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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-09-18
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Mrs. Eliza +. Prosser, widow of
Charles r. Prosser. and aged mother
OF Mrs. II. NJ. Ellis. Ill West Church
street, died at the home of her daugh-
ter at 1850 this forenoon Of infirmi-
ties of old age complicated byN effects
OF an injury of the hip suffered nearly
two years ago. Since the accident
Mrs. Prosser had been an invalid.
Mrs. Prosser was born Eliza Sea-
ger In Cattaraugua county, New
York. June IL, 1887. She was reared
there. attended Hillsdale College and
taught school, She was married to
Mr.. Prosser in August 1861 and soon
afterwards they moved to Fond Du
Lac. Wis. where they lived for
twenty years. then went to Webster
City. Mr.. Prosser died there In June
1913 and since then Mrs. Prosser has
lived with her daughter. In addition
to Mrs. Ellis, two brothers. Willis
and John Seager, and sister. Mrs.
Minerva Merchant. all Of New York.
survive Mrs. Prosser.
A prayer service is to be held at
the Ellis home at 2:30 Sunday after
noon. The body will be taken to
Webster city Monday morning where
the funeral will be held in the after
noon.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-09-18
Balloon, Sent Up At
Fair Grounds. Is Lost
in Nearby Corn Field

c. G. Baldwin, the balloon man,
whose exhibitions have been one OF
the amusement features of the fair.
today was searching for a balloon and
parachute. lost Friday afternoon
northeast Of the city, when the bal
loon girl, who made tho fight and
descent, came down in a big corn
field. The balloonist also was lost
for time in a big corn field but
eventually found her way out and
returned with one OF the parachutes.
The balloon Is believed to have
dropped In q corn field on the Yetley
or Brown farms, about q mile and n
half northeast Of the city. A pro-
tracted search in the darkness Fri
day night failed. The search WAS
continued today and Baldwin was Of
fering reward OF $40 for the re-
covery Of the missing bag.
The loss of the balloon and para
chute 10 not the most important fea
ture of the mishap. The loss of time
Is more serious to Baldwin. He Is
scheduled to appear at Escanaba.
Mich. Monday, and Is now doubtful
whether he can fill the engagement.
The finder Of the balloon or para
chute will be rewarded by returning
them to E. T. Austin.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-09-18
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Social Affairs Women Club, ): Churches and Lodge,

Miss Gertrude Minor entertained
the library staff at her home. North
Twelfth street, at farewell break
fast this morning for Miss Florence
Inghram, who leaves next week for
Davenport where she will be chill
dren's librarian The rooms were
prettily decorated with garden
/ flowers. Miss Minor was assisted in
serving by her mother, Mrs. w. NJ.
Clark, and her aunt, Mrs. Joseph
Brown, Of Marion, who is a guest at
the Clark home.
Miss Inghram was also the guest Of
honor at a dinner party given by
Miss Alice Baird, 305 North Third
avenue, Friday night. Places were
laid for fifteen. After the dinner an
informal hour was enjoyed. Miss
Gladys Foster, Of Fort Dodge, who
will take Miss Inghram's place in the
local library, was a guest. Other out
Of the city guests were Misses Ada
and Rachel Swan, Of Minneapolis,
who are guests Of their sister, Mrs.
Laurence Belknap.
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Mrs. A. e. Holmes and Mrs. Carl
ton Hatcher entertained at the home
of the former, 609 West Main street,
at tea Friday afternoon as a courtesy
to Miss Mary Cummings. Mrs. B. =.
Cummings and Mrs. w. H. Thomp-
son poured and Mrs. D. r. Bechtel,
Mrs. c. D. Mulcahy and Miss Pearl
Adams assisted. The hostesses were
assisted by Mrs. G. N. Kirk, Mrs. H.
w. Householder and Mrs. Jennie,
Willard. Fifty guests were enter
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-09-18

