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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-03-27

The most elaborats and finest display
OF high grade pattern hats in the CITY.
Hoyt's Department store.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-03-27

Mr. Tom Mahan MI Tuesday evening
on the Central for Hot Springs, Ark.
where he Will remain for several weeks
taking treatment fsr inAamatory rheu-
nlatism. With wsgch he has been
troubled more or less during the winter
months Of thetlast Sw years.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-03-27
DR.. Bay, IA East Main.

pressed and made 70 look like new so
10 l.. Strand.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-10
METHODISTS PLEASED MONTGOMERY CHURCHES RE-
 TAIN PRESENT PASTORS.
All Except Perry Street Church, Which Will Have Rev. J. H. James Instead of Rev. B.
 F. Marshall.

The Montgomery delegates to the Ala bama Methodist Conference which ao- journed yesterday at Greenville, reached the city last night.
 With the exception of Rev. B. F. Mar shall, pastor of the Perry Street Meth odist Church, all the Methodist preachers of Montgomery are retained in their pres ent pulpits Mr. Marshall will be suc- ceeded by Rev. J. H. James.
 The delegates are highly pleased with the reception and kind treatment accord ed them by the citizens of Greenville.
 This will be the fourth year that Rev. A. J. Lamar will serve as pastor of the mar is one of the most prominent Meth odist ministers in Alabama and the news of his retention in Montgomery will be gladly hailed among his congregation and friends here.
 Rev. A. l.. Andrews is entering on his nue Methodist Church. MT. Andrews has been a power in Methodism in this city and has accomplished a great work in the upbuilding of the Dexter Avenue Church.
 Rev. M H. Holt, who was returned to the Clayton Street Methodist Church. is entering on his second year as pastor. Mr. Holt is greatly beloved by the mem bers of his congregatpn. His church Is free of debt and doing good work.
 Rev. E. C. Nave who was returned to the West End Mission, is a young minis ter well known throughout Alabama. His tion of the city and 1t will cause much satisfaction to know that Mir. Nave will be in Montg )mery another year.
 Rev. MT. Marshall will be transferred to Abbeville station He has endearod himself to his congregation and to the citizens senerallv during his residence here and it is with rgret they will give him m
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-10
Dentist Kills Himself.

Mattoon, H., Dec. 9.-John Momrighous a prominent dentist of this city died to- night from the effects of a suicidal at tempt made last Thursday night. Homrighous had corresponded with his cousin. Miss Emma Homrighous of Ohio, for twenty years, but feared that he was unfitted by temperament to wed her and that the $S,OOO which he had saved was not enough money with which to face matrimony. Last week he received a letter from his sweetheart saying that if there was one ray of hope they would never part. Greatly agitated. Homrigh- ous confided his fears ot a friend, adding sadly. Long delayed. makes the heart sick" That night aurned on the gas and chloroformed himself. He left a will be- queathing to his sweetheart $3,OOO.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-10
SEARCH FOR MISS CRoPSEY. Believed That a Tangible Clue Has
 at Last Been Found.

Elizabeth City. N. C., Dec. 9.-A mem Der of the committee of five which has charge of the search for Nellie Cropsey. whose mysterious disappearance has ere ated a sensation throughout the East ern States, said tonight that he expected important developments within forty eight hours adding that he believed the girl had been kidnapped and that they would succeed in finding her.
 A mass meeting was held tonight at which over a thousand persons were present. Chairman H. T. Greenleaf. of the special vigilance committee of five, made a speech saying he believed that, after chasing shadows and rainbows. they had at last brought to light tan. !. gible clue which they were assured, if followed up, would solve the mystery. They could go no further without more funds. however, as the previous sub scriptions had been exhausted. About $20O was raised at the meeting. During its progress a remark Let's make the one who knows all about this affair dis close it. evoked loud applause, the au- dience understanding that young Wilcox who was the last person seen with Miss Cropsey was referred to.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-10

