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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-04-06

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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-04-06
EDITORIAL FOOT RACE PRO-
POSED.

Ikeokuk4 Gate City.l
H. A. Burrell makes the following an
nounce,nent and dare in the current
number of his Washington Press:
with this number Old Man Burrell
ends thirtyfve years of work and play
on the Press, and can give any of his
editorial local contemporaries dust in
a foot-race.' We'd like to see some
other veteran Iowa editor take the con-
ceit out of that fellow. 1t is to be hoped
he will consent to enlarge the field of
competition so as to admit as additional
entries John Mahin, for instance, j. L.
Waite, George u. Perkins Judge Thay-
er and Uncle Dick Cidrkson
~
AS TO POSITION OF CANDIDATES.
IClipton Herald.l
Last year Mr.. Martin was nominated
for secretary of state and Mr.. Gilbert
son for treasurer of state without hay-
ing made any pledges of admissions REL
alive to railway assessments. Nobody
knew how they stood, but they had the
GOLD opposition of the influences repre-
sentative of low assessments. In the
council this year they stood for an in
crease of five millions in the assess-
ments. They have made no noise or
bluster and have not cared to be consid-
cred as reformers, They stand for JUS
tice between railways and the state.
This year but one change will be made
in the executive council There are now
five candidates. One, MIR. Herriott, is
committed to definite policy of as
sessing railways. policy that so far
has not had the positive endorsement
OF other members of the council, This
policy was developed when in the coun-
Gill; and so far has not been exploited In
his interests. Nothing has,been said, 80
far as the Herald knows, to develop the
position OF any of the other candidates
on that question. The convention IL not
likely to nominate candidate for gov
ernor because Of his position on railway
Daily camera., 1901-12-02
.ELKS H0N0RED
DEAD BROTHER
THE elKS REMEMBER
Their Dead and fittinsiy Ob.erss Their
Annual Memorial Day.

Their Dead and Fit,insiy ob.srvs Their
Annual Memorial Day.
The Elks held very interesting and
impressive memorial exercises for their
departed brothers at Masonic Temple
ball Sunday afternoon. The speakers
we're Exalted Ruler ]. T. Atwood, State
Senator Ward. DR.. f. n. Cook and
Chaplain Siooald. The latter vas as
sisted in conducting the religious rites
by Rev. DR.. Payson Young OF the Eng
,i.h Lutheran church. Both gentlemen
appeared in the ves;mcn,s Of their cle,i
cal calling. a quarteue consisting Of
Messrs Fonda and Street.. Mrs Thee.
Davis and Miss Fanny Andrews render
ed the Appropriate hymns, being accom-
panied on the piano by MISS Jtdcrson
The hall was dlrkcned and lighted and
the services we're made du'y impressive.
The eulogics of ,he dead were eonhned
to brief and fitting remarks touching the
life Of John NJ. Mi!nr-. the hr ,man killed
in the sno~slidc a, Francis, and the only
dead Of Boulder lodge No. S6o.
DR.. Cook told the church a strong and
telling truth when h. sad. Had the
prizes; and The Lcy!,e not turned on the
other side there would have been no
need OF the frateraal organization v
Speaking from an experience Of 6ity
Ave years in these orders, DR.. Cook said
they had broush: more men into the
church than all other influences. The
remarks OF the other speakers were all
equally forcible and IN excellent goo1
taste.
Daily camera., 1901-12-02
Congress Meets
And Organizes
CONGRESS HAS BEGUN.
The National Body Organizes and 10 Ready
for Business.

Tho National Body Organizes and 10 Read ,
for Business.
Washington, Dec. 2-The weather was
warm and sunny here today and the pub
lie flocked to the capitol to witness the
opening scenes OF congress Flowers
were everywhere. on nearly every desk
in the senate chamber, In the house,
Speake Henderson was reelected with
slight formali,ies and was escorted to
the speakers chair from his office in the
rear. His speech was briet but pointed
The Democrats voted for Mr. Richard
son OF Tennessee, who becomes tioo'
leader Of the minority. Mr. Sh.froih OF
Colorado voted with the Democrats,
having gone into their caucus Saturday
Committees were appointed to notify the
president and he assured the committee
Of notification be would send in his mess
age tomorrow. The senate ad ,urncd
early out Of respect for the late Preslden,
McKinley and the house did the sam.
after swearing in the ne~ members.
Two thousand bills were offered in the
house today. Covering every subject Of
legislation.
The secretary Of the u.asury's esh
mates for the expenses OF the year b.
ginning next June are $6I 100000.
being 81 .ooo. 900 in excess Of this years
appropriations, thcu 81 less than his last
years estimate.
Daily camera., 1901-12-02
THE BOULDER BOYS
FINELY TREATED
BOULDER BOYS GRATEFUL.
Colorado Springs People just showersd
Them With Cou, tsa,os.

