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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-04-23
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burning of the many valuable patterns
which were on hand, and in the delay
ing of orders. Only Monday there had
come in orders to the amount of $500.
ATTACKED BY TAME WOLF.
Illinois Woman Has Narrow Escape
From Death.

Illinois Woman Has Narrow Escape
From Death.
Special to Times Republican.
Clinton, April 23.-News has reached
here that Mrs. William Carhurst. re-
siding at Lyndon a small town In
Illinois a few miles east of the Mis-
sissippi river. was badly, If not fatally.
injured in terrific fight with tame
wolf AS result of the attack. Mrs.
Carhurst is confined to her bed and
is under the care of a physician. The
result of the injuries will not be known
until all danger from blood poisoning
is past.
The wolf had been the pet of the
family for three years 1t was captur-
ed when a cub and since then has been
as tame as kitten. Mrs. Carhurst
went into the yard to call her son,
who was working near AS she step
ped out of the door she noticed the
wolf, which had been tied in the yard,
was loose Mrs. Carhurst called the
animal by name and it hurried to her
She noticed at once that the animal
was in an ugly mood and attempted
to catch hold of it's collar just as 1t
made spring at her. The frightened
woman screamed for help and her son
came to her assistance. Before he
could render any assistance the wolf
had thrown the woman down and had
badly bitten her in number of places.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-04-23
rRAlNMAN KILLED AT WINFIELD.
Albert Thurston, a Central Brakeman.
Instantly Killed Tuesday After


Special to Times Republican.
Winfield, April 23.-Albert Thurston,
young man living at Middle Grove.
ILL.,, employed as freight brakeman
by the Iowa Central, met instant death
In this city yesterday afternoon. An
extra double header, west bound, in
charge Of Conductor G. Lyon, was do
ing some work in the yards, short
distance east of the passing track
switch. Thurston was running ahead
of the train to throw switch when he
slipped and foll in front of the engines.
The trucks of the front engine passed
completely over the unfortunate man,
mangling him horribly. His head was
completely mashed, the skull being
badly fractured. The body was disem-
boweled and one foot was crushed. The
remains were taken in charge by I'm
oertaker Eicher and prepared in the
best manner possible for burial. Thurs
ton was unmarried and about % years
of age. He had been in the service of
the company but short time. The
body was taken to Middle Grove today
for interment.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-04-23
Predicts Dry Weather.

Davenport Republican-An old Scott
county farmer who has titled the soil
for the past half century says that he
has always noticed that dry years go In
pairs, and there he advises all provi-
dent farmers to plant one field of pota-
toes in the slough this year. He says.
plant your slough ground to some
thing to eat this year for you will need
1t. Hubbard squash and cucumbers
always do we'll on low ground and in
one of our dryest years 1 knew a man
named Nick Rogge to get 200 bushels
of potatoes to the acre. The slough
makes the best kitchen garden in dry
year"
Sundays rain. tho not amounting to
much, nevertheless caused the country
to brighten up and the farmers are now
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-04-23
IOWA LABOR CONVENTION.
State Meeting of the Federation to be
Held at Cedar Rapids.

Hel0 at Oeoaf ndPtoSs
Cedar Rapids. April 23.-Informatton
which local representatives of organ
lied labor receive thru private letters
and other sources continues to indicate
the most favorable outlook for the
state convention of the Iowa Fedora
ton of Labor which will be held in
Cedar Rapids during May. Over $500
union men will be represented by the
delegates that will assemble here. The
sessions of the convention will proba
bly, be held in the Auditorium, the large
number of Representatives requiring Z
spacious hall for the transaction of
business. During this convention or
Immediately thereafter there will be
issued for the first time roster Of the
Iowa Federation, which will contain
the various unions of the state and the
names and addresses Of the secretaries
in classified order. 1t will also contain
the official proceedings Of the fedora
ton. The approaching convention,
among it's other important business
will witness the reconciliation Of the
mine workers of Iowa with the fedora
ton, after disruption extending thru
year or two and resulting from a con-
flict OF opinion over the ratio Of repre-
sentation.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-04-23
FIRE AT CEDAR RAPIDS.
carmody Foundry and Machine Shop
Burned-Loss, $4,000.
Snecial to TImeS- r q nllhlican


