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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-02-24

5000; steady; heavy, 6.25@s6o; pack
ers. 5.S5(l6.3O; light. 5.40@6.10.
Sheer--Estimated receipts for today,
$500; steady; muttons. 4.75@5.eo;
lambs. $3.50 els; western wethers,
4.75@5.5O; ewes, 4.70@5.45.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-02-24
Duluth Gram

DuIutH, II co n.
wheat-Cash, No. hard, 20; No.
/ northern. 30; No. northern, 7o12;
No spring, 6sia. To arrive, No.
hard, &C. No. L northern, 1S; May
74la; July. 75%.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-02-24
Money Market.

New York. Feb 24.-Money was
steady at 2h per cent; prime mercan-
tile. 4Qn4ia per cent; sterling was firm
at 4.S7%@4s77s for demand and 4.S5@
1854 for sixty days.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-02-24
ST. Louis Produce.

ST Louis, Feb. "a.
Wheat-Cash, SIS; May, Si@sl1s.
Corn--Cash. 57ss; May, 5Sl2M5sSs.
Oats--Cash. 4312: May, 4S.
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MINNEAPOLIS Grain.
Minneapolis. Feb. "a.

Minneapolis, Feb. "A.
Wheat-Cash, 72A@72&; May, I2ss
@72&; July, 74@74h. On track No.
i hard, II. No. l northern, 72A d74a;
No. northern, 71@71A.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-02-24
LIVERPOOL Gram.

Liverpool Feb "a.
wheat-ouiet; spot 1d@6s ID;
March, 6s Id: May. 6s Id
corn-steady; spot, IS 1da5s 21sd;
March, 5s I'D; May, 5s 11sd.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-02-24
Peoria Produce.

Peoria, Feb. "a.
Corn--Lower No. 3, 81.
Oats--Lower, No. white, 43.
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Milwaukee Grain.

MILWAUKEE,, Feb. "a.
wheat-Weak, No. ] northern, 75R
No. 2 northern, TAX as; May, 1874.
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Chicago Produce.

Chicago Feb. "a.
Pork-February 1880; May. 1885.
Lard-February 9.l7h; May, 9.371a
Ribs-February. s.321a; May, S.42h
Rye-56
Barley-5sG63.
Flax-1.65.
Timothy-6.5o.
Clover-9.00.
Butter-Steady; creameries, 1s@2s:
dairies. 1924.
Eggs-Much easier: &c.
Poultry Steady; turkeys. lo@14is;
chickens, S91oia.
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Visible Supply.

Chicago. Feb. 24.-Visihle supply:
Wheat 54.3S5.00o bushels; corn, 1879,
O00, oats, 4.06i,0o0.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-02-24
Now York Exchange.

Chicago, Feb. 24.-New York ex'
change was at % per cent discount.
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NO. "a EAST MAIN STREE
RerAnl iaAER Ia fa1E


This infirmary has been established In
Marshalltown for twenty-five years, where
hundreds OF patients have been treated
yearly, and where every preparation Is made
Tor the treatment of all diseases OF the eye
and ear alone. and all surgical operations on
these organs where necessary for Entropian
ingrowing lashesl. Pterygium removed aud
artifcial eyes inserted without pain; In
cases OF formulated lids and sore and in
famed eyes. as well as liberated. purulent
or gonorheal opthalmia, the treatment is SUI
petior to any other practiced. from the fact
ihatit does not inture the eyes in any case.
Bluestone and nitrate OF silver are generally
used in such cases. sometimes causing per-
manent blindness. This inflrmary has
twenty Eve years in this city. reference of
which can be had by addressing the above.
or for other references correspond with the
business men OF Marshalltown or Marshall
DR.. Wilson is a graduate in his profession
from the Chicago opthalmc college. Also
took n course at the Chicago Clinical School
and Hospital In 1897. and the Illinois Eye and
Ear Infrmary of that city. and as usual. he
will treat cases OF graduated lids one week
at his infirmary and II they are not satisfied
at the expiration OF that time they arc at
liberty to discontinue treatment free of
charge.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-02-24

GEORGE M. CHAPPELL,
Forecast Official
The British naval estimates for 1902
8, introduced in the house of commons,
show total of e 31,255,000, as COM
pared with eS0.S76. 900 last year.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1902-07-31

Keep the pores of the skin open and
in good condition by frequent bathing.
Man sheds his skin just as thoroughly
as some of the lower orders of crea-
ton, but he does it more slowly and
imperceptibly. The cells which COM
pose the lower strata of the epidermis
are perpetually renewed and push up
ward. and the outer layer must be con-
stantly removed. This process, which
is termed desquamation, is absolutely
requisite to the health and beauty of
the skin. The more rapidly this proc
ess is carried on the more clear and
transparent becomes the epidermis and
the more roseate and velvety the skin
tissues which are constantly forming
below.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1902-07-31
Acids and Ink Spots.

