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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-02-12

Wanted - Paperhanging. painting
and granting at reasonable prices. Ia
per at wholesale rates. Phone 1857.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-02-12

For SaIe-Seed corn, Gold Coin. new
and old. Reason for selling, can not
use it in Minnesota s. c. Showalter,
Marshalltown. -. ...,|
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-02-12
WISCONSIN FARM LANDS.

Landology, magazine giving thu
facts in regard to the land situation.
Three months trial subscription, free.
If for q home, or as an investment you
are thinking of buying good farm
lands, simply write me letter marking
it personal and say mail me Land
ology" and all particulars free" Ad-
dress Lloyd NJ. Skinner, General Mana
ger, Skidmore Land Company, $50
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-02-12

For Sale ~ Pure bred 4-ysar- old
Percheron stallion. William A. Willis,
Alden, Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-02-12

For SaIe-l60-acre farm, fifty acres
under pillow, balance is cut over hard
wood land, used for pasture at present
Six-room house with basement. barn
SOx4O, chicken house. Well fenced.
Price $4,000. c. r. Banner1nan, Prem
tice Wis. tts r.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-02-12

Wanted-I have a forty horse power
gas tractor and will do grading work
for township or district this coming
spring. Write to Box 257, Conrad, Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-02-12

Wanted-Washings and work by the
day by competent woman Call or ad-
dress 1910 Summit street.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-02-12

For saIe-Yellow seed corn. Every
ear tested. Can ship in ear $3.50 per
bushel. Ten days allowed to test seed.
Write me at once. G. G. Bowen, Sears
boro, Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-02-12
and stock on same for sale. Phone
1893 yellow, Plumb Bros.
POULTRY.
For Sale-Rhode Island Red cock
erels; 203 South Center street.

For Sale-Eighteenb barred rock hens,
and ten pullets, laying. Also two cock
erels Well bred stock. Phone 931
green. 80S East State.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-02-12

To Rsnt-Furnished five room cot
tage, close in: water. ligh. and toilet.
good basement Phone 1854 green.
To Rent-Southern Minnesota dairy
! "a e i M. s.slf mile Of creamerv. rent on
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-02-12

Wanted-To hear from anyone who
is going to leave town who wants their
furniture Grated. Will work by hour or
by the job; or will do any other kind
Of work. Address S-12, care this office.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-02-12

For Sate-$20G photograph and thir-
ty-four new records at less than whole
sale. E.-12, Tim Republican.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-02-12

Wanted-Roomers and boarders. 107
North First avenue.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-02-12

For Sale-Mammoth Pekin, white and
colored Muscovy brakes. r. H. Warm
UNI, rural 4, Marshalltown, Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-02-12

Wanted - Safety razor blades to
sharpen. Leave at Old Reliable drug
store.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-02-12

For Sale-Five chair sanitary bar
her shop, located at Newton, low d. Do
ing good business. Write Mrs. Mary
Wyatts q North First avenue, Mar
shalltoWn
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-28
James paves Way for Harmony

