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The Washington times., 1902-07-06

IN the East the knowledge Of irriga
tion has been chiefly confined TO
/ the use of the sprinkling pot and
the garden hose, but in the West it
is a science thoroughly understood and
duly appreciated. Hundreds of years be-
fore Christopher Columbus landed on the
shores of San Salvador it was practiced
by prehistoric man in Arizona and New
Mexico. and the ruins of the works are
still visible in those Territories. Since
the dawn of history agriculture has been
carried on by means of irrigation, and
the earliest civilizations OF record were
based upon this method Of cultivation,
as is exempli1ed in Egypt, and the val
leys of the Tigris and Euphrates. AT
last the United States Government is
about to undertake great work of this
character When it is realized that
nearly one-half OF the total area of the
United States, exclusive of Alaska, Is
either arid or semi-arid. some idea may
be had of the task about to be begun un-
der the provisions of the irrigation bill
which recently passed Congress and be-
came a law with the approval Of the
President OF this vast area it is esti-
mated that about 60 .0G0, 600 acres of arid
land may be reclaimed within the next
thirty years; or. in other words, terri
tory as vast in extent as that of the two
great fertile States of Illinois and Iowa.
Thus it will be seen that the enactment
of this law is entitled to be considered
as involving one of Uncle Sans most
important real estate transactions.
Of Far-R Reaching Importance.
Probably no measure so far-reaching
in Importance as regards the develop
ment of this country has been enacted
in recent years as the Newlands irriga-
ton bill. While taking not dollar di-
rectIy from the public Treasury, 1t new
ertheless provides for an expenditure
which it is estimated will aggregate IN
the next thirty years fully s15O,Ooo.00O.
Most bills take the form of an appro-
priation for single year, but this meas
ure appropriates the proceeds from the
sale of the public lands in thirteen
States and three Territories for all time
IN be devoted to works OF irrigation.
Further 1t acts automatically and will
require no further legislation. The en-
actment of the bill means that the vast
area which was once known as the Great
American Desert is TO be transformed
into fertile soil to provide homes Tor
additional millions of American citizens,
and will yield products of untold wealth.
In short, the bill provides that the re-
ceipts from the sale of public lands
The Washington times., 1902-07-06

felt no pain; and then we passed down
the corridor, down the stairs. and into a
light room. There stood Atherton and
pointed to a couch, where they laid me
and passed out and turned my face to
the wall. in hopes he had not recognized
me. But in truth the couch being soft
and comfortable. I did not much care.
but gave something of long sigh and
went to sleep.
The Washington times., 1902-07-06

Method Of Reclaiming the
Arid Lands Of the West
Practiced by Prehistoric
Man in Arizona and New
xicoHundreds Of Years
Before Columbus Discov-
cred Americd-SixN Mil
lions Of Acres to Be Made
Fertile, Now Unproductive.
The Washington times., 1902-07-06

untiring effort during the past forty
years reclaimed about 7.500,000 acres,
but the limit OF this development by pri-
vate enterprise is now practically
reached. How TO continue the work OF
irrigation has been the problem which
has agitated the minds of Western men
for many years. There were both land
and water in the region. the former ly-
The Washington times., 1902-07-06

shall be set apart in the Treasury in a
fund to be known as the arid land re-
clamation fund. This income comprises
the proceeds from the sales of mining
and mineral lands. timber lands. stone
lands. as we'll as arid lands, and aggre-
gates now about 1000. 900 a year. This
money is to be placed in the Treasury
every year and expended by the Secre-
tary OF the Interior in the construction
of irrigation works necessary to make
the waters available for settlers, au-
thority being given the Secretary to
make contracts only when money nee
essary for each particular section Of a
contemplated project Is in the fund The
law authorizes the Secretary of the In
terror to withdraw from entry the
lands capable of being reclaimed. and
provides that each project shall be self
compensatory. compelling the settlers to
pay back into the fund in ten equal an
nual installments their proportionate
this way a constantly revolving fund Is
created which will gradually increase
from 50, ,0OO, 600 TO slO,OOO,OOO annually
until the entire work is accomplished
The proceeds of the sale OF public lands
for the past two years are Immediately
available and aggregate about s6,0OO,-
900.
No Land Monopoly.
In framing the law every effort was
made to guard against land monopoly
and to reserve the reclaimed lands for
actual bona fide settlers. 1t stipulates
that no right to the use OF water for
land in private ownership shall be sold
for tract exceeding 16O acres to any
one landowner and that no right shall
permanently attach until all payments
therefore are made, and no sale shall
be made to any landowner unless he be
an actual bona fde resident on such land
or occupant thereof residing in the
nelghborhood OF such land In the work
OF constructing reservoirs and canals
eight hours is to constitute days la
Dor and provision is made that no Mon
golian workman shall be employed.
OF the vast arid region in the United
States the American pioneer has with
The Washington times., 1902-07-06