Special to Times Republican.
Cedar Rapids, April 23.-Fire last
night Quilted the Carmody foundry and
machine shop at the corner of Twelfth
avenue and Fourth street. For time
it looked as IL many other buildings
would be destroyed, the violence of the
wind carrying the sparks from the
burning building for blocks. Excellent
work by the firemen confined the
flames to the building in which they
originated. 1t was one of the worst
fires to fight that the firemen have had
to contend with for years. and for half
an hour the odds seemed to be against
them. 1t took an hour to quench the
flames and by that time the entire roof
had been burned off the building and
considerable damage done in the in
terror. which was filled with valuable
machinery.
Mr.. Carmody stated that his loss
would aggregate $4,000 and possibly
$4,000. The total insurance Is only ST.
900. Aside from the loss on the build
ing and machinery there is an almost
irreparable loss occasioned by the
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-04-23
BAD FIRE AT BRusHY.
Creamery Building Destroyed and
other Structures Threatened.

Other Structures Threatened.
Special 70 Times Republican.
Fort Dodge. April 2s.-Brushy had a
narrow escape from bad fire on Mon
day. when the creamery owned by John
Grouse and Mrs. d. NJ. Daniels was
burned to the ground. The cause of
the fire is mystery, as no one was
IN the building when it caught, and the
whole structure was in flames before it
was discovered. All efforts to save the
creamery building proved useless, and
the people of Brushy had all they could
do tos ave the rest of the town. The
high wind which was blowing hurled
the sparks in every direction. and the
depot. grain elevator and stock yards
We're all on fire at different times.
The Brushy bucket brigade turned
out and did heroic work. combining the
fire to the creamery building. but only
after a mighty struggle. The loss on
the creamery will be heavy, as it car
ried only $500 insurance.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-04-23
HIS FIRST WIFE NOT DEAD.
Sioux City Man Finds Himself an In
nocent Bigamist.


Special to Times Republican.
Sioux City, April 23.-Just a few
lines scrubbed in an innocent looking
letter that postman recently left at
the doorstep of James Rockwell of
Sioux City disrupted his home and
brought tribulation where happiness
once reigned. 1t was from former
wife, who for more than fifteen years
he believed dead. So certain was he OF
her death that he married in Fort Mad
ison, Ia, in 1888. the woman with whom
he has since lived as his lawful wife.
Immediately upon receipt of the mes
sage from the woman to be dead, Rock
we'll and his second wife parted. Yes
terday he filed suit for divorce from
his second wife, setting forth the above
statements and the additional informa-
ton that he and his first wife were
married in 1871 and that she left him
in 1888 Rockwell has been respected
citizen here and he and his second wife
had many friends. 1t is said that he will
also try to get divorce from his first
wife and Their remarry the second wife.
It is not believed that there will be any
prosecution for bigamy.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-04-23
THIRD lNcENDiARY FIRE.

Three Successive Attempts to Burn a
Residence at Council Bluffs.
Special to Times Republican.
Council Bluffs, April ga third
attempt to burn the Lynch residence
on Sixth street was made yesterday
Twice the family has been forced to
leave the building in their night
clothing.
The grand jury investigated the af-
fair on former occasions, but were un :
able to secure evidence to assure
conviction. Chief Tibbets this morn
ing directed the city detectives to give
the matter their attention and if pos
sible land the guilty parties. They
have some evidence to work upon, as;
a 5-gallon oil can, granite teapot and
a partially burned macintosh coat
were found by the firemen upon their
arrival at the scene, and they were
taken to the Rescue house to be used
as evidence.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-04-23
DESERTS ARMY AND WIFE.
Council Bluffs Boy Tires Of Army and
Married Life.

Married Lie.
Special to Times Republican.
Council Bluffs, April 23.-W. j. Dun
lap of the regular army. whose parents
reside at 1913 Vine street, is missing.
Dunlap Joined the army and served
three years in the Philippines. He
finally came home and was well receiy-
ed by his people, who were rejoiced to
know he was assigned to duty at Ft.
Crook. On the 9th of February Dunlap
was married to Miss Mamie Muehlen-
berg, a pretty and estimable young
lady, to whom he was engaged while
away, but whom he had known before
his departure for the war; Married
life and army life did not agree with
Dunlap and hearing that he was to be
sent to the Philippines again he con-
cluded he wouldn't go. consequently he
took French leave and is now wanted
for desertion. His wife has returned to
her mothers home to reflect over her
mistake of marriage to boy In blue
with a S13 a month salary.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-04-23
TRlee FOR CONGRESS.
He May Join the Galaxy of Candidates
in the Fourth District.

