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The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1903-03-12
MISSOURI IS PROUD
OF SENATOR VEST.
General Assembly Adopts ResoIutisn
Of Appreciation Of BIS Leag
Service.

service.
Jefferson City, March 5.-Ths gen.
eral assembly yesterday adopted q
resolution Of appreciation Of the
services rendered the state by George
Graham Vest, who retired TO private
life yesterday after twentyfour years
In the United STATES senate.
The resolution tells Of the position
held by ex-senator Vest In the esti-
nation Of the people Of the state and
nation and Recommending position
OF leadership hepossesses In the coun-
ellis Of his party.
He has, throughout his long serv-
ice In the United States senate, fully
measured up the highest standard OF
statesmanship and worthily borne
the mantle OF Benton, Geyer, Green
and Blair, and in his person has al
ways been at representative Of our
imperial state and it's splendid man.
hood, and by his achievements in
the nations greatest forum has en-
shrined himself in the hearts OF his
countrymen and especially Of every
true Missourian, and won the affec-
ton not only OF the great national
party to whose principles he has been
so devoted, but OF his political oppo-
nents as well.
In meeting the inevitable competi-
tions OF an arduous life his methods
have been such that he evoked no
Just criticisms, and envy has never
made an attempt to put blot upon
his name, and in view Of such record
we hereby express our pride in his
character and achievements.
We welcome him back to his state
as plain citizen and friend. Trust
ing that time VIII deal gently WITH
him and his, and do now assure him
that his name will always be cherish
ed and indissolubly linked with the
history OF this great common
wealth."
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1903-03-12
Dynamite Hidden in Coal on Venezue.
Ian Warship.

Caracas, Venezuela. Marcd 5.-The
Venezuelan warships Zamora, Vein
tftres de Mayo and Zumbador, cap
tured by the British during the
blockade, we're returned to Venezuela
to day at La Guayra. The Bolivar
is expected at La Guayra to morrow.
1t is asserted that q dynamite
bomb was discovered by Venezuelan
stokers among the coal left by the
Germans on board the Venezuelan
warship Restaurador when that yes
sci was returned to Venezuela. The
reported discovery created intense
excitement here.
The newspapers here refer to the
Germans as anarchists.
The revolutionists are still retreat.
ing from the Caracas district and are
now at Rio Chico.
The government forces have aban
doned Barcelona and Carupano,
those towns having been occupied by
the reyolutionists.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1903-03-12
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The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1903-03-12
GORMAE THE SENATE LEADER.
James (. jones' Place Filled To-day by

the Democrats.
Washington, March THE Demo.
cratic senatorial caucus, which met
at IL O'Clock yesterday, organized
by electing Senator German to his
old position as chairman OF the
caucus. This is a permanent place
and assures him the occupancy ofthe
Democratic conference room, one oil
the most commodious and best 10.
Gated committee rooms in the Senate
end Of the Capitol. He made a brieI
speech In assuming the chair and the
conference then proceeded to other
business. There were present twen-
ty-eight Of the thirty-three Demo
cratic senators.
Senator Germans nomination as
chairman was suggested by Senator
Bacon, and there was no opposition
to his selection. The time OF the ses
sion was devoted largely to the dis.
cussion OF the present situation In
the Senate and the necessity for
Democratic harmony and unity Of
action. There was a general feeling
that the vacancies caused by the re-
tirement OF Democratic senator's from
committees which have to deal with
questions before the present called
session should be followed and it was
decided also that the designation Of
the members OF these committees
should be made by a steering CON-
mittee to be appointed by the chair
man Of the caucus, but that their
selection should later be ratified by
thecaucus. The STERLING committee
for the last Congress has numbered
only seven members, but Senator
German requested that the number
should be increased to nine, which
was the number in the days OF his
previous Craftsmanship. This in.
crease was decided upon. Mr. Cor
man will make his selection OF mem
bers Of this committee in time to have
a meeting to morrow.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1903-03-12
Islanders 90 Hungry Through Long
Storm.

Dublin, March 3.-The inhabitants
OF the Aran Islands are in a state Of
semi-starvation in consequence Of
prolonged storm on the west coast
OF Ireland.
The wants Of the population are
ordinarily supplied by steamer three
times weekly, but communication
with the Islands has been completely
cut of since February 81. and all at
tempts to provision the islanders
have had to b abandoned.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1903-03-12
Bust Of John ]. ingalls,.

