about
as Indifferent in some ways as It IS
70 the ballot Men are numerous VINO
will sci, for a few cents their2ballot, the
mos. priceless and sacred heritage ever
conferred upon man. Many OF US us
regard all laws of health until TINS
great boon is lost. In like manner the
church stands unused by many. until
some day its portals open TO admit the
funeral cortege of the man who never
SUPPORTED il. while the minister, VINO
has not received his salary, Will con-
sole the mourning le!a'i'es ~
God TO receive the prodigal and give
him welcome with feast.
# the sun rose bu, once year we
should scale the mountain tops 10 wit
ness the gorgeous appearance OF this
source of heat and light. But the sun
rise is TOO common TO be noticed. We
want something more thrilling. 1t Is in
this manner that too many OF US re-
gard the church and the things the
church stands for.
This Oklahoma incident appears lu-
dicrous IN a sense. But as matter OF
fac. Il reveals serious and dangerous
defect in our American democracy.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-05-23

for an unknown and ,rpputedly narrow
guage citizen! These sare times when
the republican party vim need to put
forward Its BIGGEST m,n. The tail end
Of the ticket at home will need bis
leaders at the head Of the ticket In the
fall elections.
The things a lot of good democrats
in Iowa are thinking about Jack Dali
ton, of the Manson Democrat, wouldn't
look we'll in print
Like all other primaries, the one re-
Gently held in Pennsylvania calls for a
vast amount of explaining.
80
All the advice President Wilson has
received from Iowa concerning the
qualifications OF George Roberts for
member of the federal reserve board
seems to have made no impression at
all.
The meeting of the National Geo
graphical Society in Washington next
week promises to be one of the live
Hest in the history of the association.
II is likely to result in several addi-
tons to Roosevelt's Ananias Club.
The river Of doubt in Iowa is the
doubt as to where Judge Wade stands
between Connolly and Meredith.
The Sioux City journal suggests that
Meredith might settle all controversy
concerning his party affiliations by
filing an affidavit with the county au-
ditor Of Polk county.
Winter wheat can do more for the
railroads than a raise in freight rates
and it begins TO look as tho it was So
ing 70 do the trick this year.
With an Iowa man in charge a Vera
Cruz in Admiral Fletcher and with an
Iowa man on the arbitration board at
Niagara Falls in Fred Lehman il
would seem that the result were bound
to be about right TO matter whether it
be peace or war
Swift justice has been meted to an
erriHg attorney at Cedar Rapids and
the once prosperous corporation law
yer nov languishes in jail disbarred
and cissraced for doing a crooked
thing TO his client. Doubtless he will
brood over the injustice Of his punish
ment when so many others have done
things just as bad but i, will help the
profession wonderfully to have the
faces fall upon this mans back.
Among the smaller cities which will
indulge in country clubs this year are
Fairfield and Grinneil. Grounds for the
enjoyment OF outdoor games will be
leased and buildings erected at both
places. Many another town in Iowa
can we'll afford to do the same thing.
One week from Monday is the day
OF primary elections in Iowa for nom
mating candidates on all the party
tickets. How many voters have taken
the trouble to post themselves as 70
who's who on the ballots?
Beware OF whooping cough. YOU
mothers, for the city health physician
OF Chicago says that whooping cough
kills more children under years OF
age than does scarlet fever
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-05-23
sPLENDIDLY EQUIPPED.
rDubuaue Tines-Journal.]

Dubuque Ilnes-Journdl.1
Hon. Byron w. Newberry. of Straw.
berry Point, Iowa, one of the republican
candidates for the nomination for rail.
Grad commissioner, was Dubuque Wis
itor on Tuesday. Mr.. Newberry 10 max
ing a thorough campaign for the nom
nation and is receiving many promises
Of substantial support.
Mr.. Newberry is one OF the leadin6
members of the Iowa bar and added to
his legal attatnments is the experience
he had as a member Of the Iowa gen.
eral assembly in which he was q con-
snicuous member. Mr.. Newbeny's wide
acquaintance in the state, his knowl.
edge of public affairs and his high legal
attachments make him candidate VINO
viii poll a splendid vote at the Novem-
her election II successful at the pri-
mary. He is splendidly equipped for
the position he aspires to and Is de-
serving of support from his party.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-05-23
SALOON IS IN POLITICS.
rnoreppor+ Democrat

