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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-12-09
ATLANTIc,s SITE BOUGHT.
Sufficient Amount Raised to Pay fo'
Pcstoffice Site.

Atlantic. Dec, 6.-The question of the
purchase of the site for the government
building in ehis city. after two months
of strenuous effort has at last been set
tied and the money for the purchase of
the laundry corner is Forthcoming.
Every conceivable plan has been sug-
gested, every available source has been
drawn on for money until the general
public has grown almost tired OF the
controversy and has heartily wished no
doubt that the whole thing We're in the
bottom of the sea-
The site was rendered the govern
ment by II. w. Fulton and Walter Rob
erts and was held at $4,000. Then the
trouble commenced. The supporters
Of the other sites at first refused to
subscribe towards the purchase of the
successful one and it was developed
after q little while that the men VINO Of
fered the laundry corner had done so
without raising the money for its pur-
chase or enough of it that they knew
where they were at Then 1t was an
nounced that the government would
nounced that the government would
expect Messrs. Roberts and Fulton to
make good on the proposition and after
some holding out and not little ill
feeling the supporters of the other sites
came to the front for the laundry
cd II ybH -someimetallshr ms ssss
corner There the matter has rested
for some time, all the while the sup
porters of all the sites originally ten
dered working like Trojans to secure
the money for it's purchase.
For a few days they have been within
a few hundred dollars of having enough
money and last night it was announced
that the much hoped for end had been
reached.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-12-09
scHWEINFuRTH GOING TO COAST
Belief That tie Will Spring a New
Theory on Caifornians.

Rockford, H., Dec. 9.-George Jacob
Schweinfurth, who at one time was at
the head of so-called religious sect
that attracted as much attention as
does John Alexander Dowie. and who
set up an alleged heaven" on the
Weldon farm. near this city, is about
to move to California, and it is claimed
that the only remaining apostle VIII go
with him.
The fine farm that was the home of
these people is now practically de-
serted, all the angels" and apostles
having decamped months ago, and
when Schweinfur-th takes his uepart-
ure the last of the entire tribe will have
shaken the dust of WinnebaSo county
from their feet.
Schweinfurth's object in going to
the Pacific coast is not known. He
has renounced his former belief, and
lit is thought he will spring new
theory on the Californians within a
short time.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-12-09
The Strike Commission.

Scranton, Pa, Dec. 9.--When the
strike commission opened its session
today H. C. Reynolds, one of the attor-
news for the independent operators, an
nounced the death of Dr. J. N. Rice, in
dependent operator, who was a party
prominent in the present negotiations.
Gray, for the commission expressed
sorrow at the death of DR.. Rice.
witnesses called during the forenoon
testified to conditions in the mines, and
prices of powder and oil, which they
said were eXorbitant.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-12-09
OFFERS FARM AND SELF.
kansan Gives Unmarried Women
Chance to Get Both for 25 Cents.

Topeka, Kan, Dec. 9.-Charles Hard
wick, an eccentric farmer at Woods
dale, Stevens county. proposes to dis
pose of himself and his farm by lottery
at 25 cents a chance. The drawing
will occur on Christmas eve, and the
tickets are to be sold to the unmar-
ried women only. The holder of the
lucky ticket will obtain a husband for
a Christmas present and as an addi-
tional inducement will get a good home
on a farm. Hardwick intended, origi-
nally, to confine his sales of tickets to
Stevens county, but is disposing of a
few in Morton, Stanton. and surround
ing counties.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-12-09
A CORNER IN TURKEYS.
Kansas City Firm Buys Up the Supply
In Several States.

Kansas City, Dec. "A corner in
Christmas turkeys may result from the
action of Kansas City firm, which
claims to have bought up almost the
entire visible supply in Missouri, KAN
sas and Nebraska. This firm has con-
tracted for 100000 pounds Of the fowls,
and feels so strong in its position that
it is already debating prices to eastern
buyers. The effect of the operation Is
seen in considerable advance in the
market quotations.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-12-09

makes all mergers or combinations in
restraint of trade Illegal and provides
fine of $4,000 or imprisonment for one
year, or both, against each person en-
gagged in the combination. The bill al
so prohibits combinations in restraint
of trade and all attempts to monopolize
any part of the trade of the several
states or territories, providing a fine of
$4,000 or Imprisonment for, a year in
each case. Corporations engaged in in
terstate commerce are required to file
reports of business and lists of stock
holders,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-12-09
More Mules for South Africa.