Topeka. March 5.-The house to-
day in vote Of 100 to 2, adopted
the WAGNER resolution to place q
bust Of John j. Ingalls, in the capitol
at Washington. Ballard, Stavely
aud job son, Of Decatur, voted no.
Leland, who hated Ingalls,, did not
vots.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1903-03-12

the Greeley Democratic ticket in
1872.
The Democratic party was again
restored to power in 1872, and 81
the electian held that year elected
Silas Woodson, Of st. Joseph, Gov.
erner. Charles 81. Hardin, Of Audrain
county, WAS chosen Governor in 1874.
Governors McClurg. Brown, Wood
son and Hardin each served a term
Of two years, that being the length
OF the Governors term from 1865 to
1875. 1
The Constitution Of 1875 had gone
into effect and changed the term
from two years to four years, and in
1876 John s Phelps, Of Greene coun-
ty, was elected for a term OF four
years. Governor Phelps, prior to
his election to that position, had
served eighteen years in the lower
branch OF Congress from the old
Springfield district, and during por-
tion Of this time in Congress, he was
chairman Of the Ways and Means
COMMITTEES.
T. T. Crittenden, of Johnson coun.
ty, was elected Governor in 1880.
Governor Crittenden had served two
terms in Congress prior to his cleo
tion "a Governor, serving from 1873
to 1875 and 1877 to 1879 in that
body.
General John S. Marmaduks, OF
Saline county, became Governor in
1885, but died in December, 1887,
and Albert P. Morehouse, Lieutenant
Governor, became Acting Governor.
General Marmaduke was a son OF VI.
NJ, Marmaduke, who as Lieutenant
Governor, became Acting Governor
upon the death OF Governor Reynolds
in 1874.
David r. Francis, of St. Louis, was
Governor from 1888 to 1892.
In 1892 William j. Stone was
chosen Governor. Governor Stone
had served three terms in Congress
prior to being Governor, and was re-
Gently chosen United States Senator
to succeed Senator Vest. Senator
Stone is the only ex, Governor ever
elected to the Senate OF the United
States from Missouri.
Lon V. Stephens succeeded Gov
ernor Stone and served the full term
of four years.
The present Governor, A. M. Dock
cry, who was elected in 1900, had
servedin Congressirom 1883 to 1897
Also Governors Hall, Miller, Edwards,
Price and McClurg had served in
Congress before becoming Governor
OF the State, and Governor King, OF
Ray county, served one term in Con.
gress from 1868 to 1865, after being
Governor 1913
Governor Polk is the only Gov
ernor OF Missouri elected to the
United States Senate while acting
Governor, while Governor Brown ia
the only one who served as United
States Senator and who was after
chosen Governor, and Abraham J.
Williams is the only President OF the
Missouri State Senate who became
acting Governor.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1903-03-12
Missouri Pacific Railway Time Table
at Butler Station.
K. @. Pittsburg & Gulf Time Table

Arrival and departure OF trains Of worland.
NORTH BOUND
20 Kansas City daily Express .la;a9p. m.
Nos " Mail ...... SAT- Q. m.
SOUTH MOUND.
No. 2Through Port Arthur Express,2:4lp. m
No. I Sloan Springs Express. ....le;2bp, N
Remember this 10 the popular short line be-
;weeu Kansas City, Mo. and Pittsburg, Kan. .
Joplin. Mo Neosho, No. sulphur Springs,
route from the SOUTH to 81 Louis, Chicago,
and points north and northeast and TO Denver,
Ogden San Francisco. Portland and pointi
rest and northwest. No expense he's beer
,pared to make the passenger equipment c
ia the new line nc. ORR.
GsnIPass AT. Kansss City, No.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-22

III. Hull and l.. r. and T. H. Willard.
Mrs. Ross will be remembered by many
.Marshalltown friends rs Miss Nellie
.Gelston.
Mrs. o. A. Byington, of Iowa City,
arrived in the city Wednesday evening
and will remain for u short visit with
her parents, MI. and Mrs. William
Bremner.
Mrs. e. v. Wixel. of Sioux City. who
has been spending h past three
months with her mother, Mrs. y. w.
Brewer, and family. in this city, left
for her home this morning.
MI. James Leslie, one Of the promi-
nent retail grocers Of Clinton. spent
Wednesday in the city with Mr.. Geo.
Howe. Mr.. Leslie stopped here on his
way home from Kansas City, where he
has been in attendance at a meeting
of q retail groeers' association.
Mrs. Fred Cutler, of Newton, who
has been visiting ait Marietta since the
death of her uncle, the late Jeremiah
Whealen, with her mother, Mrs. Emily
Burger, spent Wednesday in the city,
and left in the evening for her home.
Mrs. Burger accompanied her daughter
to the city, spending the day here with
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-22
PERSONAL MENTION

