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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-12-26
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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-12-26
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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-12-26


Burt Wilson, the brother Of the some
what more notorious Mouroe Wilson,
was arrested Saturday evening b. City
Marshal Jones upon a charge of break
ing and entering and this afternoon
was brought before Mayor Pierce for a
hearing. He waived examination and
was bound over to the grand jury in
the sum OF 5000 which he could
not furnish. Wilson is accused of en-
tering the A. G. DAILY home and steal
ing two large shades from the gas jets.
1t is alleged he disposed of these, to-
gether with three others, presumably
stolen, to Lon Robinson. The alleged
theft occurred Thursday night and the
articles were sold Friday night. Wilson
not long ago served an eight months
sentence in the Mahaska county jail at
Oskaloosa upon a larceny charge.
Enter Business College day or night.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-12-26

The" Cherry Pielers company ar
rived in the city this morning from
Cedar Rapids.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-12-26
Enter. Eusiness college Jan. /.

l's hl.snle syrup and golden drip ara.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-12-26

II. e. Simkins. undertaking exclusive
y. Second door west of postoftlce.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-12-26
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a Wise Woman.

Manager Speers says that he is
negotiating with the managers of "a
Wise Woman for return engagement
Of one night. He says there is very lit
tie chance of the company having a
date open. No matter. let them know
we are on earth. We may catch them
on their return. You must remember.
twas wind that made Chicago. Keep
blowing your horn
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-12-26

Lewis Dennis, Salem, Ind. says:
s'iKodel Dyspepsia Cure did me more
good than anything ] ever took IT d.
gests what you eat and can not help but
cure dyspepsia and stomach troubles.
All druggists.
Carlsbad current., 1899-12-02

Beevllie. Tex, Nov. as-News Of the
fearful work OF a stroke Of lightning
during the storm Of rain, hail and
wind west OF here Thursday evening
has reached here. The lightning
struck chimney 10 the residence OF
"r. W. r. Meadows, a prosperous
Eier living ~ Iopora. about fifteen
miles west Of this city. wrecked that
odlnce and gave the whole family a
terrible shock
Two OF the occupants OF the home
Miss Jessie Caldwell a young lady
school teacher. and walter Meadows a
son OF the owner Of the premises, were
so badly injured ne 10 be beyond hopes
OF recovery.
Tho hair on the side Of Miss Cald-
Wells head vas snged and lts color
completely changed. The steel stays
in her corset were burst out and curl
ed up like clock springs, and were also
the hair pins In her hair. The shoes
were torn from her feet into shreds
and her body was severely burned and
marked. She was unconscious for hours
after the stroke
One OF young Meadows legs was par
alyzed and terribly burned. and the
shoes were also torn from his feet.
Both he and Miss Caldwell complain
Of intense pains in the lungs and chest.
There were Ave persons In the house
at the time. but these two were the
only one TO sustain serious injuries
A clock on tho mnntelplece was riddled
into a thousand pieces.
Carlsbad current., 1899-12-02


Frankfort. KY, Nov. 2s- Senator ne
boo left for Washington at 8 o'clock
last nlght and after his departure a
story emanatlng from Republican cir
cles was put abroad thot In the event
ioohcl ls given a certificate OF election
by the state board Of election commits
Hiouors by throwing cut Of Jefferson.
Knox and johnson counties. Senator
Deboc. Gov. Bradley, Cen Taylor and
other Republican leaders will unite In
an appeal TO President Mckinley TO de-
clare martial law IN Kentucky, recog-
nizint Taylor as governor aud trpport-
ing his administration. Senator Deboe
stated 10 a newspaper man that he
felt confident no emergency would
arise requiring the assistance OF the
Federal authorities, but lntlmated that
he had assurances that Federal aid
could be had n II became necessary.
There was no change in the sltua-
ton here yesterday on either side, The
expected move OF Goebel LADDERS 10 take
the gubornatorlal controversy into the
courts prior to It's handling by the
state election board has not material
lied so far and many believe II has
been abandoned.
Tho story that jefferson and Elliot
county returns had been mysterious
! ~ lost or tampered with "a not credit
cd here. as should this occur dupll-
cate certificates could be easily obtain
ed and the theta OF the originals
would not affect the result
The hotels OF the city are slowly NIL
ing up with visiting Republicans and
Domocras from many parts Of the
state. The report that Warden LIllard
under the direction Of the Goebel lead
ers is armlng conyIcts and preparing
10 take the Ooebel side In the event
Bradley calls out troops Saturday Il
absolutely unfounded II Is probable
the sitting OF the state election board
will extend over several days and 4
Ia stated that the Democratic commits
sloners will refuse 20 begin convass
ing the returns in the event Bradley
places a military guard over them.
Carlsbad current., 1899-12-02