The Importance, therefore, Of elect
ing United States senators and con-
gresham opposed to submitting mat
ters OF police regulations as amend
ments to the constitution must not
be under estimated. 1t is of the great
est Importance for those who desire to
preserve to themselves the right to di-
rect their own personal conduct and
their own individual liberty, to DE on
their guard and to see that only sucn
representatives in congress and such
United States senator's are elected as
have a proper conception OF the rights
Of the individuals. In this connection
one should not lose sight Of the fact
there Is a wide difference between
temperance and prohibition The for
nler all right thinking men approve
while the latter must be obnoxious to
a vast majority Of men.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-05-23
SOMETHING FOR NOTHING.
CCeSor Eana Pecoyd


1t is probable most people OF Cedar
Falls do not appreciate the difference
In having q stete school instead OF
denominational school. Towns having
the latter are called upon repeatedly to
raise money, now for a library, now for
a dormftory, now for an endowment,
a nd the needed money is usually raised.
since the people realize the fact that
school brings considerable money to
the town. Having school supported by
the state, Cedar Falls rs never called
upon to reach into its pockets for such
purposes. All the college asks Of our
citizens is a liberal patronage or 1ts
music festival once year. And for
that the college gives value received;
given an adequate return In. the form
of elevating cultural, high class con :
certs II does not ask a gift Of money.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-05-23
Looker-On In Iona

Spirit Lake. May 23.-Just why It's
considered funny, just where the laugh
comes in. no one seems to know. but
it's supposed TO be good joke on some
one, that a church in Wellsourg ana
four others in the country NEARBY,
were all robbed OF their penntes-and
in one case the contribution boxes also
"a few weeks ago. 1t has been the
custom to leave these churches un-'
locked, and hide the pennies under-
cushions, pulpit or some other place.
unlikely to be used for such PURPOSE.
But some ungodly person, possibly
tramp, possibly some one VINO kne" OF
the safety deposit. visited an I'VE
churches in one day and took UP a
collection figuring up over S37. ons
.okesmith says the heathen got them
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-05-23
A GOOD LAW FOR US.
fRerister and Leader.)

(Register and Leader.)
Texas passed law providing for the
allowance of attorney fees to persons
holding just claims not paid within
thirty days after demand.
A justice Of the peace rendered judg-
ment against a railroad In favor of q
claimant for 1905. the amount Of his
claim. and attorney fees. and the cor.
poration appealed to the supreme court.
Of the United states.
That tribunal has just held the
Texas act constitutional.
The law will have tendency to deter
the dead beats who refuse to pay their
debts counting on the expense of hiring
a lawyer to sue to prevent effort to COL
lect.
Coupled with law to keep black
mailers and shysters from serving fake
court notices of fictitious Law suits to
collect swindling claims. such legisla-
ton would be good thing for every
state.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-05-23
CLARKE SHOVE DTHEM.
FONDA Journal.1

Governor George w. Clarke spoke 10
the voters Of this vicinity at the Fonda
opera house last evening. there being
just a fair sized audience out to hear
him. He talked almost two hours and
received the closest attention thruout
He discussed two features Of the Is
sues Of the campaign-capitol extern
sion and taxation-making his position
so clear that there is no doubt left in
the minds Of those who heard him that
the thirty-f1fth general assembly did
just the right thing wyhen 1t passed the
laws for the proper extension OF the
capitol grounds and the proper equali-
cation OF taxable property. He showed
conclusively that he was not to blame
for what was done-that he did only
what It was his sworn duty to 90
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-05-23
Topics of the Times

