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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-08-02

ing such position on SO important
question. and 1t fails to comprehend
why a citizen of Iowa City should not
really want to stand up and be counted
as being among the men who are pub
lie spirited and in favor of improve
ments.
Fairfield.
Sunday nights rain, which was gen
eral over Jefferson county, has revived
hope for the corn fields. While early
corn has been badly damaged by the
hot winds and lack of moisture above
ground, seasonable weather will help
1t considerably and will make fair
crop in the fields which were planted
later. The Ledger has interviewed a
dozen or more farmers from various
portions Of the county since Sunday,
and most of them are inclined to be-
lieve that seasonable weather from this
time until the crop natures will give
Jefferson county good half crop.
Some place it as low as third, how
ever.
Iowa Falls.
The Sentinel says: FIRED Boucher
has diary containing record of the
Temperature for the month of July,
1894. which shows that there were
twenty-four exceedingly hot days dur
ing that month, with only a trace OF
rain. And yet" says Mr.. Boucher,
my corn yielded thirty-fou bushels
to the acre that year" The moral of
this Is that people as a rule are too pes
stmistic in estimating damage by
drought. A goodly number OF Iowa
farmers will be agreeably surprised to
find that the crop which a few days
ago was pronounced a failure will yield
fairly well. There will be millions of
bushels OF corn harvested in peerless
Iowa this fall.
Boone.
The five prisoners who were delivered
from the Boone county Jail by an ac-
complete, who sneaked in the back
door. secured the keys, unlocked and
relocked the prisoners cells after lib
Ierattng them while the jailor was sit
ting on the front porch. were seen near
Dakota City. four miles north OF Hum
boldt. Tuesday. according to the report
OF a travelling man who makes his home
In Fort Dodge. Five tramps of a most
unruly and aggressive character, were
put on the Northwestern train about a
mile from Humboldt. One of them was
In irons. They walked along the track
to Dakota City, We're seen by the sta
ton agent, and notification OF their
whereabouts telephoned to the. author
tiles at Humboldt. The ofncers made
q hasty trip to Dakota City. but when
they arrived the gangihad disappeared
Had the agent taken revolver he
could probably have: detained the gang
until the arrival of the authorities
There il not doubt but what these
tfive men were the eRes who escaped
from Boone.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-08-02
New Sharon.

New Sharon.
Oats are yielding better than was ex-
pected. Frank Ferrell's is said to. be
forty bushels per acre and SAINT James
reports the same.
Grand Junction.
A young man by the name Of Cox
visiting Mrs. James Phelan had the
misfortune to have the end OF his
thumb taken off in q lawn swing this
week.
Mount Pleasant.
The creditors of Charles r. Hughes,
the bankrupt Mount Pleasant dry goods
merchant, have been paid so per cent
Of their claims, and may get 10 per cent
more.
Ackley.
Breuning Bros. automobile will be in
running order the latter part Of the
week. They have discarded their first
machine and have built an entirely new
one with all the latest Improvements.
Montezuma.
Stray loads of corn around town
sell for so cents bushel and 1t Is pre-
dicted that he price will go even higher
before the new crop comes on. Har-
vey Johnson has 1000 bushel nicely
stored away. G. 8. Mccormick has
1900 bushels that he paid 80 cents for
last winter.
Manning.
Articles of Incorporation were fled
with the secretary of state Wednesday
for the Manning Electric Light COM
pany of Manning, with a capital stock
of $4,000. The officers Of the incorpo-
ration are, Peter Ohrt. president; w. B.
Swaney. secretary and treasurer;
Hannes ohrt, superintendent.
Clarion.
By extending Hospitality to a bicycle
rider few days ago Fred Smith, a
son of our former night Waterman. is
minus between 81 and l$5 in money. The
thief was a young man and stopped
at the house to get some dinner. He
twas invited into the sitting room and
while the meal was being prepared he
took advantage OF the opportunity and
searched the clothing in an adjoining
closet with the above result. The mon
ey was not missed until the young
man had been gone several hours. II
lis just as we'll not to be too free and
easy with strangers.
Marion.
There has been a good deal OF tall
in town since Saturday regarding the
win OF the late MfsssD Dunn, some favor
able, some otherwise. The Christian
church gets $1,000 In money and the
l,two-story brick residence property
corner Tenth street and Fifth avenue
valued at $4,000. The Christian church
at Hammond, La. $500. The extension
fund of the Christian church Of lowe
$1,000 and Drake untveraity at De,
Moines, II, 900. The home for aged
women and the home for the friendlesi
Teach ut 3soes me hpns9 missionary
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-08-02
DESTROYED A MAIL BOX.
Jones County Man Held to Federal
Jury for MutiIating Rural Mail Box.

