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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-11-08
THE VOTING MACHINE.

There is general expectation among
the people that in time voting machines
of an approved pattern and of accu-
rate movements will come into general
use. The fact that the people are will
ing to accept a device of this kind when
its cheapness, accuracy and rapidity are
assured leads inventors to careful
study 1t is stated that large number
of claims for patents on devices for
registering ballots are being received
these days at the United States patent
office. In fact. surprisingly large
number of patents on devices for the
automatic registering of ballots have
been issued, yet the field still seems to
be an open one. Rochester, N. Y, was
the first city to use election machines
under the New York state law permit
ting their employment. This was in
1896, when the city authorities pur-
chased sufficient number for all it's
precincts under a contract which pro-
vided that they should not be paid for
until they were demonstrated to be sue
cessful. Owing to a large number of
mishaps the trial was unsatisfactory.
and the machines were returned to the
manufacturers, who made an assign
ment and closed cut their business. The
same year Worcester, Mass, tried the
experiment with another apparatus
which was equally unsuccessful.
A third invention was tried at Hor-
nellsville, N. Y. with better results, so
that the complete returns were tele.
graphed by the Associated Press seven
minutes and half after the ballots
were closed. This machine has since
been used generally turnout New York
state, and has been adopted liz outside
cities and states as well.
There is some prejudice to overcome,
but when that disappears. when it is
shown that these devices are accurate
and that their working is approved by
honest judges from each party, nothing
need stand in the way of their general
adoption and uniform rse
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-11-08
cAnNoNs CHANCES FOR spEAkERsHIp

The outcome of the election has en-
HANGED the chances of Congressman
Joseph G. Cannon, of Illinois, for the
speakership of the next house. Ever
since the retirement of Speaker Hem
derson by his refusal to seek reelection
to congress the speculation in regard to
his successorship has been largely fa-
vorable to the veteran Illinois member.
While other candidates have been con-
sidered, Mr.. Cannon has been the favor
lite and the most cons picuous member
named.
The fact that the republicans made
large election gains in the west, while
the democrats gained slightly in the
east, enhanced Mr.. Cannon's chances
for success. Had the republican ma
jority in the Fifty eighth congress been
secured by gains in New York and New
England, 1t is certain Mr.. Cannon
elevation to the position desired would
have been more holly contested by
probable. This is the drift of specula-
ton and sentiment developed in Wash
ington since the election.
It Is pointed out that the election re-
turns show that the states west of Ohio
snd east of the Rockies will have an
even one hundred members in the next
house. Mr.. Cannon may, it is generally
conceded, rely upon the united support
of these members, with reserve force
in the Pacific states, as against any
candidate upon which the east might
unite. However, it is by no means Ger
tain that the east or some sections of it
would not aid the Illinois aspirant.
Mr. Cannon's long experience and his
personal qualifications are regarded as
fitting him eminently for the place. He
has just been reelected after serving in
fourteen congresses, and is now In the
prime of mature age, Sc years old.
Discussing the outlook as to western
candidates for the speakership the
Omaha Bee says:
"While several western men have
been suggested for the place, among
them Mr.. Babcock of Wisconsin, who is
chairman of the republican national
congressional committee, Mr.. Tawney
of Minnesota, forceful and expert
enced member, and Mr.. Cannon of Illi-
nois, chairman of the committee on APP
propriations and one of the veterans of
the house in length of service, any one
Of whom would be credit to the house
in the speakers chair, but Mr.. Cannon
is the logical and most deserving can
didate and ought to have the united
support of all western members. No one
familiar with public men needs to be
told that Mr.. Cannon is fully qualified
for the speakership. He is thoroughly
equipped with a knowledge of parlia-
meutary practices. He is blunt plain
spoken and characteristic OF western
push and energy"
The Bee urges Nebraska republican
members to take the initiative In favor
of Mr.. Cannon.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-11-08
ADVANTAGES OF INCORPORATION.

