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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-02-12
BLAMEs NO ONE.
Investigation Hoard of the Iowa
Central Decides to Hold No One ite-
sponsible for Newburs Wreck.

Investigation Board of the Iowa
Central Decides to Hold No One lee
sponsibie for Neyvburg Wreck.
The work of the investigation of the
Newburg wreck, held in the office of
Superintendent G. w. Hunting ton, at
Oskaloossa, was completed Monday eve
ming. and resulted in no one being cen
sured or made responsible for the acct
dent.
This will be good news to- the many
railroad men residing along the line of
the road, all of whom We're deeply inter-
ested in the outcome of the iilvestiga-
ton. The three-eigine crews, Engineers
Aiiies kelleher, Tom Pavey and Tom
Cooney, and FirenIen Parks, Trim, and
Connors, and the train crew of GoEduc-
tor George Dawson. We're all ordered to
report for duty at once. all having been
laid off since the wreck. pending the i'm
vestigation, excepting Engineer Cooney
and Fireman Connors. who We're on the
second engine of the double head snow
pillow.
1t was generally thought, among the
railroad men, that If any one was held
responsible for the wreck 1t would be
Conductor Dawson. for not giving or
ders TO have his train on the side track.
The passenger waited about twenty
five minutes for the snow pillow. but as
the passenger had the right of way over
the extra Conductor Dawson did not
think it necessary to side track Attic
realizing that that was according TO the
book of rules which governs trainmen.
it Is understood that Engineer Kelleher
suggested to the conductor that they
had better get out of the way, because
he realized the perilous position of men
on snow plow and also that they were
likely at any time to become lost, espe-
cially in a bad storm
The satisfactory adjustment of the
matter is very gratifying to all con-
cerned.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-02-12
OLD SUIT SETTLED.
Bach- Iowa Central Damage suit Dis
missed.

B The Old case q charles Bach * the
Iowa Central railway. which has been
Twice l,ied j our district court and
pilee 4 ne supreme court was today
Htinaily adjusted by the railroad paying
to the piaintift the amount Of his claim
and Costs This suit was commenced in
1875 IL L, j and II. Z Boardnlan
acting for the piainfifi4 The plainfiff
VAS defeated in the lower court ard
shortly after II. f. ] Roaldmall died.
The firm o. feardmans Aldfieh & Lay
sence shen carried the case % the SUI
prenae court reversed the acton of the
been tried a the coming April term.
This is tiie end Of a lengthy BIT ~ liti-
cation snd the last. doubtless of the
LAW suits, growing olit of the Iowa Cen
trails essviy Wreck on Steamboat Rock
hill
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-02-12

Chairman Benson, OF the water COM
mittee. reported to the council that the
new water supply had every promise of
being abundant, but that the water was
rot as clear as desired because of dirt in
the city mains. AZ soon as the weather
will permit the mains will be flushed
and the condition improved. The only
additional expense TO be incurred on the
@xtsnsion y the bricking up Of the man.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-02-12

roles over the twenty driven wells, the
erection OF q permanent house over the
Pump pit and the building of spiral
stairway In the pit-a few hundred dol-
lars all told, making the total cost of
the extension and necessary machinery
about $4,000.
The judiciary committee, Mr.. Mcclure
reported, has employed Fred I. Wells
at So per day and H. H. Gregg at So per
day to check up the books and accounts
of the various city officers, from the
mayor down. Mr.. Fisher asked that
when the accountants conclude their
work they submit sealed report to be
presented to the council at It's next
meeting, and this was agreed to. The
work will require several days.
L Alloys Zlcvor has claim against the
city for 500 for injuries received. MIR.
zlevor was employed in digging a ditch
for the city and while thus engaged re-
ceived injuries which incapacitated him
from labor and created financial loss
for medical Tendance The claim was
referred.
A petition, presented by Mr.. Kirby.
was received from William Flower,
asking permission to erect an outside
stairway on the building at the corner
Of State and Center streets. The mat
ter was referred to the buildings,
grounds and claims committee.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-02-12

DR.. Harris wanted the report amended
70 1t would show when the bonded In
Gdebtedness was created, explaining that
he wanted the people to know that the
( present council did not create the debt
and this showing was ordered made.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-02-12
Actual indebtedness .. s4.7

