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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-12-02
Iowa At Washington.

4 Washington. d. c., Dec. Rural
free delivery routes will be established
on January as follows:
Bennett, Cedar county (additional-
Length Of route. 237s miles; area COW
cred, Is square miles, population served
4b2; number Of houses on route. lot.
Manila, Crawford county-Length
OF route, 2aN miles; area covered. 81
square miles: population served, 525;
number Of houses on route, l05.
F. E. Wilcox has been commissioned
postmaster at Nashville.
The comptroller Of currency has APP
proved the National Bank OF the Re-
the Blackhawk National Bank of Wa
terloo
Patents were granted yesterday as
follows:
Ira A. Brock. Monroe-Jointed beam
for cultivators.
John B. Dowell, Bedford-Stirrup.
Fay o. Farwell. Dubuque-vehicle
spring.
George s. Goslee. Mason City-car-
bureter.
Joseph Holets. Fairfax-Harnese
buckle.
John F. Hoffman, Jr., Dubuque
Water tube boiler.
Nelson s. Howell. Cumming-Subur-
ban mail delivery apparatus.
Arthur A. Koch. Montezuma-Punch
ing and shearing machine.
Grant Newland. Linden-Car wheel
Samuel d. Page, Des Moines-Tem-
porary binder.
John p. Pfeiffer. Marshall-Washinp
machine.
Laura H. Riddle. Council Bluffs
game.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-12-02
Fort Dodge Saloon Keepers
and Drug Store Merchants
Much Wrought Up
SEEMS TO BE AN OLD GAME
Mrs. S. E. Smith j. Plaintiff in Three
Suits, the Amounts Demanded As-
eating ss,ooo-Attorney Employed
Has Figured in Similar Litigation for
a Period of Five Years.
Special to Times-Republican.

| Special to Times Republican.
Fort Dodge, Dec. 2.--Saloonkeepers
and drug store merchants of this city
are somewhat wrought up over the fl
ing of three suits for damages, by one
Mrs. S. E. Smith. aggregating $4,000
The petitions on file state that her hus-
band is a stone mason by trade and
earns from $3.50 to $3.50 per day when
at work. The wording Is that of the
usual petition for damages, resulting
from the sale of liquor
So far but three petitions have been
filed. c. S. Corey, druggist. Jacob
Schmoll and Kiley & McCaffrey are the
defendants named in them. The two
latter are saloonkeepers. 1t is reported
upon good authority that one other
druggist ami one other saloonkeeper
have effected compromise by paying
500 each.
Mr.. and Mrs. s. E. Smith, it is al
legged, were former residents of Web
ster City. Manson and Eagle Grove.
In each of these towns 1t is asserted
she has brought suits upon the same
grounds and in the same manner. AT
Webster City, 1t is reported, she lost
her case, but at the other two places,
won.
The cases filed are represented In
this city by ex-County Attorney Will
lam 4. Chantland. who has been con-
spicuous in the district court for SIM
l1,,. 40
years. Much feeling has been wrought
up by reason of his past record in deal
ing with saloonkeepers and drug mer-
chants of the county. The county rec
ords bear witness OF five judgments Sc
cured against druggists at the Febru-
airy term of court in 1898, which aggre-
gated $4,000. In the spring of the
same year r. X. Gregg, a druggist at
Badger. was fined $3.50 as the result of
a suit brought by Chaniand. In jan
uary, 1899. Mccoy and Bailey, two
druggists at Lehigh each paid fines OF
$3.50. In the fall term Peterson and
Lagerquist, two druggists at Gowrie,
paid fines of $3.50 each. In March
of 1899 John Hanrahan and NJ. J. La
hfff, two saloonkeepers at Clare and
Raymond Hoods and NJ. ]. Hough. two
druggists OF the same. place paid 5000
each and costs. In January 1900. Hen
ry Kohl and Sperik & Cochran. two sa-
loonkeepers OF this city, paid $3.50 and
5000 respe ctively. AT the same term of
court the John Gund Brewing Company
and William Lynch. both saloonkeep-
ers.. paid $3.50. At the September term
of court of the same year Haggin &
Haggin, a drug firm in Harcourt paid
5000 and costs.
With the knowledge of the above rec
ord in mind. the druggists and saloon
keepers OF this city, are wondering
where the matter will end.
1t is reported upon splendid author
ity that this three suits fled now will
be contested. The fact that the plain
tiff does not appear to have left
the several town where he formerly
lived with a good reputation, tends to
make the suits all the more aggravat-
ing.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-12-02
SEE THIEVES BLOW SAFE.
Passerby Watches Robbers Carry on
Cash at Beaeon-1-own Fears to In