Colorado Springs People just showersd
Them with Cou. tssios.
Alderman Lou X. Johnston returned
from Colorado Springs in excellent frame
OF mind. He witnessed the Prep-Colo
RADIO Springs High School game there
last Saturday. speaks OF it as the finest
he ever saw. but grows more enthusiastic
when he refers to the treatment accord
ed the Boulder delegation by the foo,
ball players and citiz-ns OF Colorado
Springs. Couldn't anything have
been hnrr." h.. sad. The papcrs
had elegant write ups. even if
they didn't get into the mai! editions,
and the reception and dance given our
young people was simply ou, Of sight"
Manager Taylor Johnston and CAPITA
Galley express themselves highly pleased
with the hospitality OF the Colorado
Spring, players and ci:iz:ns. The
Misses Do~ner, Johnston. Baker and
other young ladies' ~ho went over. were
taket ..harge OF and made much Of by
the best people OF Colorado Springs.
Citizens spoke OF the game As being the
best they had ever witnessed there and
ungrudgiagly admitted the Preps su
per.ori,y The score was u 10 II.
Following was the line up OF the gam
Daily camera., 1901-12-02
UNIVERSITY NOIES.

The order OF the G olden Crab held its
annual Thanksgiving initiation in Den
yer an ! Craboers from all over the state
were present The initiates were Messrs
Tnaysr. s,rachan. Johnson. Hill and
Dickinson.
Arthur Nye. 9S. was a visitor on the
campls yesterday.
Msj,r Fulton is reported as consider,
ably improved today and hopes are en-
t:rtained thl, h. may be able to return
to Boulder 10 very short time.
The board OF control OF the Woman's 5
League will meet tomorrow morning
after chapel.
Ca Friday. December I3th. the WON
ans League will entertain all the women
OF the university a, the gymnasium. The
usual good time is promised.
Or. Palmer has charge oi chapel exer
cises this week. His talk this morning
on common sense and the proper pursuit
@! pleasure was thoroughly enjoyed and
should promise him good attendance
for the next three days. His talks will
be on religious topics entirely.
The lls, echo ct the Varsity football
season will occur tomorrow or Wednes.
day when the team Of this year will elect
next years captain. WhiteheaT, Toukin
and Hill are said to be among he posi-
biliiies.
Delroyd Single, .'o5, returned from
Cheyenne this morning after spending
the Thanksgiving holidays with his
nareDtS
Daily camera., 1901-12-02
Two L0|ge Fires
1 This county
BEDFORD & PHILLIPS FIRE.
Thsir Popular Market Visited by Costly
C0nhARrAti0n.

Their Popular Market Visited by Costly
ConhAErAtion.
In some inexplicable manner the rear
room in Bedford and Phillips meat
market caught FIRE between 3 and 4
o'clock this morning. The fire would
haye proved disastrous to adjacent prop.
erty had it not been for the rapid work
Of the fire department. AS it was the
wood work was charred, the goods were
thoroughly cooked and the large
amount OF bottled condiments and
canned goods were broken.
The loss was practically total. save the
possible salvag. in the large Ice box,
though smoke. probably, tainted those
goods. The heat was so intense that
a young pig hanging well to the front
and ou. OF the way OF the flames was
roasted to a good round turn.
Mr. Bedford estimates the loss as over
5000 with $500 insurance in good old
line companies. The concern made
speciality OF fine canned and bottle goods
and their stock ran rapidly into mon cy'
Daily camera., 1901-12-02
oLoRADo, MONDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 2, 1901
C0|ben
VIII Feed Denver
"C0RBETT" IS GENEROUS.

Denver Pugiiist Orders Big Feod for the
Newsboys.
Denver, Dec. 7-Otto c. Floto, sport
ing editor Of the Post, received a tele.
gram from young Corbett." the Denver
champion pugilist today. He said ::
Arrange for Christmas dinner for all
the newsboys and poor boys Of Denver.
| will foot the bill. was one of then
aud | want them to take dinner with me" !"
Mr. Floto will arrange for a spread
that will surprise the natives. "Corbetts"
name 10 Ro,hwell and he carried Denver
newspapers for years.
Daily camera., 1901-12-02
RANCH
FIRE VISITED
BARBER PLACE BURNED.
fino Country Home Near Marshall Entire
IL Destroyed by FIre.

fino Country Home Near Marshall Entire.
Iy Destroyed by Fire.
Fire visited the we'll known Barber
ranch, three miles from Marshall and
near South Boulder canon. 1t was dis
covered a, S:3o last evening by Mark
Barber, manager OF the ranch. He was
able to save stables and adjoining pop.
ery. The house was entirely destroyed,
with the furniture, library and
chemical materials used by Mr. Barb .r
in the assay business. There was no
insurance. Mr. BaIber's mother and
sister. Miss Blanche are visiting in Sou b
Dakota and are expected home daily.
Mr. Mark Barber is unable to locate the
cause.
Daily camera., 1901-12-02
A SUDDEN SUMMONS.

