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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-05-03
DENn.soN ADMITS FIGURES.
Say. Published Statement 10 Correct
"a He Gave It to Morris.

Say. Published Statement 10 Correct
@ ~ He Gave It to Morris.
Special to Times Republican.
Omaha, Neb., May 3--In an inter-.
view at his pataaial residence yester-i
day Tom Dennison, the gambler. po-
1.tical boss and crook, who helped get
Sherliffe's pardon. said:
II made out that list of money hal
expended for Shercliffs parole for ths.
purpose of showing just how much
Frank was indebted to me. don't
deny it and there is nothing wrcnss
about 1t. Every item was legitimate.
OF course political influence entered in
10 the case There was never parole
nor pardon ever granted anywhere
that was not at the request OF some-
body whose constituents had urged
him to use his influence with the Cow
ernor.
mr.. Mcmillan and Mr.. Hipwe!,
whose names are mentioned in this
case did nothing that they didn't have
right to do. paid their expenses
and ii was right that I should. also
paid them for their time and trouble,
which was all right. But it does not
follow that just because in this state
ment said paid Mcmillan $4,000 that
actually paid him this much. ] may
have put down big amount there to
make a showing with Sherclif or to
represent all expenditures dn that class,
parts Of which went to other men. No
one but myself knows anything about
1t and they'll have a hard. thing PROV
Ing anything wrong by me.
What If Congressman Mercer did
go to see Secretary Shaw fer me: ?
What If John N. Baldwin and others
appealed to him in behalf of Sller-
cliff? Mercer was under political o5li-
gators to me. had helped him IN his
campaigns. 1 was interested in ;sfer-
cliff as a.friend. When / SAID ID Msr-
GER that had a favor | wanted 10 ask
and that there was an innocent man
in the Iowa penitentiary that | wanted
him to help me get out II was sli
right for him to 30 VIII 1t he could. ]
convinced him Shercliff was innocent
and he did then just as every other
politician has done dozens of tines in
parole and pardon cases"
Expected Shercliff's Mother to Pay.
There was never anything In 1t fot
me In this case except to stand by him
the same as I have stood by many
another friend who has been In trou
BILE, That statement Of mine which
gSAys n received of him something over
sle6. Ootl doesn't mean that 1t was the
s96fpceeds Of the Pollock robbery. That
money had been planted by lin afies'
other fubberies In the west. FL. told
sHe where to get this money, AM 10
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-05-03
FROM ALL OVER IOWA.

gun. grasping it by the muzzle and
pulling it towards HIM. The hammer
caught on the gunwhale of the boat
and the weapon was discharged, the
charge of shot striking him in the right
breast. DIR. Hovenden was immediate
~ telephoned. but arrived too late to be
of any assistance.
New Hartford.
Company is making active prepara-
tons to extend itsiines east and south
of town. A line will be built to Cedar
Falls and another to Dixie. 1t has just
received 10000 pounds of wire, and an
order has been placed for fifty-two new
telephones. The business increased SO
that the switchboard now in use is too
small. A new 200 drop board was re-
Gently ordered and has already ar
rived.
Cdebolt.
Dr. A. Gromann sold his Shetland
pony. cart, cutter, etc, to S. III. Nune-
maker last week. The pony was load
ed in a car at the Odebolt station for
shipment to Mr.. Nunefnaker's home at
Mapleton, but he failed to reach his
destination. About three miles west of
Odebolt the animal broke loose and
jumped from the car the door of which
had in some manner become opened.
Mr.. Younie was working near the
right way and soon noticed the
pony and at once recognized it as Mr..
Grommanns 1t escaped without a
scratch and when brought to town was
as frisky as ever.
Castana.
Wolves are committing more raw
ages among sheep and poultry, in the
vicinity of Castana, than has been
known in the past ten years. w. c..
Roe captured an old one and five cubs
iii Erlandson's pasture few days ago,
just outside of town. l.. d. E,rskine,
OF Ticonic, says the wolves are very
bad in that vicinity and are carrying
off chickens and even young pigs from
the barnyards. In one field near Cas-
tana seven cubs were captured. Farm
ers report serious losses In other parts
| of the county to their young stock. and
a move Is now being agitated for a wolf
hunt in order to externinate the var
minis.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-05-03

