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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-22
NUTMEG CRAVINGS
Interesting Items Boiled Down for the
 Benefit of Our Busy Readers.

Benefit Of Our Busy Readers.
 While driving on the road to Bolton yesterday, Letter Carrier Charles Marsh. William Brown and Roy Bid well saw a moose in field nearby.
 The freight steamer F. c. Van Wyck, at anchor in Stamford harbor was boarded by thieves Tuesday night and $50 In cash and three watches were stolen from members of the crew.
 The body of Edward J. Kantack who disappeared from Wallingford on Sunday, October II, when he started out after nuts, was found yesterday in the QuinnipRac river about 8 mile and half from the village.
 William D. Bishop. long time presi- dent of the Naugatuck railroad, re signed the office yesterday and his son. William D. Bishop, Jr, was elect ed his successor. Young MT Bishop is the secretary of the New York, New Haven X Hartford, and was the democratic candidate for congress last fall against Congressman Hil
 A man who acted as if he was men tally unsound entered the store of H. F. Daskam at Stamford yesterday and, without saying anything, mount ed a box and wrenched large six day clock from the wall Then he de molished the timepiece and remark ed to the clerk that the police could arrest him if they wanted to.
 Under the weight of two tons Of on- ions the top floor of Stiles D. Wood ruff's barn in Orange gave way Sat urday and fell to the floor below A workman in MT Woodruff's employ who was working on the floor hap pened to be near the barn door at the time and he jumped to the ground be- low, a distance of some 15 feet, and escaped uninjured. He had bag of onions on his back when he jumped and he hung on to it until he reach ed the ground.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-22
SURGICAL INSTRUMENT TRADE

Chicago, Oct 22.-Members of the American Surgical Instrument Trade association closed their annual busi- ness meeting here last night after de- ciding to hold the next session in June at St Louis. It was decided to ask manufacturers to refuse to sell to mall order houses that cut prices.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-22
COAL ]!

Good. clean. bright Lehigh coal is just what will keep you warm next winter when the therometer Is below zero. Then you will be glad, if you to'-e our advice, and put In a s.pply. Our coal Is hand screened and free from slate. Just what you want. Try CUT coal once and you will use it f"-- ever after.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-22
WOULDN'T HAVE PHYSICIAN.

Woman School Principal, a Christian
 Scientist, Died of Pneumonia.
 Providence, R. l., Oct 22.-Miss Mary Fannie Otis, aged A years, principal of the Bellevue avenue grammar school, died at her home, 5S Wendell street, on Monday, after about three days sickness with double pneumonia, during which she was without the at tendance of physician. Miss Otis was a Christian Scientist. At her own request, and with the full consent of her family, she received only the treatment of the Ohristian Science course Administered lbz the be heTegas :.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-22
SAILED FOR A CRUISE

San Francisco, Oct 22.-The cruiser Marbiehead and the training ship Mo hican have sailed for cruise along the coast of Mexico. The monitor Wv omfng, the gunboat Concord and the cruiser Boston will follow. The Pa cdhc squadron will mobilize later at Acapulco.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-22
PARALYzRp Ar FoorRALI..

St Louis. Oct 22.-John Withevill. a student Of St Louis university has been paralyzed by an injury received in q practice game of football and is lying in dangerous condition at the hospital An operation was perform ed, but the physicians state that there is slight chance for recovery. "A,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-22
Ladies and
 Gentlemen.....

Our ads not seen on Fences, On Bill-boards, Barns noraon Rocks, Though at B Broadway We have grand display Of Ladies T Taitor-nnsde Frocks, Suits, Skirts, Jackets, Silk Waists, Petticoafs, etc.
 Our Millinery and Fur department is now Complete for the Season. Styles up-to-date, Quality A No 1. Big line of Mems and Boys SUITS, OVERcOATS and HATS. Everything the very Latest.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-12-03
SHAW At oENIsoh.
Secretary Of the Treasury Visits Iii,
Home Town.
necial to .Tirnes-iRem,blica1.

