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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-09-24

Justice OF the peace Of this toWnDhips
svlstted with Mr.. Webster hiv uncle. and
during the visit incidentally remarked
that he saw by the real eState transfers
that he had sold his Coin farm. Mr..
Webster laughingly remarked that he
guessed not and paid no further atten-
ton to II. His remark however started
g train OF igation which resulted
IN the discovery that q deed bearing the
spurported signatures Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Webster, had been filed In Clarinda on
the 10th day Of March, the alleged Zig
natures having been witnessed by a
Council Bluffs notary public named ]. J..
Stuart, who IL pronounced q myth. Six
days later q mortgage wac dated in
which III. G. Busler mOrtgaged this farm
to Mr.. j. II. Fischer of Shenandoah, the
loan being made thru the agency of
SDaugherty & Vance, abstract agents at
sClarinda. The mortgage was ack-
nowledged in roundabout way before
a notary public named John T. bearing,
of Livingston county. Missouri, who
certified in his acknowledgement that a
man purporting to be III. C. Busler had
appeared before him accompanied by
one A. G. Anderson, Of Chillicothe, Mo-,
to him-the notary-personally known
to be a credible witness and who testi-
fled to the Identification OF the man
Busler. This Is a peculiar acknowledge
ment but one frequently used. 1t 10 a
great snap for a thing of this kind. Fol-
lowing the Acknowledgement of the
mortgage 1t was filed in Clarinda on the
9th day of March and check for the
sum OF s., 900 paid over to said Busler BY
Daugherty & Vance for Mr.. ]. H..
Fischer
Mr.. Fred Fischer, of this city is cons
WINGED that his brother; j. NJ, has lost
the 81, 600 but hass some hopes of ulti-
mately catching the man. because Of
similar operations that have been car-
ried on in different parts Of Iowa, Mis-
souri, and other farming states Mr..
Fischer himself met the man but once,
only for few minutes in his office in
this city in the evening few days be-
fore the mortgage was made. The bust
ness so far as the Fischers were con-
cerned was conducted altogether thru
the firm OF Daugherty & Vance, who, 1t
is thought used reasonable caution in
the matter. This firm also made an alb
stract Of the farm and sent ii to Mr..
Fischer for examination. The abstract
on it's filing face reads For B. NJ. Web
sterv but ii is evident that Mr.. Webster
did not order such an abstract. The deed
purporting to come from Mr.. Webster
still remains in the recorders office in
SClarinda, it being needless to add that
Mr.. Busler has no further use for it.
1t is neat swindle, cleverly exc
Bcuted, and one whereby any person hav-
ing money to loan might be yictimized.
On it's face everything had the appear
sance of genuiness, and the only thing
that can guard against it Is the use of
more care on the part Of the abstractors
and careful investigation into the
transfers on the part of the men loaning
money.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-09-24
BIG Thef. o. t:lothlng:..

Jewell Junction, Sept. 24.-Thieves
broke into merchandise car on the
Chicago & Northwestern railway and
succeeded In making away with a large
quantity OF clothing. Several suits Of
clothes and number of medium-weight
yovercoats we're stolen
There sis no clue to the thieves.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-09-24
Hancock for WICK man.

Garner, Sept. 24.-The Hancock coun-
~ republican convention today in
structed its delegates to work and vote
for for John e. Wickman. of Garner.
He was allowed to select his own dele
gates, who are: G. S. 'rerwilliger, w.
r. Bradford, ]. A. Treganza. w. H.
Ramsey, q. H. Barrett. j. w. Knadler,
C. r. Wood. Charles Gruetzmacher. c,
s. Farman and Jacob Nonnweiler. 4.
Gov. Shaw's appointment OF Dolliver
as senator was also endorsed and the
county's representative in the state
legislature asked to vote for Delivers
election to the place.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-09-24
A County Ditch Case,

Onawa, Sept. q The Monroe county
district court is in session. On the
sceiebrated ditch case. involving the
contract let by the county auditor to
sthe Chicago Canal Construction Com
pany, when Mitchell Vincent. OF -Ona-
wa, claimed the lowest bid on several
sections. the court, after listening to
the arguments Of demurrer fled by the
defendant. has taken the case under ad !.
vissment and VIM not render ! decislon
sGt present. s
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-09-24
Calhoun Uninstructcd.