may deDend upon him. for he never fails.
 Two or three weeks ago I met John in a saloon in Long Island City. We got to talking about fogs, and I tried to in- press him with the thickness of the fogs In. London. I told him how people stand ing on a street corner in London could not see the lighted lamp on the post be- side them; how people. after leaving their own doorstep, could not find their way back home until the fog had lifted, and a dozen other stories. all greatly embel- lished. But it was no use-I could not even lease him. This was the return got:
 Sonny, fogs may be pretty thick in that town, but they ain't half so bad as I've seen right here on Long Island. I can remember once, bout ten years ago, when I was shinglin' the upright part of my house, a fog rolled in from the east fit to put a mans eyes out. I didn't take much notice of it at first, but kept on nailin down shingles, an by an by 1t lighted up some. and what do you think I'd been doin', sonny? was half mile away from the house and the shin-s gles was lyin' on the field all the way back. That blamed fog was so think I'd been nailin' shingles on 1t and didn't know it. And that ain't the worst fog I've ever seen, neither
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-10
CASHIER TOOK $lOO,OOO
H. J. FLEIsHMAN SHORT IN HIS
 ACCOUNTS.
Had Been in the Employ of the Farmers and Merchants Bank at Los Angeles for
 Twenty Years.

Los Angeles, Cal, Dec. 9.-H. J. Fleish- man, cashier of the Farmers and Mer- chants Bank of this city, has disappear ed with sum of the banks money which Vice. President H. w. Hellman estimates at S1O0. GOO. Fleishman has not been seen since g o'clock Saturday morning He % no tified the bank people that he was Ill Sat urtiay morning and would not be at his desk. When Fleishman failed to repor, today, his accounts were gone over ana the shortage discovered. Fleishman was under bond with a surety company Tor 80. 900 and has real estate and personal property in this city sufficient, in the opinion of MT. Hellman, to protect the bank from the loss of a dollar. The Farmers and Merchants Bank Is the old est bank in Southern California. Its cap. ital Is $5OO000 with surplus of s1.0oo,OOo and deposits of $5,500,0O0.
 H. W. Hellman said: "Fleishman had no valid excuse for taking the money. He has property enough 10 realize the amount he has taken from the bank. He was always considered a man of fine habits and unimpeachable integrity. We are at complete loss to account for his action. The bank is amply protected and will not lose a cent"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-10
SHIP SUBSIDY BILL
NEW MEASURE IS INTRODUCED
 BY FBYE.
It Differs in Form from the meas ure of the Past Two Sessions Outline of Its Pro-
 visions.

Washington. Dec. e.-Senator Frye to- day introduced the rev ship subsidy pii,;
 If differs in form from the subsidy pili of tbe mast two sesions. It is divioeo into four titles and fifteen sections.
 The sections under the title, ocean Mail Steamship" and devoted 10 ameIu- ments to the ocean mail act or lSsi. ihe Postmaster General is required to con slider the nation defense and the mar it;me interests of the United States, as well as probable interests in providing for the transportation of American ocean mails.
 The present limit of ocean mail con tracts, ten years, is increased to nfteeh .vears. The Frye bill provides seven dis tinct classes with a rate of 16 to 20 knots steamers increasing from S.ooo to noVV' tons the minimum size; $ Tor lo-Rno. steamers, provided the size IS increaseo from 5000 tons, the present minimum, to 5000 tons The proposed maximum mail rates per gross ton per hui'oie eu nautical miles are: ,o
 Over 10000 tons, 20 knots, 2.7 cents' ls knots, cents; 16 knots, 1.9 cents; l0 knots, IT cents.
 Over 1000 tons, IA knots, 1.5 cents. Rates for mail steamers to the West ln- dies, Central America and Mexico cannot exceed 70 per cent of the maximum rates.
 The second tftle Generd oupeioy' containss general subsidy for vessels, steam or sailing, which are not under mail contracts. This general subsidy IS uniform, one~cen per gross ton per loo nautical miles for not exceeding It entries in one year.
 TO promote the building of new ocean vessels an additional allowance of one fourth of a cent per gross ton is made for i've years.
 Any vessel to receive the general sub sidy must carry mails. If required and must train in seamenship or engineering one American youth for each 1000 tons the vessel to be at the service of the gov ernment if required for defense.
 Any vessel to receive subsidy must be class Al, and at least one-fourth of the crew must be American. The bill pro- vides for the annual bounty of g ton for deep sea fishing vessels and of H a month for American citizens engaged in deep sea fisheries; that a vessel shall re- | ceive only one form of subsidy and that a vesel which has received sub- sidy shall not be sold to a foreigner, ex- cept by consent of the Secretary of the Treasury.
 The bill does not provide for American registry for foreign ships owned by Americans.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-10
RIOT IN SCRANTON.
Most Serious Since Beginning of
 Street Car Strike.


