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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-08-21
EXIT CRUSOE' 5 ISLAND
Recent Earthquake Said to
Have Destroyed, Juan
Fernandez
SCENE OF DE FOES ROMANCE
Famou. island Whose History Has
Been Crowded With Romantic Facts
and Fancie: Thought to Have Dis
appeared-Was Home Of Two Her.
nits-once a Penal Settlement.

| New York, Aug. pa report reach-
ed this city yesterday from Valparaiso
that the earthquake Of Aug. 10 de-
stroyed the historic island of Juan
Fernandez better known as Robinson
Crusoe's Island"
| Juan Fernandez is, or was, 400 miles
off the Chilean coast. The island be-
| longed to Chile, but once Alexander
| Selkirk, a Scotch seaman, was its sole
| inhabitant.
| 1t was Alexander Selkirks story
that formed the basis of De Foes im-
mortal romance, Robinson Crusoe."
| De Foe, as everybody knows, picked
up the island of Juan Fernandez, car
ried it across the Andes, and plunked
| it down into the Caribbean sea, off the
coast Of Guinea. But Selkirk lived on
| the island just where it was when last
Thursdays earthquake found 1t.
1t was in 1704 that Alexander Sell
| kirk, the Scotch seaman, was cast away
here and remained four years before he
was picked up by British ship and
| taken back to his own country. Many
are the experiences which the island
| has undergone since then. In the early
part of this century it was used for
time as convict settlement, and in the
walls of the cliff are to be found hum
dreds Of dungeons hewn by the prison-
ers themselves in the heart Of the rock
But the distance from the mainland, as
we'll as the difficulty Of keeping the
garrison provisioned and recruited, led
to several outbreaks of the prisoners In
which they massacred the warden and
! troops. The Chilean government de>
cided to abandon Juan Fernandez as a
convict settlement.
1t was not until 1873 that the island
was again inhabited. Then it was leas-
| ed for term of years by Swiss pa
trician named Baron Won Rodt. He
had served in the Austrian cavalry and
received wounds that disabled him lor
army life. Converting his fortune into
money he left Europe and went to Val-
paraiso. Having hermit's DISPOSE
ton, he established himself on the re-
mote island of Juan Fernandez. Find
ling the lobster and other kinds of fish
cries could be made profitable he leased
the island from the Chilean govern
ment and condusted this industry, as
we'll as fruit raising, on large and
profitable scale. The war with Peru at
length occurred, and his business was
broken up.
Won Rodt returned Is, Europe. but
found himself SO little adapted for civ-
ilized life after his island experience,
and SO homestick for his ocean home,
that he set sail again for Juan Fernan-
DEE, this time taking with him bride
to share his lot. There on the green
tropical shore, the most imposing Of
the dozen villas was his home for many
years.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-08-21

see an earnest endeavorer get the
worst Of it. Ny hands are up. See
for yourself II I'm not telling you the
truth
What kind of a game is dis?''
growled Bill, dazed and bewildered
I'm blowed il l know wat to tink o
you," cried he in honest amazement
"You don't act drunk, and you amt
crazy, but there's somethin' wrong wild
you. Are you givin' it to US straight
about de wad?"
"You can find out easily"
"Well. hate to do it. boss, but ]
guess well just take de overcoat and
all. 1t looks like trick. and we take
no chances. or wild de coat"
Monty's csat can.e Off in jiffy, and
he stood shivering before the dunn
founded robbers.
We'll leave de coat at de next cor
ner, pardner. It's cold, apd you need
it more'n we do. You're .e limit, you
are. So long. Walk right straight
ahead and don't yell"
Brewster found his coat few min
utes later, and he went whistling away
into the night. The roll of bills was
gone.
(To be Continued.)
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-08-21
AGED woMAN MuRDERED2
Mystery in Death Of octosenarian il
PHILADELPHIA.

