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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-01-20
Ont for Rurincn

Mack O'Rell-Old chap, always con-
sidered myself pretty masher, but the
other day met my match.
Luke Warme-How was that?
why, 1 noticed beautiful young
woman gazing in g shop window. /
went up and eoughed slightly to ut.
tract her attention. Guess what hap.
pened."
Cant imagine"
why, she tried to sell me some
cough drops."-Chicago Evening News.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-01-20

To the Richmond Planet:
i am hunting my relations. My
mother was named Lucy and her two
daughters were Agnes and Lucinda
and my brothers were named william,
Aaron. James and Peter. All wers
sold in 1874. Their masters name ives
Gen. VIM. +, Gordon from Edreworth,
AibemaTle Oounts "a. The man that
brought them Was named Poindexter.
He carried them down Mississippi,
90 the oldest son of my mother who ID
making inquiry, George Williams.
ANY information will be gladly re-
ceived at Ala N. Patrick St.. Alexan-
dris, Va. 8t-1-20 90.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-01-20

It will be . night OF jubilee, IL you
60 to the Mt. Olivst Baptist Church
next Monday night to hear the Jubilee
Songsters.
H-President J. Hugo Johnston Of
the Va. N. and O. Institute called or
US last week.
MIR. w. D. Winston of Washing.
ton, called on uR in company with Rev
", b, White.
Mr. James N. vandervsll, former.
ly OF this city, bat now located 81
Orange, N. J., is in the city, visiting
his relatives and friends. he is look
ing we'll and reports business on the
increase.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-01-20
UKIoN BLOOM OF YOUTH.

The Union Bloom of Youth 10 the
latest candidate for public favor Bus
nets offlco has been opened at 17O5 f
Breao st., with the weli-bnown, Mr.
A. O. Hines, as pre- sident; Larnie Lee
vice president John II. j hnson, sec,
rotary Rev. Jas. II. Binford. manager
Jacob Wallace, tret surer; James To
ran, John 4. Cooper, John 4. jenkins
James ii. Burton.
These gentlemen are reliable and
will pay all Gains promptly. Read
aheir circul T, and patti onizs them.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-01-20

Teacher-Johnny may stand up to
recite Now, Johnny, suppose 1 borrow
$50 from your father and agree to pay
five dollars q week, how long will it be
before he gets his money?
Johnny--Just one week.
ooh. think again; that's not right"
"Yes, II In. know my father. He'd
have you up in the courts by that time
IN. Y. World.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-01-20
A NV xrtiac,.I P.x,nv s,on.

A new artificial paving stone is made
In Germany. 1t is composed of coal tar,
sulphur and chlorate of lime. The tar
Is mixed with the sulphur and warmed
thoroughly and the lime is added to the
semiliquid mass. After cooling this
product Is broken fine and Is added with
ground glass. or blast furnace Stag. The
blocks are then subjected to pressure
Of 5000 pounds to the square inch
Scientific American.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-01-20
Making 1t Pleasant.

Mrs. Wiggles-Mrs. Bjohnson spoke
of you when met her yesterday.
Mrs. Waggles-Did she? What did
she say?
"oh, If 1 had thought you would
ask me that 1 would never have said
anything about iti"-Somerville Jour-
nal.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-01-20
Not Easily Satisfied.

The Young Wife-And how much
money a month will you allow me, dear?
The Husband-Well, I guess about
500.
"Oh, pshaw, Fred; you earn more
than that, don't u?'-Yonkers States
man.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-01-20
Simple Way to s.rensthen the Lung.

Strengthening the lungs, especially
the apexes, may be done by blowing
through small pipestem or tube that
will allow the breath to pass out slowly
First FILL the lungs with good air, then
blow with steady force vigorously. but
not violently. A few times daily will
be suficient.-Ladies' Home Journal.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-01-20
Love and Thrift.

Il have come, Rachel" he said, ten
DERBY, ito ask you for this little hand
Not that one-this onei" !.
And he reached for the one that hac
the rings on it.-Chioago Tribune. {
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-01-20

Mother Cat party)-Why did you
allow young Saphead to kiss you In
the conservatory?
Daughter-Why, mai
"Oh, you needn't why. ma me. One
side of his nose is powdered, and one
side of yours isn't, and the people have
noticed it."-Pearson's Weekly.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-01-20

Reginald O'Rafferty-Since learned
to love youse, Angelina, 1 almost visit
I'd never learnt ter smoke. It takes so
much money ter satisfy me cravin' fer
cigarettes dat I'm 'fraid I'll never save
ernuff ter git married.-N. Y. Journal.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-01-20

Talk about New York being the
leader" said Mr.. Wabash, of Chicago;
New York amt in It'll Why, even
Paris Is copying after Chicago. hear
they're going to have worlds fair
over there!"-Yonkers Statesman.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-01-20
Not what She Meant.