Ohio republic ans appear TO be-
mounting for q ride to a fall. Foraker
is said TO De slated for the republican
senatorial nomination That means the
alienation of many progressive repuo-
licans and the strengthening OF the
bull moose party of the state to an
extent sufficient TO insure the election
of a democrat
As the means TO a desired end the
first primary held in Pennsylvania was
a failure and Penrose won in walk.
Penn state republicans require more
time in which to learn how TO vote
independently Of the bosses.
The alacrity with which the demo-
cratic newspapers Of the state -ally 10
the support Of Savage indicates they
consider him an easier candidate %
defeat than Cummins.
DR.. Sun Vat Sen is now said 70 be
planning another revolution in China.
Educated in America he has probably
been reading American newspaper ac-
counts Of Mexican affairs.
II does not seem so strange that
Dunn should be in favor Of Connolly
for the democratic senatorial nomina-
ton. Pat would stand by Mike under
similar circumstances.
The Woodhouse press bureau Is get
ing away with free advertising for the
railroad commissioner which il favors
by sending out free gratis TO the week
IL press an interesting and cosby let
ter about politics in which 1t appears
that Thorne and Wilson are the only
republican candidates for railroad
Commissioner running. 1t requires the
nomination OF either Newberry or OF
toson along with Thorne to change the
presen, complexion OF the railroad
commission and this is what the rail-
roads least desire. The names Of these
gentlemen are omitted from the pres.
! bureau literature and the average
newspaper falls for 1t because easy
costs nothing when the postage is paid
! SAY how can Judge Lees nomination
reduce my taxes? The !evies have been
made for this year and next year the
| township trustees and county boards OF
supervisors can reduce their leTies
| without the consent Of a governor. Lev
p; les fixed by legislature can be IN
scrambled only by the legislature it's
| lid n Il
the tax business except to ride on it?
! This Is the ideal kind Of a politica
year for the railroads to nominate ant
elect the kind Of a railroad commits
sioner they want and for the saloo1
interests TO put their lawyers on tn
supreme bench. The average voter il
Indifferent.
OF all the candidates running To-
office the one that should never b
nominated for the supreme bench
Iowa Salinger- Next to him comes
Shankland For railroad commissions
the people should select Thorne, New
berry or Ottosen in the order name
and let the interests take care of tn
rest.
Cummins has been tried by the PEG
, pie OF Iowa for thirteen years, seven
governor and six as senator and he ha
always lowered above the averag
public servant in ability. His intes
: rity has never been even QUESTION:
: by sincere men hence what reaso
t. could there be now for exchanging hir
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-05-23
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Iona Newspapers
BUCOLIC PLCTOCRATS.

IVHUen NEpOTleTJ
Last Saturday on Main street
there stood fifty three automobiles
about 80 per. cent of which were
farmers cars, this number does not
include ears moving about the streets
or in garages. Again there is talk
of Iowa having a decrease in popu-
lation, do you wonder at it. when 50
many farmers. young men, have &C
cumulated sufficient means that they
need only to retire and live off their
!ncome2 Farmers own the automo-
biles in Iowa, and too they own most
everything else they want that money
will buy. What would poor old Cali :
sornia do without the steady stream
OF Iowa people and money flowing into
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-05-23

her state. It's simply this. Iowa farm
ers land the rural districts is where
the decrease in population is claimeO
are leaving Iowa to spend their money
seeing the world. while other states are
sympathizing with as on account OF
loss in population. Iowa people are
causing their state to increase in
population. not searching for oppor-
tunities to make money. but to get
rid OF their accommodations. The per
cent of farmers in this section who
do not own an automobile Is very
small
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-05-23
;M'BRIDE SUITS FINE.

w AVERY lIiucPCiiuoht.J
The state board of education. it is
given out. is inclined to appoint Prof.
Thomas H. MacBrde permanent pres
ident Of the state University at Iowa
City. He was appointed temporary
president when Bowman resigned. The
work of Professor Macbride has been
satisfactory to the board. so much so
that he has been given a salary OF ST.
500 a year, while President Bowman
received $4,000. We are assured that
Macbride will be appointed permanent
president when the board meets at
Iowa City next week. In our judy
ment that Is the right thing for the
board to do. Mr.. Macbride knows
the state university and it's needs bet
ter than any other man. He Is OF pres
idential size and the university will
grow under his administration. We are
very glad the state board OF education
contemplates doing something that Will
be approved by the Independent with
out any reservation.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-05-23
ECONOMY IN BRIDGES.

