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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-05-18

course since the national census OF
1910 when every agricultural state in
the Mississippi valley showed decline
of rural population 1t was the same
in the rural precincts of Ohio and Wis
consin as in the rural precincts OF
Iowa and Illinois but the growth OF the
factory towns of every other state
covered up it's loss in rural population
and presented net gains In all but
Iowa. Iowa alone showed total loss
in population and her gain this time, IL
any, will be very small Her rural
precincts will decline.
What does it mean. We will have 1t
to explain. The nation will discuss 1t
while our land values will continue to
rise In the first place it means that
the families of the Germans, of the
Norwegians. of the Irish, of the Bo-
hemians and of the Swedes who settled
upon Iowa farms a generation ago were
American born descendants of today.
Families of twelve and fourteen chill
dren do not frequent the modern farm
home as they did the soddy, the log
house and the cottage of former gem
Grafton. Furthermore our farms are
not being used for our homes. The
tendency is for the owner to move to
town or to California and to hire some-
one to work the farm. In this way the
farm is looked upon is the workshop
and the town the place in which to
live. Until we can improve the COM
forts Of rural life so as to make the
country more desirable than the town
in which to live we will find the towns
growing at the expense Of the country.
So long as the drift of population re-
mains toward the town Iowa is going
to suffer in the census because she
lose than she has towns in which to
gain. Two-thrds of Iowa's people
live upon her farms While two-t thirds
in many other states live in the towns.
The tendency for urban population to
grow faster than rural population is
nation wide in its extent and so long
as the drift is in that direction Iowa
has two rural families from which to
lose to every enc urban family in which
to gain. 1t is up to use to keep up the
fight to make the farm a more de-
sirable place in which to live We are
all agreed that a people is better off
morally, physically and financially if
its rural contingent predominates but
the tendency remains toward the towns
and that is our own fault
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-05-18
Masonic. Meetings.

/O\ SPEClAI SONi"SN ~ -
Marshall Lodge. No. 1os A F. & A. NJ
work in second degree Wednesday,
May 10, 1880 p. m John W. Welis'
secretary: W. H. Steiner, w. NJ
sIGNET CHAPTER, No. ss. r. A. M
Regular convocation Monday. May q
l.. S. Kilborn, H. P, John w. "ens'
Rec.
STATED ASSEMBLY, King Solomon
Council No. 20. R. & S. NJ MonudS
after the third Sunday. l. L. roioe''
recorder: George Gregory. T. l. M.
REGULAR coNcLAvE, st. Aldemar
commanderv No. 80, K. T.. Tuesday.
Nav Is. at 8 o'clock. Regular business
A.. S. Mcfarland, Rec, George Gregory
e. c.
SPECIAL MEETING Central Chap
ter No. 81, Q. E. s., WEDNESDAY M
rs, s p. m. Initiation. Anna dow ,'in ~
secretary: Mary Black Collins
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-05-18
Topics of the Times

Let's see. Barnes sued Roosevelt be-
cause Roosevelt called him a boss and
now Barnes is explaining on the wit
ness stand that a profit of $4,000 re-
ceived for state printing handed to him
and by him turned over to a printing
company was Legitimate patronage"
Germany's reply will be friendly in
terms but the question is, will she con-
cede what has been requested? She
may promise not to blow up any more
Uncle Sam keep his own people off
from bel,igerent ships and war sup
plies out of passenger boats.
80
The governor of Georgia is in receipt
of 5000 letters asking for acsemency to-
ward Leo Frank! sentenced TO be hung
for the murder Of girl in the oifice
of his factory. Conviction was upon the
testimony of negro who contradicted
himself and there is grave fear among
the Jews Of the country that one Of
their own race is the victim of mob
passion. Conservative gentiles turnout
the country are advising caution for
| fear that the blood of an innocent
man might be shed. For the same rea-
son do the people of central Iowa ap-
peal to Governor Clarke to liberate the
Rainsbarsers from t~fefity five years
in prison. If they were guilty they have
already paid penalty and II they were
innocent the state owes them the right
to die in freedom and sunlight
1t would be relief to the Iowa
campaign If the story were true that
Harding is planning to run for congress
instead of for governor. He would need
to consult his own district only and
really there would not be so many en-
barrassing questions asked.
All nations are considering abolish
ing their drink tax as war measure
out their booze bill in. order to pay
their war debt?
Governor Clarke is to be congrat-
ulated upon his decision to veto the
Hilsinger quarantine bill. 1t was con-
ceived in local prejudice by local men
and would have endangered the live
stock interests of the whole state. In
this case the checks and balances of
the American system Of legislation
thru two houses and an executive ac-
tua!Iy checked and balanced at the
same time.
The Hampton Chronicle objects to
Soaking the present generation" for
the expense of extending the capitol
grounds and advises spreading the cost
over period of years which means a
bond issue. Would the Chronicle ad-
wise the same method of financing hard
surfaced roads?
What are your plans for living out
of doors this summer? 1t offers health
and happiness but are you going to I'M
prove the opportunity. Why not build
a tent house for cool sleeping and il
you live in town you should seek the
woods and shack.
The sudden willingness Of our nation
to follow its president even into war
| with Germany should be warning to
US all that war is not so remote at any
time as we often think 1t Is. An ac-
cident could fire the fuse Of passion a.
any moment. Even the professors at
Grinnell are ready to go to war IN
f, spite of Professor Steiner's doctrine
| of .brotherly love in social philosophy
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-05-18
srHis rH,EF coNNolssEuR.