Molnes of the suicide of former res
ident OF this city.
According to the most authentic az
counts which have been received, the
man. T. S. Harvey. by name, comm.
ted suicide there by taking carpoiic
acid. Harvey lived here for a NUMBER
of years. and during that time wa
employed as printer by the Mes
senger and Post He was known as an
honest and industrious person mere
and made many friends during tne
time that he lived in the CITY. NO
reason is assigned for his rash act.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-05-03

.uty Marshal Leindecker and Officer
Malone Saturday night on the farm OF
Harry cambridge, twelve miles west of
Keokuk. The prisoner was brought to
Keolsuk at IL o'clock Saturday night.
After fleeing from Keokuk he went to
Donneilson and then to Salem, Iowa,
arriving at the cambridge farm at
o'clock Saturday afternoon. 1t was his
intention to leave there Sunday morn
ing.
Corwith.
While the weather was cold and the
ground frozen hard several nights, yet.
lust weak was an ideal one for Jed
ing The frost is not out more than
two feet deep, but the top of the
ground has dried out nicely and thou
sands of acres of oats have gone In the
past few days. With one more week of
dry weather all the seeding will be
completed and small grain will be in in
}ine shape. Some have commenced
blowing for corn. which indicates an
,Ecrea sed acreage for corn over the fall
plowed area.
Oskaloosa.
Messrs. Stephenson and Springer of
the board of supervisors, went out
with Contractor Tom Sewers to the
EVeland bridge last week and accepted
the job. The contract price for replac-
ing the 1872 foot span carried away by
the food of 1908 was $3.50, Mr.. Sewers
being the lowest bidder The new span
is in many ways superior to the old
one. The board has not finally given
up the idea of saving the old span
which is now resting in the bottom of
the river little below the bridge. If
it can be redeemed it will be rebuilt
across Skunk river in White Oak town
ship, where a new bridge is needed.
Havelock.
A terrible accident occurred last
Thursday at Stony Slough three miles
north of here, by which Leonard Grice
lost his life. Leonard and his two
brothers, VIII and Andrew, were hunt
ing. Leaving Andrew on the shore VIII
and Leonard took boat and rowed
out into the slough the purpose being
to leave Leonard on a Huskrat house
while Will passed over to the other
side. After getting upon the rat house
Leonard reached into the boat for his
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-05-03
eoDY is UNCLAIMED.
Remains Of Fred Hillman Likely to Be
Turned Over to Medical College.

tNSUdtUo VI TI00 SituuvNu .'>Ssy ~ ~
Turned Over to Medical College.
Special 10 Tunes Republican.
Iowa Falls, May S.-Faihng to find
any clue to the whereabouts of rela-
tives and friends altho every known
address was advised and the messages
were returned unclaimed, the body of
Fred Hillman was sent to Des Moines
last evening and viii be turned over to
the state board of health which will
dispose of the remains in six weeks by
turning them over to medical college
unless claimed by relatives or friends.
Hillman was about 3S years old and
was working with a gang OF graders
near Ackley. He was taken with rneu-
monia and brought here in precar-
ious condition, dying a couple of days
later. Nothing Of his identity was
known by his fellow worknlen and tele-
grams TO the addresses found in his
clothes brought no response.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-05-03
AN AUTOMATIC LA8ELLER.
WaverIy Man Has just invented
Valuable Machine.
Special to Times Reputlican.

Special to Times Republican,.
Waverly, May Sc. L. Hinsch, of
this city, has just completed a machine
which may bring him fame and fortune
1t Is an auto matte bottle labeler. So
far as is known this is the first auto
matte bottle labeler ever invented. Mr..
Hinsch has his model completed and
has applied for patent. AT public
test at the Fosselmann bottling works
the first rough model labeled more than
three times as many bottles in min
ute as the best competitor. II the per-
fected machine gives the satisfaction
that the model seems 10 warrant, Mr.
Hinschs fortune is made. The saving
of time In single establishment for
the period of one year would amount to
many thousands of dollars. The ma
chine can ALTO be arranged so that 1t
will label cars.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-05-03
AnTi-sALooh FUNDS.

