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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-05-04

1t should be called to mind In this
same connection that the last years OF
Shaw's administration Martin and
Gilbertson had become members OF
the executive council and Shaw had
not everything all his own way The
lowest assessment under Shaw was
the assessment of 1900 which was
made In one Of the rooms Of the Saw
cry Hotel with the railroad attorneys
present to dictate the amounts. In
1901 Martin and Gllbertson came to
the council and they laid down on the
proposition for fiat Increase Of W.
600, 900 to the total assessment. Rather
than not have any assessment at all
they were forced to compromise on ST.
100000.
In 1901 Secretary Of State Martin
and Treasurer Gtlbertson pressed mat
tiers so hard that Shaw finally offered
I to compromise on an increase of 81
600. 900, provided that none Of the M
crease was given to the Northwest
ern." Secretary Martin promptly re-
piled that the increase should go tn
such roads as 1t rightfully belonged to
regardless Of whether 1t was the
Northwestern or any other. Then Shaw
said he was willing to concede that
Merriam should designate the roads
that should be raised and Martin
promptly again replied that Merriam
had no more to say than any other
member of the executive council.
In 1902 when Cummins and Carroll
came to the executive council the very
first year that the railroads were I'M
able to dictate the assessment the as
sessment per mile was placed at a
figure larger than 1t had been the first
year Of Shaw's term.
The election contest over the position
of auditor of ChicAasaw county has
reached the supreme court and may
be heard at the coming term. The
election was held in 1904 and If the
case Is submitted to the supreme cour.
and the court hurries its decision 1t
may be that final decision may be
had in the supreme court before the
next general election and new audi
tor will be elected. +. N. Lentz serv
ed as county auditor in Chickasaw
county and was a candidate for re-
election P. H. Murphy, an employee
in his office was candidate against
him and Lentz was elected by eleven
votes in the face of the returns. Muir
ply claimed the election judges had
miscounted and had put misinterpre-
tation on some sections of the election
law so that votes which should have
been counted for him were not so
counted. The supervisors canvassed
the returns and gave Lentz a certifi-,
cate of election and Murphy appealed
to special court of contest, which
ruled in Murphy's favor. The district
court sustained the court of contest
and Lentz appealed to the supreme
court. Lentz meanwhile. has contin-
ued to hold the office.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-05-04
The RAILROAD Taxes
Arrivalof the Reports of Some
Of the Roads Revives the
Subject
SOME STATISTICS ARE TAKEN
Tho Record Of Shaw and cummins
Compared in tho Matter Of Railroad
Asscssments-Big Increase Under
the Present State Administration
Capital Gossip.
Special to Times Republican.

Special to Times Republican.
Des Molnes, May 4.--Stnte officials
are giving some attention to the mat
ter OF railroad assessments because
of the arrival of some OF the reports
OF the railroads for the assessment
which will be made this summer by
the executive council. The campaign
documents distributed by the railroad
supporters In the hope OF the defeat of
Governor Cummins will not he given
any serious consideration in the mat
ter of assessment for the reason that
since the retirement OF Shaw and
Merriam from the, executive council
OH the merits of the case. The first
reports show that the gross earnings
Of the roads has greatly Increased over
former reports. The Milwaukee report
which Is one Of the first to arrive,
shows an Increase Of about $750,000,
which capitalized ut per cent would
represent All Investment of 1850, 900,
While all roads may not make as good
a showing, the conditions in the alb
stract indicate that there will be no
backward step at least In the assess
ment of the railroads this year
In the campaign literature that Is
being distributed about the state by
the opposition every effort Is being
made to make 1t appear that the as
sessment Is only dollar for dollar In.
creased during the administration OF
Governor Cummins to meet the In
creased mileage OF the roads. This
is not true and 1t is probable that those
who make the statements know that
1t is not true. The figures are easily
accessible. The claim that Shaw al
lowed the assessment to remain sta
tionary because the, mileage remained
stationary Is equally untrue. The mile
age increased under the four years or
Shaw'si term more than 1t has under
the administration Of Cumfnins Gov
ernor Shaw took office January I, 1898.
and the, first assessment he made was
in that year when the mileage was
S,474. and the hast assessment he made
was In 1907 when the milenge was o.
1886 an increase of s62 miles. Under
four years Of Cumnins' term the in
ci'ease was from s,414 to $500 an In
crense of 1855 niiies and yet the assess
rliert decreased under SHAW and In
creased under 8cnrhmins.
Here DIRE pthe figures:
Assessed ASSESS
Miles of valuation nent
road in (A actual per
state valued mile.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-05-04
TEACHERS SALARIES REDUCED.
Reduce Principals Salary at sheffielc
Sis Month,
Special to Times Republican.

