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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-03-03
Clinton County Farmer Admits
He Is Guilty of the Crime
of Incest
ATTEMPTS SUICIDE IN JAIL
Wrenches Bar From His Cot and
Pounds Himself Into lnsensibility-
MoelIer Claims Relatives are Pros
eeutins Him to Gain Possession of
His Property.

Special to Times Republican.
Clinton, March civilian Moeller
arrested last Friday on the charge OF
incest and placed in the county jail
here, made a painful attempt to end his
life, following complete confession OF
his guilt made to Sheriff Moran. Noel
Ter tore off a bar from his cot in the
cell and pounded himself into insensi-
bility with this, infiicsing numerous
wounds, requiring twenty stitches to
close them.
In his confession Moeiter says his re-
lations with his daughter commenced
two instead of nine years ago, as stated
by her. He also says she offered no re-
sistance and that his wife knew of their
relations and offered no complaint. He
says his family want to get possession
of his farm and for this reason have
turned against him and Will do all with
in their power to land him in the peni-
tentiary,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-03-03
Written Man Came to His
Death by Fracture of the
Skull
NOT CLEARED UP
Just How He Came to His Death Will
Never Be Known, But is is Generally
Believed That It Was Accidental
Verdict of the coroner's Jury-Gen-
eral News. "

Whitten, March 3.-The mystery OF
John Longs death Is only partially
cleared up, by the coroners inquest,
which was completed last evening. 1t
develops, however, that Long was not
shot and that he came to his death
by blow on the head, which fractur-
ed the skull Just how he received
this blow will probably never be known,
but the general belief is that liz at
tempting to mount the stairway by the
side of which his body was found,
yesterday morning, he fell and strik-
ing his head on sharp corner was
wounded so badly that he never re-
gained consciousness. DR.. N. c. Morse,
of Eldora, assisted by Drs. Willet. and
Butler of Whitton, conducted a post
mortem examination, and Mayor Knox
acting as coroner in the absence of
DIR. Wills, of Alden, held an inquest,
and, after investigating the cipum-
stances of the death and the nature
of the mans wounds, the jury re-.
turned the following verdict:
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Hardin county on the End day OF March
A. d., 1903 before VIM. Knox. mayor OF
said town. acting as coroner, upon the
body Of John Long, there lying dead,
by the Jurors whose names who are
hereto attached. The said jurors upon
their oath do say that the said John
Long came to his death during the
night of March 1, 1903, by q blow re-
ceived in some manner to the jury un-
known, on the back of the head, which
produced fracture of the skull.
SAM MELICk
(Sipned) HENRY LADDERS,
M. l.. BARNES,
Jurors.
Longs funeral will be held from the
Christian church tomorrow afternoon
at o'clock. The, internent will fol-
low in the cemetery one and one-half
miles east of town.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-03-03
ALLEGES HIeAmY.
Wife No. Of William w. Clark, o
Kalona Wants a Divorce.

Washington, March ga petition for
divorce filed in the district court last
week indicates that man who was,
until recently, resident of Kalona, is
something of a Mormon. Mrs. Mary
Clark in her petition for a divorce from
William w. Clark alleges that when
she married Clark at Richmond, Iowa,
in 1896, he was already the undivorced
husband of Amanda Clark, whose maid
en- name was Amanda Bailey, and
whom, it is alleged, he married several
years previously in Rock Island county,
Illinois. She lived with Clark, in ignor-
ance of the fact that he had another
wife, until a short time ago. She also
alleges that wife No. is now suing for
divorce in Scott county. Three chill
dren were born to Clark and wife No.
2, and in her petition she asks for the
custody of these little ones; also that
the title to the home in Kalona be vest
ed in her.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-03-03
CLEARS RICHARDS
Frank Baird on His Way to the Pen
Says Ex-Deputy Marshal Was Not
Concerned in the Hamilton Robbery.