Philadelphia, Aug. 21.-Marks of a
hypodermic syringe upon the arms OF
Miss Harriet iBlinn, a prosperous octo-
genarian, whose disappearance on July
II was a mystery until yesterday, may
lad to the arrest Of two young per-
sons, according to Acting Coroner Sell
|ers. Cab rides with strangers, secret
interviews with persons whom her rel
atives never had seen before, and the
peculiar reticence of the aged woman
just prior to her disappearance, have
given added mystery to the case, but
the coroner's detectives are rapidly
clearing the maze.
They discovered that the body Of
Miss Blinn lay in an undertaker's for
nearly a month before 1t was taken in
charge by one Of her relatives and sent
to Great Darlington for burial
They have learned that within a few
weeks of her death the woman was to
receive big portion of the money left
by the late Alonzo Hamlin, business
man o. Chicago, who, in dying, made
her one of his heirs.
A woman is known to have taken
Miss Blinn from the house where she
was staying with relatives and placed
Il6r IN Tie SdulueQ uOSpildl. hdLeF Tie
octogenarian was discharged and then
admitted to st. Mary's hospital in this
city. She was taken to a local hospi-
tai in closed carriage, and the police
will not say who accompanied her. 1t
has been learned, however, that the
woman's arm was covered with marks
from a hypodermic syringe, and it is
believed that the injections may have
accentuated the disease of the heart
from which she was suffering.
Detectives also have learned that
when Miss Blinn disappeared she had
just made her will, making a Camden
minister her executor and her nephew
her principal legatee. Five days after
her disappearance, this will was offered
for probate.
A cousin and another relative an
nounced their intention Of fighting the
will in court. They say they will make
sensational disclosures when the case
comes to trial
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-08-21

There is more catarrh in this section
of the country than all other diseases
put together, and until the last few
years was supposed to be tncurable
For a great many years doctors pro-
nounced it local disease and pre-
scribed local remedies, and by con-
stantly failing to cure with local
treatment, pronounced it incurabie.
Science has proven catarrh to be a
constitutional disease and therefore re-
auires constitutional treatment. Halls
Catarrh Cure, manufactured by f. j.
Cheney & Co., Toledo, Ohio, is the on
" constitutional cure on the market. 1t
is taken internally in doses from 10
drops to a teaspoonful 1t acts d.
rectly on the blood and mucous sur
faces Of the system. They offer one
hundred dollars for any case it fails to
cure. Send for circulars and testimon-
ials.
ledo, Ohio.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for consti-
patton.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-08-21
Low Rates East.

The Wabash, 1.-The Banner Route"
has arranged for the following low
rates, available to the public:
New York and return, $30.15 from
-Des -Moines, on sale August %, 20;
good until September 4th, account re-
cepticn of w. j. Bryan.
Los Angeles ard return; on sale
September 3rd to 14th, inclusive,
$54.25; good until October 31st.
Buffalo, New York, and return, Oc-
tober 10, II, -; $24.15; final limit,
October 31st.
Toronto, Canada, and return, 1855;
account Sovereign Lodge, I. o. o. F.,
final limit October 31st.
For further information address F.
C. McMillen, G. i. and P. A., or L.
r. Davis p and T. A., 613 Walnut
street, Des Moines, Iowa.
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take high rank. altho their percentage
of $3.50 speed is perhaps not as high
as that of some other families. Pro
gressive breeders regard the blood
highly.
1t is likely Axtell's place i'm the stud
at Warren Park farm will be taken by
his son, Mainland, 2:09A, record
made IN 1905
News was received in Chicago yes
terday of the death at Buffalo of the
trotter Irish, formerly owned by F. S.
Gorton of this city, that was driven to
a pacing record of 2:0S1a last year by
Charles Dean Irish was changed to
a trotter this year by AL Thomas. and
showed great speed in his races, trot-
ting haH mile at Cleveland in 10 X /.
His death was caused by pneumonia.
Irish Was by Monterey, 2.O9&, dam by
Mckinney, 2:11A.
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tTo be continued.)
OFFERS REWARD TO LYNcHERs
Atlanta News Will Give $1,000 to the
Whites If They Initiate Mob.

Atlanta, Ca, Aug. 2o.-The Atlanta
News, owned by Col. ]. w. English, Jr.,
Governor Terrell's chief of staff, yes
terday afternoon editorially commends
the South Carolina mob for lynching
negro in Governor Heyward's pres
ence, and offers $1,000 to incite the At
lanta whites to do likewise. The News
says: '.Hurrah for South Carolina.
three cheers and a tiger for the brave
men of that state. They have vindi-
Gated the honor Of one community in
Carolina, even in the presence Of the
governor Of the state. Today South
Carolina stands at the forefront of the
southern patriots. Tomorrow Georgia
may claim the honor"
The News then makes its offer Of
reward for lynching in Atlanta and
says: There should be a placard
posted on every tree and post of the
county giving the imps of hell fire no.
tice that an awful demon awaits them
il they put their murderous and lust
full fingers on the white skin of any
woman in the county,"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-08-21