n ESPlTE firm conviction that he was
II entitled, on every ground of proved
ability and long party service to the office
to which he aspired, and the further convic-
ton that he would have won had he con-
tinued TO be candidate. The Times Dispatch
welcomes the withdra wal of Rorer A. James
from the race for national committeeman
1t is like the man that, sacrificing his own
legitimate ambition, he should do what is
best for Virginia Democracy
For the contest was unhappy and promised
disaster The eve of a presidential cleo
ZION, with national issues of the largest con-
sequence awaiting decision. is not the time
for SQuabble among Democrats With
charges OF bad faith and countercharges of
duplicity and insncerity filing the air, the
outlook for united party effort at the polls
next November was dark indeed. The situa-
ton carried JOY only to the common enemy
OF all Democratic factions
In the dispatches from Washington to our
afternoon contemporary. the News Leader.
the following statements are imputed to Con-
gresham Carter Glass: Il am in no sense
a party to any such adjustment II
such an arrangement has been made 1t is
one which should never have suggested :"
whether Mr.. Glass will approve of the eff
forts of party leaders to reconcile and compose
party differences he does not make clear,
but the intimat ton is that he will not
What course he shall follow is for Mr.
GLASS; own decision, but he is hardly likely
TO win plauditS al this time by an attitude of
stubbornness. The rank and file of the party
wants peace and earnest supporters of Mr..
James approve even his withdrawal in this
interest. II the olive branch that has been
offered is rejectes, tNere will be war-and
probably lots OF IL
There should be harmony at Roanoke and
IN the party ranks The interests of Democ-
racy demand OF every Democrat such reason
able concessions as will make harmony DOS
sibie. Pig-headed insistence on some detail
OF policy or platform would be as foolish as
II would be disastrous. Opposition to Mr.
James came from recognition OF this fact
rather than from any other circumstance
Although he had decided before Mr. Glass
made his announcement TO become candi-
date for national committeeman, he entered
the race after that time. and the acerbities OF
the campaign Immediately developed. Demo-
Gratis interested only in party success wanted
no such battle. and many OF them therefore,
opposed the candidate who seemed on the
surface 10 be responsible for it.
Rorer James has shown himself big enough
10 retire from this contest. so hurtful to
democratic solidarity. He has proved that
his affection for the party is greater than his
affection for himself. He is a Democrat of
the right sort. Doubtless he does not want
10 be state ceairman--a thankless post OF
much ia Dor and comparatively little distinc-
t!on-but il he accepts ne will prove his
worth.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-28
Standardizing Woman. nrsss

"A FTER two years of study and considera.
uon' committee OF the Federation OF
Women's Clubs has prepared :; nv -
,standardize the street dress of woman rha
members of the committee have apreed !,
seems. on some form OF dress. ION mar
with the conventional sack suit Of men {"
And the federation has approved the plan
r AS matter OF cold unfederated fact ,ba
two years. the plan and the approval ALI renra.
sent time thrown away. AS long as women
consider what is becoming to the individual
vnicn. ~ rs 10 be hoped will be until the
declarations composed Of all the other wonoen
In AL the world will not force one woman
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-28
Where "Honor system" Or,

10 the Editor of The Times Dispatch:
:, Sir.--in n copy of the University of yirpi,i,
page HSeh an, received , today Volume L. No.
or syS,s OF vrginia is the birthplace the hon
i ,ests o. the world" The assertion is incor-
is!.-it not IN its claim to the university.s nr :
10y, tneh certainly in the sweeping nbrnso
az ,hnowm 10 the schools and colleges OF tho
Woriu. Ihere is much respectable If NOT in
a nimm evidence contra to both AS an
,.nhnuS and graduate of the university and OF
e enH Soitete of William and Mary. I feel tina t
SOME better understanding should arise con
o. me gln n of having originated the hon
r%e too rich in glory wish to boast
ddisnu,n 10; OF something about which there is
uiiSputc with so much to he said on tho ctbar
Soc IN the light of the information which |
nave me claim of William and Mary ia IN .
v! amii,d and not to be dscrcdited The UNI
n"rsltE bases its claim to the genesis or tho
nirip upon the faculty resolution of 1872 re-
,ii, .E me pledge on examinations. That is
ni I. .ne i honor ono system however The written
arT of The faculty code William and
,.nu requiring that students be examined .!on
ionot LOT any derectiou or ofrcnse would
See,ii sun 10 Indicate prior right on tho MARI
w the venerable college WiIliamsburr- '
u.s., 80. WILLIAM KANANAT,;H UOr,y
YAK FILL Alhemarle County. May 90
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-28
The Colonel Against Hughes

~OLONEL ROOSEVELT, to whom usually
~ credit is given for starting the Hughes
boom, or, at any rate for galvanizing that
boom into life, has started in TO check its
progress He has suffered it to be announced
already that he is against Root. aud his
friends say he will not stand for
Hughes"
OF course not. The Colonel is against
everybody but the Colonel His conception
of good presidential timber is limited TO him
self. and no others need apply. He is always
for any candidate who has no chance OF being
nominated. but he is opposed. principle
and in practice. to candidate who shows
some signs Of walking away with the plum.
The really surprising thing is that large
number of American citizens. some of them
quite high in the scale OF intelligence. yet
suffer themselves to be deceived by the per
formances OF this selfish egotist.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-28
SEEN on THE SIDE
1t Might He Worse.

