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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-01-15

The first annual meeting Of the Mar
shaIItown Biscuit Company was held
Tuesday evening at the office of b. f.
Cummings. at which time the drawing
of the twenty-four lots. the plat for
which was adopted by the city coun-
ell on Monday night, occurred. Off
GERS were elected in the persons OF
George A. Turner. president: George r..
Estabreok, vice president: N. A. Evans,
secretary: Ralph W. Mcbride. treasurer
The president, vice president and secre-
tary, together with Mr. j.. SherveM, the
manager and Mr.. Charles j. Hoyt. con-
stitute the board OF directors.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-01-15

Mr.. Albert G. Gill, OF Montour, was
In the city Tuesday afternoon, being on
his way home from ST. Anthony, where
he was called few days ago because OF
the illness of his father, John Gill. who
res.des one mile south OF ST. Anthony.
The elder Mr.. Gill, who is "a years of
age, has been i'll with a severe attack of
the grippe. but Is now somewhat i'm
proved His condition has been aggra-
waited somewhat. 1t is thought, by the
news Of the death of his brother, Henry
Gil. aged Il. who died at Philadelphia
a. the result of surgical operation.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-01-15

The Marshalltewn rug factory has
added rag carpet loom. All work
done to order, 610 North Center
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-10-31

Hurrah for rne Dots They will be
along soon. watch The News.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-10-31

They're great WHAT why The Dots
which viii be in The News before long
Watch for them
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-10-31
STOLE GAS TO
COMMIT SUICIDE
Carrie POhIman Used 5000
Feet and Made a Bad Job Of Il
SPECTRAL FINGER [0lNTED
Owner Of House Awakened By 0raanlind
Ghost and Saved Lives Of All
Hands.
SPECTRAL FINGER E0lNTEl

New York. Oct. u-Carrfe Pohiman,
forty years OF age. broke into the resi-
dence OF George w. Curtis. at Bergen
Point yesterday. and made futile at
tempt on her life.
Neither Mr.. Curtis. nor any of his
family nor anybody In the neighborhood
knows the woman. She forced her way
into Mr.. Curtis house. which II at No.
PIG avenue A. between four and Ave
o'clock yesterday morning. by breaking
a pane OF glass In the basement and
showing back the bolt Then she went to
the kitchen, where she prepared for
death.
The woman undressed herself. then dom
ned q night gown, and turned on four
teen gas jets. including the range. She
also drank part Of a bottle OF Iodine
Then, stretched on q table. she calmly
waited for deathS
The salvation OF the occupants OF the
house was due 10 a strange dream Mr..
Curtis had. He says he dreamed .
spectre approached his bed with out
stretched arms and saids-
George Curtis. the hand OF death Is
pointing Mt you"
He Immediately awoke. and quickly
forgot the dream, because the gas, which
had escaped rrOm the kltCneu tnrOukn
the keyhoies, was fast filling the bedroom
and other upstairs rooms. and would
probably have soon overcome every per-
son In the house.
Thinking the gas range was out OF
order, Mr.. Curtis rushed to the kitchen
He staggered back when he opened the
door and met a gust OF gas. In few
moments he was able to enter the
kitchen, and fearing an explosion should
he light the gas. he groped about until
he stumbled across the table and felt
the woman's body He ran upstairs
and awoke his family with the cry
There's dead man in the kitchen y
In q minute the family were up and then
went to the kitchen. and saw II was q
woman's body. Life was apparently ex-
tinct. Curtis fired his revolver and yell
led at the top of his voice. Policeman
John Murray ran up and tho woman was
removed to the hospital.
After tho woman had recovered cons
ciousness Captain n. ]. Foley had talk
with her, but she would say little. She
said she was despondent because she was
unable TO get employment. that life hat
nothing to offer her, and that she woulc
end her existence az soon N an op.
portunity offered itself
An examination OF the gus meter In
Mr.. Curtis house showed that In the
last week 1900 feet OF gas had been
consumes In a month, so that Miss
Pohlmans attemp to Kill herself used
UP about 5000 feet OF gas.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-10-31
NEGRO. POET
Paul LaurelceDu Addresses
Small Audihnca at Infantry Hall