Memphis. Tenn, Dec. 9.-Maj. r. F..
F,ckersly of the English army is en-
route to Lathrop, Mo-, where are 100.-
600 head of horses and mules, when
will be shipped to South Africa at an
early date. One of the provisions OF
the peace treaty was that England
restock the Transvaal, so that the
farmers might again be self-support-
ing. and it is to fulfill this that these
are to be made.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-12-09
Eloped With Iowa Girl.

st. Joseph, Mo-, Dec. st has just
become known that Victor Long. as
sistant cashier of the German-Ameri-
can Bank, eloped with Miss Myrtle
Minshall, a society gorl of Logan, Iowa,
on Sept. II, and was married.
The couple have been living quietly
in this city ever since the wedding, the
young woman notifying her relatives
as soon as the ceremony had been per-
formed.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-12-09
INDEPENDENT PHONES.
Interstate Association of independent
a. q

Interstate HSSCCIdCtOU OF
Companies in Convention.
Chicago, Dec. 9.-Nearly SEQ dele
gates to the second annual convention
of the Interstate Telephone Association
are assembled for the formal opening
of their three days session, which will
conclude with banquet Thursday eve
ming. Over 5000 independent telephones
in the central states are represented,
and a total investment of capital
amounting to $15,OO0,0OO The first bus
mess session began this afternoon, the
early part of the day being devoted to
reception at the hotel, and prelimi-
nary work of the convention. The in
terstate association represents all inde-
pendent telephone exchanges in Illi-
nois, Iowa. Wisconsin, Minnesota,
Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Missouri and
Kentucky.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-12-09
ADVANCE in FREIGHT RATES.
Principal Items are the Advances Made
on Grain and Flour.

Chicago, Dec. 9.-The advance in
freight rates. as ordered by the joint
meeting of the executive officers Of the
trunk lines and Central Freight asso-
citation two weeks ago, went into eff
feet yesterday. The principal item is
the advance in grain and flour rates
which amounts to 2h cents hundred
pounds and cents on provisions. The
advance in rates decided upon for most
of the other commodities will not be-
come operative until January /.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-12-09
REEDS FUNERAL
The Distinguished statesman's Re-
mains Laid Away With Simple But
Impressive Ceremonies.

Portland, Me-, Dec. e.-simple but
impressive services, consisting of mu-
sic, scripture reading, prayer and
brief eulogy. were held over the remains
of ex-Speaker Thomas B. Reed, at the
First Unitarian church today. The
church was thronged with distin-
guished assemblage, which included the
governors of Maine and Massachusetts,
Loyal Legion, several Grand Army
posts, members of the bar, city officials
and delegates from nearly every place
in the state. The body was placed in
the tomb in Evergreen cemetery.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-12-09
Stewart Surrenders.

Mexico, Mo-. Dec. 9.-Charles Stew
art, who fortified himself in his house
near here and held the sheriff and a
posse of citizens and his family at bay
with shotgun since Friday last was
smoked out and surrendered today.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-12-09

from other labor unions in the fight.
Secretary Pratt of the Painters Un-
ion says the organization has not yet
complied with the courts order and
reinstated Potter to membership ana
the officers say that no such actioh
will be taken. 1t is understood that II
Potter is not restored at once applica-
ton will be made for the arrest OF
Frank c. Shelter, the president, and
other officers of the union on the
charge of contempt of court.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-12-09
Commissioners placed in Jail.

Forcythe, Mont, Dec. 9.-As the re-
suit of further reliance of Justice OF
the Peace Roderick MeRae, the entire
board of county commissioners, togeth-
er with the clerk, were for second
time thrown into jail for twenty-foul
hours and fined $50 each.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-12-09
WORK OF CONGRESS.
The Indian Appropriation Bill Re-
ported This Afternoon.

me inuiaH NppTopFtd1iou o'h w
ported This Afternoon.
Washington, D. c.. Dec. 9.-Some
minor business was transacted at the
opening of the session of the houses
today. The senate bill to regulate the
duties and fix compensation of Gus.
toms inspectors at the port of New
York, was pres glted.
Mr.. Payne then called up the reso-
luton which voted a holiday adjourn
ment from December 20 to January 5,
and it was adopted without division.
Mr.. Sherman. of New York. reported
the Indian appropriation bill. Mr.,
Tawney, of Minnesota, then began his
argument on support of the London
dock bill.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-12-09

