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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-10-23
John Kreebs, An Ottumwa Coal
Miner. Was Shot by His
Wife Today
CLAIMED TO BE AN ACCIDENT
The Lucas Murder Trial at cIarinda
Drawing to a cIose-Woman Burned
to Death at Ash Grove-Youne Man
Killed by Falling Tree at EddyvilIe
Other Iowa Accidents.
pecial to Times-Republican

Special to Times-Rcpublican.
ottumwa, Oct. ga tragedy occur
red here this morning when Mrs. John
Kreebs, the wife of a coal miner, shot
and killed her husband. 1t is thought
to be case of murder, but the woman
claims the shooting was accidental.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-10-23
"Tama jim" at Webster City.
Special to Times Republican.

Webster City, Oct 23.-By appoint
ment of the republican state central
committee Hon. James Wilson, secre-
tary of agriculture in President Roose-
velt's cabinet, will speak in Webster
City Friday evening, Oct. 81.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-10-23

1Stt. uc1i1. E51e1f TT! : = :
The difference in these estimates
consists in the latter gentleman cutting
down the republican estimate of re-
publican pluralities in the counties of
Butler Delaware, Franklin and Hardin
by 200 to 300 votes each. reduction OF
Blackhawk county's republican plurali-
ty from 1000 to 500. a corresponding
raise of 500 on the plurality conceded to
the democrats in Dubuque county, and
the claim Of 300 democratic plurality in
Buchanan, instead Of the same repub-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-10-23

She is a fine girl, quite brilliant,
hear. understand she has just COM
pleted course of Rocky Mountain Tea
That accounts for her brilliancy. Nc.
Bride & Will Drug Company.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-10-23
Death of Judqe Houston.

Extra, Ia.Oct. 23-Judge A. B. Hous-
ton died at his home in this city yes
terday with valvular heart trouble. He
was past so years of age, and was one
of the pioneer practitioners of south
western Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-10-23
BIG ROOF FALLS.

Three Men Have Narrow Escape at
OskaIoosa.
Special to Times Republican.
Oskaloosa, Oct. ga section OF roof
6OxSO Of the Oskaloosa Traction Com
panys new plant fell today. Three
men were carried down with it, but
escaped serious injury. The loss is
about 1000.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-10-23
KILLED BY FALLING TREE.

Stephen Rye, Aged is, Meets With
Fatal Accident at Eddyville.
Special to Times Republican.
Eddyville, Oct. 23.-Stephen Rye,
aged 16, was instantly killed this
morning while chopping wood in the
timber near here. He was caught by a
falling tree and crushed to death.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-10-23

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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-10-23

Net republican plurality $500. 3,4oO
Tuesday a prominent democrat hand
ed the Courier the following forecast of
pluralitieS:
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-10-23
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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-10-23

me eRApFlELp REGULATOR CO.. ATLANTA. GA.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1902-10-09
Ted. the race Is yoursl"

My only reply was to point at my
dead friend.
"But Ted" and her voice trembled.
"you don't think more OF him than
Of"
mo, no. my dear-God bless your
And | have $4,000 up on the race.
We shall have enough-at least to
startw
81 beg your pardon" said her faith
err, approaching with stern frown on
his face; but | must Insist upon my
daughter disseminating this conyersa-
ton with jockey-partlcularly In the
presence of Mr.. Seoville, her aftianced
husband to whom 1t is distasteful"
Alice wavered uncertainty for a mo-
ment with despalrng glance at me.
then she stepped resolutely to my side.
with all due respect to you, sir, :"
| replied, ~ believe that |. and not
Mr.. Scoyllle. have won this time. and
must insist upon my rights. But
what did you do to that horse, Alice.
to prod him up to such mettle" |
added In an undertone. She only
blushed and would not say-nor has
she told me to this day.-The Hearth
stone.
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boss, an you said to always show her
every attention when she came. This
tim she went right inter the ugly crit
ter's stall!'
| turned pale. My God. man, you
shouldn't have let her do that"
well She came out safe enough
didn't shef'
| turned away. at first a little puz-
zled by her action. But then, Alice
was as much of horse fancler as |
was myself. and must of course be
anxious concerning the horses condl-
ton. So thought no more of the cir
cumstance
As | stood outside for few moments
looking away over the course, | heard
a eommotion In the stable and present
ly the groom came running to me. cap
less and GREATNESS, with his shirt rip
ped into rags.
SAY, boss" he cried excltedly. 1.-The
devils In the horse O. yourn. He like
t killed met An he's tearin' away
at the boards In his stall and kicking
down the partitlonsp'
| rushed in and found several of the
stable men standing near, but not dar-
ing to approach my animal. who was
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1902-10-09


