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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-02-26
CHECK FoReER AT TARA.
Offers Bogus Check for Small Purchase
and Got the Change in Coin.

Offers Bogus Check for Small Purchase
and Got the Change in Coin.
Special to Times Republican.
Fort Dodge, Feb. 26.-The quiet soli-
tude of Tara, a small station west of
this city, was enlivened By man who
gave his name as Mason and represents
ed himself as being stock man. He
made some arrangements for the pur-
chase of stock and after effectiGg the
acquaintance of several men in Tara,
went into a store and bought under
wear to the amount of $3.50 giving in
payment a check for s11.5O. He was
given SO in change and went out. The
underwear was taken to the hotel and
deposited upon shelf In his room. He
then went to the Central station and
bought ticket for Fort Dodge, but in
stead of coming here got off the train
on the opposite side of the train at
Tara and 1t is thought boarded freight
standing on side track. This morn
ing the proprietor found that his check
was bogus. An investigated of the
check book of Smith & Barr, mlllers of
this city, showed that eleven blank
checks We're missing. Their names had
been forged to the one cashed in Tara.
There is no trace of the forger.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-02-26
TO OPEN INDIAN MOUNDS.
Two Groups of Burial Places to Be-
EXPOSED Now,


Exposed Now.
Charles City, Feb. 26.-There has
been discovered along the Little Cedar
two groups of ancient burial places
which have never been explored. These
interesting finds are located in beauti-
full regions along this stream, and rep
resent the last resting places of menu
hers of q strangely interesting race of
people. generally known as the Mound
Builders" Long before the advent of
the white man upon the soil of what is
now called Iowa, these primitive people
occupied this region as well as other
parts of our state. These interesting
tombs, Professor Webster tells us. are
10 be explored, and may yield results OF
great Importance to those interested in
unraveling the mystery which en-
shrouds the history of the human race.
He says the ancient burial mounds To-
Gated near Charles City have already
yielded some of the most famous relics.
relating to low types of men, that sci
ence has ever known. and they have
long since become world-famous.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-02-26
SHELBY COUNTY SUED FOR $4,000.

T. f. Jones Wants Damages for In
juries Caused by Defective Bridge,
Special to Times Republican.
Harlan, Feb. Pct. F. Jones, Of
Grove township, in this county. has
brought an action against the county
for $4,000, which he claims for person.
al injuries sustained by county bridge
going down with him on the 14th day of
last August.
1t seems that the bridge had been
condemned, but later it had been re-
paired and the public was again using
1t. While crossing with load of wood
Jones and his team and load were pre-
cipitated to the bottom of the creek and
he is said to have sustained injuries to
the neck and spine that will perma-
nently cripple him. Messrs. Byers and
Lockwood, of this place. are Joness at
fornayS
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-02-26
DEATH OF ROBERT COOPER.
One of the Pioneer Merchants of Iowa
Falls Passes Away.

Special to Times Republican.
Iowa Falls, Feb. 26-Robert Cooper,
who opened the first furniture store in
Hardin county, died at his home in this
city last evening, after an illness of but
three days. His death resulted from an
acute Kidney trouble. Mr. Cooper was
one of the pioneer business men of this
city and of the county and was closely
identified wit hthe development of Iowa
Falls from a mere hamlet to city of
the second class.
Mr.. Coopers father was cousin of
James Fenimore Cooper. Mrs. Cooper
and five sisters and one brother sur
vive the deceased besides two married
daughters, Mrs. j. NJ. Woodwork of
Perry, Ia, and Mrs. j. A. Townsend of
Chicago. Mr.. Cooper will be buried
here tomorrow.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-02-26

administration and the three succeed
ing years. He will be laid to rest
today in the Lynwood cemetery and
will be buried with the honors of the
Grand Army. The services will be
conducted at the NJ. f. church at 2
p. M. from which church he has been
a faithful Christian. Rev. Ward Smith
of Waverly, delivered the discourse. He
leaves a wife and four children, Mrs.
w. o. Robinson, of Trenton. Neb.; Mrs.
C. N. Leete, of Santa Barbara, Cal:
Chas. Nelson, of Waverly, Iowa, and
Wesley Nelson. of this city 20 mourn
his loss besides a large circle of
friends
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-02-26
Death of Mrs, Bradley.