A small audience assembled at Infan-
try Hall last verIns to listen TO Paul
Lawrence Durbar- the negro poet. give
readings from his own works.
The entertainment was for the benefit
OF the Home Tor Aged Colored Women.
the committee IN charge being Mrs Mary
Rhodes Jackson, ahe Misses j. Esmenia
Rovelto. Lucy Anshony, Roberta ]. Dun
bar and Mary f. Jackson and Messrs. J..
Edward Holmes william r. H. Freeman
and Oliver J. Taylor
Mr. Dunbar was assisted IN the pro-
gram by Miss Grslce Johnson of Worces-
ter; Mise Corihee Rovelto Of Pawtucket.
and II. Leonaah Jster OF Newport. Miss
johnson gave two plano solos. Bach 8
"solfeggietto." and La Cascade" by
Paur. Miss R;weIo Is n Pawtucket sin
ger. who has been heard before In this
city. and gained considerable appreciation
last year by hsN performance as Marguer-
tie. IN Faust" In q production by a coll
ored cast I'm Ni,w York Last evening she
sang the "Bi.bu song" from the third
act Of Faust
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-10-31
HOT Els.
TAFT,S HOTEL
GxossAssOa pAAOE
LAADsG asA 0saHY RsskAssaat ss enc
etxh4. opsu Aa1lv. su1AaUs tnsiSAsA
UvERvrNs New.

tion OF "a Modern Magdalen."
With becoming modesty this star has
done an unusual thing In surrounding
herself with the most prominent actors
IN America and an ensemble 10 obtained
which leaves nothing to be desired in the
way OF a perfect performance. Noted
among the names arc suoh talented
players and favorites as Henry e. Dixey.
Wilton Lackaye, Joseph Holland, Ferdi-
nand Gottschalk. Hobart Bosworth. AL
fred Fisher, Madgs Carr Cook, Lucille
Spinney. Adele harrington, Rose Braham,
Maud Moffat. Lillian Wright. Robert
Dudley, william Moore and George
Eichel, which Is q warranty that the
company Is the peer Of any dramatic or
ganization travelling. Concerning "A
Modern Magdalen'' II is enough TO add at
this time that IL ts virile, intense and es-
sentially human in its portraitures and
situations. and Hike "zaxa' and THE
Second Mrs. Tanqueray" deals with GER
tain phases OF life in a mastery fashion.
Unlike the above named plays quoted.
however. IL is replete with witty lines and
humorous situations and SO striking Is
the comedy that II has been especially
commented upon by all the prominent
critics.
One OF the most exquisite gowns ever
seen on the local stage Is one worn by
MISS DORA Dean, OF tho team OF Johnson
and Dean. at Kcdth's this week. This
young lady is noted on both continents
for the unsurpassed tasts shown In the
choice OF her ravishing creations and is
readily Acknowledged the best dressed
artistic In vaudeville today. Mlss Dean
has trunks and trunks full Of the most
gorgeous affairs of every color and de-
scription, but none excel the stunning
gown OF orange and black with which
she dazzled Keith audiences this week.
This was dainty black lace net made
over black liberty silk. The net robe was
spangled In rose pattern with steel beads
and silver seQuins, while scattered pro-
fusely over the entire skirt were gorgeous
flowers OF changeabls orange Panne VEL
vet A deep bodice OF the same color vel
vet gave a very smart touch. and the
waist was also elaborately trimmed with
the orange flowers. Long flowing sleeves
OF orange and black chiffon, and innu-
merable chiffon ruffles of black and
orange at the bottom Of the skirt, COM
pleted this beautiful gown Miss Dean
wore a beautiful black tace hat. prettfiy
trimmed with orange flowers. A feature
OF this toilette was the specially made
stockings, which were epangled with
steel beads and silver sequins In the
same pattern as that upon tho gown,
with one large orange flower of the
changeable orange Panne velvet. This
gown alone was well worth q visit 70
Keith's.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-10-31

As a singular coincidence. Eddie Gi-
rnrd. OF Glrard and Gardner. who is the
headline feature OF next weeks show at
Kelths. and who follow Charlie Ross. Of
Ross and Fenton this wceks headliner at
that theatre. has, like Mr.. Ross. not been
seen I'm Providence IN many years. when
he appeared in The Ralnmakers." with
Girard and Donnelly. with which com
pany Mr. Ross also appeared.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-10-31
MURRAY
HIS own
SURGEON
When Told Hs Would -DIa From
CancerOus Growth He Proceed.
ed TO Remove II Himself.