Nearly all the acids remove spots of
ink from paper, but it is important to
use such as least attack it's tissue.
Spirits Of salts diluted in five times
or six times the quantity of water may
be applied with success upon the spot
and after a minute or two washed off
with clear water. A solution of oxalic
acid. citric acid or tartaric acid is at
tended with the least risk and may be
applied upon the paper or plates with
out fear of damage. These acids. taking
out writing ink and not touching the
printing. can be used for restoring
books where the margins have been
written upon without attacking the
text.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1902-07-31
THE SIZE OF FAIRIES.
Who Live In the Poetry
of the eliza bethan Age.

of the Ell ixa bethan Age.
Readers of Elizabethan poetry are
familiar with fairies who fashion coats
from bats wing. fans from those Of
butterflies, coverlets from the skins of
snakes. wage war with spiders and
make expeditions on the backs of flies.
Writers have commonly assumed that
such minuteness was the product Of
poetic fancy, which reduced these spir-
it's to q size much below that admitted
by popular belief. but this is an error.
Folklore supplies us with abundant
examples of fairies who can carry no
more than single straw, who emerge
from molehill and make a thread
bridge in order to- traverse a keyhole.
Concordant is the testimony Of Ian
guage, as when the foxglove passes for
being fairy cap.
If a size so reduced cannot allow his
torical Interpretation, still less does
ethnology explain the qualities Of these
fays, who in power do not differ from
their larger cousins. Queen Nab, no
larger than the jewel Of ring, is yet
charged with the functions of a birth
goddess. The least fairy can steal a
bride or q baby; tenuity is of less con-
sequence. since any tiny sprite can at
will assume gigantic proportions. The
fairies who in one canton are repre-
sented as dwarfish in the next may be
described as gigantic.
The contrast. which cannot be ac-
counted for as arising from historical
memories, may be easily explained by
the early modes of conceiving nature.
In prehistoric conception a mountain
might pass for large man, a river for
a tall one, while the inmates of petty
hillocks would naturally be imagined
as possessing form corresponding to
the narrow limits of their habitants.-
International Monthly.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1902-07-31

the worse, 1t Is thought that American
interests In Venezuela can be protected
with the present naval force in those
waters, but, II the rebellion should in
crease, 1t might be necessary to detach
one OF the large vessels from the North
Atlantic squadron and detail her for duty
In the Caribbean Sea. A .tt
Considerable surprise has been occa-
stoned by the showing of the census bu-
reau In regard to the property owned by
the farmers OF the country. According
to these figures the farmers own but 90
per cent. Of the wealth of the country,
notwithstanding the fact that they con-
.stitute approximately one-hah of the pop
ulation. 1t would seem that the figures
answered the question as to why the ris-
Ing generation leaves the farm most ade-
quately. 49,.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1902-07-31
IN THE COUNTRY.