Special to Times Republican.
Iowa Falls. Feb. 26.-News was re-
ceived here last evening of the death
at minneapolis of Mrs. Stephen Bradley
of this city, the wife of the well known
stockman of this county. Mrs. Brad
ley's death occurred at hospital in
that city and followed an operation
from which she never rallied. The re-
mains will be taken to Reinbeck, Ia,
for interment, that place being Mrs.
Bradley's former home and the resi-
dence of her daughter.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-02-26
NO SMALLPOX NURSE.
Family at Alexander Has Disease, Blu
M One - r..n e..

Family at Alexander Has Disease, But
No Ono to Care For Them.
Special to Times Republican.
Alexander, Feb 26.-Our smallpox
patient is considered out of danger by
his. physician.
We are sorry to report that the rest
of Mr.. Shaver's family, Mrs. Shaver,
her daughter and two sons are also sick
with the disease. Mr.. Shaver, however,
is as yet unable to attend them which
leaves the family with no one to care
for them except what our busy Or. Lee
han can help.
Every effort has been made to get
some one to take care of them but no
one has been. secured yet.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-02-26
For Now Bishop of Cheyenne.

DuUtlVue', r 90. 1U.-BISHUI5S -OUSBrUVe
of Davenport, Scannell of Omaha, and
Bonacum of Lincoln, suffragan bish-
ops of the Dubuque archdiocese. met
yesterday with Archbishop Keane and
selected three names to be forwarded to
Rome for the consideration of the col
lege of cardinals, which will choose
bishop for the see of Cheyenne, to sue
coed the late Bishop Lehman. Priests
of the diocese of Cheyenne have already
selected three names. which will be sent
to Rome with those chosen Tuesday.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-02-26
THE FRATERNAL CHOPPERS.
Head Camp of the Order In Session at
Boone.

Boone.
Special to Times Republican.
Boone, Feb. 26-The first head
camp meeting of the Fraternal Chop
pcrs of America is In session In this
city. with all the members present.
The session began Tuesday forenoon at
10 o'clock and will last indefinitely.
While the session is of the greatest i'm
portance to all Fraternal Choppers, yet
not much of the proceedings of the
head camp can be made public. Those
in attendance at this meeting are as
follows:
Head Consult. A. Miller, Sioux
City. Iowa.
Head Clerk-C. D. Tillson, Boone,
Iowa.
Head Banker-E. N. Wood. Ottum-
wa. Iowa.
Head Physicians-Dr. John Her
mann. Sioux City, Iowa; DR.. Emmett
Porterfield, Indianola, Iowa; DR.. j. j.
Porter, Davenport, Iowa.
Board of Directors-W. S. White,
chairman, Sioux City. Iowa j. II. ia
coby Burlington. Iowa; II. w. Kra-
mer. Mount Carroll, Ill.
Head Conductor - Henry Crippen
New Sharon. Iowa.
Head Doorkeeper NJ. In
gram. Nevada, Iowa.
Head sentinel-A. II. Riepe, Burling-
ton, Iowa.
Head Editor-G. L. caswell, Denison,
Iowa.
AT Tuesdays session in the head
quarters Head Consul Miller, of Sioux
CIV yava a very abla and inSfrlIctiye
address to the head officers.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-02-26
IOWA MINE CONFERENCE OPENS.
Joint Convention of Operators and
Workers Begins at Des Moines.

Des Moines. Feb. 26.-The joint con-
vention Of the Iowa mine operators
and mine workers began here yester-
day. The object of this meeting is to
reconsider the agreement contained in
the existing contract. The operators
are dissatisfied with the treatment ac-
corded them by the mine workers. Tho
contract includes the wage scale and
provides that no mine shall be shut
down or workers refuse to work I'M
less the life or interest of miners are
In constant jeopardy, and that in all
cases where disputes arise miners
must continue to work pending adj
justment of the matter by the proper
tribunal. The latter clause is the cause
of the conference
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-02-26
IOWA FAMILY MURDERED.
Five of Six Members Killed Near
Welsh La.