oskaloosa, Dec. 1.-The company
store of the Oskaloosa Coal and Mining
company, at Beacon was entered this
morning at 1880 and their large snfe
blown open. Between sixty and sew
enty-flve dollars in cash was secured.
The explosion was heard by nearby
Presidents, and the fash of the ex-
plosion WIS seen by passerby on the
opposite side of the street. No inter
ference, however, was given and the
robbers escaped
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-12-02
M,cL,nrock IS ENUMERATED.
Monona County Treasurer Not indicted
by Grand Jury.

Special to Times Republican.
Cherokee Dec 2.-Judge Oliver came
to Cherokee last night to hear the re-
port of the grand jury which has been
in session since November 4.
Much interest has been manifested in
the report because of sensational re-
ports of charges OF misconduct in office
made against County Treasurer Nc
Clintock. The grand Jury found no
indictment against MrNMcClintock and
investigation proves that the reports
circulated both before and after the
election against him, and which have
appeared in several Iowa dailies, We're
unfounded and were circulated malic-
iously by political enemies OF McClin-
took.
The republican party as a whole and
It's principal leaders deeply regret the
wrong that has been done Mr. McClin-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-12-02
WILL DROP LEoNlDAs CASE.
Diamond 10 Limo Will Pay the Judge
mont and End Litigation.

nent and End Litigation.
Special to Times Republican.
Davenport, Dec. at Is practically
understood among the attorneys who
conducted the recent suit against the
Diamond 10 Steamboat company and
Dan Breen, that the defense has given
up the fight and that the motion for a
new trial which was fled and was
scheduled for argument within few
days will be withdrawn and judge
ment entry made. Attorney Chamber
lin, who was on the defendants side OF
the case, informed Attorneys Let's &
Cooper the plaintiffs attorneys. this
morning that he had received a letter
from Judge Lenahan OF Dubuque stat
Ing that il the motion for new trial
had not been argued that the bes,
thing to do was to withdraw 1t and
drop the case. There is no probability
of the case being appealed to the SUI
preme court and this action will un-
doubte6ly mean that the defense has
given up the fight.
The verdict of the Jury awarded
the plaintiff $1,000 damages but ne
Judgment entry was made on account
of the filing Of the motion for new
trial. If this motion Is withdrawn by
the defense a Judgment entry will
probably be placed on the records with
in a short time.
There is no reason" said Attorney
Chamberlain yesterday morning "fol
corporation to carry case into the
higher courts for $1,000 judgmen,
and 1t is very probable that this is the
way the Diamond 10 people look at the
matter. The attorneys for the plain
tiff look on this as definite victory
and expect that Judgment entry will
be made Immediately following tbs
withdrawal Of the motion for a new
trial.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-12-02
LIBRARY ANNIVERSARY.
Twenty Five Years Since the Eidora
Library Was Founded.


Library Was Founded.
Special to Times Republican.
Eldora. Dec 2.-Tomorrow will mark
an important epoch In the history of
Eldora. 1t will be the 25th anniversary
of the founding of the public library in
this city. Appropriate exercises will
be carried out commemorative of the
day. A reception will be rendered the
children OF the city schools at $3.50 p. m.
In the evening a ane program will be
carried out which Will include music
by the Industrial school orchestra and
quartet, talk by Miss Alice Tyler
secretary Of the state library commits
sion, and an address by Superintendent
w. l. Crane. Of the Marshalltown
schools. After the exercises an infor-
NAL reception will be given.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-12-02
Iowa Exposition Commission
Decides to Ask For an Adj
ditional Appropriation
LIVESTOCK AND AGRICULTURE
These Two Departments to Ask for
More Money for Exhibit at ST. Louis
&C. 3. Plat, of Van Meter, to Have
Charge of the Mineral Exhibit-cres-
ton-Papers Consolidate.
Special to Times-Republican.

Des Moines. Dec. 2.-The Iowa ex-
position commission today decided up-
on having the legislative committee
appear before the legislature to secure
an additional appropriation for the ex-
position, especially for 1--we stock and
agriculture.
The commission appointed c. b
Plat, of Van Meter. to secure a MIN
eral exhibit for Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-12-02
lrALlANs BURNED OUT.