STEMS Violin and Old Coins, hut Rs.
jsets Ordinary valuablss.
The .'connoisseur thief" who In sew
eral visitations to homes Of wealthy
Main Line residents has confined him
self to rarities, art objects and few
valuable paintings, returned again on
Saturday night it was learaed yester-
day, to the temporarily vacant house
of John w. Converse, at RosemOnt.
After ransacking the rooms and re-
jecting scores Of valuable articles, the
thief stole only an ancient C:erroila
violin Of great valn,. number Of coins
and pieces of paper money fr.'n q ccl-
lection of antiquities and two guns.
These articles, so far as could be
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-05-18

Senator Cummins will get the Iowa
delegation for the presidency hands
down IL he wants II" says the Mason
City Globe Gazette, land If he wants
it he is on intimate enough terms with
Iowa republicans to tell them that Al
bert Barkis is within"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-05-18
lican nomination for senator in the
person Of c. r. Chubb,' says the Algona
Upper Des Moines- Republican.

The Webster City Journal finally has
confessed that the Iowa primary law i
all right-that ANY law Is all right
which gives the people the free and
untrammeled right to express their
wishes"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-05-18

'rhat Seldom cs,aneea
v mans wife II seldom able to
I suck like his mother did. But the
0s6ac1ns she insists on his taking
49, protly much the sauna
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-05-18
IOWA OPINION AND NOTES.

ITO you the question - not, Do we
want war? The question iy, DO want
war;" says the Sioux City Journal.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-05-18
Uncle Ehsn,

Uncle Eben.
~ Say dat you can't git sumpin'
- nu@n'," said Uncle Eben. "But
4 - neuuaa dat done collecks de taxes
.NilDae nakin' NO improvements shows
- ~ \ hin be done.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-05-18

"The mobs OF England have shown
the American people how not to do It.
points out the Burlington Hawkeye.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-05-18

Whatever Mr.. Francis may 90 y
seems certain that Kcssuth county VIII
have a strong candidate for the repuD-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-05-18
Do You Read Labels?

food authorities are urging the
housewife to carefully read tho
labels on all food articles.
The National Pure Food Law
compels food manufacturers to
print the ingredients Of their
products on the label, and in this
way enables consumers to disttn-
guish healthful foods from those
which may be de1eterious.
High-grade baking powders are
made Of pure cream Of tartar,
derived from grapes. Royal Bak-
ing Powder is type Of the highest
grade. It is healthfu1 beyond q
doubt and the safest and best
to use.
Tho 1ov-grade baking powders
are made from alum, mineral acid
salt. Most physicians condemn
their use In food;
Consumers can learn the char
acter Of the baking powder by
ref errtng to tho label, which
must state whether the cont ents
dncluds cream Of tartar, alum or
phosphate.
ROYAL BAKING POWDER co..
New York
New Britain herald., 1915-12-27
Menu for Tomorrow