Amarillo. Tex, Nov. 27.-The third
meeting Of the Panhandle Live Stock
association was called 10 order by Chair.
man Thomas Connel OF Canadian. The
attendance was large. the opera house
being packed, cattlemon from nearly
every point above the quarantine line
putting In an appearance
This organization was instituted last
September with a membership of twen-
ty-olght It's roll call amounted to 15O
and twenty new names wer added It's
objects are Of purely protective char
actot, being similar In their main fea-
lures 10 the Texas Cattle Ralsers asso-
citation OF Fort Worth, the organization
binding itself 20 prosecute al cases OF
cattle theft, destroying OF brands.
"mayerloklng' and any other ofenso
entaillng loss when brought 10 lts no
tice by a member.
The address Of welcome was delly-
cred by Lieut.. Gov browning. and was
an able appeal for combination among
cattle growers and concerted action.
Mr. Browning asserted emphatically
that the organization was not In any
way antagonlstic In ita Views 10 any
similar body elsewhere. but proposed
working In concert with them for the
benefit OF the cattlcmcn and the ad-
vancement OF cattle interests through
out Texas and nelghborlng sections
lie was followed by Chairman Connoll
William Harold, Col G, Goodnight and
others, who also advocated harmony
between the various live stock organl,
aatlons in Texas and united effort, th,
aim OF each being The same. the pro
lection OF the cuttlcman aud the i'm
proyement OF his herds.
MIR, Goodnight was OF the opinion
that the grade Of stock now grazing II
panhandle pastures could not be sur
passed anywhere IN America for purl,,
OF blood taken az a whole. aud tha
each year showed visible Improvement
Mr., Harold also believed that thl
panhandle country would shortly be
come the home Of the finest bred cat
tie In the southwest. as In each seasol
It's ranges were more sought afte
by the growers OF high-priced stock.
A feature OF the meeting was Ga
presentation Of a proposal from th
tOklahoma Live Stock association b.
It's secretary. w. T. Bolton OF Wood
ward. to combine the two associations
tehir mutual interests being so neari
In common. Tho proposition was hel
over for consideration at the neS
meeting.
The association then adjourned {
meet AZ Canadian. Tex. the first Tue.
day In March. 1900
Carlsbad current., 1899-12-02

Rockpogt, Tex. Nov. ga heavy
northeaster slhuok this place about
o'clock yesterday evening and contin.
ued for an hour. then shifted 10 the
northwest and blew harder than ever
This wan accompanied by heavy rain.
Aout s o'clock tho wind went back
to the northeast and for about two
hours the hardest wind for years was
experienced. windows we're blown IN,
several boats went ashore, portions Of
some roofs we're blown away and nu-
merous fences were blown down.
A party o Hunters. headed by Hon,
A party OF hunters. headed by Hon
in the yachts Cannie aud Lone Star
we're out about seven miles below
town, and were forced to anchor Off
the night The wind blew 30 hard that
the yachts were unable TO make hnr'
Dor. which lay only about a half mile
away Tho party came into town rath'
er worn out.
News has reached here from Fulton
a small hshlng village. three miles ~
the bay, that nearly all the COWS In The
place we're driven into the bay by th,
wind and drowned Some horses suf
fered the same fate.
4 party who has been along the
beach estimates the number Of dead
animals At sevcnty-Gve, Tho loss %
these COWS ~ u hard blow to the pco
pie, being In many cases their onl!
mllch cows
Hon. Il. II. r. Green Il mp tho ba!
IN his yacht Mabel. on a hunting trlI
and while he. has not yet been hear,
from, stlll there Is no doubt that he ox
perlenced rough time
A party Just In from the west side o
the peninsula reports numerous cattl
drowned In the Lott and Lucas an
ocanyIew pastures,
Carlsbad current., 1899-12-02

Meridian, Tex, NOV, 2i,-About !
o'clock on Tuesday. Nov, 2l, tragedy
cccurerd at Smiths Bend In this coun-
ty twenty-five miles southeast OF Me-
ridlan, in which two men lost their
lives.
The names OF the deceased persons
were -- Kirkpatrick and John Crum.
w. T. Hlx surrendered TO the OH
cern yesterday as soon as they reach
ed his residence. and Immediately an
examining trial was begun, which last
ed until . o'clock w ednesday night.
The evidence showed that Kirkpat-
rick and Crum we're renters on Hlx's
place. and that a short time before tbs
homicide they had had a disagree
ment about some rent corn. neither
party wanted the other 10 gather Il
until tho matter was satisfactorily set
tied A fight ensucd and Iiix killed tho
other two
Carlsbad current., 1899-12-02