Special to Times Republican
Sheffield, May AIT meeting of
the school board Tuesday evening 1t
was decided to reduce the wages of all
the teachers, the principal to receive
SIS per month less than he is now get
ting, making salary Of $40 per month.
Professor Suffer, the present princi-
pal, one of the best we have ever had,
refuses to accept the position at a re-
duction. His work thru the year has
been most satisfactory, and 1t is with
regret that the people will see him
leave. f,
Instead of twelve grades the coming
year, as the old board had decided on,
there will be but ten. Sheffield can
boast next year Of having one of the
best country schools in the state
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-05-04
AWARD ELECTRICAL CONTRACT
Now York lntcrurban Company Con.
tract includes Fraser Power Plant.

Special to Times Republican
Fort Dodge, May i.-The White Elec-
trical Company. of New York city, has
been awarded the contract for all the
electrical work OH tho interurban line
from Fort Dodge to Dcs Mones. Word
to this effect was received by Harry s.
Holm, manager OF the Newton and
Northwestern's business In this city.
The contract includes the building OF
the big power plant ut Fraser which
Will supply the motor power for the
entire line. The plant will be one of
the largest of the kind In Iowa. and viii
be erected at cost OF not less than
$4,000.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-05-04
FUNERAL AT LOGAN.
John Henn Smith, Buried Yesterday
Was We'll Known Younq Man.

Special to Times Republican.
Logan, May 4.--The funeral of John
HEM Smith occurred here yesterday
afternoon, from the residence OF his
uncle, A. w Blackburn, with intermcnt
auithe Logan cemetery. He was a
young man. having been born Feb. 49,
1887 and was well known locally. He
died Tuesday at Missouri Valley His
mother Mrs. Emma Smith, and sis-
ter survive him.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-05-04
New Homes in the West.

Over million acres of land will be
tfro wn open to settlement on the Sho-
sholle Indian Reservation August 10,
1906. These lands are reached by the
direct route of the Chicago 4 North
western Ry from Chicago, St Paul,
Minneapolis. Omaha, and other points
in he Mississippi Valley. Send &c IN
stamps for pamphlets, maps and full
particulars to w. B. Kniskern, p. T.
NJ, C. & N. w. Ry. Co., Chicago.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-05-04
CHURCH MEETING AT DAYTON.
Iowa District Of Swedish M. e. Church
viii Convene Thorc May 9.

Special 10 imcs-Republlcan.
Dayton, May 4.--l'rom Wednesday,
May TO Saturday. May IL. the annual
meeting of the Iowa district of the
Swedish NJ. II. church conference will
be in session in this city. Elder G.
Anderson, OF Dcs Moines, Will preside
over the session, and II most interest
Ing program has been arranged.
The Iowa district comprises the
Swedish churches of this denomination
for the entire state. and the meeting
Is of considerable Importance. Dayton
VIII welcome the visitors cordially 1t
Is expected that there will be a large
number OF laymen in attendance.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-05-04
oskALoosA HOSPITAL PROJECT
Campaign Begun to Raise $4,000 Fund
for Building Purposes.
/. Special to mes-Republtcan

Oskaloosa, May A. The members of
the hospital board have outlined a Wig
orous and immediate campaign for the
raising of funds for the long contem-
plated hospital building. 1t is now the
mature conclusion of the board that a
suitable building cannot be erected for
less than $4,000, exclusive of site and
equipment. 1t is the desire of the as
ISOLATION to keep the funds now on
hand for the equipment of the institu-
ton and to proceed with the work Of
raising at least the ten thousand dol
lars for building purposes. -
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-05-04
ENTERS NEWSPAPER WORK.
Professor LanceIot, Principal O.
Schools Of AckIey, Leaves Work.

=
Iowa Falls, May 4.-Professor w. IT.
Lancelot, who has been principal of
the public schools at Ackley for the
past three years, will retire from the
teaching profession and engage in
newspaper work. He is at present in
terested in the Extra Qowa) Journal,
but will go to Adams, MINI, with a
view to engaging IN the newspaper
business there
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-05-04
Home.eeksrs' Excursions.