Welsh. La. Feb. 26.-Last night it was
discovered that five of the six members
OF the Earl family, living about three
miles from here, had been murdered,
and that the head of the household had
disappeared. No search has yet been
made for his body. altho it is generally
believed that he has been killed. His
wife had her face mashed in with some
blunt instrument. One of her sons had
been shot thru the head. and the
throats of three others had been cut.
None of the family had been seen since
Thursday last. and 1t is thought that
they We're killed on that night. There
is no clue to the perpetrator of the
deed. The Earls originally came from
Iowa,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-02-26
A LETTER FROM DEWEY.
EIdora's Mayor Gets Advice from the
Admiral as to Choice Of Gun Rel

Special to Times Republican.
Eldora, Feb. 26-Mayor Robb has
just received nice long letter from
Admiral Dewey at Palm Beach, Fla,
advising him to select the rapid fire
gun with mount and shield. This let
ter was written in response to an in
curry from Mr. Robb as to the choice
of four guns offered by the navy de-
partment.
The necessary requirements have
been complied with and the gun will be
shipped at once and placed in court
house square with an engraved tablet
giving a history of the gun and cap
ture of the Viscaya.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-02-26
LOVE LETTERS CAUSED ARREST
The WheeIerwood EmbezzIer Located
by Means Of Letters to His Sweet

Special to Times Republican.
Mason City. Feb. Pc. S. Bennett
the detective of the National Surety
Company, who has been here for the
past week prosecuting the case against
E. G. Nelson, the alleged Wheeler
wood embezzler, returned yesterday to
his home in Minneapolis. Nelson was
indicted by the grand jury and his trial
will probably occur at this term of the
district court. While here Detective
Bennett/did remarkably fine piece of
detective work, securing the arrest Of
his man where another detective from
the same company had utterly failed.
1t was In December that the National
Surety Company, bondsmen for the
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-02-26
Bad Accident at Brideewater,

Special to Times Republican.
Bridgewater, Feb. ga bad acci-
dent occurred here yesterday morning
Linn and Church Clark were crossing
West street when the bolt in the sin
getree broke, letting 1t fall on the
horses heels. The team started to run
and in their efforts to stop them both
men were thrown over the dashboard.
Linn escaped unhurt, but Church has
three ribs broken and he was injured
internally.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-02-26
r. Wheeler Got Rid Of His
rheumatism.

During the winter of 1898 was so
lame in my joints. in fact, all over my
body. that I could hardly hobble
around. when / bought bottle of
Chamberlain's Pain Balm. From the
first application l began to get well
and was cured and have worked stead
lily all the YEAR.. Wheeler, North
wood, N. Y. For sale by drugRists.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-02-26
FARMER HANGS HIMSELF.
Fear That He Would Be Blind Unset.
tied Ralph Jinkens' Mind.

rear nat TO Woulo DC OiIHo OhSet.
tied Ralph Jinkens' Mind.
Special to Times Republican.
Dunlap, Feb. 26.-Ralph Jinkens who
resides miles east of Dunlap hanged
himself yesterday at noon. The fam
lily had commenced to eat dinner when
Mr.. Jinkens got up, saying he was
going to the barn and the others need
not wait for him. Nothing further was
thought of the matter. Later one of the
boys went to the barn and WIS horri-
fed to find his father hanging from
beam by means of line taken from
a harness. Jinkens was thought to
be slightly demented. He was AZ
years old and leaves grown up fam
lily. He owned large farm and was
out of debt. He has had great deal
of trouble with his ewes and the belief
that he would eventually become blind
probably preyed upon his mind until
he became unbalanced.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-02-26
NEW TELEPHONE PROJECT.
Business Men of EIdora Will Put In a
System.

Special to s-Republican.
Eldora, Feb. pa business mems
mutual telephone company is being
formed. About fifty have already
signed and it is expected that nearly
every business house in the city and a
large number of residences will be on
the line. The company is sure to make
Il success of the enterprise. as the prac-
teal success and cheapness of the mu-
tual telephone are demonstrated by the
half dozen farmers mutual lines that
center here. The city and county lines
will be connected and all operated at
actual cost. and commercial lines will
be run to the leading cities.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-02-26
HARRY PRINGLE KILLED.
Report From Pueblo, Col, TO That Ef-
feet

Special to Times Republican.
Boone, Feb. ga rumor is to the
effect that Harry Pringle, former well
known Boone railway man had been
killed wilhelm the discharge of his du-
ties, at Pueblo, Col. Little is known
concerning the tragedy, If one has oc-
CURED. but 1t is known that within the
past year Pringle left the city and went
into the west. From the employ of the
Northwestern he went to work in the
train department on the Rio Grande
Western, with his headquarters at Pu-
ehlo
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-02-26
For over Sixty Year,

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has
been used for children while teething.
1t soothes the child. softens the gums,
plays all pain. cures wind collie and Is
the best remedy for diarrhoea. Twenty
Eve cents q bottle.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-02-26
TEMPORARY ARRANGEMENT.
Entrance of the D. NJ, I. f. & N. Into
Dos Moines over the C.. G. w.