Special to Times Republican,.
Rockwell City, Sept PA rousine re-
publican convention was held here Sat.
urday to select delegates to the congress
sional convention to be held in Fort
Dodge next Tuesday. The rough rider
club from Pomeroy was in attendance
in their uniforms. The delegates go UNI
instructed. but the vote will probably
SO for C0nnorsor Garst as suceesso,
to Hon.J.AP. Dolliyer. 81 s55r1
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-09-24
A Fat.l3 Fail.
q ~ 7.58Sass - VMSTSt7I u11e q
Special 10 Times Republican.

Special to Times Republican.
clarinda, Sept. a. Levi B. Harmon
vas instantly killed by falling from a
passenger coach near this station SAT-
5urday. He was riding on the steps in
tending to drop off when the train slow
ed up for the station. On the switch
crossing the lurch of the train threw
him from the steps and in falling his
head struck the rails or ties OF the side
track and was badly crushed. killing
him instantly. He was enjoyed by the
H. & s. railroad company as bridge car
penter and leaves a family.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-09-24
County omcial'. wife Dead.

HSpecIHI to IImeS-RepubItcAn.
Toledo. Sept. 24.The funeral OF Mrs.
w. F.. Eshbaugh, wife OF Tama coun-
TVS treasurer. was conducted Sunday
afternoon from the Methodist church.
In Tama, and was largely attended.
The interment was in Toledo. Mrs.
Eshbaughs death occurred Friday at
the family home, five miles south OF
Tama
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-09-24
Hamilton for Kamrnp.

Special to Times Republican.
Webster City, Sept. q. The republic
can primaries to place in nomination a
candidate to succeed j. p. Dolliver as
congressman We're held in this lHamil-
toni county Saturday afternoon. There
We're two candidates, ]. L. Kamrar and
ID. G. Chase. Mr.. Kamrar carried four
of the five wards in the city by ma
.jorities ranging from "a to SO. He also
received liberal majorities in many of
the townships of the county. getting 70
out Of the 104 electoral votes. The Chase
s'ympa thizers made an effort to resume
the old factional fight but this sweeping
victory for Kamrar will no doubt bury
that for all time to come.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-09-24
MURDER IN SECOND DEGREE.
Fremont County Farm Hand Con.
vtc.ed OF tho Murder OF William
y Schultz 5ssl}s s49fs 335} 5s3g

vtcted OF tho Murder OF William
schultz.
Special to Times Republican.
& Sidney, Sept. fin the case Of Frank
.Sigler, on trial for murder in the sec
.ond degree, or manslaughter, the jury.
returned verdict OF guilty. 1t will be
remembered that isigler was accused Of
the murder of William Schultz on the
premises OF j. w. Shunick a few weeks
ago. The grand jury indicted him for
murder in the first degree. but the state
tried him for manslaughter. The jury
went out at 2 O'clock and returned the
verdict about Z. The strongest ground
of the defense was insanity. The at
torneys complimented Judge Thorneil
for his very able and even masterful
Instructions to the Jury. The limit Of
the sentence is eight years in the peni-
ts0tiary and 1t is probable that the
prisoner will receive the limit.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-09-24
HUNG HIMSELF.

PROMINENT Farmer Of Wright County
SO Ends His Earthly Trials.
Special to Times Republican
Clarion. Sept. 24.-The coroner was
called to woodstock township today to
Investigate the death Of j. NJ. Rnsen-
berg, prominent farmer who hung
himself near that place this morning.
As yet the particulars Of the tragedy
have not been learned.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-09-24

much by the torture sof the disease and
went about Wftt dtfnculty After !
days rest he vel "a with his speech
making nstheiea9t end OF the district.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-09-24

Denison, Sept. 24.-The republican
county convention. held here today, was
the. best in many years The delegates
We're all enthusiastic in their support OF
Judge j. p. Conner for the congressional
nomination. Strong. resolutions were
adopted enclosing his candidacy. The
delegation was instructed to use all
honorable methods to secure his nomin-
alton, and he was requested to name the
delegates. The action of Gov. L. NJ.
Shaw in appointing Hon. j. P. Dolliver
to the United States senate was also en-
sdorsed in enthusiastic terms. The dele
cation as selected by Judge Conner is as
follows: Sears McHenry. D. w. Shaw,
C. H. Kuehnie. P. d. Mcmahon, p. r.. C.
gLally, F. j. Cary, D. Z. Boynton, F. w.
Meyers, T. ]. Hoffman, B. Y. Nicholson,
!. o. Black. The following nominations
We're made for county offices: Auditor,
n. j. Hunt: clerk. "A. f. Kadoch; re-
3corder, H K. Hartman; attorney, Thom-
as w. Bittle; supervisors, James May.
nard and John HUE
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-09-24
Brought Home Dead.
II to Times-Republican.