Sometimes the natural looks and seems
the most unnatural. 1t is in the country
only, where houses are not so numerous,
where traffic Is light, where the rumble
of trains is seldom heard, and where the
forests remain In practically the same
condition that they were years ago, that
nature in all It's beauty can be appreci-
ated. ..
This section of the state, in the minds
of many, Is unsurpassed In its natural
beauty. West Stafford is pleasantly situ-
uated in valley. Well-kept farms and
huge tracts Of timber land, with par
italy hidden pond glistening in the SUM-
shine here and there, make the scene, es-
pecially at this season, when all nature Is
robed In green, charmingly picturesque.
The people of West Stafford. young and
oldsare an Industrious and tidy lot. The
trim looking lawns of many, who arise
with the sun and toll until bedtime,
would put their city cousins to shame.
They are not disturbed by the aocumula-
tivetrifies that bother the Inhabitants Of
larger towns, and so long as the weather
does not interfere with the making of hay
and props turn out nicely they seem to be
happy.
Next to rambles through the woods or
fishing for bass In the well-stocked ponds,
there Is nothing more enjoyable to the
'svacationer'' than an hour or two at the
(only9 grocery store. There the topics
of the day are discussed intelligently If
not always In learned manner.
Diamond ledge is one of the many OBJ
jectsof interest hereabouts. 1t is in the
western part OF the town, on land owned
by Postmaster M. A. Cady. Old settlers
say that thirty years or more ago the
land was owned by Captain Farley
Holn1ee, now deceased, and that the cap
tail. Nth others, worked the ledge un.
succaesfuIly In search for gold. The
ledgs = about half way up steep hill,
which has an altitude of about $50 feet
One Is impressed with the deathlike still.
ness and the grandeur of the scenery.
And this Is augmented by the stories told
about the ledge. There are tons of quartz
In the great rocks, and they hang from
inner passages like so many stalactites
The ledge has been visited by hundreds
possibly thousands, of geologists, who
have carried away diamond like speci.
mems Of the rock. Early in the week q
large party of New Workers, spending
the summer In Stafford Springs, visited
the place. They said the scenery was as
attractive as any they had ever seen
Northwest of the hill there is a natura
dam. 1t was this dam that suggested the
thought that the natural often looks un
natural. The dam Is banked with one
solid rock as level as If 1t had been con
structed of brick. The outside of the
dam Is covered with moss, which strongly
adheres to the rock, Notwithstanding tina
great volume of water is pouring over i
constantly. The trees are very tall and /,
light breeze from between the hills makes
them sigh mournfully.-J w. @. IN Hart
ford Times.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1902-07-31

WON'T Follow ADVICE AFTER PAYING
For TIN recent article a prominent
physician says, "It Is next to impossible
for the physician to get his patients to
carry out any prescribed course of hygi-
enc or diet to the smallest extent he has
but one resort left, namely, the drug
treatment" When medicines are used
for chronic constipation, the most mild
and gentle obtainable, such as Chamber
lain's Stomach and Liver Tablets, should
be- employed. Their use Is not followed
by constipation, as they leave the bowels
In a natural and healthy condition.
For sale by E. x. Taft, III. F. Cady,
Stafford; Gardiner Hall, Jr., & Co., South
Wilmington.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1902-07-31

"How long," asked the youth. "ought
a young man to be acquainted with a
girl, Miss Flyppe. before he may ven
ture to call her by her first name?"
How long have you known meT' she
asked in turn.
"About six months"
"Well, If he's the right young man,
that's long enough time"
"Then. Susie"-
"But you're not the right young man.
Mr.. amore."-Chicago Tribune.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1902-07-31
Poison of the Scorpion.

1t is said to be q remarkable fact that
the poison of the scorpion gradually
loses it's effect upon human being and
that man suffers less and less each
time he is stung. One bold philosopher,
it is related. had the courage to follow
out this principle to the furthest extent
and made scorpions sting him repeated
ly until he had become poison proof
and suffered but little Inconvenience
beyond the transient pain of the pune
furp
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1902-07-31

"YoU FEEL BETTER. Yes, I knew
you would after taking cup of that
beef tea, made from Swift
& Co.'S famous beef extract. Now be
good and tell your friends how 1t has
made you feel, and let them feel good to-.
The Chicago Grocery" will sell it to 'em.
1t will be good idea even to tell your
enemies about 1t, and then you wouldn't
have any enemies.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1902-07-31
Ptolemy'. Nuptial Yacht.

Ptolemy Philopater possessed nup-
tial yacht, the Thalamegon, 312 feet
long and 45 feet deep. A graceful gal
lery supported by curiously carved col
umns ran round the vessel, and within
We're temples Of Venus and Of Bacchus.
Her masts were 100 feet high, and her
sails and cordage Of royal purple hue.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1902-07-31
A Genius.

''There goes great genius!' exclaim-
ed the Georgia citizen as tall figure
slouched by.
"Novelist?"
"No, but he reads all the novels the
other fellows write"
"You call that 'geniusT"
swell. If it amt exactly genius it's
the patience of it."-Atlanta Constitu-
ff0n
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1902-07-31
The Little Bird.

Dick-How did you know when it
was time to leave her house if the par
lor was dark?
Fred-A little bird told me.
Dick-Get out!
Fred-Yes. The cuckoo came out of
the clock and called "11."-Philadel-
phia Record.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1902-07-31
Density and Rarity OF Air.

If we'll could be dug to the depth Of
forty-six miles. the density of the air
Mt the bottom would be as great as that
of quicksilver. By the same law cubic
inch of air taken 1000 miles above the
earth's surface would expand suffi-
ciently to fill sphere 100000, 900
miles in diameter,
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1902-07-31
Get to the Point.