They Have Marrow Escape From
Death In Boarding Cars.
Oskaloosa, Dec. "a gang of Italian
laborers of the Iowa Central were
burned out Of their boarding cars last
night. The oars were set on FIRE by
a red hot stove in one OF the cars. The
men had a narrow escape from Gre
nation and several OF them escaped
only in night clothes. The fire was
dangerously near the new coal chutes
Of the railway.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-12-02
Death Of Bessie Beach.

Special to Times Republican.
Oskaloosa. Dec. 2.-Miss Bessie
Beach died at her home near this city
on Monday afternoon at 1870 o'clock.
after an fitness OF six weeks. Miss
Beach was a student.of Penn College
and her many friends will greatly miss
her. She was 10 years Of age.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-12-02
GRADING CASE ON TRIAL.

s. r. Richardson. Of Webster City,
Asks Damage for Change Of Grade.
Special to Times Republican.
Webster City. Dec. 2.-The case Of s.
r. Richardson VS.. the City of Webster
City for $1,000 alleged damages for the
grading down of the street in front of
the Richardson home on Division
street is being tried in the district
court. The case will probably consume
two days in trial. The case was tried
once before and Richardson secured
judgment for $3.50.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-12-02
Prominent Young Couple Engaged.

OskaloDsa, Dec. 2.-The engage
ment of Harry K Spencer and Edith
Preston has been announced. Both
are very prominent in society circles.
Mr.. Sper Ger is the son Of A. p. Spen-
Ger, secretary OF the Western Grocery
Company, and IL also a member of the
firm of Ell. l.. Spencer Of this city. Miss
Preston is the daughter of Judge
Preston, one of Oskaloosa's most
prominent citizens The date of the
wedding has not been announced.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-12-02
A BIG DEAL.
oskaloosa Has a Citizen Of $500, 900
Business Capacjty.

Special to Times Republican.
Oskaloosa. Dec. Wv. A. Mcneil,
while at home this summer. has at
tended to other matters than his golf
and automobile. He received tele-
gram yesterday from the Canadian Pa
cific Railway Company closing a deal
whereby Mr.. Mcneil will sell that road
100000 worth of coal in the next
twelve months.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-12-02

tock and rejoice in his absolute vindi-
cation. The rumors have been traced
to certain persons. who VIII probably
be made to feel in the future their par
tvs displeasure.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-12-02

Hodgenville. Ky.-Custer Gardner
assassina ted Squire Osborne and his
son Davii and wounded two others. He
was caught and jailed after desperate
fight
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-12-02
ATTEMPT ON A Bank
Burglars Frightened Away
From Des Moines National
Bank
THEIR EXPLOSIVES ARE FOUND
Stick of Nitro -eIycerine With Electric
Explosive Appliance Found at the
Door This Observation-Disclosures Inten-
ton Was to Blow Up the Bank
Vault.
to Tlmes-Republicsn.

Special to Times Republican.
Des Moines, Dec. 2.--Janitors early
today discovered a stick of nitro gly-
cerine fitted with an electric explosive
appliance, just outside the door of the
Des Moines National bank It is evil
dent the safe blowers attempted to eff
feet an entrance, but were frightened
away.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-12-02

Dallas, Textile Beaumont Con-
federated OH and Pipe Line Company
has been placed In the hands of re-
ceiver. The company was capitalized
for $4,000, 900.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-12-02
RIVER TRAFFIC is GROWING.
Increased 20 Per Last Season Owe
PRECEDING Year.

Burlington, Dec. 2.-That river traf-
fic is improving on the upper river
there can be no doubt. The records
of the engineer of the big Burlington
bridge draw at this point show that
over 300 more steamers passed thru
the bridge here this season than last,
and last season was considered a good
one. The engineers report is as fol-
lows:
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-12-02
KILLED BY A TRAIN.
Horace Flouse Meets Sudden Dealt
Near Independence.

Indepen dence. Dec. 2.-Horace Rouse.
a wealthy retired farmer. was instantly
killed by passenger train No. yes
terday. Rouse had been hunting and
was walking up the track. He was
very deaf and did not hear the train.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-12-02
cREs-roN PAPERS MERGED.
The Adve rtiser and Gazette consoiidat,
With Skirvin as Manager.

Special te, Times Republican.
Creston Dec. "A company was or
ganized today to consolidate the Cres-
ton Advertiser and C,rsston Gazette and
make one daily paper. c. F. Skirvin
will be the manager. Skirvin has
practically been at the head of the
Advertiser for several years.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-12-02
Farms Were Adjoining.

