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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-10-11
NEW LONDON TRAGEDY.
William Flam Arrested on suspicion
of Shooting Jennie Lee.

of shooting Jennie Lee.
Mount Pleasant, oct. n.-Sheriff
Putnam went down to New London last
evening and arrested William Flam on
a charge of attempting to shoot Miss
Jennie Lee, in New London, last even
ing. In company with Marshal A1agin-
mis-, of New London, he went to the
home of Mr.. Flam, couple or three
miles north of New London. and found
William Flam just going to bed. He
was taken to New London before Jus
tice A. NJ. Cornwel, where he was held
for preliminary examination to appear
there this forenoon at 10 o'clock, under
bonds of 800, and not giving the same
last evening he was taken to- Jail. This
morning he was released before Justice
Van Beck, of this city, on giving the
bond, with G.. Jericho and John H. Jeri-
cho as sureties. The preliminary exam
nation has been postponed until to-
morrow afternoon before Justice Corn
we'll, in New London.
The condition of Miss Lee today is
Improving. The wound is not serious
one in itself, and will not likely prove
troublesome, but the shock is a severe
one on the young lady. The whole af-
fair is a most unfortunate one and has
created whole lot of excitement in
that vicinity and much interest here.
The two young people had been going
together for some time prior To last
spring. 1t is not known here what evil
ldence the state viii have on the pre-
liminary examination. but it is under
stood the defense will be an alibi and
THAT he was home all that evening.
| The love affairs of William Flam and
Miss Jennie Lee have attracted consid-
cradle attention throughout the coun-
TRY on account of the very uncommon
legal proceedings that have been nsti-
tuted therefrom A suit is pending in
| the district court of Henry county in
(which Mr.. F'lam asks $1,000 damages for
breach of promise of marriage, and in
| the federal court at keokuk is filed a
petition in bankruptcy by Miss Lee
Through her attorneys, which, If
| granted, viii have the effect of releas-
ling her from any financial obligations
/ that may grow out Of the breach of
promise case
At this time mystery surrounds the
case and several peculiar phases are on
the tongues of the people Much regret
is felt in regard to the matter on ac-
count of the suffering it brings to sew
eral highly respected families. Hasty
! Judgment is being wisely suspended by
4 the people. but it is hoped that speedy
1 Justice will overtake the guilty one,
whoever he may be.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-10-11
workmen scarce at Ames.
.ial 10 Times-Republican.

Special to Times-JSepuDlcan.
Ames, Oct. 11.-Building in this city
has been greatly retarded because of
the scarcity of workmen. Several large
residences are contemplated and Will be
erected as soon as it is possible to Sc
cure men. Two recently mentioned are
by Z. III. Schleiter and w. l.. Sutton.
DR.. Stewart Hutchison has returned
from New York with his wife. They
were recently married and will make
their home in Ames.
District court convenes at Nevada
next week There are several cases OF
more than local interest on the docket,
among the most important of which is
the case of Yancy and Smith, the sup
posed murderers of the Great Western
brakemen near Marshalltown, who are
held here charged with the attempted
murder of Northwestern Conductor
Hicks at Kelly.
Mrs. S. A. Biglow has returned from
an extended visit in the east. She spent
several weeks with her daughter, Miss
Pearl Biglow, at New Haven, where she
is attending physical cultural insti-
tute, and several weeks with relatives
in Vermont.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-10-11
I0wANS MARRY AT MANILA.
Miss Ruth Hobby Journeys to the
Philippines TO Wed soldier

Miss Ruth Hobby Journeys to the
Philippines TO We'd soldier
Lover.
Iowa City, Oct. IA cablegram was
received in Iowa City yesterday which
announced that Lieut.. George S. Gibbs
and Miss Ruth Hobby. We're united in
marriage in Manila Monday. Both of
the contracting parties are known to
many people in Iowa. The groom was
former student of the S. u. 1. and one of
the captains in the battalion while here,
When the war broke out he enlisted in
his country's cause and is now stationed
in the far-away Philippines, where he
is member of the signal corps of Gen.
Macarthur. Twice since he enlisted
as private he has been promoted for
bravery on the field of battle. He was
the man whose efforts kept open the
communication between Dewey's fleet
and the land forces during the opera
tions about Manila. Some weeks ago
Lieut.. Gibbs sent for his sweetheart,
Miss Hobby whom he had left when
wars alarm called him away. and she,
LOBBYING the summons sailed from Van
|couyer on Sept. IL to join her future
husband, who was battling for his
country. Reaching Hong Kong on Oct.
Is, she Immediately set sail for Manila,
land, arriving there yesterday was inn
lmediately united in marriage to him for
whom she had braved the danger of an
Iocean voyage half way around the
world. Miss Hobby Is the daughter OF
DR.. C. NJ. Hobby, of this city. and has
been one of the social leaders of the
city. In the romantic journey she car
ried with her the best wishes of hum
ldreds of friends and the prayers of her
acquaintance for a safe voyage across
the great ocean, and today on the wings
of thought hundreds of congratulations
are speeding towards Mr.. and Mrs.
lGibbs in their far-away home.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-10-11