tanned. Those from out Of the city
We're Mrs. James Marshall, of New
York City, and Mrs. c.. F. Wahrer, of
Fort Madison. The rooms were deco
rated with garden flowers and Miss
Cummings was presented with a
lovely corsage bouquet.
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The first Of the dancing parties al
Elmwood Country Club. since the
opening of the club house Labor Day
was enjoyed Friday night by about
forty couples and a number Of put Of
town guests. The dancing program
lasted from until II.
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Mrs. G. S. Thompson, Ill East
Church street, was hostess at a
luncheon this noon in honor Of Mrs
Myo Hurlburt, of Pasadena, Calf.
who is guest of Mrs. C. C. Wood
mansee. After the luncheon the time
was spent with five hundred.
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+ Members of st. Margaret's Mis-
sion were entertained by Mrs. c. P.
Cook, 302 East State street, Friday
afternoon. The time was spent per-
fecting plans and appointing COM
mitties for the presentation of. the
annual play, which will be given Oct.
20 and p at the Odeon theater. under
the direction of the John D. Rogers
Producing Company.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-09-18
AGED LEGRANp WOMAN DIES
Mrs. catharine Arnold, 81, Sueoumbs
r 70 Old Ace

Mrs. Catharine Arnold, 81, Succumbs
z TO Old Ago.
Mrs. Catharine Glass Arnold, 81
years old, resident Of the county
since 1855, died at the home OF her
son. George r. Arnold, at LeGrana,
with whom she made her home, at
$50 Friday night, Of old age and
complications. She had been in Ill
health for some time.
Mrs. Arnold was born Catharine
Glass In Perry county, Pennsylvania,
July 8. 1888. She moved with her
parents to Kendall county, Illinois, in
1S47. In 1855 she came to this coun-
ty and was married three years
later TO Richard Arnold. in Vienna
township. Five children were born
to the union. three Of whom are liv-
ing. They are Jacob B., Of Kimball,
MINI; George R., of LeGrand, ana
Mrs. May Durham, of Tryon, Okla.
Three step children also are living.
They are. w. Z. Arnold Of LeGraad,
and L. G.. Arnold and Mrs. I. w.
Engle. Of Long Beach, Calf. Mr..
Arnold died Jan. IL, 1893. Four
brothers survive her. They are, j.
L. and B. F. Glass, of Gladbrook: J..
Fl. Glass OF Red Lake Falls, Mimi,
and G. B. Glass, Of Amsterdam, Mo.
Mrs. Arnold was a member Of the
Christian church at LeGrand. where
the funeral will be held at $3.50 Sun
day afternoon. Short services will
be held from the home at 1870 and
the church will be open to friends
at 2 o'clock. Burial will be in
Pleasant ELL cemetery.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-09-18
FOUR HURT IN CRASH.
members of Wilmer Family, Unis
Injured in Au$o Accident

Members Of Wilmer Family, Union,
Injured in Auto Accident.
Leslie Wilmer and three children,
OF Union, were injured by broken
glass when the car Mr.. Wilmer was
driving collided at Sixth avenue and
Main street about o'clock Friday
evening with q car running in the
opposite direction. None of the in
1uries is serious. Mr. Wilmer had
four fingers cut. A daughter, s years
old, suffered bruised shoulder. a
son, years old, was cut on the scalp
and the baby, 2 years old, was cut
over the eye.
When the autos crashed together,
the Windshield of the Wilmer car
was demolished broken glass spraying
the occupants. Mrs. Wilmer and one
OF the daughters We're not hurt. Mr..
Wilmer was quoted as saying that
the setting sun blinded him as he
drove west and he did not see the
car coming from the opposite direc-
ton. The driver in the latter car was
not hurt.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-09-18
THIEF TAKES $500 GARMENT
FROM WILLARD STORE AFT
Err BREAKING GLASS.
CRASH AWAkENS SLEEPERS
BUT THIEF GETS AWAY
Model With Coat Removed From
Window-ModeI Later Found at
Rear of Brock Bros Grocery
Crashing Glass Attracts Roomers
and Passersby, Who Give Alarm.

