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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-02-06
STRIKE EXTENDED
Three Hundred Men and Boys and
Girls Join the Strike Against the
American Can company's Attempt
TO Reduce Wages.

Chicago Feb. 6.-npe aa,ika against
the American Can Company ITO resist
10 per cert wage reduction was fur
tl,er extended today when 800 men,
boys anrd girls elrnpAoyed ait the IlTi-
ros Cam Company branch struck. This
makes tihe nulnber now out 100 and
the tie-up practically complete. Some
former e,npsoyse attempted TO go to
work today, but met with violence
from the picbets. Three men were
badly beaten, IT ds reported, and tine
girl stribeu,s who saw tthe trouble
fea,ned the action of the piclpsts.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-02-06
He Would Re Left.

"Huh,'' grumbled Mr.. Skinnay. VIII.
was being uncomfortably crowded by
the Jolly looking fat nan in the troll
ley car, "these cars should charge by
weights
"rhsnk so?" replied the fat man.
."rnen they wouldn't think it worth
while to stop for you."-Philadelphia
Ledger.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-02-06
War Munition. Seized.

Cape Haytetn. Hayu. Feb. s.-ouan-
rities OF munitions of wnr intended for
General Jinrinez Dominican revolu-
tdonary leader. were siezed at Puerta
Psata yesterday. after having been
landed there from the Clyde Line
steamer New York. from New York.
january 30.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-02-06
, ,.aA rlme to Confess.

''TIere," according to the Warrens
burg (Mo.) Journal Democrat, "is tl,e
way Benton county man confessed
a revival: He had been pressed to re
pent and finally got up and said. 'Dea
friends. feel the spirit moving in m
to talk and tell what bad man have
been, but l can't do 1t while the gran
Jury is in session. The Lord will fol
giye!v shouted the preacher. I gues
that's right said the penitent, but Il
amt on the grand jury"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-02-06
PAGE ONE.

PAGE ONE.
Teiesraphlc News.
War Inevitable in the East.
Declaration by Japan Expected.
Senator Hanna Very Weak.
Millionaire Butler Acquitted.
Another Drop in Cotton.
Bill for a State Laboratory.
PAGES TWO ANO THREE
lcwa News in Brisfs
The Hazard Bigamy Trial.
Viva Fttchpatrck ON Stand.
Guard to Miss War Maneuvers.
The Funk Estate Appraised.
Trus;eeship Fight Near an End.
From All over Iowa.
rASE FOUR
Editorial
An Old Maids Bureau.
A Splendid Trade i'm Danger.
Let Counties Keep the Money.
Topics and Iowa Opinions
Iooker-On in Iowa.
For Sunday Reading.
PAGE Fiv5
cssnsrai News:
Miscellaneous News.
"Grnustark."
PAoEs SIX AND SEVEN.
City News:
Employers Hold Important Meeting.
Will Support Newspapers.
Ftnkbine President Lumbermen.
Woman Burned to Death.
Socialists Will Not Fuse.
Local Comment.
PAGE EIGHT.
lows and Commercial:
Wheat Declines One Cent.
Board OF Trade Quotations.
Cattle Trade Dull.
Conditions OF Trade.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-02-06
ropAY's COURT DECISIONS.
Opinions. Handed Down by the sa
preme Court of Iowa.

Special to Times-Repunlican.
Des Moines, Feb. 6.-The following
decisions were handed down by the su.
preme court:
Kellher, appellant, VS.. Schmitt &
Henry Manufacturing Co. Polk dis
trict affirmed.
Penneck estate. appellant. VS.. Pen
neck, Cedar district affirmed.
City council of Marion, appellant.
VS.. National Loan and Investment
Co., Linn district. reversed.
Shtrcliffe VS.. Casebeer. appellant.
Linn district, reversed.
Will. appellant, VS.. Marker, Linn
district, reversed
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-02-06
gagged i'm a prize fight. All the men
connected with the contest were dis
charged.
DEATH OF l. l. LEMON.