which had striyen. She despIsed me
because J had displayed the courage
aroused by this greatest extremity of
my life N assuming the habit OF
jockey. She paused beside my horse,
looking at him sympathetically. He
was covered with foam and perspra-
ton and his limbs were trembling.
There was peculiar look about his
nostrils that is sure indication Of
something radically wrong With n
quick movement she took his head be-
tween her hands. Before could
/ spring forward and warn her away.
she was gone.
| felt 1t would be useless to try the
last heat With Highlander in his pres
ent condition, all was lost-hope. love.
honor. There was but one thing left
for man In my position.
| As | stood with dropping head
womans voice whispered In my ear.
Coward"
started as II had been stung. Al
though Alice had turned to Seoviile,
and was chatting and laughing, | knew
She had said the word
spurred into anger and action l set
my teeth and gathered up the relns.
She should see. We would win or die
I'm the track, even IL she We're to repu-
date the promised reward Of my eff
forts.
The start was not very encouraging.
Scoville's outfit had no difficulty In
leaving my horse In tho rear. But as
we progressed Highlander seemed to
slightly pick up his courage. He had
made up little of the distance as we
passed the first quarter. felt that he
was gradually gaining momentum. At
the half mile post he had lessened
the distance between him and his CD
ponent considerably, although even
now the prospects were not reassurlng.
Upon entering the last quarter. High
binder laid back his ears and once
more seized the bit between his teeth
wondered what was coming. He
gathered himself up and threw himself
forward at pace that astounded me.
lie had reached the rear of Scoyllle's
sulky-he had reached the horses
rump-his shoulder, his head-they
were neck and neck. The goal was
in sight. Within fifty feet OF the wire
the old fellow made one unearthly eff
fort. The screams of the spectators
were deafening, and although dared
not look. felt the entire multitude
rising TO his feet. Highlander gave a
sudden plunge and passed under the
wire Scoville's horse was so close
upon him that amid the shouts of
"Highblnder!' "Highblnderr' a low
buzz of dispute arose, and presently
Scoyille's lowering face doomed I'D be.
fore me.
you've lostr' he cried, excitedlv.
you've lostr'
But my attention was diverted from
him by my horse, who, staggering n
little to the left, reeled and fell dead
| was ON my knees In n moment be.
side him, oblIvious to everything else
until felt little hand on my shoul.
! der and a whisper In my ear.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1902-10-09

acting as crazy as a loon. He had
demolished his stall and | saw he
would soon break loose from his moor
ings. But the moment | spoke TO him
he became suddenly quiet. As | APP
preached | saw by his demeanor that
| had complete control of him. But
his eyes fairly famed and his mouth
was fun of foam.
Come, Highlander, mettle is good,
but you must be on your best behavior
to-day"
| took him out and exercised him
with the light sulky. and as | felt the
lquiyering mass Of horse-fesh under my
hands, | knew that | should win If it
lay within old lIighbindcr's frame. to
secure the victory.
When the time came for the first
heat, fresh trouble arose No Jockey
could handle my nettled horse and the
moment for the start had almost mr..
rived. As | stood IN perplexity | hap.
pened to look toward the grand stand.
Alice was there in all her magniacence
and by her side sat scovile, leerng
uo"ii At iiie II 'ile most cohtempluous
' .I, II was hara TO ten what
Aztec Was lhliSlig as her eyes rested
upon me- lof they We're almost cur
,alhed ny the peculiar droop OF the
nus Wilicn sue hhected when she dld
NOT Wish 10 be Understood.
Inc pen rang.
I don't see how you're going In on
lt-you can't get no one to drive that
boss said Scovllle's jockey.
turned suddenly sick and dizzy.
Presently | was seized with an idea.
Il Will find jockey: hold back for
few minutes"
In a short time reappeared with a
Jockeys cap pulled well over my eyes
that no one should know me. My only
fear was in the weight ! should put
upon my horse.
At the word go, Highlander took the
bit between his ugly teeth and held
down to the work. He did his Level
best, seeming to understand with hui
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1902-10-09