Austin. Tex. Nov Yesterday
morning at ii;Os, in the Travis county
fail, the negro Jim Davidson was hung
for the murder OF George W Engburg
and wife
Upon ascending the scaflold David
son confessed TO having committed the
murder and expressed sorrow for his
crime, but felt that he was going to
heaven. as he had made peace with his
Maker
Al ii;Os the trap was sprung by
Sheriff II. T.. white. and in thirteen
minutes Davidson was cut down dead
Davidson was executed for the mur.
der OF q. w. Engburg and wife near
Manor Travis county watrous. his
accompllce. was hanged some time ago
Carlsbad current., 1899-12-02

Hlisboro. Tex. Nov. 25.-T. 8. Cox.
superintendent OF tho city public
schools, has instituted parents meet
ings at the city schools Ills purpose
Ia to enlist more interest among par
ents in the education Of the children.
lie invites them TO take part In the dis
cusslons Of the duties and rotations
necessary 10 full understanding Of
what 10 best for the welfare and nd-
yanoement Of each pupil IN the school.
lie thinks the result Of the meetings
viii bring about better understand
Ing between teacher pupil and patron.
Meetings are held monthly az the
schools.
Carlsbad current., 1899-12-02
were Aeaulttsa

Omaha. Neb. Nov. 2s.-Corporsi
John s. Fair and Private Henry Jock
ems we're to-day acquitted by court
martial Of manslaughter the specific
charge being the shotlng and killing
OF a fleeing deserter, Private Samuel
Morgan OF the eighth cavalry. The
shooting occurred at La Platte. and az
the time the officials Of the county de-
clded the ends OF Justice would be
served II the military handled the ease,
The state will take Il up.
Carlsbad current., 1899-12-02

Corsicana. Tex, Nov. 2i-J. NJ. Bcr-
elnnls, a prominent cotton buyer IN
this city. was shot three timea and In
siantly killed at o;2O o'clock yesterday
afternoon on the corner Of East Collin
and Twelfth strets
The tragedy was Witnessed by quite
number OF people the streets having
the usual number OF people on them
for that hour
sheriff Allen was near the scene OF
tho killing at the time, and as he
hastened to where the shots we're hred
he Was met by Mr. Archie l.. Lots
peltch. another prominent cotton buy
er. and who up to a short time ago
was associated In business with Ber-
gines who handed him smoking re-
volved, four chambers OF which we're
empty, and surrendered himself 10 the
oficor and was Immediately taken to
the county Jail.
AZ an hour mentioned BergInnis was
feen in conversation with a man at
the foot Of the stairway that led TO
tho cotton once OF Lotspcich & Co.
and excited Language was being used.
A blow was passed and shooting began
At once.
AZ tho frat shot Bcrglnnis turned
and ran north on Tenth street end ~
he ran three more shots were fred. the
last shot being fred Just as he reached
the rear side door Of the grocery Of 8.
| NJ Ransome.
Berginnls staggered into the door
way and fell forward on his face. gasp
ed and died without speaking a word.
oflcers at once took charge OF tho
body and an examination OF II showed
three bullet holes, one Just at the top
OF tho breastbone near the center OF
the neck, one was IN the back on a line
with the heart. The bullet from this
wound passed sthrough the body. com
ing out near the left nipple, and the
third was about six inches below the
heart and on limo with Il.
-Four shots in all were fired.
Berglnnls had no pistol ON his per-
son. but when the body was examined
a small unopened pockot-knlfe was
taken from his hand BY City Marshal
Cole. The dead man was married, but
had no children. and came 60 Corsl-
cana rom south Texas.
lie was we'll known In Houston and
Galveston. where he was formerly en-
gagged in the cotton business.
Archie H. Lotspeich Is connected with
one OF the best families IN CorsIcana
and Ia the son OF James Lotspelch, the
well-known cotton buy~G
Carlsbad current., 1899-12-02

New York. Nov 2S.-A special TO the
World from Washington says the navy
department denies that the Ranger Is
TO leave San Francisco tor Manila un-
der sealed orders. The Ranger will
continue the work OF surveying aud
chatting the east coast Of Central and
South America. which was started by
the Thetis end discontinued because
Of the war with Spain. The placing Of
new guns Is not unusual.
Carlsbad current., 1899-12-02