] TheS'owa Central will sell round
strir s .cursion tickets every Tuesday to
pc Is in Minnesota, Wisconsin, the
7 Alsotas. Manitoba, Saskatchewan and
the Canadian northwest. and on the
first and third Tuesdays of each month
to points In the south, southeast, west
and southwest. Rate one fare plus So
Liberal limits and stop-over privileges.
For rates and further particulars call
on agents or address A. E. Cults, G.
r. e T. A., Minneapolis, MINI.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-05-04
BIG BOND ISSUE.
Pocahontas County Supervisors Sell
$4,000 Worth Of Drainage Bonds.

Special to imes-Republtcan.
Pocahontas. May At tho regular
meeting of the board Of supervisors
of this county, there We're sold to the
highest bidder $4,000 of Pocahontas
county drainage bonds. at a premium
OF $1,000. TO Throwbridge & Newer.
of Chicago, Ill.
The following ditch contracts were
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-05-04

No. to Quigley.
No. 81, to Louis.
No 10. to Beck.
No 49, to Gus Doringfleld.
No. IA, to j. III. Allen.
No. to Mullholland & Dunley.
No. IL was, rejected as too high.
Nos II to 20, the bids were not con-
sldered the parties .neglecting to put
up guarantee bonds.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-05-04

John Roland, Joseph Springfield and
William and Charles Lane. the negroes
who wounded two Hopkinsville, KY,
policeman, were spirited away to
Princeton, KY, to prevent lynching.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-05-04
Fulton.

Fulton.
The new city council met and grant
ed the FIVE dram shop licenses that
were applied for.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-05-04
MISCELLANEOUS.

4 Sal, Fran,,isco Great Disaster, only
$500 book. Far outsells higher priced
bpoki. Large, fully Illustrated. Extra
terms. Freight paid, Credit given.
QUITE free. Zeigler Co.. 215 Locust ST.,
Philadelphia, Pa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-05-04

Wanted - Everybody to know that
the AMERICAN DISPATCH MES
ssEkGER co. DELIVERS Parcels and
Packages.
R,IIiabls messengers Furnished.
Prompt Dsrvice, reasonable rates.
P,ones-New, 805; Old, So.
i. r. c RoSBY
last State. Manager.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-05-04

Want NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. at once on
farm. James Popejoy. kanawha, Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-05-04

Wantld Eight good laborers to
work OF new NJ. Il. church, Traer, Ia.;
steady employment G. II. Reimer 4
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-05-04

81 For Sale standard oewing machine,
good a new. 612 Bromley street.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-05-04
Lo s T.

lost--Ladies' white ribbon belt with
gold buckle. Finder please return to
office OF Marshalltown Buggy Company
and receive reward.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-05-04

For Sale - Desirable residence build
Ing let's by j. +. Meeker, execu-
tor of the estate of Delano r. Smith.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-05-04

For Sale l,4oo-lb. work horse.
Schicks feed barn, ITO East Church
street.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-05-04

Wantad washer. Henry Sun
deli's restaurant, 81 North Center st.
Good W lges.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-05-04

Cast Shipments Reduced freight
rate on household goods to Denver.
Spokane and Pacific coast points; fire.
quellt shipments, lowest possible rates.
The Boyd Transfer Co. Minneapolis
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-05-04
ONE, CENT A WORD
WANTED.

Wantsd--Man to work on farm:
steady lob r. A. Ely.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-05-04

For Sale - A snap. $40 acres
choice, level Cheyenne County,
Colorado land; dark sandy loan
copereii with blue stem and
buffalo grass, $3.50 per acre; half cash,
balance ten annual payments. ALI. Dill
Ter, Marshallsown Route l.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-05-04
= o r 4 e N r.

