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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-02-24

Warted-Dishwasher at Robb's res
,taurant; good wages; call before Sat
urday night.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-02-24

For Sale - Oil delivery outfit cheap.
Will take one good, big work horse.
or two good mich cows. Balance
cash. 1O4 South 18th street.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-02-24

]. Wanted-Offlce man at Stoddart ho-
tel.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-02-24

Wanted - Young man wants place
on farm Sober man. Geo. Mack, Cen
ter Hotel
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-02-24

Wanted = Middle aged man would
like a place on truck farm. Inquire
Geo. Williams, Center House.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-02-24

east and one-half mile north of Ro-
land, Iowa. For particulars address
Jacob Seal, Roland, Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-02-24

Wanted - Statesmen of ability and
neat appearance to call on all mer-
chants in their territory; elegant side
line convenient to carry; good commits
.sions; prompt remittance. Belmont
Mfg. Co, Cincinnati, O.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-02-24
T.

Lost = Imitation fur buffalo coat.
Liberal reward if returned to Baugh-
mans Livery Barn.
Lost - Suit case marked L. M. o.
Liberal reward paid on its return. No
questions asked. L. M. Osborne, care
Marshalltown Buggy Co., MARSHALL
town, Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-02-24

Wanted Men everywhere; 81 daily
pass circulars, tack signs; no canvass
ing; steady. Continental Distributing
Co, Chicago.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-02-24

Wanted Men everywhere; good
pay: to distribute circulars, adv. mat.
ter, tack signs, etc. No canvassing.
National Adv. Bureau. Chicago.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-02-24

Wanted = Capable salesman to COW
err Iowa with staple line, high commits
sions with 100000 monthly advance.
Permanent position to right man. Jess
III. Smith Co., Detroit, Mich.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-02-24

For SaIe-Extra good driving horse
PAGER: six years old, city broke. DR..
/. n. FRY.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-02-24

Wanted - Good cook for small ho-
tel. Steady employment at good wages.
Address o. B. Eells, Wellsburg, Iowa.
State wages expected.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-02-24

For SaIs-lNull leather top buggy
with rubber tires. Good condition. AL
SO single harness-good as new. Call
3O5 South Center or new phone, 663.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-02-24

Wanted - Position in clothing
store. Five years experience. Can
trim windows and give the best of ref
erence Address B "a, care Times-Re-
publican.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-02-24
MISCELLANEOUS.

For Exchange - A nice farm close
to Marshalltown for residence proper
ties. Address S. W., 10 North First
avenue. Grocery.
Exclusive territory in Iowa for sales
man with ability to earn $4,000 and ex-
penses annually selling jewelry assort-
ments direct. Manufacturing jewelers.
Assortment Co., Detroit, Mich.
Attractive and Handsome young
widow, worth $4,000 cash, owns home
desires the acquaintance of gentleman,
object matrimony, no objection to poor
man, will assist financially after mar
riage. Miss Hart, Dept. 555-54, Wa
bash, Chicago.
Coast Shipments = Reduced freigh.
rates on household goods to Denver.
Spokane and Pacific coast points; fire.
quent shipments, lowest possible rates.
The Boyd Transfer Co., Minneapolis
Viavi = Mary P. Dakin :. manager of
this territory, los South First avenue.
Wanted - Everybody to know that
the AMERICAN DISPATCH MES
SENGER CO. DELIVERS Parcels and
Packages.
Reliable messengers Furnished.
Prompt service, reasonable rates.
Phones-New, 805; Old, SO.
J. F. CROSBY
| 20 N. First Avenue, Manager
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-02-24

Wanted - You for our big colony for
South Georgia. large returns as an in
Vestment Full particulars free. The
''Colonist,' % cents the year. Sunny
South Colony Co, Brazil, N. Oak.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-02-24

:, Wanted Young women to train
for nurses in hospital; state age, ma
tionality, education, occupation. Hos
pital, AL Dearborn avenue, Chicago.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-02-24

Custodian McCurdy, who has been
reappointed to have charge of the
state house, was promptly confirmed
by the senate yesterday.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-02-24

For Sale or Rent-A good eleven
room house by G. w. Calhoun, z South
Eighth street
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-02-24

For Sale = A complete livery stock
in first class condition. doing good
business in town of 500, only barn
in town Address w. w. Imler. Gill
man. Iowa,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-02-24
ONE CENT A WORD

Wanted - Coed girl for general
housework. One that can go home
nights. 401 East State street.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-02-24

