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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-03-23

Mr.. Herriott contends represents per
cent on the value of the property,
which in that case would be worth
s194 ,0S2, 500. One-fourth of this, or %
per cent, which according to law is the
assessed value OF taxable property,
would make the total assessment $4S,-
100000, as proposed by him in his reso-
luton.
Unfortunately. Mr.. Herriott did not
take into consideration that the
amount of taxes paid by the companies
to the state is not subtracted in the
figures given from their net earnings.
According TO his formula. therefore,
the taxes being subtracted from the net
earnings, would leave the property val
ued at slightly over sl75.000,000. which
would make the assessable value about
s43. 800, 900. This would make 1t $500 900
under that of last year, instead of
SO. 500, 900 increase, as supposed by him.
Having arrived at the total assess
ment. ii was merely matter Of mathe-
NAUTICAL experimentation to determine
that "a per cent OF the sum of the gross
and net earnings of the roads would
effect the result desired and give the
same total result as the capitalization
formula described This "A per cent de-
| increases the Northwestern 00i
I and the Milwaukee about s2,O00,0OO and
i3leaves the 20" where it is.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-03-23
lnsurnnce Company sued.

Waterloo, March 23-The action be
gun BY Ida G Smith vs. Aesna life In
suranee Company for; $1,000. on policy
ea the life OF the plaintiffs husband
Deputy sheriff s T. Smith. who WAS
killed Sept :. 1898. is now on trial IN the
district court The insurance company
resisted payment Of the claim. alleging
1901 .lees... rssuited from negligence of
the insured. in Jumping from a moving
train. After the legal period allowed the
company fpr settlement had expired,
sult MAS began on the policy By Beies
a. Boies at6.neys for Mrs. Smith, the
beneficiary.
The death ot s. f. smith occurred on
the night of Sept :. 1899. as he Vas re-
turning from Independence, Where he.
had taken All insane patient. As the
train nearets Waterloo, Smith stepped
4 10 the platform of tire train for the ex
pressed purpose of leaving the train at
( the Great Western crossing. Opposite
1.-THE court house Smith fell or stopped
| from the train and Was Killed by con-
ltact with the brake beam or some per-
Ition of one Of the coaches.
Henry G. Wegert, a baker employed
+ at Friedl's bakery. had his right hand
! badly nangled this morning in a bread
lsneading machine. He was fseding
/ dough into the kneader, which is oper-
4 ated by a gasoline engine. when his
/ hand was caught between the wooden
4 rollers and drawn in almost to the
wrist, when it caused the stoppage of
the machine The skin and flesh of the
hand Was badly iacerated and required
many stitches on the part of the sur
4 .raap u-l,n ,-as ir1,a,a1 ia tntN,s He'd "A
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-03-23
10 TEST C||Y'S rights
Bell Telephone Company Brings Suit
Against the Iowa Falls City
Council.
Asks Injunction Compelling Grant
ing of Franchise For Extension
. ofIts Lines.
Creditors Take Action Against a
Kamrar Merchant-1he Hardin
County Court.
special to Times Republican.

SDecldI TO Illness
Iowa Falls, March 2S.-The Iowa Tel
ephone Company has thrown down the
gauntlet and legal battle between
that corporation and this city is on.
For a year or more past the city and
company has been at variance as to-
the legal right of the company III the
streets and alleys of the city. The trout
BILE is the outgrowth of the council
seeking to tax the company or make it
pay q rental for the Use nf the streets.
The company has refused to meet any
such demands upon it and the council
revoked the permit by which the COM
pany was first permitted To enter Upon
the public avenues of the corporation,
leaving, as the city claims, the COM
pany without any legal right in the
city. Efforts on the part of the COM
pany to set poles and string new lines
have met with a refusal on the part OF
the city to permit any such extensions
of the plant. Conferences and PROPOSE
tions have been made by both sides
from time to time. but without arriving
at any definite agreement. The upshot
of the matter is that the company,
thru its attorney, has just served no.
tice on the city that an injunction will
be asked restraining the city from in
terfering with the company's extension
of its lines in the CITY, BY an agree
ment with City Solicitor Hutchinson
the matter will be argued before Judge
Weaver during recess and the matter
adjusted, thus settling two vital points
in the controversy. !. e., whether the
company has a. legal right in the city
without sanction from the council and
right to extend its plant, and on the
other hand whether the city controls
or not, the streets and alleys of this
city and the right to say whether the
corporation shall occupy and use this
same without restrictions embodied IN
the laws of city enactment. The case
from its inception, has attracted wide
attention and now that a settlement o.
the oft-discussed questions seems like
ly to be forthcoming the public vii
naturally take new interest in tn.
outcome.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-03-23
LUNDY CASE is CALLED.
Hardin County Attorneys Ofncial
Acts Under investigation.

