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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-03-02
Her Comb E1ploded..

Special TO Times Republican.
Hudson. March 2.-While Mrs. Charles
fCreeger was sitting in the Catholic
Church at Eagle Center celluloid comb
in her hair ignited from the heat OF a
stove near by and she was badly burned
about the head before the blaze was ex-
3,inguished.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-03-02

Liverpool. March o
Wheat-Quiet; q sd lower spot. IS
11asd; March, IS iossd; May 5s 1li.d;
July IS l17sd.
Corn Quiet; unchanged TO IA high
er; spot 3s assAlitl March, IS 91sd;
May IS esd.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-03-02

Janowski, the Partisan chessmaster,
was awarded first prize in The interna-
tional chess tournament at Monte Carlo.
His game with Marco to decide draw
resulted in a draw. The Aapin- Mason
game was also ended in a draw.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-03-02

stove near by and she was badly burned
about the head before the blaze was ex-
tinguished.
OFFICIAL. WEATHER FORECAST.
Special to Times Republican.
Des Moines. March 2.-For Iowa:
Partly cloudy, with possibly showers in
the west portion tonight and the east
PORTION Sunday.
Synopsis OF Weather Conditions ~
An area OF low pressure is central this
morning over the British Northwest.
from whence trough of low barometer
extends southeastward to Texas.
Showers have occurred during the
rast twenty-four hours in the upper
Mississippi valley, the lake region, Ten
nessee. Alabama. Florida and Oregon.
the heaviest amounts reported being "a
OF an inch at Portland. Ore.
The barometer is also low off the New
England coast and high on the north
Pacific coast.
The following observations were
taken at a. M. central time:
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-03-02

March $40: May, a45@I.4Iila
RIBS March, 100; May, Io5.
Rye-50l4.
Barley IS G59.
Flax l 80
Timothy 40.
{ Clover--l0.s5.
Batter inactive, ereamsries, 15@2S,
dairies. l0M2o.
F,ggs-Q Quiet; l41s.
Dressed Poultry Quiet; turkeys, SO
10; chickens, 9Qol4
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-03-02
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wheat-Cash, 7sa4 aI4ls; May, TT31s@
1855
Corn-Cash. 80: May. ssa4 Gss5s.
OATS Cash, 271s@21s4; May, 26ls@
26A.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-03-02
QUIET GRAIN MARKET
Wheat Was Dull and Quiet With
in Narrow Range of
Prices.
The Corn Market Holds It's Own
With Trade Light and
Slow.
Cattle We're Normally Steady
and Hogs a Nickel Higher
Sheep Steady.

iJlse following market letter ,s furnished
the Times-Republican by Martin 4 Slack
from their local Office over y East Main
thru A. ]. Clark. oca, Manager
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-03-02
chicago l-roauce.

Chicago, March ?.
Wheat March, IS =; May. 75l.@75ss.
Corn-March. SSls; May, ala.
Oats-M March, 24l..M24ss, May, 25lsa
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-03-02
The Money MARRIED..

New York March Close Prime
nlsreartile paper 3saG4i4 per cent
starting exchange steady, bankers bills.
A.Slss for demand and 4.SiseN4SiA for
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-03-02
New York Exchange.
Mnrsllalltown AlnrkcI

Chicago, March Nw York ex-
hange 81 per cent discount.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-03-02

Arrangements were completed at a.
special meeting OF the Metropolitan
Shooting Club at New York this week
for an open-to-all revolver match. un-
der the direction Of the club, to begin on
March 4 and to continue until midnight
of April 1. This event promises to be of
interest The chief prize
is 800 medal, offered BY M. Castine
Rennette. Of Paris. thru his representa-
tive, Capt. James conlin, of New York.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-03-02
chicago Live stook,

ASSOCIATED PRESS MAkKErs.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-03-02

New York, March 2.-Closing Quota
Mons on the stock exchange today.
American Sugar-l42J..
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-03-02

The following prices quoted are as
neariy correct as i. is possible 10 OBJ
tain from MarshalltoEn dsalers The
auct Sons are for prsees paid by dea,-
ers. corrected Saturday afternoon:
GRAIN AzSD FEED
5Aot,s 3.iis- aoilosIits prrcrs.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-05-02
STRICKEN IN CHURCH.

