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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-05-05
Picket.underI Arrest.

Sioux City, May 5.-Sam Pickett,
who was arrested at st. Louis two
weeks ago by the federal authorities.
was bound over to the grand jury Of
the United States court yesterday to
answer to the charge of using the mails
for fraudulent purposes. Pickett. it is
alleged. carried on wholesale swindling
operations thru the northwest last fall
and winter under the guise of theat-
rical manager. He advertised in nu-
merous paper for advance agents and
streasurers and from applicants he ex-
acted deposits. 1t is stated. and then set
them at work organizing companies. F.
u. Giles. the man responsible for Pick
cts arrest. was one of the managers
employed. He says he hired a COM
pany last winter. under the direction Of
Pickett. and ordered them to report at
yermillion. S. d.. TO open the season.
Pickett was to meet the company there
and take charge of 1t. The would be
actors came into yermiHion one by one,
waited there a day. two days. a week,
until they suspected something wrong
from Picketts failure to come. They
turned upon Giles. the man who deal,
with them directly. He in turn pre-
ferred charges against Pickett Pick
EFT claims that he acted entirely in
good faith.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-05-05
THIEF AND LEGENDARY.
Important Developments An the Mo
ran Fire Case ut Carroll.

Important Developments in the Mo.
ran Fire Case Mt Carroll.
Special to Times Republican.
Carroll, May 5.--Word has been re-
.ceived here that z. Hulet was arrested
at Story City with the missing team
from the Moran barn. which burned
Tuesday. It is also said that he had in
his possession q buggy stolen from b.
=. Lloyd Of this place. It will be remem-
bered that when the Moran barn burned
seven head out Of nine horses were
Pound burned to death in the ruins. Also
q number of cattle and some poultry.
besides large amount Of valuable ma
chinery. There seems to be no doubt
that Hulet took the team and then de-
lllberately burned the barn and with it
the remaining horses and other stock
and machinery Thisis the second time
Hulet has been concerned in horse steal
ing and 1t is predicted that It will go
hard with him. with the added crime of
arson and incendiarism. The people are
thoroughly aroused.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-05-05
To Build Big church.

Dies Moines, May S. The members Of
Plymouth Congregational church are
looking forward with confidence to the
erection OF the finest church building In
Des Moines and Iowa, and Its compile
ton before another year goes past AT
meeting OF the members last evening.
held at the church, at the corner OF West
Seventh and Locust streets, a resolution
was adopted to '.at once take the neces-
sary steps looking toward tbs erection
of q new church edifice.,. A modern
structure. costing in the neighborhood
of $100. 900. Is contemplated. The adop-
ton Of the resolution was preceded BY
lstereopticon views OF different church
buildings. showing the plans and inter-
Tor and exterior views. Rev. sMr. Van
Horne lectured upon those lbuiidinss and
plans. and pointed out the fsatures Of
each: a magnificent stone sjrncture,
capable Of seating about 81 90 q mort
sahlN With Sunday school W - IN
- g ~ buildiuS. tnsfsad = = ~ q
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-05-05
clinton County Romance.

Special to Times-Republican.
Clinton. May 5.-William Jensen, of
Andover, this county, visited the faith
.erland last summer, and While there fell
in love with a pretty German girl. AZ
ter Jensen's return to America the at
tachment grew stronger. and after a
while the mall carried letter to the
fair maiden on the Rhine. containing a
proposal from William. His offer was
accepted and Miss Leonia Weigert, for
this was her name. started to this coun-
try to meet her lover. Thru misunder-
standing they failed to meet each other
and Jensen sought the aid, of govern
ment officials and after a long search
located his bride in New York. She
thought her lover true to her and, wom-
an like. would not return to her native
land. Explanations followed and the
romance came to an end by the couple
fulfilling their contract.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-05-05
Wants to become, : Bankrupt.