New York, Dec. 9.-Former Senator
David b. Hill has been retained by the
Painters Union of Schenectady to fight
the case brought against 1T by VIII
liam Potter, who was expelled for
joining the national guard. Potter has
procured an injunction restraining the
union from considering him to be otheT
than a member. 1t is claimed the
union has received pledges OF support
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-12-09
nn,her Men oraanize.

St Louis. Dec. 9.-Delegates repre-
senting several associations of the lum'
Der interests met today and organized
q. national association. The objects o
the new association are to handle sucf
vital questions as car supply and equip
ment. insurance, extension of credits
uniformity in grades and gauges, etc.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-12-09
A PLOT TO KILL
Italian Anarchists Caught in Act of
Taking Oath to Assassinate King
Victor Emmanuel.

Rome, Dec. s.-Thirteen anarchists
were arrested near Spezzia last night
after desperate struggle. The police.
surprised them at meeting while they
were in the act of taking an oath with
poigniards to assassinate King Victor
Emmanuel. One of the anarchists and
one of the police were severely wound
ed.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-12-09
Permit is Granted.

Special to Times-Republican.
Toledo. Dec. 9.--The efforts of the
temperance people of Montour this
county, were of no avail in their efforts
to influence Judge Burnham to refuse
a permit to keep for sale intoxicating
liquors at the drug stores Of that town.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-12-09
REPORT IS DENIED.
Sailors Dig Canal at cuiebra Under
Sanitary Conditions.

washington, Dec. 9.-Authoritative
denial of the reports from Culebra tn
the effect that the sailors of the North
Atlantic squadron were undergoing
severe hardships in being required to
dig a canal under insanitary conditions
is made in the following cablegram, re-
ceived at the navy department from
Admiral Dewey, dated San Juan.
conditions connected with the canal
dug at Culebra are absolutely sanitary
No sickness whatever among men so
employed"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-12-09
r. BULLETIN.
NOTICEABLE NEWS OF TODAY.
Weather

Weather
Sun rises Dec. 10 at 1:13; sets, 4:33.
Icwa-Partly cloudy tonight and
Wednesday, with possibly snow fur
ries in the east portion; warmer to-
night and in the east and central por-
tions Wednesday; brisk southerly
winds, becoming variable.
South Dakota--Partly cloudy tonight,
with warmer in the southwest and cold
in the southwest portions Wednesday;
snow and colder winds, shifting to
northerly, Wednesday.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-12-09
FRIGID IN THE EAST
The Cold Wave Strikes the New Eng
land Coast and Sends Mercury Be-
low Zero.

New Haven. Conn, Dec. 9.-The mer-
curry in the thermometer is below
zero, the lowest here this season. In
Toronto and other places in the north
western part of the state the mercury
went to Ia below.
Boston, Dec. 9.-"The coldest since
1885," was the statement of the. weath-
er bureau officials of this city, referring
to the temperature last night.
New York, Dec. 9.-With the ther-
mometer marking s above zero, the
coldest of the winter thus far prevailed
TODAY.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-12-09
CIVIC FEDERATION MEETING.
Discussion of Restriction of Output
Today.

New York, Dec. s.-The second days
meeting of the Industrial department
Of the National Civic Federation be-
gan today with a large attendance.
Ex- President Cleveland was one of the
early arrivals. On entering the hall he
was greeted with applause and inn
mediately after his entrance Chairman
Hanna called the meeting to orde".
Several Of Mr.. Mosely's party of Eng
lish labor leaders were present. The
subject of discussion was Restriction
of Output The first speaker was
John B, Cummons.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-12-09
BEWARE OF SILVER DOLLARS.
Extravagant Statement That There
May Be $40 900 600 Counterfeit.