One Of the Greatest and Most
Important Of Government
Works and Yet Not a Dol
lar to Be Taken Directly
Out Of the Treasury.
Final Success of the Move
meRt for Irrigation Due to
The Persistent Efforts Of
Representative Newldnds.
The Washington times., 1902-07-06

(To Be Concluded Next Sunday.)
The Washington times., 1902-07-06

TWAS but moment when |
opened my eyes again. and with
that came the dread OF seeing
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-05-03
MAY DANCING PARTY.
Young Ladies Do the Honors at a
Pleasant Social Gathering.

The close Of the dancing season was
fittingly observed Friday evening,
when the society young ladies of the
city entertained their gentlemen friends
at May party in Finkle's Hall. About
forty young couples were present, in
Guiding a number of married people
The Maccabee Harp Orchestra pro-
vided excellent music. The gentlemen
were relieved of all the responsibilities
and the ladies did the honors during the
entire evening. A program Of popular
dances was concluded just il time to
enable the guests to reach home before
the storm. The party was given under
the direction of Misses Della Miller and
Della Parrett, who were in in charge Of
the arrangements, the reception of the
guests and the floor. Card tables We're
rroyided for those who preferred whist
and euche, and the affair was one of
the most enjoyable social events of the
past season.
Mrs. N. Van Zandt. of Des Moines
was the only guest present from out of
the city.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-05-03
PERSONAL MENTION

Mrs. Will A. Brown, of Gilman, spent
the day ir the city.
Mr.. G. F. Capron. of State Center,
was in the city on business today.
Mr. August Nuese, of Pickering.
spent Friday in the city on business.
Mr.. j. H. Batchelder, of Tama, was
in the city today looking after business
matters.
Mrs. August wendt and daughter
Miss Martha, of Dillon, spent Friday
in the city.
Messrs. w. c. and ]. A. Rails arrived
this morning from Chicago, where they
have been several days on business
Mr.. c. e. Quaife went to Grinnell
Friday evening, where he will remain
for an over-Sunday visit with friends
Mrs Michael Harmon left Friday ev-
ening for st. Louis where she will re-
main for q few weeks visit with
daughter.
Mr. Frank Brennecke left Friday ev-
ening for Hartley, Garner and Mason
City, where he will remain for q few
days on business.
Mrs. Riley Adams, of 11ldora, arrived
in the city Friday evening and will re-
main for an over-Sunday visit with her
daughter, Mrs. w. NJ. Petit.
Miss Mabel ellison, of Newton, who
has been in the city month visiting
her grandmother, Mrs. T. S. Gibson, re-
turned to her home Friday evening
Miss Emma Harris and little niece
Ruth Croft, went to Boone Friday eve
ming, where they will remain for an
over Sunday visit at the home OF Mr.
and Mrs. A. L. Croft.
Miss Grace Gamble, of Clinton, who
has been visiting in the city week
as the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Will Ray
mond, returned this morning to heI
home.
Col. and Mrs. S. j. Firestone. of New
Lisbon, o., who have been in the city a
few days as the guests of their cousins.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. e. Smelling, left this
morning for Des Moines and Omaha.
Miss Jessie Struble, of Toledo. was IN
the city this morning. being on her way
to Grinnell, where she will remain for
an overs Sunday visit with her sister,
Miss Grace Struble, student of Grin
nell College.
Mrs o. A Byington and sons, Lee
Grande and William, arrived Friday
evening from Iowa City and will re-
main for a few weeks visit at the
home of the formers parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. William Bremner.
Mrs. Frank Brown, who has been
making her home in Grinnell for sew
eral weeks while her husband. Fireman
Brown, of the Central, was employed
out of that place, arrived in the city
this morning for brief visit.
Mrs l.. T. Epson arrived home this
morning from indianapolis, where she
has been for the past two months
visiting her daughter, Mrs. j. r. Cav
anagh. Mrs. Epson was accompanied
home by her sister, Mrs. Susan Price.
Of Remington, Ind.
Mr. Viii Woo lard, a former COM
positor of this city, passed thru Mar
shalltown this morning, accompanied
by his wife, en- route to Mason City for
u short visit with friends. Mr.. Wood
ard is now employed as a linotype OPP
ertor on the Topeka, kas Herald.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-05-03
Whoopinq Couch.

