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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-17
SINS OF THE FATHER.
They Ara Visited on the Son in a Case
at Cedar Rapids.

Cedar Rapids. Jan. 17.-If the story
told by his distracted mother is true,
and there seems no good reason to
doubt 1t, the tragic death of George
Hemsted. who killed himself with a
shotgun at the farm home near Linn
Junction Thursday night, is the indirect
result of injuries inflicted when he was
years OF age by his drunken father,
who beat his head against the side of
the house In fit of drunken fury, ruin
ing his reason and making his future
that of mere degenerate. From a
bright child of four years he was
changed to a boy of weak mind and
pernicious practices. and later went to
the state reform school at Eldora.
where the authorities were unable to
teach him any useful trade, because his
mind was so impaired. Something like
year ago he returned to his mother,
and ever since that time seems to have
been cause of fear and annoyance,
both to his relatives and to several of
the neighbcrs, who have been expecting
that he would come to some bad end.
Thursday night, after tormantlng his
nletheraand guest for hours, he took
his shotgun from a corner behind the
stove, and rested his hands upon the
barrel and his chin upon his hands.
Then he placed his foot ON the hammer
Of the gun and sent the load of shot
thru his neck, shattering that portion of
the spinal column, causing instant
death. Whether he discharged the
weapon accidentally or intentionally
will never be known.
n &,,J1
on the causes that led to the young
mans actions. She said that her first
husband was drinking and a brutal
man, and that one night because little
George, then a bright little fellow 4
years old, had cried to go with him, he
had given his consent and then taken
the little fellow outside the house and
beaten his head against the wall. She
opened the door, she says, just in time
to save him from killing the child out
right. Since that time the boys mind
has been affected. Her husbands con-
duct finally became such that she was
obliged to secure a separation from him
and consented to his taking their three
children. Finally he refused to keep
the boy George, and she then tried to
get the boy but was prevented from
doing so by her husbands sister, who
"trumped up some charges and swnre to
a lot OF lies" and succeeded in having
the boy sent to the reform school at
Eldora, where he has been for eleven
years, returning about year ago to his
mother, who had been married to Mr..
Darnell.
About two months ago. yielding to
the young mans repeated begging. Mr..
Darnell bought him gun and some
cartridges, so that he could shoot rab-
bits This was the weapon with which
he killed himself. Mrs. Darnell seems to
have had fear that the young man
would wreak vengeance on his 7-year-
old half brother, Frank, whom he has
threatened at times, because he was
jealous Of the love which the parents
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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-17
rHE GRlNNElL NEWS.