Jones County Man Hold to Federal
Jury for MutiIatins Rural Mail Box.
Cedar Rapids, Aug. PRANK Fousek,
twenty years of age, the only son Of
highly respected Bohemian parents, who
live near Cass Center, Jones county, was
arraigned before Commissioner ]. o.
Stewart of the United States district
court Wednesday evening on the charge
of having destroyed mail box in front
of the home of j. L. Patterson, who
lives on the farm owned by j. j. Rich
ards, located two miles east of Cass
Center. The testimony introduced tend
ed to show that Fousels was clearly
guilty of the wilful and malicious des-
truction of the mail box, and he was
held to the grand jury at the September
term Of the federal court, in bonds Of
$780, which he furnished.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-08-02
sHoT IN SHAM BATTLE.

Oliver Mitchell, Of Rockford, Killed
and j. w. Chapman Wounded. 4
Special to Times Republican.
Rockford, Aug. e.-Oliver Mitchell
was shot In the back and killed in a
sham battle here yesterday between
the Sons OF Veterans and the citizens.
u. w. Chapman was wounded in the
arm. Young Mitchell WAS the only son
of "A. G. Mitchell and his parents are
Frustrated over his untimely death.
How the accident occurred is much of
q mystery as YET. but it is supposed
a loaded cartridge became mixed with
the blanks which were being used. The
accident has saddened the entire COM
;fnunfty
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-08-02
Two Cedar Fall. Mon Won.

Special to imes-Republican.
Cedar Falls. Aug. 2-Word from Ell
Reno. Okla, states that two Cedar Falls
men, William Clark and j. B. Jennings.
have been among the successful ones in
the drawing contest for land. Mr.. Jel-
nings is an old soldier, who delegated his
power of attorney to his brother. who
went as captain of party from here.
His friends are congratulating him on
his luck. Mr.. Clark is prosperous
farmer living north OF this city.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-08-02
Prominent Young Man Drowned.

Dubuque, Aug. John Ruston, only
son of DR.. Ruston, pastor of the First
Presbyterian church of this city, was
accidentally drowned this evening at
Shawondosse, a summer resort six
miles below the city on the river. He
had gone in for swim and was taken
with cramps. The body was recovered.
He was about 20 years old and stud
ent OF Lennox college. He was bright
and promising young man, and his
death is universally deplored.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-08-02
Died Of His Injuries.

Special to Times Republican.
Cedar Rapids, Aug. 2-John "A. Jen-
sen, who was struck by Marion car
Wednesday afternoon, died from his in
juries yesterday.
A slight defect in hearing was un-
doubtedly responsible for the accident
which resulted in Mr.. Jensen's death.
He was riding down the bicycle path,
which parallels the street car line very
closely. and 1t is believed that he heard
rothing of the car that was coming rap
idly behind him, for rs ne reached Har-
1iet avenue, the first stopping point east
of the Milwaukee viaduct, he turned to
Cross the tracks.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-08-02
johnson County caucusss Held
Last Night Make the
County certain.
He Carried Iowa City With b.
ception Of Is Uninstructsd
Delegates.
Now Has IS Votes IN the Con.
vention..S9 Necessary to
Nominate.
to Times Republican.