For Rent - Store room 40xS0 feet
on M ain street. formerly occupied by
posto 'fice. W. B. Klbbey. MARSHALL
town. Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-05-04

For !,aIe--Iligh grade Angus yearling
bull, $50. A. C.. Diller, city.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-05-04

For s,ale-Ery wood. Old phone $40
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-05-04
Dead Trance Mediums, clairivoyanta

and Psychic Palmists. The Bancrofts
from San Francisco, predicted the ter
rible earthquake and loss Of life and
property in California. Advice on bus
mess, marriage, lawsuits and diseases
Reulites the separated, recover Legal
5cies. and locates oils, minerals and
buried treasures. Advice and three
.ques tons answered by mall free. En-
close stamp for reply. Full life read
ing $1.00. Residence 1907 Locust
street, Des Moines, Iowa
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-05-04

Fine cow pasture, close in, running
water. low rate. The Arson Company.
Either phone 81. M
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-05-04

Destruction Of San Francisco" Best
book, large profits; act quick: sample
free. Globe Co. 723 Chestnut ST, Phtla.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-03-22
PATTISON GETS COLD
AND LOSES STRENGTH
Some Danger in Condition of Governor
of Ohio, Although He Rested
Well Last Night.

COLUMBUS. Ohio, March 2.-Gover.
nor John h. Pattison is very sick
man and his condition is not free from
immediate danger.
Ii can be stated upon the very best OF
authority that he has been steadily los
ing ground for several weeks and IS
now in a greatly weakened condition.
His present alarming condition IS the
immediate result OF a cold contracted
on Monday evening. since which time he
mas continued 10 grow steadily worse.
However. he spent a fairly good night
"Wednesday after midnight, and rested
peacefully This gave him some IN
creased strength to continue the battle
for the mastery over the disease which
is racking his nerves and exhaus.ing his
strength
His condition has been aggravated by
recent events in the senate, particularly
the confirmation of Governor Herri,k' :
recess appointments. according to state
mentS made by close personal friends.
The governor suffered the most intense
pain In his back and limbs Wednesday
afternoon and well into the uisht and
vas attended by Two physicians.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-03-22
JOINT COMMITTEE WILL
URGE CHANGES IN G.P. 0.
Report Goes to Senate and House Early
Next Week-Deals with Pur-
chasing of Supplies.

The report OF the Joint Committee on
Printing relative TO new legislation for
the Government Printing Office Will be
submitted to Congress the first OF next
week.
Senator Plat. chairman OF the Senate
Printing Committee. and Representative
Charles Lands. chairman. OF the House
committee. have nearly completed a
final report OF the hearings conducted.
1t has been intimated that many changes
will be recommended in the adrninistra-
ton OF the affairs of the big printery,
especially in the matter OF purchasing
supplies
The suggestion OF Public Printer Still
ings regarding lithograph department
in connection with the work of the G.
P. o. will IN all probability be incorpor-
ated in the report
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-03-22
TICKETS TO HANGING
DEMAND HIGH PRICES

Mt HOLLY, y. J.. March 22.-It is
1ully expected that next Saturday Rufus
johnson and George Small will suffer
death for the murder Of Miss Florence
W. Allinson-
Ihey committed the crime together.
ana they will both hang at the same
time, declared Sheriff Norcross this
y. morning, who WI probably receive
Sl;eVv for his unpleasant job.
This will be the first record y, +bo
county Of double hanging. II Is crast-
ing great deal Of excitement and when
the event comes OF the town will he
well hlled with strangers. Ticket. of
aI aauIniSsloh are commanding a good price.
are not transfera BILE
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-03-22
Wrote Woman Suffrage
Story and Drank Acid
Containing Sketch Inspired by Miss
Anthonys Death.

, teen. The dishes are passed around
IN silence and soleTnnity. because father
reads his morning paper.
" What in the world do YOU keep the
/ coffee 50 hot for2 VIII i have to read
another pager
" Hush, children SAYS mother.
father Is reading the paper
The coffee has cooled on and. with
'eood-by, all, out goes the head OF
the house 10 his Office
See You in the evening.
After.
Same place. same people. same stage
setting.
See. now, William. my boy. don I
bother your head with that funny pa
per. Read the editorial page. Say. Es-
telle. that's hot
Not any hotter than the meeting
last evening JOhn-oh. do you renem-
Der how old Mrs Trimble faIked 9nd
talked TO get Us TO vote for Murphy. her
son-fn-lawc How long has he been
alderman, anyway2
Well. you understand, he is an old
time politician. and as he snI his whole
family are in the saloon business. ne
and his old cronies are trying TO keep
tle license fee down. but lt won't go this
tiIue. my little girl, II Vou and yOurs
keep together.
TINS cofSee tastes eood-give me
that paper. Willie. I wisn 10 read il in
the office. BY the way. | VIII cGine
home for luncheon There are only
five or six miserable bachelors OF She
club for lunch, nowadays. drir king cock
tails I'll they don't know whethe> they
are Republicans or Democrats. Good-by.
children; good-by. dear"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-03-22
CHARGE FAVORABLE
TO CASHIER BROCK
MisapplicatiOn of Fund S
Only Indictment Left.