An Old Railroad Man of Manson
Passes Away.
Special to T,mes- Republican.
Mei on, Feb. s.-Lewss l.. LEMON.
an o 5.x-railroad man ded in this city
last al. sht ait his; residence. He was
born in Ohio in 1923 and leaves two
sons, T. d. LEMON. agent Tor the ilh-
no.s Central the past eighteen years
now of New York. Lewis, also rail-
road man, of Cleveland. Ohio; two
daughters Sibil. wife of b. NJ. Clark
pollie. wife of DIR. p. Mullarky. bouli
residing in this city.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-02-06
THE DAKOTA LAUNCHED.
Great Northern Steamship Company.
Big Vessel christened by Dako-
Ia GirI-Launehing Was Success

Gwton, Conn. Feb. 6.-The Steam
ship Dakota, for the Great Northern
Steamship Company, was successfully
launched today from the yards OF the
EASTERN ShfpbMlding Company. amid
the cheers of 5000 spectators. Miss
Mary Flemington. of Ellendale, N. D..
was sponsor.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-02-06
COTTON DOWN AGAIN
Al, the News Was Against the Market
and Prices Went Down in Spite ct
the Efforts of the Bull Leaders.

New York, Feb. 6.-Buying of cot
ton yesterday. supposed to be for the
bun rool in order to regain control of
the market came to naught again to-
day when a sensational break in Liver
pool. very threatening news from the
FAR east, heavy estimated receipts and
oearish visible supply statement.
rendered the local bears more conf
lent than ever. The new market open
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-02-06
INVESTIGATE REE DsMoor.
Sub Committee Of Senate Election:
Committee Nav Go to Utah.

Washington, Feb. ga complete in
veeItigar!oCl of Tine pnotIs,s against
Senator Reed Smuot retaining his seat
in the senate will begin March /, be-
fore the comm!itteis ON privileges and
elections. The donl1nttbee agreed no this
date at the meeting held today and
Chairman Burrows wt1s gIvhh, ,,nlim-
ited power ITO summon witnesses and
DO appoint a saib- cornanittee to go to
Utafh ITO take ,testtnpony II such 9
course shaM be found necesssGy.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-02-06
the REPLY FoRwARDEb.

&ussia'e Note Sent to the Minister at
Toxic.
Fnst Arthur. Feb. s.-vtceroy Alex
CEN forwarded the Russian reply to
Baron r. osen. Russian minister at
Toxic, by telegraph, and utre LATTER
acknowledged tts receipt.
From the Russian viewpoint the
Note ts regarded as pacih Accompan-
ing the note were instructions to De-
Rosen dor his guidance in osrhain ev-
enstualities.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-02-06
Prize FIGHTERS ReIea, sod.

Boston. Feb. 6.-The grand jury,
which reported today. failed ITO find an
Indictment against Joe" Choynsh and
Kid Carter. charged with having en-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-02-06
T.-R BULLETIN.
DT|CEABLE NEWS OF TODAY.
Tho Weather.

N, The Weather.
Sun rises Feb. 6, 1903: sets, 5:25.
Iowa Rain or snow tonight and
Sunday: colder.
Illinois Rain tonight and Sun
day: except possibly snow iurres and
colder in the north and central sun
day.
South Dakota = Snow tonight ani
Sunday; colder tonight.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-02-06
Secret Cable. Prohibited.

New York. Feb. 6.-The cable COM
pantes to-day auuounoed that private
messages in secrst 1ranguage ITO Japan
,.ave been prohibited by sf,e japanese
yssrmn,ent
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-02-06
DEATH OF ROBERT ROGERS.
Prominent Citizen of Manson Passes
Away.