short. He was in a mood to light, but
the sight of a revolver made him think
again. Monty was not coward; nei-
Their was he fool He was quick to
see that struggle would be madness.
What do you want?" he demanded
as coolly as his nerves would permit.
"Put up your hands, quick" And
he hastily obeyed the injunction.
"Not sound out of you or you get
it good and proper. You know what
we want. Get to work, Bill. I'll
watch his hands"
"Help yourselves, boys. I'm not fool
enough to scrap about 1t. Don't hit
me or shoot, that's all Be quick about
1t, because I'll take cold il my overcoat
is open long. How's business been to-
night?" Brewster was to all intents
and purposes the calmest man in New
York
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-08-21
Summer Dirarhoea in Children.

During the hot Weather Of the sum-
ner months the first unnatural loose
ness Of a child's bowels should have
immediate attention, so as to check
the disease before it becomes serious.
All that is necessary is a few doses Of
Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and Di-
arrhoea. Remedy, followed by dose Of
castor oil to cleanse the system. Rev.
M. o. Stockland, pastor of the First M.
E. church, Little Falls, Mimi, writes:
I'VE have used Chamberlain's Coils,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for
several years and find it a very valu-
able remedy, especially for summer
disorders in children. Sold by all
druggists.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-08-21
GANG ASSAULTS GIRLS
Two Young Women Made the Victims
of Number of Mer-carried Into
Grove and Assaulted-six Men
Under Arrest.


Grove and Assaulted-Six Men
Under Arrest.
st. Louis, Mo-, Aug. 21.-Hazel Jack
son, Is years of age, and Mamie Cross,
aged 10, are both ill at the Jackson
home, 6316 South Broadway, as a re-
suit of having been attacked by doz-
en- men in a desolate place on Broad
way south of the city limits, Saturday
night. The girls were bound, gagged,
and carried forcibly into grove.
Nine men have been arrested in con-
nection with the case. Warrants
charging assault were issued yesterday
by Justice, Noerper against six of
them.
Miss Cross, pale and haggard, told
this story of the attack:
I'VE had walked half block, and
were talking about the men we had
danced with, when some one, sudden
~, without making any noise, placed a
hand over my mouth from behind. At
the same time another person sprans
from the side of the road and grabbed
Hazel
81 tried to cry out. The fellow stuff
ed handkerchief into my mouth. Then
1 struggled to get free, and two other
men came to the assistance Of my as
sailant.
'They picked me up easily, for
was weak and could not defend my
self, and carried me towards the en-
trance to Horns grove, just across the
street AS we got a little closer to the
light 1 recognized the man who first
seized ME as Duffy, with whom / hal
been dancing most of the evening The
others were men I had seen in the
hall.
81 tried to call Hazel and once sue
ceeded making a sound. Then they
stuffed the handkerchief tighter into
my mouth.
IT saw the man who had taken hold
of Hazel also had been Joined by other
men and they were bringing her to-
ward the grove, one man holding his
hand over her mouth. 1t was so dark
when they got US inside the woods l
could hardly see the men who were
carrying me, and lost slgFt OIL dazsi
entirely
"Then they carried me to place
that seemed to be far away from the
street and tore my clothes and struck
me. Later they carried me- back and
left me half mile, it seemed to me.
from where they had first taken me.
Then they went away. 1 heard some
one call for me weakly. Sitting. on the
ground with her clothes torn found
Hazel.
For a while neither of us was able
to walk. When we felt stronger we
started toward town. At the bridge
across the River Desperes we met a
policeman. We told him what had
happened and described the men the
best we could.
81 think every one in the crowd was
at the dance hall and that they were
led by the two men who had danced
with me and Hazel most of the even
ing.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-08-21
"Make Hay While the Sun Shines"

There is a lesson in the work Of the
thrifty farmer. He knows that the
bright sunshine may last but day and
he prepares for the showers which are
so liable TO follow. So it should be
with every house hold. Dysentery, d.
arrhoea and cholera morbus may at
tack some members of the home with
out warning. Chamberlain's Collie
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. which
is the best known medicine for these
diseases. should always be kept at
hand, as immediate treatment is nee
essary, and delay may prove fatal. For
sale by all druggists.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-08-21
California Excursions.

