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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-03-14
:L00KER.0N IN IOWA


! Grinnell, March 13.-Saveral towns in
Iowa voted this week or the question of
| new school houses. one strange part
| o. this work is that in 1903 IN Iowa we
| build school houses (and other public
buildings for that matter) to burn up,
when the defective furnace or the
icrossed electric wire finds the time OPP
FORTUNE. One would think parents
would insist on the school building be-
ing fireproof, but no: the kind father
deliberately sends his children to at
tend school, six hours day. away from
parental care, in many cases in rooms
in a second or third story, with only
one stairway and no fire escapes In a
general way. so contractors tell the
Looker-On, an absolutely fireproof
building costs one third more than the
present planned brick building. In the
larger towns the ordinary school
houses of two or more stories in height
are well built and substantial, but Il
crossed or non-insulated electric wire
can start a fire In any or these build
sings that will leave only the solid brick
walls standing in thirty minutes time,
Buildings are now mace entirely OF
brick, plaster and iron. even window
frames and doors are of -combusti-
tie material, and the cost as quoted is
Only one third more. .sut PROPOSE
ton right in this central educational
town, to put up an absolutely fireproof
school house. would give the average
taxpayer a shock that would kill thu
project. They prefer to pay insurance
and risk their children's lives.
Speaking of fire escarss, some Of the
hotels of Iowa ARE catching on to the
fact that to put in fire escapes, and put
= rope in each sleeping room, is a good
advertisement. Some of the city coun-
ellis are passing ordinances to conform
with the state law on fire escapes on
public buildings, and the result will be
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-03-14

The odebolt Chronicle says: Colonel
Young needn't worry. The republican
state platform this year will state the
tariff sentiment of Iowa republicans in
plain terms--too plain. perhaps, to suit
the gallant editor OF the Capital"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-03-14
Gods Cathedrals.
We do not know;

We do not know:
We Only go
Our way,
We who live within the wood.
Each day
We feel the presence Of the Everlasting
Good.
The woods are Gods cathedrals. hospita-
BILE churches
Whose pillars are the pearl white birches
And the rugged hemlocks green:
The chancels are agleam with the bal
sans tender sheen:
The aisles are quiet reaches
With domes OF golden beeches:
From Natures leafy organ loft
Mystic harmonies swell marvelously soft,
Offertories tremulous and sweet, floating
downward from the height
Where the choristers OF the forest stay
their flight:
Everywhere-from the mountains rocky
peak down to where the goldenrod
Bends above its messy sod
Everywhere the breath OF God.
IF. G. Barry in Leslies Weekly.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-03-14
TOPICS OF THE TIMES

The st. Louis Globe Democrat says
The democratic party is still looking
for a leader. II branched out on origi-
nal lines in 1896, but, after two trials,
returns to its old quest .lnder more un-
favorable circumstances than ever
A Minneapolis Tribune writer notices
that the Sioux City Journal is printing
pictures of the editors of Iowa from
day to day, some of which are homely
enough to stop the press" Quite like
~; but there should be some variety
inixed in with the handsome portraits
of medical testimonials.
In n speech at the Michigan demo-
cratic state judicial convention at De-
troit William j. Bryan made wholesale
charges of corruption against the
United States senate, saying that the
members were worse than Addicks.
Many people will be inclined to con-
slider the source before accepting a
statement Of this kind.
Miss Lucy Page Castor, of Chicago,
says that cigaret fends should be shu.
up before getting to the crime stage.
which so many of them reach. Il am
thrown in contact with the very worst
cases of this kind of mental disease"
SAID Miss CASTOR. I'm fact, the fiends
themselves come to me frequently, ana
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-03-14

Do you feel broken down and does
your system need nourishment? Just
take Man Err Vine Tablets, the worlds
greatest remedy for the nerves, brain
and blood, and watch results.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-03-14
MWith n Crain Of salt.v

s.With a Grain of Salt"
When the marvellous man comes round,
His eyes diieted and manners wise.
Be sure he's come with sensational lies.
And when he repeats some wonder he's
found.
Before you swallow his story just halt
And take what he says with a grain Of
salt
When the garrulous woman drops in
For hasty call and draws you aside,
Beware, for perhaps somebody has lied
And under her tongue she is rolling the
AS a very sweet morsel: "Oh, have you
heard?
Have you not? Well. then. don't say
"As coming from me, for. you know, you
know
The cowardly sneak always wears a dis
guise
When spreading her gossip and scandal
and lies
you know we are friends, and 'twould
never do.
But where have you been? It's all over
In every ones mouth. declare. up and
'Tis just as state it, and worse I'll be
bound;
Your ignorance fills me with utter sur
prise
And this is the way they disseminate
lies
These idle talebearers. who always go
round
Slyly seeking to put somebody at fault
Whose words you must take with grain
Of SALT
Row. A. Parke Burgess D. D.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-03-14