Special to Times Republican.
Iowa Falls, Sept 24.The remains Of
Mrs Everhart. the wife of DR.. j. w.
Everhart of this city were brought here
last night from McIIenry. N. D., where
the lady died Saturday. For several
months. Mrs. Everhart has suffered
with consumption and some time ago
went to North Dakota to join her hus-
band who Is interested in some land In
terests there, hoping to be benefited by
the change, but grew gradually worse.
Her husband and three children survive
her.
Mrs. p. 8. Earle died at her home
north OF this city Saturday night, after
q prolonged illness resulting from can
Ger OF the stomach. Her husband died
several Years ago, and an adopted child
survives her The interment will be
made in Union cemetery.
Child Killed At play.
Shenandoah. Sept. 24.-While at play
during the recess hour at the Farmer
City school hause little S-year-olds Pearl
Fredinberg. while running across the
porch, stepped on piece of broom
handle which turned under her and she
was thrown violently backward, strik-
ing her head on the corner of the porch.
The fall produced a conclusion Of the
brain. from which she did not regain
consciousness and died three hours
later. Pearl was the eldest OF five
children. and was the only daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Fredinberg. She
was bright girl and her death will
cause a sorrowful vacancy in the Fred
.inberg home. The funeral was held at
the home Saturday morning at II
o'clock, conducted by Rev. Aitchison.
Interment followed in the Farragut
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-09-24
Observation-Disclosures
Tenth District Convention to Mont
nate Dolliver's Successor IN ri
Dodge On That Day.
Eleven Candidates Contest Will
Marrow Down to Three Geo.
graphical Issue Probable.
Stevens, Connor and Ingham in tho
Lead ~ Shaw Issue Will
Not Enter.
Special TO Times-Republican.


Fort Dodge, Sept. "a. The Tenth cons
Ggressional convention which opens in
this city tomorrow to determine who
shall succeed Senator Dolliver is at
tracing state wide interest. The results
of the convention are fraught with
much significance to state politicians
and the influence extends beyond the
boundaries Of this district. The Tenth is
the largest congressional district in the
state, has the greatest population and
the largest republican majority. There
are fourteen candidates in this district,
about $1,000 voters and nearly 1900 re-
publican majority. This, together with
the prestige of succeeding to Delivers
seat has developed an unusual array of
aspirants for the honors.
The final county conventions were
held Saturday and the last candidates
who will be presented to the convention
We're named. There are eleven of them,
as follows: j. P. Conner, Crawford
county; Harvey Ingham, kossuth coun-
~; J. =. Stevens. Boone county; NJ L.
Brown, Palo Alto county; Eugene Secor,
Winnebago county; J.. N. Grim, Emmett
county: M. E. Devoid, Pocahontas
county; B. I. salinger, Carroll county;
~. d. McVay, Calhoun county; John f.
Wichman, Hancock county, and j. l.
Kamrar, OF Hamilton county.
1t will seen there are only three coun-
ties in the district without candidates
These are Green county, whose delega-
ton altho uninstructed favors~ Judge
Conner, Of Crawford; Humboldt county
delegation, also uninstructed, but favor
able to NJ. r. Devoid, of Pocahontas
county. and Webster county, the home
of Senator Dolliver. which while it has
congressional timber, did not deem ii
wise to present candidate out of defer
ence of the support given Dolliver in his
senatorial campaign.
Each Of the candidates is vociferous in
his assertion that he is honestly after
the nomination and not decoy fol
some wilier aspirant It is noticeable
however, that the supporters of the diff
ferent candidates announce that their
particular man and Judge Stevens ant
Judge Conner and Harvey Ingham are
the leading men before the convention
These three may fairly be considered
the leading candidates. The contest II is
anticipated. will narrow down to then
as soon as the various favorite sons
have received a few complimentary bal.
lots It is evident that il the convention
is prolonged it will also develop a geo,
graphical issue; the north and south
halves OF the district contending for SUI
premacy. Judge Conner, of Denison
generally recognized as Gov. Shaw
candidate will represent the south hal
and Harvey Ingham, editor of the AL
gona Upper Des Moines. will be stand.
ard bearer for the northern legations
Altho it is plainly the purpose of som,
of the delegates to inject the Shaw issu,
into the convention. it is not thought i
will meet with much favor at the hand.
of the majority Of the convention.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-07-27