inc days are sorrow-weighted, lad,
And all the clouds are gray:
The evils we have hated, lad
Hold now their evil sway;
sut there will come u happy morn,
when all these griefs will pass.
When every rose will lose it's thorn
And each lad find his lass.
me troubles that have thickened. lad,
Shall fade and leave no sting.
And we, with new joys quickened, lad,
Shall learn new songs to sing:
This worlds not always dismal, sad
There's lots of fun in store
so chuck your woes abysmal. lad,
And can that doleful roar
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-28
Furniture From beer K.r..

although Kansas has been drv for
some years. large number of old
peer Kegs still remain within its bor-
ders. The instructor in one OF the
manual training schools has conceiy.
Ell me Idea Of turning them into high
grade furniture constructed by the nu
pills. Designs are drawn for ch,ira
settees and other pieces, after the mis-.
sion of old English patterns The bar
rels are carefully taken apart. Most
OF the slaves are Strengthened bv
sstehming, although some massive look
ing rocking chairs have rockers made
from the bent slaves This wood 10
OF high quality and we'll seasoned Il
could not he purchased new for thou.
sands of dollars, and since beer Is pro
hibited. tho old barrels are worthless
for their original purpose.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-28
AIienists Earned Their Eees

q was TO be expected. expert evidence"
had its innings in the Waite murder trial
The murderer confessed his crimes smilinpIv
and in detail, and the country shuddered at
MS noisome depravty. Then came the ex
perts' the aiienists, TO tell the members Of
the jury, who heard it ALL that his story
meant he insane.
The State then put on it's own experts
other alienists, who told the jury that his
story meant he was not insane But the
jury knew what he had done il knew from
his own account, that he had committed crime
after crime and that insanity was never sue-
gested in his behalf until he was put on trial
for an atrocious series of murders There
fore, it found him guilty of murder in the
nrst degree But. at any rate the alienists
earned their fees-for and against
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-28
Would Make England Infamous

7 is we'll for the honor OF England that her
policies not determined by such men
az Arthur Ponsonby. Liberal member of
Parliament from Stirling. Scotland This
sonsonby person in the House of Commons
Oh Wednesday. advanced contention that
should forever shame him in the eyes OF men
Spea king in favor Of countenancng peace
possibilities. ne argued against prolonging
the war, merely for the sake of obligations
10 Great Britain's allies"
This could mean only one thing: he would
have Great Britain conclude separate peace
OF the best terms possible. And this in turn
would entail such faithlessness, cowardice
and treachery as would make England's name
q byword for all time. 1t would mean that
England would desert little Belgium. starry
ing. shattered and i'm ruins, yet fighting with
every drop OF blood in her weakened veins
II would mean that England would stink
away from Serbia, desolate, disease-ridden
prosecuted and tortured. and leave her to the
rapacity and cruelty of Bulgaria and Turkey
II would mean that England would turn her
back on France, glorious in her rebirth of
courage. whose armies hold her lilies high
while they die in thousands. but check the
rush OF German hordes pressing on to the
channel 1t would mean that England would
withdraw her navy and unleash the German
warships to scatter fire and havoc and death
IN France, Russia, Portugal and italy
II would mean eternal infamy But tho
Ponsonbys do not rule England
he lr;de
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-28
German Methods. Not Turkish

c ROM time 10 time English officers il The
East have testified that, compared with
the Germans, the Turks fought like gentle
men Indeed from the days OF Richard OF
the Lion Heart, the Turk has been considered
chivalrous warrior IS land fighter
nothing has been said 70 diminish his high
standing. II, however. The Russian com
missions report on The sinking OF the Red
Cross ship Portugal i 10 Dc believed. the
Turkish navy o!-ce.s have become infected
~!th their German brothers ideas as 70 how
E+-ti=1e- should 5gt..
TIE report s,z,=z ~ Po.,ugs! was so
-E-Es5 = % - recognizable as hospital
80 :: -.Et4-c= .: e:g2: miles; that TIE
Z--EA- s-t-.--o= :A=- sunk her observed
=! c-.t==-! :: s3o-, rage for consi6ers BILE
tl-s IL go 5-zcazAEed zt.to-pedo at less
laE- 80 yz:-z c.z.:s-.a !, is too late 10
-1Eri - Wig -o*, mt !, is 10 be hoped
LII: ts-sa..a: - Tux xiii discard German
1n7iac1s 80 .=,1:a 70 those OF mis- own IN
c:rz-lEs5 cc--,-!
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Gle Cnmnrade BIane.u