Actual Indebtedness .......... s4.775.62
Estimated Receipts for the Coming
Fiscal Year
From Tax Levy for the Year 1900
From corporation tax.......... SIC. 1888. so
From water tax................ S,194.2S
From sewer taxi. ........... 3.277.71
From fire tax. 1.63S.S5
From sinking fund taxi. go. 1885
From bond tax................. 1885
From sidewalk tax. ...,......... 525.02
Estim'd receipts from liquor tax IA, 600. 90
Estim'd receipts firm water rent 10000. 90
Estlm'd receipts from poll tax. 5000
Estim'd receipts-gea'l licenses. 10000
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-02-12
IN THE AIR
The Germs OF La Grippe arc Con.
viewed Thru the AtmospIere.

vcyed Thru the Atmosphere.
No one can escape Ia grippe germ.
becailst. wllei, in epidemic 81 the a sea ~
I Is preventing the air IS laden With II.
Tie reason every ore does not have
the disease al the same time IS because
the persons who are enjoying perfect
health are anie 10 successfully resist
and throw off the infection. while those
Who. Tor any reason. are not in the bes
of heath fa,i read, sictinls
Theft symptoms are those of acute
catarrh. res milling hard cold and II
prompt treatment isappIied at his time
1T can easily be broken UP: one OF the
hes; remedies at this stage is Stuart &
ICataryh TabIets sold by druggists
everywhere. ard If taken freely. say one
tablet every hour or two for two Or
lthret. days, he danger of pneumonia
and serious complications Will be avert
led
The Rev. L. t. Palmer Baptis, cler-
.gyman of oeiesco. Mich, makes a state
lment of interest 10 all catarrh and
grippe sufferers He says: Stuart's Ca
tarrh Tablets have certainly been a
blessing 10 ne. ] have used them freely
| this fall and winter and have found
them safeguard against la grippe and
catarrhal troubles from which had
suffered for years 1 feel that / can
freely and conscientlously recommend
them
Persons who suffer from catarrh of
1.-THE head and throat are very suscepti-
Bile to la grippe, and such will find a
pleasant, convenient and safe remedy
in this rev catarrli cure.
Stuart's Catarrh Tablets are com
posed entirely of harmless antiseptics,
and may be used as freely as necessary.
al they contain no cocaine. opiate or
poisonous drug of any kind.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-02-12
now TO Cure the Grippe.

Remain quietly at home and take
{ hamberlain's Cough Remedy as di-
rccted and quick recovery is, sure to
follow. That remedy counteracts any
tendency OF the grippe to result in pneu-
monia, which is really the only serious
danger Among the tens OF thousands
who have used 1t for the grippe not enc
case has ever been reported that did not
recover For sale by I'll druggists.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-02-12
~ - - - :
Texas Excursions.

On Monday and Tuesday, Feb. ls and
10, 1901. thesIowa Central railway viii
sell excursion tickets to Beaumont Poit
Arthur, Galveston, Fort Worth and 9TH
err Texas points and Lake Charles. La!
at less than one fare for the round tris
a special train will leave Kansas Cits
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-02-12

on Tuesday, Feb. 10, at 81 O'clock, for
beaumont, Port Arthur and other
points. This is a great chance to visit
the scene of the great oil discoveries
and see the big well 1T Beaumont with
its daily flow of $4,000 barrels, For fur
Their particulars call on amy Iowa Gem
trail ticket agent. or address George S.
lsatty, G. r. & T. A., Marsllalltown,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-02-12
Your Wife ana Little Ones,

May have an apartment all to them
selves il you send them over the Penn
sylvania short lines from Chicago. New
compartment sleeping cars running over
this route have private rooms especial
sly adapted for invalids and ladies' and
children travelling alone. Find out nbou,
heirecomforts by addressing II. r. Der.
ing. A. G. p. Agent. 24S South Clark
styeet, Chicago.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-02-12
77---7-
HIGH SCHOOL MOCK TRIAL.
Miss Leta WINERY Acquitted of
Charge of Forgery society Meet