Special 70 Times- Republican.
Iowa Falls. May 5.-Walter. Neeson, a
former we'll known business man or this
county. has filed a petition i'll the fed
eral court at Cedar Rapids seeking the
benefits, that the bankruptcy Law Sc
cures to thoss financially stranded. Mir.
Neesen was formerly engaged in the
general merchandise business in Steam
boat Rock and claims that his debts,
from which he now seeks to escape liza
bility. were contracted during 1886, 1897
and 1895. He certifies that he has twen-
ty-nine creditors whose claims nsgre-
gate $S0s. and that all of the claims are
unsecured. His assets are $40 in cash,
SO worth of household goods and ST.
600 insurance policy. Mr.. Neesen is now
sclerking in store at Wellsburg.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-05-05

Special to Times-R publican.
Jewell, May ED Swift is tearing
down the small building opposite his
barber shop and is building onto the
rear end of his barber shop.
3. S: Millett's new dwelling is near
sly completed.
q. B. Hodnafield. day operator here.
has gone to Eagle Grove, where he will
accept a position as night operator,
which is considered a promotion.
Mr.. Sam L. Dime. of St. Peter, MIMI
has accepted a position as teacher of
the commercial branches. shorthand
and typewriting, at the Jewell Luther
an College.
g. NJ. zenor has purchased new
$1,000 soda fountain.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-05-05
Deatl,of ID. ". LorinR.

Grinnell, May SD. w. Loring, one
of the most prominent residents Of Os-
kaloosa. died Thursday at his home in
that city. Mr.. Loring was one of the
pioneer residents Of Iowa and bore an
active part in developing the natural
interests of this part of Iowa. He was
Interested In many large business en-
.terprises in Oskaloosa, including the
Oskaloosa National Bank. He held
several political offices during his life
and had wide state acquaintance.
His life is especially connected with
the history Of ,Mahaska and Poweshiek
counties.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-05-05
New Daptist church.
Special to Times-Republican.
Cedar Falls NAV -Tha rare

Special to Times-Republican.
Cedar Falls, May 5.The ceremonies
of laying the corner stone OF the new
Baptist church of this city will take
place at the corner of Washington mad
Seventh streets next Monday. May Z.
at 2::30 o'clock p. m. A splendid and
appropriate program has been pre-
pared. Rev John A. Earl, pastor ofsthe
Baptist church, Waterloo, will deliver
the address. \ large number of Bap-
fist people from the surrounding towns
and country Will be present.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-05-05
Wright County Convention.

Special to Times Republican.
Clarion, May 5.The republican coun-
5ty convention was held here yesterday
It was quite tame affair. S. A. Keller
was renominated auditor; r. c. Bras,
clerk; j. f. Ilson, recorder; J. G. Fem
terms.
decided to return to the primary eystem
of making nomination. in future, which
will prove to be very acceptable to the
voters OF the county.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-05-05
Death ORR. II. Fish.

Special to Times-Republican.
New Providence. May 5.word has
just been received here of the death Of
ID. H. Fish, of Spencer, Clay county.
Iowa, on the 18th lt. Mr.. Fish was an
early settler Of north Marshall, having
come there from Vermont in 1858. He
was an tive member OF the NJ. E..
church and was an active worker in
early times in helping to organize and
build UP the churches in north Mar
shall and south Hardin counties. He
was We'll known I'd the old settlers Of
these counties WHOM be sorry to
learn OF his demise
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-05-05
sent to lndspsndenpc:e

Mason City, May The board Of In
sane commissioners met yesterday
morning at the court house to take ac-
stion on the case Sof John Law, who
while In an insane frensy Tuesday
night attempted to take the life OF his
mother. One OF the principal witnesses
was little william Law, i. haif4brother
Of JOHNS. All evidence tended to shew
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-05-05

that ON the e4s Point OF killing his
mother the bo1 ~ probably incurably
insane. The board of control ordered
that he be taken to the asylum at In
dependence for treatment. The moth
1er. Mrs. Law, was somewhat improved
and is conscious part of the time.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-05-05
Interstate Orators.
to Times-Republican.

Special TO TIMes-KepubIican.
Cedar Falls, May 5.-A large delega
ton of the State Normal students left
Thursday night for the interstate ora
torical contest at Oshkosh, Wis. The
delegates We're Misses Arnold and
Pierce and James Boyle and f. c. HILL
The normal minnesingers also accom-
panied the delegates and will give a
concert at Oshkosh. These singers will
do themselves credit. and also will sus-
tain the normal reputation.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-05-05

Don't stay at home on account Of
that cold. Keep on with your work
and take Krause's Cold Cure. Sold by
w. H. Evans. druggist. 1l3 East Main
street. and George r. Powers. druggist,
I2s East Main street.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-05-05
KILLED ~ BASE BAIL.