Special TO Times Republican.
f.ldora, March p. The case of Joseph
Blair et al against o'ouny Attorney f..
III. Luildy and his bondsmen Was called
up in court yesterday morning to be
heard before Judge Weaver Most of
the day was taken up in hearing witt
nesses. Mr.. Lundy Was on the stand
most of the forenoon. This is the only
case left out of three which have been
brought. One OF the eases was argued
on demurrer and dismissed a plaintiff $
cost. The other was dismissed by PLAIN
tiff at their cost This case is to deter
mine Wheeler the county has a right
to charge the county for every expense
in looking up evidence and Investigate
ing criminal cases and whether the
county attorney has 81 right to collect
percentage on fines collected and remit
ted to the county treasurer in cases
where he had no personal hand in the
collection of same. The case will be
! finished today
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-03-23
RAILROAD ASSESSMENT,
Expected That the Matter Will Be
Cleared Up Today.

Des Moines, March 23 An effort was
made to hold a full meeting of the
state executive council at the rooms of
Auditor of State Frank L. Merriam,
who is confined by Illness at the Slavery
Hotel, Thursday afternoon. but was
unsuccessful by reason of the refusal of
Treasurer of State Herriott to attend.
1t being necessary that the assessment
of railroad property be completed for
scertlfication to the county auditors by
March %, Auditor Merriam will go To
the state house this afternoon, rain or
shine, in spite of his illness, to
help conclude the assessment, TO par
1t is believed that he will be able TO
withstand the excrtion of the meeting
today.
Speculation is rife in official and rail-
road circles with reference TO the re-
suit of the councils deliberations on
the assessment. 1T is believed that the
work will be concluded today PredIc-
tions are being made that the total fig
ures will not vary much from last
years. This is with reference to this
old roads. The $40 odd miles OF new
road will probably be assessed at $500
mile. cash value of $4,000 a mile
which will increase the assessment
about $4,000, 900.
1t is believed that the main line o.
the Northwestern will be raised abou
$3.50 a mile. amounting to 100000 O
more: that the Rock Island will be low
cred. especially as to the southwestern
branches; that the 20" branches will
be lowered somewhat; and that tn,
Milwaukee. Great Western and Illinois
Central will be left at about presen
figures.
When the assessment is taken up thi
afternoon the Herriott resolution vii
be disposed of. Amendments vii
probably be made and adopted. TIL
Herriott resolution proposes mathe
NAUTICAL rule for the assessment o
roads. The total net earnings Of all tn
roals the past year was SIS. 522,5S9. Thi
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-03-23
a COLLEGE PLAY.
OF ,.rinncll College 10 i;.a-
sent Another -Pincro's LADY
Bountfful.'-Cast of Characters.