Special to Times-Republican.
Charles City, April 23.-It is current
~ reported that Floyd county will have
candidate for congress Last fall
Joseph S. Trigg, editor of the Rockford
Register. was candidate for state ST n
ator. Spaulding was nominated. Trigg
got left but G. bee" for legislative hon.
ors got into his straw" hat and located
claim for future preferment. Editor
Trip could give llama Jim" pointers
that would be valuable in the depart
ment of agriculture and his original
and epigrammic style in expressing
Ideas would make his presence poten-
TALLY on the floor orain the committee
rooms Of the house.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-04-23
Montezuma.
Special to Times-Republican.


Montezuma, April 23.-More farm
machinery is being sold here this sea-
son than in any season in the memor,
OF the oldest inhabitant
A large shipment of stock went out
of our town yesterday: 1t required two
special trains to handle 1t, one going
south at IL and one by the Iowa Cen
trail at noon. Among the shippers were
George Lamond, with six cars, d. K
Irwin, Charles Cattell and others. Mr.
Cattell took a good shipment of horses
to Boston.
The various branches of the three
link fraternity are making great prepa-
rations for their anniversary celebra-
ton at Brooklyn on Saturday, the 26th
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-04-23
DUBUQUE LOSES INDUSTRY.

Refusal Of Local Capitalists to Ad-
vance Money the Cause.
Special to Times Republican.
Dubuque. April 23.-Dubuque loses a
good industry because local capitalists
would not advance money to the men
who were DESTROYS of erecting sub
stantial building in which to conduct
a big factory. Contracts will be closed
tonight by which the new Ernsdorff
Buggy mandatory agrees to go to Des
Moines to locate.
The news that the Ernsdorffs intend
to go away from the city caused much
comment and brought forth many ex-
pressions of surprise. A reporter inter-
viewed Emil Ernsdorff as to the cause
of the change in their plans and he
stated that it was because OF the treat
ment he received from local banks and
capitalists. Furthermore Des Moines,
he said offered better inducements.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-04-23
FITzeERALD's CRIME.
Assisted in Disposins of MiIitar
Conpanv's Fire Arms,

Assisted in Disposing Of Military
Company's Fire Arms.
Council Bluffs, April 23.-City De-
tective j. F. Herman, of Peoria, arrived
here yesterday after David Fitzgerald,
arrested last Saturday on telegram
from that city, and left last night with
his man. Mr.. Herman said that num-
Der Of young men of Peoria had organ
ICED military company some time ago
and their arms consisted af about fifty
rcvolvers of all kinds. sizes and de-
scriptions. One night the entire lot
was stolen. The theft was traced to a
young man named O'Toole, a partner
of Fitzgerald. and later it was discov-
cred that the latter had assisted in dis
posing of the property.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-04-23
The Great Dismal Swamp

OF Virginia is breeding ground of ma
lsria germs. So is low, wet or marshy
ground everywhere. These germs cause
weakness, chills and fever aches in the
bones and muscles, and may induce
dangerous rnaladies. But Electric Bit
tiers never fail to destroy them and
cure malarial troubles. They will sure
ly prevent typhoid. I'VE tried many
remedies for malaria and stomach and
liver troubles, writes John Charleston,
of Byesville. o.. "but never found any
thing so good as Electric Bitters." Try
them. Only so cents. Guarantee sat
isfaction. George P. Powers.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-04-23
DIEeNAN TO MARRY.

Hero of the Merrimac Will Wed a
Stuart Belle.
Special to Times Republican.
Stuart, April 23.-Osborne Diegnan,
is home. 1t was only a few months af-
ter his daring participation in the vent
ure of the Merrimac in 1898 that deg
nan returned home and was given an
enthusiastic reception by the people of
this town, in which the pretty girls
joined galore and en- masse. 1t is one of
these young ladies whom Diegnan is
to marry. The invitations are not yet
isued but soon Will be, and the wedding
will be the society event of the season
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-04-23
Elks 10 Build Hotel.

