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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-03-31
HAMMERS THRU WALL
Bob WEIGH, Said to be Notorious
Crook, Makes Escape From County
Jail at Guthrie center-seat of An
Old Chair and Broomstick Were His


Special to Times Republican.
Guthrie Center, March 31.-Using
the seat of an old chair from which he
had wrenched the legs, as a hammer
and a broom stick as lever, Bob
WEIGH. under indictment for keeping
a nuisance at Casey and held in the
county Jail in this place awaiting his
trial, hammered his way thru brick
wall foot thick yesterday afternoon
and made his escape.
The only clew as to his whereabouts
which the officers have received thus
far is from Sam Delahoyt, the night
watchman at Stuart, twenty-one miles
away, who reports that he caught a
man attempting to steal a ride on the
Rock Island flyer last night. He pull
ed him off the train, but the fellow
wrenclied away from him and made
his escape in the darkness.
Sheriff M. o. Brown visited the Jail
at noon yesterday as usual to give the
prisoners their dinner. At 2:45 the
prisoners left in the Jail, two in num-
Der, attracted the notice of some Of the
officials in the court house short dis
lance away and told them that WEIGH
had broken out.
They hurried to the Jail only to find
the gaping hole in the wall where
WEIGH with his rude tools had beaten
his way to freedom. The Jail is an
old building and the bricks were de-
cayed which made his task easier.
WEIGH had not been confined to a cell
but was given the freedom of the cor
ridor.
The other prisoners claimed that
they were terrorized by WEIGH and
were afraid to give the alarm. They
made no attempt to escape.
A high board fence surrounds the
Jail, and WEIGH was uninterrupted by
curious spectators in making his get
away A liberal reward has been Of
fered by the authorities for his ar
rest.
WEIGH has bad record, and is said
to be notorious crook, altho this is
the first time he has been confined in
this county,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-03-31
DEFENDANTS GET A VERDICT.
Lono Drawn Out Case in Court at
EIdora Comes to an End.

Iona Drawn Out Case in Court at
EIdora Comes to an End.
Special TO T1mes-Republican.
Eldora, March 31.-The case in the
district court of Hardin county entitled
Reeves & Co., Va Lanun Bros. was
closed last night by the jury return
ing verdict for the defendants. This
case has been the most noteworthy
and occupied the attention of the
court longer than any case so far this
term, it having been commenced
Thursday morning of last week.
This was an action begun OCTOBER
2, 1900, by Reeves & Co. to recover
from defendants the purchase price OF
a thrashing machine. In 1901 a YER
dict was rendered for the plaintiff in
the amount specified in the petition.
This verdict however, the court set
aside and granted new trial. Upon
this ruling plaintiff appealed to the
supreme court, where the action OF
the lower court was affirmed. Upon
this ruling of the supreme court the
plaintiff dismissed the case as petit
Toned and commenced new case by
filing a new petition in 1904, winch
case the jury has just acted upon.
This has been an expensive case,
entailing not only a great amount OF
expense but time as well.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-03-31
LATTY RosToFFIcE BURNS.
Spark From Engine Destroys Build
ina Owned bv Mrs. Gardner.


ing Owned by Mrs. Gardner.
Latty, March 31.-A spark from the
engine. of the Rock Island passenger
train yesterday afternoon set fire to
the depot, general store and postoffice
combined, totally destroying the build
ing and contents. The loss will reach
about $500. partially covered by in
surance.. Mrs. A. B. Gardner, who
owns the structure, is postmistress of
the village, proprietor of the store,
train dispatcher and operator for the
Rock Island and also station agent.
The wires leading to the office
were burned thru and communication
from Latty to Burlington was cut
off until night, when the line was
temporarily repaired. All letters and
other mail matter were wiped out by
the flames and the extent of this loss
could not be ascertained, as Mrs. Gard1
ner. could not approximate the guam
tity of mail and other government sup
plies on hand, as the records were de-
stroyed with the balance of the con-
tents.
The building is one-story frame
and while the loss in money is small
it means much to Mrs. Gerdner and the
people of this vicinity.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-03-31