Special 10 Times Republican,
C;linnell. March 2s.-oirinnell College
interest is just nov conferred on the
play to be given Saturday evening by
the Calocagathian and C:rinnell lnst-
tute literary societies. These two soci-s
cites, the one composed of young ladies
and the other of young men. viii unite
in the presentation of the famous Eng
fish author, Pinero's Lady Boun.iful"
as the regular biennial event which has
be n customary With these societies.
,rh, students in the cast have been
working hard under expert instruction.,
and are expected to present a Very cred
liable performance, as the precedent in
student dramatic productions long es-
tablisled by Grnnell students and
many times repeated has been of an ex-
Iceedingly high order. Great interest IS
ALWAYS taken in these productions by
ltownspeople as we'll as students, and
many friends from abroad always man
! age to attend.
The scene is laid in England and the
time is almost contemporary The plot
in brief is as follows: When the story
! opens. Roderick Heron and his son
\ Dennis are living on the bounty of Ca
milla Brent, the Lady Bountiful," from
Whom the play takes its name. Dennis
Lis at first unconscious of his depend
lence on Camilla, but later discovers it
land, obeying the first impulse of wound
ed pride, takes service in a livery stable
lin London. Here he is discovered by
\ Camilla and is urged to return to his
4 friends. but not before his engagement
to Margaret Neale, his employer
\ daughter, has made such action mpos-
sible.
Later on, just as Dennis is on the
j point of leaving England for America
!. his wife, Margaret. dies, but he finally
d leaves without seeing Camilla. He re-
turns after some six years and finds
Il Camilla on the point of marrying Sit
Richard Philliter, who has for year:
!. been her sutton, but who. on learning O.
lCamilla's feeling toward Dennis. relin-
lqushes her to his more favored rival
The play abounds in clever dialogue ane
Il strong situations, all of which have
been brought out by Miss Sue Archibald
j of Chicago, under whose supervision
1.-THE performance is given. All thing:
tconsidered. the performance of Lad.
Bountiful" bids fair TO sustain the higl
Reputation enjoyed by Iowa College dra
; mates.
The cast follows:
} Sir Lucian Brent. Bart-R. B. Ed
D ridge
5 Camilla Brent-Ruth Browne,
r Beatrix Brent--Olive Myers
Miss Brent-Marielma Phelps.
s Frederick Heron-W. 7. Waterman.
$ Dennis Heron-J. NJ. Dickerson.
e John Neale-F'. +. crandall
Mrs Neale-Carrie Lawrence.
: Margaret Neale-Marie Sedwick
$ Sir Richard Philliter, Q. CA.
4 Frisbie Jr
d Amelia Margaret seammon.
$ Wimple-E. G. Ilalsey.
n Pedsrift--J. w Dignan.
e Mrs. Hodnutt--Oda Romaine.
: Floyce-N. p. Ellis.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-03-23
STOLE HORSE AND BUGGY.
Thieves MAX e a Raid on stock Barn
Near Shell rock.

Shell Rock. March %. Horse thieve::
entered the barn Of Jud Wait. q neayy
dealer in fine stock, and stole one Of the
best animals in the barn. The thieves
then visited a neighbours place and ap-
proprated top buggy and harness and
Grove away. MIR Wait ard William
stanley whose buggy WAS taken. traced
the thieves as far as GAINESVILLE, but
there the trail was lost. The horse taken
Was a 5-year-old weighing LOO pounds,
and valued at $40.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-03-23
TO PARDON MoELcHER.
state Committee on Pardons Recon-
mend Petition be Granted.

Des Moines. March 22ss.-Twenty-two
years ago Cornelius Moelcher came to
America from Germany and made his
home with his uncle, who lived near
Dubuque. A few months after Noel
cher's arrival in America his uncle was
brutally murdered. The nephew was
Immediately arrested and tried for the
crime. He spoke but little English and
was unable to understand the proceed
ings of the trial. which resulted in his
sentence to life imprisonment at hard
labor. His guilt has been questioned
for many years and finally bill was
introduced in the legislature TO pardon
him. The bin was introduced IN the
senate and yesterday the senate COM
mittee on penitentiaries and pardons
recommended it for passage. Moelcher
was born in Germany in 1910 and served
three years in the Franco-Prussian
war.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-03-23
MARCH AND APRIL.
Are the Most Disnarccnble Months o
the Yenr II the North.

In the south they are the pleasantest
and most agreeable. The trees and
shrubs put forth their buds and flowers;
early vegetables and fruits are ready
for eating. and in fact all nature seems
to have awakened from its winter sleep.
The Louisville & Nashville Railroad
Company reaches the garden spots of
the south, and will on the first and third
Tuesdays of March and April sell round
trip tickets to all principal points in
Tennessee. Alabama, Georgia and West
Florida at about half rates. Write for
particulars of excursions to P. Sid
Jones. d. P. A.. in charge of immigra-
ton. Birmingham, Ala. or George B.
Horner, d. p. A., st. Louis, Mo.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-03-23
HIS NECK WAS BROKEN.
Fifteen-Acar- ord Boy Found Dead In
Barn at l;elmond.

Special to Times Republican.
Belmond, March 90 The body of
Martin Engei, a bay about Is years Of
age was found in his fathers barn in
the northwest part Of town. He had ev-
identity been dead but short time. and
the affair is supposed TO have been an
accident. There is a swing in the barn
much used b.. the boys and it is sup
posed that the boy was either swinging
or descending from the hay-mow. Al
any rate he must have fallen and
caught his neck in the rope OF the
swing. The body was found on the floor
of the barn, with the neck broken. The
boy was small for his age and Of a
bright happy disposition. There Will be
an inquest.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-03-23
SENATE CHAMBER,
WASHINGTON, D. G.,