Special to Tirnes-Republican
Denison, Dec. Sour city is being
honored by visit from L. NJ. Shaw.
secretary of the treasury. His present
visit has no significance as he has been
called home upon the sad errand of
attending the funeral Of his half broth
er, D. w. Shaw. of Manila, Ia, who
was buried at that city Monday last.
The secretary is locking well and APP
parently enjoying good health. Old
neighbors and friends are always glad
to welcome Mr.. Shaw. He Is one OF the
few men in public life whom. elevation
to high place. has not caused him To
forget his former friends and associ-
ates no matter how humble.
Work upon the new court house Is
proceeding rapidly and will be pushed
forward the entire winter. The Wom-
ans Club OF the city are holding a
"rummage SALE" the proceeds OF which
are to be used In furnishing the new
Carnegie library.
We are informed that another noted
person claims Crawford county as his
former home, no less a person than
the famous Tom a. Day. now in jail in
awaiting trial as the leader
of the famous band of horse thieves,
and all around bandits. His mother,
a very respe ,table lady. lives at Gal
londs Grove In the southwest part Of
the county near Dunlap. where Tom
grew to manhood.
District Court Judge. the Hon. q. A.
Church presiding, convenes here Mon
day next. An exceedingly heavy dock
ct and long term is in prospect.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-12-03
Tho Grinnell NeMa.

Special to Times Republican,.
Grinnell, Dec. 3.-The town basket
bali team met the sophomore team in
a practice game Tuesday evening and
were defeated Is to Z. The town squad
were, H. Armstrong, Dean Coleson,
Lou Rinefort, John Mehlin, Charles Doe
and Charles Mndlay.
The school Of music concert billed for
Dec. I. was postponed till after the
Christmas holidays.
J. w. Breeder, of Stuart, spent sew
eral days In the city.
Rev. George L. Marsh, Of Valley
Junction. Is In the city visiting his
aunt, Miss Eala Marsh. and brother
Robert Marsh.
Quite a little talk Is being aroused
regarding the 6 O'clock closing hour.
Some of the business men are dead
set" against 1t; Others favor it on the
ground that business is dull from 6 to
1880 o'clock.
Dr. and Mrs. "A. NJ. Sherman returned
from their California visit yesterday.
Mrs. r. H. Donahue returned with
them. DR.. and Mrs. Donahue have TAX
en- apartments with Mrs. Spencer Phil
lips, corner of Broad and Sixth streets.
w. G. Bair, of Ladora, called on
friends between trains while on his
way home from Missouri.
Clarence Monroe and Payson Scott
returned from Olln where they spent
several days visiting with relatives.
Mrs. Dan F. Bradley entertained the
members of the college football team
and the board OF athletic control at
dinner Monday evening.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-12-03

In the United States District Court,
in and for the Southern District of
Iowa.
8iere Bros, Bankrupts.
NOTICE OF SALE.
The undersigned receiver Of the
above-named estate In bankruptcy. In
pursuance OF the order of the Hon.
Smith Mcpherson, judge of said court
will offer for sale at public cutlery the
entire stock of goods OF said bank
rupts, situated and being in building
or rooms at and s West Main street,
Marshalltown. Iowa, at the hour of 2
o'clock D. M. on the 18th day of De-
cember. A. D. 1908. Said stock con-
sists Of dry goods, holiday goods, shoes
and ready-made clothing: the entire
stock, OF the estimated value of $685.
coo. which will more fully and speciti-
cally appear by reference to the IN
voice to be seen at said rooms.
The stock of goods will be sold as a
whole or in Job lots or by department
as shall be deemed best for the inter
est OF the creditors Of said bankrupts.
The sale or sales subject to the ap-
prevail Of said court or the Judge
thereof.
Terms Of sale cash.
Dated at Marshalltown Iowa. Dec. 2,
1908. j. NJ. PARKER,
Receiver.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-12-03
is at, home now" answered Mr.. Sam

is at; home now" answered Mr.. Sam
mis-.
Has his visit any connection with
the charges made against your? in
CURED the reporter.
Il have nothing further to say re-
garding my case. simply make de-
NAL of every charge made by Mr. Howe
and that is all l have to say for the
present. 1t will be time enough to talk
when an attempt is made to prove any
of the charges
you had conference with some of
your field deputies here on Sunday,
didn't your
Eyes. two of the deputies We're here,
but there is nothing significant in
their appearance. They come here
about twice a year to talk matters
over with me. We talked over some
matters pertaining 10 their duties Sun
day. but that is all they were here for"
WAS your visit here this time
brought about by the charges of Mr.
Hover"
every month and remain a few days
and would have come at this time If
Mr.. Howe hadn't made any charges, 1
shall remain in the city two or three
days before returning home"
During the day Deputy Neary, of
Sioux City, arrived in the city and
talked with the collector. The visit of
the three outside deputies and the coll
,eetor and the conference at the reve-
nue. office in the federal building might
seem significant. but Mr.. Sammis de-
clares that there was nothing unusual
in the meeting.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-12-03
TELEeRApAERs WILL MEET.
Rock Island Branch Organized Last
Summer to Meet at Davenport.
Spec}al To sriyuas n ep,,hiican

