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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-01-31
NEWS OF TIE STATE
Gen. Lincoln Returns From National
Guard Meeting With Some
Pointed Criticisms.
More oratory Than Business at the
Observation-Disclosures Saloons
Are Closed.
Hardin County Farmers Institute
In Session-1h General News
of Iowa.

Ames, Jan. 31-Brig. Gen. j. r. Lin
coin, who has just returned from at
tending the meeting OF the National
Guards Association at Indianapolis. is
not very enthusiastic over the result of
that affair. He reports very enjoy
able time, but states that 1t was large
ly a spread-eagle affair. and that a
great deal of time spent IN -Xtoling the
merits of the guard could have been
used With profit in planning improve
ments and correcting defects.
The general is very much annoyed at
the nisstatements of the eastern pa
pers. making him say that the govern
ment Went to work al the beginning OF
the American war in i cold
biooded manner to break down the
guard This is just the opposite from
What he did say. He statea, however,
that the enemies OF the guard hid at
l.tempted 10 destroy It's efficiency. but
Ibid not succeed, and the National
lsc;uara was able to prove It's great
worth.
Gen. Lincoln says that the Iowa Ma
ltional Guard could have been placed in
Cuba on the 1st day of May and rem
dered the most efficient services, but
| that after it's so-callcd reorganization
land the addition OF recruits IL required
months to get the volunteers into the
/ state Of efficiency which the guard
certainly had when il was mustered IL
/ AT Camp Mckinley.
The association decided TO ask con-
1 gress for s2.0o0o0o. several times I'll,
amount NOW received, but when il cams
70 determine what should be the bes'
use To be made OF the money If appro-
1 priatel they We're in no humoi tor de
4 liberation, and nothing whatever va:
done With the matter.
/ Gen. Lincoln said: notwithstanding
our pride in the guard. as soldiers W
4 know improvements could o. made aie
we should frankly sublime 10 eoiisres:
lwhat they We're 70 b. and MIA
VAS to be done With the appropria
ttion He stated that there WAS 20
simuch oratofy and not enough bushes
about the affair and for that reason n
fears little good VIII come OUT Of III
4 meeting.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-01-31
RUN down BY ENGINE
1, L. sherrod, a stockmap, Of Abba,
Iowa, Fatally Injured at
Oskaloosa.
Was Struck by Railroad Locomotive
While Walking Thru Iowa
Central Yards.
Six Boys Arrested at Cedar Rapids
For Attempting to Wreck
Fast Train.
Special to mes-Republican.


S'sAs''oosa' Jan. ST.. IT, sherroa' 2
stockman of Abba. was struck by
switch engine No. 5, Thomas Maxwell,
on s,in.sr i, no sont,, ards - ~ a;.,.
10 '5'''' $ en- ie'''siNe'' INJURIES from
which he died in about an hour after
the accident.
The man had h.san d,;,r;, ond 49,
w : 'vs'N y 'ie "as "alAihs ho'.h on
the tracks from the direction Of the
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-01-31
Burlington claims a Robber.

Burlington. Jan. S1.ron West. the
safe blower VINO Was Killed in Quincy
last sunday morning, has been identi-
fled as Tom Goode. who lived in Bur
lingtan iii 1894 win Il woman who
passed for mis- Wife. He got involved IN
a robbery and fled TO Chicago, where
he was captured by the police and re-
turned to Burlington He was placid II
Jail. bur was bai!ed out Tor $1,000 BY a
man who claimed To be his brother He
forfeited his bail and the next heard OF
him was his death
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-01-31
HARDIN COUNTY, FARMERs.
Annual session OF the Institute Be-
gun This Morning.

Special to Times Republican.
Eldoia, Jan. 1.-The Hardin County
Farmers Institute opened here today
With 4 good attendance. The session
Viii hold over tomorrow In addition
10 a fine list Of the substantial farmers
of the county for speakers Hon. 6. IA.
Nan Houterf. sc Des Moines has been
secured to deliver an address this aft
tarnoon and evening in the Wisner
opera house The Industrial school or
chestru will furnish music for the en-
tire session.
Mr.. Fred w. Browne, Of Belle Paine,
was in the city yesterday 70 tile articles
of ineorporation of the Ha.keye Tsle-
phone Company The capital stock is
$4,000 and the principal place of bust
ness will be- Iowa Falls. 5. w. Mi
Them. E,rea w. Browne. Otto Wett-
stein, Jr., b w MclIenry and e p.
Wettstcin are the ineorrp,ators. Toll
lines will be established in all towns of
the county atreduced rates from those
secured BY the Bell people.
j. CLYDE Smith OF Laurens. and VII
liam Dunlays Of Fargo, have rented tfle
building just east of the Hardin Coua-
~ Bank and VIII put in harness shop.
Warren f. l;athbone, booll-keeper
for the First National Bank, was SET
ting up the cigars today 10 keep the
boys from iaterrogating him about a
fine ten pound boy which showed up al
his home last night.
This IS the oldest day Of the eason
being 16 degrees below Zero this morn
ING
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-01-31
sn,nll Fire atIoyvn city.