$50 you have given up your music
since you got married, Mrs. Mango?"
"oh, yes; I seem to have forgotten all
I ever knew shout harmony."-Phila-
delphia Bulletin.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-01-20
After The onnrreL

She (scornfully) II suppose you
would like to have me return your
ring?
10 (absentmindedly)-Eh7 Did
give you . ringa-Chicago Record.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-01-20
Invited to Try 1t.

]. Boreton Gabley-I am quite an en-
thusisstic advocate Of cremation, don't
You know. It's q grand idea-I think
every one ought to be cremated.
Bronson--Indeed' But why don't
you practice what you preach a-Har-
lem Life.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-01-20
A SLIGHT AIlsunderstanainE.

Judge-Did you see the prisoner at
the bar2
Witness-NawI when see him he
was on the street where the bartender
chucked him out.-Puck.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-01-20
pidnt Laugh vish the Rest.

Jones-What were the boys all
laughing so heartily over?
Brown-Smith got of ono Of his
jokes.
why didn't you laugh with tho
rest?''
at was on mel" - Columbus (O.l
State Journal. =
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-01-20
Genuine Proof.

Ida-They pretend to be blue bloods,
but bet their father is a retired sa-
loon keeper.
May-What makes you think so?
Because the family uses the side
door so much."-Chicago Evening
News.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-01-20
Financial Estrsneement.

what cold glances Virgins gives
you, Billy"
"Yes; he owes me five dollars, and
owe him four dollars; he's mad be-
cause I don't pay him.
Journal.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-01-20
Human Nature.

~Jigby's wife makes the poor fell
lows life burden complaining be-
cause abe has to work SO hard.'
"Why doesn't Jigsby turn In and help
herr"
HE does want to, but she won't LEI
him."CJudge.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-01-20
He Was Curious.

''This is the fourth time I have pre-
scented this BILL" said the collector, an
grily.
''True," replied the debtor. "And.
do you know, I've been wondering
why you do it."-Chicago Post.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-01-20
ORES. Reform I'm Kansas.

"Thet's right. One o. them eastern
women critters in what they call a
rainy day costoom went a-cavortin' by
our place yestiddy, an you never sec
SIGH a outiandish rig"
Kind o short an resky, wuz it?''
"You bet it wuz. Derned ef 1t dsdn't
actually shock tn cornl'-Cleveland
Plain Dealer.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-01-20

WANTED AT oNCE.-Two eld-fssh
toned sosth era cooks To coine 10 New
York ~ once. GOOD salary, and o
eSmfortable home. Address,
MRS. PHILIPS,
The Maryls Kitchen,
New York, N. Y.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-01-20
We NInst Have IL

He-Is there nothing In the world
you care for except money?
She-Lots of things, but they all
cost moneys-N. Y. Journal.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-01-20
WIfh Ennhnsia.

Yeast-What is that blue streak in
the air?
Crimsonbeal-Oh, that's the colonel
talking to the man IN the gas Office
over the wireless telegraph--Yonkers
Statesman.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-01-20
Stepping stones,

"Mrs. Canter doesn't seem to be ris-
ing rapidly In society"
mo; she hasn't learned yet how Inn
portant It Is to snub the right people"
Puck.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-01-20
Wheat and char.

The chaff Of the joker is wheat for
the comic journals.-Chicago Daily
News.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-01-20

RANTED-A woman TO cook and do
light Homework. Must be q good
bread maker. Apply 20 E. Marshall
St.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-01-20

DIP. D. A. FERGUSON,
Dentist.

Gold Crown and Bridge Work. Special
Attention paid to ChildIen's Teeth.
Office, ITO e. Leigh ST.,
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-01-20
Her Fatal OPPORTUNITY.