The life of the tramp in the West Is
full of horrible possibilities. One was
about to receive sentence for drunken
ness the other day when the farmer
who had him arrested said: "Dont
send him to jail. judge; let me have
him." "All right" said the judge I
viii sentence him to you for thirty
days" The farmer had to sit on his
prisoner all the way home 10 keep him
In the wagon, but his neighbors envied
him because he had secured harvest
hand. on a freight train which was
wrecked in Kansas fifty or sixty tramps
were making their way TO Colorado Ter
their health. The farmers promptly
offered them two dollars day ana
good food and lodging, but they de-
cllned. thinking 10 bum their living.
The farmers thought otherwise They
rounded up" the hoboes with shot
guns and set them AT work In the
fields. where the women, armed with
guns. guarded them. Some amateur
photographers who thought the chance
too good to miss are said TO have had
difficulty in getting their subjects TO
look pleasant
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1902-10-09
Why They Paid Their Bills.

At debating society some time ago
the Irish question was discussed. An
English doctor was sustaining the argu-
ment that the Irish were naturally a
depraved and dishonest race. At Liv-
erpool he said he had 300 Irish patients
ON his books, and of these only thirty
paid him for attendance. "Sorr," said
an Irishman who rose with flushed
cheek to defend his countrymen-"sorr,
there is never an effect without a
cause There is never a phenomenon
that does not admit Of an explanation.
How can we explain the astounding
phenomenon to which the doctor has
called our attention. He finds an ex-
PLANTATION In the natural depra witty OF
Irish nature; I, sorr, have another ex.
PLANTATION to offer, and 1t is this: The
thirty patients recovered
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1902-10-09

the race. AS we entered the last quar-
ter scoville's horse was left far be-
hind but | feared that Highbinder's
magnificent waste of energy would I'M
lit him for the heats following. Once
more he was the first under the wire.
Just one more-one moreP | NUT
tered between my teeth. as l endeayor-
ed to soothe my FESTIVE animal. He
was terribly excited, attempting to
stand on his hind feet and foaming at
the mouth. Something told me that
what was to be done must be done
quickly.
AS | was preparing to once more
mount the sulky. | came face to face
with Scoyille.
"Foolv' he sneered, with black
look, and laugh enough to be heard by
Alices father who stood near him. 80
you've turned jockey! fitting oeeu-
patton. But you'll never win another
heat with that horse"
"Win | notf' | retorted, throwing
back my cap. well, We shall seel"
Once more | looked up at Alice, and
saw by brief pallor that she had
recognized me.
leaped TO the sulky and once more
we we're CT For the third time High
binder spun ahead h,t at the first
quarter pole he began to lose bis speed,
and Seoville's horse was gaining on
him. At the half mile post Highbind-
err was only a nose ahead, and on that
last quarter stretch they were neck
and neck. AS they passed under the
wire a great shout arose. Some of the
spectators were yelling for my horse,
some for Scovllle's. But Highlander
was beaten.
How shall | relate the results OF the
next heat. My poor horse had evident
ly expended all of his reserve force,
and we were ANONYMOUSLY defeated.
As l stood with despair and terror In
my heart. Alice hurried past me with
out speaking. So this was the end for
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1902-10-09

The art of retracting without taking
anything back-if the bull may be al
lowed-seems to be understood In ia
pan. A young orator at political meet
Ing called public official a thief. A
policeman on duty grayely rose and ad-
dressed remark In low tone to the
speaker, who thereupon said: "rhe
chief OF police requests me to retract
the word which have just spoken. Il
though the word of sage should never
re-enter, let us make concession; let
us take back the word and keep the
idea" Great applause and cries of
"Bravop greeted the orators escape
from his dilemma.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1902-10-09
Hit In the Solar Piexus.