Breakfast.
 Fruit
 Stewed Kidneys
 Flashed Potatoes Gems Coffee
 Fried Apple Sauce. .... Cake Cocoa
 Lentil Soup
 Beef Turn Overs
 Brown Tomato Gravy Mashed Potatoes Baked Squash Lettuce French Dressing Waters Cottage Cheese
 Cranberry Roly-Poly
 Coffee
 FRIED APPLE SAUCE-Quarter core and pare the apples. In a thick skillet slowly cook a large tablespoon full of butter until it is pale brown. Pack in the apples, drop half spoonful of butter in bits over the top, cover closely and place somewhat to one side of the fire that the cooking may not be too fast. When the apples are fairly tender sprinkle over them as much sugar as you think will make them fairly sweet, but do not stir. When done turn carefully into a serving dish and send hot to the table with pitcher of cream. CRANBERRY ROLY POLY-A rather short biscuit dough is rolled out half an inch thick and spread with a layer of chopped cranberries and granulated sugar. This is rolled up, lain on a buttered plate, steamed for forty minutes, then placed in the oven for ten minutes to dry off. With this roly-poly either hard or soft sauce may be served.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-27
THE PRINCESS PAT"
 AT PARSONS TONIGHT

The Princess Pat" Victor Herbert's 8 latest comic opera, which will have g. hearing in Hartford tonight and twice tomorrow is sa i'd to class among the best work of the brilliant composer. The book is by Henry Blossom. The opera will be presented with a cast of unusually high caliber which includes Ferne Rogers, Fife Toye. Paul Nichol- son, Philip H. Ryley. Ben Hendricks, Tote Marks, Georgie Sregario. Edward Metcalf, Earl Benham and Henry Vin- cent. "The Princess Pat" comes to the Parsons Theater for two nights comm encing tonight, with matinee to- morrow MT. Herbert will personally conduct the orchestra this evening.
 ''The most welcome importation from London that America has seen in many a day" is the way the Ma tion describes the English play "Quin- neys'," from the Haymarket theater, London, which is to be seen at the Parsons theater Wednesday and Thursday, with a matinee Wednes- day.
 Nothing in the history of theatrical entertainment compares in lavishness of scenic investiture, and costuming with the big Town Topics show which is to be seen in Hartford New Years eve at the Parsons theatre.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-27
REVELATI0NS0F A WIFE
By ADELE GARREON

Dicky. I'll be late for my dinner en- gagement if I don't hurry away. I came over to ask you to eat dinner with us Sunday. Then we'll think up some thing to do in the afternoon and evening. We always dine Sunday at o'clock, concession to that cook of mine. I'll never get another like her, and if she only knew it I would have Sunday dinner at 10 o'clock in the morning rather than lose her. I do hope you can come"
 There's nothing in the world to hinder as far as I know,' said Dicky.
 ''I am sorry,'' I turned to Lillian as l spoke. My dismay was genuine, for l knew how Dicky would view my answer. But I could not possibly come on Sunday. I have dinner en- gagement for that day which I cannot hreak.'
 For I had remembered as she spoke that Sunday was the day when Jack Blckett would arrive in the city: Jack the best friend I ever had, who had been in the wilderness for over year, and who had no knowledge of my marriage. He had written to ask mo to dine with him on the day he reached New York. I could not break that engagements
New Britain herald., 1915-12-27
2ex1c c.

held by the Government authorities, blocked the transaction. By so do- ing this man, it is estimated, lost be- tween s1 ,O0O, ,O00 and $2,000,000. MS
 The man who acted as the represcn- tative of the German interests is q well-known New York broker Ac, cording to the report filed with the Government the price at which the. factory was about to be sold was mere than twice its real value. The fact that German interests were behind the scheme was not disclosed until near the end of the negotiations, arA it was the discovery of this fact that led to the blocking of the sale by man who had been asked to join in the deal.
 It was said yesterday that there was reason to believe that had the Germans succeeded in gaining control of the plant it was their plan to reducel wages to such an extent that a strike would ensue. after which they would use that strike as club to force sym-' pathetic strikes in other rbnts en- gagged in filling war orders for the Allies.
 One man who is understood to have been much interested in the effort to. buy the Bridgeport plant is a prom -l inent German now in this countrNal He was one of the last persons tNatt Captain von Papen. the recalled Ger-s man Military Attache. called on prior, to his departure for Europe last Wed-] nesday.
 It was reported yesterday, but not verified from an official source, tha tl the matter of the Union Metallic Cart s1 ridge Company may be laid before thoI Department of Justice for further ln1 vestigation. #Ha a
New Britain herald., 1915-12-27