Iowa City, Aug. 2.-The republican
caucusses in the various wards of the
city We're held last night and the re-
suit was most gratifying to the sup
porters of Cummins. In the first, sec
ond, third and fourth wards, which
were all well attended, being the larg-
est caucuses held here for years, Cum
minis received the entire delegations.
In the fifth the anti Cummins forces
captured thirteen of the fifteen dele
gates. but were unable to instruct the
delegation to vote for ami Cumming
delegates to the state convention.
In all the wards the fight was clearly
drawn, both sides having made prepar-
atoms for the struggle. It was for or
against Cummins, and his friends are
highly elated by the fact that he car
ried the city, the delegates being. For
Cummins, AZ; against, 10.
All of the out of town townships, ex-
held tonight, have been heard from,
and the total vote of the county shows
that the delegates chosen are: For
Cummins, 95; against, Sc. It requires
SO otes to control the convention.
From Another Correspondent.
Special to Times Republican.
Iowa City, Aug. All voting pre-.
cincts, excepting Oxford township. have
held caucuses to date and the result OBJ.
tained shows small majority for Cum
rims of the delegates to the county con-
yention to be held tomorrow
The vote in the convention i:
ninety-one for Cummins, sevent,
against and three neutrals. Ok.
ford township holds caucuses tonigh
and names ten delegates. Will probabl.
be for Cummins. In the city forty-twt
delegates are for Cummins and thrice,
against. Jefferson township. with thre,
delegates, has not been heard from
The majority of votes in the convention
IS eiRhty-nine.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-08-02

Special to Times-Republican.

Special to Times Republican
Muscatine. Aug. "A dramatic scene
occurred at Nichols Wednesday when
the burial Of s. Martin. farm hand.
was in progress. Just az the last prayer
over the remains VS. being said the con-
gregation was startled by dust laden,
sweat-covered team which came dash
ing up on dead run. "A woman and
child alighted from the conveyance and
forbade further proceeding with the fu-t
neral. She claimed the dead man as her
husband and the father Of the child.
The Illinois relatives of Martin who
were in attendance questioned her story.
having never heard OF his marriage.
When the woman's story was heard and
her proof submitted 1t was reluctantly
admitted that she was what she claimed
nd her right was recognized to superin-
tend the burial, which she Immediately
said should be in Muscatine, her home
town. Plans were changed, the grave
filled, the funeral cortege took up its
journey, and at noon the body was left
with the sexton of the. Muscatine ceme-
terry to be inferred, after grave was
prepared. The woman tells the story
that the name of her husband was Mar
tin, but the name. was Edmund p. In
stead of S., as he gave his name. Six
years ago they were married and for a
time lived in Muscatine, they having
moved here shortly after their marriage.
Then the husband became Incorporate
and finally they parted two years ago
and he went to the country to escape
drink. Occasionally he came to this
place and called on her and told her Of
his efforts to reform. But to no one in
the neighborhood was he known other
than single man. His brother says
the dead man never informed HE par
ents or other members OF the family Of
his marriage and yesterday was the
first knowledge he had Of the existence
| of sister-in-law
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-08-02
TRAlNMAsrER STABBED.
w. %. Fox Of the Illinois Central seri-
ously Hurt Last Night.


Council Bluffs, Aug. 2.-W. H. Fox,
trainmaster of terminals of the Illinois
Central railroad at this point, was
stabbed in the abdomen last evening by
James Hughes, swltchman, formerly
in the employ OF the company. Hughes
had been discharged, and last evening
called at the passenger depot. where
Trainmaster Fox's Office Is. and asked
for his clearance card. He was told II
had been sent for, but had not arrived
Hughes asked Fox IL he would reinstate
him. and on being told no. drew knife
and made vicious lunge at Fox, cut
ting deep cash in his abdomen. Fox
was removed to st. Bernard's hospital
where the physicians are of the opinion
that, unless complications set in, he will
recover. Hughes made his escape, but
es he is well known the authorities ex-
pect soon to have him in custody.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-08-02

tract with the directors of the road for
One year and IN cage the results are SAT-
agfactory to the etockhpl ders at the end
Of the year q nve-years contract will be
fdrwan up.
Mr.. Sullivan will be succeeded here
;as agent for the G. q. w. by the present
cashier, C.. A. White.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-08-02
LOOKS LIKE a GO.
.LeMars and Sioux City Electric Line
Has PLAINLY Of Money PIedued.

EeMars and Sioux City EIectFIc Line
Has Plenty Of Money Pledged.
LeMars, Aug. positive announce
ment was made at Sioux City by the
promoters of the electric railway line
between Sioux City and LeMars that the
project has been successfully financed,
The necessary money to build and equip
the road has been pledged and it will be
available as soon as the right-of-way
may be secured This will be readily
done, as many farmers are ready to do
nate the land for right-of-way. The
road looks like sure 60 at present.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-08-02
SULLIVAN ACCEPTS.
Will BE General Manager Of M. q (
Short Line for . Year.