iowa CITY. Jan. si.Fire was discov-
cred underneath the office OF the clerk
of the district court about noon yester-
day and for time there was small
sized panic in that vicinity, the recent
conhagration having caused whole
some dread of the fire fiend II was en-
tinguished before any serious damage
had been done and the clerk IS moving
his records for immediate use to the
city hill.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-01-31
IF WOMEN ONLY KNEW.
what n Heap OF Happiness 1t Would
Bring TO Marshllltown Homes.

HARD TO 90 nouSeWOfk Win an acnlnS
back.
Hours of misery at leisure or at work.
Ii women only knew the cause
Backache- pains come from sick kid
neys.
Doan's Kidney Pills will cure it.
Marshalltown people endorse this.
Mrs Frank Warning, of 800 Summit
street. says: II had long wished to
know of reliable remedy for the cure
OF kidney difficulties. hat might send
1t to my father residing near Grinnell.
who has had severe kidney trouble for
the last four or five years. l was for
tunate enough this spring to hear about
Doans Kidney Pills. procured a box
at Mcbride & Wits drug store and
sent it to him. Aletter received awhile
after told me the remedy had proved of
great value to him. From the good re-
ports I hear of Doan's Kidney Pills
from other sources as we'll as from my
father can endorse the claims made
for them"
For sale by all dealers. Price so cents.
Foster-Milburn Company, Buffalo, N.
NJ, sole agents for the United States.
2smember the name. Doan's, and
take 70 substitute.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-01-31
YOUNG TRAIN wRRcKERs.
Six Youths Under Arrest Mt Cedar
Hnpids for Attempted Train Wreck


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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-01-31
twenty Below at Fort Dodge.

Special 10 Tlmes- RepNbIlcaH
Fort Dodge. Jan. Sl.-rhe cold wave
which struck this city last Saturday
bids fair to make this section of the
state it's headquarters for time. The
Thermometer registered 20 degrees be-
low this morning. a number of the
passenger trains have been delayed by
the sudden drop in the temperature.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-01-31
/" Think of Ease
But Work On. :

IF you, bloodis impure you canrct e7'en
think of case. The blood is The
greatest sustainey of the body and Euhen
you make it pure BY taking Hoods Sa,sa-
parala you haze the perfect health in
4vhieh even hard zuo,k becomes easy.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-01-31
Cour, house for CLAY County.

Spencer. Jan. 81 The board Of super
visors OF this eounty have just let tht
contract for d llew court house 70 COS
$4,000 Work will commence as sooi
as spring opens.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-01-31
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Fire.

Independence, Jan. Sl.--Fire from a
detective fiue burned the house of
Charles Rogers yesterday. The firemen
worked under great disadvantages Of
high wind and cold.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-01-31

will enable you to see how easily you can
cure yourself in very short time without
losing nn hour from work. Or. Rice Is dc
4 ermlned that every suffering man or woman
shall know the wonderfultrutht that rupture
can be cured and he therefore generously
sends. prepaid by mail. his method. abso-
lu.ely free. and yon can make Il free trial OF
II. Write today. without fail. as you cannot
afford to miss this free and generous otter.
MIR. NJ. Is. Lyman highly esteemed citizen
OF Delray. Fla. says: The DR.. Rice method
As u remarkable cure. lhadan old rupture
that defed everything. but in three weeks
there was no protrusion and have rcmained
) ommend DR.. Rice TO every sufferer" Dono,
fail to write mt once for the free tri al.nnd
thus cure yourself at home without pain.
Write ut once. Commence now and before
che heavy work of spring begins you will be
cured sound rs Il dollar.
Write To DIR. w. $. Rice. 5sl Il. Main St.
Adams, N. ", you will never regret havin.
2 done
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-01-31

H.. Main Street.
Adams. n. Y
will send free TO
all Il trial of his
famous method
that has saved so
many lives and
maze so niany
men. women aud
children we'll and
strcng and per
maneutly cured.
aof old and diff
cult ruptureS.
DO not BIZ back
ward about writ.
ing for the free
trial. III wlllcost
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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-01-31
= ~ = =
HEALER JAMES IN CUSTODY.
Refuses to Return TO Iowa Withou,
K traxiiliou paperS.