For Sale - Fine fruit farm. Young
orchard worth from $4,000 to $4,000
alone. Nice and increasing income ev-
cry year Fine plum thicket, raspber-
r,es, grapes ed other small fruits. Fine
grove and fair Improvements. 125 acres
Of good land. u mile from Ruthven.
Have to realize some cash on this soon
and offer this farm now at $500 per
acre. Don't you want the finest home
that brings larger income every year
and increases in value fast? Must sell.
Write j. s. Odland, Ruthven, Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-02-24

Wanted-Good barber. Must be
steady and sober. Apply at once Adj
dress A. #. Riley Eldora. Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-02-24

For Sale-Well Improved quarter
section, six miles north Of Marshall
town. Address j. w. Clark. Rural No.
2. Gilman, Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-02-24

e. B. Smith, of the Iowa Telephone
Company, has written letter to
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-02-24
FOR SALE.

For Sale = Combination baby cab.
Inquire 206 East Webster.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-02-24

For SaIe-An exceptionally good in
vestment. Al Story county farm, con-
tanning IA acres. situated two miles
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-02-24

Wanted A boy would like work at
ter school and Saturdays. Inquire al
610 East State street.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-02-24

Wanted - Competent girl for gener-
al homework, no washing. One who
can sleep home nights. Mrs. L. 5.
Peckham. 2O1 North Third avenue.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-02-24

viavi = Mary P. Dakin :. manager OF
this territory, los South First avenue.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-15

The volunteer crew returned 10 the
beach TO telephone for assistance, and
after reporting the position and a few
other details OF the accident went back
again To be near the Devonian in readf-
ness to take off the passengers, should
they desire TO leave the vessel.
Later word was received from Boston
that three oceangolng tugs. the Con-
fidence. Juno and Pailas, had started
from that city TO assist the stranded
steamship.
on account OF the unfavorable weS'her.
however, including the high running seas.
II was not expected the tugs would make
Scituate until the early afternoon
As the day advanced the position Of
the Devonian became more perllous. She
had struck on ledge at practically food
tide, and the receding water. together
with the action OF the breakers. threw
her higher and higher above the surface
and made her resting place upon the rocks
more and more secure
When the life savers returned from the
vessel. after their FIRST trip. Capt. stan.
suffered apparently little damage and that
Capt. Ridley OF the steamer had decided
TO await the arrival Of the tugs before
doing anything towards landing pas
sengers or crew
He reported also that the point where
the steamer struck was about four or
five miles beyond the usual course OF
incoming liners. Capt Stanley thought
II probable that the steamer had lost her
bearings in trying TO pick up Minots light
on the run down the coast. and missing
this customary entrance to Boston harbor
overran the course and I'm the binding
storm had brought up on the rocks off
Scituate. Here lie many dangerous
lodges.
During the forenoon the snowstorm
changed to rain Shore observers could
easily see the big steamer as she lay upon
the ledge with her bow high from the
water The liner was not more than 500
feet from shore. Although 70 immediate
danger OF the ship breaking up was seen.
Il was believed, however. that on account
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-15
CHIEF COLLINS
DENIES CHARGE
Of REF0RMERS

Chicago. Feb 15-The most serious
charge directed by responsible persons
against the police department since the
Dunno administration began. was made
yesteday by the Citizens association OF
Chicago
N a letter to the mayor that reform
organization announced that the playing
OF policy" has been resumed and IL con-
Quoted openly in Chicago without police
interference. and that a company is op
Grating extensively on the west side, as
serting that matters have been
ranged a. the city hall so that they can
operate unmolested until after the spring
election"
The association also declares, that whefi
an attempt Was made recently 10 raid
several OF the policy agencies, the gam
blers We're warned by detectives from the
Desplaines Street station. although Chief
OF Police Collins and five OF his detec-
tvet7 were the only ones who knew OF the
intended raids.
Within ten minutes after the letter was
made public. Chief Collins asserted that
Secretary Shelby NJ. Singleton OF the re-
form organization would be called 10 the
city hall today and ordered 20 make
his charges good"
The tipping off" Chief Collins declared.
was the work OF some person connected
with the reform organization, who has
been drawing salaries from two sources.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-15

