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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-02-01

DR.. c. G. Gotham, of Eldora, was
in the city Tuesday afternoon, being
on his way home from Gladbrook,
where he has been for few days. look
ing after business matters. DR.. Geth-
man is interested with his brothers,
Fred and Adolph Gethman, of Glad
brook who form a stock company
known as the Gethman Land Company,
in large farm near Gladbrook, where
sheep raising is engaged in on an ex
tensive scale. The Gethman Bros.
are feeding at the present. time 1000
head OF sheep, and during the past
few days the animals have been care
fully looked over, with a view of as
certaining just how near they are
ready for the market. The sheep will
be prime about March I, and Mr..
Gethman thinks they can not help but
top the market. The sheep are being
fed corn and barley. ground end mix
ed together, and ensilege, green corn,
cut in the fall into silo, and allowed
to cure thus giving the animals green
feed during the winter months, when
otherwise they would be unable to
get it.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-02-01

Mrs. l.. S. Peckham was hostess and
Mrs. j. w. Oliver leader, at the meet
ing Of the Unity Club Tuesday after
noon. The reading. of myths of the
later heroes was continued, the par
ticular subject for yesterday being
The Wanderings of Ulysses"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-02-01

A merry surprise party was enjoyed
at the home Of Mrs. w. f. Block, 10
East Main street Tuesday afternoon.
the occasion being Mrs. Blocks birth
day anniversary. Those present We're
Mesdames b. G. Cochran. A. Bowman.
L. Sanborn, w. Nitsch, Mary Rooster,
S. l.. Wedgwood, +. s. Widl, c. #.
Reimer. Susan Krandall, Charles Hurd.
Roy Fetters, Fred Shulz, and John
Block. Mrs Block was the recipient
of pretty tokens of remembrance.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-02-01
Giales,Repablitan
!: THE CITY in BRIEF :

Chamberlain, optometrist.
George j. Allen, ophthalmologist.
We can sell you Il fine grade OF Min
nesota flour at $1.50 per sack. Kirk
Bros.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-02-01

The Shakespeare Club was enter
tanned at the home of Mrs. A. c. DAILY.
Tuesday afternoon and there was full
attendance at the meeting. Quotations
from Henry w We're given in answer
to roll call, and besides the reading.
very good paper on "Hotspur"
was read before the club by Mrs. r.
N. Holt. A social hour followed, Mrs.
DAILY serving light refreshments, and
several piano numbers played by Mrs.
w. p. James were enjoyed. The next
hostess is Mrs. Mary Farrand.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-02-01

d. A. Collision, dentist. 10 w. Main.
Dr. Jay, surgeon and physician. Suite
s. fremont block.
Hot drinks and fruit elders. Com
stock confection. 115 East Main.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-02-01

III. A. Church, who has been spend
ing the winter in Fairhope. Ala, with
Mrs. Church and DR.. and Mrs. c. c.
Cottle, arrived home this morning. He
was called home on business matters,
but will return to Alabama in a short
time. He says DR.. Cottle's condition
is serious and he has been confined to
his bed for several weeks
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-02-01

Jersey Lily has gained many friends.
Try u sack and be convinced. Kirk
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-02-01

Mr.. Ezra Arey, Of Sedala, Mo-, ar
rived in the city Tuesday evening from
Sterling, ILL.,, and Will remain for a Wis
it of few days with his sister, Mrs.
Merritt Greene, and family Mr.. Arey
has been visiting relatives at Sterling.
and from this CITY win return to his
home in Sedalia. Mr.. Arey is one Of
the Oldest engineers in the employ of
the Missouri Pacific, having been in
the service for thirty-eight years.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-01-10
A $50, 900 Increase

The publishers of the Woman's
Home Companion, the brightest and
best of all home magazines, announce
that the demand for the January mum
Der will far exceed half million cop
les, which is an increase of $50, 900
copies in the short space of few
months only. The December number
was completely sold out by the fifth
day of December The January issue
will be a great holiday number, with
royalty beautiful illustrations. 1t
will contain the best of short stories,
fiction and fascinating serials. the
newest fashions, wonderful special ar
ticles. children's pages. Mrs. Sang
ster's talks. Photographic contests,
cash prizes in plenty, puzzles, wit
and humor, etc, the brightest, most
entertaining and helpful home apd
family magazine in the world for
American homes. Ten cents a copy
at all newsdealers, or direct from the
publisher at Springfield, Ohio. Sub
soription price. 81 year. &4
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-01-10
PREVENTED PNEUMONIA

have been wanting to write to you
for some time past to tell you of the
great good Father Johns Medicine did
myself and family. as tonic and body
builder, after severe attack of the grip.
was bordering on pneumonia and other
doctors medicine had failed Father
Johns Medicine cured me. Its merits
should be appreciated. Knowing it does
not contain stimulants, feel safe at all
times in taking it. Thankfully yours.
tSignedl. Mrs. Rebecca P. Pennell. Az
North Fortieih Street. Camden. N. Y.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-01-10
FOupd::a Cure For Indigestion.