John s. Hoffecter Had Started to Offer
Prayer, When He Became Unsconcious.
John 8. Hoffecker of No! 1916 Market
street, was stricken with apoplexy
while offering prayer in Union Metho
dist Episcopal Church, Fifth ard
Washington streets, Sunday night. He
is q CLOSE friend Of the pastor, the Rev.
r. II. Adams, ard this was mis- ilrst
visit to Union Church. At the pastor h
request, he proceeded to offer prayer,
bnt was stricken and could not CON-
tinue. He was carried into Union
parsonage, next door to the church,
and physicians were summoned. One
Of those who arrived was DR.. Willard
Springer. After a vain effort to restore
him to consciousness Mr.. Hoffecker was
removed in the Phoenix ambulance to
his home.
The church service was resumed,
although the congregation was much
depressed by Mr.. Hoffscker's sudden
illness. Mr.. Adam drew losson from
the incident, urging the necessity OF
being always prepared.
Mr.. Hotfecker died Monday night
without having Tegained consciousness.
The cause of bis death was au acute
form Of Bright's disease.
Mr.. Hoffecker Was in bis 66th year.
For come years he was manufacturer
OF woolens at Smyrna and Milford for
is or 20 years he represented tho
Vuloanized, Kartsvert and other fibre
companies, and more recently he was
representative of the Delmarvia Tele-
phone Co. In the Civil War, he was
quartermaster of the Sixth Delaware
Regiment, with the rank of lieutenant.
He was prominent member OF the
Methodist Episcopal Church, and for
some years he has been as teward of
st. Psul's Church. He was cousin
OF the late Congressman John II.
Hoffeoker, and brother of Robert
D. Hoffecker, editor Of the Smyrna
Times. He leaves a wife and five
children, George s. Hotfecser, of
Ogden, Utah; Harvey T., Hoifecker,
county tax collector in this city; j.
Irving Hotfsclser of Newark; Mrs.
Aubrey Vandever and Miss Caroline
IIoffeoker, w'
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-05-02
pRESByTERIANS TO MEET.

One-Hundred-an and-Thlrteenth Assembly
VIII be Held in Philadelphia beginning
May 10th. +
The 18th General Assembly OF the
Presbyterian Church in the United
States will open in the Calvary Church,
LOCUST above Eighteenth street. Phila-
delphia, on May 10th, for 10 days. The
Rev. DR.. Charles A. Dickey will preach
the opening sermon. In addition to
tne regular business sessions of the as
sembly popular meetings will be held
IN the Academy of Music.
Tuesday evening, May 21st, will be
devoted to the home missions and Wed.
nesday evening to foreign missions.
There will also be a Sunday school
rally on Saturday afternoon, May 18th,
at 3 O'Clock, in the Academy, under the
auspices OF the Presbyterian Board of
Publication and Sunday school Work.
A chorus of l, 200 children's voices will
sing, led by James Morrison, Jr.,
chorister Of Union Tabernacle. Besides
these popular meetings there will be
other meetings in the Witherspoon
Building, Bethany Church, Chambers
Wylie Church and Bethesda Church.
Apai t from the business session of the
assembly, the principal feature Of the
gathering will probably he the Goth
century memorial meeting, which will
be held at the Academy of Music on
May l7th. The entire day will be given
up to this event, the business of the
assembly being entirely suspended DUR
ing its continuance.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-05-02
DAYLIGHT ROBBERY.
Two Watches Stolen From the Residenc,
of George T.. JaokInan,

Two Watches Stolen From the Residence
of George T.. JaekInan.
A daylight robbery occurred nm
Saturday afternoon on Washington
street between Thirteenth and Four
teenth, one of the principal thorough
fares IN the city, and although people
were stirring about at the time in
large numbers there is no clue to the
thief or thieves.
Ihe robbery occurred at the resi-
denoe OF George L.. Jackman, No. 1904
Washington street, some time between
2.30 o'clock in the afternoon and 7. 80
O'Clock at night. but the exact time is
not known, as the theft was not dis
covered until about s O'Clock.
: Mr. Jackman left the house at about
2 o'clock in the afternoon and Mrs.
Jackman half no hour later. Mrs. jack
man returned between 7.SO and 8
O'Clock and soon after her return dis.
covered that roar window had been
forced olan and an entrance effected
that way by one or more bury lars. who
had stolen two watches, n gold watch,
the property of Mrs. Jackman, and a
silver one belonging to her husband,
and also Mr.. Jaokman's gold chain and
Sl3 10 money. So far as is known,
nothing else was disturbed, although
some Hilyerware was very handy. 1t is
believed that the theft was committed
BY someone familiar with the house.
The house was not ransacked. The
thieves evidently wanted only money
and iewelry.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-05-02
THE SAILORS WERE RESCUED.
Survivors of Schooner Knowles
rs Arrive in New York.
ALLIANCA TOOK MEN
OFF GAPSIZED BOAT
Transferred Them to Steamer
City of Washington.