/ the boy fell into the pool. The former
boy ran quickly to the barn where his
father was and Mr.. Nickerson came to
the aid of the lad in the pool, who was
standing in water above his chin. He
could just grasp the lad by the hand.
but succeeded in pulling his out.
Abel.
L. w. Adams, SIS years Of age, who
has been living hermit life in a
little shanty three-fourths Of mile
west of Abel on the river bank, was
found dead in his bed Monday morn
ing. He became estranged from his
family ten years ago, and since tEat
time has been living alone. His wife
and family consisting Of four daugh-
tiers, and one son, now make their
home in Perry.
Scotch Grove.
A few days ago Lyman Meats shot
an American eagle that measured III
other. He shot it with a % caliber
rifle and crippled it, and when he went
to capture it, the bird gave battle and
he had to use his gun as club to kill
it. He also shot a white crow. The
tips of the wings and the head were
black and the rest of the body was
white. Mr.. Meats is quite
sportsman.
Independence.
L. D. Stocking is making prepara-
lions to manufacture a large number
of cement fence posts as soon as spring
opens. He has bought ten acres Of
land near the Stocking estate in Buff
falo township, on which there Is a
large quantity Of first class gravel. At
the price at which cement can now
be bought the posts can be manufac-
tured at cost below the prevailing
price for good oak posts. Mr.. Stocking
will manufacture posts enough to
practically replace all the wooden posts
on the Stocking farms, and will also
turn out several hundreds for others
who have ordered them.
Dubuque.
Papers were filed in the federal
court here by the attorneys for Mrs.
Kate George against the Illinois Cen
trail railway company for 100000 for
the death of her husband. Charles E.
George was switchman In the en-
ploy Of the Central In January, 1904.
On January Is Of that year, while en-
gagged In switching, he slipped on the
Ice that had accumulated along the
tracks, fell backward and was struck
by an engine. He did not know he
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-03-31

Alden.
Henry M. Smith is erecting fine
house on the highest spot inside the
corporate limits of Alden. The lew
home will command a, view OF the
country in every direction for many
miles.
Burlington. :.
Joseph A. Green, widely and well
known and highly respected resident
of this county, passed away Tuesday
morning at the home of his son, o. 9.
Green, of Middleton. Joseph A. Green
was the son ofg John and Thankful
Green, and was born in Hamilton
county, Ohio, November 10, 1928.
Let's.
The Iowa conference Of the United
Brethren church held here last week,
voted $4,000 for the establishment OF
an orphans home in the state of Iowa.
This denomination now has no home
of this kind and thru the generosity
of it's members and friends Will raise
a sufficient fund to establish one.
Waterloo. !.
Uncle Jim Place received word of
the death of A. w. Martin, for many
years a conductor on the Illinois Cen
trail branch running out of this city.
He left Waterloo about twenty years
ago. Death occurred last Friday at
Moberly, Mo-, of Bright's disease, after
long illness. The funeral was held
Sunday.
Onawa.
There was very destructive prairie
fire southeast of Blencoe Monday
which burned several thousand tons of
hay, Senator Hogue was the heaviest
loser losing about 1000 tons. Nc
Shane Bros. lost 500 tons, Cameron 500,
Cody 200 Cunningham & Gray 200, and
many others lost smaller amounts.
Several hay presses were also burned.
Montrose.
Within few hours of each other
Mr.. and Mrs. William E. Petty, pion-
GERS of Lee county, passed away, the
husband dying early Tuesday morn
ing and the aged wife late Monday
night Mr. and Mrs. Petty celebrated
their golden wedding in Montrosc on
Saturday, March 5, 1904, at which
time all of their children were pres
ent.
Webster City.
The little seven year old son of Mr..
and Mrs. Sheldon latham had mar
row escape from drowning in cess
pool Sunday evening. While playing
with the young son Of B. F. Nickerson,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-03-31
THE end OF The GRIP
REACHED AFTER EIGHT YEARS
OF COMPLICATED
TROUBLES.
Deafness, Kissing Sounds in Head
Stomach Disorder, Palpitation of
Heart and Debility Overcome
at Last,