one Of the most desperate convicts in.
the penitentiary and the orders from
the warden We're to shoot him If he Of
fered any resistance. The amount Of
money involved is small, and even
though 1t were larger 1t would be small
compensation for the risk run to at
tempt the capture OF such a desperate.
The officers will hardly feel like endan-
gering their lives hereafter. It was a
small piece of business, beating the
sheriff out Of his just charges for
boarding the prisoner. This was money
paid out Of his own pocket. as we'll as
that paid for bus hire.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-10-11
insane Mans DEED.
Ties Six Little Children to a Rope
and Attempts to Drown
Them.
Victims Escape and the Would.be
Murderer Takes Poison to End
His Life.
Suspect Arrested in the Murder Case
At New London Short Iowa
Specials.
peclal to Times-Republican.

SpeCldl 10 llIIleS-ieel1upiiCdu.
Clinton, Oct. 11.-Hans christensen,
of Savanna, Hl.,while insane tied his six
little children to a rope, with the inten-
ton of drowning them in Plum river.
The children broke loose and escaped
in the darkness. The man made a des-
perate attempt to recapture them, but
failed. Christensen, being frustrated,
returned home and drank the contents
of bottle of carbolic acid. After swal-
lowing the fatal dose he went to a
neighbours and told what he had done.
Physicians were summoned. but to no
avail, and after a few hours of terrible
suffering he died. His wife died six
months ago, leaving six small children
in poor circumstances. He became in
sane from brooding over his misfor-
tune. Christensen formerly resided al
Sabula, Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-10-11
Gilman.
Special to Times Republican.

Special to TimeS-RepupHcaH.
Gilman, Oct 1l.-Mrs. II. Sutherland
accompanied her sister, Mrs. Fisher, OF
Grinnell, to Toledo on Saturday on
visit to their sister, Mrs. w. Dexter,
and family. Mrs. Sutherland returned
Tuesday. Mrs Fisher remaining Tor a
longer visit
Rev. w. f. smedley returned from
conference at Waterloo yesterday, hay
ing been returned to his pastorate here,
TO the gratiiicatlon of all our citizens.
Rev. c. L. Hammond drove TO lie
Grand with his family on Monday to
visit his fathers family
A mass meeting of our citizens is
called for Friday evening at the opera
house to consider the advisabiitH OF
securing a course OF entertainments
for the ensuing season.
Miss Bessie Carney came UP from
Grinnell and spent Sunday at home
The gentle rain of last night and TINS
morning sufficed TO settle the intoler-
able dust OF the past week and IS q
blessed promise OF more to follow.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-10-11
FOR A DEEP WATERWAY.
at Peoria Favors Canal
From Chicago to the Mississippi.


Peoria, Oct. IF. A. Ockerson, a
delegate from st. Louis to the deep
waterway convention, which began in
Peoria yesterday, introduced set of
resolutions which indicates that the
delegation from the city at the other
end of the big bridge is ready to act
with Chicago to forward the project for
a deep waterway from Lake Michigan
to the Mississippi river. The resolu-
tons read as follows:
I'm order to reap the benefits of an
improved waterway from the great
lakes to the Mississippi river it is es-
sential that the Improvement of that
|stream should be carried to the highest
possible degree of perfection which en-
gineering skill can attain. The great
Importance of the Mississippi as COM
mercial highway, the extent Of the in
terests dependent upon it and affected
| by it and its influence on the general
prosperity of the country are such as to
deserve the most liberal treatment at
the hands of the general government.
to the end that its Importance may be
made 80 complete that it will furnish
| at all times an unobstructed route to
the open sea for the surplus products
| of the Mississippi valley.
Eve hereby petition our senators and
personalities in congress to use their
best efforts to secure such appropria
ltions and provide such a board of engi-
neers as may be deemed essential for
the purpose of making surveys and es-
| Inmates from Lake Michigan to the
mississippi river, prepare plans and es-
Inmates and inaugurate the work of
Improvement named in these resolu-
Etions.
The delegates from the lower Illinois
river want the convention to take up
the subject of the removal of the fed
eral dams at La Grange and Ramps
Vile. This is germane to the subject,
for the dams must go if the deep water
4 way project is to be realized. They
want the convention to petition con-
Igress to order the Immediate removal
of the two federal dams and 10 pay
the valley land owners for the damage
to crops caused by the high water level
maintained by the dams.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-10-11
EASILY PROVEN.
There is Not the slightest Necessity
for Leaving Marshalitownt TO Look
for Proof.