Handsome evening gowns in chif- ion, faces and silks at greatly reducedI prices-Wise. Smith & Co.'S Inven3 tory Sale.-advt.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-27

last summer. I had been asked to take my small niece home and send her to bed to take her nap. To do this l had to leave a scene in which I was much interested and to which l was anxious to return. hurried her along and was about to deliver her to the maid when she suddenly set up a protest. She wasn't going to bed at all, she said, and stamped her foot. And then did the thine l am so ashamed of I stamped mine, too.
 l am almost ashamed to tell you or 1t lest you lose all faith in me. l only hope that the fact that I am so ashamed may be some small ex- tenuatioH.
 Where a Big, Strong Man Strikes a
 Cripple
 For big, strong man to strike a cripple would be considered an ut- terly contemptibIe thing to do. For a person with fully developed mentality to lose his temper with a little child-isnt that much the same sort of thing?
 Discipline, punishment, battles ot the will we must have, but for de- cency's sake let's keep ourselves as far as possible from battles of the temper.
 Of course it's the hardest tlling in the world when one is constantly in touch with children to find the infinite patience that is necessary for that end But then. think of the patience the poor little things must need to endure that eternal crossing of their wills by adults which is their encvitable lot.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-27

the Lyceum has yet introduced as a stock performer. There is a gentle ness in her voice and mannerisms, a clear understanding of the part she portrays and a stage presence that leaves little to be desired.
 Elsie Southern, who is to have the ingenue roles, was pleasing as Nora Rutledge." Philip Sheffield did eX- ceedingly well in the comedy lead, showing a nice appreciation of the character he assumed. Estelle M orton should become a favorite during her stay here. She will play the charac- ter parts, usually assigned to Mrs. Hubbard under goneby regimes. In this weeks show she is cast as Mrs. Harrington" Much credit is due to Ralph Collier for his clever portrayal of the role of the blockmailing official. MT. Collier has a very difficult part and the manner in which he handled it made him solid with the Saturday audiences. He was letter perfect in his lines and he did some very effec- tive work.
 The character "Amy Cartwright was we'll played by Miss Ruth Bryon and she won the sympathy of the au dience from the start She is a cab ble young lady. J. Irving White made good as Michael Harrington" He has a fine conception of the char acter and he delineated it cleverly. The others. Arthur Vinton as James Duncan"; Charles B. Ross as Harry Gibbs; Frank Wise as Peter; Olive Brandt as Sarah Peabody" and Hal Jarrett who played 'Lambere," all played their respective roles capably The company is well balanced and should be popular with discriminating 1heatergoers. The play was produced in splendid fashion. The scenery and accessories are most elaborate and attest mutely to the testim onial raid to MT. Weston by MT. Cross.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-27
POLL PLAYERS IN
 "A PAIR OF SYKES

The Poli management has secured the stock rights for "A Pair of Sixes," recognized as one of the most success full farce comedy hits of the past few years, and the Poli Players opened a weeks engagement in the fun mal<- ing play this afternoon, continuing afternoon and evening throughout the week "A Pair of SiXes' had a run of nearly a year at the Longacre thea ter in New York. It is still being pro- duced by road companies in various parts of the country and is still draw ing capacity audiences. This play presents Robert P. Checker, the new leading man of the Poli Players who has already firmly established himself in the admiration of local theater- gocrs. in a role very unlike the two in which he appeared the past week. It presents him as farce com edian and patrons of the theater are anx- iously awaiting his appearance in the production. Miss Farr will have role somewhat similar to others in which she has already won the ap- proval of Poli Patrons. The other fa- vorites have fine comedy roles and an excellent production is anticipated. A Christmas tree will occupy a place on the stage at both afternoon and even ing performances today and tomorrow and gifts will be distributed to the children. Santa Claus having provided q large number of very acceptabl gifts for the youngsters,
New Britain herald., 1915-12-27
ALL THE WAY
 FROM ENGLAND

