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Marshall County independent., 1901-02-01
NOTES OF LEGISLATURES.

Mr. Harris introduced a bill regu-
ration of ST Joseph county. County
and township business.
Charles L. Henry. of Anderson, was
in 1881 and 1883 a member Of the state
senate. being elected from the counties
of Grant and Madison. which at that
time was a Democratic district Mr.
Henry visited the senate the other day
and took his old seat for short time
Representative Gauntt OF Marion is
A revenue Inspector. but while be is in
the legislature he is not working at it,
4. E. Lyman OF Nluncie is serving the
government in Mr. Gauntt's place. bur
viii retire when the legislature ad-
journs
Senator Ball introduced a bill pro-
viding that county auditors may draw
warrants on funds appropr ated by
county councils TO pay specific con
tracts at the end of the year, instead or
having the money revert to the general
fund.
The senate committee on mile ge
has decided that the late Senator q r
riott of Jackson would have been en-
By resolution of the senate Ii was de-
cided TO allow this mileage to Mrs.
Garriott. and a warrant viii be drawn
for $50 in her favor.
A number of senators and represen-
tatives were in the lobby of the Deni-
son the other night, when a Salvation
Army miss came in To take up the
usual collection. Each said he was
sorry that he could not contribute be-
cause disagreement of the house and
the senate or the appropriation bill
had cut them out of their money. and
until they got paid they were not able
to donate anything to the cause
Mr.. Waugh introduced a bill amend
ing the county and township law in
such way as TO provide means for the
payment of outstanding warrants. Ju-
dietary.
Said man who watches Indiana
politics closely: Il want TO make a
prophecy just now Four years from
now S. r. Artman, speaker OF the
house of representatives, and N. w.
Gilbert, lieutenant-g governor. will be
opposing candidates for the nomination
for governor of Indiana. and Charles
w. Fairbanks will be Indiana's candi-
date for president
Representative Murphy introduced a
bill legalizing election of officers of in
corporated towns. Cities and towns.
The County Superintendents' associ-
alton has appointed committee to ap-
pear before the educational committees
OF the house and senate to protest
against the passage of the bill making
the office of county superintendent "A
elective one. The committee is COM
posed of Superintendents Rankin, OF
Paoli Harris, of Greeneastle: Thomp-
son, of Grant county; Scott. of Clark
county, and Cushman, OF Greene coun-
ty.
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ROMANCE OF A GRAVE

In the end of deep railroad cut In
Georgia, near the town of Altoona. on
the line OF Shermans march to the
sea. is a soldiers grave. The simple
headstone bears this inscription: He
died for the cause he thought was
best" For more. than thrity-fve years
the Western & Atlantic Railroad com
pany, leasing the state road" from
Georgia. has kept this nameless grave
In repair.
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Now it kills less than 80 indiyiduals-
a saving of 5000 OF 5000 lives every
year. If smallpox were as bad now
as it was half century ago. it would
kill 5000 people this year. But in
reality it will kill less than 100, and
perhaps not half of that number. When
cholera tried to force its way In, few
years ago, we drove it off with the
greatest ease But if things were in
the state they were in in 1S49, it would
have carried off 10000 of us. In
dozens of disease the same saving OF
life has been effected. Scarlet fever.
il it were as destructive now as it was
40 years ago, would kill 41,000 people.
1t won't actually carry off one-sixth OF
that number. Even diphtheria has
been brought under control.
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MRS. ANDERsON's ODD PENSION

Mrs. Charles q. Anderson OF Toledo.
o., has secured a pension Of 81 month
on account of the death OF her hus-
band, who was cavalryman In the
limited States navy. The funny thing
about 1t is that she killed the man FOR
whose death the government now gives
her a pension. He had been drink
ing and abused her while she was get
ting dinner He attacked her with a
revolver. She attempted to get pos
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Their Destruction Has
Noticeably Length
ened Human Life.

gerry was in many eases butchery. The
discovery of antiseptics revolutionized
surgical operations. In medicine, too,
the advance has been astonishing.
Many diseases have been practically
driven ont of the country The ter
rible typhus fever-knOwn as dirt
disease" which means a micrObe dis
ease-used to kill our forefathers OF
the early part Of the century at the
rate of 5000 to 10000 per $4,000. 900.
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Two Royal Old Maids.