Special to mes-Republican.
Davenport, Dec 3-The branch OF
the Order of Railway photographers
which was organized on the Rock
Island road the past summer, will hold
a meeting here December IL. The ne
gotiations progressed no further at the
time the union was formed than to APP
point a general committee to confer
with the officials of the road relative to
securing an advance OF salary for all
telegraphers along the line.
Arrangements for meeting soon
have been conducted the past few days
over the wires and 1t has been prac-
tbcally agreed upon to call the meeting
here December 10. 1t is thought at the
local telegraph office of the Rock Is
land that the matters to come before
the order will relate to perfecting the
organization and the election OF Of
ficers as none have so far been chosen.
The work of the general committee
last summer, with r. Stephens as
chairman, while 1t did not accomplish
all that had been hoped. resulted In
positive victory for the telegraph
ers, in that c.. A. Goodnow, then gem
erai manager, signed scale regulating
the hours of work as the telegraphers
wished and providing for extra pay for
overtime. 1t vss also agreed that no
operator should serve for a less SAL
airy than $50 month. Minor con-
siderations were included In the agree
ment, such as additional pay for at
tending to steam pumps and switch
lights. The agreement became effec
tive November L. The divisions OF the
order which will be represented att
the meeting, include telegraphers on
all branches Of the lines from Chicago
to the Missouri river.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-12-03
THE NORTHWEST DELEGATION
Delegates to the General Conference
Meet and Organize.

| Special to Times Republican.
| Sioux City. Dec. 3.--The Northwes,
Iowa conference delegates held meet
ing In this city to organize for the
general assembly at Los Angeles. The
Northwest Iowa delegation is COM
posed of the following ministerial dele
gates: Rev. DR.. Robert Smylie and
Rev. DIR. j. b. Trimhle Of Sioux City !;
Rev. DR.. w. T. Macdonald. of Algona;
Rev. DR.. G. w. Pratt, OF Fort Dodge;
and Rev. IA S. johnson. OF Rock Rap
ids
The meeting was called to order at
o'clock and the delegation immedi-
ately got down to business.
Rev. DR.. ]. b. Trimbie, of Sioux City,
was honored by unanimous vote for
the office of chairman of the Northwest
Iowa delegation to the general confer
ence.
The following committees were
named:
Episcopacy-Rev. J. B. Trimble. E.
b. Soper.
Itinerary-Rev. W. T. Macdonald. J.
c. Lockin.
Roundaries-Rev. G. w. Pratt, E. B.
Soper.
Reusala-Rev. R. smylie. 0. P.
Miller.
Temporal Economy = Rev. E. S.
Johnson. Victor B. Dolliver.
Book concern-Rev G. w. Pratt. o.
p. Miller
Missions-Rev. J. B. rrlmble. J. c.
Lockin.
Education-Rev. w. T. Macdonald,
]. c. Lockin.
Church Extension-E. b. soper, Rev.
w. T. Macdonald.
Sunday Schools and Tracts-Rev. E.
S. Johnson. N. r. Halfway.
Freedman's Aid and Southern Edu-
cation-N. r. Halfway, Rev. r. smy-
lie.
Epworth League-Rev. r. smylie. v.
B. Dolliver.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-12-03
cor A So HAIR CUT.
Iowa Man Complains That chicas
Barber Overcharqed Him.


Barber Overcharged Him.
Chicago, Dec. 3.-"How much does n
hair cut and shave cost" asked an
excited man in a fur coat as he rushed
into the Harrison street police station
yesterday afternoon.
TT generally costs about 40 cents in
Chicago" answered Desk Sergeant
Cannon. But you do not look as tho
you needed one just now"
.You bet J don't want one" replied
the man. 1--WE just been shaved and
had my hair cut, and 1t cost me So.
want to know II they have right TO do
that to man just because he is from
out OF town.
The man explained that his name was
NJ. ]. Ryan and that he came to Chi
cago several days ago to see the stock
show. He was from Eenterville, Iowa,
he said, and had gone into barber
shop kept by Daniel Sullivan at 10
Polk street To get shave. The barber,
he said, after giving him a shave and
hair cut, had demanded So in pay
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-12-03
ST. ANTHONY.

Dec. S.-There will be missionary
services at the NJ. P. church next Sun
day a male quartet from Marshall-
town will furnish the singing.
j. w. Pierce will give temperance
lectures at the Christian church the
rest of this week. beginning last night.
J. F. Holcomb Is moving his house
in town from his farm one mile east.
Mrs. Lecta Kelso started for her
home in Iowa Falls yesterday accom-
panied by Miss Edna Convis, who in
tends to spend a few weeks visiting
relatives and friends at Iowa Falls and
Alden.
Miss Mary Mabie and Mr.. Charley
Lindquist returned to school in Des
Moines after short vacation.
Mr.. and Mrs. Pemberton are here
visiting DR.. Jay and other relatives.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-12-03
sAMMis MAKES DENIAL.
Final and Emphatic Statement Made
by the Collector.

