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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-12-23
A Man Who Gets Himself Leg
ally Executed Invalidates
His Insurance
SUPREME COURT DECISION
Justice Brewers Opinion Delivered in
the Case of M. Burt Against lnsur-
ance Company-Burt Executed for
Murder of His Wife to Whom His
Policy Was Payable.

Washington, Dec. 23.-The question
of the effect of murder upon a life in
surance policy when issued upon the life
of the murderer has been passed upon
by the United States supreme court in
an opinion delivered by Justice Brew
er. The case in which the opinion was
the Union Central Life Insurance Com
pany. William NJ. Burt, of Travis
county, Texas, was the name of the
man insured. His policy was made pay
able to his wife, Anna NJ. Burt, and in
case of her death to his executors. Dur
ing the following year Burt's wife died
and he was afterward charged with
her murder and was found guilty and
executed. Afterward the heirs Of the
the policy but the insurance company
resisted payment. The lower courts, in
Guiding the court Of appeals for the
Fifth circuit, sustained the protest of
the company and the supreme courts
opinion affirmed the decision of the
court of appeals. holding the policy in
valid on the ground that to sanction
payment under the circumstances
would be contrary to public policy.
Stating the question at issue, Justice
Brewer said it was whether an ordi-
nary life policy, containing no applica-
bic special provisions, is a binding con-
tract to insure against legal execu-
ton for crime; in other words, do in
surance policies insure against crime?
1T can not be that one of the risks
covered by a contract of insurance is
the crime of the insured. There is an
implied obligation on his part to do
nothing wrongfully to accelerate the
maturity of the policy. Public policy
forbids the insertion in a contract of a
condition which tends to induce crime,
and as 1t forbids the introduction of
such stipulation it also forbids the
enforcement of contract under cir
cumstances which can not be lawfully
stipulated for"
Taking up the contention that Burt
did not commit the murder attributed
to him, Justice Brewer said that if that
was true the action could be maintained
only on the assumption that there had
been failure of justice in the criminal
case and he asked IL it were possible
that there can be contract of insur-
ance against the miscarriage of justice.
This, he said, would be in the nature of
a wager. and wager intended to per-
vert the course of criminal justice was
contrary to public policy.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-12-23
Millions Of People

USE CuFIcuRA SOAP, assisted by CUTIcURA
OINTMENT, for preserving, purifying, and
beautifying the skin, for cleansing the scalp
OF crusts, scales, and dandruf, and the stop.
ping of falling hair, for softening, whitening,
and soothing red, rough, and sore hands, for
baby rashes, feelings, and chafngs, and for
all the purposes of the toilet, bath, and nurs-
cry. Millions of Women use CUTICuRA SOAP
IN the form of baths for annoying irritations,
infiammations, and excoriations, or too free
or offensive perspiration, in the form Of
washes for lucrative weaknesses, and for
many sanatiye, antiseptic purposes which
readily suggest themselves TO women.
CuTIoURA REsoLvENT PILLS Chocolate
Coated) are new, tasteless, odorless, eco.
nomical substitute for the celebrated liquid
CUTTCURA REsoLvENT, as we'll as for all other
blood purifiers and humour cures. In screw.
cap walls, containing GO doses, price 25c.
Sold throughout the world. Soar, &c, OISTMRNT,
PC, PILLS. 2sc. Britsh Depots 272S Charterhouse Sq
London. French Depot, hue do IL Paix, Paris PoT-
xBR Dsuo CHA. Corr. Sole Props, Boston, y. 8. A.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-12-23
FELL FROM WINDOW.
Travelling Man Sought Fresh Air and
Found Death

Chicago, Dec. 23.-Leaning from the
window of his room on the twelfth floor
of the Great Northern Hotel to get a
breath of fresh air while he was suf-
fering from headache yesterday. Har-
rison S. Potter. travelling salesman for
a Detroit stove company, lost his ball
ance and fell to the sidewalk. and was
killed.
Altho his body was horribly mangled,
Potter lived for few seconds, and
made an Intellectual effort to speak. The
streets were full of Christmas shoppers.
and Potter's body narrowly missed
striking several people as it fell.
An unfinished letter to his mother in
st. Joseph, Mich, was found in Potter's
room. After stating that he had arrived
in Chicago and was well. with the ex-
ception of a headache, Potter said: 81
guess + will have to lay off writing for
a minute or SO and get a breath of fresh
a srD
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-12-23
DukHoRoRs TO START AGAIN.
Leader of the Fanatics May Start An
other Piinril,, na


