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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-12-04

Gus collapse Not before, had she been
convinced that her statement that
Potts had committed suicide would not
be accepted as the truth and that she
would not be released without the
formality of trial. Five witnesses
had been examined when the court
was adjourned for the day, whose
testimony was in line with previous
accounts of the case. The defense will
rely on their ability to convince the
Jury that the girl tells the truth when
she testifies that Potts committed sui
eide in her presence.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-12-04
TAX SALE QUESTION.
Many Hold Smallest InfinitesimaI'
Part Does Not Mean Anything.
hSnecial IN Tiynas T2an,,nIican

-SpSCA1A- " <luHSS-INSpuUltCdH.
Webster City, Dec. 4.-The annual
tax sale in this city was the most
spirited in years. A large number of
properties sold for "the smallest in
finitesimar' part, while many others
sold for the decillionth, quintillionth,
and even the vigetillionth parts.
1t is question whether the smallest
infinitesimap' part means anything and
whether a treasurer's deed to this
amount Of a mans property constitutes
cloud upon it. County Treasurer
Brandup holds that 1t does not, and
In. other parts of this state the same
opinion obtains. Nevertheless most
property owners will redeem from this
small sale. On the other hand
County Treasurer Brandrup has issued
many deeds to the smallest inf1nitesim-
all part of farms and other property.
The owners find no trouble at all in
maintaining possession of the whole.
At this years sale some half dozen
properties did not sell at all. They
will be offered next week. The most
of these were properties upon which
sidewalk or other municipal taxes had
been levied.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-12-04
JAIL BIRD AGAIN ARRESTED.
After Release, He Robbed Young Nor
wegian While on Train.

wegian While on Train.
Special to Times Republican.
Mason City, Dec. "A charge OF
grand larceny is made against Charles
Wilmot, who was arrested here last
evening on advices from Rochester
MINI. While on the train from Min
neapolis week ago he robbed young
Norwegian of a suit case containing a
$50 suit of clothes and cigars when he
left the train. He boarded another
little later going in an opposite direc-
ton He began handing out cigars,
which attracted attention. Officers at
Rochester were on the lookout and the
conductor of the train nabbed him. He
broke Jail two days later and arrived
here last week.
1t is believed he is guilty of smuggling
j. r. Burke, of Iowa Falls, who came
here to secure work, robbing him of 81
and a gold ring. Burke was found
Sunday morning in the residence por-
ton of the city. He had been drinking,
but claimed he was slugged by Will
mot. Wilmot has relatives here and
was staying with him when arrested
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-12-04
LARRABEE TO PRESIDE
lowa's Ex-Governor to Be Chairman
of the Senatorial Conference of
States, Which Meets at Des Moines-
Probable Action Of the Meeting.
Special to Tfmes-Rerublican.

Special To Times-Rerublican.
Des Moines, Dec. 4.-Hon. William
Larrabee, the grand old man of Iowa.
distinguished among Iowa statesmen as
in his spirit the freshness of youth, is
to be the presiding officer of the great
get back to-the- people convention to
be held in Des Moines beginning to-
morrow. The Iowa delegation will
recommend that Governor Larrabee be
the temporary presiding officer.
1t is the plan that the convention,
when ii is called together in the hall OF
the house of representatives. shall be
brought to order by Governor LARA
bee, and temporary secretary from
some eastern state Will be selected.
Then Governor Cuanmins will be invited
to welcome the delegates and state the
purposes of the convention. There Will
probably be a response from some
member. after which the convention
will be at liberty to take whatever ac-'
ton may be deemed best Committees
will be named to outline the work and
to present various phases of the sub
ject.
The Iowa members of the convention.
aside from the ex-governor, are Thorn
as A. Cheshire Thomas d. Healy.
Jerry B. Sullivan and Waiter H. Dew
ey Two of these are democrats and
the others are lifelong republicans, tho
in making the selections the governor
was moved by regard only for the fit.
ness of the men to take UP such
weighty subjects.
There are a good many strong men
among the delegates named. From
Michigan will come Henry Alden Smith
and w. C. McMullin the latter long in
the senate; from Virginia. a member
of the distinguished Lamb family and
another of the Duke family; from
South Dakota Ex-Governor Herreid, OF
Aberdeen; B. il. Lien. a conspicuous
democrat and former mayor of Sioux
Falls. and L. B. French, veteran poll
tician Of Yankton: from Kansas will
come Joseph L. Bristow, who made 4
good record at Washington in stirring
up the foss . and P. p Campbell, who
has way of doing things; from Mon
tana will come Martin Maginnis, and
from Nebraska will come Jesse Strobe
and others.
There is no set program for tho
meeting 1t is conference having the
broad purpose Of considering the best
way of arranging to give the people
direct voice in the election of senator's.
1t can take whatever attitude it de-
sires. 1t is probable that some per-
sons will be present who believe that
the present method of choosing sena-
tors is the best way and they will OPP
pose any change. The majority, how
ever, are likely to stand together for
some definite reform.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-12-04
Webster City Woman Seeks to
Recover Damages For Delay
of Message
MISSED FATHERS F
FUNERAL
Alleges That Message Was Held in Of
flee Too Long and That She Missed
a Train-Asks Court to Award Her
1,5oo-Messase Was Sent From
Ohio.
Special to Times-Republican.