Refuses to Return to Iowa Without
sxtradition Papers.
Coined Bluffs. Jan. .i,=Brotilal S. j
James the divine healer indicted by
the Crane. jury OF tlle chaige Of man
slaughter in connection With the dsaih
Of Ethel Yates in this citS Jan !. Is liz
hcustpdy. According airang fllsnis
made bi his attorneys danes suvren.
dered himself To ,.lc Offices Of the law
yesteiaiaN afternoon at tileit Offices ii
South omaha. Ioeputy sheriff Canning.
lot this city, accompanied by Dspnis
sheriff stryker nlads. tlif arrest.
James refused 70 permit iheoftisers ts
bring him ACROSS the river Without
lrciuisisiom papers 50 he WAS taken te
the county jail in Omaha.
As soon az it was known shat jams
iswas in custody. County AttollieS XII
ipacll sent Tor the necessary requisitloa
papers ard aigar geAleiits were made
With James attorneys teassHc : he fase
before Governor Ppynter Z Lincoln to-
J morrow. james wia resist The grantiNg
of the .edalsitioa on the grounds that
the facts contained in the itGietnent dp
not constitute e!ony, dsspite the faet
s that the grand jury here returned an
Indictment on the charge Of manslaasil-
Ister. The contention will also be set up
by James, ATTORNEYS that "a prisoner car.
mot be eXtraditc; for an Gffsase which.
committed liz another state bad it l'esn
& committed ia Nahgaska would have
he..,f IN N tle ssee, Is m amor arr!
4 not a felony.
Healare ZINES Ma arvs,ieilesi before
.1usti.a Of ma l,..atss Aista,.t III Cnlai,s.
sna after a hearing Ms renamed to
fha comfy siftils on tl,f. charge Of heing 3
4 Fugitive from il.ssice. IFa IS now in The
cpsfadv a. Jaila. Shand a4Saitilg lne
lac,iar of The iowa authorities.
iieir Isl euaiii''' MN ny
fairiieid IAN, 5i.-Tfsss postl ffsiiiesi
and his wife, Sarah, agea resi1setls'sts
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-01-31
BARN BUILDING CONTEST.
County Farmers Building
Barns to Surpass Their Nei.ll-
Special 10 Times-Republican.

Grinnell, Jan. al.-If the rivalry in
barn building among our rural citizens
continues much further Poweshiek
county will soon be rooted over or will
at least contain several of the largest
barns in Iowa. Several years ago Hen
ry Booknau, living northeast of town,
erected on his fine farm great stock
barn which he said should be the larg-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-01-31
Free to the
Ruptured
DR.. W. $. Rice, the Well known
Authority, Sends q Trial of Ills
Famous Method Free to All.
Anyone Cnn Now Cure Themselves
at Home without Pain, Danger,
Operation or an Hours Loss
of Time From Work.

To the thousands upon thousands Of rup-
tured people why are tofturing themselves
with trusses and in momcntaiy danger OF
ant Ii from ~ uutiuIl Dr.. ". s. kilp. Ill
New-York tribune., 1900-08-26

detailed for camp duty left the ship in a steam
launch and in cutters armed and equipped for
distant service" They went to the spot selected
Tor camp. pitched their tents and were in
structed in sentry duty, guard mounting, ex-
tended order drills, etc and then, if time per
mitted they would make attack on the ship.
If the attacking party succeeded in throwing
freshly painted tennis ball on board the ship
before the division watch could fire three
Ihots from rapid fire guns they were the victors.
The division on board the Aileen received in
structions in steering, heaving the lead, reading
he log the rudiments of chart work and ma
nipulation of ordnance. The order made it COM
pulsOry that at least once during the trip the
Rnchor must be dropped, and on these occasions
the received instructions the subject of
ground tackle and hosting gear
Men who had been previous cruises say
mat the varied routine and the fact that the
saen had TO rely upon their own resources made
)he cruise along shore in many ways more profit
Eble than former cruises on board United States
men-of-war.
New-York tribune., 1900-08-26

The water consumption in 1SsS Was 13.9O10oO
gallons per diem greater than in 1891. and last
year showed an increase of 19.:OOOOO gallons
per diem over 1898. The effect of concentration
Of population and business in limited AREA
Manhattan Island is shown by the constant DIM
mutton of the number Of taps mile of pipe
Small buildings have been replaced by wider
and higher structures, reducing the number 5f
taps. but at the same time increasing The con-
sumption OF water. 1t has been necessary 70 lay
additional pipes through the greater part Of the
district.
Only small percentage OF New-YorE water
users have ever seen the district from which
the water comes and the majority know OF
care little about it, So long as the water IS
reasonably clear and COOL and the Beard OF
Health guarantees that II is healthy for drinking
purposes, they are willing to use it and say
nothing Yet these same people go OF 70 water
ing places for the purpose or drinking different
New-York tribune., 1900-08-26
NO CASE.
men-Of-War.