A man never knows what con-
science he has until asked to tell lie
to shield some one he never liked very
we'll nyways--Atchison Globe.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-03-14

The Clarksville Star declares that
some men have such a mania for trad
ing away from home that it is a Won
der they eat the meals their wives pre-
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1903-12-17
LABOR.

The declaring Of martial law by
Gen Bell Is declared by Gov. Peabody
of Colorado an 'idiotic act"
Franklin Pressfeeders union of
Chicago is held by Judge Holden
guilty OF the illegal acts Of its strike
pickets, and liable to fine,
j. Schulters, chairman of the
knights OF Labor committee was
elected from Speaker Cannons room
because OF insulting remarks.
The Benton Harbor (Mich.) plant of
j. V. Farwell company will be closed
and 300 garment workers discharged
because the union demands an in.
crease.
Employees of the Chester, w. Va, tin
plate mill Of the American Tin Plate
Company nave accepted the reduced
scale offered by the company and the
plant will start in full Jan. /.
A reduction in the wages of the fur
nace.wcrkors In the Shenango mills at
Sharon, Pa, will be made by the
United States steel corporation Dec.
1G. The cut will range from 10 to 20
per cent Several hundred men will
be affected
The wages Of $1,000 cotton mill oper-
atiyes were reduced 10 per cent, in
New Bedford Mass; Fitchburg,
Mass. Baltic, Conn; Taftville, Conn;
Baskerville, Mass, and Pawtucket r,
/. The total number of New England
mill hands who have had their pay
lowered Is 10000 Five thousand ad-
ditional operatives in Berkshire
county have been given notice that
their pay will be cut next week
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1903-12-17
LAUNDRY HINTS.

BY most housewives the ironing of
table.linen is much-dreaded task, but
by using the following plan it may be
come a real pleasure: We all realize
how easily linen is drawn out of shape
when wet, and how hard it is to re-
gain If dried in that condition. All
this trouble and exertion of pulling
and stretching may be avoided. If
when the table-cloths are being hung
upon the line the selvages are folded
evenly together and pinned to the
line, corners first, then the sag. The
edges must be stretched gently in
place, and held with pins not more
than twelve or fifteen inches apart.
II pins and line are scarce, the
napkins may be hung over the table
cloth allowing the same pins to 10
service for 10th. Shake out all I'M
necessary folds and wrinkles that
may remain When possible, leave
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1903-12-17
lNSuLAR.

Herbert Spencer, the famous writer,
has been Ill for some time.
Prof. Vanbery, in Vienna newspa.
per article, says England must ac-
quire Thlbet,
There Is not tire slightest prospect
o. a break between the president and
Senator Hanna,
Miss Mabel Knowles has sailed for
Japan to BIO guest of the famous
or entail actress. Sada Yacca.
It Is asserted at Pekin that China
Il not opposing the project for draft
II g cColie laborers to the Transvaal.
Mayor Elect Mcclellan announced
to appointment OF John j Delaney
a. corporation counsel of New York,
Rich Chinese will &c to Mexico for
j, vestments according to President
Ing HolS Fong of a China steamship
company,
The car and c2arIna arrived at st.
Petersburg from SkIeniewice, Russian
Poland Her majesty has completely
recovered her health
Lieutenant Commander Charles
Crabau Of the Italian navy was killed
ly shell from Somaliland fort, which
y ordered to hoist the Italian flag.
President Roosevelt was notified by
Senator Hanna that he will not be
chairman of the national republican
committee In this next national cam
aign.
The trial at Shanghai Of the en-.
loyes Of the Chinese loctl newspaper
Supao, charged with writing seditous
articles, was concluded, One of the
! risoners was released and In the
reserved.
! War Minister lei Menechl arrived at
Tangier, Morocco, from Fee, There
~ no foundation for the reports that
the minister had resigned owing to the
iutrlgues of court officials, who were
alleged to have accused him of insti
eating the unpopular pro-Europear
policy of the sultan,
| The condition of Mrs. Mariscal
wife Of the minister Of foreign rela
tons at the City of Mexico, is serious
I cases OF three others Judgment was
and little hope for her ultimate re
cuvery is entertained Mrs, Marisca
is an American woman, being native
Of Baltimore,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1903-12-17
TWIN BROTHER ACCUSED.
Under Suspicion for Murder of His
Sister.