 Scranton, Pa, Dec. 9.-The most seri- ous of the many riots which have oc cured here during the street car strike happened today. Special Officer Frank Schofield, accompanied by Detective Cos grove whose head was cut in Sunday nights riot, went to the scene of the disturbance to apprehend any one the detectives might be able to identify as having been among his assailants. They attempted to arrest a man in saloon, but no sooner was the warrant shown than a crowd of miners attacked them with drills, clubs and bottles. They re- treated backwards, protecting themselves with drawn revolvers. when some one in the mob fired two shots.
 The officers and non-union motormaga ga who accompanied them emptied their revolvers, thereby scattering the mob, and then ran. The mob kept up steady lire from places of concealment. Three members of the mob were shot. but their wounds are not serious. Schofeld is a striking conductor. He is serving as a special officer in Magistrate Miller's court to fill in time until the strike shall be settled. Magistrate Miller says that he will have the warrant served if he has to send the whole police force to back up his office.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-10
MoUNcE LANDS DOMINO COLT.
While Royal Flush Beat Frank Bell for Place-Two Eavorites Score.

San Francisco Dec. 9.-Close finishes and the defeat of four favorites marked the sport at Oakland today. Native ana Orleans were the only first choices to reward their packers. Doublet gained a victory over a good field in the fourth event. Imp Royal Flush beat trank beli for the place. The trio were necks apart, John Peters was heavily played Tn the 2-year-old event, but he was led past the judges by St. Sever.
 Weather cloudy, track slow. ,
 First race, three-fourths mile. seiling- ,n Native, 112 L Jackson), to 5, won; TOT sina, 1O7 (Buchanan), to l, second; FIT dolin, 1O2 (Winslett's 8 to 1. third. Time l:17. Vantine. St. Anthony Mission Cla- rendo ran. ,,,u 2-year-oids-St. Sever, lO7 (Mathews), to 1, won; John Peters, 100 O.. Woods), to to l. third. Time 1OS. Nonie Evander'
 Third race. mile and sixteenth. selling Herculean, Ill (Bullman). to 5, won, Ga lanthus. 1O2 q. Daly). even, second; Dar- 1ene sS omn's gSSEson sssk to wnaWsra tH1rG ram purse-Doublet, 112 (Mounce). to 1. won; imp Royale Flush, no (o,Connorl. 4 to l, i. third. Time 1:Os May w.. ,Novia, Cap tivate Beau Ormonde, Pompino ran.
 Fifth race. mile. selling-orleans, 1os tO'NeilD. 2 to 1. won; Plohn. 1l2 (OCon- nOr), to l, SeCOnu, DdnBOI, AlO NSpCiA- cer), to 1. third. Time 1:45 1-4. Tony Lepping, Hohen ran.
 Sixth race. seven furlongs. selling Commonwealth Attorney, 119 lMathews)' 4 to 1, won: Malaise. 119 q. McCarthy), to 1. second: Sidelong 1l9 (Prior). 90 to 1, third. Time 32. Favorito, Go Out, Tom Tinker, John Welsh, Romany, Whaleback, Maso, Domad ran.
 Entries Today.
 First race. futurity course. maiden, 2 year-olds-Montana Purese. Elbano, Bas- sezo, The Maniac, 11o; Meteoro, lOl; Kings Herald. 117; Rosario Schwarz- wa!d, Wandering Boy. Angelene. no; Jim Roberts Discovery. 11S.
 Second race, six furlongs. selling-Race- toe, 1O7; Miss Mae Day, Our Lizzie, 99 Floronzo. 1O6; King Dellis. 1OS; Fitkanet, lO5.
 Third race, mile and sixteenth, selling Rosycross Landseer, Matin Bell. Flo Gull yer, 115; Sir Luis, Commissioner Forster, 11S.
 Fourth race, seven furlongs, selling John McGurk. Eonic. 107; Wyoming, 1l2; Bedeck, no. oo.
 Fifth race. selling-Rasp, Fl Key. 9S; Free Lance. Go Out, no; Torsina, Bur dock. Whaleback. Alicia. Caneio. Red- wald, 1O7. Hungarian. Ben Ledi, Alfred C.. no; ka- los, Artilla. Midnight Chimes. lOI; Gen. sor 102 Flamero. King Pal. 1Oi; Princess Titania Nellie Forest, 99.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-10
MRS. DALE RELEASED.
Coroner's Jury Exonerates Her of
 Charge of Murdering Her Child.