81 y
Considerable Speculation Over Dispo-
cal Of Funds Raised by tho Rev.
Abrams.
aEpecial 70 Times Republican.
Iowa Falls. May s.-During an anti
ealooY, agitation In this county several
years ego Rev. Abrams raised $1,000
with which to enforce the law against
illegal liquor selling. and considerable
speculation has been INDUCED In re-
harding the disposition OF the funds, It
appears that but 10 per cent OF the
fund raised was ever paid in and this
was used for expenses OF which Mr..
Abrams received the major portion.
The reason assigned by Abrams and
his followers for not prosecuting the
campaign is the alleged failure to Sc
cure the cooperation Of the county Of
1fcials.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-05-03
SANDERS GOES TO WEST UNION

Rockford Man Chosen as eSuperin.ens !.
emit of City Schools.
West Union. May 3.-Shortly fol
lowing the announcement that Pro-
fessor I'hornburg, of Charter Oak. had
been chosen to succeed L. j. Aver. as
superim endent Of the West Union
schools, came letter from Professor
Thornb,mg, stating that he would be
Unable to accept the position. having
taken a place in the schools at Ferry.
whereupon the board of education ten
dered the place to J. c. Sanders. Of
Rockford who was accepted.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-05-03
Broke TARGET Record.

Speciai to Times Republican.
Davenport, May 3.-At the first shoot
of the season of the Davenport Shoot
ing Society, at Schuetzen park. e. Berg
made the perfect score In the main
target Out of three shots and possi-
bic sixty he hit the center of the bulFs
eve every time and was given the high
est mark possible.
Thegother events were good also and
large number took part in the tour
nament.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-05-03

Valparaiso, Ind.-County Surveyor
Henry Rankin, aged "a, resident Of
Valparaiso for fifty years. dropped dead
in the court house yesterday. He was
veteran of the civil war.
Marysville, Ohio.-Henry Polling,
aged II, wealthy farmer, hanged him
self in his barn yesterday. He had
brooded over real estate deal which
unbalanced his mini
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-05-03
KILLED WHILE SAVING WOOD
Ed Cox, of Keosauqua, Meets With In
slant Death.

Special to Times Republican.
Keosauqua, May SD Cox. VINO re-
sided about three miles south OF keo-
sauaua. was struck In the face ana on
the head by a large board Friday AFTER
noon and instantly killed. He and his
father. Alonzo Cox. We're operating
sawmill and the board caught on the
saw and was hurled against young
Cox's head, He was about ss years OLD
and leaves a wife and two small cnii-
dren and number of other near reia-
tives to mourn his loss.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-05-03
FOUND VALUABLE Pearl.
William Burns, Living Near Prairie du
Chen, the Lucky Finder.


Special to Times Republican.
Dubuque, Mily 3.-The most valuable
pearl find of The season is reported
from Lynxvillc, where William Burns,
d poor farmer, found a large pearl OF
brilliant luster and perfectly round, the
value OF which is estimated to be from
$1,000 to $500.
There was a great strife among pearl
buyers to secure the gem, many from
Prairie du Chen and other nearby
towns starting for Lynxville as soon
MS the report got abroad that good
find had been made d.. Stanton and
John Peacock. of Prairie du Chen, did
not wait for train, but with a fast
team started overland and reached
Lynxville in a few hours. Early in the
morning deal was effected whereby
these gentlemen secured possession of
the pearly for $3.50 cash. They con-
slider they have made an excellent in
vestment.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-05-03
PROFESSOR WILSON AoNoRED.
Appointed Member on Committee for
German Congress at ST. Louis.

Appointed Member on Committee for
German Congress at ST. Louis.
Special to Times-R Republican.
Iowa City, May 3.-Professor Charles
Bundy Wilson, who holds the chair of
Serman language and literature in the
state University. has recently been APP
pointed by the Deutsch- American
fischer National-Bund to membership
on the committee for the Germanic
congress which is to be held in st.
Louis or Sept. 16 and II. 1904. Profess
sor Wilson is widely known turnout
the country as German student and
editor of text books in the German
tongue He will read a paper before
the congress- at its meeting on SUBJ
ject dealing with the teaching of the
German language.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-05-03
Will Go to California.