Special to T1mes-RepuUIlcaH
Fort Dodge, April 2S.-The local
lodge of Elks presented a petition to
the city council last evening showing
that the matter of new hotel was
further advanced than has generally
been supposed. They asked the city
for immunity of taxes for ten years and
for a water rate as low as that granted
any consumer. The cost Of the new
hotel which the lodge proposes to build,
will not be less than 100000. So far
the lodge has $4,000 of this amount in
sight and hope in the near future to be
able to announce the contract ready for
hide
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-04-23
CAMP FIRE AT ALBA.
Soldiers and Sailors Enjoy a Good
Old Fashioned Time.


Old -Fashioned Time.
Special to Times Republican.
Abba, April 2s.-The old soldiers and
sailors of '61 and '65 had an old
fashioned campfire here last night. The
post has not been very lively the past
year, but with coffee coolers" from out
OF town, neighboring posts and those at
home, together with their friends and
the good women of the Relief Corps.
last night was gala one. The hall
was filed. Songs by soloists and quar-
tets gave patriotic and charming lnu-
sic. REGULATIONS brought pleasure, and
"reminiscences of the war" from sew
eral old "poys" made the evening a
happy one. The chief address was by
DIR. e. r. Hutchins, of Des Moines, who
spoke as he knows how to do, and mace
his audience cry or laugh seemingly az
he pleased. The meeting will bind the
ties of comradeship closer and
strengthen the post.
No rain yet, but the wind still howls
like the orator from the Ilatte in Me-
braska
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-04-23
predicting big shower in day or
two. When it comes it will relieve the
situation and give the early planting
chance to catch up with the season.
SECOND DISTRICT POLITICS.
But Little Interest Taken And no Op
position to RumpIe Evident.

Special to Times Republican.
Clinton, April $3.50 far but little
interest has been taken in politics in
the Second district, owing to the fact
that there will be no contest over the
Office of congressman and for the rea-
son this district has no candidate for
a state office. Hon. j. N. w Rumple,
present congressman, will be renomi-
mated without opposition, as he has
given general satisfaction to the re-
publicans. He is considered strong
man and there is no disposition to re-
tire him. There is no truth in the re-
port which has been circulated that the
river counties are not favorable to
Mr. RUMBLE. His work in behalf of
his constituents has been entirely sat
isfactory and the chances are he will
be electd by a substantial majority.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-04-23
Burglars Steal Grocery Stock.
to Times-Republican.

SpeclaI 20 III11eS-tNepuUI1cdIl'
Council Bluffs, April 23.-The gro
Gerry establishment of Young & Co.,
1904 Avenue n. was visited by bur-
glars Monday night. who carried away
a large quantity of goods. Entrance
was gained by taking out rear win
dow and once inside it was no difficult
task to secure all they wanted. The
visitors carried off revolver, a lot of
tobacco and cigars, canned goods of all
kinds. soap, coffee, tea and flour. II
the articles taken We're carried away
by one person several trips must have
been made but the impression prevails
that it was the work of a gang.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-04-23
Death of Moses Stern.

Special to Times Republican.
Keokuk. April 23.-The death of
Moses Stern, one of Keokuk's hes.
known and most highly respected bust
ness men. occurred at 5: As o'clock Sun
day afternoon at the family residence.
FOG High street. The immediate
caues Of death was heart trouble. He
was native of Kdegsfeld, Bavaria.
GERMANY
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-04-23
WIND WRECKS BUILDING
Brick Structure in Course OF
Erection at Deep River
Blown Down.
Wall Falls on Roof Of Warehouse
Carrying 1t to the
Ground.
Third Attempt Of Incendiaries TO
Ruin a Residence at
Council Bluffs.
to Times-Republican.

Special to Times Republican.
Deep River April 23.-The wind
storm yesterday completely demolished
the new brick building being erected
for a grocery store by Andrew Platt
The room was finished nearly two
stories high and fell on the roof OF
Charles Beaman's warehouse, MASKING
that fiat to the ground. Little other
damage was done elsewhere. aside
from few outhouses and sidewalks
that were blown over.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-04-23
FOUND GUILTY OF RAPE.