PHILADELPHIA. Pa, March ~
Judge Mcpherson. in the United states
circuit court. this morning deHvere
charge to the jury which for over Il
week has sat in judgment on George
Fhiller Brock. former cashier OF the
Doylestown National Bank, indicted for
einbezzling. abstracting, and misap-
plying about $4,000 OF the funds Of that
institution. which collapsed In July,
1903. but has since resumed
Henry Lear, father-in-law Of Brock.
and the then president of the bark. was
convicted or despoiling the bank. and Is
now under $4,000 bail, his case having
been appealed.
Immediately following the delivery
Of Judge McPherson's final instruction
the Jurors retired to decide upon their
verdict
The courts charge drew a crowd that
filed the chamber The interest was in
large measure due to Judge McPher-
sons repute as jurist. but in still
create. measure 10 the belief that his
charge would tip the trembling scales
Of justice IN favor or against Brock.
Judge McPherson's charge IN the
BROCK trial was distinctly favorable to
the defendant. He threw out the in
dictments charging embszzlement and
larceny. and Instructed that only the
charge or misapplcatiOn OF the bank 5
funds should be considered.
lie also charged that Overdrafts were
not in themselves a crime II guilty in
tent TO defraud were not shown. or II
Inc defendant We're financially respon-
sible at the time the Overdrafts were
made
In conclusion Judge Mcpherson round
~ scored the complacent bank directors
and the general management Of the
bank. and said Brock must be given the
pehent OF every doubt. and his previous
high character given sue weight
The jury retired at 1915 p. m.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-03-22

CHICAGO. March "A man who reg
istered at McCOy's Hotel. as A. Ander-
son. OF New York. but who is believed
TO be J. Y. FoIkesson. OF Passale. y. J..
committed suicide. by swallowing a
quantity OF carbolic acid The man was
found unconscious by employees OF the
hotel who broke down a door TO reach
him. He was taken 10 a hospital where
he died az I2:25 D. m
Several letters were found on a bu-
reau in the room, one OF them. ad-
dressed to the editor OF a Chicago news
paper. and a brief story. which he had
written entitled. Woman Suffrage and
the Home-Before and After
The unsesled letter addressed 70 the
newspaper editor. is as follows
'Dear Sir: Your editorial the other
day on woman suffrage came very tine
ly az the time OF the gresr champions
life. and now that Miss Anthony is dead
every one OF that majority OF men which
you spoke OF as being for the cause
should take a hand in convincing the
minority OF the Justice Of woman suf-
frase. IT is 10 this end 7 nave written
this story:
. Woman Suffrage and the Home
Before and After
Before.
It's breakfast time IN Counselor
John Williams house The family cir
Gle conslsts OF the parents and three
children. one OF which is a boy OF six
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-03-22
WILLIAM ROCKEFELLER'S
GRAVE ILLNESS DENIED
Secretary Says He Is in His Ofiees
Daily, and Has Authorized Stare
ment That Health Is Good.

PARIS. March 22.-At the Offices OF the
Raffnier Francais. the French branch
of the Standard Dol Company, William
Roekefeller's secretary made q state
ment today formally denying the g.
ports of Mr.. Rockefeiler's serious Illness.
He added:
Mr. Rockefeller Is well and in the
Offices daily However. he dislikes pub
licity and therefore is unwilling to make
a pers onal statement. but has authorized
our denial OF the reports as to his health
being bad"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-03-22
LeiShmdn Rebukes Porte
For Tricky Diplomacy
Receives Note One Day Promising Settlement
of American Demands and Pecantation
on Next and Weares of Evasion

CONSTANTINoPLE. March 22.-Ofl-
Gals at the American legation here are
reticent regarding the situation of affairs
between America and Turkey. United
States Minister Leishman. however, be-
fore he left Constantlnople for America,
expressed TO the porte a strong protest
against the evasiveness Of the Turkish
government on the American demands.
Ii is alleged that the minister For for
eign affairs verbally promised Minister