Special 70 IlnleS-ttepuUilCdH'
Iowa Falls, May 3.-Prof. M. Il.
Austin who has been member of the
Ellsworth College faculty in this city
for several years goes to Los Angeles,
Cal, the coming year having accepted
position in the Woodbury. Business
College in that city. Both MI. and
Mrs. Austin have worked faithfully in
the commercial department OF the col
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-05-03
Fire 1t Grundy Center.
Special to Times Republican.

Special 10 Times Republlcan.
Grurdy Center, May "a fire In the
east part of town last evening Destroy
ed a barn b aionging to A. f. Stevens.
and two sma II buildings on the August
Meier lots. But for tile prompt work
of our department considerable damage:
may have RI suited. The fire was con-
fined to the three buildings which were
totally destroyed. The loss is about
$3.50 partly covered by Insurance Small
boys playin,; with matches were pre-
sunlably res ponsible for the blaze.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-05-03
BOY HAS DISAPPEARED.

ora Ryan, Aged Sixteen. Missing From
Home at Tama Since Last Week.
Special to Times Republican
Montour. May 3.-Ora Ryan, aged 16
wears, disappeared from the home OF
hts parents at Tama the latter part OF
last week and has not been seen in
these parts since A diligent search has
been made for him by means OF the
telegraph and telephone, but no trace
OF him has been found. No reason Is
known for his disappearance and his
parents are very much worried. He
Is ave feet eight inches tall and light
complexioned. James Ryan, his brother.
saks that any one having any infor-
NATION about the boys whereabouts
tc telegraph or telephone him at Tana.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-05-03
Coroner Learns the Names.

Council Bluffs May 3.-The coroner
has found among the belongings of the
fo,,r men burned in a freight car yes
terday letters indicating thas one Oh
them was James Grady VINO had beeh
employed in the Saratoga Hotel in chi
cago, and that another was Wliilam
Lilly. of Madison. Wis. who had also
recently resided in Chicago.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-05-03
SHAW NOT BOOMING CANNON.
Denies Story That He Is DISTRIBUTE"
Cannon Vice Presidency Buttons.

Special to Times Republican.
Washington. May 3.-Secretary SHAW
denies he is fostering the Cannon vice
presidency boom by distributing Can
non buttons. He had but one button.
which was given him and which he
gave away. Shaw believes cannon
wonld he the strongest man, but says
Cannon will not take 1t.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-05-03

Payton, Il.-Mrs. Sofa Richard, ma
iron of the Odd Fellows Home at Mat
toon, lectured last evening at Clark's
hall, the occasion being the eighty
sixth anniversary af the l. O. o. F.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-05-03
DR.. SWAN TO LECTURE.

state University Securas University OF
Pennsylvania Professor for Series.
Special to Times Republican
Iowa City, May 3.-Dr. John NJ
Swan. Of the department of anatomy OF
the University of Pennsylvania, has
been secured by the State University
to deliver a series OF lectures before the
students of the college OF medicine.
Professor Swan is an authority on this
subject and his lectures will supple
ment the wo.k of the university in this
department.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-05-03

lege here for several years and have
been very successful. They expect to
leave here the latter part of July for
their new home in the west.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-05-03
Il Does Make
Women Pretty.

women in Des Moines use Amole Rose Toilet
Soap, because II Is absolutely sure to give any
woman pure, healthy complexion and clear
skin. Il Is not Q medlcated soap. It removes
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-05-03

all oils, blackheads and pimples. because 1t Is
pure soap. Its effect on the skin Is magical.
With 1t one can wash in tho hardest water and
yet leave the skin smooth, white and soft. IL Is
the only soap on earth that can be used In hard
water without n.,-ing the skin. The price Is 10
cents tho cake, three cakes for q quarter. 1t Is
made only by tho Mexican Amole Soap Co., Poo
ria, III. 1t is for sale BY all druggists and high
class groceTs.J
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-05-03

Foley's Honey and Tar contains no
opiates and can safely be given to chill
dren B. A. Morgan.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-05-03

Grundy County Democrats.
Special to Times Republican.
Grundy Center, May 3.-The demo-
Gratis OF Grundy county held their con-
Iention yesterday to select dele
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-05-03
BURGLARS GET s4s,