"Did that bottle of medicine do your
aunt any good?" s,
mo; as soon as she read the wrap
per she got three new diseases."-Chi-
cago Record. rs
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-05-15
STATE AUDITORS GUARANTEE.
Omcial Certificate Of tho southwess-
arm Mutual l.ffa Aaanciaflnn

- X
Ofncial Certihcate OF the southwest-5
ern Mutual Life Association.
According to the laws of Iowa the fol-
lowing certificate OF the condition OF
the Southwestern Mutual Life Associa-
ton has been issued for publication
from the Office of the auditor Of state:
ANNUAL CERTIFICATE FOR PUB
LEGATION.
It is hereby certified that there has
been fled in this officea sworn statement
OF the condition OF the Southwestern.
Mutual Life Association located at Mar
Ehulltown, in the state Of Iowa, on the
31st day of Dec, A. D., 1899. made by Its
officers as required by chapter z, Of title
tx. OF the code OF Iowa; that 1t appears
from said statement that the number OF
certificates or policies in force at said
date was s,059.
That 1t appears from said statement
that the sum OF money which an ordi-
nary assessment for payment OF a single
certificate or policy would produce In
each class at said date is as follows:
10000
That 1t 10 evidenced by proof on file in
this Office that the amount paid on the
last death loss was $1,000, and the date
OF such payment was Dec. 80. 1899.
That the amount ofisecurities deposit
ed in this Office by said association was
s1l7. sso.0s; and the severai purposes Of
such deposit. % stated BY its oficsrs.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-05-15
WHO ARE 1HEY3
Fonr MarshalltownB Boys said to Be
Under Arrest nj Council Bluff.

Fonr Marshautown Boys said 10 Be
Under Arrest nj Council Bluff.
The Council Bluffs Nonpareil Of Mon
day contains the following concerning
the arrest OF four boys, claiming to hail
from this city:
Four boys whose ages range from 10
to 20 years were arrested last night on
the charge Of vagrancy. They admitted
after being taken to the city Jail that
they had left homes at Marshalltown
to see the country. The quartet had in
Its possession when searched q loaf OF
bread. q box Of salmon, a fish hook and
line. shoe shining box, 81 cents and q
few trinkets. The police department
has sent word to Marshalltown that the
lads are being detained here and asking
IL they are wanted ut home u
tits thought by the officers here that
the boys are from some other town, and
lied to the officers At the time Of their
arrest. At any rate, no word has been
resolved here by either the police or the
sheri6's once. 81
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-05-15
INSANITY'S FREAK
.Uriah Dinges. Aged 81, Drives :
Family From Home and Takes
Possession.
Armed With an Axe Pc Holds the
Fort Until Sheriff Arrives
Us Insane

x / Z i
An insane man, armed with an axe,
and holding the premises OF well-
known Timber Creek farmer. A. C. Ed
wards. was q situation that confronted
the residents OF that vicinity from
O'Clock Monday evening until II o'clock
at night. Edwards resides six miles
south Of the city. About two weeks ago
he admitted to his home an old man
named Uriah Dinges, whom he had
known q year ago at Lynnville, Jasper
county. Dinges msde his appearance at
the Edwards home one morning, penni-
less. ragged and hungry-in other
words as a tramp-and owing to the
former acquaintanceship Mr. Edwards
welcomed him, and intended to keep
him until he became strong enough to
continue his journeyEor get word to- rel-
atives so that they could assist him
financially.
During the past few days the Ed
wards family noticed that their guests
actions were somewhat strange. They
thought but Very little about II, howey-
ler, owing to the fact that Dinges is an
old man, about 62 years Of age. Mon
day evening, when the evening meal
had been prepared by Mrs. Edwards and
.Dinges was in the back yard chopping
wood, Mr.. Edwards called to him., an-
inouncing that supper was ready. Din
:ges made no response and the announce
ment was repeated. This seemed to an.
ger the old man and, picking UP the
axe. he FASTENED to the house. making a
rush for Mr.. Edwards. The wild look in
the mans eyes showed to Mr.. Edwards
that he was insane and he warned the
members Of his family. All left the
house and Dinges took his stand inside,
and after carefully boiling all of the
doors and windows stood in the middle
of one room. with the axe raised, NUT
3tering to himself and threatening to kill
the first one who entered.
Mr.. Edwards ne.s hhprs were inform
ed as COON es possible as to the condi-
ton of affairs. and eight men. some Of
them armed. surrounded the house and
awaited the arrival OF Sheriff Shoemak-
Ter, messenger having been dispatched
to this city, The sheriff and Deputies
Hutson and Mcfarland left at about 10
10 clock, or as soon az the messenger ar
rived, and thru the rain and wind man-
aged to get to the Edwards home about
II. Dinges was still holding the fort and
1t was not without difficulty that ne was
unarmed and safely placed in the sher-
iffs buggy. He was brought to Mar
3shalltown at 1 o'clock and placed in one
OF the solitaries at the jail.
The commissioners OF insanity inves-
tigated Dinges' case this afternoon.
visiting the old man at the Jail and
listening to the testimony Of witnesses
at the court house. 1t was decided that
he was a fit subject for the asylum and
he will be taken to Mount Pleasant.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-05-15
FREMONT D|Ell MADE.
Miller Interest ii Hotsl Building Is
Sold This Afternoon to Hum.
long = Spencer.
Negotiations Cover i Period Of Two
Days New Owners Pay $4,000
For Half Interest
Hotel to Be Opened in sixty Days
Edwards 4 Spencer Will Man
age the Property.