A woman who has had experience
with this disease, tells how to prevent
any dangerous consequences from it.
She says: Our three children took
whooping cough last summer, our baby
boy being only three months old. and
owing to our giving them Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy they lost none of
their plumpness and came out in much
better health than other children whose
parents did not use this remedy. Our
Oldest little girl would call Justify for
cough syrup between whoops.-Jessie
Pinkey Hall, Springville, Ala. This
remedy Is for sale by druggists.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-05-03
Reveals a Great Secret.

It is often asked how such startling
cures, that puzzle the best physicians,
are effected by DR.. Kings New Discov-
cry for consumption. Here's the Sc
cret: 1t cuts out he phlegln and germ
infected mucus, and let's the life giving
oxygen enrich and vitalize the blood.
1t heals the inflamed, cough-worn
throat and lungs. Hard colds and
stubborn coughs soon yield to DR..
Kings New Discovery, the most in
fallible remedy for all throat and lung
diseases. Guaranteed bottles soc and
ST. Trial bottles free at George Pow
erS'.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-05-03
May 1917. Eadie Music Company.

Word received by Minerva friends
from Beartice, Neb, announces that
Joshua Dixon, until recently of Brom-
ley, who went to Beatrice a few weeks
ago on account of his health, is inn
proving nicely and is so much better
in fact that he is able to be about his
farm looking after portions Of the work
Mr.. Dixon was in very poor health
wnen he left Bromley and friends there
felt that they would never be privileged
to see him alive again. Since going
west he has consulted a specialist and
has been informed that as the result of
a fall. about four years ago, in slipping
on the ice, he undoubtedly suffered a
very slight dis1ocation of the spine. and
that with the proper treatment and
the trouble eradicated, he will probably
be restored to his former good health.
The slight brain trouble that Mr. Dixon
experienced a few months ago, is said
by the Nebraska doctor to be due to the
accident of a few years ago.
->-~-------
A nice line of belt pins In new de-
signs and colors. w. G. Osman.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-05-03
MARsHALLTowN MARKETS.
Quotations on Staple Products Hsving
Market in Marshalltown.

