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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-08
TRUCK FARMING
IN THE SOUTH

Does Truck Farming in the South
cay? Write the undersigned for free
copy of Illinois Central Circular No. 8,
ana note what Is said concerning 1t.
]. r. Merry. Asst Genl Pass'r Agent
illinois Central Railroad. Dubuque. IA.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-08

The Montezuma Democrat observes
that "The Monroe doctrine returns to
it's perch without the sign of dent in
it's armor!"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-08
IOWA OPINIONS AND NOTES.

knocked out too soon!" exclaims the
Washington Press, which adds: 1.-THE
New York board Of health say lemon
juice will not kill typhoid germs in wa
ter unless taken in such quantities that
one thinks he has swallowed both the
longer and shorter catechism at one
dose"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-08

married friends of the disappointed
lover are consoling him by the assur-
ance that he got off dirt cheap.
The Rev. Charles NJ. Sheldon, of To-
peka, is proceeding with the formation
of his life insurance company to insure
Christians who are total abstainers, re-
gardless of the old idea about the good
dying young.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-08

Many women and doctors do
not recognize the real symptoms
of arrangement of the female
organs until too late.
81. had terrible pains along my
spinal cord for two years and suffered
dreadfully. l was given different
medicines, wore plasters; none OF
these things helped me. Reading OF
the cures that Lydia Il. Pinlkham's
Vegetable Compound has brought
about, / somehow felt that it was
what needed and bought bottle to
take. How glad l am that / did so;
two bottles brought me immense re-
lief, and after using three bottles more
I felt new life and blood surging
through my veins. 1t seemed as
though there had been a regular house
cleaning through my system, that all
the sickness and poison had been taken
out and new life given me instead. l
have advised dozens of my friends to use
lydia Il. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound. Good health is indis-
pensable to complete happiness, and
Lydia Il. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound has secured this to me-"
-MRs. LAURA L. BREMER, Crown
Point, Indiana, Secretary Ladies Relief
Corps. II $4,000 forfeit Z osgtnai Of a00ue letter
prcving genufnsneSs cannot b. produced.
Every sick woman who does not
understand her ailment should
write Mrs. Pinlkham, Lynn.
Mass. Her advice is free and
always helpful.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-08

"And now" remarks the Creston Adj
vertiser "the Hawkeye is opposed to
reciprocity, at least to any extent 1t
would be pretty hard for any one to
discover just what the Hawkeye does
want that other republicans in the
country do want"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-08

The Clinton Herald declares thai
Backed up by big navy, the Monroe
doctrine will ever be observed"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-08

Because of the better enforcement of
liquor laws the Waterloo Reporter is of
the opinion that "All in all the English
license law seems to be more effective
in its operation than the prohlbitory
laws of American states ever have
been"
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-02-08

lost limbs. He stated that the House had
changed the rates materially, incre sing
some or the pensions allowed under the act
OF 1890
The report was adopted and further con-
ference ordered.
Mr.. Morgan again called up his resolu-
ton requiring the Secretary of the Navy to
forward pagers concerning the movements
and correspondence of naval officers in CO.
iurnblan waters during the past years.
Nr. Hale's motion to refer TO the Com
mittee on Naval Affairs prevailed by strict
party vote of 81 to Is. The resolution was
therefore referred. and. when Mr. Morgan
complained that 1t would not be acted upon
by the committee. Mr.. Hale replied that il
would not be favorably reported in its
present form with his consent The Senate
then passed the following bills:
Authorizing the promotion of Major VIII
liam Crawford Gorgas, surgeon in the
United States Army. for the relief of Cap
tain Joseph NJ. Simms of the United States
Revenue Cutter Service: providing for the
holding of circuit and district court of the
United States at Kansas City. Kas.: pro-
viding for the appointment of an additionaI
Judge in Indian Territory. and dividing the
southern District of that Territory into two
divisions Tor the relief of the owners of the
Drig oliver Frances and pensions of S75 each
Tor widows of Generals Siegle and Negley.
Mexican then resumed in opposition 70
statehood bill
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-02-08
DEATH OVERTAkES
ADMIRAL W|lDES
Naval Commander in Philippines
Passes Away Before He
Could Reach Home.
EXPIRED ABOARD SHIP At SEA
When Approaching San Francisco
He FOresaw the End and Made
Arrangements for His
Death.