for Proof.
The experience given below by this
We'll known citizen Of Marshalltown is
easily proven. The proof he offers for
his convictions can safely be left with
the reader. 1t is a difficult matter to
describe an aching back or any of the
ills caused by disordered kidneys. How
10 cure the trouble is of much more
Importance. and the most exacting
resident of Marshalltown cannot ask
for any better authority on this point
than that given by Mr.. f. F. Frederick.
of ITO South First avenue, who says:
II received ample proof through ex-
perience that Doan's Kidney Pills
quickly end backache. I was subject to
aches at times and as they increased
in severity, I sought a remedy to
strengthen the kidneys and restore
them to proper action was advised
to try Doan's Kidney Pills and pro-
cured box at Mcbride & Wills drug
store l found them very valuable
remedy. i have had two slight returns
only, but a dose or two ended the pains
| in very short time"
For sale by all dealers. Price 80 cents
Foster Milburn Company, Buffalo. n
Y, sole agents for the United States.
| Remember the name, Doan's, and
take no substitute.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-10-11
COMPULSORY EDUCATION.
Iowa Federation of women.s Clubs
Working to secure a Law.

Iowa Federation of Women.s Clubs
Working to Secure "a Law.
Des Moines, Oct. lin pursuance of
the action of the last biennial conyen-
tion of the Iowa Federation of Wom-
ems Clubs the educational committee
of that organization-Nlrs. Lymna NJ
Hurd, Dubuque: Mrs. Josephine ID.
Remley, Iowa City, and Mrs. Flora K.
Sammis. LeMars-has prepared petit
ton for general circulation which will
be presented to the next general as
sembly and which will pray for the en-
actment of a compulsory educational
law in this state. AT the meeting of
the state federation in Burlington last
May the following resolution was
adopted:
That compulsory education for the
state shall be the object to engage the
concentrated efforts of the state feder-
alton the next two years, and that a
committee be appointed to formulate
methods of work.
Over 1000 signatures have been se-
cured to the petition.
The passage of a compulsory law in
kentucky SO enlarged school attend
ance as to require the number of teach
law in Illinois, says Superintendent
Edwards. brought 10000 children from
the streets into the schools of Chicago.
and the enrolment throughout the
state was doubled The educational
committee of the federation says: 1T is
our glory that the United states is the
only one great nation that spends more
for education than for war. While
Gov 4 for
education, and England 6 to /, the
United States gives 4 to l for education.
Fifteen years ago our own state had a
lower percentage of illiteracy than any
state in the union. Notwithstanding
this, the census returns for 1890 showed
! 1t to be increasing faster throughout
the states than the percentage of popu-
| ation. We must have law for COM
pulsory education. and there must be
individual effort to create a public
| opinion strong enough to give us this. y
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-10-11
refused to Pay Reward.

Vinton, Oct. 11.--Sheriff Theissen re-
ceived letter from Warden Hunter
last Saturday. notifying him that the
state board of control had ordered him
not to pay him (Thiessen the reward
of $50 for the capture of the escaped
convict, Jones. This is done. SO the let
ter said, upon the ruling of the attorney
general. The board of control also re-
fused to allow the sheriff his charges
for the board Of the prisoner and money
paid for bus fare. This was done on
the board g own motion. This is mighty
Door consolation for Sheriff Thiessen.
Deputy Marshal Seely and the posse
that helped them. Convict Jones was
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-10-11
Killed by His Hogs.