Mr.. Newman certainly had a very
tough time with the grip, and it is no
wonder, now that he is over it, that
him can't be beat. His case shows how
profoundly grip poisons the system
and how obstinately it resists all ord
inary efforts to eradicate it. The
publication Of the following interview
with Mr.. Newman will shorten the
sufferings of others, as it will save
them doubtful experiments and guide
them at once to treatment that has
proved a wonderful success.
Few cases can be worse than Mr..
Newnan's for he had head, heart and
stomach troubles combined with great
weakness. Speaking of his long ILL
ness, he recently said:
1.-THE attack of grip which I had
eight years ago left me in a. very bad
fix. / became nearly deaf and my
head ached continually and was filled
with kissing nd roaring sounds that
were fearfully annoying. My heart
fiuttered and had regular running away
spells. M. stomach was so sore that I
could hardly bear a touch on that part
OF my body. had great deal of pain
In the region of my liver and the doc
tor said that organ was enlarged. My
kidneys gave me trouble. When I at
tempted to get up after sitting a
while, they ached so that could hard
~ stand"
Didn't you give up and go to
bed?" he was asked. .
NO., simply wouldn't. My head
and my back ached dreadfully but hard
as it was to stand it wouldn't give
up entirely. i obstinately dragged my
self about, kept growing worse and
finally ran down to almost nothing"
What did you do to get relief?"
First tried a doctor, but he did
me no good. Then I took all kinds
OF advertised preparations but nothing
proved helpful until began to use DR..
Williams Pink Pills. AS soon as got
them knew that I had at last hit
the right remedy for my case. The
very first box did more for me than
anything else I hal ever taken.
wish had heard 81 them long be-
fore for they would have saved me
money and suffering. They proved to
be just what they claim to be. They
gave me relief right away and in three
months they positively cured me. J
think I was scarcely ever in better
health in my life than I am at present,
and feel that cannot say too much
in favor of DR., Williams Pink Pills"
Mr.. William A. Newman is we'll
known Camden county farmer, living
at Sagrada, Missouri. His case was a
severe test for any remedy, but DR..
Williams Pink Pills met every re-
duirement by acting directly on the
blood and making that pure and rich
in every element that is essential to
perfect health. Other remedies merely
drive the poison OF the grip into hid
ing, but DR.. Williams Pink Pills drive
It out Of the system. They are sold
by every druggist.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-03-31

manner, his whole attitude breathed
defiance. Then came the announce
ment:
81 did the job. robbed the house.
Powers had nothing to do with it,
Powers half rose from his seat as If
to protest, but the other went on talk
ing. Calmly, cody, without the flicker
of an eyelid, blasting all hope of free
dom to save his pal. he swore him
self into the penitentiary to save an
other.
But the effort was futile. The jury
returned a verdict of guilty against
Powers. While the jurors were delib-
Grating, Kearns appeared before the
judge and withdrew his plea of not
guilty to one of guilty. Powers will be
sentenced on Monday morning.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-03-31
William jackson Kills Himself
by Hanging In the Wood
shed of His Home
HE WAS MENTALLY DERANGED
III Health and Inability to Secure EN-
pIoyment Suitable to His Physical
Capabilities Believed . to Have
Caused His Mental UnbaIance-
Leaves Wife and Family.

Special to Times Republican.
Eldora, March 31,-William JACK
son, aged SO, committed suicide last
night at Ackley. His body was founa
by members of his family. lie had
hanged himself with a clothesllne at
tached to rafter in the woodshed ana
when found his feet were touching the
floor, death having been caused py
strangulation. Jackson was ABOUT oo
years of age and was formerly COOK at
the Ackley hotel. Some time ago he
became mentally deranged and mad
been twice sent to the hospital Tor
treatment. Last week he began to act
strangely again and Mayor Eilea sent
the health officer to make an eXamlna-
ton, thinking perhaps the man could
be successfully treated at home. HIS
mental trouble was undoubtedly
caused by i'll health and his inability
to secure employment suited to his
physical capabilities. He leaves a wife
and five children.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-03-31
FROM ALL OVER IOWA

