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Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-12-18
certain Results.
MANY A BARRE CITIZEN KNOWS Row

~S~s~"~~ ~~~~~>~
SURE THEY ARE.
Nothing uncertain about the work
Of Doan's Kidney Pills in Barre.
There is plenty Of positive proof Of
this in the testimony Of citizens. Such
evidence should convince the most
sceptical doubter. Read the follow.
ing statement.
Mr.. ]. B. Cave, q farmer eff Cutler q
Corner. five and half miles from
Barre, says my kidneys troubled
me a great deal for a year or twc,
causing urinary suppression which
was very painful at times. though
the action was frequent. At night
my rest was disturbed and there was
a dull pain across my back most Of the
time. l could not lift or stoop with
out causing my back to ache terribly.
To look at me one would suppose I
was perfectly healthy for one Of my
age, but my kidney trouble caused me
a great deaf Of suffering. 1 saw
Doan's Kidney Pills advertised, got
them at T.. A. Drown & Co.'S, No. 48
North Main Street., Barre, VT, used
two boxes and they helped me in
every way"
For sale by all dealers, price ,octs.
Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y,
sole agents for the United States. Re-
member the name Doan's and take
nOssubstitute.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-12-18
Saved Ms Life.

81 wish to say that I owe my life to
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure" writes H. G,
Chri Jensen OF May field, MINI. ''For
three yers was troubled with dyspep-
STA so hat ! oould hold nothing on my
stomach. Many times would be unable
to retain a monel OF food. Finally I
was conf to my bed. Doctors said l
tisements on Kodol Dyspepsia Cnre and
thought 1t fit my case and commenced it's
use. began to improve from the first
ottle Now / am CURED and recommend
to all Digest your food Cures all
tomach troubles.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-12-18
He alth and Beauty.

A poor complexion is usually the result of
a torpid liver or irregular action Of the
bowels. Unless natures refuse is carried
of 1t will surely. cause impure blood
This is natures method Of throwing off
the poisons which the bowels failed to
remove. DeWitt's Little Early Rsers
are world famous for remedy ing this con-
dition. They stimulate the liver and pro-
mote regular and healthy action of the
bowels but never cause gripping. cramps
or distress Safe pills.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-12-18
NEW WASHINGTON MYSTERY.
Strange Death In House Next That 81
Mrs. Dennis PUSHES Police.


Washington, Dec. II. - Samuel c.
Presley, a printer, thirty-nine years old
has been found dead in bed in his room
at ITO X street, the house adjoining
that of Mrs. Ada Gilbert Dennis, the
motliste who was mysteriously assault
ed a week ago in her apartments.
Preslcy's death is accredited to the in
halation of illuminating gas.
Owing to the proximity Of the two
houses and the theory of suicide the
death and former movements of Pres
ley are being investigated. A number
of detectives we're sent to the house
Immediately after the death was re-
ported to the authorities.
Mrs. Dennis is in precarious condi-
ton
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-12-18
marry de Wfndt's Plans,

Paris, Dec. Hillary de Windt, the
explorer, who is to attempt an over
land trip from Paris to New York, has
completed the preparations for his ex'
petition and will start for Siberia Dec
10. The Russian government is &C.
lively assisting him and has telegraph.
ed to the remote settlements in north
Siberia to have reindeer and dogs in
readiness for the use of the explorer.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-12-18
SAVED at Graves Brink

II know would long ago have been IN
my grave" writes Mrs. S. H. Newsom, Of
Decatur, Ala, 'if IT had not been for
Electric Bitters. For three years l suffer :
ed untold agony from the worst forms Of
Indigestion. Waterbrash. Stomach an !
medicine did me world Of good. Since
using it can eat heartily and have gain
ed Is pounds :" For Indigestion. Loss Of
Appetite, Stomach. Liver and Kidney
troubles Electric Bitters are positive.
guaranteed cure. Only 5Oc at VIII. Glad
dings Barre, DR.. j. Fl. Macarthur Fast
Barre, drug storts.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-12-18
senator scveII'. Condition.

Camden, N. j., Dec. 17.--United States
Senator William J. Sewell Is reported
to be in a very weak condition and In
danger of second relapse. The ply
sicians say that, while he may live for
some days yet, another sinking spell
might cause his death at any time.
The Sewell family is gathered at the
homestead awaiting the end.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-12-18
In Use.