Philadelphia, Pa, April 30.-A DIS
patch from New York to- the Maritime
Exchange says that the steamer City
OF Washington, from Colon, has arrived
in New York with the Grew of the
schooner Emma g. Knowles.
The Knowles was run down by the
steamer Alliance, from New York for
Colon, on April 23d, off Barnegat, N. j..
The Alliance rescued the crew and
transferred the men to the City of
Washington on April Goth.
STORY OF THE COLLISION.
New York, April 30.-On April 23d,
Mt 10. 80 p. m., 10 miles east by north
from Barnegat Light, the Alliance ran
into the schooner Emma O. Knowles,
striking her on the atarboard side and
cutting an immense hole in her. There
was dense fog at the time.
The schooner, few minutes before
the accident, was IN sight of the light,
and she was just entering the fog when
the steamer emerged from it and struck
her. CAPT. Rogers of the schooner ran
forward with a light to examine the
extent OF the damage. The crew, in
the meantime, got boat overheard,
and threw their effects into it, The
schooner took in water rapidly, and
settled considerably, and the crew
abandoned the wreck and went on
board the steamer. The Knowles was
loaded with lumber.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-05-02
LEFT WIFE AND CREDITORS.
sudden Departure of Stranger, Leavi
His Spouse to Take Cnra nf Hcrs.tr

sudden Departure of n Stranger, Leaving
His Spouse to Take Care of Herself.
Early last February William e.
oloster, aged about As years, accom-
panied by woman about ~ wears of
age, came to Wilmington and engaged
board as husband and wife. He repre.
sented himself to be an agent for some
sort of business project and appeared
TO be working willis be was here. He
aiiowd himself to get in arrears for
board and last Thursday week took his
departure, leaving a board bill unpaid
and also leaving his wife at the hotel.
When the woman was asked about
her husband she appeared to be mysti.
He'd. but said shs thought he would re-
turn and appeared to look for him back
ina day or so. She was evidently as
much surprised as were the hotel
people, as she Waited the postotfice
each day, presumably with the OK
lpeotation OF receiving some tidings of
her husband. But a week passed and
me dld not return, and as she was with
sput funds the bcarders at the hotel
made up purse for her and she lett
Friday, and the presumption is that
,ehe is in Philadelphia. When she went
away, SO far as the people at the hotel
knew, she knew nothing CONCERNING
ithe whereabouts of her husband.
n Gloster is an Englishman and IL ia
paid that he has two sons living in
England, while his wife is a German
and can scarcely speak English. Their
.marriaee, which occurred about two
years ago, is said to have been the re.
isnlt OF an acquaintanceshi ip fol med in a
peculiar manner. While the man was
3frayeling he became sick and the Ger
man girl nursed him, and as a result
Sfhey were afterward married.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-05-02

London, Eng. April 29.--The first
step in the direction of the construction
of some Of the biggest "A tlantio
shipping interests has been accom-
plished by the purchase by j. pierpont
Morgan of the Leyland Line of STEAMERS
A deposit on the purchase money has
been made.
The officials Of the Leyland Line, in
confirming the sale, told representa-
tive of The Associated Press that an
official statement will be issued from
the head olite of the line, at Liver
pool, tomorrow. 1t is Understood that
the shareholders will receive el4, los.
for each gl0 share.
The Leyland Line, whose fleets will
thus pass into the control of Ameri-
cans. is one of Great Britain's greatest
shipping institutions, far exceeding
the Peninsular 4 Oriental Steam NavI-
cation Co. in tonnage and Importance
London, Eng, April 30. "A circular
was issued this morning by Chairman
Ellerman OF the Leyland line, in which
the shareholders are informed that he
has entered into provisional contract
of his entire holdings of ordinary
Az eho bpcalubhip iinof ndubiI
600 shares, at el4. 10 shillinRs per
share for each e10 share, and that Mr..
Morgan agrees to purchase on similar
terms all ordinary shares offered before
May Goth.
Holders of great majority of the
ordinary shares have. according to the
circular, intimatod to Mr.. Ellerman
that they will avail themselves Of the
offer of Mr.. Morgan, and the effect
will be- that the purchasers will be-
come owners of practically all the
ordinary shares of the consolidated
corporation at cost Of upwards of
Ell. 75O, 0O0.
Mr.. Ellerman binds hismeli not to
engage either directly or Indirectly in
the North Atlantic trade. either with
the United Kingdom or the continent,
except between Antwerp and Montreal,
for tsrm of IA years, on condition
that the purchasers sell him the Medi-
terrare can, Portugal and Montreal fleets
and the business connected Herewith
at an sgreed-on price. Mr.. Ellerman
adds that he proposes to retain his en-
tire holding in preference shares,
amounting to over ESQ, 900. and his
co-directors will retain all their prefer
ence holdinsgs. amounting to EI20, 600 =
Mr.. Ellerman also offers to buy any
preference shares at par and their &C
orued interest.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-05-02
"pROF." .FRISBY SHOT.
Murderously Attacked by Man Who Had
Been In His Employ.