Lincoln, Neb., Oct. 11.-John O. L.
Barton, a farmer, who for many years
lived in Chicago, was killed by hogs in
his pasture near here late Monday
night. He was 6s years old and in his
feeble condition was unable to fight off
the animals. Some years ago while de-
Tending himself from an attack of
burglars, who tried to rob a Chicago
store in which ne was stopping. Mr..
Barton was shot and left for dead. He
was in the hospital for two years and
never fully recovered.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-10-11
Mai. Lacey Iowa City.

Iowa City, Oct. 11.-Congressman La
cey opened the republican campaign
here last night and was greeted by a
large and enthusiastic audience. He
spoke on all the questions in the Iowa
campaign and made the meeting a sue
scessful one. On the stage sat Senator
C. S. Ranck. for the first time in his life
a guest OF honor at a republican rally.
Kokomo, Ind-Miss Gertrude Ticen,
aged IS. a well-knewn school teacher
was burned to death while using coal
oil in lighting fire.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-10-11
FIRE AT PETERSON.
Compton's Livery Barn Burned and
Park Hotel Damaged.


Peterson, Oct. 11.-Fire was discov-
erred in one of the rear managers of j. G.
Compton's livery barn, and before the
hose could be laid the entire barn was
mass Of flames There We're eleven head
of horses in the barn and four were
burned. Most of the horses were gotten
out, but would break away and run
back. In one case man led out three
head and at the door two broke away
and ran back into the fire. Four horses.
every buggy, harness and everything
else in the barn We're destroyed. The
estimated loss is about $4,000, with no
insurance. The Park Hotel, next to the
barn, was damaged about $500, while
the fine hotel fixtures were ruined by
water and fire and the rough handling
in moving. This loss is fully covered
IN, iy,cpropco
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-10-11
A New Priest for Ottumwa.

Ottumwa, Oct. 11.-Father Kelley, of
Parnell, has been appointed by Bishop.
Henry Cosgrove to succeed the late
Father Kreckel as pastor of st. Mary's
Catholic church in this city. Father
Sueppel, who has been in charge of the
parish since the death of Father
Kreckel, was not in the city yesterday,
and his future plans are not known. st.
Mary's parish is one of the oldest and
wealthiest in the state Quite natur-
ally there has been considerable con-
test for the appointment which has
fallen to Father Kelley. Father Suep-
pei is very popular among the members
of st. Mary's parish, and they may
make an effort to retain him. but as
| the rectory is an irremovable one, an
older priest had to be appointed to the
Vacancy. Father Kelley will assume
charge Of the parish in about two
weeks,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-10-11
Cousins to speak at Nevada.
Special to Times-Republican.

Nevada. Oct 1.-THE republican
campaign will open in Nevada on Fri
day evening, October 10, with a speech
by the silver tongued orator. Hon. r. G..
Cousins, congressman from the Fifth
Iowa district. There will be music by
the Nevada band and the county CEN
trail committee Is doing all it can to
make the occasion one long to be re-
membered.
The infant child of Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Montgomery, of Milford town
ship, died Sunday and was buried yes
terday.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-10-11
Adven,ists ut Arnes.
10 r,imes-Republican.

Special TO IIIIltS-fNtpuUIICdII.
Ames, Oct 1.-THE Seventh Day Adj
yentists, who have been holding tent
revival meetings here for the last three
weeks. have decided to secure a church
at this point. They have several loca-
tons under consideration and will
probably buy the Congregational frame
church. which has been moved into the
street to give way to the new brick
structure now building on the old site.
Do you know consumption Is prevent
able? Science has proven that. and also
that neglect is suicidal. The worst cold
or cough can be cured with Shiloh'a
Cough and Consumption Cure. Sold on
positive guarantee for over nifty years,
Sold BY Mcbride g Win Drug Co.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-10-11
A Webster City Fire.

Special to mes-Repubiican.
Webster City. Oct. 1.-THE residence
of j. l.. Seigel prominent merchant in
this city, was badly damaged by fire
and water yesterday. A gasoline stove
in the kitchen exploded, throwing fire
In all directions. and it worked into the
upper story. The fire company had a
hard fight, but subdued the flames be-
fore the building was burned down.
Most of the household goods were saved.
The building was insured for $3.50,
which will hardly pay the loss.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-10-11
Ei.ht Horses burned.
to Times-Republican.