Mamma lat the breakfast table)-You
always ought to use your napkin,
George.
j Georgia. am usin' it, mamma. I've
got the dog tied to the leg of the table
with it.-Motherhood.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-12-18
The Pride Of haroe q

Many soldiers In the last war wrote to
say that for Scratches, Bruises, Cuts,
Wounds, Corns. Sore Feet and s tiff Joints
Bucklens Arnica Salve is the best in the
world. Same for Burns. Scalds, Boils.
or no pay. Only Csc at W. H. Gladdings
Barre Ur. j. H. Macarthur East Barre,
drug stoies.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-12-18
Foils \ Deadly Attack.

''My wife was so i'll that good physicians
were unable to help her." writes NJ. M.
Austin, of Winchester. Ind, But was
Pills They work wonders in stomach
and liver troubles. Cure constipation.
sick headache. 25c at w H. Gladding
Barre, DR.. J. Il. Macarthur East Barre,
drug stores
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-12-18
Name. sem brich's Son Dead.

Cincinnati, Dec. 17.-Mme. Sembrich,
the opera singer, has received cable
gram here announcing the death of her
son in Dresden, Germany In conse-
quence she gave out the statement that
she would not be able to fill her en-
gagement here with the Grau Opera
company. The boy was victim Of
consumption.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-12-18

Whom oranons Nas Girl
Her mother gave her Downs Elixir
when she had q cold or cough, whoop.
ing cough or Group. 1t was the best
medicine known then, and it is the
best now. Seventy years Of cures has
established it's merits. Sold every
where and Il. oney back il it does not
cure.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-12-18

manner Decorates the Csarowits.
Berlin. Dec. 17.-Emperor William
has bestowed on the czarowitz, Grand
Duke Michael, the order of the Black
Eagle and has appointed him honorary
colonel of the Alexander III. uhlan
regiment.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-12-18
honeymoon Ends In Murde

honeymoon Ends In Murder.
Elkhart, Ind, Dec. 17.-Ora Strine, a
laborer, aged twenty-five, killed his
wife and cut his own throat. He was
arrested, but it ia believed he cannot
recover. The couple had been married
only three weeks. The cause of the
tragedy is not known.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-12-18
OF Benefit to You.

D. s. Mitchell, Tulford Nd: "During a
long illness ! was troubled with bed sores
Salve and did 80 with wonderful results.
! was perfectly cured. It is tho best
salve on the market" Sure cur for piles
sores burns. Beware of couterfeits.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-12-18

Another Open Port In China.
Tientsin, Dec. 17.-Chingwantao, on
the gulf Of Liaotung, south of Shanhai
kwan, has been formally opened to
trade. A staff of customs officers is
stationed there
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-12-18
COiu Analysis.

THAT man is one whom would
trust with million dollars.'
$50 would l." answered Senator Sdr.
ghum. "A man could get enough com.
missions out of handling million dol
lars to keep him satisfied. But how
about $4,000 or $20,00o?"-washing-
ton Star.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-12-18

When man borrows saddle, he al
ways changes the stirrups. Ever know
a man to put them back ?-Atchison
Globe.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-01-15
IOWA CONFERENCE FUNDS.
Plan to Kaise $40, 900
This Year.


This Year.
Mt. Pleasant. Jan. 15,-The Metho-
dists1of the Iowa conference are taking
active sterH to raise their share of the
$50, 100000 which the church is endeav-
oring to raise this year. The amount
due from the conference is3about $40
600, of which about $4,000 will go to
the Iowa Wesleyan University of this
city. The church has three objects in
view for this money. Fret. to advance
the world spiritually; second, to assist
in endowing and improving the iowa
Wesleyan University, and third, what
ever will spread the cause of christian-
jty.
AT meeting held in Ottumya the
following officers were electets: Presi-
dent, Rev w. 6. Wilson. of Ottunwa;
secretary, Rev. G. NJ. futile. OF MI.
Pleasant; treasurer, Hon. Chris Haw,
of Ottunrwa. 1t was decided to hold
several group conventions in April and
May and a conference convention the
last of June. The following program
committee was appointed for the June
meeting: Rev. w. G. Wilson, Ottun-
wa; Rev. j. c. W. Coke Washington;
Hon. Chris Haw, Ottunlwa, and Rev
d. c. Smith, Abba.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-01-15
<yldfCouple Welded.