4eNAopfoubty fh'hcheu DN u man VINO HAD
Been In His Employ.
William Frisby. colored, also known
rs Professor .Frisby,' aud who has a
number OF boot .blacking stands in
differsnt parts OF this oity, was shot
mondaymorning by an employe whom he
had discharged. The man who did the
shooting is Charles Burkhardt, alao
oolored' and succeeded IN accomplish
ing tne act after he had snapped the
revolver three times. The wound is in
the fieshyspait of the left leg.
:, Immediately after the shot had been
nreo fatrol Officer John O. Purcell and
fatrol Sergeant Aaron Rice were on
tne scene and Officer Purcell caught
nold OF the negro rs he was about to
gre the revolver at Frisby again. The
latter after being shot hit the negro
with a carpenter's CLAW hammer and
was about to deliver another blow
wnen Sergeant Rice stayed his arm
and prevented him from crushing in
the head OF his antagonist.
Inc patrol wagon was soon in readi-
ness and the two men placed in it.
A fter reaching the stationhouse Burk-
hardt was turned over to the authorities
and the injured man hurried to the
Delaware Hospital.
Burkhardt was thought to be under
the influence OF liquor at the time of
the shooting. The revolver was 49,
csalibre American bull dog and had
ceen purchased Monday IN ,rning. 1t il
believed Burkhardt was angered on
account of his discharge.
Charles Burkhardt, ooiorej, was
charged 10 City Court Tuesday morn
ing, with committing 40 assault on
William Frisby, also colored, with in
tent to commit murder, at Frisby' g
barbsrshop,o on Front street near French,
about noon Monday. Burkhardt
snapped revolver at Frisby several
times and fiually succeeded In shooting
him, the bullet taking effect in the left
thigh. Although the bullet has not
been located Frisby Is able to get al out
and was 10 court as witness against
Burkhardt. -,
He testified that Burkhardt was
drunk around the place and he ordered
MIN away. Burkhardt had been in his
employ. Burkhardt refused to leave
and q controversy followed, after which
the shooting occurred. Burkhardt said
he was after his money and Frisiiy re-
fused to pay him.
The arrest was made by Police Ser
geant Rice and officer Purcell. The
latter testified that Burkhardt shot
Just as hv placed bis hands on him,
after which the negro was dsarmsd
and arrested. His testimony was cor.
robornted by Sergeant Rice.
Burkhardt was held 10 So, 900 bail for
the Court OF General Sessions,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-05-02
JAMES P. HUGHES GUILTY.
Convicted of Stealing a Diamond Str
From DIR. II. Y. Watson.

Convicted of Stealing a Diamond stud
From DIR. II. Y. Watson.
Special Correspondence OF Gazette and Journal
Dover, April 81. The second trial of
James ?. Hughes, charged with steal
ing a diamond stud from DIR. r. Y.
Watson, which began yesterday morn
ing, ended at 7.30 o'clock last night
with verdict of guilty. Sentence was
deferred until next Monday morning.
Il. L. Jones, who was challenged by
the State, was not permitted to serve
as a juror because he had said he would
not vote to convict white man of an
offence for which the penalty was
whipping. Two new witnesses were
called. One of them, james Clifton,
testified to seeing Hughes make pass
to DIR. Watson's shirt front, and also
to seeing stranger 90 behind DIR.
Watson and grab Hughes by the arm
when the doctor missed the stud. The
other new witness, Frank Wingate,
testified to DR.. Wstson's alleged remarks
about the posters offering reward for
the studs recovery. The verdict was
reached two hours and half after the
Jury retired
The bond of James Prattis was de-
olared forfeited.
Johu Watty was surrendered by his
bondsmsu.
The grand jury found true bills
against Walter P. Pratt, charged with
forgery, and John Davis and William
Pullen, accused of larceny.
The cases against James o. Jones,
charged with resisting an officer, and
Robert Harman. accused of larceny,
were nolle pressed.
Dover, April 29.-James p. Hughes,
who was convicted in the Court of
General Sessions last Friday of steal
ing diamond stud. valued at s400, from
DR.. n. Y. Watson OF Milford, in the
State House, on March 9th, the day
the General Assembly adjourned sine
die, was sentenced this morning to
three years. Imprisonment and 20
lashes
Previous to pronouncing the sentence,
Chief Justice Lore said Hughes had
not revealed his identity, had not told
whence he came and had not proven
his past character, and that he had
sinned wilfully and intelligently. Tho
court, he added, intended to make
Delaware an unhealthy place for men
like Hughes.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-05-02
Mr.. M'MULLEN'S STATEMENT.
Tells of the Controversy Between Himself
and william b. Prettyman.