Rising Sun, Ind, Dec. 11.-Miss Eliz-
aheth Gillespie, who was shot by an
unknown person while sitting in her
room Tuesday evening died yesterday,
The information secured by the Off
GERS was such that a grand jury was
convened in special session to investi-
gate the affair. Among the other wit
nesses summoned was James Gillespie,
the dead woman's twin brother. 1t is
said the relations between the twins
had not been very friendly. Two wads
from l6-gauge gun were extracted
from Miss Gillespies head The gun
owned by James Gillespie is said to be
16-gauge. There are others of the
same size in this neighborhood. A
gun found behind the barn after the
shooting was 16-gauge.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1903-12-17

South Sharon, Pa, Is to be made the
greatest tinplate producing center in
the world When the plans of the
American Tlnplate company are car
ried out the plant there will consist
OF 70 hot mills, giving employment to
5000 hands. The present plant con.
sists of 20 mills and so more are to
be added.
After thirteen years service as the
pastor Of the Lafayette Avenue
Presbyterian church, Brooklyn, N. Y,
Rev. Dr. David Gregg has resigned to
accept the presidency Of the Western
Theological seminary, Allegheny, Pa.
He went to Brooklyn from Boston to
succeed Rev, DR.. Theodore l.. Cuyler
In 1890.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1903-12-17

Washington, Dec. 12,-The senate
spent more than five hours in dis
cussion of the Cuban reciprocity bill.
Senator Foster of Louisiana occupied
the greater part of the day with an
argument in opposition to the meas
ure He declared that it's passage
would greatly injure, if it did not de-
stroy, the sugar growing industry of
the United States. Senator Depew,
on the republican side, and Senator
Clay. on the democratic supported
the bill as a measure in the interest
of both countries. Senator Clay said
he accepted 1t as a provision for the
reduction of duties on the part of
both countries. Senator Teller de-
clared that Cuba was not de-
tendency and said it was time the
Cubans should know we are not try
ing to control their conduct except
in a few particulars in their interest.
Mr.. 'Newlands said Cuba would be-
come the refuge of the refuse labor
of the world who would be serfs of
the great syndicates which will con-
troll them. He declared the only way
to Americanize Cuba is to take it into
the union as speedily as possible.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1903-12-17
OBITUARY..

Or II. Harper one of the best
known physicians In Saline county,
died at independence. ILL.,, Of heart
disease
John w. Alexander, former manager
of street railways at Decatur, ILL.,,
and also at Spokane, Wash, died at
Decatur of apoploNy
Ex.Cungrcssmau William NJ. Spring.
or of Illinois, former democratic leader
OF the house died of pneumonia He
was representative from Springfield
from 1874 to 1895.
Alfred Sharpless OF Westchester
Pa, died He was well known
writer on reform and agricultural
topics, and who gained national rep
utation for his John Pl0ughshare let
ters, published many years ago
William Brewer, aged So ant
reputed to be the strongest man in I'll,
county IN his day. was stricken with
paralysis while at work at his anvil
and died at Decatur, Ill He Is sale
TO have once killed man With ,
blow of his fist and worked nj hi
trade as a blacksmith regularl!
despite his great age
1 w, H. lsathrop, owner Of the New
ton Marble works and director of tn,
First National bank Of Newton, dtet
at Olney, III, while undergoing
surgical operation for peritonitis
Mr.. I.athrop was the republican men
her Of the Illinois legislature fror
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1903-12-17
The Small Gar.