The cougar does not leap upon Its
big game nor drop upon II out OF tree
tops, but sneaks close or lies In wait
straight rush like the tiger or the
hunting leopard. 1t endeayors to seize
upon the lower throat or shoulder with
its teeth and to twist the quarry's head
against this purchase" In It's powerful
forearms until the neck Is broken. Fail
Ing In this attempt, yet making good Its
catch-hold, the cougar will-to put II
modernly-go In and finish In any old
style. 1t will usually finish once tooth
and claw are engaged, but sometimes 4
fails and even gets the worst of an en-
counter.
Felix Mlchaud, a most reliable free
trapper of the old regime, once told
me he had watched lion stalking n
bull elk. II was a Teton mountain
cougar of the big variety. II went from
cover In a headlong rush, but missed
It's neck stroke as the bull lunged ahead,
catching him Mt the point OF the shoul
der and going under his belly. Both
animals were bowled over In n mix-up
of hair, hoofs, claws and horns. In a
brief struggle, as they rolled over to-
gether, the cougar was thrown Into the
air as II hoisted by spring trap by
conyulsiye kick from the bulls hind
leg. The maddened elk gained Its legs
aud chased Its enemy OF the field. An
unlooked-for punch In the wind had
taken the sand out OF pussy.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1902-10-09

1t is reported from Washington that
GeneTal cr0zier, chief of the ordnance
department of the navy, has perfected
time fuse which is to reyolutionize the
fighting industry. Equip shell with
this device, thick walls and high ex-
plosive, and 1t may be made to pene-
trate fourteen inches of Krupp armor
before the defamation. As the heaviest
armor used on ships of war IL only
twelve inches thick the shell could
reach the interior of any Of them with
out exploding, and then deal destrue-
ton in every direction. Exclusive pos
session CT such power would make
colnbatant irresistible under the pres
emit conditions of defense. Moreover,
1t is pointed out that there Is limit
to the weight of armor which ship
can carry. If 1t Is too heavily loaded
a sacrifice of speed and carrying ca
pacity would be necessary. Such In
yentions should be hailed with greater
JOY by the answering friends of peace
than by the enthusiastic opponents of
war The certainty that they will In
crease the carnage of war is bound to
act as a deterrent on military powers,
and 1t may be said with confidence that
they have had that effect already.
There has not been a war between ma
tons of the first class since the strug.
gle between France and Germany,
though international Jealousy and ha-
tired have been very pronounced upon
occasion, and in Europe at the present
time the disposition seems to be to
wait for accessions of strength, both
from alliances and from these new In
ventions. Meanwhile the progress of
invention is so nearly even that no
government maintains an advantage
for any great length of time, and all
governments count the probable cost of
modern battles. The whole situation
Is summed up in the phrase, zone Is
afraid and the other daresnt." 1t is
only when proyocation comes from
martial ardor is encouraged 70 the
fighting point by responsible states
men. Undoubtedly another cause of re-
straint among civilized communities is
a growing aversion for war, but the
inventors have had their influence.
They are unwlttingly among the great
est benefactors of mankind
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1902-10-09

When summer began this year Pope
Leo, according TO custom, left his
apartments In the vatican and went to
the quaint old building which Is known
us Leo the Fourth's Tower" and
which has long been fayonte summer
residence of the Successors Of st. Peter
This tower was constructed In the
fifteenth century and is situated ON
the northern side OF the Vatican hill
Grim and unattractlye Is its massive
exterior, but once inside the portals,
the pope finds himself In a most de-
lightful home. The rooms are large
and are furnished comfortably though
plainly, and from many of the windows
there ls an extensive view, which can
not fail to please true poet like Pope
Leo. Furthermore, the air here Is cool
and bracing. and the pope's physician
is confident that 1t will aid greatly to-
ward maintaining him in his normal
good health.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1902-10-09
simple. Indeed.

