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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-11-25
MARRIED slxTY-FouR YEARS.
Mrs. and Mrs. LindIey Hopes Passed
Anniversary Saturday, Nov. %.

Muscatine, Nov. 25.-Another we'd
ding anniversary has come and gone
for Mr.. and Mrs. Lindley Hopes, of
Lake township and they have entered
upon the sixty-fifth year of married
life, Saturday, Nov. %, being their SIX
ty- fourth anniversary. They are both
in the best of health and to show that
time has used him we'll Mr.. Hopes
went into the cornfield and shucked
corn awhile Sunday morning both at
tended church at High Prairie and were
congratulated there by many friends
who rejoice to know that they are en-
Toying their advanced years SO much.
Mr.. Hopes is 81, and Mrs. Hopes Is "a.
They have lived on the same farm for
more than forty years. They are IN
communication by telephone with their
neighbors and children and received
congratulations over the wire Saturday.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-11-25
.ss5,412 sso,5sl

ReDuDuCaH 'e'-A'
Republican plurality, 19O1-sS,ll9
The socialist vote is almost double
that of 1901. In that year 1T was $3.50
on the head of the ticket. This year
will allow the socialist ticket to go on
the ballot without petition, giving the
party over per cent of the vote. Ihe
increase In socialist strength is in the
counties where the large cities exist
and where the trades and labor unions
are strong.
While the socialists have increased
RAPIDLY, the prohibitionists have de-
clined, in comparison with 1901. Iheir
vote In 1901 on governor was lo,eos'
This year it is 9,S16. The prohibition
lists, however, still have more than z
per cent of the vote and are entitled to
a Mace on the ballot without petition.
The county showing the greatest in
crease in the republican vote over the
vote Of 1901 is Cerro Gordo. Its increase
was little more than AZ per cent. Inc
total republican vote OF Cerro Gordo IN
1901 was 1896. This year 1t is lilo, the
increase being 675. Blackhawk county
runs Cerro Gordo close race for the
Tippecanoe club banner, having an IN
crease of a little more than 40 per cent.
The total republican vote In SLACK
hawk last year was 2,T11. This year II
was 1886, an increase of 1,224. Ihis was
the largest actual increase in republ1-
can votes of any county in the state
Based on percentage, Winnebago coun-
ty also had a large increase over last
years vote. the growth being slightly
more than SO per cent. The total repup-
lican vote of Winnebago last year was
LOIS. and this year 1903, an increase
of 425.
Ten counties were carried by the
democrats this year, namely, Bremen
Carroll. Chickasaw, Clinton, Crawford
Davis Des .Moines, Dubuque. Johnson
and Lee. In 1901 the democrats car
ried but seven counties on governor
those that have gone back to the demo-
Gratis this year being Chickasaw, Craw-
ford and Des Moines.
The county that had the lowest DEM
ocratic vote is Winnebago, the home Of
State Treasurer Gilbertson. The demo-
Gratis cast but 1913 votes in the entire
county. This is a falling off from the
vote of 1901, when the vote was 1872.
The following table shows the plur-
al1tleS OIL the coHSIeSSiliSt~ AZ sAAS wa
Gus districts:
First-Hedge, 1928.
Second-Wade, 1,15S.
Third-Birdsall, $3.50.
Fourth--Haugen. 5,023.
Fifth-Cousins, 5,7S3.
Sixth-Lacey,( 1913.
Seventh-Hull, 9,123.
Eighth-Hepburn, 6,S61
Ninth-Smith, 1883.
Tenth-Connor, 1874.
Eleventh-Thomas, 9,13S.
In the Fourth and Seventh districts
the canvass was interfered with by the
fact of defects in the returns from Ger
no Gordo and Warren counties How
ever, the returns from these counties
were such that 1t was possible to deter
mine what the vote was in each, anG
hence the results given here are prac-
tically official.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-11-25
FOUND stolen GOODS
Mystery Of Large Number of
the Robberies in Southern
Iowa Solved
VALUABLE GOODS RECOVERED
House of Negro Searched and Large
Amount of Silks and Clothing Dis
covered-Gans of Thieves Has Been
Operating in That Section for
Months.