Winnipeg, Manitoba, Dec. 23.-W. f..
Christmas, the divine healer and for
mer colleague of Richard Baxter,
founder of the Christian Herald, Lon
don, England, declares that the Dukho-
bors were perfectly right in leaving
their wives, families, homes and goods
to preach the fact that Christ was COM
ing. Christmas has in his possession
hundreds of testimonials on the cures
and prophesies he has made which have
been fulfilled. When asked how he
could justify such course, he replied:
Il am afraid you are like the average
Christian of the day. Read Matthew
xiv. and then tell me, have not these
things corne to passp Have we not a
coal famine here? 1t is needless to re-
fer to the pestilence or the earthquakes
The awful catastrophe at Mont Pelee Is
still fresh with us.
.The Dukhobors recognize in these
the signs predicted which would pre-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-12-23
Saved at Graves Brink.

.I know would long ago have been
in my grave" writes Mrs. S. H. New
som, of Decatur, Ala, IF it had not
been for Electric Bitters. For three
years / suffered untold agony from the
worst forms of Indigestion, Water
brash, Stomach and Bowel Dyspepsia.
But this excellent medicine Gid me
world of good. Since using it can
eat heartily and have gained IS
pounds" For Indigestion, Loss of APP
petite, Stomach, Liver and Kidney
troubles Electric Bitters are positive.
guaranteed cure Only so cents at
George p. Powers drug store.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-12-23
STRETCH DYING MANS NECK.
Desperate Attempt to Obtain Ante
Mortem Statemene is CONTEMPLATED.

Detroit, Dec, 23.-Wiiliam F. Has
kett, who was stabbed by his stepson,
Forrest Wallace, last Thursday night,
is dying of paralysis. A charge of MUIR
der against Wallace will probably re-
suit. The wound, which is on the side
of the head and neck, has affected the
spinal cord, and Haskell has been UNI
conscious most of the time since Sat
urday morning, An attempt will be
made to get an ante mortem state
ment from him before he dies. AS a
last desperate resort, if other attempts
to revive him temporarily fail, his neck
will be stretched by weights to lessen
the pressure on the spinal cord and
bring back a Pickering Of conscious
ness
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-12-23
Office Calendars.

A very serviceable calendar has been
Issued by the Chicago & Northwestern
Railway, for the year 1903. The figures
are large and easily distinguished, the
days of the month and the consecutive
day of the year are both shown; and
the publication is of that solid and
creditable sort which makes it desirable
for business men and manufacturers.
Call on agents G. & N. w. Ry for one
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-12-23
A Cold Nave.

The forecast of sudden changes in the
weather serves notice thar a hoarse
voice and heavy cough may invade
the sanctity of health in your own
home. Cautious people have a bottle
of One Minute Cough Cure always at
hand. 1t cures Coughs, Colds, LaGrippe,
Bronchitis. Pneumonia and all Throat
and Lung troubles.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-12-23
naiIy Tourist Cars.

The Union Pacific runs thru daily
tourist cars between the Missouri river
and the Pacific coast. These cars
leave Omaha at 4:25 p. m. for San
Francisco and Los Angeles, and at
11:30 p. m. for Portland, etc. Five
dollars for double berth. Low rates
row, in effect. Many hours quicker
than other lines. Be sure your ticket
reads via the Union Pacific. For full
call on or address j. W.
Turtle, 401 Walnut street, Des Moines,
Iowa
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-12-23
Better Than a Pla ster.

A piece of flannel dampened with
Chamberlain's Pain Balm and bound on
the affected parts, is better than plas-
ter for lame back and for pains in the
side or chest Pain Balm has no SUI
perior as a liniment for the relief OF
deep seated muscular and rheumatic
pains. For sale by all druggists.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-12-23
ONE CENT A WORD.