New York. Oct s1-with Spartan cour-
age Andrew Murray, OF No 1914 Cler-
mont avenue. Brooklyn. performed an
his own tongus reeently. Whether the
operation has r,m~ed the entire growth
OF the cancer issnot known. but the physi-
clans say thau thu man certainly pro-
longed his life, ffnr II ths operation had not
been performed deeath would have ensued
In six months.
Murray dscla-es that he Is feeling well
at present and that should tho growth
appear again has VII certainly out II out
again himself The growth is OF the kind
that caused the de.th Of General Grant.
Murray. who. says he s cousin Of
Lord Madison. b skilled veterinary sur
geon and has performed many delicate
operations on t1orsas. Two weeks ago he
called upon Dr. George r. Fowler. an
eminent surgco.a OF Brooklyn. and showed
him the growth beneath his tongue.
DIR. Fowler p;fonOunced II oanoer, and
declared that Murray must have X re-
moved or die vHthen a few months. He
also told Murray That he might die under
the operation.
Murray arrar7sed for the operation and
then went to hns o-flos. at No. so Bolivar
street. He wr'de letters to all his rela-
tives and fr1ernis. bidding them good by
and declaring hat he did not think he
would live long He was much detected.
and after writing rhe letters remained In
his offioe to thank Il over
The desire 10 oerform the operation
himself then sezet HIM His eyes fell
upon his surgical Instruments. In an In
slant he had he bag IN his hand, and
a second later he had taken out sharp
little steel kn ie ana applied II to tho
cancer using IA hand mirror to guidc him.
"It hurt awfiully-' said Murray yester-
day. but ~ had 10 come out, and I
thought I wouah 90 X myself. do not
think the growth was a canoerous one.
I'm satished now that the operation
is finished. I've A. sister who Is coming
on from Denver 10 attend my funeral
She'll be very much surprised to find me
alive when she gets here"
Murray is IS years old and II single.
The children will want 20 count The
Dots. They csnt help II. Watch The
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-10-31

That incomparable duo, Janet Melvill,
and Evie Stetson, are 10 be one OF tn,
features OF next weeks bill at Keith's 3
receptions.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-10-31
f. .:. y: theatres

There was a change OF bill at the EN-
pire last night and genial Joseph Murphy
was seen In Kerry Cow" which by
many is thought to be even superior and
better adapted TO Mr.. Murphy than even
Shaun Rhue." In the piece Of last night
Mr.. Murphy interprets the part Of
young Irish lad, blacksmith. who. Just
as his dream OF love Is realized 10 acous-
ed and arrested upon Information given
by an enemy, for an orense which tho
punishment OF was death.
The piece continues with naturalnese
and the outcome OF the end Is to the ef-
feet that the genial Dan O'Hara (Mr.
Murphy Is cleared OF all possible guilt
and matters come to pleasing finale.
Mr.. Murphy always pleases and he GER
tainly did please last night as much, TX
not more, than at any previous time.
The piece attracts and tho support Is ex-
celient william Sheshan as Mr.. O'Drive
Is clever and Mt. John Days interpre-
tation OF Mai Gruff was a clever bit Of
character work.
Mr.. Allen Demond as the villain. VAL
entine Hay. took his part well as also
did James r. Mulvey as Patrick Drew
and Frank Donovan as Raymond Drew.
Miss Mary Formier Is pleasing and car
ries her audience with her throughout
the piece and as tho sweetheart Of Dan
O'Hara is charming. The piece Is we'll
staged. The Kerry Cow will be the at
traction the balance of the week.
The company which Mrs. LeMoyns
prings TO the Providence Opera House the
first three nights next week with We'd
nesday matinee in Glen MacDonoughs
play Among Those Present" has been
carefully selected. Above ALL this well
known actress demands sincerity and
truth as the prime requisites OF good
stage portrayal. Her aim Is 20 vitalize
each character from within, and the sup
porting actors seem TO have caught her
breezy vigor and spirit. Among those In
the company arc: Harold Russell, Car
lotta Nlllson, william Hazeltine. Olga
Flinck, George Douglas Parker. George
CASTOR. Alxernon Tassln, William Cla-
gctt, MARTA Leonard. Cornelia Hunter,
Marion Ashworth. Mary Blyth, Anna
Zorn and Edwin James.
80
Literary and artistic circles. especially.
and theatregoers generally are eagerly
discussing the appearance at the Provi-
dence opera House the last three nights
next week with a Saturday matinee OF
Amelia Bingham and her superlative
company OF players In Haddon Cham
bers play OF humanity "A Modern Mag
dalen." Although Miss Bingham Is n
comparative stranger here, her promi-
nent advent into the stellar world and
her easy ascent an one OF the most gifted
players on the American stage Is readily
recalled 20 mind by the enormous hit she
made IN The Climbers" two years ago.
No artist has been more widely discuss
cd or written about than Miss Bingham,
and her popularity In social circles In
dicates her charm AZ woman of intel
lect a. well as actress Extravagant die
tion is not necessary TO sound the
praises OF Miss Bingham's management
suffice II 10 say that her productions are
made without regard TO cost and all that
intelligence. good taste and money can
secure has been laid out In the presenta-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-10-31