The only two royal spinsters In Eu-
rope are namesakes and granddaugh-
ters of Queen Victoria, whose aversion
to unmarried ladies Of marriageable
age is most pronounced. So great is
her antipathy to unmarried women.
the state OF single blessedness OF the
Princess Victoria OF Wales and Prin-
cess Christian OF Schleswig-Holstein
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war on ~ ~
" * Microbes

That the length OF u mans life is
much greater now than It was half
century ago is shown by statistics.
Notwithstanding all the talk Of the
good old days. Millions of years have
been added to the aggregate number
lived by man. These years have been
gained mainly by the war On microbes.
So long as the microbe was unknown
as the cause Of nearly all disease medi-
cine was mere guesswork. while sur
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Insects which Attaok Rooka

Two prizes of 1000 francs each and
third OF 500 francs have been offered
by anonymous donors. according To the
Courier du Livre, for the best essays
on THE insects which attack books
and the best means of destroying
them"
Marshall County independent., 1901-02-01

and in spite of their deplorable, con
spicuOus and unnatural singleness.
they are not the most unhappy Of high
born ladies. They are fast friends
and allies. and though they enjoy few
of the same studies and pleasures. they
are equally callous in their estimate a
the worlds and even grandmother
opinion, and equally determined "a
prove that the life of an unwedded
princess is neither forlorn nor un-
profitable.
The only way of setting the will free
is to deliver it from wilfulneSS.-Har0,
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session of IT and in the struggle laid
hold OF his leather watch chain, which
he wore around his neck, where II. was
fastened with a slip knot She 1erked
1t pretty hard and strangled him.
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has been the cause OF may royal family
jars. Seriously as the parents and
grandparents may threaten and repine
there remains little Or no possibility
OF the two spinsters finding mates.
Princess Victoria of Wales reached her
thirty-second birthday In the spring,
and Princess Victoria Of Schleswig
Holstein will never see thirty again,
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as to say: How dare you? This Is
my pew. and 1 pay the rent for it,"
Well. l crouched in the other corner
and made myself as small as possible
and felt as though | had been stealing
something. So there are people who
have a sharp edge to their religion, and
they act as though they thought most
people had been elected to be damned
and they were glad of it. Oh. let US
brighten up our manner and appear in
gentlemanliness or ladyhood
Marshall County independent., 1901-02-01
Friday. JannarY %.

Senator Johnson of Jay, introduced
a bill aimed at the Chicago pipe line 5.
1t makes any pressure over 200 pounds
to the square inch Illegal. This pres
sure would make it impossible to pipe
gas to Chicago unless pumping stations
were placed every few miles.
A penalty of from $4,000 to $4,000
is provided, and the gas inspector is
required to inspect the lines quarterly
instead of annually. as at present
The manufacturers of the gas belt are
said to be behind the bill. It is quite
probable that Indiana will substitute
electrocution for the hanging Of crimi-
nails, as the senate passed Harrison's
bill by a vote of 81 TO 2.
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THE INDIA A LEGISLATURE
Reports of Proceedings and Bills
Introduced.
MEASURES IN BOTH HOUSES.
A Proposed Waterway from East CHI
cago to the Calumet River-Ssnator
Agnew Has Heard OF No Oppssition
to This Bill.
Tnesdar. .Iannarr 22.