Miss Leta Millinery Acquitted of
Charge of Forgery Society Meet-
ings.
Before a Jury OF twelve high school
students MISS I4eta WINERY. "a :,
forger. made defense TO that charge a 81
preferred by one of her s,ehoolnlates
Miss Flora Evans, aud thru the good
work of her attorneys was acouittad
and her good name vindicated.
The mock trial Mas, ia charge 81 thas
Junior and senior literary society Of the
higil school, and took the place Of the
regular society program. Dignifiesiand
austere. on the Judge bench. sat Miss
Della 9Rhoades. as JUDI Looking 10.
land TO the court {, rig flt was The sr,er,<
Harry speers evenstla,, The didn't use
This John Hancock in signing the sub.
poenaessof witne s.ses 81, mat they could.
afterwards set their money. Buster
Than a cranberry merchant was Miss
Pearl Williams. who. AZ bailiff. ushersd
Lin the Witnesses d nd stood ready { S eject
iany one who might become obstrener-
ous Or 90 to sleep III eou,t. Before the
j3bar we're Guy i3runssge and I.uaette
Froclieh, - attorneys Tor the statc9 ana.
I5yyill Long and ida McMllrray. Who
We're looking after the interests at. the
l5defendaat.
The crime of which Miss WINERY was
accused was the forgery Of a check for
$500. which Miss Exams .aimed ;ise de-
l,fendant had got casie,i at the NIarshall-
Iliuwn state Bank I'VE defense I'm. the
iJsake of the trial adin:ffed ff,:lr q fors
| cry had been committed. ana adfllitte,i
! also dat the defendant mad received
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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-02-12
TEACHERS PROGRAM
Meeting Of the Central Iowa
Association in This City
This Week.
Prominent Educators TO Take
Part. Subjects to Be
Discussed.
One and One third Fare on Rail-
ways--The Round Table
Meetings.

Mnntsndc
EVERYTHING Is favorable for success
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SIS Assoclatlo 70 pc neld IN Marshail-
town on Friday and Saturday of this
week. The complete program has been.
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card.
The railways will make "a rate of one
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.u''alhe--lroma points IRON Wnich the
local one-Way iare 70 MarshalitoWn IS
not less tnan ol cents or more than
800. When the Journey IS over more
man one line' tickets and certliicates
must be procured from each. I he con-
Nenlloh VIII commence on FRIDAY after
noon. with round table meetings in the
nigh school building The balance Of
We sessions VIII De held in the Odeon
s'IheateT, with an evening session Fri
day and morning and afternoon sessions
SATURDAY. me program az the Odeon
Z VIII pc as lolIoWs
fiiil'asi NV ~ SlNei, Ss,,sS'l-e)es IS
MUSIC - Nlarshalltown High School
Nsnolus.
sadafess--fi Y. l-ansoil, Nevada,
preside NJ.
NilislciS-s Boone High School Quartet
Lesson from the Negro''-Hon.
Henry Sabill,s ioes MONIES
AltlS1G- High Sch0Ol Or
schestra
Studies and Life Professor George
e. Vincent, chicago University.
SzssiuRioxA1 MORNING.
900. Music Marshalltown High
s Schuol orchestra
$40, Address Hon. r. 6. Barrett, SUI
pelintsndent public Instruction.
v 20 Iile INSPIRATION OF Edward lss'-
land s,iii, q MaJor- Minor American Poet
and Teacher resident w. NJ. Beard
sils al, low wa state College
at,a'', Plact.cal enid Study IN lowfi
i2ipiic s'cnoois rofessor y w
& i'atfick, Iowa state University
lp:lo, Music - Boone High School
Quartet
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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-02-12
GROCER COMPANY DIRECTORS.
Western Grocer Company selects Of
ficers at Meeting Held Here l.o-

grocery an, -
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The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-09-12
COPPER ORE IS FOUND
Good Samples Taken to White Horse
 By Prospootors

pr Lindsay. og O'h.tc Horse. returned rH. for. part uf last week from an eV- eur-lo1 ir the mountains about 1 miles west of White Uorsa. whthor hc had eHr. to .Vlmue mining properties locat- .I .Hm. two weeks previous. but orGIn- aIy discovered hy Indians in pursuit of mountain sheep He was accompanied hv Mr. J. M Jotson. Dawson miner and owner of a placer claim ou Jlck Wade creek. together with thrcc Indian cldrs including Jimmy Jackson 1s ln- trrnr,tcr
 Tho party t1vcrscd three distinct mountain ranges or divides. in thoir travels and everywhere encountered plenty of game. pt1migln being vcu numerous. Iakc trout of most dr'ic- .ors flavor when cooked. arc very pIou- uuI Iu thc numerous lakes lu that part of the country X band of Indians was passed who were found drying fish in uree quantities for future use Broad yru.vs Intcrvcncd between Che mountain urrcs and altogether thc country west presents a vcr interesting and pictures rur appearance.
 I'D. trIu was notorious one. il'i' n'- Irr uo trails and so flr as observations would Indicate. thc prospcctor had over looked this portion of Che country. Never th,Iess. on reaching their destination. thc mineral wealth In sight would appear Co mor. than compensate for Che h1rdships undergone by thc adventurcrs
 Several rich samples of Che orc brought olt cou now bc scrn. and 60 judge of cope DOT ore. carrying @ good percentage of gold ruauz can easily make an approx .mlte estimate of thc values
 10 was l.cerialu0I from some Indians familiar Vith the country west of White Uor-. that "a pass exists to Che north of th. rogte taken by thc prospcctors. where 1 -o.d trlI could bc opened ur 1ro.d.ne 1u mountain climbing should th.s .u- formation prove to be correct thc dis- rut.r..- Just made c1u be utilized to good advantage In Che near future
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-09-12
SECTION V

