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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-05-13
One Hundred Thousand Square
Miles of Territory Addedto
British Possessions
THE EMIR OF kANo CAPTURED
Result Of British Operations in the So
koto and kano Distrcts-EngIish
Expedition Has Proved Highly Sue
cessfuI-Announceme Made in the
House of Commons.

London. May 13.-One hundred thou
sand square miles of territory in north
ern Nigeria have been added to the
British crown as the result of the Brit
ish operations in the SolSoto and Kano
districts, ending in the capture of the
Emir of kano. This announcement
was made in the House of Commons
yesterday by Colonial Secretary Cham
berlain. The new territory will be ad-
minfstered by the government of north
ern Nigeria.
Interesting details have been receiv-
ed here of the capture of Sokoto. March
18th, by the British column commanded
by Colonel Morland. The engagement
lasted two and a half hours. The
British numbered about 500 men, with
four quick-firing guns and four Max
inns. The enemy's horse and foot were
estimated to number 5000 uen, their
rifiemen being armed with modern
rifles and using smokeless powder.
The British camped during the night
of March 18th one and one-half miles
from Sokoto, after a hard march of 100
miles from Kaura, with but little water
and having passed thru difficult
country. AT daybreak March 18th the
British moved out in square formation
toward the valley in which Sokoto lies
Immediately after the British APP
peared over a ridge, the Fulanis charg-
ed with fanatical bravery, undeterred
by n whitening artillery and rifle fire.
They had no proper leadership, but the
isolated bands continued to advance
over heaps of dead and dying. often on
ly individuals reaching within yard
of the square, where, refusing quarter,
they We're shot down while shouting
.'Allah!" with their last breath.
The main body of the natives was
finally routed, leaving remnant of
about thirty chiefs around the Emir's
great white flag. These chiefs We're
defiant to the last, and their corpses
were found hedging the standard when
the British entered the city, which con-
sisted mostly of matched houses. Its
semi-ruined walls extended seven miles
around the place and were pierced by
eight gates.
A few days later the populace re-
submission to Commissioner Lugard, who
arrived March 10th and in stalled new
Emir. The British then retired toward
the coast, leaving Il garrison of two
companies of infantry
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-05-13
whales and Bluefisl,.

The amount Of nourishment required
to maintain the life of a whale is
something which almost passes human
Imagination. AS many as fourteen
seals have been taken from the stom-
ach of a sperm whale, says Nature,
and his ordinary diet consists of squids,
which often weigh several tons. The
whalebone whale simply opens his
mouth and takes in jellyfish by the
wagon load The bluetish also has an
enormous appetite. and it has been es-
timated that it requires 100000 100000
sardines to feed 1,OO0,0Oo000 bluefish
every summer.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-05-13
THE DREADED MAFlA.
Mysterious Band of RIackmaiIers and
Assassins Keep Secret Well. :. :.

llotHeES Weehly.L
There is just as much mystery about
this society in Italy" said my inform
ant, las in the United States. You
might live in Palermo or Messina with
all your neighbors members of the Ma
fla, and yet never hear the word men,
toned. 1t is something that no one
cares to talk about We only know
that money is extorted right and left,
because it is certain death to refuse,
and unless these murderers are caught
red-handed, they are rarely convicted.
A Matiosa never 'squeals' as you call it
in this country. No more will the rela-
tives of a Malta victim help the police.
If they know the murderer, however.
they will bide their time and paw hin,
in his own coin.
The essential idea is opposition to
governmental authority. condition of
the spirit. The Malta itself has no
recognized head. no one to give orders
or 10 pass judgment. The society in
cludes one or two good men; the great
majority are vile. They have an oath,
l believe, and certain forms of proceed
ure, for instance, in the choosing of
one who is to commit murder. Blu.
for entire secrecy, they rely upon each
mans hatred for established law and
the fear of vengeance"
In connection with this it is interest
ing to know that there is no such word
as Malta in the Italian or any other
language. From two or three sources
the writer learned that, according to
the Sicilian legend. Malta is really 4
cryptogram, each letter representing
one word of a five word oath. The first
is mordo meaning death, and the whole
is an oath which obligates the Mafiosa
to put to death by dagger, pistol, or
fire.
Do not put this aside as being too
meiodramatic for our prosaic twen-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-05-13
A Sure Th;na.