DIR. IA. L. Getz was in Gilman today
on business.
Mr.. Henry Weber was in Boone to-
day on business.
DIR. A. L. Bryant, of LaMoille, spent
the day in the city.
MI. II. G. Pierce was in Des Moines
on business Wednesday.
MI. Otto Radloff, of Ackley, was In
the city on business "Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. r.. n. Whitacre. OF
Anton spent Wednesday in he city.
Miss Maude Bowen went to Maxwell
this morning for a ten days visit with
relatives.
Mr. w. p. Smelling left this morning
for q short business trip to LuVerne
and Algona.
Division Roadmaster j. A. Laughlin,
OF the Iowa Central, was In New Shar
on today on business.
Mr.. L.. C. Adams, of Cedar Rapids,
spent Wednesday in the city with his
son. Mr.. o. H. Adams.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Timmons, and
daughter, Bonnie, OF Marietta visit
ed in the city "Wednesday.
Mr.. j. p. Kirk n son, Saroi, VINO
have been in Chicago for the past few
days. arrived home Wednesday even
ing.
Miss Bertha Jones, of Toledo, ar
rived in the city Wednesday evening
and will remain for a visit Of a few
weeks with her sister. Mrs. Arthur
Burgess.
Mr.. %. S. Woodruff. formerly of this
city, but now a merchant Of Gordon
Neb.. is in the city for a short visit with
his sister. Mrs. woodbury. L. Place, and
family.
Mrs. John Ross, Jr, and daughters,
of Galena, Ill, arrived in the city
Wednesday evening and will remain
for a two weeks visit at the homes
of the formers cousins. Mrs. Charles
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-22
GOING OUT OF

Central Iowa Music Company Will
Close Out Its Stock of Pianos and
Organs.
The entire stock OF Everetts. Towards
and Hamilton pianos and Hamilton and
Monarch organs to &c at greatly sacri-
feed prices.
This sale is in absolute good faith. as
our lease expires within a few weeks
and we will go out of business.
We have secondhand Haines Bros.
and Kingsbury pianos. also another
make which Will be sold.
The pianos must be sold or returned
to the manufacturers II as we wish
to save the return freight, purchasers
will get Instruments at an extremely
low figure. Come and make an early
selection. Central Iowa Music Co,
Finkle block.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-22
DIES IN INDEPENDENCE.
Old Resident Of Marshall County and
Veteran of Two Wars Passes Away in
State HospitaI.

State Hospital.
A telegram to Mr.. II. p. Clemens, Of
Clemens. Wednesday afternoon an
nounced the death i the insane hos
pital at independence of Mr.. Leonard
Hildenbrand, an Oil resident of this
county and a veteran of two wars. Mr..
Hildenbrand died Wednesday morning,
he having been confined in the hos
pital for the past two months. being
transferred to Independence from
Mount Pleasant, where he was sent two
years ago from Clemens. He was well
known in the vicinity Of Clemons, hav-
ing resided near there since the civil
war, until six ear ago, when he moved
to Missouri, but returned to his former
home three years later.
Mr. Hildenbrand was IS years of age,
and had been a veteran of both the
Mexican and civil wars. During the
latter he served thru the entire four
years in Company I. Twentieth Iowa
infantry, having enlisted at Cedar Rap
ids. He was married to Miss Mary
Garrett, who was a nurse in the hos
p.tal corps during the rebellion, shortly
after the war closed. She died last
spring. While he had but little property
he drew a pension of SIG a month, and
for this reason a guardian was APP
pointed, Mr.. II. P. Clemens having
served in that capacity for the past
three years. lie leaves two sons. one
daughter and one foster daughter. The
are Willis, of Jenkins, Mimi; n
willard, of Worlan6, Mo-; while the
daughter is Mrs. Joseph Keopple. OF
Oklahoma, and the foster daughter Mrs.
X. LaPlant. OF near Clemens. The body
arrived from Independence Wednesday
evening and was taken to the %. G. VIII
bur undertaking parlors, where the fu-
neral will be held at 3 o'clock Friday
afternoon. The body will be buried III
near that ct his wife.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-22
AND LABOR ASSEMBLY.
Annual Meeting of Central Body Of
Labor unions-officers Arc Elected.