That any and an physicians called to attend any case ofcoutagiouso infectious disease shall notify the board of health Immediately of the existence of the same with name and residence of the patient
 SECTION NL
 That every proprietor or other person iA
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-09-12
TRIED FOR A
 MURDER
Fred Hardy Charged With
 the lnimak Tragedy
Evidence Presented Go tho Court Showed That He Did tho Skuik- ing Act aad Laid Iz Ambush For tho Prospeotors

NccUrIne t1 Nom. nIn.rs uf thr lItr of August m FrI Hardy hl- been the ..t.I by I .H..lI EuuI luu. stuug u Umlskl ur the mloler nt Con au' ...r.r.. Sullivan and P J Rooney on rumlk I-lrI lnI Vls to To. tried on A.rI.t >
 IH addition tH tne testimony of pwe1 J..s..r. tre only survivor 0f thc Sullivan party. which bls already hesn published .tr.ne ...I,rc, has h.en secured 1s1iust urly Wth 70 mon named Williams hr I.s.r..I from thr -ehoorrr NrJe' m Jmmlk bay Williams secured Jory from ..mr fishermen and tarIy. u is HeI.t.t. crossed the Isilnd and eot oD tH. cast .aIe oI c1ra f.clu. lt Is 1urgod and shot down the three men
 Ulrly attempted t' sscIr. inuv 1t th. sum. tIm- 1. dd Wulm- h.t UI rot have thr money tn mak. l H.uHet Alter tUe murder lHriy again .Hu..r.t lt tha home of Che Gsherm.r tH.s um. eIta money. and .acceedel .u e.tu1e l boat Ir f h. rnweI around br Ft.-t Pas. Q. tH- northeast corucr of the s'- and whom. to was afterwards learned hr e1mb.rI reckIeeely with fishermen. IHr- Iv stayed .l thc cabin of two mon named Rosenberg and Scott. and was thrr' whom captured by tHa HUcers.
 Both Rosenberg and Scott won heIl ls witnesses Upon he1r.ur chat officers wen. e.Irch.ue for h.m. t e oHIm"d Hardy u.d up gold watch. diamond ... aaI "a lew other articles of value and t.I ta.m They w,r. found by the deputy ur.HaI and th- watch bore the inscr.p- t.u "I.UIs to FInr.uce The latter 0l. ... christian n1m. of 1ne of the SlI- u,In bows WUame with whom Har- ly ,...aeI from the Aueo. has mover been H.'nI .f since h.r.nr the dnrv lt ls aii.r.i ,alt Hardy also kIied him. and "a pair of sc.ssuus and 70 rcyoiyer Che urup.rty uf Williams won. fnIud nn Hardy after u.- e.r-st
 UIrIy claims n. To. nephew Hf John
 Nanamaker. ul Ipuuad.unt. who was formerly postmaster e.r.rHI .f fH. Un.- ted States He aI-l .aIms chat h. ..r.-l in tne Tenth r.nrNuaur volunteers. entering l- pr.tat. and r.ne tu Ur-t Irutr1lUt
 ulrIy ls "a young man. .H.t - t.Ir. af are Hs has uu smooth .aIr.r l,e.. Ilrrr cars. small brown ev.- . rr.m.- a.nt uo.. and h.eb check hore. iI. .Ir- hts hair iu tr. middle and has "a hltt .f keeping he mouth sughuy open
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-09-12

uosworth S srerrs. wholesale dealers. Fourth avenue between Broadway and state streets. received by hgt boat choice poultry butter eggs and voee- tables
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-09-12

Tho Seattle Eahcmnh pnlght Beer ls ,he best and most expensive drought beer made In Seattle. For sale at the Se- attle Slloon. corner state and Sixth ave- uue
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-09-12

B. 10 Ordained Iy The Common Council uf The DIty uf SktcWUy DIs-
 tr.ct of Alaska
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-09-12
SElrInN