New York, Dec. 9.--The statement
was made at meeting of the chamber
of commerce by Francis c. Moore that
of S0,000,000 silver dollars now in cir
culation it is within the realm of possi-
bflity that not less than 40,000,o00 are
counterfeit.
Mr. Moore predicted this statement
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-12-09
FOR MRS. MoLINEux.
Woman Seeking Divorcs


Woman Seeking Divorce.
Sioux Falls, S. D., Dec. 9.-The we'll
known advocate of dress reform TO
women, DR.. Mary Walker, has come
forth as champion of Mrs. Roland
B. Molineux, who arrived here from
New York little over three weeks
ago and took up her residence for the
purpose of securing a divorce
DR.. Walkers sympathy evidently has
been aroused by the reported treatment
of Mrs. Molineux in this CITY, DR..
Walker writes as follows:
"Will you say to the women Of Sioux
Falls that all humane women will ap-
preciate them if those outside of Mrs.
Blanche Molineux's hotel will share a
little of sisterly kindness by calling
on her. What she has suffered as the
wife of wronged man they or THEN
daughters sometimes may suffer. Why
she desires divorce is her own secret,
and polite persons will not inquire.
Throw a little sunshine into her life.
The sun will not miss the same
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-12-09
ATTEMPTED BANK ROBBERY.
Unsuccessful Attempt to Surglarixe Z
Bank in Pennsylvania.

Irwin. Pa, Dec. 9.--An unsuccessful
attempt was made to rob the First Na-
tional Bank of this place early today.
The burglars first overpoWered and
bound the watchman and telephond
operator and cut the wires to prevent
all possibility Of detection.
1t was learned later that while the
robbers failed to get any bank funds.
they secured $1,000 in cash and stamps
from the postoffice.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-12-09
BooTBLAck HEIR TO s1,ooo,ooo.

William Priest lnherits Fortune Thru
Death Of Uncle.
Brandon, Man.. Dec 9.-WiIliam
Priest, bootblack, has thru the death
of an uncle, fallen heir to fortune Of
81, 100000. Up to within two weeks ago
Priest followed the calling, of an ordi-
nary bootblack, and conducted stand
IN Kidd Bros barber shop on Ninth
street. In few days he will leave TOR
California
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-12-09
conaressman-e elect carnahan Dies.

Washington, Ind, Dec. 9.-Represent-
ative-e elect Altman Carnahan. of the
Second Indiana district. died last night.
He has been Ill ever since the election.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-12-09

Mrs Manuela Gonzales Decasados
was murdered by a negro at grad-
ing camp of the Santa Fe road near
Morariety, N. NJ.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-12-09

One of the druggists, however, A. l..
Speaker, withdrew his petition. Tap
lin Ss Co. We're granted the permit, as
prayed in the petition before the court.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-12-09
MANIAC MAKES FORT OF HOUSE.
Missourian Drives Out Family, Arms
Himself and Defies Officers.

Mexico, Mo-, Dec. 9.-Charles Stew
art, who had become insane, has forti-
fled himself in the second story of his
house, near here, and, armed with a
shotgun, is holding Sheriff James and
posse at bay. He has driven his family
from the house and when any one APP
rroaches he fires. So far no one has
been wounded.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-12-09
Advance in Suoar.

New York, Dec. 9.-All grades re-
fined sugar We're advanced ten points
today.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-12-09
PAGE ONE.
Teleuraphic News.

FAGE ONEs
Telegraphic News.
Venezuela's Time Is Short.
Work of Congress Today.
Fatal Explosion in a Mine.
Big Fire at Atlanta. Ga.
Funeral of Tom Reed.
Iowa Horticulturists' Convention.
PAGES TWO AND THREE.
Iowa News in Brief.
The State Teachers Convention.
Gearing Couple Elopes.
Newton Man Deserts His Bride.
Another Tama Saloon Petition.
Iowa Indian Appropriation.
From All Over Iowa.
PAGE FOUR.
Editorial.
More Stringent immigration Inspec'
ton.
Reeds Tariff Views.
The Pioneer Cartoonist
Looker-On's Observations.
Topics and Iowa Opinions.
PAGE FIVE.
General News.
Reciprocity Treaty with France.
Suicide Does Not Invalidate Insur
anee.
Miscellaneous News.
PAGES SIX AND SEVEN.
City News.
Much Paving Next Year.
Doings of the Council.
Home Hospital Badly Crowded
Central Iowa Medics Meet.
Mrs. Barnhill Adjudged Insane.
Capture of Insane Patient.
A G. A. r. Social Event.
Poetry of Robert Burns.
The City Field.
PAGE EIGHT.
Iowa and Commercial.
Board of Trade Quotations.
Review of Market Conditions.
Big Insurance Risks Go Begging.
Dan Patch Sold for 100000.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-12-09
RED CROSS PROTEST.