San Francisco, Feb. Rear Admiral
Frank Wfldes of the United States Navy
died suddenly on board the steamer China
yesterday morning. He was on his way
home from China on sick leave, when death
overlook him.
Admiral Wi.des recently has been in
Phippines IN his % service on the n ststiop date sne
ing from June, 1902. From the first the try
ing climate seemed to be too much for ths
SGer bss and Under the strain s OF the
lost strength. until finally the Naval Board
Of Survey stepped in and the Admiral was
ordered home to recuperate.
1t was reported that upon Admiral
Wildes's arrival in this country. II the
sea voyage had brought his health back.
he was to be placed in charge Of Bremen
ton Navy Yard. But the sea air did not
work the cure hoped for. -.
EXPECTED DEATH.
From the time Admiral Wildes boarded
the steamer China at Hone-Kons he failed
steadily. In Honolulu he was unable to
leave his berth. He died February s. at
1880 a. m. The body was embaImed and
Admiral Wilde, was appointed from Mas
sachusetts and his family lives in Boston.
He was accompanied on the steamer BY
Barry and Captain West OF the navy. On
the voyage the Admiral had told his fell
low officers that he expected death soon.
arranged with Lieutenant Andrews to take
charge Of all his effects and care for his
body.
He was dressing on Friday morning when
he was suddenly seized with heart failure
He died within five minutes.
The news Of the Admirars M de death was was
after the arrival of the China in port. and
as the steamer went up. the bay TO her
arr ine snd each @ Of ahe hsd
its flags at half mast.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-02-08
THE LUNCH QUESTION.

So many employees bolt the lunch and
eat what they should not that they room
show the effect in nervousness and lys-
pepsia. This has attracted the attention OF
managers of the big stores and shops, In
one Chicago firm an experiment on some of
the girls resulted IN complete solution or
the que,stion.
The woman that made the experiment
tells the tale as follows: About O year
ago l became alarmed at the state Of my
daughters health. She was employed by a
big firm here and for some reason stead
lily lost flesh. grew very nervous. had no
appetite and could not sleep.
Questioning her. j found she ate but
little lunch. for at that busy hour she was
seldom served promptly and the time being
back. She ate very light breakfasts and 1
could see she suffered from lack of nourish-
ment. l felt responsible for this and finally
got her some Grape-Nuts for breakfast.
Il also got a neat leather case holding
other with cold Postum Coffee which had
been properly made. She also carried a
package of Grape-Nuts. The Postum she
drank iced with a dash Of lemon. She fol-
lowed the Grape-Nuts with some fruit and
In spite of the warm weather she i'm
proved greatly In two weeks ..rne. She
gained IN nesh. her nerves were steady and
she slept sweetly at night. She never felt
the ,. old Weaknss weak from hunger.
office tried 1t. and the effect was so marked
upon all that still others were persuaded.
Finally room was cleared out and the one
hundred and odd girls were served daily
" Win rnvo,n,f G,rapfs,Npts and hot Postum. 1t was
good result and adopted the plan. greatly to
and at a saving in expense" Name given
Dy Postum Co.. Battle Creek. Mich
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Father Refuses to Produce Daugh-
ter Florence in Court and
Judge Sentences Him.
WILL NOT GIVE UP THE CHILD.
Grandfather of Girl Tries to Save
His Son. but the Latter
Is Defiant and Goes
to Prison.


REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Springfield. ILL.,. Feb. James W. Brooks
1efled the orders of Judge Creighton OF the
Circuit Court to-day by fatty refusing to
produce little Florence Brooks in court
Judge Creighton found him guilty on three
charges of contempt and sentenced him to
De committed in the Sangamon County jail
until he produces the child; also to pay n
line of 500 and costs and two additional
ines of $40 each.
As the Judge concluded. Andrew NJ.
Brooks, the father of the defendant. and
he complaining witness in the case. rushed
.lp to the Judge and a1Xiously inquired IL
here were no way of keeping his son from
going to Jail. The old man evidently had
'omme,ced to regret that the legal battle
sor the custody of Florence Brooks had
aiken such a serious turn.
The court informed the elder Brooks that
If his son wo1.d telegraph to Chicago and
request his daughter to come to Springfield
he would gladly sit In the courtroom with
the defendant until the child was produced.
This gladdensd the heart of Grandfather
Brooks and he hurried after his son. who
had gone into the consultation rooms with
mis- attorneys.
Father ard son then met face to face.
The former was the first TO speak. and he
pleaded with his son not to go to Jail. but
to produce the child as commanded by the
court The son was firm and he declared
chat he would go to Jail. but under no
would he give up his dauSh-
ter.
He was then taken to prison.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-02-08
DENIES THAT He is ORIGINAL
OF MARK TWAIN'S Hl]Ck FINN
Barnett C. NJ. Farthing, Boyhood
Chum of Famous Author. Is
Now Clerk of the Mis-
souri, House.
COMMONLY KNOWN AS "HUCK."
BY 4 STAFF CORRESPONDENT