Creston, March 3.-"Richards was
not with us in the Sullivan robbery,
said Frank Baird, as his boarded No.
lG on his road to TT. Madison for eigh-
penitentiary at that place. Baird was
drought to Creston on No. at an early
/ hour this morning to take a last fare
well of his aged mother before going to
the penitentiary. A large crowd was at
the station when he left. everyone try
ling to shake hands with him. His face
was swathed in bandagss. and he limp
ed slightly, but said tEat his wounds
gave him very little pain. He re-
manned in the smoking room from the
time he reached the station until very
shortly before the train left.
Baird talked freely on all subjects
except those directly connected with
the robbery. He said in part:
II have nothing to say regarding who
was with me, whether or not Bill Rich
ards is guilty of the crime. No, sir;
I'm mum. I'll take my mericine, but
say nothing. No, sir; / can not tell you
how / came to be mixed up in the af-
fair at Sullivan's, but wish to say
am not so bad as have been made
out to be. This is the first serious
trouble that have ever been in, and it
will be dear lesson to me. want to
tell how I appreciate the kindness Of
the sheriff in bringing me up to Cres-
ton to tell my people good by. for it
will be many years before see them
again; perhaps may never see them
again"
Baird called friend to one side and
said: "Bill Richards was not in with
u.s. That is all can say about it.
wouldn't tell them in court anything
about it. If they want to think Rich
ards had something to do with it, all
right, don't care, but they can't make
me give up anything"
Just as the train was about to pull
out Baird bid farewell to his step
daughter. The dog Jeff sprang upon
his master and licked his hand. He
put both his arms around the girls
neck and held her close to him for
space of several minutes, then walked
to the train, climbed aboard and was
seen no more.
Baird's sentence Is for eighteen years.
BY good behavior he can shorten this
to ten years and three months.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-03-03
FROM ALL OVER IOWA.

February, 1902. The demand for feed
ers has exceeded the supply. With the
three packers Cudahy. Armour and
Swift on the market for killers daily,
and this with local killers and specu-
lators operating freely, the yards have
been regularly cleared every day and
prices paid have been as good as at
other markets.
Burlington. v
Burlington and West Burlington peo-
pie are interested in reports which have
gained wide circulation, concerning ex-
tensive Improvements and enlarge
ments at the big Burlington railroad
plant at West Burlington 1t is stated
by people who claim to know whereof
they speak, that the surveys and the
plans have been made for new ma
chine shop, which will equal the old
shop in size and which will be one of
| the most modern and up-to-date shops
in the world. Other extensive improve
ments are said to be under contem-
plation. They include number of new
buildings and eventually the addition
of some 600 to 500 men to the working
force at West Burlington.
Iowa City.
Reports from the various townships
of the county indicate that about two
hundred students took the common
school examination held last Friday
and Saturday. This week County SUI
perintendent Langenberg has been busy
going over the papers sent in by the
various teachers, but it will be some
time before he is ready to make an
announcement of the successful candi-s
dates. He states however, that after
finishing up the papers sent in from
East Lucas, West Lucas, Penn and
Scott townships, he found that about
half of the applicants had tailed. A
grade OF not less than 10 per cent
on every subject and an average of so
per cent is required to entitle person
to diploma which will admit them
to the high schools or academies of the
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-03-03
BACKED INTO THE RIVER.
Valuable Team and Vehicle Swept Un'
dor Ice at Davenport.

Special to Times Republican.
Davenport, March 3.-Another valu-
able team was drowned at the dumping
grounds on the Mississippi banks here
YESTERDAY. The team was one of the
best in the city and was valued at $500.
the owner having paid that amount Tor
ii Saturday. Mr.. Drake, of the Drake
Furniture Company, to whom the wag-
on belonged, stated that the company
had paid $1S5 for the vehicle and that
it was as good as new.
The driver had backed up to the
dump, which Is near the railroad. The
horses became frightened at an engine
and plunged backward, with the result
that the hind wheels of the wagon We're
thrown over the edge Of the dump. The
heavy load then pulled them down and
the horses were drawn over the bank
The wagon went crashing thru the ice
and the tea mwas dragged in also. The
water at this place is about fifteen feet
deep and the entire outfit was ianmedi-
ately submerged. The team made a
frantic effort to loosen itself from the
wagon that was drawing it down to
death, but the struggles only helped to.
draw 1t further in.
One time the horses managed to get
their heads above the water. but were
quickly taken down again by the swift
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-03-03