The Iowa Central will sell tickets
to Los Angeles and San Francisco,
Cal, from September Srd to 14th, in
elusive, limited to October S1st, at rate
of one fare for the round trip. Var
liable routes and liberal stop-over
privileges.
For further particulars call on
agents or address A. B. QUITS,
&. P. and T. A, Minneapolis, MINI.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-08-21
Half Rates TO pes Moines.

For the Iowa State Fair at Des
Moines, Iowa, August A-31, 1906. the
Iowa Central will sell excursion tick
cts at one fare for the round trip, linz
tied for return until Sept. I. 1906.
For particulars about rates, time OF
trains, etc., call on agents.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-08-21
Cheap Rates to Pacific Coast.

Commencing September 18th and
continuing until October 31st, the
Iowa Central will have on sale reduce
ed rate one way tickets to California.
Oregon, Washington, British Columbia.
Utah, Montana and Idaho Rates SIS
below regular fare.
Call on agents for particulars, or
address A. b. CUFFS,
G. P. and T. A., Minneapolis. MINI.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-08-21
Now York and PhiladsIphia.

Cannot be more pleasantly or convene
iently reached than by the Grand
Trunk-Lehigh Valley Double Track
Route via Niagara Falls. Solid thru
trains, magnificent scenery.
Descriptive literature sent free on
application to George w. Vaux, A. g.
P. and T. A., Grand Trunk Railway
System, 1876 Adams street, Chicago.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-08-21
$500 to Muscatine.

On the Iowa Central excursion
Thursday, August 23rd. Special train
leaves Marshalltown at 500 a. M. ar
irving at Muscatine at 1873 a m. Re-
turning. leave Musoatine ct II p. N.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-08-21
Iowa State Fair at Des Moines, lows,
AUGUST "a to 81. =

One fare for the round trip via Chi
cago Great Western railway. Tickets
on sale August % to 81. Return limit
September l. Children half fare For
further information apply to any:
Great Western agent or ]. p. Elmer.
G. P. A., st. Paul, MINI.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-08-21

M. Zaimis, who was prime minister
of Greece in 1901, has been appointed
governor of Crete.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-08-21
Now York and Return, $500.

Plus $500, via Erie railroad, from!
Chicago August 2sth and 18th; good
to return until September 4th, inclu-
sive; good to stopover at Saegertowr.
Cambridge Springs. Pa, Chautauqua
Lake, N. Y, and Niagara Falls. APP
ply to your local ticket agent or write
j. A. Dolan, T. p. A., Erie railroad,
Chicago, Ill.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-08-21

Foreign Minister Tittoni at Rome,
while visiting Castel Trescore as the
guest of Deputy Suardi Giamf0rte,
was taken seriously i'll.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-08-21

"Fiercev' said the one who was doing
the searching. You're the first guy
we've seen in q week that looks good. :"
II hope you won't be disappointed"
said Monty genially. III I'd expected
this might have brought more mon.
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Rlee and Apple pumpIlnas.