In comparison with the somewhat
elastic record of a distinguished fellow
citizen on the silver question, the
Porto Rican tariff, criminal aggression
and other public features, comes the
utterance of William Jennings Bryan:
II am not anxious enough to be presl-
dent to purchase it by the sacrifice Of
what l believe to be right. have said
that shall fulfill every pledge that
I make. The people shall not have
reason to lose faith in that promise"
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-07-27
A HONE WEDDING.
Harley Cortland and Myrtle
Henderson Welded Wednes-
day Night.

Mr.. Harley Cortland and Miss Myrtle
Henderson, of this city, were we lded.
Wednesday night at o'clock ct the
home of the bride at 1922 West Tuscara-
wa sstreet, in this city. The ceremony
was performed by Rev. c. w. Brew
baker, of this city, Of the U. b. church.
The groom was attended by Mr.. Chas.
wademan, of Navarro. and the bride
was attended by Miss Maude Hender-
son, a relative, also from Navarro. The
groom was costumed in the convention
al black, while the bride was hand
somely costumed In light blue trimmed
with lace, and she carried beautiful
bunch of bridal roses. The ceremony
was performed In the reception room
of the Henderson residence, under a
huge arch covered with smilax. The
interior decorations of the receptiol,
rooms, were very pretty. A wedding
supper was served after the ceremony
and a reception rendered the bride and
groom by the 20 or more guests present.
The wedding was a simply home
affair. Mr, and Mrs. Cortland will. for
the present. reside OF 1922 West Tus-
carawas street. The groom y Q well
known man who is employed as a ship
ping clerk at local adjustment, and
the bride is an accomplished young
lady, and the daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank M. Henderson, of West Tuscara-
was street.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-07-27
AN "OPEN" WIRE.
(Chicago Chronicle.)

Chicago Chronicle.)
Whatever other arrangements the al
lied powers shall make with China
when the time comes, civilization de-
mands, If not an ''open door," an open
wire.
Either intercourse with China must
be abandoned by the civilized world or
communication with the centers Of the
empire must be under control of an in
ternational bureau which shall possess
means and men enough to protect its
wires.
The suspense of the last month has
tortured mankind sufficiently to make
this condition imperative as a basis Of
future peace. If the empire has been
content to place in the capable hands Of
a foreigner, Sir Robert Hart, its Gus
toms service and the organization Of its
posts, 1t can offer no material or toler-
able objection to an international su-
perintendence Of the telegraph organ
ization whose facilities shall be re-
spected as sacred against injury and
free on like terms to all users.
An open wire Is even more necessary
than the open door,"
The "open door" policy was not orig
inal with the present secretary Of
state Of the United States, as many
writer's appear to think. More than a
year ago Lord Charles Beresford, crit
| icising the course of the British cabinet
ministers had been processing to favor
an ''open door" policy they had in fact
been all along moving in the direction
Of, policy Of rspheres of influence"
The cabinet reply was that 1t had not
given up the former nor committed It,
self exclusively to the latter.
1t was declared to be the determine
tion Of the ministers to do everything
necessary for British trade, mot a mo-
nopoiy of rights, but fair share"
1t will not be seriously denied that
however important expansion OF trade
may be in any quarter of the globe. hu-
man life is of paramount Importance
universally.
| Whatever government In any region
Of the globe admits foreigners ought to
be required In this age of telegraphs tc
consent that means of communication
with them shall be open, subject to such
\ rules as to cost as Will be reasonable.
| China ought not toNbe taxed for an In
ternational telegraphic system to ao-
commodate foreigners exclusively. Blu,
II In the final adjustment Of present
problems China agree to the present
admission OF foreigners to reside, tC
do business and to travel, China ought
to be required TO maintain IN open wire
with the countries whose citi&eus OF
: subjects are thus admitted. The orig.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-07-27
STARK COUNTY DEMOCRAT, FRIDAY.JULY 27, 1900

inai cost Of the plant and the rules Of
its control should be matters Of interna-
tional consideration and decision.
International mails ought to be as in
violate in China as in other parts of the
globe.
With an open wire and inviolable
mails danger of atrocities will not be
eliminated from China, but the danger
will be incidentally reduced. II the i'm
perial and provincial rulers are con-
scious that interruption of telegraphic
communication or violation of posts
must precipitate immediate punitive
measures by civilization in concert, the
telegraph wires will be respected as
well as the mail bags.
An open wire will be the more read
lily conceded because the constantly en-
larging area traversed by railroads and
canals demands .telegraphy in the In
terest Of local Chinese traffic. The ori-
entail will consent to everything call
culated to put money in his pocket.
The 'open door, may be left to the
commercial rivalries Of nations making
treaties with China. Upon the question
Of an open wire there ought not to be q
moment Of disconnected hesitatin.
Life Is more than taels. 80 '''
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-07-27