There is hereby established Bo1ui of Health. consisting uI tHU rN unInIu uftur tl. health officer. thc chairman of the committee on health and police Che city marshal and Che city clerk, who shall he lI of them members oi Che board of
 SECTION IT,
 The City Council shall elect suitable person for health officer. who shall have Iul exercise such power and perform such duties as shall he prescribed by ordinance. The city marshal shall execute and carry Hut thr orders and directions of such health officer and as soon as hc has Knowledge that any person hus any cone fIEIuus ur dangerous disease iu any house stsrs. hotel boarding house or building within Che City uf Skdgwuy. he shall give notice to che public of the existence ot such disease. by placing a green card o, lae in clsc uf dipththerin. u scarlet card Hr Ing in cIsc of scarlet fever yellow card Iu ease nf smallpox, and 10 white card iu Ii other cases. whcrc Che same may bo seen by persons passing near Che premises wherein such disease may he. Hni no persons shall remove such cards Hr llEs. under Che penalties herein pre- scr.hcd uutl no danger uf Infection Tee mains and Che health officer shall sane tIuu che removal thereof
 SECTION ITr
 Tho Board of Health may. at any time t deems necessary employ assistance Go Iid Che health officer in ease of any con fnEinus or infectious disease Such ag- sisfuuts shall perform the same duties us herein prescribed for thc health officer
 SECTION "
 That no person shall introduce or nid ln introducing Into the City of Sklgway any yellow fever. smallpox. scarlet fever. ma1snls. whoonln cough OF dIuththrrIl. or any other contagious or infectious dls-
 cr,owroN- v
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-09-12

FOR SALE" For Rent" Furnished Rooms for Rent" md other cards for sale at che Daily Alaskan office.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-09-12

Visit the Royal steam plant and sec how laundry is done without Injury Co goods.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-09-12

Red star bottled beer is uneqnalod as a table drink e per dozen. delivered Telephone -9
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-09-12
THE WHITE PASS & YUKON ROUTE.

Pacific and Arctic Railway and Navigation Company. British Columbia Yukon Railway Company. British Yukon Railway Company.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-09-12
ORDINANCE NO. Ie

AN ORDINANCE TO PREVENT THE REPRODUCTION AND SPREADING OF CONTAGIOUS DISEASE AND PROVIDING FOR A BOARD OF HEALTH. pRESCRln-
 ING DUTIES OFUEAiTH
 OFFICERS AND FOR
 OTHER PURPOSES
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-04-27

The wheels of club life in Butte have
run along very smoothly this week. the
most important thing being the election
by the Woman's club of five trustees
to handle the club money. Next Mon
day the Homer club will enjoy Recip-
rocity Day, members of different clubs
throughout the state reading papers be-
fore them. Tuesday evening the West
Side Shakespeare club will have Recip-
rocity Evening, when they will also en-
10Y papers read by members Of out
side clubs.
Tuesday evening Professor Bowman
will deliver his lecture on "X-Ray Phe-
nomena" under the auspices OF the So
cial and Domestic Science department
of the Woman's club, in the parlor Of
the First Presbyterian church. 1t will
he finely illustrated ana should draw
n large audience.
The club women and all the women OF
Butte in fact, are greatly interested in
the coming art exhibit of five days COM
mencing on May 7th and 1t is being
widely discussed. Representative wom-
en of the city and Of the clubs are ar
ranging details. That the end of the
club year is drawing near Is matter OF
regret to every club woman of the city
OF Butte.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-04-27

the use of the church. and of how he
made fixed rules for his choristers. She
described the Introduction OF Psalm
chanting in Rome. She spoke of the
founding of the "Gregorian Modes" and
the work Guido of Areggo did. So she
touched on all in turn trOubadours. first
masses to the opening of the 18th GEN.
fury when modern music was born. The
evolution of sharps. flats. major and
minor keys was described.
Then Mrs. Holmes took up the COM
posers and their works, describing each
briefly. Then told of the great influ-
ence music has on men and animals.
After the paper it was discussed and
the question of why we do not have any
really great music in this age was ar
gued pro and con.
Mrs. Green Majors gave an interesting
talk on Origin of Musical Instruments.
She thought music was Unborn In all
people, that it was one of the first in
ventions of mankind. She enumerated
the things used in the construction. en-
bracing all things capable Of producing
harmony. The three classes. percus-
sion. wind and string were taken in
turn, their origin, use and evolution into
modern instruments. Hands were first
used to beat time. Just as they are
now with Indians and negroes. Then
came the drums. first made from gourds.
No nation ever really invented music
for the relics of all early races show
the same kind of instruments. The pro-
totype of all our modern instruments
was given. the shell for the horn. reeds
for the flute and so on down. She
showed pictures of the first organs. nine
immense keys on a five-foot board. The
piano is the one instrument both string
and percussion.
The club enjoyed an animated discus
sion on music which was thoroughly en-
joyed and then adjourned.