Special to Times publican.
Ottumwa, Nov. 25.-The police be-
Ieve they have solved the mystery of a
large number of robberies of southern
Iowa stores during the past few
months. The house of William Boxell
negro, of Cleveland, was searched
this morning and a large amount OF
valuable silks and clothing discovered
An organized gang is known to have
heen at work in this section of the
state and Boxell is believed to have
acted as a fence"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-11-25
TO BUILD A BREWERY.
Clinton Parties Will Erect One at a
Cost of 100000.

Special TO Times Republican.
Clinton, Nov. ga large brewery is
soon to be erected here by Julius An
dresen and August THESE. The build
ing alone will cost 100000 and will be
equipped turnout with modern machin-
cry. Mr.. Andersen is the proprietor of
the Clinton brewery, but needs larger
quarters, and with Mr. THESE will erect
one of the most complete breweries i'll
the state Work will be commenced
soon and will be pushed as rapidly as
poSsible
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-11-25
Asleep Amid Flames.

Breaking into blazing home. some
firemen lately dragged the sleeping in
mates from death. Fancied security,
and death near. It's that way when you
neglect coughs and colds. Don't do 1t.
Or. Kings New Discovery for Con-
sumption gives perfect protection a
gainst all Throat Chest and Lung
Troubles. Keep 1t near, and avoid suf-
fering, death and doctors bills. A tea
spoonful stops a late cough. persistent
use the most stubborn. Harmless and
nice tasting, It's guaranteed to satisfy
by Geo. Powers. Price soc and 81. Tria!
bottles free.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-11-25
REVIVAL AT cREsToN.
Mrs. Hazeiris, the Lady Evangelist,
etirriao u, Religious Enthusiasm.

SBecial 10 Times Republican.
erosion, Nov 25.-The interest In the
revival meetings of the Christian
sh,lgeh here, being held by Mrs. Clara
Is8aelrig. OF Topeka. Kans., and her
singer. Miss Catherine Graves, OF the
.sanle town. is stin very great, tho they
have been running two weeks. Be
sides being the first lady evangelist to
hold meetings in Creston, Mrs. Hazeirlg
IS an eloquent pulpit orator and an
earnest faithful personal worker. which
accounts FOR. her wonderful success.
During the meeting twenty-five souls
nave been converted and baptisms are
4 nightly occurance. The crowds con-
tirue to grow and the church is taxed to
its utmost capacity to accommodate
those wishing to hear her talk. Be-
sides the new converts. Mrs. Hazelrig
has injected new life into the church
and stirred UP the entire religious COM
munity The meetings will continue
two weeks longer.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-11-25
A HUGE TuRNIP.

Union County Farmer Raises One
Weighing Over Eight Pounds.
Special to Times Republican.
Creston. Nov. 25.-The fertility of the
Union county soil has been demonstrat-
ed in the production of a turnip weigh
ing eight pounds and four ounces. that
was raised on the farm of w. F. Stem
kamp, near here. 1t is a common pur-
pie turnip, measures twenty five inches
in circumference and was grown with
no special care in patch of other tur-
nips, many of which weigh over five
pounds.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-11-25

If you are bilious and seeking adj
visers,
Take DeWitt's Little Early Risers,
Just before going to bed.
You will find on the morrow.
You are rid Of your sorrow
That's all; just enough said.
These famous pills do not grippe, but
move the bowels gently and easily,
cleansing the liver
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-11-25
MINISTER'S PENSIONS.
Methodist Conference Undertakes to
Increase Old Age Fund for Care of
PraacherS.

Special to Times Republican.
Sioux City, Nov. 25-A movement
is now being organized among the
Methodists of the northeast Iowa con-
ference to provide more adequate sup
port for their superannuated ministers.
The goal which has been set by the
conference is to increase the support
fund from about $4,000 annually to
about $4,000. and thus put the con-
ference in d position to grant its re-
tired clergymen pensions sufficient to
support them comfortably
A meeting of the ministers and lay
men of the conference was called for
December 10th at Storm Lake, to con-
slider this important question. Other
conferences turnout the United States
are also taking up this matter.
The fund for the support of retired
ministers is derived from four sources.
one is a permanent interest bearing
| fund. which last year amounted to
$5,63s. Each minister in the confer
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-11-25
State Canvassing Board Meets
to Go Over the Recent,
Election Returns
REPUBLICAN PLURALITY 1924
Total Vote This Year Exceeded by 5000
That of 1e01-Socialist Vote Nearly
Doubled Since the Previous Election,
Showing Gain in the Larger Cities
The Congressional Pluralities.
Special to Times Republican.