The annual meeting of the Trades
and Labor Assembly was held Wednes-
day night, and was very largely at
tended by members OF the various labor
unions. Reports from all h local
branches of the city were received,
showing the growth in membership for
the year to have been very large. The
reports showed there are twenty-five
local unions in the city having a lnem-
bership of about 1900. All of these ex-
cepting II e, the machinists, having
been organized during the rear. The
following officers were elected:
President-E. 7. Austin.
Vice President,James Lamb.
Secretary-J. c. Crellin.
Treasurer-Charles Dieterich
Guide-Bert Everist.
observation-disclosures Norris.
Trustees-John Heisinger, j. A. Tall
MAJ and Joseph Mohr.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-22
ANNouNc DEMENT'S
Senator.

Wish my friends i'll Marshall cotfn.
ty to know that l will be a candidate
the republican nomination for state
senator at the primaries on March 10.
CHARLES ECKLES.
/ will be a candidate for the nominal
ton for senator at the republican pri-
maries on March 10, believing that /
have both the time and experience nec-
essary to give Marshall county a Wig
orous representation in the state legis-
IL t,,re. MERRITT GREENE.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-22
mARsHALLTowN MARKETS.

-
Quotations on Staple Products Having
Market in MarshaIltown.
The following prices quoted are as
nearly correct as 1t is possible to OBJ
tain from Marshalltown dealers. The
are for prices paid by deal
ers, corrected this afternoon at 8
o'clock.
w. n. Sloppy quotes the following
prices:
New Oats-27 cents.
New Corn-30 cents.
The Marshall Elevator Company Il
quoting 28h cents for new oats.
Glucose quote 33 cents for new No. 3
corn or better at 20 pounds per bushel.
LIVESTOCK.
Receipts yesterday. 1000.
Britain & Co. are paying the follow.
ing prices for hogs in wagon load lots:
All hogs over 200 pounds, 6.15.
Hogs ITO to 200 pounds, $50.
POULTRY, EGGS AND BUTTER.
Armour & Co. are paying the follow
ing prices to farmers for different vari-
cites of poultry. eggs and butter.
Hens-Sk cents.
Old cocks cents.
Springs cents.
Stags-S cents.
Old toms-10 cents.
Hen turkeys-15 cents.
Young goblers-13 cents.
Guineas-1.50 per dozen.
Ducks-Sh cents.
Geese-7 cents.
Butter, packing stock-15 cents.
Eggs-4.00 per case.
Swift & Co. quote the following
prices to farmers for poultry, eggs and
butter:
Butter, packing stock-15k cents.
Eggs-Fresh. $40 per case, case
count.
sprlngs-sM cents.
HENS cents.
Young roosters-Sk cents.
Old roosters-3 cents.
No. / hen turkeys-12 cents.
No. l tom turkeys-12 cents.
Young tom turkeys-12 cents
Geese-6 cents.
Ducks (fat, full feathered)-Sh cents.
Green hides-6h cents.
Yallow-4 cents.
POULTRY AND PROVISIONS.
The Iowa Fruit and Produce Com.
pany is paying the following casa
Butter. packing stock-15 cents.
Eggs-Fresh, % cents, case count.
EggsEFresh, 90 cents, case count.
Marshalltown grocers quote the FOL.
prices for country produce:
Potatoes-New, so cents per bushel.
In trade.
Eggs-22 cents.
Butter-16@2 cents.
HIDES. WOOL AND TALLOW.
H. Willard, Son & Co. are paying the
following prices:
Tallow, No. Ia cents.
No. 1 green hides-6 cents.
No. . green hides-5 cents
Pelts-3O@60 cents.
Horse hides-1.50@2.25.
Medium wool-10@15 cents.
Fine wool-9@11 cents.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-22
WILLIAM A. SIZE.
CHARLES E. BECK
Treasurer.

1 will be a candidate for the republic
a nomination for the Office of county
treasurer. subject to the decision OF the
republican primary of March 10.
j. p. COOPER.
Please that l am a candi-
date for county treasurer. subject to the
decision OF the voters at the republican
to beld March 10. 1903.
ALVA II. WELKER
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-22
TO ALL ICE CONSUMERS.
And the Good People of MarshaIltown
and Vicinity in General.