Dubuque, Dec. 3.-Internal Revenue
Collector Sammis is in the city on one
Of his regular inspection trips, but he
refuses to talk for publication about
the charges made against him. He
said that could add nothing to the
statement already made to the effect
that the charges are untrue. Beyond
that he declined to talk on the charges.
He said that II Wiz be time to make
q further denial when an attempt 10
made to prove the charges.
Mr.. Sammis was looking over some
papers when reporter called.
II understand that YOU announced
you would reply TO the charges of Mr..
Howe when you came to Dubuque"
said the reporter.
mo; / have nothing further to say
70 the papers" answered Mr.. sammis.
"The statement made ct LeMars and
which waA published in your papers
seems 6a11cienx. have nothing fur
ther to AID 70 II"
Il notice that Congressman Thomas
has left Washington to return to his
district" said the reporter.
sYes. I understand that Mr.. Thomas
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-12-03
WHAT DID DINNER MEAN,
James J. Hill and Financial Enemy
Dine Together.

New York. Dec. Am incident OF
considerable Importance in railroad
circles occurred last Friday night.
That evening James ]. Hill dined with
Jacob H. Schiff at the latter's home.
Messrs. Hill and Schiff have not been
friendly since the Northern Pacific
panic of May, 1901. Last Friday was
the first time they have dined together
since then. AS Mr.. Sch.f Is the con-
trolling member of the firm OF Kuhn,
Loeb & Co. the meeting may ba the
prelude to important developments in
the northwest railway situation.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-12-03
GERMANY Must Borrow Cash.

Berlin. Dec. s.-The total figures In
the German budget for 1904 show pro-
posed expenditures aggregating $780,
Ts5,0o marks. an increase OF 43,7O6,-
os2 marks over 1903. The budget au-
thorizes the government to raise 214.-
100000 marks thru the medium of
leans, the report Of the budget commit
tee stating that this amount Is neces-
sary in order to cover extraordinary
demands. and the deficit remaining
over from 1902.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-12-03
RANGoR.

Dec. 3.-Rey. Howard Brown, OF New
Sharon occupied the pulpit Sunday
morning and evening.
Rev. Henry Hickman, of Stanford, is
conducting series of meetings at this
place this week.
The w. c. T. U. took in $1s at thels
dinner and supper Thanksgiving
Nathan Kirk visited at the n. III.
Davis home Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. F. Hollingsworth
are the parents of an eleven pound boy
born Friday of last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mahlon Green visited
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Benbow Of New
Providence Tuesday.
Miss Sarah Alabaugh. who Is at
tending school at Cedar Falls, spent
a few days at home the latter part OF
the week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arson Hollingsworth. OF
Marshalltown took Thanksgiving din
ner at the Alabaugh home.
Mr.. J. A. Speer shipped three car
loads Of stock to Chicago Tuesday.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-12-03
MARIETTA.

Dec. 3.-Miss Elsie Hansbro, OF Mar
shalltown, spent Tuesday and Wednes-
day of this week visiting her aunt,
Mrs. r. NJ. Timmons.
Mr.. Ross Hubbard, who has been
i'll with typhoid fever the past few
weeks. is much improved.
School began Monday with Miss
Nellie Worcester as teacher.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Northam moved
to Marshalltown last week.
Rev. David Dempster, of Marshall
town. visited at Mr.. Christopher Ward
mans Wednesday.
Several from here attended the flu
neral of the late Mrs. John Iseman in
Albion Saturday.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-12-03
TRAVELLING MEN ACT
Attempt Being Made to Have
Telegraphic Communication
Restored at Ottosen
RAILROAD COMPANY CUTS WIRES
Humor Has 1t That the Matter Will Be
Taken Before United States Com
missis,er and Those Affected by the
Present Conditions Are Anxious for
the Success of Those Taking it Up.


special. to Times Republican.
Ottosen. Dec. 3.-It Is understood that
the travelling men visiting this town
intend to take the matter of cutting
the telegraph wires here by the rail-
way company before the United States
commissioner. We do not know how
true it is. but hope they will succeed
in having things restored to their for
mer basis, for as it is we have no COM
munication with the outside world, only
by phone or letter.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-12-03
MOCK TRIAL ON
Considerable Interest at the University
+ in the Trial Of crawIey VS.. Lord
steyn for Alienation Of Mrs. craw.
ley's Affections.
Special to lmes-Republican.