Des Moines, Nov. 25.-The state can
vassing board met at the capital yes
terday to go over the official returns
from the recent election.
The total vote this year exceeds by
nearly 5000 the vote in 1901. The re-
publican plurality also held up remark
ably well this year. 1t reached the
high figure of 1924, or less than 1000
below the plurality of Governor Cum
minis in 1901. The republican plurality
in 1901 was the largest in the history
of the state. except in 1900, and the
plurality of this year is the largest with
the exception of 1900 and 1901.
Following is a comparative table
showing the total vote in 1902 and
1901;
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-11-25
GAS PLANT FOR BROOKLYN.
Contract Signed With Des Moine'
Concern-Work Begun.
Snenfal tn Times r. n1lhlican

Brooklyn, Nov. 25.-A contract has
been drawn up and signed by the di-
1eotors of. the Brooklyn Lighting Co.
4. II. j. Leckband, representing the
Iowa Light and Heating Co., of Des
Moines, Iowa, contracting for an entire
gasoline plant including some three
miles of pipe, to be laid turnout the
town. The plant is to be used for
lighting the streets, residences and fol
cooking purposes. Mr.. Leckband has a
large force of men at work and 1t is
their intention to complete the plant
this fall, weather permitting.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-11-25
WEDDING AT ELDoRA.
chas. Scurry and Maud Wheeler Mar
ried at the Catholic Church.

Special to Times Republican.
Eldora, Nov. ga happy wedding
was solemnized at the Catholic church
yesterday by Father Couvery, when
Mr.. Charles Scurry and Miss Maud
Wheeler, both OF this city, were made
husband and wife. Mr.. Scurry is the
junior member of the firm of James
Scurry & Co., and young man OF
excellent character and splendid bust
ness ability. The bride is one Of the
best known young ladies in the city,
having been an operator in the central
Office of telephone company here for
several months. The young couple have
a host of friends who will join in wish
ing them a happy and prosperous
life
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-11-25

Cut this out and take 1t to any drug
store and get free sample of Cham
berlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets,
the best physic. They cleanse and in
vigorate the stomach, improve the APP
petite and regulate the bowels. Regu-
lar size, Is cents per box.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-11-25

The Madison Medicine Company has
the exclusive right to manufacture
Rocky Mountain Tea Tea sold which is
not made by us is deception. Never
Sold in bulk Always in packages at 35
cents. Mcbride & VIII Drug Company.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-11-25
Attention. Tourists!

All points south are best reached
via Cincinnati and the Queen & Cres-
rent Route in connection with Southern
railway. For tourists guide, address
w. A. Becker, northern passenger
agent, 113 Adams street, Chicago, Ill.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-11-25
Lowest Coionist Rates.

The Chicago Great Western railway
on the first and third Tuesdays Of No
vember and December will sell one-way
second-class colonist tickets to the
west. southwest and south at lowest
rates yet offered. For particulars in
ouire of j. A. Ellis, ticket agent, Mar
shalltown. Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-11-25
SIMPSON is CONFIDENT.

Five Hundred Rioters From lndianola
Will Go to Ames Thursday.
Special to Times Republican.
Inflianola, Nov. PA special train of
over 500 people from this city will de-
part over the Rock Island and North
western roads for Ames Thursday
morning at 7:45, for the purpose OF
witnessing the football game between
Simpson and Ames. The team goes UP
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-11-25

Lansing. Mich.-Ex- State Senator
John Holbrook of Bay City Is accused
of attempted bribery.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1902-08-22
A FOUND EMPTY.

Disappearance of Two Men in Okla
homn ShrOuded in Mystery.
Guthrie, Okla. Aug. ia grave in
which G. S. Morris, Madison, Kan, who
was reported to have been killed, is said
to have been buried, was opened yester-
day in the presence of 500 persons and
found to be empty. Friends of Morris,
who believed hat he had been muir
dered, had requested the authorities to
exhune the body. kilograms of inquiry
have been received from Morris wife
and from insurance orders of which he
was q member. Norris appeared a
week ago in company with a man who
gave his name as Cox and who repre-
sented himself as a loan agent. On
Monday Cox reported that Morris had
been killed in a runaway accident. h
man purchased a lot in a cemetery near
Orlando, and bought a coffin, which he
buried with the assistance Of a colored
man. The coffin yesterday contained q
cake of ice weighing about two pounds.
Evidently 1t had been filled with ice
when it was buried. The police have no
clue to the whereabouts of either Of
the men.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1902-08-22
MOVE UPON MoRoA.
The American Troop VIII 0oes
Open Campaign Against Hostiles.