was injured until few hours after,
when he discovered that his left arm
was numb. He went to bed and never
left it. His wife has brought legal
action to recover damages, and con-
ice which had accumulated contrary
to law.
Allison.
The students from Butler county
attending the state university at Iowa
City have organized an Iowa Univer-
sity Club of Butler County. 1t is
formed with a view to facilitating a
closer bond of fellowship among the
university students Of this county and
of promoting the interests of the uni
versity. There are eighteen students
in attendance from Butler county at
present. Following are the officers Of
the new organization: Herman y.
Hunt, Shell Rock, president; Miss
Edith Curtis Allison, vice president;
Miss Eta, Williams, Parkersburg, Sec
rotary; Louis c. Scherling, Parkers-
burg, treasurer.
Burlington.
Burlington enjoyed for a short time
real live dynamite scare. A young
boy named Schafer found a lot of
dynamite in a cave near the Prospect
hill bluff on the river front, called The
Devils Kitchen. He reported the find
to the \olice and two officers went out
to investigate. They found the boys
story to be true. There were about
twenty sticks of the stuff. 1t was part
ly buried in the earth floor of the cave
and was, carefully removed to the river
and dumped in by the officers. 1t is
believed the explosive was left there
some time ago and it is possible that
it was part Of the supplies used by
some railroad workmen.
EIkhart.
The people of Elkhart township have
invited County Superintendent Of
Schools q. G. Thornburg to address
them on the subject of consolidation
of the rural schools. Great interest is
being aroused among the farmers on
this subject, many believing that the
time will soon .be here with town
ship graded school will be a neces-
sity. AT the last, township meeting
three districts submitted propositions
asking for new buildings, which were
defeated, it being understood that the
township would first take vote on
consolidating all the schools before
anything is done to improve the pres
ent buildings.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-03-31
Refusal to Meet State Univer-
sity May Break Up Iowa
State College League
PROFESSIONALISM IS THE ISSUE
Ames Action Is Evidently in Defence
of Her Star Pitcher, Brown, Who
Cannot Play Under the Western
Conference Rules Stipulated by the
University in Making Its Schedule.
aec:a, 10 Tfmes-Republican.

Special 10 Tfrnes-Republican
Iowa CITY. March 31.-The action of
the State Agricultural Society at Ames
in refusing to meet the State Univers-
ity in the base ball games scheduled
this spring because the latter insisted
that the games be played under Wes-
tern Conference rules, which does not
permit the playing of professionals,
has created a great deal of unfavorable
comment here.
At the time the managers of the Iowa
College held their meeting in Iowa
City to arrange for the schedule for
the coming year, two games were ar
ranged between Ames and Iowa. Man
ager Walker sent the contracts to the
athletic directors at the Agricultural
college containing the provision that
the games should be played under the
conference. They were returned UNI
signed with the statement that Ames
did not desire to meet Iowa on any
such grounds.
The situation is the most critical in
the history of athletic sport of the
state in many years and should Ames
persist in holding to the position taken
by their athletic manager 1T WIFI un-
doubtedly break up the Iowa State Col
lege League. Concerning the action
of the Aggfes prominent alumnus Oh
Iowa University and d man closely con-
nected with the athletic life of Iowa
colleges, said last night:
"The issue of professionalism in the
sport of the Iowa colleges is one that
has received attention by all of the
athletic directors of the state during the
past three years, but all of them have
been afraid to meet the issue squarely
and lead the way. The abuses have
been so notorious that the unusual
proposition has been made to have
base ball in Iowa colleges put openly
and aboveboard on professional ba-
sis.
"such condition would be impossi-
BILE, of course, and every move in the
future should be toward the establish
ment of higher plane of athletic NOR
ais. The action of Ames, taken evil
IDENTIFY in defense Of her star pitcher,
Brown. is distinctly a retrograde ac-
ton and an explanation is certainly
due to the friends of clean sport in the
state who have watched the building up
of a great athletic department at the
AGRICULTURAL college during the past ten
years with pleasure.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-03-31
Small Fire at WaverIys

SpeClaI 10 IIIIleS-I epUUItett1f'
Waverly, March S1.-At g O'CLOCK
Wednesday morning the residence OF
Frank Lynn, who resides two and one
half miles west of there, was dlscoY-
cred to be on fire. The members OF the
family and the near neighbors organ
lied themselves into a salvage corps
and managed to remove most OF the
contents, but the building itself was
almost totally destroyed. The flames
originated at time before the wind
had risen and: were easily kept from
spreading. Mrs. Lynn was in the pro-
cess of getting breakfast and 1T is sup
posed that the fire originated from the
chimney. The loss was about $1,000,
with partial INSURANCE.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-03-31
FROM NINETEEN COUNTIES.
Meeting Of County superintendents q
Great Success,

Oskaloosa, March 31.-NineteeE
counties were represented in the coun-
ty superintendent meeting and many
matters of interest were discussed in
formally. Superintendent Riggs said
that 1t was a splendid meeting.
In the evening the enrolment at the
convention had passed the 700 mark.
More than 1000 delegates and home
people attended the Wilcox lecture and
reception last night. The address Of
welcome by Mayor Williams was we'll
received.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-03-31
DOCTOR" ROCHE DISAPPEARS.