OF the rough sea and powerful breakers,
which struck her abeam. that il the bad
weather continued. and II the Devoniap
was not hauled of today there would ba
some danger that the ship would be badly
damaged.
The passengers on the Devonian included
]. W. -. Page. wife and daughter. and ".
G. Gillbrand, whose residences we're not
given.
The steamer carried miscellaneous
cargo. about 1000 tons i'm weight, and con-
sisting for the most part OF machinery,
Egyptian cotton and yarn
/ The Devonan is one of the largest and
! newest transatlantic liners. She was
I built at Belfast i'm 1900 and her value has
! been fixed at $i,500,000. She is 552 feet long,
/ SO feet in width and SO feet in depth She
registers eS23 tons net Her home port Is
Liverpool
1t was estimated that her cargo was
VALUED at from s15o.0o0 to $4,000
ASSISTANCE SENT AT ONCE.
Boston. Feb. 15.--As soon as word was
received here today that the Leyland line
steamer Devonian had struck on the rocks
of Scituate three ocean-going tugs. the
Confidence. Juno and Pallao. were start
ed from this city for the scene.
The weather conditions were unfavora-
able for the trip on account OF the high
seas. but It was expected that the tugs
would be able 10 make Scituate by noon
or shortly afterwards
At Leyland line freight office. It was
learned that the Devonian carried about
1000 tons OF general cargo. consisting prin-
cipally Of Egyptian cotton and yarn.
The passengers on the Devonian are J.
w. d. Page. wife and daughter, and w
c. Gillibrand. The residence OF the pas
sengers are not known at the local Of
fice Of the Leyland line.
The Devonisn Is valued at about
$500. 900 and II Is estimated that her cargo
is valued at s700. 900
Captain Ridley is I'm command Of the
steamer.
Continued on page Two.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-15
PUSH CART MEN
TELL COURT HOW
It ALL HAPPENED

Buyers OF junk. push cart or wagon
mon. are in a furry OF excitement over
the license regulations, especially three
luckless push cart men who were hailed
into court this morning for violations of
the laws.
Eamuel Fiefer. William Kreimer. Man
del wasserman and Moses Forester were
charged with not properly displaying their
license numbers or not having licenses.
The cases were continued for trial Tues
day and in each bail Of sl00 required.
Fiefer admitted that his numbers were
not in sight. lie said his horse was sick
and in the change from wagon 20 push
cart ne omitted swapping over the inch
and half numbers required by law.
Kreimers plea was that he changed
coats and left the figures in the coat at
home wasserman made the excuse and
Forester gave the wagon TO cart" omis-
sion version.
Judge Rueckert humorously anticipated
wasserman's giving the coat story. put
fell down on Forester's change 20 the
wagon version.
Later all four retracted. pleaded guilty
and were fined 81 and costs zach.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-15
Resolutions
OF CONFIDENCE
IN EX-PREM|ER

London Feb. 15.-With former Premier
Balfour's formal entry into the ranks of
the whole hoggers." as the Chamber
lainites have dubbed the deal public in
terest in today's meeting Of the Unionists
at Lansdowne house was discontinued
and little was left for the assemblage TO
consider but questions of party organiza-
tlon and a general plan OF campaign.
The presence Of the Duke OF Devon
shire. former president of the council
however. with his free good followers. was
considered in some quarters as giving
promise on enllvening the proceedings
From 5OG 10 COO Tnonists attended the
meeting. which lasted an hour and half
No reporters were admitted. but II is
known that the proceedings were
amicabe
The Duke Of Devonshire. however.
showed no disposition 10 yield his views
on fiscal reform. ON all other Questions
he will give willing support to the party
He regretted that he had read the cor
respondence between Messrs. BaKour and
Chamberlain. published this morning, in
dicatlng that they have substa ntially
reached an agreement on this question
The duke intimated that he would have
to consult with the free fooders OF the
party as to their future action
Mr.. Chamberlain declared that III the
Duke of Devonshires views prevailed the
majority Of the Cnionist party would
have to submit 10 the minority
A resolution expressing confidence In
Mr.. Balfour was passed.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-15

Scituate Mass, Feb I-Losing her in heavy
the Leyand line and freight Devonan
which sailed from Liverpool Feb with four and
struck the ledges between Second and Third Cliff
this place. early today and well the rock,
less than 500 feet from the shore line
The position steamship regarded though
necessarily dangerous The vessel struck about o'clock this
morning The signals which up direction of
Ridley of the Devonian observed by Capt Stanley of the
Third Cliff Life-Savng station. The height the
time and prrd the probable peril in which lives
placed Capt Stanley the alarm the of Scuate
volunteer organized and after difficulty boat
launched the breakers rowed within hang distance of
the Devonian
Ridley of the able send word Boston
through medium of the and summoned assistance
the form of The however decided remain by
the ship.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-15
METHODIST PRINTING PLANTS
TO Be ON OPEN SHOP BASIS