There is pretty little romance con-
nected with the story of the marriage
OF the parties. The respective farms of
the couple adjoin one another in But
Ter township, and the friendship begun
sometime ago, gradually ripened into
love, terminating In their marriage.
Both parties have several children and
will manage the two farms as one In
the future. While the groom is six
years his sc,t.e's Junior. tbs fact proves
nd deterrent to their love affair. The
many friends Of the couple are now
wishing them much happiness In their
future years.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-12-02

1t is anticipated that next seasons
business will be double that of this year
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-12-02
OLD COUPLE WEEDS.
Carl Nordman and Mrs. Augusta orapp
Surrrise Shell Rock Friends.

Special to mes-Repuhlican.
Shell Rock, Dec. News OF the
marriage of Mrs. Augusta Grapp to
Carl Nordman has Just become known
about Butler county. although the
ceremony which made the aged couple
man and wife was performed on
Thanksgiving day. No announcement
of their irtention has ever been made
and for that reason the news of their
marriage was slow Ii, becoming circu-
lated about this section of the county.
The bride is q highly respected German
lady who has resided on farm in But
Ter township for a number of years.
Her husband is one of the pioneers and
is a most prominent German farmer In
tho pounty
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-26
Dominicans Flock to Jiminez.

A cablegram from Santo Domingo last
night says: 1t Is rumored that the greater
part of the republic now under arms is in
favor of General Jiminez. the former
president who is said to be marching on
this city at the head Of a large body of
insurgents. The provisional government
Is making active preparations for de-
Tense. San Pedro de Macoris has de-
clared In favor of the insurgents. The
situation here is becoming extremely
critical. though the city Is quiet. In ex-
pectaton Of events. There is great de-
preston in business circles as the result
of the constant disturbances of the finan-
ciaI situation. The financial condition of
the government Is very bad, owing to the
fact that the duties were mortgaged In
advance by the government of President
Wos Gil. The United States cruiser
Panther and the gunboat Newport ar
rived in port today. The German cruisers
Vineta and Gazelle also arrived today.
The Dutch warship de Ruyter has been
sighted so
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-26
DEATH OF RICH FUGITIVE.
Fled From Boston Ten Years Ago
Made Fortune Dat West: ssss

AAe~~~S - Va I8AS0 -0At =" COZ.
A dispatch from Santa sEe.. New. Mexico.
says: Moody Merrill Of Boston. alias c. f.
Grayson OF Silver City, usaied suddenly at
Silver City. New Medco.ftfrom pneumonia.
Merrill. it is said. tiaA held very high posi-
tons in Boston, whepce Re suddenly dis
appeared and was supposed TO be dead.
until short time ago political enemihs re-
vealed hts whereabeaits E6nd he was ar
rested In New York city on serious financial
charges. In New Msxicos he had made a
new fortune, represented 4lle Coles of New
York in the southwest arfN had been presi-
dent of the Silver City National Bank.
He fed to the west son account of alleged
difficulties arising fraInl the unfortunate In
yestment of money Riyens him by others.
He was under indictmentfat Boston on q
charge of embezzlement. n He was arrested
on this charge in New York. few months
ago and taken to Boston. but he disappear
ed before his case was called for trial.
the first intimatioa OF Merrilis where
abouts s-nce he failed to answer to the In
dictment found axainst him. The police
had been exerting In vain every effort to
find the man. = z 49,.
Merrill made and lost several fortunes.
In 1858 to 1871 he was q member OF the
Massachusetts, house of representatives
and the following two years he served in
the state senate. HIS ambition was to be
mayor of Boston. In the fall OF 1870 he
succeeded In defeating Thomas N. Hart for
a denomination by thu republicans. but he
lost at the polls to Nathan Matthew'S. r.,
the democratic nominee.
In New Mexico. under the name OF Col.
Charies + Grayson. Merrill carried On N
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-26
JAPAN FoRTIFYING.
Drafting Of Troops to Corea-orders to
Railways About Transportation.