1t seems as IL the acme of frugalty
had been reached by a French officer
who explained, with many appropriate
gestures. his system of sustaining life
on pension OF FIVE francs week.
at is simple, yeree. yeree simple" he
said to the friend who had expressed
amazement at his feat. Sunday | go
to re house OF a good friend, and zere
dine so extraordlnaire, and eat SO
veree much, Eat | need no more till
Wednesday.
ION Eat day have at my restaurant
one large, yeree large, dish of tripe and
some onions. abhor re tripe. yes. and
re onion also, and togezzer zey make
me 90 seek as | have no more any
appetite till Sunday. You see. 1t IS
veree simple"
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1902-10-09
HOW SAM JONES WAS FLooRED.
Ready Answer of Virginia Parson
Disconnected the Evangelist.

tht FahhEAt1ts
Travelling on the steamer Northum-
berland, ON the Rappahannock River
last week." said Rev. Il. b. Bagby, of
the Ninth Street Christian Church. 81
fell In with a group Of ministers on
the upper deck, and soon we were swap
ping stories. The eccentricities of the
famous evangelist. Sam Jones, proved
prolific topic. Rev. Mr.. Butts. a
Methodist minister from Gloucester
County. said that the only time he had
ever known Sam to be disconnected was
at H, Va, where he had been called
TO conduct union revival. The first
night OF the meeting the pastors OF the
different churches were on the platform
and crowds filed the pews. All were
looking for something sensational, and
were not disappointed. Evangelist
Jones arose, turned to the Methodist
preacher and said:
"'Brother s., how many members
have you In your church,
"'Three hundred was the answer.
"'How many are willing to pray In
publlcr
"'About dozen.
"'What is your salaryr
"'Five hundred dollars
"Then each minister was called In
turn and Intercepted upon the same
points; revealing the fact that the
amount OF salary received by the min
lister and the number taking public part
In the services was woefulIy small In
comparison with the size OF the con-
gregation.
well said Mr.. Jones. addressing
the ministers, but with sidelong
glance at the audience, II l had such
mean, measly lot OF people In my
church, you know what would do? |
would get them up In a pen and send
Off and get hound dog and set him
on them and say: sic EN-. Tlge: sic
'em. Tiger
Excuse me, Brother Jones' said the
Methodist preacher. rising and step
ping forward, but that Is just what we
have done. We have gathered the PEG
pie together. Now. "Hio 'em, Sam; sic
EN-, Sam"'
'Tf Mr.. Jones was not himself the
balance OF the evening It was probable
that he was thinking Of the hound dog"
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1902-10-09
ARE AFRAID OF WATER.
People Who Have an Antipatby 20 Per-
forming Their Additions.

People Who Have an Antipathy 20 Per-
forming Their Additions.
Once In little town In the Ceyennes
was called to year-old baby; no.
ticlng the lrritated state of the skin
asked the mother II she ever washed
him.
washed himf" she replied, lndlg.
nantly, mo, indeed, madam! What
makes you think | would do such
rhingf lie has always been delicate.
but 1t Is not his fault for can truth.
fully say | have never touched him
with water, hot or cold"
That the preceding generation had an
equal antipathy to performing their
ablutions discovered one day when
letting my baby boy paddle In the
brook, says a write. In the CornhIn
Magazine. A dear old lady over To
the nurse OF the village, watched him
with great interest; then she turned to
me and said:
There. now! and to think you are
not afraid OF the little dear wettlng his
pretty feet! Why, have never put
mine In water since was born,''
| was consulted for n girl who had
taken chill. | ordered a hot birth.
The messenger assured me no. ono
would take the responsibility OF ndB.in:
istering so heroic a remedy. Mould l
come and superlntend? | agreed 10. do
so, and gave directions to have everys
thing ready by the time arrived. ;
found the mother and sisters as.
sembled at the patients bedside, lock.
Ing like people prepared for the worst.
| coaxed the girl into the bath, and.
tucking up my sleeves. took advantage,
OF the chance of soapng her web. I:
When she had sat n few minutes In
the tub she exclaimed: why lt'A
quite nlcer ~
After she was snug In he'd again
knock was heard, and neighbor put
her head In, her face full of the deep
est concern. She said:
Il heard yonr poor VAST was to
have bath | have come TO see II she
Is still allve"
Luckily the girl recovered In few
days.