Special to Times Republican.
Webster City, Dec. Am interest
ing suit has been commenced in the
district court here to recover damages
because of an alleged delay on the part
of the telegraph company in delivering
a message.
Mrs. Eugenia Srigley, wife of F..
A. Srigley OF this city, has begun
suit against the Western Union Tel
egraph Company for $1,000 damages
In support of her claim she alleges
the non-delivery of telegram until
too late to permit her to attend the
funeral of her father.
Her petition recites that on Sep
TENDER IL, 1906, C. II. Hunt deliv-
cred prepaid message to the tele-
graph company at its office in Coshoc-
ton, Ohio. which told Mrs. Srigley of
the death of her father. it is ASSERT
ed that the message was received in
this city between 9 and 10 O'Clock
of the following morning. The plain
tiff recites that she had anticipated
a message of the kind and had adj
vised the Western Union operator
that If the message came it should
be delivered to her at an address
furnished the operator. Despite
this, it is alleged that the message
was held until after II o'clock and
that Mrs. Srigley/ missed the 1920
train by reason of the delay. Hence
she failed to arrive at Coshocton in
time to attend the funeral.
She asserts that she has been caus-
ed great mental anguish and has been
subjected to great suffering and dis
tress both of mind and body and asks
that the court award her judgment for
$500 against the defendant company
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-12-04
Iowa at WASHINGTON.

Washington, D. C., Dec. 4.-Rural
letter carriers have been appointed as
follows:
Albert City-James S. Medlocott car
rier; Elizabeth NJ. Medlocott, substi-
tute.
Attenuation R. Dodge, carrier;
Percy NJ Dodge, substitute.
Iowa Falls-Walter A. Schofeld,
carrier; Anna M. Ischofield, substitute.
CONGRATULATIONS G. Scion, car
rier; Patrick L. Scion, substitute.
Numa-James E. Dershem, carriers;
Harry M. Dershem, substitute.
Civil service examinations will be
held January for the positions of let
ter carrier and clerk in the postoffice
at Red Oak.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-12-04
PAYS DEAR FOR LAND.

Rate Paid by Mr.. Byinston, Iowa City,
Would Be $3,757 An Acre.
Special to Times Republican.
Iowa City, Dec. 4.-The highest price
ever paid for land in Johnson county
was recorded here yesterday when
Legrand Ellington bid in at a tax sale
" acres of land and paid $27.14 for
one millionth part of the tract. In tax
sale bidding the bidder makes his Of
fer by agreeing to accept "a lesser part
of the whole as security for his paying
the taxes The rate paid by Mr. By
ington would be $3,757 per acre.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-12-04
MANILA EANK CHANGE.
Present First National Cashier to
Leave, Having Received Promotion.