Dubuque. JAN ia. IL O'clock yes
terday a couple who evidently ran away
from their homes We're. joined in we'd
lock at the home OF a minister on Lo-
Gust street. They remained in ths city
only about two hours and thsn Gisap-
contracting parties TO this happy event
We're John f. Naff and Lucritie Ellison
The groom ia &C. years at age, and the
bride "A. and they came from LaMotte
Jackson county They have had some
experience in matrimonial affairs be-
fore. as both had been twice married
previous TO the present union. Tho
wedding was witnessed by but two per-
sons and as soon az the nuptial knot
had been securely TIED Mr.. and Mrs
Naff departed.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-01-15
Funeral OF Charles Barber.

Special to Times Repub'ica
Britt. Jan 10 The funeral services
of Charles ii. Barber occurred ys.ster-
day at the NJ. E church, Key T. S Cote
officiating. A large congregation was in
attendance including the local lodge OF
member Mr.. Barber has been resi-
dent Of Britt for a long time and es
teamed highly by his fellow citizens.
He leaves a Wife and several ch.ldrsn n.
The board of supervisors have adj
journed the January session and dis
patched all the business OF the session.
There was no clash OF county offices in
this county as each officer elected at
The last session was his own successor
SO the Titus amendment muddle did not
in any way affect this county.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-01-15
TRIED TO KILL LOVER.
Mary Bnrger, of Nluscatine, Attempts
TO shoot Man Named Schroeder.

"
10 shoot Man Named Schroeder.
Muscatine, Jan. 15.- The residents OF
Oak street, near the corner of Eleventh,
were startled by hearing pistol shot
at about $50 o'clock Sunday evening,
and upon rushing to the street ga
man and woman tussling for the pos
session of a revolver which the woman
held in. her right hand. Several men.
parted the couple. who proved to be
John Schroeder, a widower of middle
age, who resides on East Fifth street,
and Miss Mary Barger, woman of
about forty summers, residing on Wa
nut street. 1t appears that the woman
had become Very jealous of Schroeder,
Who, she says, had agreed to marry her.,
and she had decided to end his earthly
career
TIE fact comes out that Schroeder
Was keeping company with both Miss
Barger and Mrs. S. "A. Alilhouse, a
widowed lady residing on North Oak
street He took dinner Sunday with
Mrs. Millhouse and in the. afternoon
they went sleigh riding. While thus
enjoying themselves they We're seen by
Miss Burger, who went Immediately
home, secured a revolver and set out to
find and kill her unfaithful lover. At
about 4:30 O'clock he returned Mrs.
A1illhpuse to her home and before leav-
ing promised to come back for supper.
He drove to fis own home, put the
horse and sleigh in the barn, and start
ed for the Iillhouse residence. AT the
corner of Eleventh and Oak streets he
was met by Miss Barger, TO whom he
spoke the time of day and passed on.
He had only taken a few steps, how
ever, when she drew revolver and
shot at him. The bullet missed its
mark and as the fire passed his head he
Jumped into the street. but thinking
that there were probably more bullets
where that one came from he ran and
threw the woman to the ground and
tried to get possession of the gun.
Neighlbors appeared upon the scene
at this juncture and with the com binel
| efforts of three men succeeded in TAX
/ ing the revolver fronl1her While down
she attempted to shoot Schroeder in the
stomach, but could not make the wea-
pom work. During the excitement which
prevailed Schroeder left the scene and
hurried to the home OF DEPUTY Sheriff
Conversion. on North Mulberry street.
ami informed him of the affair. Miss
(
| 9arger seemed more composed than
any one else on the street and went
Unto the Pollock residence, where eev-
1 eral ladies pleaded with her to lead q
better life and not TO think of such
things as murder. but she answered by
saying that revenge was sweet ant
that she would teach him a lesson Shs
said that he had ruined her happines:
and III al he. desc ryeafl to he killed SHE
A also stated that she intended to shoe
4 him between the shoulders. W'her
Schroeder was asked why she wished
to kill him he replied that IT Was be.
cause he would not marty her and stat
ed that he did not have to marry hel
unless he wished to. lie denies beint
s|engaged to her or any other woman
Miss Bargar was taken to the Jail, blu
4 no information being filed, was late
released.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-01-15