In the House: The report Of the con-
ference committee was concurred IN.
striking out the clause in the appro-
priatiOn bill providing for extra allow
anceS by resolution. The primary
election bill was made a special order
for next Tuesday afternoon. Senate
bill No. 81. fixing Michigan City as the
legal place for the execution OF crimi-
nails, was passed.
In the Senate: S. 3. Fleming was
seated as senator from Allen and
Adams counties. Senator Cregor in
troduced a resolution declaring that
the constitution follows the flag and
instructing the senators and represen-
tatives in congress to use all honorable
means to enforce this doctrine.
Wednesday. January %.
A bill has been prepared for intro
duction in the legislature to establish
a whipping post in every county in the
state and provides that every male per
son over IS years of age who shall
strike or beat a woman shall receive
from 10 to so lashes on his bare back.
Profanity in the presence of females
shall bring to the male offender Of IT
years or more from five to 25 lashes.
Petit larceny shall be punished by
from FIVE to 50 lashes. Tramps shall
receive from ten to fifty lashes. The
man who deserts his family and leaves
it upon public charity from thirty to
seventy-fye lashes, and the public
drunkard on his fourth offense from
ten to twenty-five. The whip used shall
be of rawhide and shall be welded by
the sheriff or his deputies
Thursday. January "a.
The legislature passed TO engross-
ment of bill which viii be OF inter-
est to the people of northwestern IN
diana. It was introduced by Senator
Agnew and provides for a waterway
from East Chicago on Lake Michigan
to Calumet river, to be used as a ship
canal Senator Agnew says he has
heard of no opposition to the bin,
which provides that on petition Of one
third of the affected property owners
the circuit Judge shall appoint three
disinterested persons 10 assess benefits
and damages and pay the cost Of the
waterway. Senator Agnew says If the
measure becomes a law northwestern
Indiana Will have one of the greatest
OF inland harbors.
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FATAL ACCIDENT ON I. C.
Fireman Geo. McNett is Instantly
Killed While Getting Drink
0f Water.

Mr.. Geo. A. McNett, a fireman on the
Illinois Central was instantly killed
last Tuesday afternoon while getting a
drink Of water. Mr.. McNett's home
was in FIT. Dodge and he was making
run on the Central fast freight going
west. When near Wall Lake the en-
gineer says McNett went to water
faucet on the tender to get drink
while the train was moving rapidly.
AS the unfortunate man stopped over
he was struck by one of the steel
trusses on a bridge, knocking him
from the engine and under the cruel
wheels. He was ground to pieces be-
fore the, train could be stopped. The
remains we're brought to Denison and
given to the care OF Undertaken Sol
onion. aud his relatives Immediately
notified Wednesday the relatives
came down from Fit. Dodge and took
the remains to Ft. Dodge.
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Court Proceedings.

Judge Church has been holding court
this week, and although it started out
quite lively nothing of much note has
transpired. Monday was taken up in
assigning the different cases and Tues.
day was given over to probate matters.
Z. The Turner case for larceny was con-
tinued and the case of Carr and Toon
against the G. & NV. railroad was
settled out of court. This was a suit
for $50 for surgical fees in attending an
employe of the railroad company in
jured at DowCity.
Judge Church was not feeling well
and the jury was excused and court ad-
iourned until next Monday.
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Grace Fox who was held by the Den
ison officers on Monday by telegram
from P. b. Baker of Lynch, Neb., has
been in custody in Denison for several
days, pending the arrival OF requisi-
ton papers from. Des Moines. At first
1t is said that she agreed to return
without papers but later on the advice
of Nebraska friends changed her mind.
Nebraska parties employed Denison
attorneys to defend her and writ of
habeus corpus was asked but was
denied by the court. p. B. Baker. the
deputy sheriff who came to Denison
for the fair prisoner is an old time resi-
dent of Denison. He is better known
here as Bart and left Denison more
than ten years ago. He is now deputy
sheriff of Boyd county, Nebraska, a
constable and after the first OF January
he is to be marshal OF his home city OF
Lynch, Neb. He Is a brother of Mr..
John Baker and OF Mrs. Aug. Moeller
and Mrs. J. Phi. Jones of Denison' and
OF Mrs. T.. M. Jones of Charter Oak.
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The atheletic entertainmentg given
by Prof. Eddie Robinson's pupil proved
to be great treat for those who we're
fortunate to be present, for never be-
fore has Denison witnessed more skill
strength and endurance between people
of same weight displayed. The enter
tainment opened with a catch as catch
can wrestling match between Masters
SERVER and Romans which was won by
the former ia s minutes and 2 seconds
The second bout was between Masters
Hart and Robert Romans was won by
the later in 7 min. % sec. The third
contest between Master Freddie Fence
Ter and Harlan Amen, won by the
former though smallest proved to be
veritable whirl wind after min. and SIS
sec. OF fast and skillful wrestling. Then
came the first fall in the bout of the
evening aneatch as catch can match
between Howard Wilson and Earl
Beagle of Missouri Valley, the first fall
won by Beagle after terrific struggle
in min. ard "A sec. although MIR.
Wilson wasthe lighter by 80 pounds he
proved dangerous opponent for the
husky Had from Mo. Valley. Wilson
secured the ne xt fall by skill and en-.
durance in 8 min. % sec. and wrestled
q draw in the second bout.
Prof. Robinson and Master Freddie
Fensler boxed very pretty exhibition
OF two rounds with the gloves. Mas
ter Harold Culavin, d diminitive little
mite of not more than or 8 years OF
age gave an exhibition of scientific bag
punching which proved the hit of the
evening, for his work would have done
credit to q professional. The father OF
the little artist, MIR. George Culavin
of Missouri Valley, acted as the official
referee of the evening. just as the
spectators were leaving the hall, two
of Prof. Robinson's Omaha pupils,
Clarence English and Dave Cole, ap'
pesred on the scene, having just ar
rived on No. 6 which was four hours
late. They were to have boxed siz
round go. However, they delighted
q large audience this afternoon at the
lCitv Hall with their skin. The en-
tertainment was success. all around
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See s.Hamlet".