Advertisements under the headings
wanted" For Sale" ITO Rent" ITO
Exchange" ITO Trade" Lost or
Found" inserted In this column ONE
CENT A WORD for each insertion.
No advertisements inserted for less
than Is cents.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-12-23
ccl)IIl|l||le3l|e('
III lattIlll((;;IIlll
FOR EVERY
InllO|IIr
Price $I.OO

CUTIcURA SOAP, to cleanse the skin
Of crusts and scales and soften the thick
ened cuticle, CUTICURA OINTMENT,
to instantly allay itching, infamma-
ton, and irritation, and soothe and heal,
and CUTICURA RESOLVENT PILLS,
tocool and cleanse the blood. A SINGLE
SET Of these great skin curatives is
often sufficient to cure the most tortur-
ing, disfiguring, itching, burning, bleed
ing, crusted, scaly, and pimply skin,
scalp, and blood humours, with loss OF
hair. when all else fails.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-12-23

For Saie-A clean stock of hardware
located in good thriving town of about
600 inhabitants; two railroads; good
farming country around: stock Of about
$500: good reason for selling. Address
lock box IS, Dumont, Ia
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-12-23

Wantcd-Young man in architects
once; must have some knowledge Of
The business. Prescott & Co.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-12-23
Iowa State Teachers Association Des
Moines, la, Dec. 80. Jan. 2, 1903.

One fare and a third for the round
trip via Chicago Great Western Rail-
way. Tickets on sale Dec. 80, 1902.
Good to return Jan. 2, 1908. For further
information apply to J. A. Ellis. Ticket
Agent, Marshalltown, Ia.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-12-23
WANTED.

Wanted-Good second hand L. c.
Smith or Parker shot gun. Address
box 35s, city.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-12-23
FoR SALE.

For SaIe--Nice clean stock of grocer
aes; invoice about $1,000. Inquire over
IL West Main street.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-12-23

For Saie-A span of sorrel colts, COM
ing three and four, and broke to drive.
q. r, Bobsin, Gilman, Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-12-23

Misunderstanding salesman north
ern Iowa and southern Minnesota.
Established trade preferred; commits
sion and, salary; only reliable parties
need apply. Address &c" care T.-R.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-12-23

For SaIe-Two farms near this city, a
few desirable houses very cheap, and
many lots in Sunnyside and Delano
Park No others in city of equal value
SO cheap Convenient to business. city
water and sewer; on high ground. Terms
easy; prices from $3.50 to $500. Now,
good time to buy for homes or specu-
lation. Delano 7. Smith. court house.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-12-23
c. & N. w. RAILWAY.
CHICAGO GREAT WESTERN ~.
Maple Leaf Route.
TR AINE EOTITH

TRAINS SOUTH
No. D. NJ q K.C. Limited. -. SOFA M
No. u, M, st. j. & X. O. Express $50 M
No. Southwestern Express Z. 40 ~
TRAINS NORTH s. EAST
No. Twin City & Chicago Speed. 400 am
No. ST. Paul B. Chicago Exp -. 1o3l u
No. q Twin City & Chicago Linz. 1910 m
All trains daily
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-12-23

For Sale-On easy terms, new and
second hand billiard and pool tables,
bowling alleys. cigar store and bank
fixtures at the Iowa branch of the
Brunswick Bake Collender Co. Adj
dress T. D. McEiroy. state agent, Mar
shailtown, Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-12-23

Wanted--Men to learn barber trade.
A practical and scientific course by ex-
pert instructions, free work, lectures.
etc. Years saved, tools presented wages
Saturdays. board provided. positions
numerous. Catolog mailed free. Moler
Barber College, Chicago, Ill.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-12-23

Oil FieIds-If you are looking for
ground floor propositions in the great
oil and gas fields of southeastern KAN
sas-write us for full information. We
are owners of some of the best oil lands
and leases in this great oil producing
country We promote companies ana
develop lands. Address The Allen
County Investment Co. Qncorporated)
lola, Kansas.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-12-23
TO RENT.
MIS- ELAN Eous.

viavi, the way to health; 100 North
Fourth street.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1902-05-03
The Beer Question Solved

Commencing today and contin-
,ing with the close of the holidays
We will supply families, clubs and
individuals regardless of their re-
ligion or politics Lager Beer in
quart bottles at the low price of Is
cents per bottle. We have only
standard brands in stock and intend
to give our customers the privilege
of buying quarts from us at the
same price that pints cost at any
other saloon in Anadarko. Come and
select from Anheuser's, Pabst, Dick
Bros, or Schrenagels. Our stock
of Wines and Liquors were selected
especially for the holiday trade anC
will be sold at corresponding low
prices. s5tt
| The "Great Rock Island Saloon
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1902-05-03
J. T. Moore sntertaIns.

y. - mOOTe -lleTNdlnSs
j. L. Moore the popular real estate
man gave a stag party last night,
which the boys voted, the SWEETEST
event of the season. j. L. is an
ideal host and when in the wee sma
hours of the morn the guests bid
their genial host good night, it was
with feeling of satisfaction that
is only realized when the inner man
has fully satiated. The evening
was spent in innocent games and
story telling and even an Elk would
have felt honored to have been
there. Those present were, Dyke
Ballinger, Fred Pfaff, Bert Moore,
Judge Crum, Judge Wimberley
Dorsey Kreitzer, Mr.. Beall, Jake
Babler, Bert Dixon, Berry Ran.
dolph, Harry Edwards, p. p. Shaw
and the host.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1902-05-03
W. Il. Matheny Entertalns.