The children will want 20 count The
Dots. They csant help H. Watch The
News for them
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-10-31

Watch The News for The Dots-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-10-31

Paul Stephens. the ons-legged acrobat
who comes 10 Keith's next week r. cred
tied with giving one OF the most marvel
Gus acts ever seen before the public. Not
only are his feats more daring and dirfi-
cult than those done by most acrobats.
but they are done with q sureness and
precision that IL all the more astonish-
Ing considering his crippled condition.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-10-31

Those girls could easily give q whole
show themselves" said an interested
spectator at Keith's last Nigh. The
young ladies referred to were the Misses
Delmore, two very pretty and versatile
artistes. whose act, '"rhe Bridegroom 3
Reverie." 10 one Of the best features OF
the Keith bill this week. They introduce
In this pretty and decidedly novel spec
tacular act several kinds OF specialties,
and succeed in winning the hearty enthu-
siasm OF the audience with everyone. One
OF the young ladies' has a very sweet.
clear voice which she uses to excellent
advantage. while the other plays both
mandolin and violin with skill. and has
an enviable reputation az writer of
short stories, ''Ths Brioegroom's
Revery' being one OF this clev-
er young lady's successful eff
fol.s. A feature of the act is the pretty
little Japanese song sung by the Geisha
girl. Certainly no prettier act has been
seen at Keith's In n long time.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1902-07-25

At 11.35 tonight J. A. Picnes, dep
uty sheriff, wires from Wagener's as
follows:
(Above dispatch here quoted.)
Organize posse and do your best to
capture Jeffcoat. Impossible to send
bloodhounds tonight. Give me all
information promptly by wire and
let me know how I can assist you.
M. B McSweeuey, Governor.
Jeffcoat is supposed to be the
fellow for whom the Governor Of
fered reward of 500 a few days
ago, though no name was given. The
reward was offered upon the request
of citizens of Aiken, who alleged
that gang of horse thieves were
going over Aiken county armed to
the teeth with Winchesters and ter
rorizing the people,, no attempt being
made to capture the leader or his
gang.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1902-07-25
True German Chivalry.
GArnold White in London Letter.

Arnold White in London Letter.
After the recent yacht race from
Dover to Heligoland for the empe-
ror's cup small party of English
gentlemen were invited to take a trip
from Kiel on board a German tor
pedo boat. In the course of the run
the torpedo boat came into collision
with a British steamer. The Eng
lishmen were saved. The German
commander and five of his men were
drowned. The only order given was:
"Save the Englishmen first" To
German discipline and chivalry do
the Englishmen owe their lives. The
gallant conduct of the late comman-
der of the German torpedo boat,
who perished in saving the lives of
his Eoglish guests, will not be for
gotten by their countrymen. The
gallant sacrifices of the German COM
mander and his crew have touched
the hearts of the whole British navy.
Such an episode as this leads to sin.
cere admiration and respect.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1902-07-25
WADE HAMPTON.
Interesting Condolences Connected with
the Distinguished Soldier
and Civilian.

To the Editor of the News and
Courier: l have been struck with
some condolences connected with
South Carolina's grand old man, the
lamented Hampton, which may inter
est your readers.
Wade Hampton, brave and dash
ing as Murat, and one of the Wisest
and best Governors of the State, was
born IN the historic city of Charles
ton, but he was identified with Co.
lumbia, the place of his paternal an
cestry.
When he died he was survived by
only two gentlemen who were elected
on the State ticket with him in 1876;
like him, both were born in Charles
ton, but have been identified with
other places-one is Gen. E. w.
Noise, now the "old man eloquent"
of Sumter, who was elected Adjutant
and Inspector General. The other
gentleman is Governor Hugh s..
Thompson, formerly of Columbia,
now of New York city; he was elect
ed Superintendent of Education, and
since has served as Chief Executive
of this commonwealth, assistant Sec
retary of the Treasury and civil SER
vice commissioner. He is now comp
troller of the New York Life Insur-
ance Company.
We may mention here that the
year Hugh S. Thompson was born
1S36-was the same year Wade
Hampton graduated at the South
Cnrolina College.
That lovable man of God, Bishop
Ellison Capers, who oficiated at
Gen. Hampton's burial, and who
lives in Columbia, WAS also born IN
Charleston. Like Wade Hampton,
Ellison Capers was brave Confed-
crate general and shed his blood on
the battlefield for the Southern cause.
Another interesting fact is that
Gov. Miles B. McSweeney, who oc.
cupied the gubernatorial chair when
Gen. Hampton died, was also born
in Charleston and the coincidence is
rendered more striking stlll when it
is remembered that his home is in g
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1902-07-25
THE State, 23.1