| Special to Times Republican.
Iowa City, Dec. 3.-The mock trial
being conducted ut the State University
of Iowa by Judge Horace E. Deemsr
of the Iowa supreme court and the
members of the junior class of the COL
lege Of law wherein the rights of Raw
don Crawley and Lord Steyne, leading
characters in Thackerays Vanity
Fair" are being determined according
to. the laws Of Iowa, opened at IL
o'clock this morning with Judge Deem
er on the bench. Before proceeding
with the trial Judge Deemer called w.
L. Baughn, of Harlan, and T. r. Roche.
of Clarence. Iowa, before him to an-
swer in contempt proceedings. Both OF
these gentlemen were on the jury panel
and both failed to appear at the court
room yesterday morning hence the
proceedings against them for contempt.
They will each secure an attorney FROM
the members of the class to look after
their rights. They were given until to-
morrow morning at IL to show cause
why they should not be declared to be
in contempt.
In the case of Crawley VS.. Steyne
G. E. Remley made the opening state
ment for the plaintiff in few minutes.
He recited the facts concerning the
happiness of the Crawley home before
the advent of Lord Steyne whom he
branded as a rich libertiue. Attorney
C. F. Dickson opening for.the defendant
thought that he would be able to show
by the evidence that the Crawley home
was not u happy one before Steyne
entered II. That Mrs. Crawley was an
ambitious avaricious woman who had
little scruples, how she gained atten-
ton and prominent notice. He ac-
cused the plaintiff OF having consented
and connived with her in securing at
tentions and gifts from the rich. He
spoke of the questionable gatherings
in the Crawley home and ventured that
the plaintiff had lost little in losing
the society OF his wife,
The butler Of the Crawley household,
hy Gall G. Garretson, OF
Atlantic, was the first witness called.
He testified to the happiness of the
Crawley home before the intrusion OF
Lord Steyne. He went into the story
OF the presentation OF Mrs. Crawley
at the Kings court and was sure that
the jewels she wore at that time were
given her by Lord Steyne while her
husband labored under the impression
that they had been rented at paw
or jewelers. shop. He testified that
Lord Steyne showed marked attentions
to plaintiffs wife on this occasion. THE
wines and delicacies" went on the
witness. which were served to the
guests at the Crawley home were fur
nished from the wine cellars of Lori
Steyne." Mr.. Garretson showed great
with the detailed affairs Of
the Crawley home and will have nany
things to explain upon the crosss-
examination tomorrow morning.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-12-03
FACULTY IS ExoNERArED.
coroner's Jury Renders Verdict
Deaths at Lutheran College.

Webster City, Dec. S-The coron-
er's jury returned a verdict this morn
ing as TO the Jewell Lutheran College
fire. 1t exonerates the faculty from all
blame and finds that Therton Melang
and julius Peterson came to their
deaths by burning and suffocating.
That the building was amply protected
with fire escapes, but that the young
men became bewildered. The cause of
the fire is unknown, but started in the
commercial room in the basement.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-12-03
FERGUSON.

Dec. 3.-AIrs. Rose Smith, of Chica-
go. is visiting with Mr.. and Mrs. N. NJ.
Davis.
Charles Finders, who has been work
ing in Huron, S. D.. returned home
Saturday and will move his family to
Dakota with him next week.
Last Saturday night Miss Sana Ste
vens fell out of wagon and was very
badly bruised UP. While her bruises
are painful. they are not serious.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-12-03
Farmer Seriously Hurt.

Special to Times Republican.
Cambridge, Dec. 3.-Tuesday after
noon o. Hennick. q farmer living six
miles north of this place, was seri-
ously if not fatally injured by his team
running away. throwing him from the
buggy. At last report Mr.. Hennick was
still unconscious.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-12-03

ment and had insisted upon being
paid.
A detective was sent with Ryan to
the barber shop. with the result that
William Meyers, a barber in the place,
was arrested and locked up on charge
of obtaining money by means of con-
fidence game.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-12-03
THE CARRIERS ORGANIZED.
Rural Delivery Men in Hardin Effect
an Organization.

Special to Times Republican.
Iowa Falls, Dec. 3.-As outlined by
the state convention of the Rural Mail
Carriers OF Iowa. a county organiza-
ton has been effected IL this county.
The postmasters and their assistants In
this county were made honorary men-
bers OF the county organization and
the following officers were elected:
President. Oscar Green, OF New Prow-
dence: vice president, G. L. Frazier. Of
Eldora; secretary treasurer, William
H. Surls. Of Hubbard.