hastily summoned, carried his wife
into the house. Dr. Wilson was called
and worked over the lady for hours,
but it was not until late in the after
noon that she recovered consciousness!
Since Monday evening she has been
fast convalescing.
Buffalo Center.
| A. NJ. Grinder has rendered his res
| ignation as assistant cashier Of the
State bank of Buffalo Center, same to
take effect the first Of March. Mr..
Grinder has purchased an interest in
the Bank of Borup, at Borup, MINES
ota, and will act as cashier of that in
stitution. =. II. j. Twito, Of Lake
Mills, has accepted a position in the
State bank and commenced work the
first of the week.
Eddyville.
Charlie Lutz of Tabor, was here
Tuesday and Wednesday at the home
of his mother, Mrs. C. Lutz. Charlie
| is a successful stock raiser and has just
returned from taking Il shipment to
Chicago. In discussing the increasing
price Of farm lands in Iowa, he says
his section is keeping pace with the
rest of the state. having recently sold
his farm for s92.5o per acre and rein
vested at about the same figure.
Dubuque.
The population of this city is in
creasing. A directory OF Dubuque re-
Gently published by Hardie gives this
city q population of $4,000. In the book
there are the names of 1908 adults.
a gain of $50 over 1901 and 1,777 over
1899 The population is ordinarily based
upon two and half, but this year 1t
has been reduced to a fraction as there
is an increase. This number is thought
to be the correct one as there has been
a great deal of time spent on the di-
rectory.
Sioux City.
The month of February has been
remarkable one as to the receipts of
cattle at the stock yards, having been
the largest February in four years. In
only one other February in the history of
the yards, the February of 1899, We're
more cattle received here. The total
receipts for the month We're 925 cars,
2I245 head, as against 742 cars, 22.543
head, for the same month last year,
q gain of 1873 cars, 1902 head. There
We're increases in both stock cattle and
killers. Two thousand seven hundred
head of the increase were stockers,
while the buy of the packers shows
an increase OF 2,100 head over that OF
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-03-03
LEAVE FOR MINNESOTA.
Great Exodus of Settlers from Prim
char Seeking Success Further North.

Special to Times-Republican.
Primghar, March "a large number
of settlers left here yesterday for Min
inesota in special train, consisting OF
twenty-five box cars. which have beer
loaded with emigrants' movables. There
was attached, in addition. a passenger
coach for the families. The cars are all
Great Northern, including the coach
The parties are going to different points
in Minnesota, and most of them pur-
chased land last summer. The train will
go over the Iowa Central as far as Hills,
and then be taken over the Great
Northern to its destination.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-03-03
Mrs. Gallaugher's Attorney
Jumps on States Indict-
ment With Both Feet
FIVE ALLEGED MISTAKES IN 1T
This Would Cause Parts of the Indict.
ment to be Stricken Out and 1t is
Claimed Attorney Holbert for Defense
Has Hidden Purpose in Thus At
lacking the Indictment.
,ecial to Times-Republican.

| Special to Times Republican.
| Iowa City, March 3.--The fourth day
of the Gallagher perjury trial, today,
was the first of the taking of evidence
The day began with County Clerk
Koser on the stand for the purpose OF
Other formal witnesses placed on the
stand by the state for the purpose OF
laying the ground for the proof of the
charges of perjury took up the morning
| Mrs. Gallaugher-what the state in
its questions to the jury on their ex-
animation as to fitness 10 sit as jurors
nticipated-brough her two children
into court with her. AS the jury has,
in response to questions by the state
no difference in their decision, the APP
pearance Of the family group which fig
ured so prominently in the murder trial
attracted considerable attention.
Yesterday was occupied with the at
torneys' arguments on the suff1ciency
of the indictment. Attorney Holbert
lighted on the status indictment of
Mrs. Gallagher with both feet and
during the morning and forenoon re-
tanned a considerable interest on the
part OF the crowd which had assembled
hoping to hear some sensational and
possibly salacious testimony from
Charles Holada. Mr.. Holbert argued
with considerable earnestness five allie
cations of mistakes in the indictment
which would cause parts of it to be
stricken out. On the ground Of INSULT
cient traverse OF the allegation that
Mrs gallagher swore falsely when she
swore she occupied the bed with her
husband on the night of the murder, 1T
was admitted by the state that the con-
tention Of the defense was correct. This
paragraph, however, will be treated as
surplusage and will not vitiate the in
strument.
Mr.. Holbert has evidently some pur-
pose up his sleeve in making such an
extensive plea to the court against the
charges in the Indictment. Doubtless
he intends to argue against the adnis-
sion Of most Of the evidence which the
state will offer on the ground that 1t Is
not admissible under TIE Indictment,
and was yesterday feeling his way and
preparing the court for this later con-
tention.
In the opening arguments yesterday
afternoon to the jury County Attorney
Fairchild committed n considerable err
ror from the lawyers standpoint In not
confining himself to q statement of
what he expected to prove, but In max
ing an argument to the jury on the
question OF Mrs. Gallaugher's murder OF
her husband Attorney Holbert, for the
defense, scored against the state heay-
lily by not Directing to this argument,
but by replying to it. Mr.. Holbert left
the impression of having been distinct
ly the gamer over the discussion OF the
guilt or innocense of the former charge
o. murder. He had the fact of Mrs.
acquittal by good jury
to rely upon. 1t also afforded him an
to score Hoiada on whose
testimony the state relies to prove Mrs.
guilty of perjury.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-03-03
Poker Rooms Raided.