Coroner's Jury Exonerates Her of
 Charge of Murdering Her Child.
 New York, Dec. 9.-The coroner's in quiry into the death of Emmeline Dale, the child of Elizabeth Howe Dale, was held in Hoboken tonight and resulted in a verdict of accidental death from poison- ing. The witness who cleared Mrs. Dale was Mir. Billings, commercial traveller. He coupled a room adjoining Mrs. Dale's at the hotel the night the child died and he related how he had heard the means and screams of a child in the next room Shortly afterward he heard a woman's voice inquiry sleepily ''Emmeline, what's the matter; have you had bad dream?" The child grew quiet. Soon afterward it began to scream again and the woman then seemed to get excited and Billings heard her ask the child Did you eat any of those tablets. The cA..u finally said: T ate some of that candy"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-10
Neatly Trapped.
Tit-Bits.

A gentleman entered a fishmongers s shop the other morning. and after mak- K ing a small purchase began a trleholy talk with the proprietor.
 Do your lady customers give you much trouble? he inquired.
 Well, you know. they never want to give the price. It seems part or thelr ha, ture to beat down everything. answered. the fishmonger.
 My own experience-my own eXperi- ence." remarked the stranger.
 Yes l quite believe 1t. sir. NOW, there's beautiful salmon at tWo-and-ten a pound. Were l to ask one-and-sX d pound for it a woman would propapiS want it for d shilling.
 Well, now, here's a lady coming across the street Try it on. just for jok"' 1T she asks the price of salmon tell her one-and-siX a pound" A.
 The fishmonger agreed. and when the lady entered and made the desired lh- quiry he promptly answered. H.
 Very cheap, ma'am; only ohe-aho-siA a pound"
 Then I'll take this one" she as promptly exclaimed, pointing to twenty pounder; and take 1t she did
 The gentleman disappeared at that mo mo ment. Tho fshmonger has since uiscoN- cred they were husband and wlle'
 Men have been known to lose on dead sure
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-10
I. w. Hellman Talks.

San Francisco, Dec. 9.-I. w. Hellman. President of the Nevada Bank of this city and holding a similar office in con nection with the Farmers and Merchants Bank of Los Angeles, said regarding the the dedication of H. J. Fleishman:
 T am greatly grieved and disappointed in the man. He has been In our employ for over twenty years and of course was looked upon as one of the best men in our service. or he would not have had the position so long. have made up my mind to prosecute him to the end should he be captured. We have wired every section of this country and Mexico. and have every hope that he will be captured eventually. 1 went over the books two weeks ago and everything was straight, money was taken within the last few days. I cannot but believe that there is a woman in the case somewhere"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-10
Nominations Sent In.