The quality of directness is charac-
teristic Of all men of great executive
ability. because they value time too
much to squander it in useless and
meaningless conversation. It is an In
dispensable quality Of the leader or
manager Of all large enterprises. ~
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1902-07-31
A mutton Chop.

Before cooking mutton chop for an
invalid plunge the meat into boiling
ater for about two minutes. BY do
Ing so the albumen In the meat forms
q white covering on the outside and
prevents the gravy from running out
during the process OF cooking.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1902-07-31
Don't Fail to Try This.

Whenever an honest trial Is given to
Electric Bitters for any trouble it is rec
commended for, permanent cure will
surely be effected. 1t never fails to tone
the stomach, regulate the kidneys and
bowels, stimulate the liver, invigorate
the nerves and purify the blood. Its a
wonderful tonic for rundown systems.
Electric Bitters positively cures Kidney
and Liver Troubles, Stomach Disorders,
Nervousness, Sleeplessness, Rheumatism,
Neuralgia, and expels Malaria. Satisfac-
tion guaranteed by A. G. Eaton, Stafford
Springs, and w. P. Fuller, Somers. Only
so cents,
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1902-07-31

Vne XmVGmt1Oh Oh tne StSu"UOhts
Robert Fulton's Clermont, the first
steamboat of any practical value, was
launched into the East river. 1t Is not
known who first conceived the idea of
propelling boats by steam; probably
Salomon de Caus, in 1916. Many per-
sons experimental with steam propul-
sion between 1853, when William Hen
ry of Pennsylvania placed small boat
on the Conestoga river, and 1907. when
the Clermont made it's trip to Albany.
Among them were the Marquis de
Jonffroy, James Rumsey and John
Fitch. These men produced models
which were worthy of the name steam
boat, but the Clermont was the first
steam vessel produced which actually
carried passengers and freight, and Rob-
ert Fulton is fairly entitled to the cred
it of inventing the steamboat.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1902-07-31
Constipation

Does your head ache? Pain
back Of your eyes !? Bad
taste in your mouth ? It's
your liverl Ayers Pills are
liver pills. They cure consti-
patton, headache, dyspepsia.
25c. All druggists.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1902-07-31

Hair-splitting splits
friendships. If the hair
splitting is done on your
own head, it loses friends
for you, for every hair of
your head is a friend.
Ayers Hair Vigor in
advance will prevent the
splitting. If the splitting
has begun, it will stop it.
sl.00 bottle. All druggists.
If your druggist cannot supply you,
send us one dollar and we will express
you bottle. BE sure and give the name
of your nearest express office. Address,
JIG. AVER CO., Lowell, Mass.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1902-07-31
Hai;rSphts

/" have used Ayers Hair Vigor
for thirty years. 1t is elegant for
a hair dressing and for keeping the
hair from splitting at the ends. -
J. A. Gruenenfelder, Grantfork, Ill.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-07-16

and was II years old the Sd of this
month. When n young man he came
west, locating in Michigan. and TWEEN
ty-siN years ago located in Iowa. He
lived on the old homestead, just east
of town. up to a few years ago, when
he bought home in this city. His
Wife died about year ago. The 1ol-
lowing children survive him; Hawley
Elliott and Miss Helen Elliott. of Iowa
Falls; G. ID. Elliott, of New Hartford;
Mrs Bert Lovin, of fIampton: Mrs.
Lizzie Holmes. of Ocomo. s. d., and
Frank Elliott, of Pasadena. Cal. MI.
Elliott WAS a highly esteemed resident
of Iowa Falls and we'll known in this
section. The funeral will be held to-
morrow morning.
James II. Turner. former resident
of Union, Ia, died here very suddenly
Monday morning. He was man about
80 years of age. and for the past three
years has made his home with his sis
ter, Mrs. G. *. Mason, at which place
he died. He had been in poor health
for some time. suffering from heart
trouble. He was a man about 30 years
of age The funeral will be held here
today and interment will take place at
Secor, in the southern part of the coun-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-07-16
FIND NEW COAL FIELD.
Some Good Mines Are Being Developed
Near CIarinda,