Special to Times-RepubIican
Manila, Dec. A change in officers
and interests will take place in the
First National Bank Of this place on
January /. r. c. Jackson, county au-
ditor of Marion, whose office expires
with this year, has purchased an in
terest in the stock and will become
cashier. w. II. Hart, who is cashier
now. will go to Sioux City and will be-
come assistant cashier in trust COM
pany being organized by A. T. Ben.
nett, the president of the bank here.
This Is promotion for Mr. Hart, who
came here from Nancy six years ago,
and has been very efficient cashier
Mr.. and Mrs. jackson spent Friday
and Saturday here, making prelimi-
nary arrangements preparatory to
moving here January l.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-12-04
NEW $4,000 BRIDGE.

Iowa City Will Let Contract This AZ
ternoon.
Special to mes-RepuhHcan-
Iowa City, Dec 4.-The local board
of supervisors will let a $4,000 bridge
contract here this afternoon. The
bridge is to span the Iowa river jus
north of this city, connecting the city
with the municipal park.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-12-04
LOVERS NEEDED MOTHERS.
Lover. Under Age and Both Parents
Consent Was Necessary.

Consent Was Necessary.
Special to Times-RepubIican-
Waterloo, Dec. because the
mothers of the lovers staying at home
to prepare the wedding feast, and it
was necessary to secure their consent
before a marriage license could be is
sued, the wedding of Miss Alice Sands
and Mr.. Leslie Davis, has been post
poned. All arrangements had been
made for the happy event, which was
scheduled for Sunday, December q.
The dark shadow was cast Saturday
in Waterloo when the groom-elect and
the fathers of both parties appeared at
the Black Hawk county court house
to secure license. The young man
is 10 years old and the bride to be II,
both residents Of Finchford.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-12-04
kENT's CHANCES SURE.
Kent, Of MarshaIItown, Again Slated
81 For Varsity Teams Captaincy.
Special TO Times-Republican

Special to Republican.
Iowa City, Dec. 4.-There is great
rejoicing among Iowa university foot
ball rooters, over the decision Of the
Big Nine conference-anent the in
crease of the number Of games to sew
en-, and the retroactive features of
the three-year rule. For these two
changes, the Iowa board of athletic
control has stood from the beginning Of
the season. The effect of the rule, as
changed, will be to give Quarterback
Kent, Iowa's great punter, another year
here, and he may be elected captain
instead of "Cresco" White, the star
end-who will now have two years to
play, thanks to the change. Whites
election to the captaincy was contin-
gent upon Kent's withdrawal from the
foot ball field, and the latter will prob
ably be named as soon as the squad
gets together again.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-12-04
lNcENDlARIEs At oTTuMwA.
Blaze Started by lnflammabIe Material,
Partly Destroys Home.
special 70 Tlmes-Reprbiican.

Spectal 10 TlmeS-ReprGilcan.
Ottumwa, Dec "A fire which par
TALLY destroyed the A. f. Burtlow res
idence here, revealed a daring attempt
at incendiarism, evidences being found
about the premises showing unmis-
taxable signs of fire fiend or fends.
The blaze, however, was put out with
little. trouble. A lighted candle was
found, to the end Of which was attach
ed a wad Of cotton soaked in coal oil,
and then set in pile of kindling lit.
orally floating in kerosene. This was
found under the floor on the ground. A
pile of oil soaked kindling was found
between the floor of the second story
and the ceiling of the first. This had
been placed by means of a freshly cut
hole in the second story floor.
The blaze. when the fremen reached
the scene, was between the ceiling OF
the second floor and the roof.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-12-04
ACCUSED GIRL coLLApsEs.
Of Tragic Position Great
Shock to Emma Ripke.

Special to Times Republican.
Council Bluffs. Dec. 4. Emma
Ripke's tragic position, Of accused
murderess of Frank Keith Potts, was
revealed to the girl with such sud-
denness, when she was placed on trial
yesterday, that she is now in a state
Of mental distress, bordering on nerv-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-12-04

NV heart and hand another claimed,
His plea had come too late.
It's ever thus with people without
pluck and vim,
Take Rocky Mountain Tea. don't get
left again.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-12-04
Funeral Of n. A. Jones at pumont.