Clinton BOY Dies from Effects of .
Blow Behind the Ear.s
Special to Times Republican.
Clinton, May 5.-Harold Hicks. a IA
,year-old son OF Conductor +. o. Hicks,
died here this morning, the result of be-
ing hit by a base ball two weeks ago
yesterday. He was watching a game OF
ball and was struck behind the ear. Last
Tuesday morning he complained of So
we're pains in the head and before night
became unconscious, remaining in that
condition till the time Of his death. Ply
.sicians say congestion OF the brain re-
alil+ed
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-05-05
kllled Bald Headed EAGLE.
1 to I'imes- RepublIcan.

Special TO Times-Repub1ican.
Cedar Falls. May 5.-Harry Fields.
son of William Fields, who lives three
miles from this city on the road to
8Grundy Center. shot large bald
headed eagle a few days since in the
grove on the farm. The bird measured
nine feet from tip to tip. 1t will be a
beautiful specimen for some institution.
1t Will probably be prepared by a taxi
dermist for the State Normal museum.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-05-05

"A soothing killer: Mull's Lightning
Pain Killer. First soothes any ache or
pain, internal or external. then kills IT.
Absolutely pure and safe. Invaluable
for sufferings of children. Twenty five
cents: Ask Mcbride = Will Drug Com.
pa1y.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-05-05
BIG FIRE At cARwIN.
Blaze IN T. j. Bserv,s store Does So.
rtous OamaRe.

rious Damage.
Special to imes-Republican.
Garwin; May 5:-A serious fire oc-
Cured here last night in the store of T.
~. Berry e Co. The fire started in the
front window about 10: 80 and about ST.
900 worth of goods were destroyed be-
fore the flames were extinguished. The
town has no fire protection, but the
citizens did good work and soon had the
blaze under control. The entire front
OF the store is ruined. The large plate
glass window was broken by the in
tense heat. The loss is covered by in
ssurance. Ed Berry. a brother Of the
proprietor was badly cut by falling
glass. His left wrist was slashed open
and the artery severed. A physician
was called and the wounds We're
dressed.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-05-05
cedar Fam. Notes..,..
Special to Times-Republican.

Special to Times-Republican.
Cedar Falls. May Cedar Falls is
represented at the Methodist Episcopal
conference now in session in Chicago,
ILL.,. by the presiding elder. Rev. j. c.
Magee, p. d. Rev. Knickerbocker, also
of this place, is in attendance.
The State Normal School board is
now in session at Normal Hill to decide
on plans for new buildings to be built
at once.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-05-05
Fired on DnR,o,es,,

Special to Times Republican.
Sac City. May 5.-The dagoes who
came TO this town to shovel gravel for
the Milwaukee have struck in earnest.
and gone back to Chicago. Seventy five
ago and before they Went to work they
demanded concessions from the railroad
company, and the company came to
their terms. But the more they got the
more they wanted. and the railroad got
tired of their quibbling and when the
dagoes demanded higher wages the LIST
of May the company told them to go,
and they went. Sac City is not sorry
that they have gone, for they benefited
the town very LITTLE. as they lived on
lmacaroni principally and bought Moth
ing here.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-05-05
Iowa Fnils hoy transferred.

ISptElaI8t TO SI1MeS-RepubIlcan.
Iowa Falls. May Sd. Frank Young.
a former Iowa Falls boy. and at one
time a resident of Eagle Grove, but the
past few years employed in the pay de-
spartment of the government. has just
been advised of his transfer to the pay
department of the navy. He served
several months in Cuba and the south
lern camps and his transfer to the new
department means that he will be sent
to the Philippines and will be given
orders here on the 18th. when he will
leave Immediately for Frisco to report
for duty. He Is Il popular young man
and his success is gratifying to many
friends here.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-05-05
Died suddenly.
il to Times-Republican.