Washington. Ark, Nov, 2s.-capt. g.
r. Benson. one OF the Hampstead
county's representative citizens and
father-in-law Of James X. Jones, was
waylald by a vicious negro nabed Ju-
Illus williams yesterday morning. Tho
negro had an alteration with one Of
Capt. Benson's wage hands Capt.
Benson interfered, saying he would
have the negro arrested The negro re-
tortod; Il You do, you viii never
make another "trip to town" The
captain came 10 Washington and in
formed the officers Of tho case. on his
way home he was attacked by the me-
gro from ambush Tho captain wheeled
In his saddle and shot the negro IN
the stomach, innlctIng mrlal wounds
Carlsbad current., 1899-12-02

Tyler. Tex. Nov. 25.-The announce
mont made on the streets yesterday
morning that there was a well-deyel-
oped case OF smallpox nt the Cotton
Belt hospital, brought here by an en-
ploye OF the road from Missouri,
caused some excitement Mayor Thorn
ton at once called the city council to-
gether TO discuss the situation. DR.,
Smith. chief surgeon OF the hospital
appeared before the board with assur-
ances that there Is no danger OF the
disease spreading
Carlsbad current., 1899-12-02

Galveston. Tex. Nov. 27.-Ike Lyons.
ed Mills and George Brown. three ne
gro prisoners. made their escape from
the county Jail
When the jallors went into the iron
house for the purpose of locking up
the prisoners for the night the negroes
who were concealed behind cot, selz-
ed n favorable opportunity and made
dash for the door. which was partly
open.
Once on the outside the negroes lock-
ed the jailors In. After getting out OF
the iron house they opened the door.
Carlsbad current., 1899-12-02
Hndyard Victor.

London. Nov. es-War office re-
celyed the following; Hlldyard from
Estcourt: made successful attack
Nov. 20 with three bnttollons. one
field battery. a naval gun and 700
mounted troops on the enemy occupy
ing Beacon hill. which dominates
William Grange and had interrupted
his communication. As a result OF
the operations the enemy ~ retiring
and the railway and telegraph lines
have been restored between Estcourt
and Weston. Our loss was about
fourteen killed and atty wounded,
Carlsbad current., 1899-12-02

Bouham, Tex. Nov, 2i.-E. v. Az
row OF this city. who has an extensive
hos raueh IN the northern part Of the
county near Red river went down IN
that vleinity yesterday, returning late
yesterday afternoon. lie says that
Red river WAS on the largest rise for
several years and that Il had over
flowed for a dlstancs Of two miles from
the bed. Several farmers have lost a
few hogs and sheep, but otherwise no
serious loss has been reported 30 far.
Carlsbad current., 1899-12-02

Loekheart. Tex Nov. 2s-Henry
Neal, prisoner ia The county fail. is
reported 10 BE- infected with a genu-
inc case OF smallpox, 30 pronounced
by Jail Physician John ~ Holt and
County Physician NJ r. Hendricks.
The prisonCr will al once be- isolated
and al prisoners removed from iail,
which Will be thoroughly fumlgaled.
Every effort viii be thoroughly made
by the authorities 20 prevent any
spread Of the disease. Neal has been
IN the jall i0r two or three weeks.
Carlsbad current., 1899-12-02

Corslcana. Tex. Nov 2i.-Another
ahipment Of mules bought in this mar
kei for tho British government for SER
vice IN the Transyaal was made from
hero 10 Fort Worth yesterday by An
derson a Johnson They will have two
carloads more IN day or two.
ana viii ship them 20 the same place
The purchase Of mules In this county
for the British government has been
large and by the time they are con-
cluded there will be no surplus 0f
than IN Navarro.
Carlsbad current., 1899-12-02

Denlson. Tex, Nov 25.-J. n. Vim
son. a eolored man. llyIng at SOC West
Walker street, brought down town
yesterday morning a twig containing
four well developed line June apples
that grew on tree az MS house. The
apples are perfectly formed aud good
specimens, and the owner OF the tree
says ho has about a peck OF good APP
Plies on the tree lie has raised big
crop OF fne June apDlea OF the same
tree this season.
Carlsbad current., 1899-12-02

Memphls. Tenn, Nov. 2s.-The fght
last night at the auditorium between
CASPER Leon Of New York and Johnnie
Ritchie OF st. Louis resulted in draw
after me fousih round had been fought
Leon broke his arm In the third round
aud upon the advice Of a physician at
tonding. the fight was stopped and the
feferea declared the contest draw
The fight. while II lasted, was one OF
the fastest aud best seen In Memphis
for years