BY STAFF CORRESPONDENT
jefferson City. Mo. Feb. Friend and
schoolmate of Mark Twain. a clerk of the
House oc Representatives. Barnett c. NJ.
Farthfng is known by his associates as
'Huck,' and is generally credited with be-
ing the original of Huckleberry Finn. the
boy hero OF Clemens's sequel to Tom Saw
yer.
Mr.. Farthing is from Paris. Monroe Coun-
ty. the home of Speaker Whitecotton. and
was appointed by him on the clerical force.
Il occupy the highest position within the
gift Of the House." laughingly remarks
',huck,' and then explains tnat he is in
charge of the House gallery.
This friend OF Mark Twain is now Go
years old-two years younger than the dis
tinguished humorist. He has lived in Mon
foe hv,n T"unty = sinee ne lew was child his parents
was boy. Sam Clemens also lived in
Monroe County, but in another part. and
parents to Hannibal in ISL or 1S42.
we Went to Hannibal in lSiS." said Mr..
front. in brick house. Clemens's father
hao frame house, SO you can see that l
am n, not the original Huckleberry Finn.
basement Of the Presbyterian Church. |
was green as could be- and 1t took some
time for me to fight and buy my way into
favor with the crowd of city boys. We had
good times. just as every schoolboy does.
and the poor teachers had their patience
tried more than once with our pranks.
REAL ORIGINAL HUCK.
George Butler was the original of Tom
sawyer. as every one ns the old crowd of
boys Will admit. He had more money than
the rest or US. and could always stand at
the mead OF the class by trading the rest OF
US out OF our credit tickets He was
shrewder and could put W more tricks
than all of us put together.
rom Blankenship, now a prosperous fruit
grower IN the southwest. was the original
OF HIckieberry Finn. l do not mean to
say that he did all of the things which the
Iwain Huckleberry did, but his character
istlcs We're the same. You see Clemens se-
cured rSost of his facts from his boyhood
experiences and then wove them together
In his stories.
Il well remember the time that when the
crowd OF us went out to the island which
- SO well described in Tom Sawyer The
story OF how he went into the cave and
remained for so long Is true. Some of
the boys who were in that crowd are well
known now. Ex-State Treasurer Frank Pitts
was in the cave with US. There were also
George Butler tom Sawyer. Tom Blanken-
ship Ciuckleberry Finn). the late Captain
John Meredith: John Briggs, now a farm
now lives within half days ride OF the
cave; ex-Congressman Bob Bodine, myself
and a few others.
II went over to Hannibal last summer
when Clemens was there. When I walked
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-02-08