One of the boldest of the numerous
robberies in the city the past few
weeks was committed at o'clock
this morning. when the plate glass
of the H, Willard. Son & Co. store,
conner Of Main and First streets, was
broken and black Hudson seal coat.
valued at 500. was stolen. The
figure on which the coat was dis
played was found this morning at
the rear Of the Brock Bros. grocery,
rs South Center street.
The crash OF falling glass was
heard by persons on the street and
the police We're at once notified. At
about the time the police arrived q
high powered automobile. driven rap
idly, dashed northward in First
street.
The theory held early today that
the robbery was committed by auto
mobile thieves in a high powered car
received sewer jolt with the finding
Of the window dummy" at the rear
Of the Brock store, in the same block.
Theft Work of Seconds.
The theft was committed in a few
seconds time. Apparently the win
dow had been smashed lin and the
figure with the coat hastily removed.
Mrs. George Wagner, living across
the street from the store heard the
crash Of glass end got out of bed to
Investigate. From her window she
saw man running south frota the
Willard building but could not dis
tinguish whether he was carrying
anything. A few minutes later she
saw q car dash north In First street.
but whether the automobile had any
connection with the robbery she WAS
unable to say.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Willard liv-
ing over the willard store, heard the
falling glass AMI hurried to invests
gate, but saw no one. Late fair Wis
itors. still on the streets at 2 O'Clock,
also heard the crash and gave the
alarm.
Police Without Clue.
Willard B. Hull, Npf the firm, said
the robber may have used glass
cutter and the job was crudely exc
cuted and the glass broke. No mis-
sile was found either In the show
window or on the street. The po-
lice were without any clue.
The broken window was 6 II
feet in size and was insured. Hull
was not able to give the value Of
the glass.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-09-18
--The
T.-R. Cook Book
PINE RIDGE CAKE.

One cup raisins cut fine, one CUP
not water, one cup sugar, either
white or brown, two eggs, one-half
dozen dates and figs, one teaspoon
soda, one-half cup butter, two cups
flour. one teaspoon each cinnamon,
cloves and vanilla. one cup chopped
walnut meats. Pour hot water In
which soda has been dissolved, on
the fruit. Cream butter and sugar,
add eggs well beaten. Mix with these
spices. the fruit and hot water,
flavortng and stir in flour in Which
you have rolled the nut meats. Bake
IN moderate oven until 1t pulls loose
from the pan on all sides. Can be
baked In layer or foaf. For filling,
use one cup sour cream, one cup
nuts chopped fine,< one and one-
fourth cups brown sugar, one-half
cup raisins chopped fine. Boil UNI
til 1t drops in large drops from
spoon. Bear until thick and spread
on cake. Mrs. Frank Clemens,
Clemens.
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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-09-18
MAR RED.
OWN core.

Miss Helene Louise Moore, daugh-
ter OF Mr.. and Mrs. Fl. s. Moore,
lob North Third avenue. and Fred
erick G. Tow were married at 10
o'clock this morning at the Presby-
terrain church by Rev. J. A. Laurie.
Only few intimate friends and close
relatives attended the ceremony. The
bride has been employed by Ketchum
& Co. Mr.. Tow is a mason. The
young people left this morning for a
short wedding trip and will make
their home at 1913 North Third ave-
nue..
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-09-18
SUSPECTS ARE RELEASED.

Bowers and jackson Turned Loose,
Evidence Being insufficient.
J. Bowers and ]. Jackson, arrested
on suspicion Of having robbed the
Standard Oil Company's filling sta
ton Tuesday night, today were re-
leased from jail. At the hearing this
morning in municipal court Harry
L. Wilson, night man at the station,
who was held up by the robbers, and
other witnesses, were unable posi-
lively to identity Bowers and Jackson
as the robbers.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-09-18

costs In municipal court Friday night
for operating motor vehicle without
a container.
Sam Williams, arrested Friday on
q charge of intoxication, today was
fined $50 and costs in municipal
court. Being unable to pay the fine.
Williams was returned to Jail.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-09-18
IN Municipal Court.

Harold Roesch and Ray Nicholson.
arrested Friday at the fair grounds,
by Special Officer Gunder Mikkelson,
charged with disturbing the peace.
were fined SO and costs each In
municipal court, the fines being sus-
pended during good behavior 1t
was found that the boys had engaged
in friendly fight.
P. j. Haggerty was fined SO and
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-09-18
Number 2,663.

In our guessing contest. No. 1855
won first prize. The person, who
ever he may be. retains the Ions
coupon. VIII he please telephone
1851 Marshalltown, so we may send
him check? There were 2,689
beans in the jar. Sharon Manufac-
turing Company.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-09-18
ST. PAuL's CHURCH.
Special Services to Be Held Sunday
Morninu.