| Use Chamberlain Stomach and
Liver Tablets for indigestion and find
that they suit my case better than any
other dyspepsia remedy / have ever
tried and have used many different
remedies. | am nearly fity-one years
Of age and have suffered great deal
from indigestion. can eat almost any
thing want to now. GEO w. EMORY.
Rock Mills, Ala. For sale by Field
meyer Bros. City Drug Store.
When bilious try those of Chamber
lain's Stomach and Liver Tablets and
realize for once how quickly frst-class
up-to-date medicine will correct the dis
order. For sale by Feldmeyer> Bros.
City Drug Store.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-01-10
TO FRAME PARTY POLICY.
Snecial Dispatch to Evening Capital.

Lafayette, Ind, Jan. 10. In the
spacious polo rink here tonight several
hundred loyal Democrats will sit
about the banquet board and listen To-
opinions expressed by Democratic lead
ers of national prominence regarding
the future policy of the party. The
affair, which has been arranged by
the Tippecanoe Democracy, has at
tracted more than ordinary attention
as it is the first demonstration of ma
tional importance that the Democrats
have held since the presidential cam
paign with an idea OF formulating a
policy for the future of the party.
William J. Bryan is to be the guest of
honor and chief speaker at the ban
quet
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-01-10

A meeting Of the academic board
was held this morning at the Naval
Academy relative TO the semi annual
examination Of midshi pmen. Wednes-
day. January 25 was decided upon as
the last day of examination for the first
class This will allow of ample time
in.which TO prepare for graduation ex-
ercises. The second. third and fourth
class examinations will be concluded
on Friday, January 81
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-01-10
New Signal Equipment

New halyards, flags and weather box
for the storage of signal flags not in
use are being placed on the weather
signal tower Mt the foot OF Main street.
The signal flags are being watched
with greater interest now than has
been the case for some time. Warnings
of all the severe storms of this winter
were announced hours before their
advent and saved great loss to ship
ping and small craft.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-01-10
BY SISTERS OF HOLY CROSS

1--WE cheefully recommend Father
Johns Medicine as good remedy for
bronchial troubles and as tonic and
body-builder for those who are weak
and run down. Several persons of our
institution have used ii with beneficial
results. tSignsdl Sisters Of Holy Cross,
"a Chandler ST., Nashua, N. H.. !"
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-01-10
Bought chamberlain Cough Remedy
and Sent it to Friends.

Mr.. F. w. Fletcher. a druggist in
Victoria. Australia. says "A customer
OF mine. was 50 pleased with Chamber
lain Cough Remedy. which she had
used for her children when suffering from
colds and Group. that during fortnight 5
time she obtained at my shop nine bot.
ties, which she sent 10 her friends in
different parts Of the state. telling them
how much good it had done and ad-
vising them TO give il trial. For sale
by Feldmeyer Bros. Cry Drug Store.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-01-10
Lived In Eastport

Among the persons injured in the
wreck on the Pennsylvania Railroad
near Shamokin, Pa, yesterday is
Frederick Welker. He formerly lived
in Baltimore, but for some time has
been employed by A. Braun in East
port. He is SO years of age and has a
wife in Baltimore. His injuries are
not thought to be serious.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-01-10
JENKINS AND CARKEEK.
snecial Dispatch 70 EveninR Capital.

oPCOIdI DlsPaIOl y 1-VOrIIIE NaF11@-
San Francisco, Cal, Jan. 0.-The
most important wrestling match to be
seen hereabouts in a long time is
scheduled for Woodward's pavilion to-
night when Tom Jenkins and Jack
Carkeek are TO engage in a bout to set
tie the question of relative supremacy.
The men have been training faithfully
since the match was made and live
ly contest is expected to be the out
come. The articles of agreement call
for the best two out of three falls,
catch as catch can rules to govern.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-01-10
Skating on The Spa