Special to Times Republican.
Cedar Falls. May 5.--W. L. Cahill, a
barber. died suddenly at 1O:45 this fore
noon while in the hotel Office. He was
in apparently good health twenty min
sutes before his death, which occurred
in the hotel Office
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-05-05
lowan. snip Cnttle 10 Europe.
Special to Times Republican.

Special TO yTfmes-Republican.
Ewart, May S. Thursday Ewart
Bros. OF this place. shipped 100 head of
choice fat cattle to England. Mat
Ewart, Mat Mitchell and Nathan Clark
go with them. They will visit the old
country before returning.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-05-05
sABULA MAN MISSING.
wealthy stockman Named Cote
Disappears in CT icago.

Disnppears In Chicngo.
Special to Times Republican.
Clinton, May 5.-John Cotton. a
wealthy stockman from Sabula, disap-
peared in Chicago and no trace of him
can be found, notwithstanding that dill
gent search has been made for him. Cot
ton took a load of stock to Chicago, dis
posed of it and started for the station
down town. He never reached the de-
pot and nothing has been heard from
him. As he had large sum of money
on his person 1t is feared he has been
made way with. He was a man of good
habits and knew how to take care of
his money.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-05-05

Special TO Times-Republican.

Charlton, May 5.char!e. Essex.
charged with wrecking the Burlington
fast mail last fall, was today acquitted
on the second trial at Charlton. He was
Immediately arrested on a federal war
rant charging him with obstructing the
United States mail and taken to Des
Moines.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-05-05
VANcLEvE.

May 5.-R. c. Dickey. of MARSHALL
town. visited this section on business
Monday and Tuesday.
Dr.J. S. Gray, CT Rhodes. was bust
ness caller Saturday.
George w. Hahn and Court Me-
Broom. of Laurel, We're Logan Center
visitors Tuesday.
Will Yocom, formerly of this place,
but later of Hutchins, Iowa. is visiting
friends and relatives at this place this
week.
Ross and Harry Hopkins returned
from Bridgewater. S. D., Sunday,
where they had been called to attend
the funeral of their stepmother, Mrs.
w. o. Hopkins.
Master Tefft and Miss Della Francis
co, Of Marshalltown. visited at the
Frank Gowdy home Friday. They We're
accompanied home Saturday morning
their sister. Miss Elbia Francisco
and Master Lloyd Gowdy. Miss Fran;
cisco and Master Lloyd returned home
Sunday afternoon.
sDeWitt's Little Early Risers are the
finest pills ever used. j. Moore,
Millbrook. Ala. They quickly cure ali
liver and bowel troubles. All druggists.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-05-05
sac CITY /; News.


many OF them ready to plant corn, but
will not plant yet awhile because of the
cold weather. Small grain never looked
better at this time of year.
Editor s.. NJ. Stouffer, of the Sac Sun,
and G. E. Lane and wife are attending
the general conference of the Method
list Episcopal church, now being held
at Chicago.
DR.. s. E. Wilhelm is in attendance at
the Iowa State Dental Society conven-
ton at Dubuque.
The republican county convention.
was held at Wall Lake Tuesday Of this
week to select delegates to the state
convention. All was harmony, but no
resolutions or speeches We're made.
The candidates for the several offices
of the county made their announces
ments this week. All the candidates
have sought the nomination before. but
We're defeated, with the exception of
the clerk, who is after a re- nomination.
Strange to say it is probable that
none of the present candidates for the
nominations will have any opposition.
unless it be the candidate for county
recorder, who is Miss Belle Henton. II
is safe to say that she will be nomi-
mated whether She has opposition or
not, for she Is an exceptionally strong
candidate, we'll acquainted over the
county and eminently qualified for the
office.
The work on the canning factory is
being pushed rapidly. The office
building is completed and the husking
sheds are enclosed The Well, after be-
ing sunk to the depth of 378 feet, Will
furnish an ample supply of water.
Mr.. ID. w Loring, of Oskaloosa,
Who has had business interests in Sac
City for a number of years, died in the
former place yesterday morning. His
only son and heir, Frank Loring. con-
Quoted the large double store at this
place. and to him his large circle OF
friends here extend their sympathy.
Williams.
Special to Times-Republican.
Williams. May 5.-Fred and Ern
Ripley are visiting their old home here.
Fred expects to start for Spokane next
week.
The Methodists have filed in and i'm
proved the lot around the church.
j. g. Ney has sold out his painting
business to Ed johnson. of Alden.
NJ. Utley and wife and a.. w. Wilkin-
son and wife were visiting here the
first of the week.
Al Alaury and family started Monday
overland for Oklahoma.
Rev. Wylie has moved into the new
Presbyterian parsonage. purchased OF
w. F. tAIcAIurray. Mr. AIcAIurray has
moved into the Mrs. England resi-
dence.
w. F. McMurray has resigned his
management OF the Willis Lumber
Company and Mr.. Gardner now has
charge.
Mrand Mrs. George Lane were down
from Webster City Tuesday.
Sam DeForest. late section boss here
4 is now working in Illinois for the Mil.
\ waukee railroad.
John Wagner Of Alden, is the new
section boss here.
!. G: vey was at Des a1oines Thurs.
daE.
Dr. Boysen the dentist. was dowr
ifrom Webster City Wednesday.
| We had little frost Wednesda,
night. but have not heard of any dam
sage.
A second bank is being talked of here
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-05-05
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Williams. May 5.-Fred and Err
Ripley are visiting their old home here.
Fred expects to start for Spokane next
The colored American., 1900-02-17