A patron of the Times Republican
residing in one of the villages of cen
trail Iowa writes this paper as follows:
Editor mes-Republican: The
question of incorporation has come w
il. our town, and to overcome some OF
the objections which will certainly come
up l want the advice of experience
which I have not had. Would you
kindly inform me what the advantages
and disadvantages are, the limit OF
taxation that can be imposed on the
people, and the real benefits to be de-
rived from incorporation"
The first and most obvious advantage
of Incorporating as town would be
that of giving to its people complete
control over their own territory Take
struggling village that has not been
incorporated, and we have community
under township and county govern
ment, subject to the control of the SUI
peryisors and the policing of consta-
BILE. When 1t incorporates as a town,
it secures local self government with
a mayor, marshal, councilmen, ETC., who
can control it's streets and sidewalks,
regulate such business as requires con-
troll, grant licenses, and preserve good
order 1t is true there is some expense
o{{ nn inc hut ny,1x t,, 10
with the principle that there is no ex-
cellence without great labor" The
people Of the town have 1t within their
power to control their expenses. Ac-
cording to the code, "the council of each
city or town shall levy tax for the
year then ensuing for the purpose OF
defraying its general and incidental ex-
penses, which shall not exceed 10 mills
on the dollar"
1t is matter of civic pride, too,
where a town is large enough and
strong enough to maintain an organiza-
ton without imposing too great a bur-
den upon the people, to establish such a
framework Of government. 1t starts a
movement for growth and is guaranty
of better security. These towns are all
subject to state laws framed for their
management. under uniform system,
for, under the Iowa constitution, the
general assembly is not permitted to
pass local or special laws for the in
corporation of towns and cities.
With the advantages pointed out, the
disadvantages would be found in the
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-11-08
INCREASINGLY YOUNG.
Washington Press.l


The most enthusiastic and persistent
republicans living are the old fellows
dating from war times. They are
graybeards now, but they go out and
vote, regarding it religious duty. And
if noted speaker comes along here,
they always come to town to hear him.
and they are gunpowder to his match
and go off, sudden like, at his hits and
points and stories, and laugh and
stomp and yell that's SO, b gosh"
Lots of young fellows. or men of mid
die age. care very little about politics,
and are Indifferent about voting, and
can be easily coaxed to give compli-
mentary votes to this man and that,
they are so complaisant. But the older
set have firmer fiber; have what they
call convictions of sin; their political
colors were set and made fast" and
indelible in the heat of the war, and
YOU find no scratchers among these.
They make the sign of the holy cross
in the top circle, and shove the broad
side ballot at the judge, and In it goes,
Gallagher, to be counted.
There are several hundreds OF those
grizzled old political veterans who
always show UP when great stu1nper
comes. You can bet on their coming,
If they are not sick. Gamble all you've
got on they'll show up. The sense
that they must go, is laid on them
with all the gravity of the Ten Com
mandments, and they hitch up the old
mares cluck at them, say git up!"
and hit 'em a clip with the whip, and
in they come a-fying, to hear Shaw, or
whatever the name of the man may be.
We like to see their zeal, and to clasp
the palm Of red-hot partisan. They
always feel that this election Is as i'm
portant as any in the COS.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-11-08
!, IOWA NEWSPAPERS.
AN ISLE OF PINES COMPANY.
IEairfield Ledger I

Fairfield Ledger.}
Robert /. Wall, of Havana, Cuba, has
been in this city recently organizing a
company for the purchase OF $1,000
acre tract of land in the Isle of Pines.
With Charles M. Johnson, of Havana,
he holds an option on the Santa Fee
plantation, valuable tract, and has
interested Fairfield parties to the ex-
tent that they have perfected their or
ganization and will put the land on the
market in 100 acre lots. Mr.. Wall in
corporated like company here in 1901,
and quite quantity of it's land is now
owned by our people. Land on the
island has doubled in value within a
year, and more rapid increase is ex-
pected because two thirds of it's terri
tory is now owned by Americans. This
is probably the last large tract which
will be offered for sale. Mr.. Wall is
quite we'll known in Fairfield, as he has
had relatives living here for many
years. His thorough knowledge of the
island and agricultural conditions in
tropical countries peculiarly fit him for
general manager of the company.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-11-08
Herbert Spencer and vesetarianism.

New York Commercial Advertiser
Herbert Spencer is poldng fun at the
vegetarians of England, and has taken
them completely by surprise inaslnueh
as vegetarian faddists thought they
could claim the philosopher as one of
their own. Mr.. Spencer does not APP
parently think highly of the mental
state produced by year Of vegetable
diet. He said recently: II went over
all that / had written during the year
I practiced vegetarianism and consign-
ed It all to the fire." Since then he has
been saying some facetious things
about the "devotees Of the truck gar
den" as he calls the vegetarians.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-11-08
Asleep Amid Flames.