Grinneu. Jan. 17.-Last evening
,ho,,t 20 o'clock the whistle at the
heating plant announced that the 1ris-
nell Electric and Heating Company
had won their franchise. me vote
was 3o1 for and 109 against the IRAN
chise. The sentiment has now turned
in favor of the company, and the result
Of the poll shows that people nave
heeun to think that it is no more than
right that the company should be given
a fair chance to carry out their plans.
few of the council voted against
but the majority voted for the 1fal, :
chise. A number had not fully MADE
up their minds which way to vote, ana
not choosing to vote for IT, and unWlii-
ing to vote against the franchlse, tHey
preferred to stay away from the po'ls
There are about twelve hundred voters
in the city, but only four hundred ana
fen voted on the franchise questlon
showing that they We're either dlsinter-
ested or had not yet decided either
way. However this was pretty fa:i
vote on a franchise. The company now
has a franchise for twenty-five years
Their first franchise had some flaws
in III. the color of the paper that the
ballots were printed on not being right
and the registration committee was
not in session.
Tuesday, Jan. goth, at 8 p. M, the
w. C. T. u. will meet in the Congrega-
ticnal church parlor
The fund for the new chapel is stead
ily growing, it having now reached the
|si7 900 mark This includes check
for one thousand dollars received by
President Dan F. Bradley from New
York City Thursday.
wynes aud Workman have returned
from Mankato. Mimi, and report that
everything has been settled satisfac-
torily, and that the business will go or
b mas 'l Esy4las1.,.a at this Office. Mr.. WINES
pany here.
Mrs. Stoutner has resigned her pc
sition with Morrison, Mcintosh & Co.
where she has been employed as bill
clerk for then past year and half.
The Fraternal Bankers Association
had an open installation of officers
Wednesday night in the h. p. rooms
The program consisted of the instalia A.
ton. supper and dance aiterward.
The officers of the Salvation Army
who have had charge of the work here
the past six months have received or
ders to farewell and so to another APP
pointment. They will hold their last
meetings Sunday. Other officers will
arrive to take charge of the work.
Next Tuesday a local bowling team
will so to New Sharon to compete with
the New Sharon bowlers.
Miss Halle Burnell, of Marshalltown
spent Thursday visiting Mrs. e. r
Potter and friends.
At the missionary rally at Oskaloosa
January 18th, Rev. w. p. Stoddard
will give an address on the subject
Prayer and Real Missionary Force
Hon. j. P. Lyman left last night fol-
Detroit on business.
Mrs. S. w. Belden entertained few
friends at cards yesterday afternoon.
The college basket ball team played
the Central University team, OF Pella
in the mems gymnasium last night
The college came out winners. Score
was "a to 6.
The Spaulding and Hopkins teams
had bowling match last night The
Spaulding team came out winners by
$50 pins. Van Der hyde had the high
est average for the five games, his avo
erage being ISL.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-17
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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-17
eRlNNELL GIVEN SILVER BAT.
State Base Ball League Awards the
Trophv to Iowa ColIeue

State Base Ball League Awards the
Trophy to Iowa College
Iowa City, Jan. 17.-Grinnell, Cornell
and Anles dominated the meeting of the
State Base Ball League here yesterday
afternoon and voted 10 award the silver
bat, the trophy of the association, to
Grinnell. The bat has been held the
past four years by Iowa. Last year the
league games We're a three cornered tie
between Iowa, GrinIcll and Ames. No
games with Iowa were agreed upon to
play off the tie on account of her class
rs letting out for the summer. Grinnelt
won a game from Ames. and therefore
claimed the trophy. Iowa objected to
having it awarded against her unless
she had lost it in game played. The
association allowed no discussion, and
the vote was three to one. 1t was also
decided to reject the applications OF
Drake, Coe and Simpson for member
ship in the league. The schedule of
games adopted is:
April 25, Cornell at Ames.
May i, Cornell at Grinnell
May s, Iowa at Mount Vernon.
May 10, Ames at Grinnell.
May 16, Ames at Iowa City.
May 49, Ames at Mount Vernons
May 90 Iowa at Grinnell.
May %, Iowa at Ames.
May 80, Grinnell at Ames.
June 2, Cornell at iowa City.
June 4, Grinnell at Iowa City.
The managers of all state college
teams and of Lombard, Monmouth and
Knox colleges were in the city yestef-
day arranging dates, but none were
definitely agreed upon, save the state
league games above.
peA Moines. Jan. managers Ut
terback of Drake and De Graft of High
land Park arrived from Iowa ely las.
night. Neither harbors any feeiing OF
remorse over the action at iowa lily,
and both say that they have gooa
schedules and will produce base pan
teams with qualities rs good as those OF
| the big Four crowd. utterback was
| the first to ask admission at the iowa
| CITY meeting, and 1t was thoughl TIA.
| Drake stood good show. Inc Ia"
Of the league require that collese
which desires admission to the league
mnst have the affirmative vote OF all tue
members. e,,t,
| The managers who We're IN iowa S -
Yesterday are: H.. ]. Clarke OF Gfin.
Cotton Cot, Of Ames. Donald MsE6efiain Of the
s. u. l.. C. w. Hartgrove of Lombard'
| G. F.. Juiod of Knox. Professor George
W. Bryan of Western, d. Q. Sutherland
os I.enox, Coach A. j. Reid OF simp-
son. ]. II. Peacock. Guy Lowman OF the
n s. n. p. O. Griffith of the Y. l. w.
Harry n. Olson of Luther Lawrence
DeGraH of Highland Park and Hubert
utterbacls of Drake.
Corn Shredder Accident
snecial TO Times Republican.
Fairfield Jan. Thought by the
merciless teeth of a corn shredder,
clarence Stanford had his arm badly
,acerated while at work with the ma
chine on the farm of John P. Manatery.
The unfortunate young man was
brought to this city, where medical at
| tention was secured and he was then
taken to his home. The seriousness OF
| the injuries is such that little hope OF
saving the arm is entertained.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-27
NEW WHITE HOUSE LIVERY