Gov. Pinchback Says the Think
ing Young Men in Doubtful
States Cannot be Held for the
Republican Party Unless the
Administration Does Something
For Negro Protection,
The colored American., 1900-02-17
THE ooLoRED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. g.
czS85zna cz5Sz8|Hn!s:::ss: ST. s:5:::::: -

under Mckinley, Brother Greener.
Don't fret, but keep hammering away
on that jaw breaking language, and
when you do come home we'll see that
you get chance to work off a real Rus
Sian speech before one of our lyceums.
The colored American., 1900-02-17
THE NEGRO VOTE
IN THE NORTH.

IN THE NORTH
Gov. Pinchback Says the Think
ing Young Men in Doubtful
States Cannot be Held for th'
Republican Party Unless tn
Administration Does Something
| For Negro Protection.
Last Sunday Former Governor P. B
8. Piuchback of louisiana, affection
ately known as the "Dean of the Old
Guard" delivered an eloquent and
scholarly address before the Second
Baptist Lyceum on "The Negro in
Politics. He was listened to by one
Of the largest audiences that has re-
Gently assembled in Second Baptist
Church, many persons being unable to
gain admittance. The occasion devel-
oped into a regular "Pinchback love.
FEAST" and the ovation the silver
haired Louisisnian received was, in
deed, an unmistakable indication that
he holds warm place in the conf
dence and esteem Of his fellow citizens.
Evidences were not wanting to show
that the Governor appreciated keenly
all the good things said of him by the
men and women Of infi1ence and
standing, who made up the highly rep.
resentative gathering.
President Thompson presented the
Governor in fitting terms, counsellng
young men to follow the old men to
whom grey hairs had brought wisdom
and to whom years of experience had
developed ripene d leadership.
Gov. Pinchba ack's speech was q care
tul and very accurate review of the re-
lations Of the Negro to the political
history Of America, and he surprised a
great many by showing that not only
did the black man do valiant service in
shaking off the domination of Great
Britain, but that the Negro wss fac
tor in framing the Constitution, and
| helped to lay the corner stone of this
government. Our varied fortunes up
to reconstruction were traced with
historical accuracy, and the effect OF
the legislation bearing upon slavery
was instructively analysed. The portion
Of the address which the audience
regarded as of especial significance was
the feeling recital Of the Negroes pres
ent deplorable condition and the ap.
parent feebleness and Indifference OF
the Government in preserving to US
the benefits won by fighting for the flag
and saving the Union from dismember.
ment.
The Republican party, with absolute
power in the three branches Of the ma
tion, he thought should go to the front
and make some effort to aid the Negro
in solving his problem as il did in the
olden times. He was constrained to
feel, and with regret, that the grand old
organization had departed from the
faith of its fathers, and had been
tempted by the f1eshpots away from
the old moorings OF liberty and human
rights. He declsred himself q ''rock.
ribbed, mossbsck Republican, but he