Rev. George II. Sumner, rector OF
st. PauFs Church OF Owatonna,
Mimi, will hold Sunday morning SER
vice at the st. Paul's Episcopal
church at II a. m, Sunday school
at 9:45. All members Of church are
requested to attend and all people
of the city are invited. Vestry.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-09-18
Card az 1hanks.

We wish. to thank the neighbors
and our friends Tor their kindness
and sympathy during our recent be-
reavement; also for the beautiful
flowers sent. Sons a9d daughters OF
the lateY Frank B. Kubik.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-09-18
APoAR SCORES AGAIN.

Makes Fine Showing Of High Glass
Photographs at the Fair.
"The best exhibit he ever placed In
the art half was the opinion Of the
crowds who stopped to look at the
happy children's faces displayed by
the Apgar studio at the county fair.
The photographs were all finished
In the new Tiffany tones and placed
In gray frames. making a very artis-i
tic display OF the hiBh-class work
made by this studio. r. e. Apgar.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-09-18
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

The Pythian Sisters will meet at
1880 Monday night in the Moerhl hall.
Each member will bring covered
dish and sandwiches.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-09-18

There will be a fried chicken sup
per at the chapel northeast Of Green
Mountain, Tuesday, Sept. 81. Com
mittee
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-09-18

A guarantee is a good thing when
backed by genuine quality. You got
them both In Betsy Ross flour.-Ad-
Vertisement
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-09-18

Mr.. and Mrs. r. G. Holland, s
North Third street, are parents OF
an eight pound daughter. born We'd
nesday. Mrs. Holland is a daughter
Of Mr.. and Mrs. A. J. Hinecker, Of
this city
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-09-18

Wanted-Several good reliable car
riers. Times Republican.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-09-18

Miss Helen Tuffree went to Eldora
this morning to visit over Sunday at
the home Of Charles A. Speers.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-09-18

Notice.
Any one knowing himself to be in
debted to Jesse @. Sims please call
and settle. Mrs. J. @. Sims
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-09-18

We want several carrier boys
Times Ra ) ll,lican.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-09-18

Mutual Life Insurance Company
Of New York. IL. w. Shove agency,
district managers, Masonic Temple.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-09-18

A small hotel to rent. modern. fine
location. Write K-1S. care Times
Republican.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-09-18
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Close-in corner FOR sale. See elias.
sified ad mage r Turyree Tremon,
plock.
Kissell 40 for sale. Good condition
right price. Write LIS, care Times
Republican.
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Mr.. and Mrs. r. G. Holland, s
North Third street, are parents OF
an eisne pouiu uaus nler' porh WEI
iiesuay. MIS-. i1oilaho is uaughtei
OF Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Hinecker, OF
this city.
Farnoars hrirg ~ your ,,r,,.,,r,
th,t !. ~ naed =, rana,r W. o..
now raadv ~ ,nho,star .na r.na,,
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T. D. Evers Upholstering Company
sos South Third avenue.
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W cato ot INC rentr,I CShrrch ~
Christ tomorrow Misc Alfredo Ruseh
viii rendar violin solo .aThe own
ershtn ard T.ord.htn or 1asus. /. III.
noorring .rhiact Tho church with =
welcome like your mothers. Conn
mittee.
The CONGREGATIONAL church extends
a special invitation 10 ali parents to
bring their Young people. and teach
org. their friends to the service Mt II
O'clock on SUNDAY ana at In tho
afternoon. church achool nj 1890
See other column for themes. Com
mittee.
Mrs Samuel a Kenda1, n,
,Meversdala. Pa wife 81 c,ongressmar
Kendall. Of Pennsylyania. spent the
dav IN the CITY. being an route from
Des Moines. where she attended Tho
Star Legion convention IL. Idscu,,n,,
where abe VIII visit her sister. Mrs
r. 4. tThurber
Tn huv,rg VOW foT .,,i+ ao,,,t ,va,,
until the last minute 40 Won will
have to content Yourself WITH q hand !.
me-down hut come IN aar,y md have
M make Won a .uit to your. measure
for Ieas money and with far NOR,
satisfa ction. NATIONAL Ta,lors AR
Cleaners. over strand rheater.
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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-09-18