Appears to Have Forsaken His Famil-
lar Haunts in Des Moines.
Special TO Times Republican
Iowa Falls. March 31-An interesting
report reaches here from Des MONIES
to the effect that Professor Johh a. :.
Roche, Familiarity known as doctor
i'm Des Moines, who was formerly stage
director of the Metropolitan in TINS
city, and we'll known as a lecturer on
ethical subjects, has forsaken his fam
iliar haunts in Des Moines, where ne
has made his headquarters for the
past year and that his Whereabouts are
unknown
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-03-31
BENEFIT ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION
onawa High School Students Will
Present "The Merchant Of Venice"

Special to Times-RepubIican.
Onawa, March 31.-The Onawa high
school will present the Shakespearean
burlesque "The Merchant of Venice"
at the opera house here next Friday
evening 1t is expected the success
Of the play will be such as to neces-
state it's production again. The pro-
ceeds of the entertainment will go to
benefit the high school athletic associa-
ton, which has received much encour-.
agement for it's splendid showing both
in track events and team work.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-03-31
Mrs. Eva L. Page Buried.

Logan, March 31.-Mrs. Eva e. Page.
wife of c. S. Page, who died in Des
Moines was buried yesterday from the
home of Mrs. George Harvey. sister OF
the deceased. Rev. William Shoesmith
of Logan, the Christian pastor, deliv-
cred the sermon at II o'clock.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-03-31
MoRGAN's MOTHER DEAD.

Mrs. Catherine Howard. Parent Of
Dubuque Postmaster, Passes Away.
Special to Times Republican.
Dubuque, March 31.-Mrs. Catherine
Howard, pioneer resident and mother
of Postmaster Joseph Morgan, died
this morning.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-03-31
LARGE Barn Burns Near vinton.

Large Barn Burns Near VIhtoh.
Vinton, March 31.-The large barn
of John Kersten, ten miles west Of here
was struck by lightning Wednesday
and completely destroyed with 1,500
bushels of oats, LOO bushels of corn,
800 bushels of barley, 80 tons of hay
and all his farm machinery, including
three new top buggies. The loss will
be about $4,000 with some insurance.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-03-31
Brewery to Start Monday

Special to Times-Republican.
Waverly, March 31.-The waverly
brewery is so far completed that they
expect to start the first brew next
Monday. Their principal brand will
be called Shaneweiser, in honor of Mr..
Shaneweise, the secretary and one of
the principal stockholders of the asso-
al ton
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-03-31
JAMES :. BURNS ON STAND.

Defendant is Called as Witness in
Big Portland Company Suit.
Council Bluffs, March 31.-In the
Portland mining suit yesterday James
#. Burns, the defendant, narrated the
events which preceded the discovery
of gold on the Portland and Bobtail No.
2 claims. He said Doyle, the plaintiff,
offered to work for him because Doyle
had nothing else to do. After Doyle re
turned to Colorado Sprigs, Burns
found gold on one claim and John Har
nan was to he given third interest in
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-03-31

the Portland. Tho the Portland was
partnership property, Burns said, ne
himself paid the expense of patentlng
it and Harnan bought material to bulld
a shaft house, while Doyle contributed
no money.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-03-31
DEATH OF FRANK scHwEBkE.

Popular Young Farmer Of Hardin
County Buried Thursday.
Special to Times Republican.
Eldora, March 31.-Yesterday oc-
Cured the funeral of Frank Schwebke,
son of William Schwebke. wealthy
farmer living west of here. Mr..
Schwebke leaves wife and family. He
was a member of the local Lutheran
church and was very popular among
his people, Mr.. Schwebkes death was
caused by that terrible disease, tuber-
c1l1OSiS
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-03-31
RHEUMATISM R 9esl LEE

Rheumatism does more
ease to rob life of pleasure an
its effects on the system that
unable to enjoy bodily com
bound hand and foot and suf
stiff joints and muscles, and
often distorted, crooked
limbs, while others have
intervals of freedom, during
which they live in constant
fear and dread of the next
attack, when, at the least ex-
posure to damp weather, or
slight irregularity of any
kind, the disease will return.
The cause of Rheumatism is
by food lying undigested il
and a general sluggish condit
as liuiments, oils, plasters, ct