Interest in "Hamlet has been in
creased since Shakespeare wrote his
great tragedy, and there has ever been
an eagerness on,the part OF the public
to see each of the more prominent as
pirants for honors in this role. Interest
in the play has been somewhat height
ened this season by Its general revival
through the country. The theatre
going public of Woodstock has an ad-
diLional interest in the fact that it wi |
have the opportunity to pass judgment
upon John Arthur, who is considered
by the press of many sections to be the
coming Booth. Mr.. Arthur will appear
in "Hamlet" at the opera house Thurs
day Dec. 10 supported by the Slaytor
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Sale Of shorthorn Cattle.

Sale Of shorthOrn Cattle.
The undersigned will sell at auction
on the Greedy Stock Farm, 81 miles
south west of Manila Iowa on
THURSDAY DECEMBER 10, 1901;
commencing at IL o'clock M; SO head
OF good Registered Shorthorn cattle.
consisting of 81 bulls and 80 COWS and
heifers. Ten of the bulls we're got by
Cumberland 1858, 3 by Matchless of
Evergreen Hill l42472, 2 by Imp. Non
pariel Victor 1858 ebony. The re-
mainder are by Wildwood Lad 1867,
Senator of Oxford l43931 and other
noted sires. All Of the females of
suitable age have been bred either to
Cumberland or Merry Marshall all are
guaranteed breeders including Grand
Nerissa end with bull calf by Imp. Nom
pareil Victor. She is the dam OF Nom
pareil Hero 17O593, winnerlof over $3.50.
in prizes during the present year.
Walter Violet 3D., grand A year old
show COW by Norfolk Imp. Lady Belle
9th roam year old and a good one
she will make q very large COW and a
good breeder. The remsinders are
Violets Sauspareils, Ianthes, Blossoms,
Rose OF Sharous, Mrs. Motifs Amelias
Mary AIMS, Imp, Floras, Beauties,
Young Marys etc. This is an Offering
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San Enemy to the Queen" as IRE
sented at the opera house Tuesday
evening by the Slayton New York
Stock Co, proved plume in Manager
Sibberts cap. He is to be congratu-
lated upon securing sogood an attrac-
ton. John Arthur is certainly great
actor and he was very well supported by
the entire company. The costumiug was
magnificent and the special scenery
in keeping with the play. BY request
of Manager Sibbert and others this
company will again appear in our city
on Thursday Dec. 10 at which time
they willspresent Hamlet.
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that should appeal with equal force to
!, he farmer and breeder. The sale will
b. held under cover and no pcsipone-
ment. Free conveyance to and from
station on day of.sale. Lunch for 1000
at IL O'Clock q. m.
TERMS; Cash, or if desired. six or
twelve months time at 8 percent. All
bids sent to Col F. M. Woods will be
fairly dealt with Stock at owners risk
as soon as bid off. Will also cell 100
Plymouth rock chickens.
G. A. SAUNDERS
Col F. NJ. WOODS, Anc
CAREY M. JONES, 1Auo
SEARS NC HENRY, CLERK,
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Hon. r. c. Langan of Clinton was a
Denison visitor on Thursday, Mr..
Langan is q nephew to Hon. Hugh
Langan of this county Both will serve
in the next Iowa legislature Langan Of
Clinton as democrat and Langan of
Crawford as republican. Langan of
Clinton will be the youngest man in
the house being.but twenty seven years
of age
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Stock company, the members of which
we're especially selected with view to
their ability in the legitimate drama.
Hamlet, as presented by the Slayton
company, will be one of the treats of
the season.
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The Coterie Club met at the home of
Mrs Howard Wilson on Thursday af-
ternoon. Mrs. Wilson proved herself
most hospitable hostess and the
ladies OF the club passed delightful
afternoon.
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We understand that the democrats
on the board Of supervisors are planning
what they consider cute trick. 1t ia
said that they have agreed to elect
John G.. Smith as chairman of the
board in January and then to divide
their votes two and two on the bridge
contract and an axe Mr.. Smith decide
the tie. If this program is carried out
it will be good thing for the tax,
payers as MIR. Smith is a man who will
vote without fear or favor and stand by
the peoples interests in every respect.
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DR.. Hecht will go to Upton on next
Saturday where he will visit his parents
over Christmas. During his absence
his Office will be in charge of DR.. Kempt
During DR.. Hechts residence in our
city he has built up good practice and
has proven himself a.compitent dentist
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Mr.. i. H. Carstens moved his saloon
into his new building on Broadway on
Wednesday last. The room is a fine
one. heated by steam and the bar fix
tures are as fine as can be found in any
city in Iowa. Mr.. Carstens runs his
saloon strictly in accordance with the
provisions of the mulct law. P. B.
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Notice to Redeem.
STATE OF IOWA. y