For the past few days skating has
been very good on Spa creek. Every
night it has been filled with large
crowds of skaters reveling in the sport
which is not allowed Annapolitans
for any great length of time. Wealth
er indications are that skating will
not endure for any great length of
time.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-01-10
Colder Weather Coming

After several days of clear, cool, but
not disagreeable weather, the forecast
predict the approach of a
colder wave, which will begin to make
its presence felt tomorrow with snow
and with lower temperature Wednes-
day. The weather of the past several
DAYS mas been too good to last, and a
change for more . wintry weather
comes not unexpectedly.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-01-10
improvement to School

Workmen are engaged in placing
new desks and chairs in the Camp
Parole school. A new stove has been
provided and the school, with a good
teacher, is now equipped to teach the
young idea how to shoot.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-01-10
TO FIGHT sPECULATORs.
Sneeial Dispatch TO Evening Capital

Montgomery. Ala. Jan. i0--Pursu
ant to the call OF K r. Poole, state
commissioners of agriculture, mass
meetings of cotton growers are to be
held throughout Alabama today to dis
cuss the situation in regard to the cot.
ton industry. The purpose is to agree
upon an effective mode of disposing
of the crop now on hand and for con-
certed action in making the new crop
so as to battle the attempts Of specnla-
tors to control the market
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-01-10
NEW JERSEY LEGISLATURES.
Special dispatch to Evening Capital.

Trenton, N. j., Jan. l0-The New
Jersey state legislature met and organ
lied today From all indications the
session will confine itself chiefly to
business of a routine character, no
measure of striking Importance being
scheduled for. consideration. During
the coming week the two houses will
meet in joint session and re-elect
United States Senator Kean.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-01-10
Insurance Company Meetingl

There will be meeting of the Off
GERS and directors of the Mutual Insur-
ance Company of Anne Arundel coun-
ty tonight. Matters pertaining to the
management of Ethe company will be
discussed and several special features
will be introduced.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-01-10
SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURE.
Special Dispatch to Evening Capital

Lafayette. Ind. Jan. l0.-The win
ter school of agriculture of Purdue
University opened today and will
continue for two weeks. The school
has been materially strengthened by
important additions TO the teaching
force, subjects taught and equipments.
Three entirely distinct courses of study
are neutrality-suspicious. and horticul-
ture, animal husbandry and dairying,
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-01-10
Gun Club Meeting

A meeting OF the Annapolis Gun Club
Will be held next Monday evening, Janu-
AIRY 10, at o. clock. at Boucher s-on-the
Spa Election of officers will be held
and full attendance is requested.
THoS. STRANGE,
10 President.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-01-10
ARKSFROM THE TELEGRAPH
SOME THINGS OF GENERAL
INTEREST.
News Items Gathered From All
Parts of The Country
Condensed.
THE CORNER STONE LAID.
enec;al -Dispatch 70 Eyening Capital.

Raleigh, n O., Jan. TO-. Many per-
sons attended today's ceremony in con-
nection with the laying of the corner
stone of the new building of the State
Agricultural and Mechanical College.
The ceremony was conducted under
Masonic auspices. The address of the
day was delivered by Governor Ay
cock. in whose honor the new building
is to be named Aycock Hall.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-01-10
q s. a. s IL. r. r.

VIII run a Theatre Train from Balti-
more to Annapolis. January 10th, 1905.
Leaving Camden Station at IL 80 p. m.
Passes will not be honoTed on this train
SHELLMAN b. Brown,
g. F. * 7. A.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-01-10

A license was granted today by the
clerk of the Court to Archie NJ. Allen,
aged % years, and Minnie A. Upton,
aged % years, both of this county.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-01-10
no Oure q Cold in One DaY.

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets
All druggists refund the money il it fails
TO cure. E. w. Groves signature is on
each. sI6s
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-01-10
NOTICE

The annual meeting of the Stock
holders Of the Annapolis Land and I'm
provement Company will be held at the
Office of the Company. I8 School Street.
HsdHesday. TaHKG,y Hin, 1905 ais +. m.
By Order. c. A. DUBOIS,
dlT Secretary.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-01-10
NOTIC &
OFFICE OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS.

Annapolis. Md, Jan. 7, 1905.
NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN, That
on Tuesday, 3anna,y I7th, the Board
will consider the ACCESSIBILITY of an in
crease of IS cents per 500 on the road
tax for the Third district. the legal rate
of IS cents having been insufficient to
meet necessary expenses. BY order of the
board. CHAS. HIMELHEBER,
si7 Clerk.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-01-10
RAFFLE.