It is said that nothing IS sure except
death and taxes, but that is not alto
gether true. DR.. Kings New Discovery
for consumption is a sure cure for all
lung and throat troubles. THOUSANDS
can testify TO that. Mrs. c. b. Van
Metre of Shepherdtown. w. Va. says:
81 had a severe case of bronchitis and
for year tried everything l heard of,
but got no relief. one bottle of DR.
Kings New Discovery then cured me
absolutely" It's infal:itle for Group
whooping cough. la grippe, pneumonia
and consumption. Try it. It's guaran-
teed by George p. Powers, druggist.
Trial bottles. free. Regular sizes. so
cents and 81.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-05-13

tieth century. The whole existence of
this society. lasting now for one cen
tury, is so fraught with picturesque
tragedy, that compared with it's annals.
the most extravagant fiction seems dull.
Every enterprise undertaken by the
Malta is out of the ordinary, whether
kidnapping, murder, matchmaking or
eounterfeiting. Every man in the order
is prepared to fulfill his oath, too, but
he demands an even chance.
From confession alleged to have
been made last year by Malta prisoner
charged with the killing of Catania in
Brooklyn, these murderers are describ
ed as deciding who shall, put man
to death by the tossing of cards. The
elect sit about table, the cards are
shuffled, and one starts to deal. Ace
of diamonds is the fatal card, and the
man to whom it is dealt is given a GER
tain time within which to accomplish
his mission.
By the account OF a secret service
man who stumbled into a Malta crowd
while looking for anarchists. the fav-
orite method is what they call thirty
three" In this death count, the can
both hands on the table, but withdraw
whatever fingers they choose. Each
finger is counted beginning from a GER
tain point and the owner of finger No.
80, is eliminated. He sits by to see the
test narrow down to two persons one
of whom will surely be elected.
Equipped with citizens papers these
Italian outlaws scatter all through
America, Canada, and Mexico. Last
year on nearly the same day. their
bands murdered a merchant in Brook
Ign, burned the house of a fellow coun-
tryman in Hazelton, Pa, and kidnapped
rich citizen of the City of Mexico,
holding him for $4,000 ransom. Thus
far they have not dared to hold up any
person of prominence like Mr.. Rookie
Teller or Mr.. Morgan, but they may get
to it in time
For the most part their operations
are confined to counterfeiting and
matchmaking, their own countrymen.
In pursuance OF these crimes murder
is every now and then committed. The
stabbing of Benedetto Madonna is pre-
else illustration.
This man was associated with q
counterfeiting gang that has engaged
the efforts of William G.. Flynn, chief of
the New York division of the secret
service, for more than year. Madonia's
De Prima, was also OF
the crowd. but is now serving four
years sentence in Sing Sing.
There Madonna visited him recently
and learned that the $1,000 raised to
help De Prima had been appropriated
by the gang" Enraged at this breach
of honor by the Malta, Bennedetto Ma
donia came from his home in Buffalo to
demand the return of the fund. His
wife implored him not to visit New
York. But Madonna swore on the brass
crucifix about his neck that he would
the Malta to accede. The threa:
he probably used was to betray the
whole gang and take his punishment
with the rest. So futile was his errand
that. but for the secret service vigil
ance, it is extremely doubtful whether
Madonias body had ever been identi-
fed If the Malta is mysterious to the
point of uncanniness in it's operations.
hardly less so are those men employed
by the government to hound its men,
hers
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-05-13
Special Reduced Excursion Rates

Special Reduced Excursion Rates
Will be in effect from all points on the
Chicago & North Western Railway for
the occasion named below:
Presbyterian General Assembly, Los
Angeles, May 21st to June I'd.
Travellers Protective Association, In
dianapolis, Ind, June 9th to 18th.
Modern Woodmen OF America, India
napolis. Ind, June 18th to 24th
National Educational Association,
Boston, July 9th to 10th.
Mobiles of the Mystic Shrine, Sara
toga Springs, N. Y, July 18th to 10th.
United Christian Endeavor, Denver,
July 9Th to 18th.
Epworth League, Detroit, Mich, July
10Th to 10th.
B. P. o. E., Baltimore, Nd, July 21st
to 23d.
G. A r. meeting, San Francisco, Au-
gust 18th to 22d.
For information as to rates, dates of
sale, etc, of these or other occasions,
call upon ticket agent of the North
Western Line
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-05-13
Too Great a Eisk.

In almost every neighborhood some
one has died from an attack of collie or
cholera morbus, often before medicine
could be procured or physician sum-
moned. A reliable remedy for these dis
eases should be kept at hand. The risk
is too great for any one to take. Cham
berlain's Collie, Cholera end Diarrh9a
Remedy has undoubtedly saved the
lives Of more people and relieved more
pain and suffering than any other medi-
cine in use. 1t can always be depended
upon. For sale by all druggists.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-05-13

For Sale-Fine improved Marshall
county farm, 100 acres, one mile from
town; Catholic church and school, In
German neighboshood. Fine improved
Marshall county farm, $40 acres. 3h
miles from town. This is snap. 160
acre Marshall county farm, miles
from town, price $50 per acre. A fine
Marshall county farm, consisting of
227 acres, $4,000 worth of improve
ments on it Az miles from town.
Write today if you want this farm. Ad-
dress, Cecil Rogers, Laurel, Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-05-13