STATE OF IOWA,
Crawford County.
To A. II. Wilder and A. II. Miller. You are
hereby notified that Mt a sale Of lands and lots
for taxes, on the seventh day Of December,
1895. by the treasurer OF Crawford county, Iowa,
the following described real estate to wit:
Lots eight (8), nine (9), ten 10>, eleven Q1), IN
block thirteenC3 in town of Manila, Crawford
taxes of 1885 and that the right Of redemption
viii expire. and deed for said real ehtate will
be made, unless redemption from such sale be
made within ninety days from the service of
this notice.
Dated this 18th day OF November. 1901.
JAS. r. BOOZE,
Owner and holder OF certificates.
Shaw Sims g. Kuehnle, Attorneys, 7s-wst
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Mrs. Chas. Galbreath left on We'd
nesday morning for visit with friends
in Tama City. Clinton and Sterling,
Ill. She will be gone until after the
holidays.
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Brodersen and Fred Moeller are the
bar-tenders and they we're busy all
day Wednesday serving to those who
came 20 congratulate Mr.. Carstens
upon his enterprise in erecting one Of
the finest business buildings in Deni-
SON.
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Mrs. j. Fred Meyers has been quite
i'll the past two days, suffering with
pneumonia.
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The Whist club will meet at the
home of Miss Minnie Bale on Wednes-
day evening.
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Mr.. G. l.. Caswell went to Des
Moines yesterday on business matters.
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W. 81. Nc Nerney the music man
from Boone has been in Denison this
week.
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sc. Wright is spending the week ~
Omaha on business.

r., A. Romans is in South Dakota this
week on u land deal.
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CHICKENS FOR SALE Inquire of
Mrs. j. S. Milton or leave orders at
the Boys store. 864ts
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BIG BARGAINS-In new and second
hand heaters and ranges at Wygants.
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Mr.. Martin Neal of Charter Oak
spent Wednesday in Denison.
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CHRISTMAS-Is here, so are we with
splendid assortment OF fancy porce
lain dishes, cups, saucers, vases, in
celluloid. We have everything made
in fancy goods. Look at the latest
Casineon goods in toilet; they are
beautiful in design, color and prices
that are low for what thew repre-
sent Is. kNAUL
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and pearl fish, fish globes
of all STYLES, sizes, at prices that are
right at r. Knaul's
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ESTRAY On account of someone
leaving gate to pasture open two
colts, one black and the other iron
gray, are missing. Any person return
Ing the same will be paid for
trouble or notify Luney Bros.
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SINGERS "A splendid assortment OF
imported Hartz Mountain and An
dreasbey birds at city prices at II.
Knaul's.
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NEW STOCK-Of window glass and
weather strip at reduced prices at
Wygants.
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A Beautiful Leather Grip filled with
choicest of candy, is what you get at
the Model Bakery.
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CUTTER FOR SALE CHEAP-Best
in the city. With fills and tongue.
SO 1T Kelley's Shoe store.