ing to blows. 1t was at this point that
Black threw off his coat and declared
If there was going to be any fighting he
intended to take a, hand in 1t. Accord
ing to the story told by johnson he
tried to get out of trouble with Black
and that 1t was while he was talking
to Black that I1igginson walked up to
Peetz and called him IL vile name,
which was followed by the fatal blow.
1T has not been ascertained whether
Peetz said anything to cause Higginson
to make the remark.
The officers are finding the case to be
one of the most puzzling they have
ever had to deal with. There have been
so many stories in circulation that
seemed to have a bearing on the case,
that they have been busy running them
dawn
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-01-15
WAS NOT PREMED1TATRD.
Cedar RAPIDS Murder Probably Done
IN Moment of Passion.

Cedar Rapids NJ urder bly, Done
IN N oment of Passion.
Cedar Rapids. Jan. 15-There contin
ueS to be more or less mystery sur
rounding the murder of William Hig
ginson near the corner of Eleventh
avenue and Second street shortly before
40 o'clock Saturday night. 1t Is believed
now, however, that there was no pre-
meditation, but that George Peetz
struck the fatal blow In a moment of
intense passion and before he fully real
ICED what he was doing. 1t is even pos
sible. 80 it is thought, that he imagined
he was going to be assaulted by Hig-
ginson, and happened to have an open
knife In his hand, made a lunge at the
young man. As it happened 1t was a
fatal blow, ssvering the carotid artery,
and causing death in a few moments.
There continMes to be all sorts of stor-
ies In circulation. The officers have been
very active, hunting up every person
who might possibly be able to throw
any light upon the sad affair. In each.
instance, however, they We're disap-
pointed in that nothing could be learned
that would throw any light on the aft
fair. whatever. Therefore they are be-
coming more and more convinced that
the blow was struck in a moment of
supreme passion and with practically
no thought of the consequence.
So far az can be ascertained the men
had no trouble whatever during the
entire evening. AT Sindalar's saloon
over the recalling of ansincident several
years ago in which Peetz was con-
cerned. johnson wanted to take UP the
hut.
son and Peetz persuaded him not to
and did all they could to get him out of
the saloon. johnson also had some
words with Mr.. Sindelar because the
latter refused to sell them more beer.
AT Kudrna's saloon the three men We're
In the best Of good humor. not an am
cry word being spoken. At vane's
grocery store, where johnson tele-
phoned to John Anderson. Higginson
entered the rtore after him, sitting
down on box while he was talking.
Peet0 remained outside. When Johnson
and HiEginson came out, Higginson
took PeetS arm and they walked to-
gether to Wayrin's saloon. 1t was while
they We're in this saloon that Peetz lost
his balance and started to fall Hig-
ginBon grabbed at him as tho to hold
him up, and in doing so both fell, but
they got up laughing, neither one show
ing any anger There was just a little
trouble here. however, but it was over
treating. 1t was of no consequence
whatever and seems to have been for
gotten in an instant.
According to Johnson Peetz became
sick while in the saloon and asked
Johnson to take him out. which he did.
While they We're standing IN the side
walk Higginson came out and walked
past shen. saying good night. and
started home. 1t is contended there was
no trouble at this time. The whole
trouble seems to have originated when
HiggfnSon came back towards the sa-
loon with Nemec and Black. Here II
seams that Hggdnson said: well. you
needn't speak unless you want to-
johnson said: We don't have to
speak Other words followed and be-
fore either realised they were in q serl-
ous auarrei with fair prospects OF COM
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-01-15
IOWA RAILROAD FIGURES.