| Elately. leo acres, one-haf of which is ii
| cultivation. the rest in forest and pasture
| The lands We're laid out by landscape arch.
ltects, ana are ornamented by native forest
trees. The Notchcliff mansion is "A three.
story stone. containing twenty rooms, all
| distinctively characteristic of the generos.
thirty years ago
The Eliestoun house is another such crea-
non; not quite so large and more modern.
Both are well supplied IN the way of con-
veniences. and the improvements alone m
both places are estimated to have cost ST0.-
oo, The commissioners reporting for the
size characteriZe it as one of the healthiest
points in the state, free from malaria. and
OF a topography excellent for drainage pur-
Options were obtained by the State upon
the properties. These have row expired
but II Is understood that the places are still
obtainablc, If the Legislature sees fit to pay
the price. SlGJ.OdO
SUCCESSFUL EXPERIMENTS
The, two institutions of the kind are main
tained at Galiopolis. o.. and Sonyea. n. Y.
The latter is the most successful, and ex-
OF unfortunates can be made as happy as
their affection will permit. and. at the same
time Improve their condition. The neces-
slty for making provision for an occupation
Tor the patients was recognized at the Son.
yea colony.
A farm and garden are among the most
valuable adiuncts. During the first year the
number or patients was only, 200, but the
products of the farm and garden amounted
to more than Sl4OO. IN the second year
this climbed to s25.GHO. and in the third gear
to $4,000. two-thirds of the cost OF ,1iainte-
nance. Industries are successfully carried
on. In 1901 $4,000 brick were made and such
of them as We're not used in building were
sold upon the market.
The population o: the colony has now ex-
ceeded 500. and the epileptics are now sup
porting the institution, so per cent being able
to work.
In Illinois 1t is thought that provision
should be made TO care for ultimately 1000
patients. An acre per patient is deemed a
proper allowance of land. Casual examina-
ton was made of a dozen sites before de-
Gliding upon that described above
PROPOSED APPROPRIATIONS.
The appropriations for the colony as fixed
by the bill are as follows:
For. the purchase Of suitable site con-
tanning not less than 1.C00 acres....... 500 90,
For twelve dcrmitories. including heating
and lighting. at $40 go each. 1e3 Gl9
For kitchen: bakery and laundry. ........... $500
For industrial buildings brick plant etc. ..2eHOt
For plumbing. sewerage. water supply and
fire protection ........................... a00ro
Eor furniture ....:--............. 20 001
For ordinary EXPENSES for the maintenance
OF 30 onstients for the year beginning
Total $40 0pl
HASTINGS MacADAM
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BY A STAFF CORRESPONDENT
springfield, ILL.,, Feb. lit is probable that
| ihe liionis Assembly this year will enact a
measure appropriating S150OO to establish a
o'ate colony for epileptics. This will be the
hrst institution of the kind in the West and
the third in the United States
should the bill 90 through, the chances
I favor as site for the colony tracts OF land
en- the Mississippi River. near st. Louis,
and rorth of Alton. upon the bluffs over
looking the river and the Grafton branch
oil the Chicago, Peoria and St Louis Rail-
road The matter was first broached dur
ing the Tanner administration. at which
Time the Board of Public Charities reported
In favor of this location.
The bill is already upon the House cal
endar The project was urged at the last
General Assembly. but was brought too late
In the session to secure action. Consequent
~ the bill was introduced again. this time
10y Representative Wheeler of Sangamon
County. 1t has the endorsement of the Ili-
nois hoard Of Charities and of the medical
Fraternity.
STATISTICS ON EPILEPSY.
That epilepsy is disease as general as
consumption, and taint more surely he
Eeditary. and that one person in 500 is so af-
hicted, are facts not generally known. But
these are assertions made by physicians
who have made study of the subject The
figures are nearly as follows:
III On 10 Ju OASIS. Dnb
Reported in 1901 / nal
In county almshouses .............. sS5
in State insane asylums ..................,. 11i
tniidFehS asNlurns liz
Reported by county physicians. 20
Aside from those in public institutions. no
hgures have been secured as to the number
In Chicago. or as to those in private insti-
tutons. or those cared for In their homes.
Consequently the total may be close to
the 10000 estimate. which is based on the
observations Of Doctor Spratiing who is
superintendent of the State Colony for Ep-
ileptics In New York. and who deduced the
/ to 500 ratio from data of the Empire
State
Those who have investigated the condi-
ton in Illinois think Il safe to assume that
the number of epileptics is easily five times
the number reported, or $3.50. This would
be enough to warrant the expenditure for
colony. which would aid greatly in pre-
venting the spread of the disease
ALTON SUMMER HOMES.
The site which thus far has the advan-
tage constitutes the properties known as
and Eliestoun. comprising two
summer homes well known in ST. Louis.
The former is owned by Henry Semple
Ames of st. Louis. and the title to the lat
ter Is vested in Henry S Turner. They are
both extensive. highly improved, pictur- |
esque in location. They contain approxi- |
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-02-08
U. S. CONSUL AT CADIZ DIES.
John II. Carroll Passes Away
While on Leave of Absence.

Paris. Feb. 7.-Consul General Gowdy
has been informed that John ii. Carroll.
United States Consul at Cadiz, Spain. died
to-day of consumption at Mentone, where
he on leave of absence.
The United States Vice Consul at Genoa
telegraphed that Hubbard T. Smith. the
Vice and Deputy Consul General at Cairo,
who Is lying In hospital in Genoa suf-
fering from cancer of dneys. is grad
ually sinking.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-02-08
| rlace died In Kansas City to-day. aged Y years
\ lie will be buried here Sunday by the local Ma
L