Clyde Roe o! Denver. aged ~, was
killed in the Imperial tunnel at Roweva
Saturday. He was working there alone
and his father was working mine on
th: opposite hill. When the father miss
ed his son at dinner, be went TO the tun
mel and found him lying under huge
Lille Of rock. A rock had fallen and
struck him in the back and side Death
mus, have b:en instantaneous. Coroner
Tre1ise made an investigation and de
c:ded 10 accordance with the above state.
ment Of facts. He shipped the remains
to Denver for interment
Daily camera., 1901-12-02
Rice 5 Murder
L0NyG|' 5 P|01
PATRICK HIRED JONES.

A Witness VIII Confirm Awful Confession
OF Valet Sones.
New York. Dec. 2-Albert T. Patrick.
the lawyer. will be placed on trial today
for the murder in rooms here of million
aire Rice OF Texas. Startling testimony
is expected from Patrick's office boy
Meyer, who. i, is said, will confirm vale,
Jones confession that the latter sm other
ed Rice at Patrick's instisat;tn The
story will disclose one OF the mos,
startling stories in the history Of Grim,
Daily camera., 1901-12-02
CHINA GETS THE GUN.

Hong Kong. Dec. THE bow and
arrow has ceased to be an official army
weapcn in China. An imperial edict was
issued Oct. 7o abolishing tn: bow and
substituting the gun. The edict was
read for the frs, tim. at an examination
Of large number oil candidates for posi-.
lions in the military department a,
Daily camera., 1901-12-02
NERW SHERIFF
STOPS THE TRAIN
HELD THE TRAIN.

An Oklahoma Shsrin Stops Train and Gets
Money.
Guthrie. Okla Dec. IA piss.nger
train was attached by tbs sheriff Al
Paiksburg this morning. The officer
stopped the lraia by blockade on the
rails until s75 were paid discharged
employees. A company ofticial was on
the train showing distinguished party
over his road, and was compelled I, dis
gorge the amour, claimed.
Daily camera., 1901-12-02
NOTED FORGER CAUGHT.

London. Dec. 2-Thomis Peterson
Gudie. tor ears clerk OF the Liverpool
bank, WAS arrested today. having been
found in hiding. Gadie. with two 9th 7
accessories. forged notes sgainst the
bank for 100000. When found he had
less than 10 on bis person. The money
was spent on the race track betting.
Daily camera., 1901-12-02
MOORE-WYNKOOP.

Cards announcing the marriage Of
Miss Mary Virginia Wynkoop to Mr.
in Miqaoke;a. Iowa. on Thanksgiving
day have been received IA Boulder. Miss
Wynkoop will b. remembered by many
friends made dudnS an extended visit
with III. families OF her uncles, Chas
and Robert ecu chan last summer,
who will unite in wishing the couple IN.
measured happiness.
Daily camera., 1901-12-02
ONLY THREE ARE DEAD.
hut Macy Were InJared by Ferry Boat
Coilisior,

Hut Macy Were inJared by Ferry boao
Coilisiou,
San Francisco. Dec. $50 f:r as can
be de,erminded ,onish, only three lives
were lost in the collision last nigh, be-
tween the ferry boats San Rafael And
Sausili,o.
Those drowned were w. G Crandall.
secretary OF the Long Syrup WORKS; Geo.
Treadway a val CT on the San Rifaei
and a !, year old son Of Mrs Waller Of
Ross Valley. The body OF Crandill was
washed ashore a, Angel island today.
In the panic that followed after the
boats collidcd. abou, twenty passengers
were more or less injured. A srea: m my
were Gu. when Crawling through the
cabin windows.
Daily camera., 1901-12-02
JUST A GOOD WOMAN.
iisited tho Men, But II Was AL fos lheir =
Gsusrai Good.