with Preside ent's Approval, secretm-
 ry Loeb P1nns Gorgeous Display.
 By order of Secretary Loeb eight messengers at the presidents executive offices in Washington appeared the oth- CT day in uniforms of dark blue with shining nickel buttons, says the New York World. If the, scheme does not stir up so much ridicule that the presi- dent is forced to order that the dis hnctive clothing be discarded, 1t Is MT. Loeb's intention to put all the employ ees around the White House and the executive offices in uniform
 The uniforms planned for the ushers at the White House are gorgeous and will remind travelled visitors of the courts of Europe. Even Chief Usher Stone will be attired in brilliant col- ors. Mr.eRoosevelt has given the plan his tacit approval, but if too much of a row is kicked up MT. Loeb will have to stand all the blame.
 John Addison Porter, secretary to President Mckinley was another who tried to make the White House look like a foreign court. He ordered Cap tain Loeffier the presidents doorkeep- CT, who is an officer in the army, to ap- pear in his dress uniform. Mir. McKin-- ley spotted Loefher, when he opened the door for the first time and asked why be was in uniform. Captain Loefier referred him to Secretary Porter, who said he thought 1t would look more dig nified to have all of the attendants uni formed MT Mckinley was very an gry.
 This is a.republic, ' said Mir. Mc- Kinley. mot a monarchy. Send Loef- fer home to change his clothes.
 Until Mr. Loeb's advent no one since then has had the courage to suggest uniforms at the White House
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-27
MRS. FISH ON SOCIETY.

Society wOman Says There Is Too
 Mach stiffness and snQbbery.
 Still talking on the theories she ex- plotted during her western trip, Mrs. Stuyvesant Fish, who recently return ed to New York, repeated her views on the errors of society and the ''ridic- ulous Four Hundred" in particular. says the New York Press.
 Social position is no longer matter of dollars and cents,'' said Mrs. Fish. By that mean position in good, solid society. not the tawdry imftators the fringe, you know. I am disgusted with this new fad-conservatism. That is aggravated snobbery. believe men of mental ablity-thinkers. artists and that class-should be admitted to our best drawing rooms Nothing would enIiven the present day dullness as would the presence of brilliant men and women. am a New Yorker bred and born, and I think this city Is mak7 ing feeble headway. Washington will eventually be our social center, be- cause society there teens with brains, and here 1t teens with stiffness Chi cago is improving. and I found that a most delightful city. Really that west ern city will soon outstrip us in the matter of population unless we are careful"
 At the mention of the Four Hundred Mrs. Fish lifted a warning finger Not that phrase, please ridiculous Four Hundred. indeed. 1t means nothing. Why, the phrase bespeaks snobbery. The original Four Hundred passed years ago"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-27
NEWS / FROM : THE SUBURBAN = TOWNS
WATERFOWL JOTTINGS
Funeral of Mrs A. N.l Woolson Held