Ana INC 0OOQ VoPtO "
and Vicinity in General.
The Iowa Artificial Ice and Refriger-
ating Company's plant will be in opera
ton on and after the LIST Of May next.
with a daily capacity of producing
thirty-eight tons of pure artificial ice
every pound OF which will be made
from double distilled water. This ice
will be absolutely free from typhoid
fever and all other disease producing
germs with which the water of the
Iowa river and it's tributary creeks and
bayous i contaminated. The price Of
this ice to the people OF Marshalltown
will be less from that day forward than
they have heretofore paid for the dirty
and disease producing Ice Of the Iowa
river.
Iowa Artificial Ice and Refrigerating
Co., per John p. Woodbury..
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-22
LookingAhead

Plans for the year 1908
should now be uppernost in
the mind Of ambitious people,
more especially the YOUNG,
and the vero BEST RESO-
Il you can make this
week is to resolve to SAVE
N You can make a
pleasure Of Money Saving, by
opening an account with the
IOWA BUSINESS MEMS
BUILDING AND LOAN ASSO-
CITATION of MarShalltOWn,
Iowa. It has many advan-
tages over an account with a
savings bank. It will pay you
from -Four to Six per cent in
steadsof three per cent. It can
Sc deposited weekly or month
~, savings that you will never
miss from your earnings.
The Iowa Business Mems
Building and Loan ASSOcia-
afiOnshas paid out TO its mem
hers over ($I,50O0 00.0O) One
Million Five Hundred Thous-
and Dollars in deposits and
profits in the last four years.
which proves the stability and
safety Of the Association be-:
yond any question, as a saw
tngs institution. The Asso.l
ciation has several kinds Of
stock for sale to accommodate
different persons. L subscribed
for by male or at the home Of,
Nee, There Is No Fee; only the
first payment on the stock is
required, which can be large
or small to accommodate the
savings Of each individual per
son. Interest paid or credited
on each monthly payment from
date Of deposit. The stock
We have for sale will be ex-
plainded to anyone either by
mail or in person.
q. After Jan. !. 1908, the Of
Ace will Be kept open from
$50 to 900 on Saturday ev-
enings for the benefit Of those
who cannot leave their work
during the day, when it will
Be a pleasure to explain the
kinds Of stock we have for sale
All the funds of the association are
loaned on first mortgage real estate Sc.
curity, at about one-half its value
which makes its securities as valuabl.
end safe as government bonds. Fol
eleven years we have never failed tt
nay interest, semi-annually, on our full
paid stock on or before the 18th of Jan
md July each year What better recore
can you ask for a good, safe invest
ment? We nave just been examined
by the state examiner, and a letter t.
his address. the Hon. II. T. Barber
Manchester, Iowa, will be prompt.
answered.
bEu Business Mems Building I
Loon Association
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-22

Best for your stomach, liver, kidneys,
and bowels; soothes n leanses every
organ; makes a new being of you, and
life worth living. Rocky Mountain
Tea. Mcbride & Will Drug Company.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-22
Representative.

I will be a candidate at the repub-
,,can primaries on March 10 for the
nomination for reelection as represent
alive. having been assured by many
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-22
co.rtv sunerintendent.

Please amour that l will be a
candidate for denomination for county
superintendent of schools at the re-
publican primary election, March 10.
1903. MARY E. HOSTETLER.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-22
SUPERVISOR.

1 will be a candidate for the ONCE OF
supervisor Of Marshall county, second
term, Subject to the decision of the vot-
ers at the republican primaries March
10. 1903.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-22

Sheriff.
I hereby that ! VIII e
candidate for the Office of sheriff, SUD
iect to the decision of the voters at the
republican primaries March 10, 1905.
c. S. HUTSON.
I hereby announce that l am a candf-
date for the office of sheriff of Marshall
county. subject to the decision OF the
republican primaries, to be held March
10, 1903. w. f. kooNI1.
Please announce that I will be a cam
didate for the office of sheriff, subject
to the decision of the voters OF the re-
publican primaries March 10, 1908.
FRANK E. BARBER. j.
Please o thai l will be a cam
d,date for the office of sheriff of Mar
shall county, subject to the pleasure of
the voters at the primaries to be held
March 10, 1903.
WILLIAM A. SIZE.
I wish to announce that l will be O
candidate for the republican nomina-
ton for sheriff at the primaries to be
Held March 10.
CHARLES E. BECK.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-22
In the Police Court

James Soules. a soldier, was arrested
by officer Hurd for intoxication. He
was given three days by Mayor Jones
this morning.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-22
Monday. January Is
Wilson Barrett's
Famous Play
The Sign
or THE
Cross

Presented by a company Of ~ English
and American Dramatic Artists, with
all the original scenery and wardrobe
from the Lyric Theater. London.
Prices: %, so. rs and 81.
Seats on sale Saturday at 10 a. N.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-22
WILCOX CONVICTED

Murderer Of Ella crorsey Given Thirty
Years in Pe~n:tentiary.
HEREFORD. N. c., Jan. 21.-The jury
in the. case of James =. Wilcox. charged
with the murder of Ella Maud Cropsey,
this afternoon returned a verdict of
murder in the second degree and fixed
the punishment at thirty years In thu
penitentiary at hard labor.