Pe.ru.na Drug M'f'g Co, Columbus, o.:
Gentlemen-I have used Pe-ru-na for
catarrh of the stomach, and after tho use
Ct one bottle felt very much relieved.
1 had suffered for months before /
heard of Pe-ru-na ard at the solicitation
of friend was persuaded to use it and
feel very grateful. To those who are
suffering with catarrh respectfully
Pe-ru-na. Very respectfully
yours. VIC. LienalleA.
j. r. Stuart, of Eastland, Texas. says:
Il have purchased one bottle of Peru
ia, and it was used by myself and wife
IS spring medicine. 1 consider 1.-THE
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-03-23
KAMRAR NJ N DISAPPEARS.
Leaves His stock OF Goods and Nun
ernun (,red3fnre

Special to Times Republican.
Webster City. March %. The credit
ors of H. G.. Naber are endeavoring to
have him declared bankrupt in order
that they may secure satisfaction. Ma
Der conducted general merchandise
store at Kamrar. in this county, until
about three months ago. when he sud
denly disappeared. Since that time
nothing has been heard Of him. When
he left he owed In the neighborhood of
$4,000. His stock of goods was taken
charge of by the sheriff and invoiced at
between $3.50 and $4,000. Besides this
there are book accounts amounting te
several hundred dollars.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-03-23
New yoRK. Oct. 1lth, 1898.

New YORK, Oct. 11th, 1898.
Pe-ru-na Drug Mig Co, Columbus, o.:
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES is good for ca
tarrh. 1 have tried it and know it. 1t
relieved me Immensely on my trip to
Cuba, and I always have bottle in
reserve. Since my return / have not
suffered from catarrh, but if do shall
use Pe-ru-na again. Meantime you
might send me another bottle.
Yours, Amos j. Cummings, Mo
Hon. w. G. lienallcn, prominent
politician of Moscow, Idaho, and q clerk
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-03-23
CONGREssMAN AMOS j. CUMMINGs, OF New WORK.

best dollars worth ever bought. Ny
vito has used your remedies with CRATE
flying results.
Miss Ella Bongh, of Gettysburg, Pa
in O letter written from Washingt ton, D.
c., says: 81 haveu used Pe-ru-na and have
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-03-23
TWO HORSES ARE KILLED.
Animals Run Away and Collide With
IelcSrnnh Pole.

Allison. March While an Uncle
Toms CABIN company Vas giving Its
a team Of horses belonging to q
farmer became frightened and ran
away colliding With a telegraph pole.
Both the aninlals We're instantly Killed.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-03-23
FOUND BABY DEAD.
sad Experienee OF Parents IN Denver.

sad ENperienee OF Parents In Denver.
Iowa.
Denver March %. The s-montils' -old
baby of Mr.. and Mrs. o. j. Gibbons
was found dead IN bed yesterday morn
ing, The child was Well and placed in
bed With the parents. No intimation OF
anything wrong was given until upon
arising at the usual time they We're
Mortified to find their baby dead. a
physician was called. BAT he couli give
no reason for the sudden demise.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-03-23

Quickly satisfactory, permanently
pleasing Bcggs' Hair Remover. Re-
moves dandruff. stops hair from falling
out, restores natural growth and color.
cures all scalp diseases. Am glad to
recommend 80 excellent preparation"
Mrs. j. e. Grouseman, Mobile. Ala.
George p. Powers.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-03-23
PORTO RICO SENTIMENT
Continued From Second Page.)