When the management of the Al fred Cross Lyceum Players engaged that winsome little ngenue, Beatrice Miller, they made a ten strike, for never has there been a actress go to stock company with such a fine ex- perience in all lines as Miss Miller has had. English by birth, and until a few years ago she played over there fifty-five Shakesperian characters, be- sides having been in several of the long run productions of London. Then she created the part of Nancy in "Milestones' in England and came to America with the English company in the latter play. After the two sea- sons in that success Miss Miller was engaged for one of the leading parts in Mrs. BoltayS Daughters" Miss Miller is full if life, with winning smile and is bound to be big favOrite with the younger set of theatre-goers She plays Mora" in "Under Cover With the stock company at the Ly- ceum theatre.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-27
DANCING SCHOOL
 OPENS TOMORROW

Tomorrow evening L the bungalow for dancing. The waltz, fox trot, one- step will be taught. Mir. Kitson has had fifteen years experience as dan who attend that they will be satisfied. Beginners class will convene at 7.45 and advanced class at S:50. MT. Kit son will have corps O. c.'mpetent as- sistants present each week to assist the beginners. Lynchs orchestra will furnish all the latest up-to- date music for dancing.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-27
MES J. JEFFRIES IN KEENEY PICTURE

rancis x. Rushmar, the peer of
 "rnovie'' actors and Beverly Bayne
 be seen at Keeney's tonight and
 efrow in Bennington Choice"
 first of the Metro photoplays to
 shown at Kecney's. The piece is bril'ing romantic drama of the Can
 tn w:lds. James J. Jeffries, former Eyyweight champion makes his |een debut in this film. Twas er Thus" a romance of the ages, mother big booking for tonight and borrow. Elsie Janis. the interna- hal star, will be seen in the lead- roie in this offering.
 and Thursday, the man. ement announces Marguerite Clark
 'Seven Sisters The Big Four fea- te for the week is Sweet Alyssum' D headliner for Thursday and Fri Y. Tyrone Powers and Kathlyn Wil- ms are the leading figures in this see. Fanny Ward in "The Marriage
 Kitty will be the feature on Fri v and Saturday.
 The management has billed five y acts for the vaudeville show ana ? entertainment gives promise of be- 2 ono of the most pleasing the seney patrons have seen in a long ne.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-27
Fighting With Children

Now l want you to stand right still and not move from there again"
 The speaker was nervous-looking woman who stood on the curbstone beside me, waiting for her car.
 She was addressing a little girl who had been hopping off the curb stone and clim ping back, and turn ing round to look at the passersby ana otherwise trying to let off some or her pent-up energy She had finally succeeded in stepping on her mothers toe, hence the command. delivered in no modified tones She accompanied it by vigorously humping the child into place and head
 Two Bundles Of Nerves.
 The woman was evidently a bum dle of nerves. She talked rapidly and nervously to her adult com panion and there was a fury of pent- up irritation in her tone as she re- buked the child.
 And yet she wanted the child, whise restless energy was plainly nothing but a reduplication of her own nerves, to stand right still and not move from there again."
 What an absurd, unreasonable thing to ask.
 And how shameful to lose her temper at the child for showing the same nervousness in one way that she showed in another
 Losing ones temper at child is one of the meanest, littlest things one can do.
 The Thing I Am Most Ashamed or.
 I know of few things in my life that I am more ashamed of than a little incident which happened to me
New Britain herald., 1915-12-27

Women's tailored suits, values up
 s25, now at $14 at Wise, Smith & o.'s Inventory Sale.-advt.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-27

Before I forget it l must jot down the description of the house gown I saw at the Fashion Show, so that I can send it to Grace to copy. As she wrote imploring me to look for something new and different, I'm sure this just fits her requirements. It was made of claret-colored velour de-laine with a broad panel effect of velvet down the front and back, which was embroidered at the neck and hem with pewter and black threads. Connecting the front and back panels, across the hips, were odd standaway pockets edged With sealskin, lined With old-blue satin and embroidered to match the panels. The neck was cut rounding over the shoulders and outlined with fur-it made such a lovely gown for winter afternoon bridge.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-27
BLOCKED GERMANS
 FROM BUYING PLANT
Banker Lost Million Dollars to Pre- vent S17, ,OOO,OOO Offer for Bridge
 port Ammunition Factory

New York, Dec. 27.-Full details of an effort that was made in the inter- est of Germany to get control of the Union Metallic Cartridge Company of Bridgeport, Conn.,, have been filed with the Government in Washington. The German interests who sought to get control of the munition plant bid as high as $17,Ooo,0o0, and the deal was about to be closed at that figure, when a certain banker, whose name is with