Whether Dewey told the Filipinos in
so many words that they were to have
their freedom does not mater. He did
accept them as allies and they did assist
him to hem the Spaniards in and keep
them busy till the American troops
arrived. They earned their freedom
right there, whether it was promised to
them or not, and the very acceptance
Of them as allies bound the United
States to see that they were well re-
munerated. And what have they ask
ed? Dollars? Not a penny. What
have they received? Dollars? Not a
farthing. What have they got? Bull
lets, Not q single kindness has been
shown them, The imperialists want
empires, not republics. Free people are
not to their liking. Liberty Is a sham
and fraud. 80 far as their notions 60
There will be opposition TO their plans
however, both At. home and abroad
This republic will not be allowed to
perish from the earth. G.r,s
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-07-27
has no desire to grab land or trespas
upon the rights Of China"

has no desire to grab land or trespass
upon the rights Of China"
Mr.. Bryan wisely concludes:
"A firm adherence to the american
policy of justice and fair dealing will
not only set an example to other ma
tions, but will give to our citizens re-
siding in China the best promise Of Sc
curity. 1t will be better for our mer-
chants to have 1t known that they seek
trade only when trade Is mutually ad-
vantageous. 1t will be better for our
missionaries to have it known that they
are preaching the gospel Of love and are
not the forerunners Of fleets and ar
miles," no
If China has wronged any Americans
then she must take the consequences:
and having obtained lawful satisfac-
tion for any injury done to American
interests, the United States would no
longer be justified in maintaining arm
ed forces within the borders of the ce-
lestial empire. "o r.....
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-07-27
A sEAsONABLE JULY ODE.

The sultry July days have come at last
And June, with all its fatal floods and
rain,
Is gone. The picnic days are in full
blast,
And cherry pie, sweet pickles are
The rage. The redolent evening airs
Are charged with indolence; and the
outrageous groves
At eventide are fiocked with spoony
pairs,
Who leave cool homes for ant-infes-
ted coves,
To eat ice cream in caterpillar hair.
And chew red ants in 1.-THE delicious
bun,
And view the crimson sunset and de-
clare
They had just lots and lots Of fun.
In sweet communion by some ripping
stream,
Our John is happy in his blush and
laugh; F"
While shy Jerusha Jane emits scream
AS bad chinch bug parallels her
calf!
And she kicks Ger the lemonade and
cream!
So welcome July suns and dull dog
days:
For it's too hot to lengthen out these
lays.
General Sherwood in American
Sportsman
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-07-27
TALKS ON CENSUS.

Akron Democrat: The newspapers Of
Youngstown and Canton have not been
doing very much shouting about the
population Of their respective cities
since the census man came around.
Somebody must have given them a
tip. sc
Youngstown Vindicator: Yes, SO far
as this city Is concerned, tip has been
given, and 1t has come from the census
figures, which seem to indicate that
Akron wont be foot-high in hail
storm.
Tips on census figures are not al
ways available but it can be said Of
Canton thatit will turn out to be a
very large city, very close to Youngs-
town and much in the lead ofGAkron.
We think we have more than Akron
reasonably expects.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-07-27
TAMMANY WAS LOYAL.

'Tammany has endorsed the Demo-
cratic platform and ticket in an en-
thusiastic manner. The resolutions
were presented by Richard Croker.
. After declaring against trusts and
monopolies. the forbidden alliance
with the British empire by the Re-
publican party, the perils Of standing
army. the resolutions denounced the
contradictory" attitudes Of the present
administration toward the Filipinos on
the one hand and the Beers Of South
Africa on the other--a war Of criminal
aggression against the former in the
name of freedom; silent and covering
in the shadow of England's throne
while the freedom of sister republic
ebbs away in its own blood" There
was the right ring to the meeting and
it's utterances, presaging victory in New
York this fall.