TUnerdI OF II. n. JoneS at OUmoht.
Srecial 70 Times Republican
Dumont Dec. AT the home of his
son Melvin, Harvey A. Jones died at
the age of 81 years, months, 26 days.
His wife died four years ago. He
leaves three sons to mourn his death,
besides numerous relatives and friends.
The funeral was held at -Four Mile
Grove Sunday, and intennent made in
Four Mile Grove cen,eterv
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-12-04
A BILIOUS SPELL

can be very quickly overcome if you will
only resort to the Bitters at the first
symptom. Your liver needs the assis-
lance that only this medicine can give.
Be sure to try it at once
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-12-04
FALLS FORTY FEET
Extent Of Young Lowden Carpenters
Injuries Has Not Yet Been Deter
mned-Was Going Up Side of Steep
Root, When He Fell.

Special to Times Republican.
Lowden, Dec. 4.-Otto Stacker, the
1S-year-old son of Mrs. L. Stacker.
had a very bad accident yesterday. He
is employed as carpenter and was go
ing up one side of the roof of a two
story house when he lost his hold and
fell to the ground, distance of forty
feet, rendering him unconscious. and
also inflicting several minor injuries.
He is now in the DOCTORS care, and the
physician is unable yet to determine
just how serious his injuries may
prove.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-12-04
WILL PAY SIS FOR BODIES.

State University OF Iowa Wishes Cada'
vers for Use in Dissecting Rooms.
Special to Times-Kepublican
Iowa City, Dec. 4-The State Uni
versity of Iowa will pay to the county
supervisors in this or other states, f1f-
teen dollars for every body shipped
here to be used in the dissecting rooms
of the college of medicine. For several
years past the university has been
purchasing from two to three thousand
dollars worth of cadavers from the
county officials of the south. iowa Of
ficials have been burying the bodies of
the. unknown dead and paying some one
$40 for doing it.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-12-04
HOSTETTER'S
STOMACH BITTERS

has SO years. record back of it and
beside stimulating the liver. also cures
Poor Appetite, Belching, Sick Head
ache, SIeepIessness, Indigestion, Dys-
pepsia, chiIIs, Colds, or Female Ills.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-12-04
SUICIDE DRINKS ACID.
No Known Cause for Roy Berry, Of
Charlton, Ending His Life.

Charlton, Dec. "A sad suicide oc-
Cured here yesterday afternoon, Roy
Berry, about 80 years of age, son of
Mr. and Mrs. James Berry, ending his
life by drinking carbolic acid. No
cause for his act has been ascertained.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-11-30

We have question to ask, but
not who TO direct 1t to- It Is
tn,,. why does Uncle Sam object
TO obscene lettera. and says nothing.
or does nothing, about thousands OF
those post cards that are going
through the mails daily and that are
just MS offensive to decency as any
obscene letter that could be written?
80 gentleman or lady. in the true
sense of tn word would engage In
handling such things. There are
come people who have no respect for
decency, and who ought to be held
down to it by statute upon the ma
tional statute books. and the prop
authorities should see that no such
cards go through the mails,-Cor-
dependence.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-11-30

OFT part of the waters OF this lake. 80
as TO reduce the surface four feet
to prevent the OVERLOOKING. which
now floods 100000 acres of the
surrounding country The work calls
for $50 miles OF canals 10 feet deep
and varying in width from so TO 12O
feet. From these main arteres will
be cut smaller bitches. which mus;
be made by the purchasers OF the
property.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-11-30

Wien "Fiddling Bob" Taylor OF
Tennessee puts on the toga now worn
by T.. w Carmack the senate viii
have in it's membership one OF the
best story tellers I'm the United States
II is doubtful, however. whether the
incoming senator is "A better narrator
"f droll tales than the outgoing sen.
ctor. Senator Carmack is the author
q nearly as many good stores. which
started at Washington. have found
their way all over the country. as
even so noted raconteur as Private
John Allen Mr.. Carmack's humor
like that of Mr.. Aliens. has gen
uine southern flavor
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-11-30
AUNTIE'S MEMORY.