Visited tho Men, But II Wac AL fos The .
Gsusrni Good.
Washington, Dec. 2-Tte defense Of
Mrs Bon!nr for the murder OF young
Ayres began its testimony today With a
number OF roomers ia the boarding
house where the tragedy occurred. All
sxore to her good character and her evi
den, desire 10 make everyone happy
She was the organizer OF dances in the
house and they bad them nearly every
aisht Mrs Bonine's conduc, with
young A,res was no, ou, OF the ordinary.
She freely visited all III: men to lpseres,
them ia ,hr darces.
Daily camera., 1901-12-02
THE BOeRS HOPEFUL.

The Hague. Dec. 1.-The impression
among the Bo.r colony here is that
negotiations for peace in South Africa are
progre essing rapidly and that peace will
be declared before long.
Daily camera., 1901-12-02
UNCLE SAM is LOSER.

New York, Dec. All the govern
men, buildings and the stands for armor
tess at Sandy Hook were destroyed by
FIRE this morning.
Daily camera., 1901-12-02
HAVE GOT TO MOVE.

On account Of having to vacate our
present quarters, and to reduce our
stock for the next 90 days We will sell
at cost. S B BORDER & Son.
Daily camera., 1901-12-02
Tn Cura n Caid In Ona DAy

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money if i, fails
70 cure. Z. W. Groves signature is on
each box. 75c.
Daily camera., 1901-12-02
THE BOAT WAS STRAINED.

New York, Dec. 2-Shamrock II was
ba lily strained in the last race and her
seawor,hiness is admittedly impaired.
Daily camera., 1901-12-02

Subs,i,u,es-Lee for Barnes. Terrence
Ior Lannox.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-07-19
Hos.nnd OIcISIrY.

Go TO Hills for bicycles and repairs.
Choice spring lamb at Milliman &
Hammers.
Nelson Lilley was home from Elsie
over Sunday.
Mrs r. n Hayes will leave today to
visit friends in Battle Greek.
Charming Booth and o. w. Rogers
left last night for Oklahoma.
VIM. H. Fry of Alma and Lois Denny
of Remus were married July 9Th.
Mrs. J. r Wooton left Saturday to
visit friends in the southern part of the
state.
Mrs II. Bauer of Forest Hill visit.
ed her daughter Mrs. II n. Hayes, over
Sunday.
All accounts due c. f Pettyjohn must
be paid at once. Give this your prompt
attention.
l.. II Hayt was in Grand Rapids Sat
urday buying furniture and fixtures for
the new store.
The Union Telephone Company has
paid their state tax for 1901, The
amount was $500. Oh
Dewitt Vought was in Crystal
Wednesday on business connected with
the Maccabee order
See large and small bills, they tell all
about the Lyceum Comedy Company
Ithat appears here for three nights, com
mencipg Thursday, July %
f. j Ray. agent for the Kalamazoo
Nursery Co., reports a rushing business
for fall and spring delivery He is Ger.
tainly taking great many orders.
Frank Webster was suu-struck about
ten o'clock Monday morning while
working at excavating in the rear Of
Vermeulens store. DR.. Bagley was
called and soon revived him and he was
able to be out in few hours.
The Modern Woodmen and Royal
Neighbors of Gratiot county have or
ganized what will be known as the
Gratiot County Modern Woodman and
Royal Neighbor Picnic Association
with the intention of holding annual
picnics. Ithaca has been selected as
the place for the first picnic which will
be sometime in August.
l. Smart has sold his tailoring bust
ness to II, l.. Spencer, formerly of Grand
Rapids. Mr.. Spencer has taken posses
sion and will be pleased to see all the
old customers of the house, also many
new ones. He guarantees satisfaction
20 all. See his adj in another column
Mr.. Smart, we are pleased to state, will
remain in the employ of Mr.. Spencer.
The age-herald., 1901-10-11

H bushels at the corresponding date in 1899 and 23 bushels the mean of the Oc- tober estimates of the last years The average for quality is Ss.2, against S2.1 last year and SS4 in 1899.
 The average condition of buckwheat on October l was 90.5 as compared with 90. g last month. 72.S on October 1, 1900; TOP at the corresponding date in 1899, and S05 the mean of the October averages of the last ten years
 Good Tobacco Prospects.
 In the condition of tobacco there has been an improvement of points in vir- ginia and Tennessee; in Maryland; 8 in Kentucky; 10 in Ohio. and 13 in Missouri. There has. been a decline of 1 point in North Carolina, and the average condi- ton remains about the same as on Sep tember in Connecticut Pennsylvania and Wisconsin. As compared with their respective ten year averages, Virginia and Tennessee are points above; Ken lucky T points above; Pennsylvania and Maryland 12 points above, and Connecti- cut points above. On the other hand North Carolina, Ohio, Wisconsin and Mis- souri are respectively 10, 4, 23 and 25 points below their ten years average.
 The average condition of potatoes on October 1 was 4, as compared with 52.2 last month; 74.4 on October 1, 1900; S1. at the corresponding date in 18g9 and 75. 4 the mean of the October averages of the last ten years.
The age-herald., 1901-10-11
Races at Worth.