About midnight last night the
Governor received the following dis
patch from Wagner, in Aiken county:
Wagner, July %.
To Gov. McSweeney, Columbia, S. c.
Jeffcoat found. Killed one of
our men. Escaped to swamp. Send
bloodhounds to Perry tonight on
train No. 2e.
J. A. Picnes, Deputy Sheriff.
The telegram is evidently bungled
so far as the signature is concerned.
The Governor tried to get Wag
ner, but failed. Then inquiries were
made as to the getting of blood
hounds. It was found impracticable
to get the dogs off. Governor Nc
Sweeney WAS anxious to do anything
possible but had to content himself
with sending the following mes
sage:
To Sheriff Owen Alderman, Aiken
sc.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1902-07-25
MIMNAUGH'S,
The Cheapest Store in the Cara1nas.
rated the following plan for releasing
children from mill labor.

rated the following plan for releasing
children from mill labor.
The paper proposes to raise fund
to be paid to the mill children-the
same in amount that is paid them by
the mills-the money to be contribu-
ted by any person desiring to aid
this cause. As some of the children
make about 20 cents per day $1.2O
will keep child out of mill for
one week.
The Industrial Journal proposes
to give the children the amount of
the wages and then let them 90 en-
tirely free, playing, eating and rest
ing, as they may desire, on condition,
however, that each child shall attend
school during any given school term.
The money according to the Jour-
nal, is to be placed in the hands of
committee, who shall dispose of the
same in the wisest manner possible,
taking care to aid the most worthy
and youngest first.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1902-07-25
McLaurin Declines Judgeship'
A VIRULENT NEWSPAPER ARTICLE
CAUSES HIM TOCHANGE HIS MIND.
It Said he Had Sold HImself-The Clipping
was Sent to the President Along
With Statement from the South
Caroiinian That he Would
Not Take the Position Of
fered Him on The Court of
Claims.

President Roosevelt at Oyster Bay
Is in receipt of letter from Senator
J. L. McLaurin, of South Carolina,
declining the proffered appointment
to the vacant bench Of the United
States court of claims.
The president, it can be said, much
regrets Senator McLaurin's decision,
as he believes that McLaurin's sena-
torial experience and his career as
attorney general of South Carolina
would have rendered him particu.
larry good addition to the court of
claims.
The president is now uncertain
what he will do about Senator Nc
Laurin. It is understood that he is
anxious to appoint him to some posi-
tion in recognition of what the presi-
dent regards as his service to the
country and his demonstrated ability
IN public life. Senator McLaurin's
letter is couched in the most positive
terms.
NEWSPAPER ARTICLE.
It was evidently based in particular
upon a newspaper article which &C.
companied the letter. The article
stated that the senator had sold HIM
self for the prospect of getting such
an Office as that offered to him. It
can be said, however, that the presi-
dent regarded such type of accu-
sation as beneath notice and sincere
ly regrets that Senator McLsurin
should have deemed it necessary to
pay any attention to it.
CHANGED HIS MIND.
Senator McLaurin evidently has
changed his mind about accepting
the proffered appointment since he
was in Oyster Bay on July IL. At
that time he indicated his readiness
to accept the vacancy on the court of
claims and the only question then
was when he should resign from the
senate.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1902-07-25

county named for Gen. Hampton.
It will be seen that Gen. Hamp-
ton, the two surviving gentlemen
who were elected on the State ticket
with him in 1876, the clergyman
who oficiated at his burial and the
governor in Office at the time of his
death, were all born in Charleston,
but identified with other places.
Mcdonald Furman.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1902-07-25
Child Labor in Mills.

The Industrial Journal published
at Charlotte, N. c., official organ of
the State Federation of Labor, has
begun strong fight against child
labor in cotton mills and has inaugu.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1902-07-25

May the British Lion have has
talons eradicated by the nable bill of
the American Eagle, and be taught
to play upon the Irish Harp and the
Scotch Fiddle that music which is
breathed by every empty she'll that
lies upon the shores of green Colum
bia. "Martin Chuzzlewit.'