Wanted-Teams with drivers, also
tesm drivers to haul coal to take the
place of strikers. Premium wages to
those working during present trouble
and permanent employment guaranteed
to competent men wishing to remain.
The federal court has refrained inter-
ference. Local authorities have prom
ised ample protection. Apply to Wall
ter Wills, Sec. Omaha Coal Exchange,
440 Bee Building, Omaha, Neb.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-05-13
Special General Assembly Train to Los
Angeles

The Passenger Department Of the
Chicago & North Western Railway an
nounces that a special train has been
arranged for account the General Pres
byterian Assembly at Los Angeles, to
leave Chicago 1880 p. m, Wednesday,
May 18th, with through Pullman STAN
dard and Pullman tourist sleeping cars
from Chicago to Los Angeles without
change.
The route is over the only double
track railway between Chicago and the
Missouri river, and via Denver, Colo
RADIO Springs, Pueblo, Leadville, Glen
wood Springs, Salt Lake City and Sac
ramento to Los Angeles. The Special
will stop few hours for sightseeing
at Denver Colorado Springs, Salt
Lake City and Sacramento. spending
the Sabbath at Salt Lake.
Only $50 round trip from Chicago,
with CORRESPONDENCE low rates from
other points. Apply to agents Chicago
& North Western Railway.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-05-13
Half Rates to Iowa Pure Food Show
and Industrial Exposition at Cedar

Via the North Western Line. Excur-
sion tickets will be sold at one fare
for round trip on specified dates for
this exposition TO be held May 7th to
16th,s inclusive. For dates of sale and
return limits of tickets apply to agents
Chicago & Northwestern Railway
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-05-13
a Little Early Riser

Now and then. at bedtime, will cure
constipation, biliousnesS ard liver trou-
bles. DeWitts Little Early Risers are
the famous little pills that cure by
arousing the secretiors moving the
bowels gently, yet effectually, and Civ
ing such tone and strength to the
glands of the stomach and liver that the
cause of the trouble Is removed entirely,
and If their use is continued for few
days there will be no return of the COM
plant.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-05-13

MI. Joseph Pominville, of Saltwater,
Mimi, after having spent over $1,000
with the best doctors for stomach trou-
bic. without relief, was advised by his
druggist, Mr.. Alex Richard, to try a
box of Chamberlains Stomach and LlY-
err Tablets. He did so at.i is well man
today. If troubled with Indigestion, pad
taste in the mouth, lack of appetite or
constipation, give these Tablets a trial
and you are certain To be more than
pleased with the result. For sale at 70
cents per box by all druggists.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-05-13

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. Ad-
dress T. D. McElroy. state agent, Mar
ehalltown, Iowa
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-05-13
For Over Sixty Year..

Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup has
been used for children while teething.
It sooths the child, softens the gums,
allays all pain. cures wind collie and is
the best remedy for diarrhoea. Twenty
Ave cents g bottle.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-05-13

Men Wanted.-Sober, steady team
drivers to take the place of strikers on
freight, coal and delivery wagons.
High wages and bonus during strike.
Permanent work for competent men.
Interference enioined by federal court.
Ample protection promised by authors
ties. Call or write Omaha Merchants
Express CO., i4th and Leavenworth ST.,
Omaha, Neb.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-05-13
Fifty Dollars to San Francisco or Los
Angeles and Return.

Tickets on sale via the Chicago Great
Western railway on May 8 and May r.
Is, good to return on June Is. Stop
overs allowed. Going or returning via
Portland and northern lines about $11
higher. For further information apply
to j. A. Ellis, ticket agent Marshall
town Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-05-13
Get What You Ask For.

When you ask for Cascarets Candy
Cathartic be sure you get them. Genu-
inc tablets stamped c. c. c. Never sold
In bulk A substitutor is always cheat
and a fraud. Beware! All druggists.
Ten cents.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-05-13
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 es.ch insertion.
No advertisements inserted for less
than Is cents.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-05-13

For Salc-Iowa, Missouri and Min
nesota farms. Many choice city lots In
Sunnyside and Delno Park. on Main
Church and Boone streets. Also houses
on terms to suit all. To exchange city
property for lands. Fire insurance,
money loaned. Delano I. Smith, Court
House.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-05-13

Wanted-Girls to make overalls,
shirts, pants, and duck coats: steady
work and good wages. Address, Cedar
Falls Mfg. Co.. Cedar Falls, Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-05-13

Wanted-Competent man to travel
for large wholesale house. Position
permanent. $1,000 per month and ex-
penses. References required. State
age and experience. Address Manager,
Dept. H-3. Box S24, Philadelphia, Pa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-05-13

For SaIe-Whole or half interest in
abstract business. Only one in county.
Fine opportunity for bright young man
with small capital. Address H.. care
Times Republican.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-05-13

and restaurant; single man. Come or
address, Cecil Rogers, Laurel, Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-05-13

Mrs. c. f. Roberts, San Francisco,
Cal: Would not be without Rocky
Mountain Tea in our house. Its8Ha
great family remedy. Makes and keeps
us well. Mcbride & Will Drug Co.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-05-13
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FOR SALE.