'SIeClaI 10 II1Ilts- fttVuUI1cstII
Boone, Oct. ia stable belonging to
Winston Bros. & Dear. contractors for
grading on the Boone-Ogden cutoff,
caught fire yesterday at noon and
burned to the ground, burning up eight
horses belonging to Winston Bros. and
six to c. Il. Potter. living south of JEFF
ferson. The fire broke out at noon at
graders camp No. 1 while the graders
We're at dinner and was not discovered
until the fire had gone too far to be
cbaclxad
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-10-11
EQUAL Suffrage state Convention.

Mason City. Oct. 1.-THE equal suf-
fragists of the state commenced three
days session here yesterday. The at
tendance is not as large as was ex-s
pected, although the larger cities of the
state are represented by two or more
delegates. Among those present of ma
tional notor;ety are: Mrs. Carrie Lane
Chapman-C Gait. Rev. Anna Shaw, both.
of New York. and Miss Hay, of Phila-
delphia. State President Eveline III.
Belden is presiding over the sessions.
Last nights welcoming addresses We're
made by Mayor Brett, Mrs. John d..
Glass, Col. McConlogue, Mrs. James e..
Blythe. DR.. Chaffee and Professor Sale
The attendance of our townspeople is
[large.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-10-11
Stole SAFE and MI
Burglars Enter q Store at Fairfax
and Carry Away the Iron
Safe.
Taken Half q Mile From Town and
Blown up Eight Watches
Secured.
Women's Club Federation Take up
Work Of Securing Compulsory
Education Law.
Special to Times-Republican.

SpeclaT TO T1mes-Repu blican.
Cedar Rapids Oct. 1.-THE general
store of Gahan & voral, at Fairfax. was
burglarized last night. The iron safe
was taken half a mile from town and
blown up. The thieves secured four gold
and four silver watches.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-10-11
NEW TRAFFIC AGREEMENT.
Transcontinental Business to Be
Handled Through Sioux City.

SpeclaI TO T1mes-Republcan.
Sioux City, Oct. 1.-THE Great
Northern. Sioux City & Northern and
Union Pacific have concluded arrange
ments to handle trans-continental bust
ness through here. The Union Pacific
will start trains october 16.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-10-11
a state Center Wedding.

Special to Times-Republican.
State Center Oct. I.-At the home of
Mrs. Henry Gilbert last evening, Rev.
Kiser, of the Presbyterian church, off
cating. occurred the marriage of Miss
Mary Gilbert to Mr. Charles Brimhall.
of Saylor The nuptials We're witnessed
by number of the relatives and
friends of the bride and groom. The
bride has been a resident of State Cen
ter nearly al! her life, and is very
popular young woman. Mr. Brimhall
is brother of Mr.. S. NJ. Brimhall OF
this place, and is engaged in the drug
business at Saylor.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-10-11
Money for a Bankrupt,s Debts.

Sioux City, Oct. I.-TItIe TO the DIG
ranch in Woodbury. county purchased
last year by Governor L. NJ. Shaw. j.
Ct. Shumaker and others from D. II.
Skinner and others is about to be
cleared up. A suit has just been decid-
ed in the district court in Sioux City
that the $1,000 still in the hands of Mr..
Shumaker as part Of the purchase
price for the land must be turned over
to p. A. Sawyer. trustee in bankruptcy
for d. H. Skinner, a bankrupt, for the
benefit of creditors. This action will
not hurt the owners of the land, but 1t
means that Skinner will not get this
much of his money, as it will be applied
toward the payment of his debts now
in judgment in Woodbury. county.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-11-17

hose 10 TO 20 feet long for hand use. pro-
yided with rose and stop cock, branches
from the main barrel pipe.
The derrick is built directly on a plat
form five by eight feet made of flooring
and SO slanted as to drain TO one side,
SO the substance used can be collected
iu q trough and poured into a lower
barrel sunk IN the ground. From the
lower barrel there is pipe running 10
the upper one. which is provided with
a pump. There is also a narrow chute
leading to the derrick through which
the cattle pass.
The dip is mixed in the lower barrel
and is then pumped into the upper one.
An animal is driven on the platform
and the dip allowed TO play on 1t for
one minute, while so doing the hand
hose is used between the thighs and
ON the brisket and lower parts Of the
body. The dip that runs of the animal
Is caught in the lower barrel and
pumped up, thus preventing much
waste. Trash must be kept out or 1t
will clog the nozzle; this can be done
by using a cloth strainer on the upper
barrel.-Farm and Home.