Special to Times Republican. &
Cedar Falls, Aug. 2-John Sullivan
has accepted the general management of
the Manchester & Oneida railroad,
which was rendered him some days ago.
He went to Manchester yesterday and
assisted in running the first train over
the new road. He will remove with his
family to Manchester at once and take
up his new duties. He has made con-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-08-02
Good Corn in Black Hawk.
,o;o1 70 Tinec.

Special to Times-Republican.
Waterloo, Aug. Farmers in town
today take very reassuring view of the
crop situation and say farmers In this
section have every reason to feel graft
fed that they have passed thru period
of unprecedented drouth with as little
loss as has occurred. One of the most
prominent farmers anticipates fine
crop Of crop from his acreage, and says
the yield will be fully sixty bushels per
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-08-02
HORSE THIEVES Az HUMBOLDT

Valuable Team Stolen From Farmer
Thieves Still at Large.
Special to Times Republican.
Humboldt, Aug. PA valuable team
of horses, with u buggy and harness,
was stolen from William Stoebe. farm
er four miles west OF this town, last
night. No clue as VET to the thief.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-08-02
Train Strikes Traction Engine.

Special to Times Republican.
Muscat!ne. Aug. 2.-Near Fruitland
The engine of NJ. d. Parmalee stalled on
the railroad crossing andt men were
sent west to flag the local freight that
was almost due, but the engineer either
thought the men were fooling them or
else did not care, for he came at full
speed and struck the engine, making it
worthless.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-08-02
Fort Dodge, S; Webster City, 9.

Special to Times-Republican.
Webster City. Aug. .2-Yesterday af-
ternoon's game between Fort Dodge and
Webster City was closer and more In
teresting than the one In the forenoon.
Following is the score by innings:
Webster City ;. 1901 100000 o 2-3
Fort Dodge -. 20 o OF o 90 8 IS
Observation-Disclosures City, Cole and
Conlin: Fort Dodge. Lowery and Carish.
Struck out-By Cole Shy Lowery s.;
baEesson balls off Cole 8, or Lowery 2:
struck out-by Cole I, by Lowery q; err
frors, Fort Dodge 4. ~
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-08-02
TROUBLE AT lKAhAwHA.
Beer Raiders Make Rush and Con.
stable Draws Revolver.

stable Draws Revolver.
Special to Times-Republican
Kanawha, Aug. 2.-An attempt by the
claimants to ownership Of ninety six
cases Of beer was made last evening to
regain possession. being successful to
the number Of six cases The goods
were part Of car load shipped in by
the keepers Of the livery barns and bill
Hard hall. to be sold at last Fridays cell
;ebration. Proceedings TO confiscate and
destroy them had been commenced and
the beer was In the constable les posses
alon. When the constable pulled. his re-
volysr on the raiders they quit the field.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-08-02
piTcHER BADLY INJURED

Gazing Of . Sewer Seriously Hurts >.
E. Morey at Humboldt.
Special to Times-Republican.
Humboldt, Aug. .2.-J. F. Morey, a
lditcher, was badly injured here Friday
forenoon of last week by the caving in
Of sewer in which he was working.
Prompt assistance saved fatality.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-08-02
CURIOUS Accident az Davenport.

Davenport, Aug. Roy Peters, the IT.
year-old son of Abner Peters. SIG
blackberry street, was badly injured
this afternoon while fishing. He was
Just below the Vine street bridge when
the accident occurred, and had caught
a large cat fish, which he had attached
to q string which was tied around his
waist. He was wading in the water
and the fish, in its efforts to get away.
swan between the boys legs, thrusting
a fin into young Peters left limb Just
above the knee.
All efforts to remove the An were
fruitless, and the police were finally no.
titled. They in turn notified DR.. J.. F.
SHerrick, who removed the An, altho
not without considerable trouble. The
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-08-02
dubuque Pioneer pies.