Washington. Dec. 9-The President to- day sent the following nominations to the State-ConsuIs of the United States; Richmond Pearson, North Carolina at Genoa; Henry D. Saylor, Pennsylvanla. at Dawson City. Yukon Territory, Can ada.
 Treasury-Louis T. Weiss. Commission CT of Immigration at Baltimore; Wash ington Haverstick of Wisconsin, General Inspector Treasury Department.
 Navy-Medical Direclor. William Van Reypen, to be Surgeon General and Chief of the Bureau of Marine and surg cry; Captain Royal B. Bradford, U. $. N, Chief of the Bureau of Equipment, with O'Nenl, U. S. N, Chief of the Bureau of Ordnance with rank of Rear Admiral. Postmasters-Georgia Ransom A. Erin son. Millen; John T. Stillwell, Montezuma D. Hawkins, Morrillton, James R; Snod- grass, Paragould. Samuel Davis, Russell- vile; Aaron l.. Thompson. Springdale.
 Alabama--Lucius $. Gray, Attalla. son. Pursell; George s. kederick Hol- denville.
 Texas John w. Bell. Beevilc; Henry D. Bennett, Del Rio; Augustus $. l., Da- Nathan Leavitt. Stamford; William B. Howard, SWeetwater.
 War--To be chaplains: Alfred A. Pru- den, Ithaca, N. r.; John Nose, Mississip- H'' AN Pl eiLihSt. NdI AtLtiNt OdilltS |. Critics, Indiana. Rev. w. P. Lewson, Texas.
 Artillery-First Lieutenarit George NJ Apple, at large.
 Second Lieutenant, Howard Lee Land- CTS. Maryland,
 Cavalry-Secnad Lieutenant, Henry T. Bull New York.
 Infantry-5econd Lieutenants, Sherman a A. White. New York; William W. White, Ohio.
 Navy-Conmander, Augustus C. Kei- logg, retired. 10 be transferred from the furlough to :he retired pay list. in ac- cordaHce with the provisions of Section l594 of the revised stdtu-es. Second lieutenant. Marine Corps, Ser eeant Walter E. No4; Cor0oral Earl Fl Ellins. Sergeant John A. Hughes Corpo. ral Arthur McAllister.
  When an old person is sick. don't say h, s.haaSa ArA''s hA uARaEk
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-10
EMPEROR OPPOSES DUELLING.
He Reproves Officers of the First Guards for Their Remarks.

Berlin. Dec. 9.-After attending Divine service yesterday morning. Emperor William lounged in the regiment house of the first guards at Potsdam, The Emperor took the opportunity to com ment upon the conduct of the officers of this regiment who, when the loving cup was passed around a few nights pre- viously, caused the assembled company dismay by avowing that they would fight duels whenever honor required it. re- gardless of the Emperors decree to the contrary. The Emperor told General von Gossler. the Minister of War, that he the army who disobeyed his just in- structions against dueling. The Empe- TOT. in referring to his not wearing the uniform of the first guards said that he did not do so because of his disap- proval of the regiments duelling procliv- iffaS
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-10
HOTIcE OF STOCKHOL DERS MEETING,

Notice is hereby given that at a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Montgomery Light and Power Company, held in the City of Montgomery. Ala, on the 3rd day or De stockholders of the said Montgomery Light and Power Company called to be held at the office of Emerson McAIillin S Co.,. No. 70 Wall Street, in the City and State of New York, the 18th day of January, eo2. at the question of selling and conveying all the company's property Of every kind. character and description and for the transaction of such other business as may legally come before said meeting B. S MACLTSBY. .s-1 As Secretary Montgomery Light and Power
 Company t't
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-10
Machinery of Illinois All Right

Washington, Dec. 9.-Engineer-in-chief ef Melville has investigated the published reports that the machinery of the bat tleship Illinois now in dock in New Orleans has been found defective, and as a result it is declared that the Illinois machinery is all right. Certain cracks in a flange of the high pressure cylinder were found to be what are known as shrinkage cracks, resulting from the cool ing of teh metal after casting and are declared not to constitute a defect in the engines
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-10
Massachusetts Election Today.

Boston, Dec. s.-Eighteen Massachusetts cities. including Boston, will hold elec- tions tomorrow and all but one, Medford will choose Mayors. There are spirited contests in nearly every city and in thir- teen the present executives are seeking reelection with more or less opposition. In Boston three candidates are pltted against Mayor Hart. Tonight the Demo- cratic managers declare that General Pat rick A. Collins. the party candidate, will be elected by 1000 plurality while the Republicans seem confident of re-electing Mayor Hart by about 5000.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-10
General Scrap at Prize Fight.

Newcastle on Tyne. Dec. 9.-Charlie McKeever of Philadelphia and Jack Palmer met here tonight in what was to have been a fifteen round bout for purse of 1850 McKeevcr weight 13S and Pal mer 166 pounds. Palmer fouled repeated ly during the first round, McKeever clearly outclassing him. At the begin, ming of the second round the crowd broke into the ring and a general fight ensued. The referee after declaring the fight mo contest" made his escape.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-10
To Consider New Treaty.

Washington, Dec. 9.-Senator Lodge today presented to the Senate in execu- tive session the report of the Committee on Foreign Relations recommending favorable action on the Hay-Pauncefote treaty and gave notice that tomorrow he would ask the Senate to go into execu- tive session for the consideration of the treaty repeating the request each day until the Senate should act on 1t.