Special to Times Republican.
Manson. Feb. 6.-Robert Rogers died
after lingering illness at his daugh-
ter's, Mrs. G. b. Moon, in this city, last
night at the age of "A. Mr. Rogers
was born in New York City, moved to
Illinois in 1874 and in 1853 married
Almira Gould. Five children Were born
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-02-06
RUSSIANS CAUSE RIOT.

Korean Gendarmes Succeed in Over
powering Body Of Russian Troops.
Seoul. Feb. 6. - Russian soldiers
,lays been the cause of a disoe,ierly I'm
ciderat in saoul. A Russian seized a
woman and am ansiry crowd gathered
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-02-06

Imadbn, Feb. 6.-Tndcations
roant to the fact that information
received at the japanese Legations
here from Toxic shows Russias
reply in tf,a estimatton OF legu-
dion, Necidedly does not meet Ja-
pans wishes. The general ten
Atm In diplomatic quarters here
today u unquesdorably increased.
LONDON. Feb. GA Wild report
Is cu1u,ent ON the stock exchange
here to-day that several naval en-
gagements have taken place In
which three Russian and two Jap
aneae Ships were sunk.
Harbsn, Feb. 6.-s:s0 p. m.-Taie
secretary Of the japanese consul-
ate at vhdoy-ostbck hats arrived
here and warmed Japanese resi-
dents to keave. They are all hurry
ing away selling, even giving
away their belongings. Prices OF
4 food and fodder are rising.
St. Petersburg. Feb. 6.-Japanese
Minister NJ. Ku1dno ds making pre-
limtnary preparations for his de-
pautupe from st. Petersburg. The
Russian reply has been handed to
trhe Japanese government by the
Russ6on n,tlxiSter at Toxic. A dis
patch from vladhWoetock says the
hasty flight of The Japanese resi-
dents there Is autldbuted to secret
orders from ui,e klparresse govern
nssnt, Neither persuasion nor the
promises OF protection by the au-
rhorties had any effect.
Russia Is standing on the tap-toe o
and apprehension. Her ne.
,popse having now reached The hand:
81 ta1e Japanese government at Toxic
usora from asere Is awaited with ex'
lreme an&sHty.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-02-06
WAR DOGS STRAIN
AT THE LEASH
BEGINNING of Hostilities In the Far East
Awaits Only Formal Declaration Of War

Russas Reply Delivered to Japan and Satisfactory
Both Sides Continue Hurried Preparations for the Attack
Which Is Expected JapanGenera Belief That Sus
pense Is About OverFear Expressed That the Balkan
Situation May Become Serious.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-02-06

ing to it that every depository was en-
tirely safe. Other states have tried the
depository plan and have lost money
by failure TO properly guard the de-
posts. and the state officials are de-
sirous that whatever law is enacted 1t
shall be made perfectly safe.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-02-06

$50 bower. Iapalaese 1ad lower and
Russians a point lower.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-02-06

to them. four OF which are living. Mr..
Rogers was consistent member of the
NJ. E. church and stannch republican:
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-11-28
BUMMER
MASCOT
DOG DEAD

"Bummer," the mastiff dog belong
ing to T. T. Nelson, and the mascot of
Company D, during its service in the
Philippines, is dead says the Pendleton
East Oregonian.
He was born in Walla Walla on
March II, 1895, and had been the prop
erty of Mr.. Nelson all his life.
When Company d left Oregon for
the Philippines Bummer" was sent
with the Pendleton members of. the com
pany, to be it's mascot, and he made
the entire trip, served through the
different expeditions in the islands, and
returned home without scratch.
Second Lieutenant George A. Hart
man, Jr., of the Second Oregon Volun-
unteer Infantry, gave Bummer" an
honorable discharge on the return of
the company to tho Presidio after the
war. The discharge also bears the sig
nature of Colonel Owen Summers, of the
Second Oregon, and some of the nota-
tions are as follows:
Description: Two and half feet in
height, yellow eyes and hair, and by oc-
cupation an adventurer.
Wounds received in battle-The trum.
pet always wounded his feelings
Distinguished services-Always barked
at the reville.
Remarks-Absent without leave in
San Francisco from May - to May is,
1898. Absent without leave in Manila,
p. l., from November 10 to December
81.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-11-28
SINCE 1776
NOTED PHYSICIANS OF EUROPE
HAVE PRESCRIBED COD
LIVER OIL.
AS the Greatest Curative Agent and
Strength Creator Known
to Medicine.