The American Troops VIII 0oen
open Campaign Against Hostiles.
Manila. Aug. 19.-The Moro situation
in Mindanao Is considered critical. II IL
believed that American troops Wall soon
move against Bacolod, where the recent
murder Of two men Of the twenty
seventh infantry was plotted.
"A small party of Moros surprised an
outpost of the Twenty-seventh at Camp
Vickars, Mindanao, Aug. IL, and sue
ceeded in killing two and woundfng one
American before they escaped. 1hey
were from Bacolod, which has a strong
fort and other defenses. Bitter oppose
ton to the Americans exists at Bacolou'
and Capt. John J. Pershing of the FIJI
tenth cavalry, commanding the AiherA-
can forces at Lake Lanao, has recon-
mended the reduction of h Bacolod
fort.
Gen. Chaffee, who left Manila Aug. IL
or a final tour of the southern islanos'
reached Z~amboanga. Island or MIN
danao, last Friday. In a conference
With the local commander Gen. Chaf1ee
agreed that unless the American forces
Moved Decisively
against the nOStlleS tney Wouiu ioSc the
support Of the friendly Moros.
Gov. william II. Taft is expected TO
reach here ext Thursday. He lett
Singapore, Straits Settlements, last Fri
day on board the United States gunboat
Gen. Alava. The plans for the recep-
ton TO be given Gov. Taft are most
elaborate.
Father McKinnon, who first came TO
the Philippines as chaplain Of h FIRST
California regiment, and who is now
pastor of the Catholic church in En-
mita, Manila, suggests that when the
Philippine hierarchy is reorganized 4oO
of the younger native priests be sent to
the United States for a years training
in Catholic seminaries. Father McKin-
non believes such a training would i'm
part to them the spirit OF American
priesthood and a beneficial knowledge
OF Americans and their language. He
opose to ask American bishops 20
assist this project financially.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1902-08-22
new TREATY MAN
TARIFF ARRANGEMENT
CHINA HAS BEEN
CONCLUDED.
ShARt11S' MISSION IS fNn,l
CARRIES OUT IMPORTANT srpu.
LATION OF THE PEACE
AGREEMENT.
SHARE MISSION IS f.,..
WILL OPEN Up The NTfRmI
ABOLITION OF THE LINKrr 49,,
WILL ENCOURAGE FOREIcx
TRADE.

Washington, Aug. 19.-The stat. 4.
partment has received a dispatch fror
T.. 8. Sharretts, the treasury ern.,.
who was commissioned by the STATE a.
partment to negotiate a tariff tre.,,
between the United States and Chin.
stating that the treaty was signed 4
the 18th inst, and that he would sn
for the United States on the 6rr
steamer.
The announcement contained IN N,
Sharrett's brief dispatch to the stat,
department brings to a successful con.
clusion negotiations which have been Il
progress for many months for a tars
treaty between China and this oountrr
It was stipulated as one of the feature.
Of the peace agreement between China
and the foreign powers at the close Of
the Boxer outbreak that an entirslv
new fabric to trade treaties should b4
made. This carried out the purpose
Secretary Hay had maintained through.
cut the pending negotiations for an
''open door," the desire being to open
up foreign communications with the in
terror Of China and thus gain access to
the vast markets Of the empire.
Following the conclusion of peace ar.
rangements MI. Sharretts was selected
to carry on the tariff negotiations ia
behalf Of the United States. This selc.
ton was due to his long
Familiarity With the Tariff
a%Patrc a he baa acc;cta3 In tho <r.~
ing of recent tariff Legislation before
congress, and had also served as one
Of the general appraisers of New York
He went to China about a year ago
and has since been engaged in working
out the details Of a tariff agreement
1t was announced about a month ago
that the British commissioners had con.
cluded a tariff treaty with China, and
It was understood at hat time the
British treaty would serve as q basis
for similar treaties with the United
States and other foreign countries. The
state department was advised at the
time that the rates on imports entering
China were IL 1-2 per cen and the e.
ort duties Z IL per cent.
One of the most important provisions
Of the British China treaty was that
a%bolishing the Linkin tax. 1t is pre-
sumed that similar rates are made u
the American treaty, and that the
Linkin tax Is abolished as far as 1t re
lates to American goods in transit. the
abolition OF the Linkin tax will go ff
toward encouraging foreign trade ans
traffic in the interior of China.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1902-08-22
Beers MEET THE KING.
BOtha. Devet and DeIarey
Visit King Edward.