Owing to lack of space we were
unable to mention in yesterdays pa
per, the meeting of the Ladies
Euehre Club at Mrs. Ivan Matthew
les Thursday afternoon. The usual
pleasant time was enjoyed by those
present for Mrs. Matheny as
hostess has that pleasing faculty of
making everyone feel at home. The
prize lovely piece of silverware
was won by Mrs. Henry Sutter who
in cutting tie with Mrs. Berry
Randolph was the fortunate party.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1902-05-03
Notice


To whom 1t may concern:
Notice is hereby given thatI. Peter Herber
have this day filed my petition with the Clerk
OF Caddo county, Oklahoma Territory in COM
pliance with law. asking for license to sell
at retail. malt. spurious and vinous liquors up
on lots number7 and g. block number L. in
southwest division of the town OF Apache
Caddo county, Oklahoma Territory for a
period of one year and that unless objection
or protest against the issuance OF said
lcence be filed In said Clerks ONCE before
the 10Th day OF April 1902, said application
will be granted and said license issued,
Dated this 3 day of May 1902.
Peter Herber
ADDlicant
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1902-05-03
Official Directory Of Caddo Co

Probate Judge-Charles F. Crum,
Attorney-Herbert ID. Crosby.
Treasurer-W. II. Campbell.
Clerk-Dyke Ballinger.
Deputy Clerk-J. G. Hendr Y.
Register OF Deeds-Wm. l. Lacey.
Deputy Register of Deeds-A. w. KOVniz
Sherin-Frank Smith.
SurveyOr-Charies II. Jones.
Superintendent of Schools-C. w. Turner.
Supt. of Public Health-Dr. c. Il. Hume.
Commissioners-C. A. Cleveland, John Il
wimberIy. Frank b. Farwen.
Judge Of District Court-C. F, Erwin.
Clerk District Court-Ed NJ. Miller.
District Clerk-F. f. Vrooman.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1902-05-03
Official City Directory

Mayor-W. II. DIVERS.
City Attomey-Verde V. Hardcastie-
Treasurer-Bert s. Dixon.
Clerk-W. W. Price,
Street Commissioner-E Bitsche,
Police Judge-M Bristov.
Chief OF Police-H. M. Cleaver.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1902-05-03
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LOCAL NEWS. 2
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In politics audacious cheek and
push are often mistaken for ability.
clap busters and hy-nets at Scott
a. Sons 2OOt4
Mr.. Campbell of the Lawton
Democrat Is in the city.
Vanity Is twin sister to imPu>
sdence.
Look ont for the Star mans new
bread wagon. l91tf
Putting nickel IN the slot is
like pouring water in rat hole.
When you send to the grocery
for bread, call for Star bread. l9ltr
A girl who marries in haste may
repent in cheap boarding house.
Go to Silver Moon Restaurant on
c street for square meals. l9ltf
Most all victims of hard times
are in reality victims of laziness.
Homestead to trade for town
lot. J L Byrne & Co l77tf
Charity begins at home and 1t
never gets away from some homes.
Window shades l5 cents.-Ana-
,darko Furniture Co. l62tf
Bread is cheap. Ingram & HOff-
man sell bread 2 and 4 cents loaf.
No use talking Bill those lap
busters and hy-nets of Scott & Sons
are up to date. 2Oot4
Before you cali man liar be
sure you are right-men use tele-
phone.
Special ten days sale at rednced
prices, of all kinds of millinery at
Miss Cassidy's. l9St1O
No doubt the average married
woman would like to get her old
job back.
Be sure to see the bargains at
Miss Csssidy's Millinery Empori-
am. l9stls
1t does not necessarily take a
lightning calculator to predict
thunderstorms.
Brick house on "B" street for
sale. Enquire of J. L. Byrne & Co
ls5tf
Buy bread from Ingram d Hoff'
man. 2cents and 4 cents loaf.
l95tf
Bread is now and cents a
loaf at Ingram & Hoffman's.
l95tf
An ad, in the Democrat sold the
Racket store on G street. Perry
Miller was the buyer,
Miss Cassidy's great millinery
sale begins today and lasts until
May 10th, great bargains in hats.
Dainty confectionaries and full
line of choice fruits at Earhearts
place on G street. ls5tf
Fer rent-Two front rooms fol
offices over Coopers store building
,on G street. l94tl2
For sale cheap-A good stock o.
groceries, shoes and furnishing
goods at bargain if sold at once
Enquire here. l94tl'
ID. Turner has just received an
other carload of furniture. Cal
and see the new goods. l74'
ceckties bright and uptOdate'
~ tn long you do no not wait.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1902-05-03
X. IS Attention.