Omcial Report shows an Increase of
Sdi7, 1920 IN Gross Revenues.
Dcs Moines, Jan. 15.'Ishe official fig
sures Of the state railroad commission,
covering the railroad business of Iowa
for the year ending July |, 1900. as is
sued Monday, SNOW a growth in b,isi-
ness in the number of employees and in
the wages paid. These figures show an
increase of s447. 1929 in the gross rev
senuas of Iowa roads in 900 as cornpar-
ed With former years and an increase
of s3,971. 722.98 in operating exp enses
There was an increase Of 5,311 m,sn en-
ployed on the railroads in this state at
an advance OF So, 956. 9S5.79 in wages paid
to them. The passenger earnings fell
off. being 81, 4S9, sT9.733 less m 1900 than in
the year previous. The freight earn.
sings gained more than this loss. how
ever, being increased 81. s5s, 391.13 for the
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-01-15
Goes Violently Insane

Fairfield, Jan. 15.-Thomas e. Cop
pock, a young man of "a years of age,
who has for number Of years been
suffering from epilepsy, became sud
denly a raving maniac last Saturday
evening and all thru the night 1t took
from three to four men to handle him.
He wac taken before the commissioners
of insanity at an early hour Sunday,
morning. and after careful examina-
ton of witnesses. was taken to the hos
pital for the insane at Mt. Pleasant.
Young Coppock was married on No
vember 4, 1900 to Miss Effie McMullen
of this city, and during this time has
tried hard to cure himself, and few
days ago received from an eastern firm
a sample bottle OF medicine. alleged to
be the right thing for him. After using
la few doses he became insane, as above
ot ted.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-01-15
NIB WINNING TICKET
Barbour Comes to Sioux City
TO Claim the Pierce
Mansion.
The Winning Ticket Produced as
Evidence That He Won the
Property.
Decision Of the Committee With
held Pending Word From
Vinton.


Sioux City, Jan. Is With W. A. Bar
'boar, Of Paterson, N. j. cousin Of
William Barbour, to whom it il be
Iieved the PIERCE mansion Will be
awarded, came the magical tickes, No.
1886, and it was presented yesterday
OF the committee in charge of award
ing The house. With Mr.. Barbour, who
was accompanied by Mrs. Barbour,
there also came a most interes sting
story of how the PIERCE house became
recently a topic OF conversation at q
dinner in the white house iii wasniEgs
ton.
The committee met Yesterday IN the
Security Bank builitng 10 consider the
claims of Mr.. Barbour ana see if he had
the ticket which is the kay TO the
knotty situation. Mr. Barbour pro-
ducel the ticket and AIaris Peirce pro-
eluced the stub. The two We're com
pared cloeely and even viewed thru a
glass and the resultwa 5 that the mem
Sbers Of the con,rnittee, all of whom
We're present but one, We're vluced'
that the ticket was detached from the
stub, as it conforned Sit t the place.
where it had been cut off.
A letter TO John G. Kelly from Cato
Sells, attorney for e. N. Bills was
read and it had. the effect of staying.
the final determination of he commits
tee at least until toda VI Mr.. Sells was
as confident, apparently. as ever that
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-01-15
CHARGED WITH THEFT.
Charles Chapman. of Near Nevada,
Accused OF Robbery.

Boone, jan Charles Chapman, of
near Nevada, Story county, was arrest
ed by Deputy Sheriff T. IS. Holmes of
this county, Saturday afternoon and
brought to this city. where at 10 o'clock
a. M Monday he was arraigned in Jus
tice Parker's court charged with the
crime of breaking and entering, it being
alleged he is the party that broke into
the w. N. Goodson house on Third
street. city, on the night of Jan. 8, and
took about $3.50 in currency.
Owing to the fact that the parties
VINO are interested desired more time in
which to prepare for trial, a continu-
ance of the case was granted the case
TO be called Jan. IS. The defendant was
released from custody after furnishing
"a bond of $500 as a guarantee for his
appearance on the above date.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-01-15
shaw AGAINST Prize Fight.

Des Moines Jan. 15.-In reply to an
inquiry from a Cincinnati paper, Gov
ernor Shaw telegraphed to it Monday
that he would not permit prize fighting
on Iowa soil. A proposition was made
looling to the transfer of the Jetfries-
Rubin fight from Ohio to Iowa. Gov
ernor Shaw answered that the sheriffs
of Iowa should be notified OF their duty
of the proposition was made to pull the
fight off in this state and if they cannot
enforce the law they will be aided by
The. state