The chances in the Sorrel Mare offered
for Rattle by ]. Albert Adams, having
been all taken the said Mare will be
drawn for at Adam Brothers Cafe. 40
Clay Street on Tuesday. January roth,
at s o'clock p. m. All parties having
tickets are requested to be present.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-10-28
FIERCE BATTLE IN MIDAIR.
Hawk and Big White Cat Engage il
Desperate hight Ending in the
Death Of Both.

Montgomery, W. Va. - Summe.
boarders at Barger's Springs witnessed
a terrific mid-alr battle between 4
large hawk and medium-sized white
cat, in which both combatants los
their lives. The cat killed the bird
and in turn was crushed by its fall &C
the earth.
The cat was stretched upon a pile
of boards. when out of the sky an
immense hawk plunged and arose witt
the animal graspcd in it's talons. The
cat fought with great ferceness, anC
the upward progress OF the two wac
marked by swirl Of fur and feath.
ers. The animal in its fury tore
great lines in the hawk and denude6
] IL OF its plumage.
High upin the air they hung. Then they
began 70 fall. and as they neared the
earth trail OF feathers followed. They
struck the ground with a thud and al.
was overs, The hawk was literally dis.
lembowled. every feather in reach oil
the cats claws being torn away. It's
flesh also hung in little strings. The
cat was badly disfgured and soaked
in blood. IL was apparent. however
that the fall and not the bird hao
killed the plucky animal
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-10-28

from her home, when the dogs sprant
upon her from the roadside. The
leader Of the pack. a Scotch collie
leaped at her throat. She attempted
to beat ii off, when a big bulldog anc
a shepherd dog threw their weigh.
upon her and bore her to the ground
She tore the collie from her throat
with her hands, only to have it sink
its teeth in her shoulder.
Maddened apparently by the WON
ans struggles. the dogs set upon her
with teeth and claws. They ripped
her dress open from collar to hem OF
skirt, and tore her shirt waist from
her shoulders. Her position was ex.
tremely perilous when Miss Knapp, at.
tracted by her cries, rushed upon the
dogs and by sheer strength tore their
from the PROSTATE woman. Boil
women were having a pitched battle
with the dogs when men ran up ano
beat the animals of with clubs
Miss Knapp escaped unframed
Mrs. Van Keuren was taken 70 hei
home. A doctor found her suffering
4 from shock and a score of wounds
She had saved her face from harm
but at the expense of one arm. The
arm was fearfully torn. and Their,
were many decorations made by teeth
and claws upon her shoulders, mech
and back Her condition is serious
but the doctor says she will probably
recover.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-10-28

Alto Pass. Ill.-The latest thing in
fish stories is that related by Bud
Belts, who lives in the Big Muddy bot.
toms, eight miles northwest Of this
city. and who owns a dog. According
to Buds narrative. his dog is the first
Of his lineage that has ever freed 9
catfish. The Big Muddy has habit
Of rising very rapidly after a heavy
-ain. and recedes with equal, IL not
greater. rapidity. After the recent
high water. Bud approached the bans
70 examine ish trap. lie found his
dog industriously barking at a catfish
suspended by its fms from the branches
of a hollow tree. The fish proved 70
be alive. and weighed 80 pounds.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-10-28
FOUGHT MANIAC
IN LIGHTHOUSE
A FIERCE STRUGGLE BETWEEN
KEEPER AND COMPANION.
FORMERS WEEK OF TERROR
Is Forced to Defend Life from Muir.
3aEous Attacks of Insane Man
and Also Tend Lights
TO Warn Ships.