0enerns BOtha, Dewet and DeIarey
Visit King Edward.
London, Aug. 19.-The Boer generals.
Botha, Dewet and Delarey, who reached
London Saturday from South Africa,
left London yesterday for Cowes, Isle
of Wight, to see King Edward on board
the royal yacht Victoria and Albert.
The hour Of the generals departure
from London was kept secret, conse-
Quently the streets were deserted when
the three generals, accompanied by
their secretaries, but by none Of the
women Of the party. started for Cowes.
They were stylishly attired in frock
coats and silk hats. Upon arriving at
southampton the Boer generals were
welcomed on board the commander-in-
chiefs yacht Wildfire by Earl Roberts
and Gen. Lord Kitchener. They i'm
mediately visited King Edward on
board the Victoria and Albert. and
were then taken for a trip around the
fleet. They returned to London last
night. accompanied by Earl Roberts
and Gen. Lord Kitchener, who took
leave of the Beers at Waterloo station.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1902-08-22
TO f. STRIKE.
Plan 10 Resume Work Under RI
lection Of State Troops.

Plan "a Resume Work Under Pre-
lection of State Troops.
Wilkesbarre. Pa, Aug. 10. The M
teenth week Of the coal strike VIII Sla''
with one of the most important moV0
yet made by the operators.
The plan is to esum work undef .s
protection Of the state troops. Is
calling Of the troops to SheEahooda
was to suppress the rioting and guar.
the town. The expected calling -
troops to Duryea will be to prevent -
reference with the workers ana ~
tacks upon the Warnke washery. WIZ
was stopped by the rioters on Inu'
day. ~.
The proposition is simply his, tna.
Warnke Is to operate his wasnery W.
coal guards il 1t is possible, WIN -. ~.
local police II they are capable WIN :.
sheri1's deputies If they are apie' =
with the state troops il necess
It is said an attempt will be maui
start the Maltby colliery OF the Aens.
Valley Coal company to-day 49, WV.
twenty electric lights have been ~
within the Enclosure and fully MY
and iron policemen were
Taken to the Mines
last evening. The electric hgnu =
enatle the guards to be stauoae0
many points and have a clear ''e" as,
al the surroundings. One OF the NV,
superintendsnts of the company ~ -,
questioned. said he was unap'e y,
vhether an attempt would be ny. ..Lte
start work at the colliery. Az -
headquarters some Of the omce.
considerably exercised over the n",a,ns
The leaders of the strikers are no 3
meetings and warning the str'A =
keep away from the wasnery A..t.s
avoid crowds. while peace ana
have also been appointed for the ssI.
purpose. but there is no nou"srds
change in the sentiment OF the o-ork
for they are determined 20 s.op
ut the washery IL 1t is stArteo'
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1902-08-22
Is VERY THOUGHTLEss.

MadisOn Sheriff Throws Bottle Of
Nitro Into the Street.
Madison, Wis, Aug. 2O.-An explosion
which shook the county courthouse and
Jail and broke several windows in both
buildings, as well as in residences for
two or three blocks away, last evening
occurred on East Main street, a block
and a half away from the business
center Of the town. Reports of a boiler
explosion and that an attempt had been
made to blow up the Jail spread rapidly.
and a crowd of 1000 collected. For
some time they were unable to find out
what had happened. 1t developed that
the explosion was that of a bottle Of
nitro-glycerine which Sheriff Burmeis-
ter had carelessly tossed into the street.
fortunately no one was injured. though
the sheriff was thrown twenty-five
feet by the force of the explosion. The
explosive was some which the sheriff
had taken from a gang of ~safeblowers
arrested some time ago.