Dear God! that He should walk in white
among the stark and CHASTITY dead
That He who reigns In realms OF. LIGHT
should keep the dark watch that we
dread.
That hands outstretched on Calvarvs
Should wash our wounds and soothe
our pain,
And feet that climbed Mount Oliyet
The raw, red earth should tread
again.
That He whom kings forgot, despised
Pierced by the Roman soldiers sword ;.
Scared by the cross. comes undis2
guiscd,
OF kings the King. of lords the Lord
Ger manned and slain, hopes halo.
shine,
Faith ventures farther in the night
Love lays her trusting hand in Thine
Celestial Healer. Comrade white.
Emily Beatrice Gnagey, In Living
Church. s
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-28
Chats With Virginia Editors

Norfolk is getting ready for what best suits
its condition. The virginian. Pilot says: There
ment in all this section OF Virginia is
whelmingiy in favor of adequate preparedness.
The parade TO be held here next month should
be of such proportions as shall furnish some
thing at least nearly approXimatng full demon
stration OF how strong that sentiment really is"
The Irvington Citizen which always has some
out the last OF the Allen clan. and his slayer
goes free. Their crime was great. hut humanity
some OF them was severe. while there are
those equally guilty who have never been called
TO book Now that the name is almost vanished
and their property confiscated. perhaps vindic-
tiveness Will take rest"
= Speaking Of real estate booms. the most valua :
BILE land in the world just now is that around
We NerdnnuaN Ne News Press We have very
Press subject, but in this matter Of land
values he has slipped cog. For our part. we
would not exchange of land in McC;raw :
Gap for all the land in sight around Verdun-
clifton Forge Review There seems to be some
are inclined TO the views of the Review
The inspired prophet Of the Urbanna Sentinel
gets off the following: The editor who can
please every one is not suited for this earth hut
is entitled to wings. Human nature is so con
structed that some of our readers would like to
have US feed them OH scandal; some would like
TO have us tell the unvarnished truth about them
while others would kill us If did. 1t is a
comforting thought to the editor to know tina
earth. We labor hard to entertain and please
our subscribers but that should occasionalIy
fail is TO be expected. but you will always ind
us willing to be forgiven" Barring the apology
in the paragraph. the above is all TO the good
There is war in Essex County; war to the
knife or to the swatter This war may not be
All over the county. but it is well on in Tampa
hammock. the metropolitan town of the county
Tho local paper. the Tidewater Democrat tina
ought to be called the Tappahannock Democrat
nut isn't says: ''Tappahannock has inaugura led
the swa,.enes, campaign versus tho hy that was
ever seen. The associations treasury is fairly
bursting with money that will start the nv
hunters on their beat Five prizes will he oYercd
ior the successful fly -catchers and the contest
VIII clcse July J. We would suggest that the
pesky Things be swatted lightly and in ar
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-28
to wear any standardized dress that doesn't

to wear any standardized" dress that doesn't
suit her.
Ciear-thinking members OF the federation.
probably with an eye to the influence of man.
assert that this Standardization would reduce
oressmakers' bills by half But what man,
even II that saving would amount to a con-
siderable item, wants to see a street, a church
or theater filled with women all wearing
sober cloth dresses. sadly ION par with the
conventional sack suits Of mem? The plan
is fine, IN resolutions, but it won't work
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-28
Mail Protest justified

scECRETARY LANSING'S statement of the
~ American position as to the seizure OIL
neutral mails by allied merchantmen is so
clear and cogent il can hardly be disputed.
The position this government has assumed is
moderate and makes full concession to the
changes in naval construction and naval war
fare made since the old rules were framed
The British attempt TO justify illegal Seiz-
ures on the ground that German submarines
have destroyed mail ships and their contents
is mere subterfuge. 1t is built of the same
logic we have denied Germany the right to
employ. The allied powers will make a
serious mistake if they refuse TO heed this
protest or to amend their ways.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-28
Ra-rui,in. for the Army