There will be 4 special meeting
at McAninch Hall Saturday night
tomorrow night to adopt Bylaws.
Every X. p. is urged to be present.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1902-05-03

1t is best not to call man fool;
lie might be fool enough to resent
I.
Some people live, others merely
sxist.
Oh yes there are several other
bakerys, there is the Star bakery.
l91tf
An unskilled dentist spares no
pains at his work.
Some people would do well to
buy less plug tobacco and more
toilet soap.
No man ever feels that he is du-
ly appreciated.
Have you seen Leach q Peacock.
They handle coal, feed, -four and
grain. If
Flattery makes a man rise-in
his own estimation.
If you want to know great deal
about other people study yourself
closely.
Times goes fast at the spur of
the moment.
Bread fight is now on with In
gram & Hoffman selling below
competition. l95tf
The man who asks your Judge
ment is not apt to accept it.
A stroke of good luck is almost
as fatal to acme men as a stroke of
lightning.
r. {. Earheart has opened a fine
confectionery on G street where
they handle everything in the fruit
line. Is5tf
People who are educated in the
school Of experience receive no di-
plomas of excellance.
VIENNA BAKERY-for bread,
cakes and Pies, candies fruits and
ice cold drinks. Cor. 8 & G. l7otf
"That's what l said Bill that
Scott & Sons have the sweetest line
of new lap busters and nets l ever
saw" 2OOt4
KOAL! KOAL!! KOAL!!!
We guarantee full weight and no
claikers. A trial will convince.
Phone IL. James Brown.
Ingram & Hoffman are now max
ing two sizes of bread, which they
call competition One size sells at
cents aud the larger at 4 cents.
l95tf
"Say Billw be shure and go into
Scott Il Sons and see that new line
of lap busters and nets they have
inst got in. 2OOt4
| J. T. Hill at the Palace Meat
Market received shipment to-day
of green peas, Lettuce, onions new
potatoes, rhubarb and other early
garden vegetables that he is selling
very cheap. 1851
Ask c B Gaunt for prices on ca
seed corn, alfalfa, cane, kaffir corr
cotton seed and all kinds of feed
Tel, 80 Cor. 9Th Il ID St. t
Perry and Farmer are now as
sociated with Mr., A. T. Boys an'
are moving to the Offices at eas
door of The National Bank builc
ing. lSo
Pasture Pasture-160 acres
= good pasture land close to tow'
plenty fresh water. Will be read
to receive stock Monday. Enquil
o+ namocrat Office. lSO
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-04-13
Lost in the Desert"

Lost in the Desert" which will be the
attraction at the Academy of Music this
week, embraces a very heroic American,
a beautiful girl, sailor, and two Juve-
niles. who go through variety of severe
trials because of the Vaccinations of the
most dreadful of stage villains.
The troubles include hairbreadth
escape from burning ship, in which, it
is said, is shown one of the finest scenic
effects ever seen, and divers narrowing
adventures upon the burning sands of
some geographically misplaced desert
which swarms with Bedouins. The villain,
after being saved from a series of dan
gers into which hunger and thirst have
landed him, becomes more villainous than
ever and betrays the good people into the
hands of the Bedouins, whose chief deep
ems their trouble by bundling them all off
to prison on account of the girls beauty.
An Arab sailor proves a good Samaritan,
and the play ends with a number of dead
villains lying about and with virtue tri-
umphant.
There is a mechanical horserace at the
close of the second act, after the Bedouins
have tied the helpless hero to the back of
a wild horse. which usually brings out