A cablegram from London says: The
Nagasaki correspondent of the Daily
Telegraph says that the Japanese railways
have been ordered to be prepared to trans
port 10000 troops from the north to the
south. 1t Is understood that only those
troops whcih are Injured to cold climates
will be chosen
The correspondent says that there are
now forty warships In the southern waters
of Japan. the majority being fully coaled
and ready for any emergency. These war
ships are continually moving about for pur-
poses Of practice.
Officials everywhere. according to the cor
respondent, are ready to summon reserves
at moments notice. The drafting OF
Japanese troops to Corea continues. They
go In small numbers on various pretexts,
but nevertheless fairly large force Is now
there.
The Daily Malls Toxic correspondent
says 1t is reported In With that Russia In
tends to connect Antung. at the mouth Of
the Yalu river, with Liso-Yang on the
railway between Mukden and Port arthur.
with the object OF bringing Yongampho
within ths Aanchurian railway soma
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-26

The sum of s135 IS has been donated by
Christian Scientists throughout the coun-
try to prepare the memorial church of that
denomination In this city for dedica ton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-26

The choir of Faith Chapel, Presbyterian,
M street between Az and 9Th streets south
west, will render special Christmas music
tomorrow at the evening service. The Sun
day school exercises of this church will be
held next Tuesday evening.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-26
CHRISTIAN ENDFAvoR NOTES.

a Christmas song service Is the nature
OF the meeting to be held by the Christian
Endeavor Society of the New York Avenue
Presbyterian Church tomorrow evening at
$50 o'clock. The program will include a
number of Christmas hymns and a story of
the time of Christ. Mr.. Lucien B. Crist
will accompany the plano on the flute The
society extends an invitation to strangers
to attend this service.
The normal class In mission study, which
has been meeting once week for the
past two months, under the auspices of the
District Christian Endeayor Union. held its
closing session last Saturday afternoon at
st. Paurs English Lutheran Church The
leader, Mr. w. H. II, Smith, conducted a
brief review of the studies of missionary
work and the lives of missionaries to China.
after which directions and suggestions were
given for organizing and conducting mis-
sion study classes In the various societies.
1t was reported that q number of such
classes had already been organized. and
the representatives of other societies ex-
pressed their intention to form classes
soon. The attendance at the normal class
has been good and the interest marked
throughout the sessions, and 1t Is believed
that the result will be to stimulate the
study of missions and to increase the con-
trfbutions to this work. both In the Chris
tian Endeavor societies and in the Ep-
worth leagues. which were represented In
the class
At the close of the meeting the class
rendered vote Of thanks to Mr. Smith
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-26
TAMMANY TO DEFER CHOICE.

AcStucr murphy III n Ol1eQ1na OVer In
dorsement for Presidential Candidate.
dispatch from New York last night
says:
Great pressure is being brought to bear
upon Charles F. Murphy, the Tammany
chieftain. to have the Tammany organiza A.
ton declare for Representative William
Randolph Hearst as its preference for the
democratic nomination for President of the
United States.
So great has been this pressure that Mr..
Murphy. who has been quoted express
ing his own personal preference for ex-
President Cleveland, has been forced to
declare to a representative of Mr.. Hearst
that the Tammany delegation would re-
main unpledged till the meeting of the
state convention of New York.
Mr.. Hearst controls the only important
New York city newspaper VIII Oh supported
the Tammany ticket, and Murphy does not
wish to antagonize Representative Hearst.
He has been compelled, therefore, to seek
refuge In a non-committal attitude on the
question
Murphy Is opposed to Judge Parker, is
in favor of Cleveland. If the ex-President
will accept the nomination, and wants
Senator German, IL 1t is reasonably GER
tain that German would have chance OF
carrying New York state.
Many of the district leaders of Tammany
Hall favor German. but will cast a compli-
mentary vote for resident OF the state
whether he be Hearst. or Mcclellan, or Par
ker. They are not In favor of Parker's
nomination but realize the necessity of CIV
ing first vote to New York man.
The organ of the Tammany Hall democ-
racy the Tammany Times, will come out
with a quasi Endorsement of Mr. Hearst as
the New Yorker entitled to at least the
complimentary vote of the state delegation.
State Senator Patrick Henry McCarren,
the successor of Mr.. Mclaughlin as the
democratic leader in Brooklyn, is an out
and-out German boomer, and, as the COM
ing democratic leader of the state, will
represent the political interests of the
MaryIander in the convention.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-26

tensive and profitable business ventures.
While the indictments against Merrill did
not name large sum as having been mis-
appropriated. the police had complaints
from multitude Of people, involving the
alleged conversion of nearly half million
Of dollars
The principal Indictment against Merrill
charged the larceny of $4,000 from Mrs.
Sarah Cohen.