\ U t1s .@zE- .: re advantages Of the new
IN! D-- = = ne additional induce
nis-H Il c1srE yo--g nan 81 the right caiber
10 s-c'Et= -:..,z:y lie. The American
E'nF lS a-iezcy - b=s. paid. lhe hes, clothed
eho - b@sf 80 j. tne world. hut the new
mess-is supplies opportunities for promotion
anc 70: TocaHcaa! training while in active
service Tat should serve to draw many more
nel 10 the colo-s
There is { further provision that second.
third anc tourth-cls2s postmas,ers may act as
recruiting agents and win q fee of So for
each recruit they obtain who is ultimately
accepted for service OF course with so
many thousands OF new soldiers TO be called
for, there must be enlargements OF recruiting
details all over the country.
doubtless these factors will serve to in
crease the number OF enls,ments The hes,
device that could BE- adopted however. would
be the promotion to commissioned rank OF a :
many priVates and noncommissioned officers
as sho" themselves entitled TO the distinction.
Sinat would be an object lesson OF the right
sort IN American military democracy-and i,
would have its effect
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-28
Shakespeare Day by Day.

For the gay young spark:
Costly thy habit thy purse buy.
But not expressed in fancy: rich not saudy
For the apparel oft proclaims the man.
Hamlet. i. g.
For the gay old boy: Come. come: good wine
is good familiar creature. if it he we'll used
Othello. H. 3.
For the gay world: Argument for week.
laughter for a month, and a good jest forever
King Henry ~. Part l.. ii. ?.
And for the gay cynic: Lord. what fools these
mortals be"-Mdsummer Nights Dream. iii. ..
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-28

adviscdly careful manner. lest there be no record
or the XIII. as 1t has not yet been determined
or credit given by pound weight But at mi
Events fM n the ny is doomed; he will have place
~ iappahannock. and Is likely to get swattcd
II ne even pauses in passing through on his way
TO the next town. -
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-28
The Voice Of the People

letters TO THE EDITOR should not he
49, IT, -o4 words In length uSid the hume and nd-
u,,nS.o ~. une writer must accompany each
nv M NOT necessarily for publication but
~, s, an evidence OF good faith. Our friends nre
nsSeo 10 write on side the pnper unIr
ahf TO inciose stamps II the return of unnYnii
a"te manuscripts Is expected.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-28
Friendly Counsel to freddy.


Oh! bold Teddy r. is going out to the West.
There's to be convention-thats what he loves
best.
Except few other things such as big game.
Like Bull NIooses and Eisons and Bears. not too
BY the way, it may be big Bees in his brain.
And it is buzzing around with noise like a
train:
SO he lets off some steam and shouts out quite
quick
a few choice epithets and whirls his big stick
That's the kind of he is. as all OF us know:
He'll take no small part--he must be the whole
show.
II the G. o P.'s welcome is not sound and hearty
1t may down to Hades. and he'll found new
party.
progressive Republican" did sound pretty good
But il hasn't panned out half as we'll it
But jus. My Own rar,y' and just My own
Views
May make of our Teddy paranoiac recluse
Now. Roosevelt's forbears were certainly Dutch
OF Bui Mooses and Bsons we can't say as
much
Of the Wild West they smack and they get on
tear
And they do just boost things TO mos, anywhere
SO. we urge Ted visit old Holland this year;
To smoke the long pipes and drink of the
beer;
To sit still and ponder how good it does feel
To have in fine order ones own balance wheel
May 90. 1916 H II l..
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-28
1t WOIildn't Work,

There was young man named Josiah.
Who TO be very rich did aspiah.
He invested in stocks
To acquire these rocks
But found all the fat in the fab.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-28
First RniIrond.

=. X T.. M--The first railroad in the ITni.e ed
states was the Baltimore and Ohio chartered in
~ construction began IN 1925. but not on
ARG" scale. there being only thirteen miles
n [. for traffic in, 1890. Five years later the
."hLth o. inc road was l35 miles. II ran be-
tween l'atimore and Ellicotts Mills. at first
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-28

What pity the old masters could not have
shared in the great sums paid for their works.
Maybe It's all for the best" replied DR.. Dustin
Stax If they had been CONNER REALLY tempted
they might have let their work out by contract
and put in their time painting in their signatures
70 give il value."-W ashiMgton Star.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-28

The barking OF dog aroused Pennsyl-
vania family when the house was burning.
1t probably did the same when the milkmau
arrived.