lie will be buried here Sunday by the local Ma
sonic ledge.
JOHN BAHL.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
old, died Yesterday at hi. home four miles
from here, The funeral was held to-day At the
Catholic Church.
WILLIAM c. FREEMAN.
Lebanon. Pa. Feb. William c. Freeman
died to-day at his home in Cornwall. He was 81
wears cid and vice president OF the Iacka-
wanna Iron and Steel Company Of Buffalo.
MAJOR WALTER A. DONALDSON
REPI.RLIC SPECIAL.
Baltimore. Md. Fe5- 1.--Major. Walter A.
Donaldson. superintendent Of the National Gem
etery here, died to-day He had been superin-
tendent OF national cemeteries at An;I N. Mari
eta. Winchester. Va. City Point, Va. and
Beaufort
FORMER PREMIER DIES
REPUBLIC SPECIAL
sofia, Bulgaria. Feb. Former Premier Kar-
avelon. who was one OF the regents OF Buga-
ria after the abdication Of Prince Alexander.
died yesterday OF apopleSy.
r. b. JENNINGS
REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Moberly. Mo. Feb. T.-R B. Jennings. aged e5
years. died last night. He had been nbusines'
here seventeen years. and leaves a wife and SIX
children.
DROPPED DEAD IN STORE.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Bloomington. Iil.. Feb. T.-Otto Schultz.
leading merchant. dropped dead while serving
customer at his furniture store this morning
He was AZ years old
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-02-08
Not a Vote Cast Against the Lit
tlefeld Measure, Though Mi
nority Is Not Satisfied.
De ARMOND AMENDMENT LOST.
1t Provided for Annual Returns
From Corporations With $780,
600 or More Capital, Do
ing Interstate Business.

Washington, Feb. THE Littlefeld anti
trust bill passed the House-245 to O-on
roll call.
General debate on the bill having closed
yesterday. the bill was read for amend
ment under the fve-minute rule
Mr.. Littlefieid in charge of the bill Of
fered an amendment to section ], which
was adopted providing that suits for fail
ure to make returns under the bill could
be brought wherever the defaultins cor
poration has place of business"
Mr.. De Almond of Missouri offered the
minority amendment TO this section. pro-
viding that all corporations with a capital
of 100000 or more. doing an interstate
business should make annual returns This
wac voted down-70 to Sc
In the absence of Speaker Henderson, who
is i'll. Lacey OF Iowa to-day presided.
Routine business preceded, the resump-
tion of consideration of the antitrust bill.
The Senate amendments TO the army ap-
preparation bill were concurred in and the
bill was sent to the conference Hull of
Iowa. Capron of Rhode Island and Hay of
Virginia were appointed conferees.
Senate Proceedings.
Washington, Feb AT the opening OF
the Senate to-day. Gaiiinger presented a
partial report of the corferees on the bill
Increasing pensions to ex-soldiers who have
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-02-08

up the aisle after the lecture which he gave
ne did not quite remember me, but | knew
his soft brown eyes instantly. they had
not changed. He dsgraced me before every
body who was standing around.
Yes, ard you used to go with the rest
to steal apples and watermelons from old
man Bishops orchard. he said. was
taken clear back, but | couldn't help it.
enc l vii! Tel! YOU now he talked to n
white-haired lady who was fully as old as
he. She asked him if he did not remember
his OLD sweetheart.
'' 1t can't be you' said Clemens.
' But, just the same II is she replied.
No. it can't be- he gracefully said You
are too young
And old as she was she blushed at the
pretty compliment. Oh tell you that Sam
Clemens is all right
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-02-08
JACKSON sCHRoCK.

P--rIBLIC SPECIAL.
Milan. No. Feb. 1.-Jsckson Schrock died at
his home to-day. aged 80 years.
MRS. ANNIE TALEN
REPUBI.IC SPECIAL.
vicksburg. Miss. Feb. Mrs Annie Talen.
mother Of Professor F. G: Talen. a well.known
musician and instructor, died to-day at the age
Of 81 years. She was native of Switzerland.
COLONEL J. T. THOMPSON
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Auxvasse Mo-. Feb. 7.-Colonei j. T Thomp-
son. aged s. years. died at his home this after
noon at Williamsburg.
JOHN NJ. HOGAN
REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Adrian. Mo-. Feb. John II. Hogan Of this
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-02-08
EXPERTS DECLARE YOUNG SANE
Commission Reports on Case of
Alleged Murderer.

New York. Feb. 7.-Wiliiam Hooper
Young. on trial for the murder of. Mrs Anna
Kingston Pulitzer. was declared sane to-
day by commission in lunacy, composed
OF Doctors Flint. Mcdonald and Dana. ap-
pointed by Judge Herrick
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-02-08
CoNFEREEs REACH AGREEMENT.
Interstate Commerce COmmission Re-
mains a Separate Organization.

mains n Separate Organization.
Washington Feb. THE conferees on the
Department OF Commerce bill have reached
an agreement. The contentious of the Sen
ate in the most important matters have
been acceded to by TIE House couferees
which leaves the Interstate Commerce Com
mission separate organization. All refer
ence to the Interstate Commerce Commits
sion is eliminated. and the statistical bu-
reaus to be transferred are specified as be-
ing confined to the War DEPARTMENT, the
Navy and the Department of Justice.