Over thirty bridges in Johnson
county We're washed out in a single
storm this month. Most Of the bridges
We're large wooden structures. These
will all have to be rebuilt the comm
month says the dispatch. and will
can a heavy cost TO the county.
At Eikaiier. Tuesday. the floor Of A
country bridge gave way, carrying with
1t three horses and young man who
was instantly killed
The economy of cheap bridges rs not
always CONSPICUOUS.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-05-23
Masonic Meetings.
~ SPECIAL COMMUNICATION

" SPECIAL coMhONiCA' 'o"'
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May IS, 1880 p. m. For work Marx
Masters degree. John w. "eiis' secFe-
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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-05-23

Lyman slavan. OF Bridgeport. Conn.
was ordered to stop keeping chickens
in his bedroom, and explained that
having no clock, he, used the roostee
to wake up his wife in the morning.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-05-23
- FROM Of HOTEL TERMINAL VERA CRUZ

American troops are shown in this
picture massed in front Of the Hotel
Terminal Vera Cruz Mexico. They
are some of the Fifth brigade which
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-05-23

went from Galveston, Tex. to Vera
Cruz under commander of Brighten.
Frederick Funston, who is now mill
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-05-23

tary governor Of the captured city.
The Hotel Terminal is used mostly by
Americans and, other foreigners.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-05-23

With dem ocratic hope the Dubuque
Telegra PHI Herald predicts that 1T viii
very likely be found that the new cur
rency Law is the greatest boon 10 bank
ing and business and industry ever
written into the statute books Of the
nation"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-05-23
IOWA OPINION AND NOTES.

"Mellen talks as though he mish:
have studied Tom Lawsons fra nix man
ner OF taking the public into his con-
dence,' says the Sioux City Tribune
The Oskaloosa Herald observes the
Fact that the Radcliffe bankers were
paying per cent on all deposits.
should have warned any thoughtful
depositor Of the advisability Of put
ting his money elsewhere"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-05-23

The Burlington Gazette asserts that
Iowa should take steps &c see that
every other bank in the state is as
reliable as those in this city. The re.
cent failure Of tsHo private banks IN
this state empha sizes the striking need
Of state supervision Of every bankin g
institution"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-05-23

Senator Kenyon's position is well
whatever congress may decide con.
corning the repeal Of tolls exemption as
a matter Of domestic policy some ac-
ton should be ,aken which will defln-
.tely es:a blished the status OF this gov
ernment's rights in it's control of the
canal into the building of which so
many millions Of its funds have gone
The Davenport Times has seen that
byron ". NeHnerry of Strawberry
Point. VINO IS a candidate for railway
commissioner. is receiving support
from Republicans OF all shades Of opin-
ion throuout the state because New
berry is a man who com mands their
confidence and respect. Clifford Thorne
who has been Of service TO the state,
in an unusual way in the rate discus
sions. probably will be renomina ted.
ut isn't question of what Great
Britain wants or what any other coun-
try wants" says the Des Moines Cap
ital The canal was built as busl-
ness enterprise and not pound Of
freight nor a passenger should go thru
without paying the charges. The Amer
Jean people are stockholders in the
canal and they are entitled to fair re-
turn upon their investment. The free
toll proposition would benefit nobody
except the owners OF vessels to coast
| wide trade"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-05-23

II does not seem SO strange that
Dunn should be in favor of Connolly
for the democratic senatorial nomina-
ton. Pat would stand by Mike unde!
similar circumstances.
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1914-05-14

ed deserve something better than
their round Of hard labor and endless
worry; something better than the
dread Of what the future viii mean
to their children when they are no,
longer able to work.
Socialists say to you that the wrong
is fundamental, that drudgery like
yours will endure inst so long as men
and women and girls Of one class go
on pilihg up wealth for men and won.
en- and girls Of another class.
And We are organizing to put stop
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all. And we can only get away from
1t, can only reach something better
thru our united work.
We have therefore formed Young
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working girls can come and forget the
worries Of the day by enjoying a So
cial time with others of her class:
where she can learn. the cause and
cure of her daily troubles; and where
she can help lay the stones that will
build better, brighter and happier
world. Come and join US.