Breaking into a blazing home, some
firemen lately dragged the sleeping in
mates from death. Fancied security,
and death near. It's that way when you
neglect coughs and colds. Don't do it.
DR.. Kings New Discovery for Com
sumption gives perfect protection a
gainst all Throat, Chest and Lung
Troubles. Keep 1t near. and avoid suf-
fering, death and doctors bills. A tea
spoonful stops late cough. persistent
use the most stubborn. Harmless and
nice tasting, It's guaranteed to satisfy
by Geo. Powers. Price soc and 81. Trial
bottles free.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-11-08

lack of such as are named and would
thus be obvious 1t would seem prefer
able for a growing, ambitious, orderly
loving and security desiring community
to incorporate, and thus to take advan-
tage of all its privileges.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-11-08
Startling. But True.

err every one knew what a grand
medicine DR.. Kings New Life Pills is,''
writes D. II. Turner, Dempseytown Pa,
YOU'D sell all you have in day. Two
weeks use has made a new man OF me-
Infalliable for constipation, stomach
and liver troubles. Csc at Geo. Powers
drug Star~
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-11-08
A Classic Phrase from Iowa.

With returns Indicating a republican
plurality of $4,000 or more in Iowa,
Chairman Jackson of the democratic
state committee gave out this brave
statement: We are making no claims,
but concede nothing" Here is man
to delight ones soul. You night search
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-11-08
Not One.

But choice of three thru tourist cars
| to California is offered by the Chicago
Great Western railway. Ask any Great
Western agent about them. ]. A. Ellis,
ticket agent, Marshalltown, Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-11-08

uor decision, lug jags should be les:
numerous now" says the Clarksvills
Star.
While we still have Halloween te
contend with. the Ames Times is con-
vinced that "it's not so bad tho as i
used to be-"
The Newton Record believes "ths
best and at the same time greatest stel
/ in temperance work in Iowa was taker
last week when the supreme court de.
cided that the c. o. d. liquor express
business was Illegal This has been the
curse of many communities and it's be.
ing stopped will do great deal to pu,
down intemperance in the Iowa rural
districts"
The Algona Republican suggests that
IF Colombia is cranky the Panama
route will after all have to be aban-
doned."
L
his majority" remarks the Grundy
Center Republican in referring to Con-
gresham Cousins reelection.
The practice of going south in the
winter leads the Washington Press to
consider the question, whether to mi
CRATE, or exercise and stoke the stove
or furnace" 1t concludes that eff we
had the courage and grit to get out into
the pure, cold air once or twice a day,
and 'evolute' and take deep breathings,
Initiating the bellows of the lungs and
setting the heart to pumping. the dread
of winter would fade ont of the
thoughts of the aged and feeble, and
they'd find that winter is tonic, not a
drain of vitality. 1t is the lazy to whom
winter is horrid specter."
The Tama Herald sometimes thinks
the American people spend too much
time on politics. But" says the Her
aid, at Is a fascinating pursuit and
while the end of a campaign is hailed
with satisfaction. the beginning of the
next one. after a few months of quie-
tude, brings pleasure to nearly every
one"
The Fairfield Ledger is of the opin-
ion that there is legitimate business
for the express companies, but it Is not
in the contraband sale of liquors. When
they propose to make saloons out OF
their offices in states which are seeking
to control and regulate the liquor traf-
flc, they will run against some snags
which they have not foreseen. The
state and federal courts in Iowa are
dealing with them as they should be
dealt with, and they should be punished
for their offenses."
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-11-08
: a strange, ,nysterious influ,

Has a strange, mysterious influence
on the human system, Brings personal
influence, subtle force, will power
stamina. 1t charms the human mind
That's what Rocky Mountain Tea will
do. Mcbride s. Will Drug Company.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-11-08
We are
LEADERS

4 LWAYS up to the
A minute in everything
pertaining to the lumber
bushes. Satisfaction is
marked on every board
and stick in Our stock.
We are 1umbermen
from the ground up. 1t
is Our business. We
know nothing else. Our
whole energy is devoted
to buying and selling
lumber that experience
has taught us the people
want. If you want the
best Lumber that's made
here's the place to get it.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-11-08

The Algona Republican suggests that
IF Colombia is cranky the Panama
route will after all have to be aban-
doned."
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-11-08

There was no surgical operation on
bis majority remarks the Grundy
Center Republican in referring to Con-
gresham Cousins reelection.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-11-08
IOWA OPINIONS AND NOTES.