The long expected settlement Of the
disposal of the fremont house was ef-
fected at 2 o'clock this afternoon.
Mr.. George Humlong, OF this city,
and Mr.. George Spencer, OF Elberon,
the latter wealthy Tama county
farmer, are the purchasers Of the I'M
divided one half Of the block, until to-
day owned by Rev. William Miller, of
Des Molnes. The amount paid for the,
Miller interest was $4,000. Hon. Tim
othy Brown, Of this city, who owns the.
other half, retains his interest, but
leases to the new owners OF the other
half his interest in the building for
period of five years at a rental Of $1,000
annually.
The other terms Of the contract are.
that Mr.. Brown and Messrs. Humlong
and Spencer spend $1,000 on the build
ing at once in the way Of Improvements.
The hotel is to be opened and ready for
business in sixty days and will be con-
Quoted by AIR. "A. G. Edwards, OF Tama,
son-in-iaw OF Mr.. Humlong, now pro-
prietor of the Soleman house at Tama,
and Mr.. Charles II. Spencer, son OF
Mr.. George Spencer, who is at present
in the grocery business at Tama.
The new owners of the building will
put into the hosiery $4,000 worth OF
new furniture, and the buildings im-
provement will consist Of a thorough
| rennovating. ere
The transfer is one OF the most im-
portant ones in a business way made in
the city in years. and to the west end
of the city, in business circles, 1t means
much. Last fall the fremont, then
under the management Of George W..
Wilson. now Of Storm Lake, was closed
on account OF the embarrassment OF the
landlord. Since that time many differ
ent deals have reached an embryonic
state, but that is as far as any ever
went. Some looked as IL they might
materialize, but some little thing all
ways transpired to spoil the plans. AS
a result Of the hotel being closed the
business in the west end. and especially
in the block where the fremont is sit-
mated, was materially hurt and its re-
opening under what is hoped and
thought to be competent management
will give an impetus to business and
create a general good feeling among
the business men.
4 One condition that is stated in the
stipulations is that the hotel shall be
put in shape and ready for business by
July l or as soon thereafterias possible.
If this is complied with the money will
be paid over and Marshalltown will
have another hotel. "A paper is now be-
ling circulated among the business men
who are interested in getting the hotel
opened. and it is thought that the new
owners will meet with success in the
! way OF subscriptions.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-05-15
MARsHALLrowN PENSIONS.
Soldiers Of This City and County SIN
Beinx Favored By Goverment PEN,
sion Bureaus.

Soldiers OF This City and County still
BctnE Favored By Government Pen-
sion Bureau.
A great many more pensions to Mar
shalltown and Marshall county soldiers
have been received within the last few
days. but as yet they have not been an
nounced from Washington. Col. Elliott
shurtz's is the greatest in amount and
is iii The shape cs an increase &c s2n be-
ginning Nov. 8. 1899. Col. shurtz was
lieutenant colonel OF the Eighth Iowa
Cavalry.
James Eddy of 907 Iowa street, vet
eran OF the Fifteenth Ohio Light Artil-
lery, has been granted $12 per month,
commencing June II. 1899; John g.
Watt. an unassigned member OF the
One Hundred and First Pennsylvania
Infantry has been given an increase TO
$12, beginning Jan. II, 1900; and Ira G.
Fathers, Of Company K, Forty-seventh
Iowa Infantry. has been given an origi-
nal pension Of So. commencing Nov. 8.
1899.
Three Soldiers Home members have
also been favored by the government
George w. Egbert, William HI. Brockett
and Archibald Muir. Egbert was, a
Company F, Fifteenth Iowa, man, nd
his allowance is in the shape OF an in
crease to $40, beginning July S, 1893.
Brockett was a veteran OF Company H,
Fifth New York. and his pension is in
creased to $40. beginning April s. 1889.
or $12O back pay. Muir, who was a
member of Company B. Thirty-third
Illinois. gets$s per month, an increase
from Sc, commencing June %. 1899. An
other pension. of interest to residents OF
Marshall county is one granted to John
ID. Defriez. U. S. N, who resides at Al
dem Mr.. Defriez is brother-in law OF
Mr.. Robert Denbow, OF Albion, and Is
granted a pension OF Sc. beginning
March 16. 1891.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-05-15