Sioux City, March S.-A poker room
in store building at the rear Of the
Stephens block, Fourth and lowe
streets. was raided at $3.50 o'clock yes
terdaw morning by Police Captain Ed
ward Anderson and Patrolmen McDou-
gal and Newell The proprietor, Ed
Parcher, 1919 Ninth street. was ar
rested on a charge of keeping a place
for gambling, and some gambling para
phernalia was confiscated for evidence.
The names of a dozen or fifteen men
who were in the room were taken, and
they were allowed to go.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-03-03
NEWS OF TERRiL.
Thirty Two Families i, That commun
ty Will Move Farther West.

Thirty Two Families i, That commun.
ity Will Move Farther West.
Special to Times Republican,.
Terril, March 3.-Thirty two families
will move from this community this
spring. A large portion of them so to
southern Minnesota, come to South and
North Dakota, and Il few to Canada
All OF them are cool substantial farm
ers, and a loss to the neighborhood.
The Lloyd township central school
located in Terril, has met with the
unanimous approval of all patrons. The
principal, F. Il. Tompkins. has labored
hard to make the school SUCCESSFUL
Commencement exercises will be held
May %, at which time it is expected
that seven pupils will have finished the
school course. 1t will be the first class
graduated from this school. State SUI
perintendent Barrett has consented to
be present and address the class.
Special union services will begin at
the Congregational church Wednesday
evening by Revs. Robinson and Thorn
linson.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-03-03
BACK FROM HONDURAS.
Two Iowans Tell of Their Experiences
In Central America.

Special to Times Republican.
Clinton, March 3.-M,. r. S. Rath-
bun and A. W. Miller, of this city, who
were on the boat which was reported to
have been captured by & Honduras war
boat a few days ago and the passengers
made prisoners. have arrived home and
say the report was hoax. DR.. Rath-
bun states their boat WIS hailed by a
Honduras gunboat and their passports
wsre examined, but further than this
there was no interference and they pro-
ceeded on their way to Honduras, which
is now under martial law, making 1t
unpleasant for any foreigners. The
two Clinton men intended to spend
several weeks in Honduras, but on ac-
count of the revolution returned home
after having spent a few days there.
They were much pleased with the coun-
try, but say American capital and
ways are badly needed there.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-03-03
HOTEL FOR TERRIL.

Albert Smith to Build New Hotel
at That Place.
Special to Times Republican.
Terril, March Sit is now definitely
given out that Albert Smith, Of Lang
don, has bought to lots south of the
Farmers Bank and will build thereon
a good sized hotel. Work will begin
as soon as weather permits. The main
structure will be 24x3S feet with an
L addition 16x24. The town has not
had good hotel facilities since 1900,
when the hotel built by NJ. r. Cruise
was destroyed by fire.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-03-03
m,NEELEY TO SERVE HIRpsALL
Henderson's Private Secretary Will Re.
main With His Successor.


main With His Successor.
Dubuqae, March 3.-Lee ]. McNeeley
who was Speaker Henderson's private
secretary, will remain with Congress
man Birdsall, Henderson's successor
Mr.. McNeeley was private secretary to
Mr.. Henderson before the latter went to
congress. and after his election was still
retained in that capacity. Mr.. Mcneil
ey Will be valuable man to Congress
man BirdsaI on account of his intimate
acquaintance with Third district af-
fairs. Mr. McNeeley has recently been
appointed to the position Of assistant
clerk to the Judiciary committee of the
house, but HIS acceptance OF the posi-
ton with Congressman Birdsall will no
doubt necessitate resigning the COM
mittee clerkship.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-03-03
Big Horse Sale.