But they have also admitted that
owing to the vile, nauseating grease
which it contained, and which had no
curative value whatever, it was inn
possible for patients to take into their
systems enough to obtain the best re-
suits.
Therefore, the discovery Of two
French chemists how to get the bene-
fit of the valuable curative elements
of the cod IS liver, without the oil was
hailed with delight by physicians the
world over. These Frenchmen found
that the medicinal curatives could be
separated from the grease and oil, and
produced in concentrated form delic-
ious to the taste and acceptable to
the stomach. Thus was created Vinol
which is sold by our local druggist,
George w. Putnam. on a positive guar
antee to return money whenever it
fails to do all he claims for it.
Mr.. Putnam says that in Vinol they
offer the people of Salem a cod liver
oil medicine acknowledged by physi-
clans everywhere as the greatest cur
ative agent and strength creator
known to medicine, and they have
never sold anything in their store equal
to Vinol to build up and strengthen
old people, weak women and children,
and people who are run down, tired,
nervous and debilitated.
Mr.. Putnam also guarantees that vi
mol will strengthen the digestive or
gans, make rich, red blood, cure
chronic colds. coughs and bronchial
troubles, and restore the system to a
healthy, robust condition quicker than
any other medicine.
Vinol is not a patent medicine and
you know what you are taking, sim
ply a delicious cod liver oil prepara
tion with everything which it con
tains printed on the bottle. Try Vino
on our guarantee to return money il
it fails. George w. Putnam.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-11-28
Faith and Fact.

Faith is one thing and fact another, it
sometimes takes any amount Of faith
to produce one fact. Years of earnest
work and faith have produced ond
fact about medicine that is deserving
of mention here. If people who are
troubled with general weakness
through overwork, dissipation or ex.
posure can get remedy that will make
rich red blood from the food they eat,
their return TO health is assured. Good
blood is the life Of the body as well as
the nerves. Weak, sickly, pale people
who suffer with indigestion, dyspepsia,
sick headache, loss of strength and am
bition, having dizzy spells and always
tired, can be cured sound and well with
DIR. Gums Blood and Nerve Tonic,
Sold by druggists for 75e per box, or
3 boxes for 80, This tonic acts in a
common sense way, curing disease by
giving strength TO resist 1t.
For sale by DIR. s. c.. Stone, druggist.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-11-28
Not a Sick Day Since.

''I was taken severely sick with
kidney trouble. | tried all sorts of
medicines, mono Of which relieved me.
One day saw an al Of your Electric
Bitters and determined to Try that.
After taking y few doses felt re-
lieved, aud soon thereafter was en-.
tirely cured, and have not seen sick
day since. Noighbors of mine have
been cured Of rheumatism, Neuralgia,
Liver and Kidney troubles aud General
Debility" This is what b. II. Bass
of Fremont, N. G., writes, Only SOC
at J. @. Perry's drug store.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-11-28
Telephone improvements.

The proposed improvements in the
Pacific Telephone Company's system
viii soon be "a reality. The measure.
ment for the underground cables is be-
ing made today by w. II. Dancy and
the work will commence just as soon as
the required material can be secured
from Chicago. The improvements will
consist of new lines, switchboard and
underground cable to replace part of
the aerial cable now in use, and new
wall instruments, in fact new system
throughout.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-11-28

Ia divorce case.
Hibbard jumped on selby and forced
him to the floor, where be held him un-
til Selby was handcuffed SeIby is a
minister of the gospel, and says that he
wanted revenge. He had written letters,
asking Hibbard to meet, but had re-
ceived no answer, and took this meth
od The shot missed Hibbard's s head
by quarter of an inch. The judge
continued court after the attack.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-11-28
COLLEGES
RECEIVE
MONEY