Special to Times Republican.
Shenandoah, July 16.-The new coal
field just west of Clarinda is likely to
prove che of the best in southwestern
Iowa if reports from Clarinda are to
be credited. For years there has been
making a systematic search for good
coal deposits believed to be hidden in
the vicinity of the county seat and the
coal development company has natur-
ally made its boring east of Clarinda
towards the Newmarket mines.
They failed to find VEINS worth work
ing but a farmer named johnson just
west of that city has struck the de-
posit. His mine for the past six months
has been yielding about 1000 bushels
per day. Dealers and consumers say
it is as good a quality as can be had and
there is a growing demand for it. Ii has
been found that a solid bed of coal
about twenty inches thick underlies his
surface. Where it is being operated
now the mine is yielding thirteen tons
per square rod, or at the rate of $4,000
bushels per acre. Mr.. Johnson was
poor man when he purchased the farm
and got it cheap. as no one seemed to
want it as it possessed many hills and
valleys.
Other mines are now being developed
near Clarinda and will be in operation
by fall. Among these are the Powers
mine, the Boston mine and the Van
Arsdol mine. The first of these
lies a mile northwest from Clarinda
and the other two are situated two
miles southwest of the city.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-07-16
Ran Awav With the MiIkman.

Northwood, July 16.-Fred Beeman
has been arrested here for abduction
Saturday Beeman and Miss Anna
Holms came into town and secured a
license to wed. giving their ages as %
and IS, and their home as Chenille,
Mimi. They We're married Sunday by
Rev. Frank Cole. Early Monday morn
ing an uncle of the bride from Austin,
Mimi, and the sheriff from Mower
county arrived in town. 1t was then
learned that Freeman was but is years
and Miss Holms a girl of 49, both liv-
ing in Austin. The boy drives milk
wagon and belongs to a poor family,
but the girl has very wealthy connec-
lions and will soon fall heir to 100000.
They induced the young people to re-
turn home, and as soon as they got
into Minnesota the young man WAS ar
rested The affidavit on the lice Sc
vas signed by Charles Beeman, Il
brother of the groom. The friends and
relatives of the young lady are greatly
worked up over the affair and Will do
all in their power to see that Beeman
suffers the full penalty for his UNI
awful act.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-07-16
.H0DS0N IS ACCUSED.
Prominent Illinois Business Man
Held at Clinton for Murder.
Gus Assault.
Charged With Having Robbed
Mrs. Stottlemeyer and Turn.
ed on the Gas.
Evidence Is All Circumstantial.
But Said to Be Highly
Convincing.
Evidence is All Circumstantial
to Times-Republican.

Special to Times Republican.
Clinton, July 16.-A III. Hodson. a
prominent man of Lyndon, ILL.,, and a
former business man of that town, is
under arrest here, charged with as
sSult with intent to commit murder.
the complaining witness being Mrs.
{. w. Stottlemyer, who conducts Il
fashionable boarding house. The evil
Stantial character, yet is most bind
ing and Notwithstanding his previous
good reputation and prominent stand
ing the outlook is gloomy for the pris-
oner who has Il beautiful home in
Lyndon, where he has always been
held in the highest esteem.
The circumstances are as follows:
About six weeks ago, while Hodson
was boarding With Mrs. Stottlemyer.
ner room was entered by Il masked
burglar who robbed her of few dol
lars in cash and u gold watch and
chain. About midnight, Mrs. Stottle
myer awakened and saw Il man ritling
her bureau drawer. She made an eff
fort to secure a pistol under her pill
low. The man saw her movement in
the mirror and turning said NO you
don't That was the last she re-
membered until the following morning,
when she awakened in a stupor. The
room was full of gas and a gas jet was
found open. 1t is the supposition of
the police that the robber, fearing de
lection, opened the gas jet with the in
tentien of asphyXiating his victim.
a few days after the robbery, when
considerable evidence had accumulated
against Hodson, he offered to settle the
matter by paying 500, saying he was
innocent, but that circumstances We're
somewhat against him and that he
would rather pay this amount than be
Inundated by being arrested and tried
on the charge of robbery. However,
his tender Was not accepted and he was
placed under bonds for his appearance
here, ii wanted. On account of the
prominence of Hodson. the matter was
kept secret. The evidence gradually
accumulated against the suspect AMI
yesterday Chief of Police Worrell went
to the mans home in Lyndon, placed
MIN under arrest and brought him to
this city. where a preliminary eNamin-
alton was held. Hodson waived ex-
animation and was bound over to the
grand jury, a number OF prominent
members of the Order of Eastern Star.
Of which society he is Il member, sign
ing his bonds.