Des Moines over the C. G. w.
Special to Times Republican.
Iowa Falls, Feb. 26.-Recent devel-
opments in railroad circles indicate
that the agreement between the Des
Moines, Iowa Falls & Northern road to
use the tracks of the Chicago Great
Western from Berwick into Des Moines
is only temporary matter, as the new
line is now arranging for access to the
capital city and will enter Des Moines
on the East Side. using the Hubbell
terminals in the heart of the city.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-02-26
WROTE INDECENT LETTERS.

Missives to Parkersbure Girl.
Special to Times Republican.
Eldora, Feb. 26.-Deputy United
States Marshal Healey came here yes
terday and arrested Leroy Ambers, a
tailor in the employ of Lew Brown, for
sending obsence letters thru the mail
to a young lady at Parkersburg. He
was taken to Clarion today for hear
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-02-26
HE USED A KNIFE.
colored Man Cut Up During Drunken
Quarrel at Newton

Special to Times Republican.
Newton, Feb. 26.-In a drunken row
between Ollie Cunningham and Hurb
Martin. both colored. Martin was seri-
ously injured by being cut in the back
with a large knife in the hands Of Cum
bingham. He Is under arrest.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-02-26
Only a Suggestion
But il Has Proven of Interest and val-
ne to Thousands.

Common sense would suggest that If
one wishes to become fleshy and plump
It can only result from the food we eat
and digest, and that food should be al
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-17
MAULIPPB CASE NAY
soon REACH A CLIMAX
Investigation IS Rapidly De-
YelOping New Facts.
District Attorney VIII Act as Seor as He
Has Gone Over Testimony Taken at
Police Investigation,

NEW YORK. March 1.-THE district
attorneys investigation into the case OF
James McAuliHc. believed TO have been
murdered by policemen for testifying
against Detective GIennon. is developing
new facts rapidly. and within a day OF
two may reach a climax in several ar
rests.
Assistant District Attorney Lord, who
has the matter in charge, today obtained
a new and important piece OF information.
Evidence has been received tending 70
show that James McAuliHc was removed
in cab from the West Forty seventh
Street police station on the morning OF
February IS. An athlete. IL S. Stark
says he saw a man. IN a battered cOndf-
ton, much resembling McAulihe in APP
pearance, showed out OF a cab at Forty
sixth Street and Sixth avenue
A certain policeman attached to the
West Forty-seventh Street station has
been placed On the sick list. He is suf-
fering from nervous pr0stratiOn. and it is
said. as a result Of the publicity growing
out OF the McAuliTca case.
Il has been learned that as soon as Mr.
Lord has gone over the testimony taken
by Inspector Harley at the police iRyes-
tigatiOn into the case, he will be ready
to act
II is thought that a great many discrep-
ancies between the testimony Of certain
policemen at the cor0ner's inquest and
at Inspector HarIey's inquiry viii be dis
covered And for other reasons il is not
deemed wise to act until the case is well
in hand
The report is now in the possession of
the district attorney.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-17
SHIPS TO PRACTICE
With GREAT GUNS
Plans. for Extensive Target
Drill Next May.
Our Ganners, Already the Worlds Best
to Be Further SchOoled to Shoot
Straight.