Ed Dawson Convicted Of the Charge
at Ottumwa.
Special to Republican.
Ottumwa, April 23.-The jury In the
case of the state against Ed Dawson.
charged with rape upon the person of
12-year-old Katie Gallagher. living
near Eddyville. in February. returned
o verdict of guilty as charged In the in
dictment, after five hours elaboration.
Dawson is the man who, when ar
rested shortly after the crime, mar
rowly escaped being lynched by Eddy
vile people.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-04-23
A CEDAR RAPIDS LOOP.
Milwaukee Company May Build Its
Main Line Thru That City.

MIIWauKee Company way ou1'u TO
Main Line Thru That City.
Cedar Rapids, April 23.-After years
of hoping and several publications of
rumors it is at last announced on the
authority of officials of the road, who
have made the statement in discussing
their plans, that Cedar Rapids will
soon be on the main line of the Mil
waukee.' There is no time set other
than that indicated by the word soon,
but there is belief that the work will
be undertaken as soon as the Ottumwa-
Davenport short line has been complet-
ed. In fact, 1t is understood that a
number of "walkover surveys" have
been made, and there are statements to
the effect that apart of the property has
been secured.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-04-23
PRoMoTIoN For DORM.
Elected to Principalship Of Department
at Mason City College.

Elected to PrincIPaIshIp OF Department.
at Mason City College.
Special to Times Republican.
Mason City. April 23.-W. A. Dorm.
who has been engaged in school work
in this state for the past twenty years,
yesterday received notification of his
election to the prIncipalship of the
academic department of the National
Memorial University, and, for the pres
ent, at least, dean in the faculty in the
college of liberal arts. School is an
nounced to open Sept. 9. In connection
with the school will be the following
departments: The college of liberal
arts, college of fine arts, college OF
laws. college of medicine, college of
dentistry. musical conservatory and
Barton. These are all schools for girls.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-04-23
DUBUQUE Safe Robbed,

Dubuque, April 23.-Yesterday after
noon. between the hours of IL and /
o'clock, the safe in the Office of DR.. See
man. in the Lincoln building on Eighth
street, was robbed of $40 in cash. The
robbery took place while DR.. Seeman
was absent
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-04-23
GOOD RAINS IN EASTERN IOWA
A Number Of Towns in Eastern Part o
Receive Fine Showers.

Receive Fine Showers.
Special to Times Republican.
Clinton, April 23-This city was Wis
tied by a fine rain yesterday, the water
falling in torrents for about an hour.
Coming at the time it did, when the
dust was being blown in clouds in all
parts of the city. the rain was a bless
ing. Reports of good showers have been
received from all stations on the
Northwestern as far west as Belle
Plaine.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-04-23
Her Burns We're Fatal.

Creston, April 23.-Mrs. Thomas
Dumphy. of Highland township, whose
clothes caught fire while burning RUB
bish near her house, has died from her
injuries. She leaves seven children.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-04-23
Very Low Rates to Los Angeles, Cal.
and Return

Via the Northwestern line Tickets will
be sold April 20 to 81, inclusive, limited
to return until June %. inclusive, on
account convention of Federation of
.Women's Clubs. Thru drawing room
and tourist slAaninr cars datIpN par
to agents Chicago & Northwestern
Railway.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-04-23
Death Of NJ. Dawson.

Special to Times Republican.
Pocahontas, April 23.-N. Dawson, of
this place, died yesterday of typhoid
fever. His daughter Cora, of Peoria.
ILL.,, arrived few hours too late to see
her father alive.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-04-23
VIOLATED GAME LAW.
Sioux City Woman Fined for Having
Bass in Her Possession.

Sioux City, April ga deputy war
den yesterday secured the first con-
viction for violation of the new game
laws Mary Teller who was arrested
for having in her possession black
bass out of season, entered a plea of
guilty and was fined SIS. A determined
effort will be made to break up illegal
SEEMING and fishing in the Sioux river.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-04-23
AGAINST REEsE's CANDIDACY.
keb Miners DO Not Favor Abba Mans
Conversational Boom,

Congressional Boom.
Keb, April "a canvass of the
miners of this place reveals the senti-
ment that they do not favor the idea
of John P. Reese of Abba, president of
district No. 10. United Mine Workers of
America, becoming a candidate for
congress from the Sixth district. They
say he can not serve them in the capa-
city of an officer of the u w. M. A. and
at the same time spend his time IN
Washington.