New York.-No mariner who steered
his course by the Stratford shoals light
during one week recently guessed thai
behind the unceasing blinking of the
white beam that guided him safely
by the rocks and sand bars between
Port Jefferson and Bridgeport was
going on a hfe-and-seath struggle be-
tween the keeper and his companion
a maniac.
The tale OF the seven days and nights
OF terror Of Lighthouse Tender Merrill
Hulse came TO light through this bull.
ietin of the lighthouse board at Temp
kinsville:
Julius Coster is hereby dismissed
from the service"
Head Keeper Gilbert Rutland went
ashore on his vacation on Monday
and the little boat that took him &c
the Stratford river landing carried
back Coster, the companion of Hu,se
through many a summer and winter
Of calm and storm.
Hulse sat all night long watching
the great lens revolve its beam over
the water. 1t was a 24-hour trick
at hand with the break of the morning
he was startled by cries.
lie sprang TO the door of Coster's
room, but before he could enter Coster
appeared. His eyes were wild and his
face white.
To a boat-hook he had dashed his
razor. and without uttering a word he
advanced on his fellow keeper. Hulse
fought with desperation for his life
overpowered the maniac and drove
him into the little room.
All day long he fought the insan,
man, trying again and again to disarn
him. but failing.
At dusk. overcome by exhaustion. the
maniac fell into a doze and HulsC
trimmed his carbons and oiled his en-.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-10-28
MRS. NJ. B. MARTH,
CHICKASHA,
INDIAN TERRITORY.
(B0X, No. 95S.)
Enohse Stamp for reply
HONEST GREEN DUTcHMAN.
Gen. Fremont Wished There Wers
More Like Him in This
Country.

Gottlieb Whittier, who 40 years ago
found box containing $62 900 in GOLD
and government bonds. stolen from the
United States paymaster. and which be
Immediately returned to Gen. Fremont,
Is dead. says the St Louis Chronicle.
For 43 years he conducted one of the
largest contracting enterprises in Mis-
souri,. During the civil war he was en-
gagged by the United States govern
ment in the construction OF forts along
the Mississippi river. and while build
Ing fort in south ST. Louis a tin box
was unearthed. Mr.. Whittier found IL
where ii had been thrown aside by the
worKmen. A lock on the side aroused
his curiosity, and he pried open the
lid. Covered with brown paper was a
pile OF gold and government bonds.
Mr.. Whittier at once drove to Gen.
Fremont's headquarters at Eighth and
Chouteau avenue. AS he walked from
the Office an officer remarked: THAT
green Dutchman could have kept this
money"
To this Gen. Fremont replied: at
wish we had few more Of such green
Dutch in this country. He is one hon
est man"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-10-28
DEAD MANS HAND
! ON THE THROTTLE
EXPRESS TRAIN RUNS WILD
AT sixty MILES AN HOUR.
STOPPED IN NICK OF TIME
Engineer Is Killed While Leaning
Out Of Cab Misunderstanding
Red Lights Warn Fire
man of Danger.

Elizabeth, n. J.-Her engineer. Dan
lei Mahoney. dead in his cab. the
Fast Flying Virginian" ran wild at
60 miles an hour for many miles over
the Pennsylvania railroad between
Trenton and Philadelphia the other
night Through the darkness the train
plunged uncontrolled. Numbered past
danger signals and ratified over
switches until its reckless speed
warned the fireman that Mahoney's
cautious hand had lost its master-grip
on the throttle.
The fireman climbed into the cab.
found Mahoney dead. seized the air
brake lever and the throttle and
brought the train to a safe speed be-
fore 1t reached the gridiron OF tracks
and switches outside of Philadelphia
The passengers that filled the cars
OF the 81. f. "" were in happy igno-
rance that they and the train had
most narrowly escaped a disaster.
Even the conductor die not know by
what a close margin catastrophe had
been averted.
The IF. F. V" left Jersey City FOR
the south, as usual, at SIS p. m. Il
halted at Trenton a few minutes be-
fore seven o'clock. and Mahoney
swung down from the cab TO oil the
locomotive. Early as 1t was. It was
dark. for the low-scurrying sullen
clouds OF the widespread thunderstorm
were sweeping overhead.
The train had traversed the Trenton
cut and the bridge into Morrisville
when the odor of burning waste told
Mahoney that they had hot box He
told mis- fireman so and leaned far out
his cab window TO inspect the burning
journal.
She'll carry us TO West Philadel-
phia. anyhow" said Mahoney. and he
settled himself on his seat, while the
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-10-28
Girl Disrobed by Lichtninp.

Williamsport, Pa.-Lightning which
struck the house OF William Bowers
in Ranchtown. near here, played some
remarkable pranks. Not only did il
upset tables and chairs. but it tripped
the clothing from a woman without
injuring her. Miss Campbell. OF Phil
adelphia. who was visiting the Bowers
and was sitting near the stove on the
ground floor when the lightning struck
the house, was the victim OF this odd
freak. AS the bolt crashed through
The roof she lost consciousness for
a moment, and when she recovered she
found all her clothing lying in smol-
dering mass near her. but she was I'M
injured.