An old colored woman down in
Alabama was reported TO be of great
age. and was extremely proud OF the
distinction. The proprietor of a mu.
scum, on hearing of her, sent one of
his agents to make an inve LEGATION
as she would be valuable 4cuusi.
Sition to his museum. The agent piled
her with questions regarding he,
age. He asked her
"Auntie, do you remember Geore
Washington"
Does remember George Wash.
ington? Laws massy. mistah.
reckon | does. for | done nussed him
when he was chile"
Wei, | suppose you rem,mber
the Revolutionary ware"
Yes, indeed does, honey I stood
.dar lots of times an seen de bullet,
hyin' round as thick as hailstones.'
Well, auntie, how about the fall
of the Roman empire? DO you rec
oIlect anything about that?"
De fact is, honey. I was prett,
young about dat time. but does
member, now YOU speaks oh il. dat
did hear de white folks tell 'bout
hearn som'pin' drop bout dat
time. '-Harper's Weekly
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-11-30

As a weaver nature produces fine
work. Certain tree barks and leaves
furnish excellent cloth. as for eX
ample, the famous tapa cloth used il
the South Sea islands Nature is /;
glassmaker, too. according TO the In
dian Review. BY discharging her
lightning into beds OF quartz sand
she forms exquisite little pipes o.
glass She makes valuable ropes OF
various kinds in the shape of trop
ical vines and creepers. and she Is
even a lacemaker, as witness the lace
trees OF the West Indies
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-11-30

II is proposed TO drain the ever
glados OF Florida. Gov. Broward, i'm
writing of the great scheme. which is
now leading issue before the peo-
PIE of that state. enumerates the
main features of the plan. There are
100000 acres of swamp land to be
freed of water In the midst of this
dreary waste lies Lake Okeechobee
1t is proposed to cut canals and drain
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-11-30

1t is not generally known that the
insignia OF the Golden Fleece con
ferred upon the first Duke OF Wei
lington was that actually worn by
Columbus, and as a special mark OF
SPANS gratitude. this insignia was
made hereditary. so that the prcsen'
duke is he proud possessor of the
star worn by the discoverer OF Amer.
lea.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-11-30
SAFE AT HOME. {"

Cincinnati is still talking about
the strange sermon delivered BY Rev
Don @. Tulis. pastor OF the Poplar
Street Presbyterian church. on the
death of late Buck Ewing. The
address was as follows:
The shades of evening are begin
ming to fall upon the diamond OF
life, the game is almost ended.
Breathless the crowd sits awaiting
the end.
The score was tie. Everything
is i'm the balance
This day Will decide not tho
worlds championship but the great
or struggle of eternity.
one there Is among the war
Scared veterans upon whom all eyes
are fastened.
He has won game before.
He has heard the plaudits of
thousands. and received the applause
of millions in his day.
win he be able to win this
game?
The shawods descend, the crowd
is breathless.
"All depends upon him.
1T is no time for a single.
He has made them before. erd
has won many game by them.
"A base on balls viii do no good.
1T is no time for sacrifice.
There is but one thing will count
in this closing moment-a home run.
Strike two comes the voice
through the gloom.
There is but one more chance.
He pulls himself together. lis
'rame like iron
Ills features are immo.obIc The
bali once more speeds toward the
vlate.
with one supreme effort he
,"ugs the stick md sal@ the b,u
70 a distant corner OF The Hald. aad
the damtless Ewing starts upon his
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-11-30
PROMPT SETTLEMENTS.
B,aeneld. w. Va. Nov. 1. 1905.
Mr.. c. w. Moss. District Agent.
The Travellers Insuanse Co.

Il
Mr.. c. w. Agent,
Co
Blueheld. Va
Dear SrPleae for check
Travellers Insurance received
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Mr. Beher accidentally
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adjustment policy
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both
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Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-11-30

OF weather. and, like hansen. was
I'm adept i'm the use OF snowshoes al.
most as soon as he could walk Capt.
SVordrup had many exciting advcr.
torres in the polar seas. including two
outbreaks of fire on board of tho
Fram, which almost put an end 20
,hc expedition.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-11-30

Somebody calls attention To the
fact that the vice president attracts
no more attention when the presi.
dent is away than he does when h,
10 at home.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-11-30

Capt. Sverdrup, the Arctic explOr
er. who has recently added 100000
square miles OF ice to the King of
Sweden's dominions, spent his boy.
hood on a forest farm. He was
brought up to look after himself and
run all kinds of errands i'm all sorts
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-11-30

Great gift of heaven. too little un.
derstood.
The happiness that comes from doina
good
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-11-30

The Daily Leader is growing stron-
GER every day.