Washington, Nov. 2s.-The supreme
court today sustained the New York
courts decision in the famous Fayer-
weather will case which was decided in
favor of the colleges to which funds
mad been bequeathed and against the
executors. Twenty colleges are affected
and besides the original gift they will
receive equal shares in the residuary
estate, amounting to $7OOO,OOO.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-11-28
aided by an intelligent coterie 0
ers, "Who's Brown9" and NJ,
should win universal favor.
SOCIAL
EVENT
Weaver-Bla Weddins

A pretty home wedding va
emnized at high noon Sunday
ber 27, 1904, when Mr.. and W. H.
of Prospect Hill, gave In marrisv
daughter, Bertha Maude, to ROy
er. Rev. w. s. Gordon, pastor
Leslie M. E. church Ofiieiated.
the ceremony a sumptuOus "
luncheon was served.
The happy couple will reside
groom s farm at Rickreall, inI
county. Only relatives and inn
friends witnessed the ceremony
were as follows: Mr.. and MR
Black, Mr.. and Mrs. c. L. Weave
s. A. Dencer, Mr.. and Mn
Rains, Mr.. and Mrs. 0. L. Dsua
Mr.. and Mrs. James Wilson,
land.
Misses Lillian Black, Maude
Elsie Dencer, Ethel Dencer
Weaver, Ruth Weaver and
Weaver.
Messrs Guy Weaver, j. v. Den
thur Weaver, Grover Weaver
Weaver, Ted Black and Allan
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-11-28
COURTED AND LOST
THEN SHOT AT JUDGE

San Francisco, Nov. 2s.-Isaae selby
walked into the superior court and took
"a deliberate shot at Judge Hebbard,
the bullet taking effect in the back of
&hT chair. Attorneys grabbed Selby
and prevented second shot, when the
Judge leaped from the bench, disarmed
the assailant, and then swooned from
ahe nervous shock. A panic occurred in
tbe court room. The crime was coused
aby the judge deciding against selby in
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-11-28

st. Petersburg, Nov. 2s.-The minis
tTg of marine publishes statement rep
resenting that Russia IS naval strength
in the Far East is 4s vessels, including
the Baltic feet, and Japan's strength
is placed at 20 vessels. The statement
adds that victory is consequently as
sured,
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-11-28

of its chief actors, Mr.. William Morris,
the coming week will be watched with
great interest, not only here, but
throughout the country. The success
of the piece means much for the come
dy craze in America, Mr. Morris easily
heads the short of the younger Ameri-
can actors, both in technical skill and in
the kind of personal attractiveness
which is most enduring. His qualifica-
tions are of substantial and lasting
nature, and in the present instance
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-11-28
Admired Oregon Building.

Governor Chamberlain this afternoon
received telegram from. President
David r. Francis of the St. Louis expo
sition, saying that President Roosevelt
visited the exposition Saturday, and
had very enjoyable time, and that he
admired the Oregon building, and com
plimented the management.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-11-28
IMPLICATE CAPT
ORMSBY IN FRAUD

lowed the latter's plans with the clique
ormsby, according to Heney, not only
declared the reports true, but backed
them up with additional fraudulent re-
ports. This afternoon is being taken
Up with the story of Emma Watson Is
fight to Chicago, and her capture in
that city.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-11-28

Portland, Nov 2s.- Startling testi-
monqy was brought out today in the
Hand fraud case. Evidence was intro
sduced by Prosecuting Attorney Heney,
showing that s. B. ormsby, superin-
xendent of forest reserve, who was out
after Inspector Loomis, was believed to
have joined in the conspiracy, and fol-
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-11-28
lzn