IN order to maintain the high state OF
craftsmanship in TIE United States Navy.
the department has outlined a programme
Tor extensive target practices for the
North Atlantic Squadron.
Orders have been issued directing Rear
Admiral Higgfnsou's fleet. now at Port OF
Spain. to be at Hampton Roads by Nay I.
Lieut.. a. p. Niblack. inspector OF target
practice for the navy, will join the squad
ron there apd direct the practices Of the
feet.
II is said that the sums expended for
target practice by the North Atlantic
Squadron during the past winter VIII ex-
coed those Of any previous period and
be double that Of any two years com
bined previous to 1898. Last year. in less
than three months. three battIeships OF
the navy expended $40. 001 on target prac-
tice, or more money than il cost the Gov
eminent for ammunition expended at the
battles OF Manila and Santiago
Officers Of the navy declare that il is
this practice which has made American
eunnets the best marksmen in the world
The navy has recently adopted the Krag-
Jorgenseu rifle, which is also used in the
army, and the seamen are also 10 be
given practice with these small arms
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-17
DISCRIMINATION HINTED AT.
American Rose Company Starts Contro-
versy Over an Awning.

The American Rose Company. of sos +
Street northwest. recently wrote 10 the
District Commissioners complaining
against IT, style OF awning placed in
trent CT a. sdjOining store. The ground
OF compla &C was 10 the effect that a
similar awning had been removed from
IN trent Of he premises Of the company
recently by order OF the municipal au-
thorities.
Mr. SnOwGen Ashford. the Inspector of
Buildings. has reported upon the matter
that there is - snail technical error in
the lettering Of the flaps Of the awnings.
He says he does not regard Is as serious.
but recommend a reference OF the matter
70 the Police Department as the style OF
awning Is now governed by the police
regulations.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-17
BRYN MAWR FIRE
BREAKS OUT AFRBSH
Second Blaze Left Only Dor
mitory Walls Standing.
JewelTy and Personal Belongings to the
Value Of $4,000 Destroyed by the
Confagration.

PHILADELPHIA, March 17.-Fire broke
out afresh in the east wing Of Denhigh
Hall at Bryn Mawr college. at 12.5O
O'Clock this morning after the flames mad
almost already destroyed the building.
The second blaze burned feroeiousIy.
and Of the three-story L-shaped struc-
ture used as a dormitory by seventy-two
girl students. only the four walls re-
NAMED standing at 2 O'Clock. at which
hour Chief Baxter said the blaze was
under co9ToL Fortunately no one was
injured. although many OF the students
we're obliged to leave the building IN
scant attire.
Miss N. Carey Thomas. principal Of the
school. said. 1T is q most overwhelming
disaster. coming at this particular time,
when We are begging for $3.50, 600 to get
Mr. ROckefeuer's- conditional gift OF a
Ike amount. This IS the third fire in a
few years. Our loss Is covered by insur-
ance. and the hall viii be rebuilt at once. F"
The losses sustained by the students in
jewelry and personal belongings WI ex-
coed SIS. Geo
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-17
DIES OF HIS WOUNDS.
Brooklyn Negro Wife Murderer Sue
Cumbs to Injuries.

NEW YORK, March I7.-Charles Gallo
way, TIE negro stableman who shot his
wife Josephine, and two other persons. at
Ss4 Hudson Avenue. Brooklyn, yesterday
afternoon. and then put bullet in his
own head. died At the Brooklyn Hospital
shortly after i o'clock this morning
Josephine Galloway was killed and Lucy
Dickinson and Albert william, also ne
groes, were removed TO the Brooklyn Hos
pital with wounds, which were not dan
EarOus-
Galloway had treated his vile cruelty. e
IS said and yesterday after a quarrel With
her he opened fire on the woman. As he
shot he seemed 10 become possessed with
insane rage and be turned the revolver
ca others IN the room
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-17
Prominent cHIcAGOAN DEAD.
Charles z. Chase, Original Board of Trade
Member, Passes Away.

CHICAGO. March 17.-Charles E. Chase.
for many years conspicuous in marine and
transportation circles in Chicago, aud one
Of the original members Of the Chicago
Board OF Trade, died yesterday afternoon
at the residence OF his daughter, Mrs.
John f. Beebe. at Edgewater.
He was seventy-four years old
The funeral Will be held on Tuesday
Mr.. Chase was born in Buffalo and came
to Chicago in 1915.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-17
Lot Sold for s4a, 500.

4 deed vas placed on record today by
the American Security and Trust Com
pany. trustee and executor under the viii
~ Mary l. Cutter, conveying TO Laura
WolcOtt Lownders, FOR 81. SEQ lot No. I
in square 1856, bounded by Massachusetts,
Avenue. Fifteenth acd Sixteenth Streets
northwest