Indianola, March 3.-Keeney Bros.
closed a successful horse sale here, at
which 215 head of horses We're sold for
an aggregate consideration of $4,000.
1t was not an attempt at a fine horse
sale, as a large number of farm chunks
were listed, but a large number of first
class animals were put up, and brought
good prices. Twenty head sold for an
average of s215. A large number of
buyers were present from distant points
in Iowa and other states.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-03-03
REVIVAL AT ABEL.
Rev. G. L. Barker, Evangelist, Conduct
ina Large Meetings.

ing Large Meetings.
Special to Times Republican.
Adek March s.-One of the most
thorough revivals that has ever been
held in this town is now in progress.
Two weeks ago the ReS'. G. l.. Barker
came to this place and commenced
meetings in the NJ. r. church. From the
very opening meeting the power and
presence of God have been manifested
All classes are being reached. Sunday
Mr.. Barker preached to a congre CATION
that filed the church to the doors, and
in the afternoon to the largest audi
ence of men that ever met in the city
On Sowing Wild Oats in the evening
the church was filed to the very doors
again TO listen to one of the most pow
erful evangelistic sermons ever deliv-
cred in the city.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-03-03
iowAN's EASY GAME.
Investors in Middle West Caught /,
OREGON Land SwindIe.

oregon Lana SWinote.
Baker City, Ore, March "a timber
land swindle in which number of Hi
nois, Iowa and Nebraska investors have
been caught, has, it is stated. been
discovered at Sumpter. Persons from
these states arrived here recently to
look up timber land, purchased from
a company that had been operating in
the east. 1t was represented, they as
sert, that a large eastern syndicate was
soon to begin operations here and that
quarter sections OF timber land that
could be located for from 800 to 1875
would within a short time enhance
wonderfully in value Some of the in
vestors. it is stated, have been shown
fine bodies Of timber land which they
had selected, only to find that the To-
cater had picked out for them worth
less piece of rock land.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-03-03

current which flows along the bank at
this place.
The current quickly swept the team
and wagon below the hole made. and
that was the last seen of them.
Albrecht Immediately notified MIR.
Littig of the accident, and he fastened
to the place, but there was nothing to
do
The loss. including the team, wagon
and harness, will reach $3.50.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-03-03
Two Were Struck by a Car.

Davenport, March s.-Two people
were injured by the Mt. Ida car in a
single trip Saturday afternoon. One
was the 14-year-old daughter of Rev.
Mr.. and Mrs. Melay, who was thrown
hig hin the air and suffered broken
arm, ana the other was Thomas Con-
ley, who was severely injured.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-03-03
GENEVA WILL INCORPORATE.
Proposition Carries at a Holly Cor
tested EIection

teSteo GIecIIons
Special to Times Republican.
Geneva, March 2.-One of the hottest
contests ever waged in this place oc-
Cured Saturday when the proposition
to incorporate our village was sub
mitted to a vote. The opposition was
defeated by a majority Of sixteen votes.
Both factions appeared to be DESTROYS
to do what was best for the town, but
held radically different views on the
best means to be employed.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-03-03

Very Low Rates to the Pacific Coast.
On Feb. is the low. Central railway
will place on sale special one way colo
mist excursion tickets at extremely low
rates, and continue the same daily to
and including April 80, 1908. Points in
California, Washington. Oregon. Mon
tana, Idaho, Arizona. etc, are included
in these excursions. See local agents or
address the undersigned for detailed In
formation as to rates. thru tourist cars,
etc. A. B. Cults. G. r. g. T. A., Mime
apolis, MINI.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-03-03
Pope ioy

Special to Times Republican.
Popejoy, March 3.-Dr. Dwight
Breed of Grinnell, preached in the Con-
gregational church Sunday morning.
Rev. John Wagner pastor of the
Congregational church at this place,
has resigned, and leaves today for Chi
cago, where he will enter the field of
evangelist work
T. H. McNIurray and family leave for
Minnesota this week, where he owns
q farm.
Oscar Little and family, of Morrison,
Iowa, are visiting relatives here.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-03-03

They say the inhabitants are unpro-
gressive and that it takes them day
to accomplish what we Go here in an