From The Chicago Tribune
You charge this man with impersonating an
officer do your
Il do your Honor?"
Tried to make you believe he was police
man, did he?'
He did,
when he was in the saloon with you, did
he"-
He didn't go into any saloon, your Honor"
1.-The prisoner is discharged"
New-York tribune., 1900-08-26
WHERE HE HAD MET HIM.

From The Cleveland Plain Dealer
Are you acquainted with the nrisoner at the
BARR
That's the only place L am acquaInJeu WIN
him"
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1900-11-07

0. W. Mcmillan is assisting in
the Redwood County Bank.
0. A. Hines of Delhi has been
granted pension of Sc per month.
Mr. and Mrs. G. E. McEwen re.
turned to New Ulm during the
early portion of last week.
Mrs. H. ]. Ledbetter and children
| were visiting with relatives in
Springfield during the past week.
The Redwood Falls high school
eleven played with seven of the
Redwood Falls foot ball team on the
Finley Gray grounds last Thursday
afternoon, with the result that the
high school team was defeated bv a
score of % to 5.
Melges 4 Co. of the cold storage
house report the arrival and sale bv
that firm of five carloads of New
York apples during the past two
weeks. They expect to sell several
more carloads before the extreme
cold weather sets in.
Mrs. Joseph Fountain received
word from her sister, Mrs. George
Warner of Grand Forks, last Friday.
to the effect that fifteen year old
son would have to undergo a surgi-
cal operation, and the probabilities
were that he would not survive.
Last Thursday was the Goth ami
versary Of the marriage O. Mr.. and
Mrs. John p. Cooper of this city.
On the evening of that day the men,
bers OF the Rathbone Sisters had a
regular bi-weekly meeting at the
Cooper residence, both Mr.. and
Mrs. Cooper being members of the
order. There were about 20 or 30
people in attendance. Each married
couple, or single person, brought
some testimonial of the esteem in
which Mr.. and Mrs. Cooper are
held, the testimonials being of sill
yer or hand painted china. The
evening was spent at music and
cards, and refreshments were served
by the ladies Of the party at late
hours.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1900-11-07

St. Veronica s Guild meets with
Mrs. Fred. L. Warner Friday after
noon.
G. I. Howard spoke with Senator
Somerville at the Republican rally
at Lamberton last Saturday evening.
President McKinley's proclana-
ton making Thursday, Nov. 10Th,
day of Thanksgiving has been
issued.
The Cycle of the Presby terrain
church met with the Misses Their
ing and Rowe at the home of the
latter Saturday.
A. E. Chapman and family expect
to spend the winter in Minneapolis,
and will probably leave for that
city in short time.
Rev. VIM. Mitchell conducted
services at the Episcopal church
both morning and evening of last
Wednesday-All Saints Day.
Elder Henry Goodacre left for
Lake Benton last Saturday where
he conducted services in several
churches Of that town on the follow
ing day.
The Thanksgiving ball of the Odd
Fellows to be given the evening be-
fore Thanksgiving Day promises to
be up to similar events given by
that order.
Rev. j. F. Barackman returned
last Thursday from Marshall, where
he delivered the closing address at
the Sunday school institute last
Wednesday evening. Mr.. Barack-
man reports good attendance at
the meeting.
A letter received last week from
Michael King, the contractor on the
Gulf & Manitoba railroad, says that
he expects to be in Redwood Falls
inside of 20 days. Word has been
received from Mr.. Powers, the prin
cipal promoter of the enterprise, to
the etfe ct that he will leave for New
York Immediately after election
with the view of making arrange
ments for the renewal of the work
OF construction of the line.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1900-11-07
THE CITY
SHORT ITEMS cAZETTED.