1t is curious that Nicholas H., one
of the greatest of living monarchs,
should also be one of the smallest
from the physical point of view;
and had he carried out his intention of
visiting the king of Italy we should
have been treated to the spectacle of
meeting between two of the shortest
sovereigns of the time Yet the star,
however small and slight of stature,
has somewhat the advantage, as re-
CARDS inches, of King Victor Emanuel
H., who requires to get into the sad
die like Napoleon Ill, before he can
be seen at his best. Like so many
men, both the carr and the king of
Italy are more the sons of their
mothers than their fathers, so to
speak; and certainly there is nothing
in the appearance of Nicholas Ill to
suggest his sonship to Alexander Ill,
who was almost giant, or of Victor
Emanuel to recall the burly soldier
like figure of his father and his grand
father, the rollicking, fercely nous
tachioed Re OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
Chronicle
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1903-12-17
REQUESTS TO DUBUQUE.
A Young Matron, Facing an Operation,
Disposes of Her Property.

Dubuque, Iowa, Dec. 1.-Informa-
ton in regard to the startling death
at South Bend, Ind, few days ago of
Mrs. Juno Burch Hubbard Is to the eff
feet that she died from paralysis, due
to the shock after an operation for
appendicitis. Three doctors decided
the operation was necessary, but she
did not expect to live She bought
Christmas presents and made her will,
in which she disposed of all her per-
sonal effects. She left two requests
to charitable institutions in this city,
Que in her fathers name, and one in
dead brothers, and one legacy to a
faithful Servant who had been with
her many years. She even told this
servant the dress she wished to be
buried in, and all little details. All
the rest of her property. valued at
about 100000, goes without condition
to her husband. Mrs. George b Burch,
the mother. is completely crushed.
Mrs. Hubbard was about 35 years old
and formerly resided in Dubuque
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1903-12-17
STOLE DIAMONDS AND LEApED
FROM A FLYING EXPRESS

Chicago, Dec. 11.-Charles Freeman
was arrested last night on charge of
the theft of a $4,000 package of dia.
monds from the Pacific Express com
pany. He confessed he stole the dia-
monds and sprang from train run
ming 30 miles an hour, came to Chicago
and disposed of most of the gems. lie
was the assistant messenger and had
charge Of the diamonds, which he
stuffed into his pockets while the mes
senger was asleep. and leapod from
the train.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1903-12-17
ENGLISH QUEEN
NEAR To DEATH

London, Dec. 1.-THE fire in the
queens apartment at Sandringham
was more serious than first reported,
ari the queen had narrow escape.
NJ IS Charlotte Knollys, who occupied
th room Immediately below the cham.
bcrs occupied by her majesty, was
az akened by the smoke She rushed
up the stairs and aroused her majesty
Trey escaped from the burning room
not moment too soon, as the floor of
II = queens apartment collapsed al
most Immediately, carrying with it her
majesty's bed. 1t is now stated the
blaze was caused by an imperfectly
insulated electric light wire, which set
fire to beam between the ceiling OF
Miss knolly's bedroom and the floor
of her majesty's apartment. The dam
age is only a few hundred pounds.
The alarm by Miss Knolys soon
which quickly began the work of ex-
tinguishing the fire. Sir Dighton Mac
Naghten, keeper of tn eprivy purse
and extra equerry to the king,
took charge of the operations. Queen
Alexandria, who displayed the utmost
cCmposure, remained with Miss Kno-
lys, near the scene, until she was
assured that there was no further
danger of the fire spreading. King
Edward was Immediately notified of
the occurrence and later in the day a
special message was sent to Suffolk
with reassuring message from Queen
Alexandria
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1903-12-17
GA % TO RIA.
Bears the nIhe Kind You Have Always BgdgE
Signature ss &XZzzZx
STRANGE EFFECT
Of Presidential Years Sends Terrapin
Soaring in Price.