Continued From Second Page.)
tariff TO increase the revenues of the
United States at the expense OF Porto
Rico, or a tariff to piotaet the indus
tries of the United states against the
industries of Porto Rico. The people of
the United States have always been
educated TO understand a tariff as am
Instrument for c.r o,sl: OK ls:s:.5e bane
fit. either to raise revenue for our own
government or to protect our own in-
dustries Hence a tariff for the benefit
eff the country, and Of he people upon
whose products the duties are to be
imposed. is something vets- novel To
our apprehension. we have 10 stop
and think before we can understand it
at all.
The fact is that all the money raised
from this proposed tariff is to b. paid
back TO these people for the establish
nent Of schools and the Improvement
of roads and general improvements and
relief. They raise large quantities Of
sugar tobacco and citrous fruits. which
come in direct competition with like
articles in this countr., and as they can
ship much cheaper BY water, 10 New
York. than our western farmer can ship
age over western producers who ought
TO have some slight protection.
Again, the president. upon fuller in
formation and loneev reelection. ap-
proves of this bill and is now person
ally urging its passage.
/ Then, again. it is found that 30 per
cent of the property and goods 70 be
taxed under this proposed tariff is al
ready4in the possession and OWNERSHIP
of the great trusts of the United States
such as the sugar and tobacco trusts
which are bowling for a free trade bill
in order that the large stock Of thest
\ products now being held by them or
\ the island may come in free of duty
! and reap immense profits. whereas, i
I the present tariff bill passes they VII
+ be the ones 10 bear the greater burden
| of the tax.
/ voted with the senate a few days
ago 10 give the SUM Of s2.0oo.ooo Z
/ Porto Rico for its immediate relief ant
/, this is a direct gift from the Unite
States and will meet their immediate
needs.
might also add that our constitution
\ does not cover Porto Rico automatical
Ely, as some suppose. but only when
has been so voted and enacted by cor
gress. If we should grant free trad
a to Porto Rico. there is no good reaso
q why it should not also be given 70 II
! Philippines. whore labor is so muc
cheaper than our own that her import
to the United States would soon caus
!. great industrial depression among OF
own producers.
Thanking you for your views an
!. trusting that the above will hs!p to coi
rect some of The MISUNDERSTANDING {
the people, am Yours truly
| JOHN II. GEAR.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-03-23
Wedding ut Laurel.
cnao;o1 IA Tip,aS- Rnpllhlican

Laurel, March 3D. Married, at the
residence of the brides mother in
Laurel, March 81, Mr.. William H. OF
ten and Miss Viola l.. Maytag. both of
Laurel, Rev j. d. Schaible officiating.
The happy couple will make their home
on the Charles Wells farm, two and
one-half miles west otsI4aursl.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-03-23

found it to be Q val
liable and satisfac-
tory remedy Pre-
vious to using it 1
suffered j Mt e y
With catarrh. ] have
now taken one bot
tie of your valuable
r e n ed y a nd all
SYM tom $ have
disappeared. l am
strong and healthy
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-03-23
waiting for Judgeship.

Council Bluffs, March 2s.-There will
be no opposition to the denomination Of
Hon. Smith Mcpherson for congress.
However, numerous politicians are
awaiting to see whether or not Mr.. Nc
Pherson Will accept the federal judge
ship in which case there Will be plenty
of candidates for his place. The name
most frequently mentioned is that OF
former Congressman Hager.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-03-23


mend Your remedies too highly to all
afflicted mankind. Ella Dough.
Address in care Of Ida Bough, Bureau
Of Engraving and Printing, Washing.
ton, D. G.
Register United States Treasury.
Hon. Judson ". Lyons, Register
United States Treasury, says in speak
ing of Pe-ru-na: 81 find Pe-ru-na to be
an excellent remedy for tho catarrhal
affections OF spring and summer, and
those who suffer from depression from
the heat OF the summer will find no
remedy equal to Pc-ru-na.'
Mayor Of Grand Rapids.
Hon. George g.. Steketee, ex-MIayor Of
Grand Rapids, Mich, in q recent letter
says:
Pe-ru-na Drug Mfg Co.. Columbus, o.:
Gentlemen-I desire to Congratulate
i you On your we'll merited success with
{. lec-ru-na. II is highly spoken OF BY
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i it pleases me always to speak we'll Of
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Pe-ru-na is an ideal spring remedy. u
Strengthens, quiets, it restores appetite,
helps digestion, and builds up weak
nerves. For free book address DR.. Hart
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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-03-23
Steamboat Rock.
,I,; Da,,,,t,t;co,,

Special 10 Times Republican.
Steamboat Rock. March 25-Ine
school board met and organized Mon
day evening. The board consists of the
following: f. Fl. Sterns, president; O.
S. Root, secretaisi H. II. Turner treas
urer. George Fisk. Il. Gearhart, III. Pot
geter and Harry Greives
Mrs. NJ Nj. Storms and son George
came up from Marshalltewn Monday 70
spend a few days with relatives. Grace
Hansen also came up With them.
T.. j. Millslasle left Tuesday 10 re-
sumo his studies in the normal school
at Cedar Fails.
Otto schenne,nan's house caught fire
Tuesday morning, but the flames We're
extinguished before any serious dam
age was done. Some clothing and fur
niture We're burned.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-03-23

the largest majority he ever received,
but this fact is accounted for by the
great opposition encountered by George
l.. Finn, who was running against him.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-03-23
Waterman IA Candidate.

ottumwa, March % Hon. II. L.
Waterman, ex-state senator vii be a
candidate for the republican npmina
ton for congressman TO succeed Maj
Lacey.