John D. Lunn left Wednesday on
a hunting trip around Swan Lake.
A very heavy frost made its ap-
pearance during last Wednesday
night.
Rev. J. r. Hitchcock came. down
from Lyon county early last week
and spent few days with his par
ents in this city.
Mrs. ). Z. H.. Francois returned
last Wednesday from week S visit
with her daughter at st. Joseph s
Academy, IN St. Paul.
Fred. Wilson expects to leave to-
day or tomorrow for Seaforth, for
the purpose Of taking charge of the
banking business of Baldwin, Ward
& Co., at that place.
"A. IT. Anderson. has disposed of
his residence on Mill street. now
occupied by W. S. Brammer, to
Mrs. A. A. Jones. Mr.. Brammer
will probably reside there during
the winter. !,
Rev. John Sinclair of st. Paul,
formerly of this city, expects to de-
liver his lecture on the Passion
Play" in this city some evening
during the latter portion of this
month. Mr.. Sinclair visited Ober-
ammergau during his recent trip to
Europe.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1900-11-07
THE REDWOOD GAZETTE.
BY AIKEN T. SCHMAHl
WEDNESDAY, NOV. Z, 1900.
Chicago E. Northwestern Railway.

LOCAL TINE CARD, REDWOOD FALLS
Subject to change
DEPARTURES OF TRAINS.
No. 60. daily except Sunday . D. m.
For Chicago, St. Paul Minneapolis Winona
and east; also for Tracy, Marshall Water
town, Huron and Pierre. Parlor car, Kasota
to St. Paul and Minneapolis. Sleeper, Man
kato to Chicago.
No. Ga. daily except Sunday. 43O p, m.
west between Waseca and Tracy. Makes
connection with Omaha at KasOta for Sioux
City and Omaha.
ARRIVAL OF TRAINS.
No 81, daily except Sunday -. 1915 a, m
Connects with new train, No. 5, from east.
No. So, daily except Sunday Alb p. m.
From Chicago. st Paul. Minneapolis Winona
and all points east and west.
w. B. KNIsKERN. A. G. JOHNSON,
Gen. Pass: and Ticket Agt' Ger no Agent Mnn
W. S. BRAMMnR. Agent Redwood Falls MINI
MINNEAPOLIS 4 ST. Louis Railway.
Time of arrival and departure of mail and
..press trains from Redwood,
for Metropolis and ST. Paul, Connecting with
through trains for Chicago and the east, St,
Louis, Hot Springs and the south. Des
MOines, Omaha and points west. Through
dining and sleeping cars.
WEST.
No. IA. daily except Sunday. $685.. :2s p. m.
For Hanley Falls and WATERFOWL.
FREIGHT. TRAINS.
East 600 p. m. West $50 a, m.
Every day until further notice.
j. A. JONES' Agent.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1900-11-07

G.. W. Vaughn accompanied JOS
eph Fountain on his hunting trip
around Big Stone Lake.
c. 0. Morgan and family came up
from Fairfax last Tuesday and will
make Redwood Falls their future
home.
b. Blankenburg ard family, who
have recently changed their resi-
dence from Bingham Lake to New
Ulm, were visiting with Mrs.
Blankenburg's parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. H. Theiring, during the past
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. John J. Palmer ex-
pect to move in their new residence
on the corner of Bridge and Lincoln
streets, about Nov. 10th. Most of
the carpenter work is done and the
painters are now engaged in paint.
ing both the interior and the ex-
terror.
A recent report to the banana
climate of this State is that second
crop of barley, the barley headed
out and in it's milk, was growing on
the farm of T. H. King, west of the
city, on Tuesday of last week. Re-
ports of flowers in bloom, etc., con-
tinue to come in, but the barley re-
port is the best that we have had.
Last Wednesday was the last day
for paying the second and final ir-
stallment of the 1899 taxes, or suffer
a penalty at the hands of the county
treasurer. On that day and for
several days prior, the treasurer S
Office did a rushing business, and
Mr.. Tenney states that the payment
of final installments were more num-
erous this year than they have been
since the semi-annual payment law
went into effect.
A letter from G. H. Hopkins of
Fairfax, secretary of the Fort
Ridgley Park & Cemetery associa-
ton, is to the effect that if the exist
ing influences are !, continued in
Congress the prospects are good
for the passage Of the bill intro
duced at the last session to provide
for the establishment of a National
Park and G. A. r. cemetery at old
historical Fort Ridgley. Mr.. Hop
kins thinks the park will be of ben
eft to all Southwestern Minnesota.
Speaking of the item in The GA
zETTE, regarding the blizzard of 20
years ago Oct. Is last, and the Sen
atorial convention at Tracy at that
time, G. A. Bennett of the Granite
Falls Journal says: And you can
bet we were there with the rest of
the boys. And there was E. St.
Julian Cox, Blanchard, Of New Ulm,
''old" Chame, of Lac qui Parle, and
a number of others whom we met
for the first time. And what a time
we did have. When the storm was
over, we, in company with Forbes,
J. S. johnson and others footed it
up to Marshall.