Kissell 40 for sale. Good condition.
right price. Write LIS. care Times
Republican.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-09-18

A forty room modern hotel for sale.
Excellent location. Write J-1S, care
Times Republican
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-09-18

DR.. Graham, osteopath. Masonic
Temple.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-09-18

There are 5000 species of grasses,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-09-18

DR.. Gordon. ostcopath and obstetri
clan. .210 Masonic Temple. phone Is.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-09-18

Farmers, bring In your furniture
that IL in need OF repair. We are
now ready to upholster and repair
furniture of any kind Phone 1647.
T. d. Evers Upholstering Company.
sos South Third avenue.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-09-18


Close-in corner for sale. See clas-
sified ad page. j. Tuffree, fremont
block.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-09-18

Last day Of the conference year at
the Methodist church tomorrow. The
pastor will preach both morning and
evening. Topics, "The Man Of Two
Countries" and THE Eight Hour
| Day" A full choir and Ralph Pyke
at the organ will assure us a fine
| musical program. Strangers in the
city are cordially invited to worship
1 with us. Committee.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-09-18
CITY IN BRIEF
Bring watches in to Hodges.
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DR.. Cora w. Choate, physician.

DR.. Lynn, dentist, 1872 West
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-09-18

Mrs. Samuel A. Kendall, of
Meyersdale, Pa. wife OF Congressman
Kendall. Of Pennsylvania, spent the
day In the city. being en- route from
Des Moines, where she attended the
Star Legion convention TO, Idse,ina,
where ahe will visit her sister, Mrs.
r. "A. Thurber.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-09-18

Fresh oysters. Nordskogs Banner
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-09-18

Suicide Is the evening subject of
Mr.. Cato at the Central Church of
Christ tomorrow. Miss Alfredo Busch
Will render a violin solo. The own
ership and Lordship OF Jesus is the
morning subject. The church with a
welcome like your mothers. Com
mittee.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-09-18

In buying your fall suit. don't wait
until the last minute, so You will
have to content yourself with a hand :
me-down, but come in early and have
US make you q suit to your measure
for less money and with far NOR
satisfaction. National Tailors aat
Cleaners. over Strand Theater.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-09-18

The Congregational church extends
special invitation to all parents to
bring their young people. and teach
crs. their friends to the service at II
o'clock on Sunday and at s In the
afternoon. Church school at 10:30.
See other column for themes. Com
mittee.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-11-19

As previously told in these columns
a bill is to be introduced to redivide the
districts on the basis Of
22O 900 inhabitants, adding 40 members
to the already large house of repre-
sentativcs. There are Two views on this
question. To many Vermonters such
an increase would bs welcome because
it would insure the state two repro
-entativcs. Several other states may be
,xDacted to favor it for similar reasons
IS it would increase the number of con-
.ressmen in some of the larger states
his is the view of local selfishness.
The New York World says it would
he much wiser to reduce the number Of
congressman by 100 ard goes on to show
hat in the smaller congresses of the
7ast there has been a larger percentage
# prominent men who brought the house
o a greater standing and influence than
the present large and unwieldy body
1t thinks it is time to stop placating
states of slowest growth and giving the
larger states more congressman than
they need and time to begin building q
smaller and a stronger house.
This appeals as the better policy from
a national stand point. The country
needs Improvement in the quality rather
than the quantity of its congressman.
Experience shows states are not harmed
by reduction in their number of con-
gressmen. Years ago Vermont had three
members in congress but it Jared no
better than it has since the number was
reduced to two. Might it not fare as
well with one strong man in the house?
The influence of every small state is
safcguarded, and of every large state
limited, in the senate where each state
has two members. The senate, it must
be admitted, overShadows the house in
ability and the limit of its size is in
some degree responsible for its superior
ity. No matter what the popular house
may enact, its work goes to the sen
ate for Judgment and approval before be
coming effective. This leads to the opin-
ion that it is unwise to increase the
cost of the popular chamber when it is
impossible to give it increased power in
legislation, 1t is true the senate is
checked by the house as much as the
house is by the senate, but is the check
of numbers as effective as a check of
ability?
These are some of the questions that
should be answered before a larger and
more expensive house of representatives
IS forced upon the country, and in their
Judgment felt by his representatives in
congress.