AS result of the supreme court lia-
TOR decision, Jug iags should be less
numerous now" says the GAINESVILLE
Star
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-11-08

While we still have Halloween to
contend with. the Ames Times is con-
vinced that cts not SO bad tho as it
used to be-"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-06-02

ELECTION
Both Political Sides
Claim TO Have Won.

PORTLAND. June Am election
OF state officers In being held IN Ore
gon today. Rain haH been falling In
many parts 81 the state. a heavy
vote ia being poiied. though the reg
intration IN 10 per cent. less than In
tho last national election. ON ac-
count Of the slow returns from re-
mote counties. the result may not be
known before tomorrow night.
10th Sides are claiming victory,
the Republicans maintaining that
their gnbernatofial candidate. ". j.
Furnish OF Penaieton. will so into
office with n majority ~ not iesa than
1000. The Democrats, on the other
hand. express equal confidence in the
prospects for the succeHs 81 their
ticknt. which IL headed by Geo. y.
Chamberlain Of this city.
The Hnnl result Of the voting IL OF
interest 10 the country az large. IN
HHmuch na the Republicans have
conducted their night almost wholly
uu national issues fu their platform
lhaH Uamr auJ strongly in favor ~
..H#fHIHH uf fHH Philippine. at
E.. HH advocated uH#fU.=
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-06-02
HOUSES
MUST NOW keep Gle AN
LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IN SHAPE OF RESTRAINING ORDERS
BE TAKEN IN THE couRTs-PEoPLE OF BEACON HILL
MEAN BUSINESS

on Tuesday. May Il. the Star gave
facts In an article as to the sanitary
abuses and unrleanly practices or
certain slaughter houses situated ON
the tide flats.
The residents OF Deacon Hn had
suffered IN more or less silence Tor
some time. aud subsequent 10 the
stars publication they rohe Ia wrath
and Indignation and organized an
Improvement club, their principal OBJ
tect being % ahata the already long
lived nuisance,
Corrective measures have been TAX
en-. and late this afternoon the club
viii Gle restraining orders against
the Fry# ifuhn Co. CaHtrua Bros.
and JAMES tlenfy che owners of
three offending slaughter houses.
rho Injunction VIII probably b. TAX
en- before IuHEa HuHmau fha intt 81
HH. .sH ~ fuH rH#f r nest che
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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-06-02

IN DOUBT
Both Miners and 0per-
at0rs Claim Ii

TlLKEsBARRE. Pa. June A
VIA. moment In the strike n the
E1rsfi'e miners was reached at 7
tNek this morning, when. accord
= 2 reports received by President
A1eAeA Of the Mine Workers. a
- Majority Of the firemen. en-
szssuand pumpmen deserted their
- IN accordance with the
~ eall. The caii xaa issued up
y refusal % the operators 10
- - the demand q this class
q eight-hour day.
e ne other hand, the operators
~ - strikefs' claims Of victory are
sN. and that with the exception
n haiieuheck colIiery here all
~ PANTS are being operated either
~ Regular men, non-union men or
A.a Rom the eompanles' offices.
tanE Ear no violence has been re-
kEs1. bat AZ Scranton. where the
tEaf employees refused 10 obey
sfehelfs cali. apprehension r. felt
Al trouble viii be encountered be-
e,t ne close Of the day.
4 report from Panther Valley says
pump runners. almost all the en-
ease7s and q great many fifemeu
sppfttl for work this morning. and
mines are being kept free from
.AteT. This district has opposed the
we from the beginning.
Al Hazleton last night two aerv-
1a,A employed IA the Hazieton house
'lased = welt On two special Off
u acd resigned their places. a big
...ai1neirat.on was given In their
80 ~ the strikers. VINO escorted
- . another hotel. where they
'Fsef u pay all their expenses.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-06-02
RECOVERED
Relief Fund at Fernie Is In
adequate