These are recommended rs more
wholesome than those made with po-
tato or -four. Boil a pint Of rice until
tender and steamed light Have
ready as many pu1ding cloths as you
wish dumplings. each one a little less
than quarter Of yard square. Lay
each one in turn over a small half
pint basin and spread with boiled rice
about half an inch thick. Put in the
center quarters Of peeled. sour ten
der apples, then with the cloth work
the rice over the fruit until smoothly
covered
Tie up the cloth closely and pro
coed IN this way until all are made
steam three-quarters of an hour and
serve with sweetened cream.
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and Lavinia? II so, come and spend a
few days with us at Sweet Briar Farm.
Come on Wednesday. Yours ever.
Phrygla."
And to that from Harry Bond:
Dear Hal: If you can tear yourself
away from your business, or whatever
else occupies your valuable attention
for jus. one day come and see me. I
shall expect you on Wednesday. Phry-
gia.'
The letters were posted.
"Wi!l they Gomez" Phrygia inquired
OF Layinia
10 which Lavinia made sage reply.
"If they don't meet first at Dove.
dale perhaps they will"
But if they do?"
Then / think they won't"
Wednesday arrived. and there being
a special train by which the three
could travel westward. they met per
force at the little country side station.
where each had alighted in quest of
Sweet Briar Farm.
In quest Of Phrygia.
Well" exclaimed Harry Bond. not
over-politely. to Dan Courtney. What
I'm the name OF fortune brings you
here?"
81 was about N ask you a similar
question returned Dan, as plainly
showing his annoyance
Meanwhile up came Mr. Walden. the
sight OF whom caused the other two
still further discontinue.
Let me have the pleasure" he said
with an afability best described as
princely. "of renewing my acquaint-
ence with you We have met before. I
think at Phrygia Deans"
we are destined in all probability
70 meet yet again at Miss Deans" OBJ
served Courtney, stHly, for she has
asked me TO spend a few days with ncr
o. her summer retreat"
Where It appears she has invited
mo of all men 10 bear you company. q"
cried Bond. with q short. vexed laugh.
Miss Dean is forever playing some
trick upon her unfortunate admirers. d"
Dan Courtney remarked feelingIy TO
Mr. Walden
The latter smiled
81 love Phry gia. said he. but would
win her only IT. she love5 me in return.
! intend that she shall ASK me TO Sweet
Briar Farm 4 second time
Then % alone TO Sweet BrIar?"
80 be tt
And you?"
Forget that 7 exist"
DO you go back TO town with Har-
~"
No matter. You have your chance,
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USEFUL HOUSEHOLD HINTS.

A tablespoonful of paraffine added
to each three gallons of water when
boiling white clothes will help TO re-
move the stains.
If you are one of those people who
would love TO make bread if it wasn't
for washing up the dishes, try greas-
ing the bread bowl all over inside
with lard, or use a bread mixer.
If salt is added to the water in
which eggs are boiled it will be
found an advantage in case any of
the eggs should be cracked. The egg
will boil until done. without any of
the white part leaking out of the
Shell.
If a pinch OF soda be put in cold
water, and cabbage or cauliflower
soaked in 1t, the Housekeeper tells
US that there will be no disagreeable
odor during the cooking process if
the cooking vessel is left uncovered .
VIII the Housekeeper now tell us a
satisfactory way 70 "denature" the
odorous onion?
Plenty of padding, composed of old
carpet, quilts. etc. placed on each
stair step under the carpet, not only
deadens the noise, but materially
lcngthens the life of the carpet. In
the same way good padding of news
papers placed on the kitchen table
or shelves, under the oil cloth, doubles
or trebles the life of the oilcloth.
Those who find nothing so restful
and cooling as a sponge bath, when
tired out and overheated in the sum.
mer, should add handful of salt to
the bath water. Nothing else had
such a tonic effect or makes one feel
more fresh and rested. Many use
salt in the cold water also. They CON
slider that it's invigorating effect les
sens the tendency to taking cold
Red wooden dresses are an eco
nomical investment for little girls
school dresses. A soft red wool is
becoming to almost any child. These
little dresses are very easily washed
Warm soap suds should be used, with
teaspoonful of beef gall added This
sets the color. Use warm rinsing
water and rinse as quickly as pos
sible. Dry the dress in the shade.
Roll it up before it is quite dry and
after it has laid at least half an hour.
press it on the wrong side with a
warm iron. When washed in this way
any red wooden goods will look a.
good as new.
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No.hlna suceeeds Like ~eoo-o-sEgr,

Nothing Succeeds Like ~eoo-o-SEGS
The man who breaches the beso
sermon: the ran who tells the fun
niest stories: the man who keeps the
best store. or the man who makes
the best goods. soon finds that peopla
come to him. Merit is the best adj
vertiscment In the world. People
speak well Of things they know are
good. They pass the good word
along.
The best breakfast food Is "EGG-O.
SEE. for Il contains all the life-giv>
ing properties of natures best food,
which Is Wheat
EGG-O-SEE is deeply IN debt to
the thousands OF wives and mothers
who use it in their homes. for these
good women tell their neighbors aboub
this great food.
Children and aged persons alfks
are friends OF EGG-O-SEE.
Merit and common sense are thingu
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EGG-O-SEE Is cheap. A 10-cent pack
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EGG-O-SEE is sold everywhere
Grocers must keep IL II they want
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customers insist on buying EGG-O-
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The fact that no preparation, no
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A lot OF interesting facts about
EGG-O-SEE have been published In
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This book also has course OF phys
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free by addressing EGG-O-SEE Conn
pany. 10 First ST., Quincy, Ill.