Hamburg Residence Entered Sunday
Night and Sum of Money Taken.
Oskaloosa, May Sunday night
burglars broke into the home occupied
by Mr.. S. j. Rodda, on upper Main
street and robbed him Of s43 IN cash
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-05-03

r. s. Harvey Committed Suicide.
Special to Times Republican.
Boone. May Sword was received
i'm Fort Dodge yesterday from Des
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1904-10-28

His army in a prremptory motion for
turn, made a gesture OF dissent and
came straight on. AS she dropped light
" from the horse his sharp reprimaLd
was stiiled in an amazed:
"Ethel-Miss Wiisoss!"
"Dr. Cameron" In an equally
amazed voice from the Woman's lips.
Yes. How came you TO THIS placer
lie drew himself together sharply.
But never mind that now. Mount your
horse and get away from here. quick!
| mus, not touch you. for this Ii "A hole
.of pestilencc. OF death. and | am part
of II. Hurry, for Gods sake"
Ethel Wilgoss smiled.
Il know about the valley. Doctor
she cried lightly. 1T Is the cause OF
my being here. a report came to the
hospital that there were no nurses In
the valley, AM but one country doctor,
so started at once. But | never
dreamed the country doctor was you.
| thought you were still! studying some
where in Europe"
no. grimly, the money loss OF
which | wrote you made me give up
that, and | came here instead. II is
strong, hard practice, and to my liking.
though it Is not rcmuneratlvc. But |
don't understand your alluslon to n
hospital. What mas that to do with
you being here?"
Il graduated as q trained nurse from
there last spring, and have continued
nursing IN the hospital ever since"
An eager light flashed into his face,
and he o o "A quick step toward her.
What, did you lose your money,
too" he demanded, boarsely.
But she was removing her s%addlcbags
from tho horse, and did not notice.
mo" she answered quietly. But |
grew tired Of society and wanted to Ia
doing something, Now If you will tel
me where | am most needed l will
commence work at once"
His face rcga,nod its calmness.
at hardly matters" ne said. CIV.
cry cabin has It's need. You can go &c
any Of them. | will look after The
horse"
DR. Cameron had not slept much dur.
Ing the long weeks Of watching and
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1904-10-28
WRONG Department.

A prominent physician tells This
story at the expense of the modern
craze for specialization In the medical
profession. A poor woman went to a
d~isponsary to ask for aid for her little
son. who had had one Of his fingers
smashed. At the first room where she
applied she vas told by a curt attend
ant that the boy could not be treated
there.
Wrong place" he explained, this
is the eye and ear department."
"Vcrc Is der thumb and finger de-
partmcnt?" inquired the woman, sim
ply.-Tlt- Bits.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1904-10-28
ENGLISH LACK IN EMOTION
Instances Which Demonstrate That
Anglo-Snxons Have Little Sense
of the Ludicrous.

A~nglo-SaxOns are apt to pride them.
selves upon being undcmonStrative, de-
clares a London exchange. Max Adler
tells a tale Of IA boy who was sent out
by his father to bring In some wood.
The boy tool the opportunity Of disap-
pcaring and did not show his face again
beneath the parental roof for over 20
years. Then II evening Il smiling.
well-drcsscd stranger entered to the
old couple and announced himself as
their lOng-lost child.
We'll, you haven't hurried yourself"
Erumblcd the old man. land blarm mo
if now you haven't forgotten the wood. "
/ was lunching with an ~Englishman
in a London restaurant one day. a man
entered and took his seat at a table near
by, and, glancinF round and meeting my
friends eye, smiled and nodded
Excuse me n minute" said my friend;
II must speak to my brother. haven't
seen him for over five years"
He finished his soup and leisurcly
wiped his mustach before strolling
across and shaking hands. They talked
FOR awhile. Their my friend returned 10
me.
Never thought 20 see him again"
observed my friend; "hc was one Of the
garrison at that place In Africa what's
the name OF it?-that the madhl at
tackled. Only three of them escaped.
Always was "A lucky bcgEar, Jim"
But wouldn't you like to talk to him
some more" ~gupprStrd 81 can SEQ
you any time about this little business
of ours"
"Oh, that's all right" he answered.;
" have just fixed /, up shall be din
ing with him tO-morrow