FERNIE. June 2.-The work Of
getting bsdies out Of the rhine is
proceeding very slowly on account u
fallen rock. Some u the bodies are
supposed 10 be under hundreds %
tons Of t. Another body. that 81 a
boy. wm.Owens. has been recovered,
making a total o. 10. The body Of
young owens father Is atiii In the
mine. Miners are tunneliug to get az
some d the bodies. Three Ore now
IN sight. but cannot be uncoeered al
H. II. Trifca has adjourned the in.
quest until June ?.
The Canadian Pacific railway has
not only given 5000 70 the relief
fund. but Is giving thA widows
and orphans o. miners killed in the
explosion half rates in railway fare.
Michael Baron, who lost his father
and brother, left for the Extension
mine Saturday morning. He was on
his way % Feruie when the explosion
took place. Mrs. Andrew Patterson.
who foat her young husband. left Tor
Nanaimo. She has three small child
ren. the youngest only two weeks
old.
The relief fund is at a standatul
owing 70 the press dispatches saying
that the coal company % going %
provide permanently FOR the destitute
widows and children. Managing DE-
rector Rogers viii be here tonight
and will be interviewed az % whether
this is correct. Tae Federated MINI
ers' Union Is giving 5000 % the relief
fund.
a very pitiful case came before the
relief committee today. SIR a. TN
derwo0d, who lost leg IN the mine
come time ago by a falling rock.
came before the COMMITTEES asking
relief for 81 m0therleHg girl who had
Iost her father The girl has bceen
living with Underwood since her
fathers death IL seemed 70 the re-
lief e0mpslttae that Underwood him
self mould have relief, but u was
beyond their power % assist him. AS
distance was given tho orphan later.
The bodies 81 y 9tanchiua and An
foln Mates have been brought out
They were working IN the lower lev
ell
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-06-02

... EH.#H
UnaIIF arI ea.esa f4Iatel
iHHUH uHu having concealed
thHIr Identity
Thes were uufeceitrd when. on
the following DAY che student who
had been recognized in tho fonfpath
asirm.Hh. Har told the names 81 his
four comrades and requested TO apal-
oRIfr - tho pEerle ami the egg tar
wet D. the following Saturday night.
~ pain % expulsion.
They took the hint and 'feHsad up
like men. Fuii and nhtect apologies
closed the incident
= have never heard Of such a
thing" answered Prof Priest with a
broad smile. whom questioned BY a
Star reporter today.
Hit ia heWs 70 me- said President
Graves. with a twinkle IN his eye.
II such a thing had happened IL
would have been a most serious
breach OF discipline.
IL 81 true" he concluded. wariiv.
that there was considerable fric-
tion a month or 20 ego between q
professor and some 81 the students
over athletics. hut this particular
faculty member wna very uniuatlY
accused. I am sure he was never 50
grossly insulted rs this story has g."
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-06-02
POLICE AID
PACKERS

1alcA0O. June 1.-The embargo
meat was partly raised today BY
i. paekefs against whom toe teams
NJ naFe declared q strike. 5B heavy
lsefiea under police protection a
49, q hotels who have been
!. aiened with the withdrawal of
e supply by the teamsrers, have
1890 70 purchase no more meafg
-. me boRcOtted packers This
relieves the uneaEineea u
l.-.afeiH ~ guests who were fearful
y 80 ne meat supply might be cut
Il e anV moment Many smaller
= remain closed.
a. learned today that az a
.st meeting held Sunday. repre-
III yves n 1900 butchers favored
...-.sfing a strike n the teamsterW
rs = not F1on settled. such a
s...sfneat would affect practically
- meat market in Chicago. 81
~ - stop all work ia the stock
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-06-02

tracks. Nothing WAS left on the
child 70 indicate q whom It be
ioHged Not even n laundry mark
or other clue ~ which the Identity
could be TRACED was left An exam
station Of the health records Of Bal
lard and Seattle fan % reveal an en-
try uf birth that corresponds to the
age description " the dead baby
girl
The theory advanced a. that the
child Is llleRitimate and was taken
10 Ballard 90 be destroyed by par
cnte who are thought 90 reside some
where iu Seattle. To trace the
child Identity u believed by the To-
cal police 20 be an impoaslbuity.