Chicago, October 1O.-Worth opened it's fall meeting today with a sensational card of six races. the feature of which was the Worth October handicap at a mile, which went to s. c. Hildreth's Ally, The Lady, in the fast time of 1:40 2-5, equalling the track record.
 Laboring under false impression as to track conditions, there were four scratches in the stake event, and the fifth race was declared off after Money Muss and The Pride had been scratched. Argregor was hot favorite in the han dicap event with The Lady second choice. The two raced close together into the stretch. when W. J. Deboe rushed in and took second place. Jack Ratlin and Gal lantrie furnished a sensational race, run ming nose and nose from flag to wire, fin- ishing as named and equalling the track record of 1:01A. Weather conditions were perfect; track fast
 First race. seven furlongs-Oliver Me HE (Coburn), to 5. won; Frank Ireland IA (Blake). 10 to l, second Boomerack TOT (Munroe), to ?, third. Time 1:29 1-5
 Second race, one and one-quarter miles Kentucky Babe, 103 (R. Steele), 8 to 1, won; Sarilla, 95 (Birkenruth), to 1, sec ond; Fox Bard. 92 (H. Jackson), 40 to l, third. Time, 2:09.
 Third race five and one-half furlongs- Jack Ratln, 106 (Dominick), 5 to 1, won; Gallantrie, 103 (Coburn), to 10, second; 1; Lucien Appleby 103 (Knight), to ?, third Time. 1:10 1-b
 Fourth race, one mile Worth October handicap-The Lady, 105 (Knight), 3 to 1, won; W. J. Deboe, 97 (L. Jackson), 21 to 5, second; Argregor, 108 (Coburn), 8 to 5. third. Time, 1:40 2-5.
 Fifth race, six furlongs-Lyron Bell, S4
The age-herald., 1901-10-11
ARE YOU AN IMMUNE?

The human system, whiie very compli- cated organism, is abundantly able to take care of itself If the laws of nature are not violated. It is natural to be well: it Is unnatural to be sick; indeed the hu- man system in normal condition is i'm direct exposure. It Is only when the laws of nature have been violated, lowering the vitality, developing a weak spot, fore ing some of the organs to lag behind or causing impure blood that disease yen- lures forth to attack; it is only then 1t can gain foothold.
 If you would be an immune" never al low yourself to run down." It is then disease will attack you; all the most caught when people are run down. Take Dr. Harters Iron Tonic upon the least sign of weakness and for any un- natural pain or ache.
 The don't-feel-well people, of whom there are several millions In the world and who are too often a trial to them, selves and friends, need only take pr Harter's Iron Tonic to regain strength and vigor and to become immune" from disease and the 'blues'' az well.
 Loss of appetite, of ambition, nervous- ness, pains in the head, back, kidneys limbs, muscles, etc., are all cured bv Dr. Harters Iron Tonic. Prepared by the Dr. Harter Medicine Co.,, Dayton. Ohio. and has been on the market for 45 yearsii A sufficient guarantee of its great merit. Sold everywhere
The age-herald., 1901-10-11
CONDITION OF CORN FOR PAST MONTH Average is Lowest Ever Receiv-
 ed for October THE AGRICULTURAL REPORT Oates and Barley Are In Good condI- tion, While Tobacco Is Above
 the Mean Average for the
 Past Ten Years.

Washington, October 10.-The monthly report of the statistician of the depart ment of agriculture shows the average condition of corn on October 1 to have been 521 as compared with 51.7 last month TSP on October l, 1900. S2.7 at the corre- spending date in 1899 and SIS the mean of the October averages of the last ten years. The reports from Indiana, Illinois. Missouri, Kansas and Nebraska are more favorable by two points; those from Ohio by three points and those from Iowa by four points than the reports received from these states last month On the other hand with the exception of Texas where there is no appreciable change of condition the entire South reports some what lower averages than on September l, there being a decline of two points in North Carolina and Louisiana, three in Mississippi and Arkansas; four in South Carolina, Georgia, Florida and Alabama; five in Virginia and Tennessee; seven in Kentucky.
 The average for the entire country is the lowest October average ever received.
 The preliminary estimate of the yield ed with 29.6 bushels on October 1, 1900; BOT bushels at the corresponding date in 1899, and PIP bushels the mean of October estimates for the last ten years
 The preliminary estimate of the yield per acre of barley is 24.7 bushels, as com pared with 2O.4 bushels on October 1, 1900;