Quotations on Staple Products Heving
Market in Marshalltown.
The following prices quoted are as
nearly correct as it is possible to OBJ
tain from Marshalltown dealers. The
quotations are for prices paid by deal
ers, corrected Saturday afternoon:
CORN.
The Glucose Sugar Refining Com
pany will pay "a cents for old No.
corn or better and "a cents for sound
dry new corn of 40 pounds.
LIVE STOCK.
Receipts today, $50.
Britain & Co. are paying the follow
ing prices for hogs in wagon load lots:
Selected light, 100 to 200 pounds
6.0006.15.
Selected medium. geo to 23O pounds
6.15@6.30.
Selected heavy. over 23o pounds,
$40.
Stays and piggy sows graded ac-
cording to quality after reduction
Rough includes thin old sows, milky
bellies and hogs unfit for packing
Premium hogs must be smooth and
fairly we'll fatted.
All hogs are subject to government
inspection.
POULTRY, EGGS AND BUTTER.
Armour & Co. are paying the follow
ing prices to farmers for different var
ieties of poultry. eggs and butter:
Hens-7 cents per pound.
Old cocks-4 cents per pound.
Stags-4 cents.
Old toms-61a cents.
Hen turkeys-9 cents.
Young gobblers-7 cents.
Guineas-1.5o per dozen.
Ducks-6 cents.
Geese-6 cents.
Eggs-12 2-3 cents, case count.
Butter, packing stock-19 cents.
Swift g. Co. quote the following
prices to farmers for poultry. eggs ano
butter:
Hens-Per pound cents.
Young roosters-Per pound cents
Old roosters-Per pound 4 cents.
No. hen turkeys-Per pound 10E
cents.
No. tom turkeys-Per pound IL
cents.
Old tom turkeys-Per pound 7A
cents.
Gull turkeys-Per pound cents.
Ducks (fat, full feathered)-Per
pound 6la cents.
Geese-5h cents.
Guineas-Each 10 cents.
Butter-Packing stock, IS cents.
Eggs-Fresh 1919 cents. case count
PROVISIONS.
Marshalltown grocers quote the fol-
lowing prices for country produce:
New potatoes-1.oO per bushel in
trade.
Butter-20 cents in trade.
Fggs-12 cents, subject to inspec-
ton, in trade.
POULTRY AND PROVISIONS.
Butchers, commission and cold stor-
age houses are paying the following
cash prices:
Eggs-Fresh; 10 cents, case count.
Eggs-Fresh IL cents. case count.
HIDES, WOOL AND TALLOW.
H Willard, Son s. Co. are paying
the following prices:
No. green hides cents.
No. green hides cents.
Pelts-3O@6O cents.
Horse hides-1.50@2.25
Medium wool-12@13 cents.
Fine wool-9@11 cents.
Tallow-No. Ia cents.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-05-03
ROW FOLLOWS AcoulTTAL.
Mrs. Makepeace Discharged After a
Hearing and Trouble With Nelshbor
Eps,IeS


Hearing and Trouble With Nelshbor
Ensues.
When the case against Mrs. G. w.
Makepeace, charged by Oscar Hartwell
with assault and battery, was called In
Justice Clarks court Friday afternoon
a change of venue was taken by the de-
PENDANT to the court of Justice Burritt.
After hearing in which the troubles
between the Makepeace and Hartwell
families leading up to the striking of
Hartwell with a whip were rehearsed.
the justice discharged the defendant.
altho County Attorney Stone says the
state presented a strong case.
AT s o'clock Friday evening more
trouble ensued between the families,
and a personal encounter occurred be-
tween Mrs. Latham. Mr.. Hartwelfs
housekeeper, and Mr.. and Mrs Make
peace Mrs. Latham alleges that she
was assaulted first, but be that as it
may, Mr.. Makepeace secured warrant
for her arrest in Justice Clark's court
and she gave bonds for her appearance
next Wednesday.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-05-03
WATER DID DAMAGE.
Central Bridge Washed Out on kicka

Reports received yesterday at the
Iowa Central show that quite a little
damage resulted to company property
on the Illinois division as the result
Of the heavy rains of Thursday night
Two miles out of Peoria, on Kickapoo
hill. was experienced something like
a water spout, and so heavy was the
rain fail that three bents from the
center of a bridge crossing a little
creek leading to Grants mine track
were washed away, portions Of thu
track and considerable ballast, form
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-05-03
Notice..

To lot owners in Riverside cemetery,
On Monday, May S, the annual election
Of one trustee will be held at the FL
deity Savings bank, from / to o'clock
%. m. Voting by proxy is prohibited
By order Of the board of trustees, S
w. Rubee, secretary and superintend-
emit
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-05-03
Wants Others 20 Know.

'I have used DeWitt's Little Early
Risers for constipation and torpid liv-
err. They are all right. I am glad to
indorse them" writes Alfred Heinze.
Quincy, Ill. Never grippe. Safe pills.
Geo. p. Powers.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-05-03

We are booking orders for the filing
of cemetery vases and veranda boxes.
VIII see that they are filled in the
proper way at the right time. J. Ii.
Wright, Jr., phones, 1S9.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-05-03
AMUsEM ENTS.
Old Soldiers of the Home Laugh at
Comedy at the Odeon.