are an follows: For emergency fund,
S75. 0s5 30; for reserve OF special deposit
fund, ~, s54.e %.
That the aforesaid association
has fully ocplied with the pro-
visions Of chapters q ana
g. OF title Il. OF the code OF Iowa, and Is
authorized to do business In this state,
in accordance herewith. until the first
day Of April. A. D. 1901.
In testimony whereof, have hereun-
to set my hand and affixed my seal Of
Office, at Des Moines. this first day Of
May. A. D. 1900.
FRANK F. MERRIAM,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-05-15
s EXAMS +. MERR1AM,
Auditor OF State.
Beware Of 4 Cough.

A cough is not q disease but a symp-
tom. Consumption and bronchitis,
which are the most dangerous and fa-
tai diseases. have for their first indica-
ton persistent cough. and If properly
treated as soo,i as this cough appears
are easily cured. Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy has proven wonderfully sue
.cessful, and gained Its wide reputation
and extensive sale by its success in cur
ing the diseases which cause coughing.
II 1t Is not beneficial it will not cost you
a cent. For sale by druggists.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-05-15
I||aRE rQ|ID0DND[
smallpox Situation Well II Hand
Reflector VIII Publish Oiictal
Proceedings
Plans For Sewage Plant Have Boon
ssLt to Engineers For Bids
Will Clean Up
The city fathers met In their regular
monthly session Monday night, all be-

The city fathers met In their reEtlar
monthly session Monday night, all be-
sipg present excepting Councilman Nc
CURE. There was not very much bust
ness Of Importance transacted, but q
considerable amount OF miscellaneous
matters. which nave been set aside for
several weeks owing to more important
matters. were taken up and disposed OF.
The report OF DR.. Harris. chairman OF
the committee on health and sanitation,
that the smallpox situation was we'll in
hand, was heard with great deal OF
satisfaction.
The fret business done was the intro
sduction ola petition by Good desiring
the making of street improvements in
the paving Of the alley running east and
west betWeepsS Second and Third ave-
nues. The petition was figned by "A. E.
Ehorthill, H. Janss, w. II. III. Townsend,
Mrs. Susanna Sewer and Mrs. NJ. T..
sGetz. and asked that George Sewer be
given the contract at a stipulated price
of IS cents per square yard. The petit
TONERS agreed to be bound personally to
the city for the faithful performance OF
the work.
a similarly constructed petition
signed by "A. T. Birchard and presented
by Mr. Good. saked for the awarding OF
. contract to Gus Carlson for the laying
OF a cement sidewalk at the price OF 8
cents per foot. The sidewalk IL along
the property Of Mr.. Birchard. corner Of
State and second streets.
Several residents Of the south side.
thru Mr.. Kreutzer, petitioned the coun-
Gil for the extension Of a water main.
The petitions were referred to the var
tous committees under whose depart
ments they come. The alley and side
walk petitions were granted later In the
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-05-15
city IWaa concerned and viii. ~ sent 10
the board of supsryisors for considsra-

Several other bills. Including one Of
500 from Mrs. Mary shaver Tor board
Of smallpox patients ard Tor persFal
property destroyed In dlsinfe cting, Mere
referred to! the Judiciary committee. The
committee on nurses for the hos1 ltal
was instructed to employ at once Two
trained women nurses. The matter Of
disinfection Of smallpox houses, which
came up at the Informal meeting Sat-
urday night, was again brought up, "A
great many motions. amendments, ETC.,
We're offered, and finally the matter was
disposed Of by offering the city physi-
clan 81 for each disinfection where a full
six hours work IL required, and $3.50
where less time n mo- eSSary
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-05-15

az had stomach trouble twenty years
ana gave up nope OF being cured TIL i
began to use Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. It
has done me SO much good call 1t the
savior of my life" writes w. r. Wllkin-
son. Albany. Tenn. It digests what you
eat All druggists.