Funeral of Mrs A. N.. Woolson Held
 From Her Late Home Yesterday.
 The funeral of Mrs A. N.. Woolson was held from her late residence at 7 D. m. yesterday. The Rev Walter Wi mans conducted the services, assisted by the Revs Ford. Rippiere and Jones, former ministers here. The pallbear- CTS were James and Julius Skilton, William Burton, Thomas Gee, W. s. Barlow and Howard Seymour The floral offerings were many and beauH- full.
 Court Merritt Hemfnway will meet tonight at 7:3O
 William Rorahack of Waterbury has moved into George Abbott's tenement, formerly owned by Jerome Woodruff
 Peter O'Neil, who some time ago re ceived an injury to one of his eyes, is at present in the Waterbury hospital. It is reported that he will lose the sight of his eye.
 John Norton will occupy the tene- ment owned by Sarah Dougherty about November 15.
 Gerald and Raymofid Cunningham, students at Trinity college. visited their parents here over Sunday.
 The Taft football team will Journey to Poughkeepsie on Saturday. where they will play the Riverview academy team. VI,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-27
NAUGATUCK NUGGETS.
The Funeral of David Tompkinson Took Place at 2:3O This Afternoon.

The Funeral of David Tompkinson Took Place at 2:3O This Afternoon
 The Torrington T. A. B. football team will play the Naugatuck football team on Hitchkiss field next Saturday afternoon Schildgen, tie torIne Naugatuck player. but who now plays with the Torr1ngton's will Ee in the game. He left the local squad some time ago.
 The funeral of David Tompkinson, whose death occurred Sunday took place this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from St Michael's church, the -Rev W. Fl. Garth oficiadng The inter- ment was in Grove cemetery.
 A man with a live beaver demon strating a cure-an remedy for all aches attracted considerable attention on Water street last night.
 Home Dramatic club meets to- night.
 The Naugatuck football team will meet tonight for practice.
 The church helpers will meet at St MichaePs church tomorrow afternoon at 2:3O o'clock.
 Superintendent of Schools F. W. Eaton has returned from business trip to Boston.
 Professor Sullivan's opening recep- tion will be held Saturday evening at Columbus hall.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-27
REPORT IS DENIED

San Francisco. Oct 27.-Reports from Honolulu q few days ago that the Toyo Kison steamship Nippon Maru would call at Midway Island on her way to Yokohama owing to anxi-
 ety over the alleged strained relations between Japan and Russia. is denied by the general agent of the line here on the authority of, Minister Takshira at Washfngton When the report con corning the Nippon Maru was received there Agent Avery consulted Japanese
 Consul Uyeno and he in turn wired Minister Takshira. who promptly de nfed ft on the strength of a cablegram from the consul general at Honolulu.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-27
VALUE OF ALASKA DECISION

Our Counsel Thinks It Will NaRke
 Impossible Future Diaturbnnces.
 Chandler F. Anderson. the counsel to the American commissioners at the Alaska boundary tribunal. returned recently to New York on the steamship New York of the American line. The first news he had of the decision was that received by Marconf wireless tele- graph when the ship was passing Nan tucket late the other night.
 He expressed his pleasure at the de cision and said to a reporter of the New York Times:"I have not yet read the decision through, but from what I hear it has been great victory for America. The two islands which we receive amount to little because they are not settled.
 "The real value of the decision lies in the fact that disturbances which naturally would have come between this country and Canada under the old conditions are now impossible, and the way is now open to settle the differ ences which this country and Canada may have in the future The questions which have been unsettled can now be looked into. All other matters were set aside when the boundary dispute arose, and by its settlement by arbitrar ton the. fact has been proved that we need never look to any other means of settling disputes.
 'sI think that the settling of this mat ter as it has been settled has increased the feeling on both sides and that it will make the two goVSrnments more friendly. The next step in the matter will be the sending of experts to sur vey the country and map out the exact boundary. x
 There was no dissatisfaction shown by the English people up to the time left Tn fact. can say that there was less interest taken by the people fin the matter than I have ever seen in one so great"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-27
OAKYILLE HAPPENINGS