Dubuque. Aug. 2.-Patrick Carroll. OF
Bally Clough, this county, died today
aged SO years. Deceased was born in
Ireland, came to Dubuque over sixty
years ago, and died on the farm he.
entered as government land. He was
highly and justly esteemed by all who
knew HIM
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-08-02
NEED a GAME WARDEN.

illegal Shooting in Full Swing Near
Bancroft.
Special to Times Republican.
Bancroft, Aug. 2.-Prairiei chickens ara
reported quite numerous here this sea-
son. but as in the past much illegal
shooting is being done. 1t is about time
the game laws were enforced in this vi
r{nttv ts
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-08-02
liouor sellers RetaIiate,

Sioux City, Aug. 2.-Sioux City has
abandoned its fall festival and will
try to build an auditorium. Failure of
the festival is blamed upon the Anti
Saloon league, all liquor men and al
lied interests refusing to contribute
dollar so long as temperance people
keep up the present crusade.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-08-02

wound made by reason Of the accident
Will be painful for some time. altho II
is not thought that blood poison Will
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-08-02
FIRE At CEDAR RAPIDS.
Big Ice Houses eurn-Loss g, 600 With
5000 3lnsurance,

Special to Times Republican.
Cedar Rauids, Aug. 2.-Weisht's fee
houses were burned this morning, In
5volving loss OF $1,000, with $1,000 in
surance. The cause Of the fire is un.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-06-11
CARRIES YOUNG in POUCH.
Rat Resembling a Kangaroo Found
in Bunch of Bananas ut
Denver

While looking over bananas in one
of the rooms of his commission house
at 1924 Market street, Denver, the 9TH
er day, G. G. Liebhardt was startled to
see a small animal about the size of
squirrel climbing rapidly up one of
the walls. He watched it until it Sc
cluded itself in corner of the ceiling,
and then called a conference of the
help of the house. The employees
We're all under the impression that it
might be a dangerous tropical visitor,
SO were shy about approaching Mr..
Liebhardt, thinking he would give it a
run for it's money" secured ladder
and took the animal in tow by the tail.
This member measured about foot.
The animal itself is scarcely more than
five inches long, it has snout like a
bear and bright, shiny brown fur. In
a small pouch over its stomach were
tucked about half dozen fits young,
which We're hardly bigger than tiny
Lizards. In some attitudes it has a
striking resemblance to miniature
kangaroo. When it is approached by
anyone it Kisses like snake.
A great many odd animals and rep
tiles are found in various banana
punches that come to the commission
house. The consignment which
brought the latest animal freak is
from Costa Rica. Several parties who
saw the ''pranlish' little object say it
is member of the family of kangaroo
rats
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-06-11
SHORT SPECIALS.

The United States minister at Stock
holm. W. w. Thomas. at special audience
Of King Oscar at the palace Tuesday pre-
;ented his majesty with a signed photo
graph of President Mckinley
A passenger train on the Southern rail-
way was struck by switch engine near
the Southern shops, Atlanta, Ga, at II
o'clock Tuesday forenoon. Three persons
were killed and about l5 injured.
telegram from Fort Washable says
that the Arapahoe Indians, who recently
defied the Indian agent, are arming and
1t Is feared the threatened outbreak can
not be averted without bloodshed and the
use of government troops.
Capt. Robert Patterson, a brother of
John H. Patterson, president of the Ma
tional Cash Register company, and ia
Their of the manager of the institution,
dropped dead of heart failure on the street
in Dayton, O., Tuesday morning.
AT meeting Tuesday the 600 members
of the Detroit Street Railway Mems union
decided to withdraw their demands for
an increase of two cents per hour and a
II hour day instead of 121s, which were
refused by the United Railway company.
The disagreement between officials Of
the Peoples Street Railway company, Of
Dayton, o., and the employees, which has
threatened tie-up of two of the principal
lines of the city, was definitely adjusted
Tuesday morning through the efforts Of
the state board of arbitration.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-06-11
BLIND HUNTER OF FOXES.
sightIess Marylander Who Was
Skilled in Following the
Hounds

William b. Biles, aged rs years, has
just died at his home at Blue Ball, Cecil
county. Maryland. From childhood he
was blind. He was man of clear un-
derstanding, excellent judgment and
was familiar with the current affairs
of his country and state. He was an
enthusiastic fox hunter, and 20 years
ago was one of the best in the state,
possessing a fine kennel of hounds.
He. could distinguish each hound by
feeling its ears. He could also tell the
color of a horse by feeling. His saddle
horse was trained to follow mule
which he used on his farm, and some
one of his employees or boys would ride
the mule ahead of him on the hunts
over the fields and through the woods
He could distinguish the voice of each
of his hounds when in close pursuit OF
a fox.