Cincinnati. O. Feb. 15-At the meeting
OF Methodist editors and publishing mana =
gers OF the United States yesterday II
was decided that every printing establish
ment controlled by the Methodist Book
Concern shall hereafter he run on the
open shop plan. making no distinction
between union and non-union workmen
The decision applies particularly to the
printing plants in Cincinnati. Chicago and
New York. 1t was declared BY those who
spoke that since the open ship plan had
been introduced there had been better SER
vice in every way ard that Il would he
absurd 10 think OF ever restoring the al
lance with the unions
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-15
FELL THROUGH
ELEVATOR WELL,
SEEKS DAMAGES

Before Presiding Justice Sweetland and
a jury was begun today the trial of the
suit Of David Leahy against the United
States Cotton company Plaintiff on
March 26. 1903 was in the employ Of de-
fendant corporation at its mill in Cen
trail Falls.
He was about 10 place heavy box on
an elevator. when one OF his superiors
stopped him TO give him instructions.
When the superior.ha finished, plaintiff
turned to step on the elevator. the car
OF which in the meanwhile having been
moved. he fell down the well. and strik-
ing on his head. cur-a deep CASH therein.
Besides HIS injuries 10 his head he had
two ribs broken.
He and his witnesses testified he was
unable TO do manual labor. Hugh J. Car
roll and Thomas F. Vance are attorneys
for the plaintiff and l.. a. Waterman
represent the defendant corporation
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-15
QUICK CONVICTION OF
WHEELER HOUSE THIEVES

The arrest Of Manuel Enos and George
w Thompson for stealing from Maria w.
Wheeler. Waterman street. was foiloweh
by quick conviction this morning.
When arraisned in court Thompson
pleaded guilty to the theft of the gloves.
Cant. Cannon told the court that Thomp-
son had been up for petty larceny about
a year ago fine of $40 and costs was
imposed.
Enos admitted stealing the watch and
was fined s25 and costs He told the court
that ne took II when half fur and In
tended 10 restore It when he secured work
and could redeem IL from the pawn shop.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-15
UNIFORM SYSTEM FOR
MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTING

Washington. Feb. 15.-The conference of
city comptrollers and tuditors which
closed here yesterday resulted in the
adoption OF n resolution on which as
working basis It Is believed all the cities
Of the nation may he brought-to uni
form system OF accounting and reporting
10 the census bureau.
The plan is to send the chief statistlcian
or other representative ~ the bureau 10
address meetings In various sections of
the country which will be held from time
TO time In cities where the municipal Of
fcers from a given section can be congre-
gated At those meetings the system ~
uniform accounting will be explained.
and blanks placed in the bands OF the Of
fcials.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-15
NEGRO CONVICT
PLANNED ESCAPE
FROM HIS PRISON

cortland. Me, Feb. l5.-Minot st. Clair
Francis. the negro convict who escaped
from the Massachusetts state prison while
serving 2o-year sentence for assault upon
a Lynn woman. became so stubborn today
while being taken TO the train for Thomas
ton TO begin a sentence in state prison of
ls wears for the post office break at Red
Reach and assault on a watchman. that
Il was necessary TO club him into sub
mission.
He was guarded by Deputy United
States Marshal Smith and Haskell and
officer Firth
Francis. who Is of powerful build. was
heavily ironed. his feet and hands be
ing fastened to his seat on the train No
resistance was offered on the train and
he was delivered to the prison officials.
After Francis had been removed from
his cell today evidences were found OF
carefully prepared plans to escape during
chanel services Sunday, but which were
frustrated by the officers keeping MN
closely confined and guarded
petween the sheets Of his bed was found
an iron chain three feet in length, taken
from his -aHa-tied SO tha1-a- KNOT
three inches in diameter was formed on
the ord and q rope IL feet long made OF
he'd sheets torn into strips and braided
with these he could have made des-
perate attempt 10 escape mao ne oeen
permitted 10 attend chapel. The officials
eonsider him one of the most desperate
mon ever placed in the Cumberland
oo,ptx TAIL
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-15
TESTIMONY FOR DEFENDANT
IN SlM0hI DAMAGE CASE

Testimony In behalf OF the defendant
was taken today in Judge Mumford's
court in the case OF Theresa simoni vs.
Rhode Island company. There was much
discussion between counsel and doctors
In relation 10 nervous diseases. one ex-
pert said that persons OF n nervous tenn
persment were not more disposed 20 ner-
vous diseases than those who might be
termed normal.
The claim Of the defendant Is that plain
tins daughter. Ella. who was injured
I'm n collision between two cars and
claims severe nervous troubles resulted
was not as seriously troubled by the ac-
cident az she pretends TO be.