Tells of the Controversy Between Himself
and william b. Prettyman.
Bernard McMullen called at The
Gazette office Tuesday to make a state
ment concerning the trouble between
himself and William B. Prettyman,
which resulted in two suits in Magis-
trate Hollis court Mondaynight, both of
which were dismissed.
Mr.. MoMullen had charged Mr..
Prettyman with tresEass and Mr..
Pretty nan had accused Mr.. MoMullen
OF pointing a gun and making threats.
Mr.. MoMullen did not like his suit
being heard In Magistrate Hollis'
court, when it was brought in Magis-
'trate Smalley IS court at Christiana, and
he said he was at loss to know why
the change had been made without his
consent, t<tl
Relative to the trouble, he denied
pointing gun at Mr.. Prettyman. He
said Mr.. Prettyman, who ia the super
intendent of the Minquadale Home and
owns farm adjoining Mr.. McMullep Is
farm, went to the latter place on April
l7tb to move fence. which, Mr.. Mo
Mullen ountended. he had no right to
take away, according to an agreement
Mr.. MoMullen alleges that when he
asked Mr.. Prettyman il he was going
to take the law in his own hands he
replied that he had right to take
down the fence. Mr.. McMullen con-
tended that he did not have the right
to do SO and was trespassing and went
to the house and got gun, but when
he returned Mr.. Prettyman had left the
fence and he did not point the gun ut
anybody aud did not make any threats.
He alleges, however, that Mr.. Pretty
man abused him aud wanted him to go
out into the road and fight. but he re-
fused to do so. Mr.. McMullen brought
suit in Magistrate Smalley's court
against Mr.. prettyman. charging tres
pass, which was TO have been heard at
Chriatiana last night week, and
Mr.. Prettyman sued Mr.. McMullen in
Magistrate Hollis court.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-05-02
MANUFACTURERS TAX.

New Act Goes Into Eject Providing for
New Method of Valuation.
Inquiries ars being made concerning
the manufacturers tax bill, which was
passed at the last session of the Legis-
lature. 1t provides that on or before
June 1st, all manufacturers, whether
corporations or individuals, are re-
quired to take out licenses for which
they pay So, and in addition thereto,
80 cents thousand on the valuation
of the real and personal property used
in the manufacturing plant.
This value is asoertained by sworn
statement. made by the manufacturer
as to the value of the plant, in the
same way that he formerly made
affidavit to the value of purchases and
the amount of pay roll.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-05-02
ALMOST ASPHYSIATED.
Harry Callahan Arrested on . seriou.
Charge.

Harry Callahan Arrested on q Serious
Charge.
Harry Callahan was arraigned in the
Municipal Court before Judge Pbiljp
G. Churohmau, Tuesday morning, ON
charge OF attempted murder, having
been arrested NJ onday night on a warrant
sworn out by Chief of Police M assey.
Clara Ellxins, an inmate of the house
No. 302 West Third street, was found
about O'Clock in the evening 10 her
room almost asphyxiated and gas was
escaping from two Jets in the room,
which bad been opened. Callahan g
arrest was the result of statement
having been made to the police that
he had been in the room with the
woman during the afternoon and had
left sometime before the woman was
found in comatose condition, anti, it
was alleged. nobody had entered the
room after Callahan s departure.
Gas in other parts of the house led
to the discovery, and when an investi-
cation was begun the gas was traced
to the Elkins woman's room. When
the discovery WAS made the woman was
almost unconscious, but she was carried
out and soon revived. The Phoenix
ambulance had been summoned, but
its services were not required. The
arrest OF Callahan followed.
When he was arraiRned he was repre-
sented by, former Judge David T.
Marvel, through whom he waived a
hearing and was held in So, GOO bail for
the Court of General Sessions. The
fine for the offence with which Gal.
lahan is charged is So, 900.
The Elkins woman and Maggie Du
Ianey were each held 10 $500 bail TO
appear at the next term of court as wit
nesses.
Maria Brown, whU keeps the house
where the occurrences took place, was
tined 500 on the charge Of keeping a
house of iii fame.
Eta RitHa, colored, charged with
Keeping house of i'll fame on Orange
street, was fned $50.