For Sale-My feed yard at 10 E.
Church ST.. on account of poor health.
A fine business for some one. G. W.
Schick.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-05-13

For Sale--A hrst-class Pencil &
Mueller 20 key clarinet. Bargain to
right party. Jno. Woodbury., Jr, city.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-05-13

Wanted-Good girl for general house
work, 102 North Ninth st.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-05-13

For SaIe-s2oo phaeton. s65. Newly
painted and in good order. w. c. os-
man.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-05-13

Wanted-50 head Of cattle to pasture.
w. C. Gada, miles east of Marshall-
town
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-05-13

Wanted-A dining room girl and
dish washer at the Stoddart hotel.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-05-13
Farm Lands!

If you are looking for home or an
investment, do not forget that the best
farm lands in the Northwest are along
the line of the Minneapolis & st.
Louis r. r. where crop failures ara
unknown. Good soil, good climate,
good people there. Farm values are
rising rapidly and the time TO buy Is
NOW.
Low excursion rates from points on
the Iowa Central and Minneapolis &
st. Louis Railroads. If You wish to in
yestigate. For particulars address,
A. B. QUITS,
G. P. A., Ia, Cent, and NJ. & ST. L. R. r.
Minneapolis. MINI.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-05-13

Wanted-A night clerk at the Stod-
dart hotel.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-05-13
LOST.
sTRAYED.

Strayed.-From COS w. Nevada, speck-
led roam COW. No horns. Leave infor-
nation at this office and receive re-
ward.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-05-13
c. & N. w. RAILWAY.

CHICAGO GREAT WESTERN RY.
Maple Leaf Routs.
TRAINS SOUTH
No. D. NJ. g. X. .. Limited. SOFA m
No. b. NJ, ST. j. s. K. @. Express $50 q m
No. Southwestern Express. -. $40 pm
TRAINS NORTH s. EAST
No. Twin City & Chicago Specl- 4.09 a N
No. st. Paul & Chicago Exp. 1873 y n
No. q Twin City Chicago Linz. 10. - p m
All trains daily
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-05-13

To Rent-Store room in good loca-
ton, also two suites of rooms suitable
for offices or sleeping apartments. j..
M. Holt.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-05-13
S0RQSIS
SHOES

Other shoe manufacturers Fay Sorosis the high compi-
rent Of Selecting this shoe when they wish to buy
omnend footwear for their families. We consider
their patronage Of the strongest endorsements we
receive.
Soros;s shoes made for every purpose walk
ing going street. and hcuseWear Beautiful creations
in slippers Misses and chdrens shoes made
ON an entirely new principle designed 20 keep growing
feet in shape Shoes for boys youths and men.
dealer does keep them send for @ smens
,The Sharpness Steele by Julian Street with five beautiful
illustrations. Address,
soRosIs SHOE CO.. NEW YORK BOSTON,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-05-13
WANT ED.

Wanted-Good girl for general house
work, 102 North Ninth ST.. Mrs. Mar
ion Gard.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-05-13
TO RENT.

For Rent-Off1ce rooms over Mauls-
by store, % South Center street. form
erly occupied by NJ. II. Haviland, In
quire of G.. w. McNeely.
Arizona republican., 1903-11-04
PHOENIX WATER co.
Actively Engaged in Installing Its
 New System.

The PhOC nix Water company is now employing a good force of men in law
 ing the water mains for the new pipe
 system ana iu making improvements at the power plant. If the pipe con :;aaes to come regularly as expected
 the street force which now consists Of
 about sixty men will be increased.
 The sixteen-'nch main has been laii from the plant to Van Buren street and from t1at point west to Seventh street and diJchins is progressinG south on Seventh street. At the bunc- ton or Van Ruren and Arizona avenue what !s known as a plug has been put iu so a main may eventually be con nected from that point south on Ari- zoua avenue to Washington street. At ! present there is a ten-inch main there now in operation and will for tte present be continued as the main sup
 ply for the city will come in via Van Buren street main. It might be men toned also that q siXteen-inch cast
 iron pipe is a bigger piece of furniture
Arizona republican., 1903-11-04

C. $. Smith. muscle builder. scientif massage treatment. 12S :. 4th ave.