They Desire GoVerhmeht 20 CoheThue
Its Transport Service.
San Francisco, Dec. 9.-Prominent
members, including officials Of the
Red Cross society have protested
against the proposed REIMBURSEMENT
by the government of the management
of the transport service. They base
their argument on the ground that the
soldiers are better treated on govern
ment vessels than on those under pri-
Vate control.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-12-09
Iowa and commerci
Board of Trade

Board of Trade Quotations.
Review of Market Conditions.
Big Insurance Risks Go Begging.
Dan Patch Sold for 100000.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-12-09
IOWA MINER KILLED.
Premature Explosion Of a Blast Kills
w. A. Hunter.

| Special to Times Republican
Davenport, Dec. 9.-William a. Hun
ter. miner at Coaltown, near here.
was badly injured by the premature ex-
plosion of a blast, and died this morn
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-06-07
ais Last Hope ReaIized.

EFrom the Sentinel Gebo, ATont1
In the first opening of Oklahoma to set
tiers in 1855. the editor of this paper was
among the many seekers after fortune
who made the big race one fine day in
April During his travelling about ana
he encountered much bad water, which
together with the severe heat, gave him a
very severe ddafrhoea which It seemed al
most impossible to check, and along in
June the case became so bad he expected
to die One day one of his neighbors
brought him one small bottle of Cham
berlains Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy as last hope. A big dose was
given him while he was rolling about on.
the ground in great agony, and in a few
minutes the dose was repeated The good
effect of the medicine was soon noticed
and within an hour the patient was TAX
ing his first sound sleep for a fortnight
That one little bottle worked a complete.
cure. and he can not help but feel CRATE
full TIL eseason for bowel disorders be-
ing at hand suggests this item. For sale
by all druggists
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-06-07
SPORTING news.
Al Herford Announces a Match
Of Little Ones.
Joe Cans and Geo. MeFadden
Dated For June rs.
PROMISE LIVELY BOUT.
VIII Fight in Frisco st Hayes
Valley Club.
Have Fought Each Other Four
Times Before.
PROMISE LIVELY bout.

Buffalo. n. Y June LIN an inter-
view last night Al Herford said;
7 have just closed a match over the
wire tor the lightweight champion, joe
Cans. TO. meet Geo. A1cFadden for the
lightweight championship Of the world.
The contest is to be called off under
the auspices of the HAYES Valley Ath-
letic club in San francisco, on June S6-
-t'Fhis fellow A4cFadden is the toughest
one Of the lishtweights. and he would
rather fight any other fellow except
him. OF course we don't have to fight
him. as Cans has three victories over
McF'adden only decisions at that, and
McF'adden knocked Cans out once in %
rounds, but that has been three years
ago. Since that time Cans has improy-
ed 100 per cent. We leave here for Cat
ifornia, on Sunday morning at ? o'clock,
arriving on the coast Wednesday. i eX-
pect to stay on the coast until SepteIsl-
Der, fighting in Denver, Sacramento.
Stockton, Oakland and San Francisco
and Los Angeles. viii be back in the
east about September. While out there,
if We defeat dcEa dden, intend to force
the new aspirant for championship hon
ors, Jimmy Britt, into q fight. Also,
RUFF Turner New York Jack O'Brien,
Otto Siloff, Kid Parker, in fact, all OF
them; first come, first served. but no
splitting of purses for me Every purse
must be cut 70 per cent to winner and
Is per cent to loser, or winner take all
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-06-07
Use ALLENs EooT-EASE

A powder to be shaken into The
shoes Your feet feel swollen, ner-
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you have smarting feet or tight shoes,
try Aliens FoOt-Ease. It cools the
feet, and makes walking easy. Cures
swollen. sweating feet. ingrowing
nails, bHsters and eallous spots. Re-
Heves eorns and bunions Of all pain
andgives rest and comfort. Try it to-
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stores for 25c. Don't accept any sub
stitute. Trial package FREE. Adj
dress, Allen s. Olmsteds Leroy N. r