In response to the invitation issued by
Manager A. j. Busby, of the Odeon, and
Manager Ben Warner, of the Warner
Comedy Company, nearly 200 old SOL
diers from the Home visited the theater
Friday night to witness the presenta-
ton Of the comedy. after the Ball" In
honor of the guests the company put
on a number of war illustrated song
specialties.
At the matinee this afternoon good
sized audience was present. Our
Boys" a comedy, was the afternoons
hill
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-05-03

Children are in danger in our fierce
summers, when cholera morbus and
other bowel troubles are rampant.
Save your little ones by giving them
Perry Davis Painkiller. Plain direc-
tons will be found on each bottle.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-05-03

Mrs. Fred Hopkins, Jr., OF Tama,
spent Friday in the city as the guest of
her husbands parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Fred Hopkins, leaving this morning for
Spirit Lake, where she will make her
future home.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-05-03
Several Of the Seasons Best Attrac-
tons Coming Next Week.

tions Coming Next Week. u
Manager Busby announces several of
the best attractions of the season for
the coming week.
The Kinodrome show, the greatest of
all moving picture exhibitions which
was here in January, has been secured
for a return engagement, opening Mon
day evening, for three nights and
matinee for the children on Wednesday
at 1850 o'clock. An entire new line Of
pictures will be shown. including
scenes from Prince Henry's visit to
this country the doings of Happy
Hooligan,' etc. Ladies free with 80
cent ticket reserved before o'clock
Monday evening. Prices, 10, 20 and 80
cents.
On Thursday evening comes one Of
the best attractions of the season, ''The
Volunteer Organist." a beautiful pas
toral comedy drama on the same order
as Lovers Lane" and Way Down
East" 1t Is play that combines clean
humor, pure pathos and does not resort
to old stage traditions and is a novelty.
The success that THE Volunteer Or
ganist' has made turnout the country
has proven that church going people
will attend the theater when they know
that, instead of seeing the immoral and
degraded side of life, they will see a
play that not only entertains but also
instructs in a moral way, showing how
deep a man can go in drunkenness and
still thru will power regain his place
in society. The principal comedy role.
"Ebb Utter" will be impersonated by
Felix Haney, whose creation of the
part of ''Hi Holler" in "Way Down
East" has made him one of Americas
greatest characters.
On Saturday May 10, the young ro-
mantle actor, Sanford Dodge, and his
excellent company will present "The
Three Musketeers. Mr.. Dodge has
won for himself merited reputation
as tragic and romantic actor, and as
D. Artagnan he is especially good
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-05-03

Miss Lena Hammer arrived home
Friday evening from Kellogg. where
she has been for the past two weeks,
since the death of her grandfather, the
late W. c. Florer.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-05-03
Notice.

1t shall not be lawful for any person
to sell, keep or offer for SALE any cam
non or dynamite fire-crackers exceed
ing five and one half inches in length,
within this city; and any person vio-
lating the provisions of this section
shall be deemed guilty of a INSIDE
meanor.
L. B. JONES,
MpVOr
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-05-03

Two strangers of the hobo variety
were before the mayor this morning
having been arrested by officer Clark
for intoxication. Six days each on the
rock pile was the penalty imposed.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-05-03

Mrs. Ira Kemble arrived home this
morning from Oskalosa, where she was
called two weeks ago because of the
illness of her father the late w. w.
Haskell
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-05-03

Word from Chicago announces that
Mr.. Charles Broadhead, who has been
employed in the offices of the American
Express Company in that city for sew
eral years has received the appoint
ment as agent of the company at
Pueblo Colo, and will soon move his
family to that city.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-05-03

Another shower at l n. m. added %
Of an inch to the rainfall, which has
been abundant during the past week
The temperature Friday reached IS,
and So was the lowest during the night
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-05-03

4 box of Bromo-Lax Contains no
ouinine), costing % cents at your drug
gist's, will cure your colds and grippe
In a few hours.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-05-03

Bridal wreath. Strong plants. three
to four feet high. Cobra and cinnamon
vines, mere rapid in growth than ma
deria vines. j. II. Wright, Jr., phones.
1S4
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-05-03

ing gulches fifteen feet deep and pour
ing into the creek, causing it to over
flow it's banks. The damage will be
repaired at once.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-05-03

Carriage Tri,nmins-Bring your bug
gy and have IT trimmed and a new
tcp. Ffrst-class work. C. Il. Webster
rear of 20 and % North Center street.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-05-03

The wind last night blew down one
OF the city's arc lights, at the corner OF
Main and Tenth, the lamp falling to
the pavement below and being COM
pletely shattered. 1t is thought thai
possibly the lightning struck the lamp
at the insulators, breaking them, and
causing the lamp to fall.