Mrs Charles Graham of Falls ave nue, who has been at the Cheney sani- tary hospital in New Haven for owe five weeks and recently underwent an operation, is getting on as well as might be expected considering the seriousness of her case, Mrs Graham will probably be able to come home about Thanksgiving time.
 A state conference meeting was held in the Congregational church to-day:
 Mir and Mrs Raymond Gazley, who have been sojourning here few days. on their wedding trip. at the home of the formers parents. left this morning for Hartford. They will spend about two weeks at Mrs Gaz1ey's former home and then will go to reside in Clarksburg. w Va.
 Mir Bavfne of Thomaston. formerly station agent at Oakvi11e, attended the church meeting held in this locality to- day and called on a few of his friends. John Murphy recently. received a bloodhound pup from dog breeder in Kentucky.
 Mrs C. A. Smith went to Bridgeport on a visit this morning ---- ------ y Get free sample of Charnb berlain' s Stomach and Liver Tablets at any drug store They are easier to take and more pleasant in effect than pills. Then hneir use is not followed by com stipaffon as Is often the case with pills Regular size 25c per box.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-27
The Retuxerated Missssssppt.

One of the signs of the times is the revival of river traffic. on the Mississip- pi. There has not been enough tonnage on the river this last season to take care of the freight traffic between St. Louis and the upper part of the river, md for the first time in many years through boats were run from St Louis to New Orleans Passenger traffic has revived greatly. and building of some very luxurious packet boats is contem- plated For the months of March, April and May last spring the amount of freight shipped from .Sts Louis by river was 2o0O tons. an increase of 70 per cent over the corresponding months of the preceding year.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-27
Adviser to King of sia1a.

Edward H. Strobel, who has been appointed confidential adviser to the king of Siam. will soon leave for his new post of duty. He was formerly third assistant secretary of state and was minister to Ecuador and Chile. Since that time he has been professor of international law at Harvard col lege. He is the first American who has been named for the position he has ac- cepted.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-27
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-27
RAN A rDN-PBNNY NAIL
THROUGH HIS HAND.

While opening box, J. 0. Mount. of Three Mile Bay, N. Y, ran ten-penny nail through the feshy part of his hand q thought at once of all the pain and soreness this would cause me- he says, s'and immediately ap- piled Chamberlain's Pain Balm and oc- casional1y afterwards. To my sur prise 1t removed all pain and soreness and the injured parts were soon healed" For sale by all druggists.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-27
DECEMBER WHEAT.

Marginal Basis Fixed at Eighty
 Seven Gents.
 St Louis. Oct 27.-At a special ses- sion of the board of directors of the Merchants exchange yesterday the marginal basis for December wheat was fixed at ST cents. The meeting was called in answer to a petition ill which members of the exchange claimed that owing to certain nnanfpu- lations the prices here on December wheat have assumed fictitious values. The board was asked to grant relief. President Ballard said he would an- nounce to the exchange to-day the boards action.
 The assertion is made by commission men that December wheat is already practically cornered in St Louis. The assertion resulted in the petition.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-27
ENGLAND IS AT AMERICAS MERCY
sy slr GEORGE BARklEY Menoer British Parliament

By BARKlEY, Naemsber British Parliament @ IS things a present England is AT AAER1CA'S N A MERCY commercially. She has of defend - ing herself Now, may all say do not like RA3eH if shoots at naturally wish to SHOOT BACK. England is at present the dumping ground cheap goods all the United States and from Ger sends everything she does not want built wall the of protection which hbts sending goods OUR ONLY HOPE IS TO ADOPT SIMILAR TACTICS-not that believe in a would set the people of the United thinking would in time their doors should like sect the whole world adopt free trade.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-27
A Message to manchuria.

Alas for that unhappy land,
 Manchuria! Now menaced by a Tartar band.
 Manchurla Between the Chfnaman and Russ You're in the most uupleas sant nnuss: It's pretty sure to grow much wuss,
 Manchuria~ The bear is snifffng at your heels,
 Manchurfa. We hear your faint and faroff sQuealA.
 Manchurta- We really don't know what to,do: The bear would laugh if we saia '@Boo!'' Our fond regrets ws send to yaik
 Manchurfa.
 Cleveiand Plain Dealer