United States TO name a high ranking
officer of the navy to act on the inter
national commission, which will inves-
tigate the Dogger Bank incident. The
names of Admiral Dewey and Chadwick
are being considered.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-11-28
H. s. Gile, w. F. Hickman, W. @.
Reise, H. H. Markell, Frank E. Snyder,
Geo. C. L. Snyder, F. A. Virgins.
Who's Brown2

"Who's Brown9" an original three
act farcical comedy from the pen of
Frank Wyatt will undoubtedly prove a
notable event in local theatrical circles
when it is introduced for the first time
here next Thursday evening at the
Grand Opera House.
The success of this farce, and one
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-11-28
Chicago Markets.

Chicago, Nov. Wheat, Decem-
Der $1O7h@1.Os%; May $1O99s@
1.O9Ts; corn 491s; oats 29bp297s.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-11-28

san Jose, Nov. 2s.--A strike of the
Stahlemen's Union was declared this
morning, and go men are out.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-11-28

Mr.. and Mrs. j. w. Driver
Seward, of Vancouver, spent ~
the city, the guests of 81 How
family.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-11-28
Fall Recital.

The Thaiian School of 0rai'
Physical Culture, Miss Ruby
director. and Miss Beatrice 81
advanced piano class will give q
this evening in Tioga hall No
sion. Reserved seats, adults 10
dren lOc. You are cordially inr
attend.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-11-28
ATTACK
ON FORTS
REPULSED

tContinued from first page)
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-12-15
MEETING BANKERS
CLOSES WITH SMOKER
C. r. Hamsher Elected President Of
Group 3 of Missouri.

st. Joseph, Mo-: The two days con-
vention of bankers from the territory
tributary TO St. Joseph. in the States
of Missouri, Kansas, Iowa and Nebras-
ka, closed with a smoker and enter
tainment at the new Elks Club. Group
3 Of Missouri; Group l of Kansas,
Group l OF Nebraska and Group 8 of
Iowa were represented. Speeches were
made by George F. Watt of Chicago
and w. o. Jones of New York.
c. F. Hamsher of Mound City was
elected chairman of Group of Mis-
souri,. and r. r. Calkins of st. Joseph,
secretary. George A. Guild of Sabetha
was made chairman and r. A. Park
of Atchison secretary of the Kansas
group. The Nebraska and Iowa groups
did not elect officers.
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-12-15
DECLARE THAT CASH
AND DRAFT GIVEN
KirksviIle Bank President Testifies in
Post Office sites Case.

Hannibal, Mo-: w. T. Baird, presi-
dent of the Baird National Bank, and
w. A. Downing, both of Kirksville, Mo-.
testified at the trial of the case of
Doctor Vernon, charged with bribery
in connection with the selection of
post-offce sites.
Witnesses testified that eleven sites
were offered at Kirksville. The Will
lard site, near the Baird bank, was
bought. The savings bank wanted the
site near It selected. Negotiations be-
tween Baird and Vernon were carried
on through Downing, and $500 was
paid in cash, and a draft for $500
given, which was cashed by Vernon at
Memphis, Tenn, according to the tes-
timony. The draft and receipts for
the money were produced. BIanton
was in Kirksville at the time and Sc
lected the site designated.
Fred. Wellson, another banker, and
Thomas ]. Dockery, real estate dea-
Ter, at Kirksville, were examined.
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-12-15
William Robbins.

Hannibal. Mo-: William Robbins, a
veteran steamboat pilot on the Missis-
sippi river, was found dead in the
pasture at his country home, two miles
west of Hannibal, Wednesday morn.
ing. He went out into the woods to
look over his hogs and was stricken
before reaching home. His body was
found by his daughter, Mrs w. A.
Goodrich. Death was due to heart
trouble. Mr.. Robbins was &c years
old, and in the early days of steam
boating served for over twenty years
on the steamers plying between New
Orleans and st. Louis, and St. Louis
and Keokuk, la. The deceased is sur
vived by seven children.