Of Presidential Years Sends Terrapin
Soaring in Price.
A. M. Barbee, proprietor OF the larg-
est terrapin crawl in Georgia, is pre-
pairing for big trade next winter.
Il should get $35 a dozen for every
terrapin | send to New York next sea-
son. he said to Sun reporter few
days ago. Il only got $2S dozen for
them last year, but the price will go up
next winter"
"Why?"
Because it will be a presidential
year. ! have always noticed that the
year a president is elected the price
of such delicacies as diamond-back ter
rapin, canvasback ducks and scarce
wild game of all kinds goes up. | try
every four years to have as big ship
ments of terrapin ready as possible.
1.-The reason for the advance in price
is not hard to find. There is more en-
pertaining done. There are more sup
pers and dinners among the public
men and politicians The demand in
|creases and the price advances.
HTSl Hdu my dJl6llllOu CdllSu W
this fact twelve or fifteen years ago.
know my theory is correct. I have
profted by the knowledge.
"There is nothing like good dinner
lover which to discuss a tariff plank or
political platform, be it state or ma.
tional For dinner in the winter
time, one that the best politicians en-
! joy, nothing equals a terrapin stew for
starter They must have terrapin,
and with the whole country in politi-
cal broil every restaurant in the cities
of any size becomes a bull on terrapln
and stands ready to push up the price
That is why am sure | will get $35
dozen for those in my pen right now"
Barbee buys terrapin from the ne
groes on the islands near Savannah.
They are turned loose in his crawl,
which is in his back yard, and this is
drawn in when orders come from the
north to ship them by steamer. They
are sent up in barrels and are much
more easily transported than water
melons.-New York Sun.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1903-12-17
FEDERAL LAW GIh !.ER,}.

Washington, Dec S.-The recent In
vestigation into the frauds in the
postohice department was the basis Of
sharp talk in the senate by Messrs.
German and Lodge. The discussion
arose over a motion by Mr.. Lodge to
refer to the committee on postoffices
Mr.. Penrcses resolution looking to a
senate investigation of the conditions
in the department. Mr.. Lodge defend.
ed the departments work and de-
clared 1t was far more thorough than
a congressional inquiry would be. The
resolution went over without action.
Mr.. Teller made speech in opposi-
ton to the Cuban bill. He severely
criticized General Wood and declared
the bill was in the interest of the
trusts. Mr.. Clapp spoke briefly, hold
ing that the senate has absolute power
in making treaties. The house author
lied the committee on postoffices and
post roads to request the postmaster
gen raj TO supply the committee with
the recent investigation of the post
Office department. 1t was explained
by Mr. Overstreet, chairman of the
committee, that the purpose of the res.
olution was to supply the committee
with the information essential to the
proper consideration of the appropri-
alton bills. Representative Cooper
of Wisconsin introduced a bill to
further define the duties and powers
Of the interstate commerce commits
sion. 1t provides that the commission
shall have authority to enforce it's
rulings, which shall be subject to re.
view by any circuit court OF the
United States
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1903-12-17
GRAFT.

A letter reiteratlng his innocence OF
the postal scandal was sent by James
q. Tyner to President Roosevelt
Arguments for the extradition OF
William Ziegler indicated In Missouri
for alleged bribery, were made before
Gov. Odell at Albany, N. Y.
Voluntary confessions in Grand
Rapids (Mich) water bribery scandal
were made by Alderman Ghysels and
c. p Blssell. Several editors have
been indicted.
The federal grand jury at Omaha
investigating the state adjutant gen
erals department in connection with
the wholesale purchase of army
blankets. The jury will return
twenty miscellaneous indictments to-
day.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1903-12-17
TWO DESTRUCTIVE IOWA FIRES
Cedar Rapids and Dubuque Visited by
Flames.

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Dec. 11.-Fire
destroyed the wholesale millinery
stock of Lyman Brothers last night.
The loss is $4,000. about half cover,
ed by insurance,
Dubuque, Dec, 1.-THE local plant
of the National Biscuit company was
totally destroyed by fire last night.
The estimated loss on the building
stock and machinery is $4,000. with
insurance of about so per cent
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1903-12-17
CHINA.

China Is believed to have agreed
with Russia on the government OF
Manchuria on the czar's terms
An army Of 100000 is planned by
the Chinese government to protect
Pekln and Chi Ii provinces against
possible Russian invasion
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1903-12-17

out until dampened by dew; if not,
sprinkle, and fold in the usual manner.
Let lay at least an hour or SO, then
shake out, and iron single. Begin at
a corner. Iron lengthways, then
across, keeping the linen squared.
This is the secret of success. Tur-
pentine in the starch produces gloss
-Woman's Home Companion.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1903-12-17
TELEGRAMS In BRIEF.
PANAMA.

United States marines were landed
at Colon because Colombian troops
threatened to massacre Americans
unless the commanders we're released.
Three thousand soldiers are said
to have left Cartagena to invade the
isthmus. United states gunboats are
watching both coasts.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1903-12-17

the forty-flth district in 1878, post
master Of Newton under President
Mckinley and had served in the mu.
nicipal Offices Of clerk treasurer and
alderman.