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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-06-05
Federal Authorities Investigate
ing Bad Organization in
Iowa County
THREATENING LETTERS SENT
shrouded Figures Reported to Have
Been Seen in Many Places in the
county.-Member Of Band Wounded
by Man Who Was Threatened-Pos-
tai Authorities on tho Hunt.
Special to Times-Republican.

Special to Times-Republican.
Cherokee, june 5.--As mysterious In
It's organization as any black hand
ever investigated by the postal author
tiles Is q mysterious ''whltecap" So
ciety which is said to exist In Chero-
kee county, and which is terrorizing
many Of the citizens In that part OF
the state Postoffice officials and
United States marshals are at work
on the case, but so far have not been
able to present to the federal grand
jury sufficient evidence to secure an
Indictment!
The Cherokee county "whitecaps"
have been actively using threatening
tactics towards prominent men against
whom they have grievances. Many
letters have passed thru the malls,
some going so far as to threaten muir
der. One Of the members OF the ghost
~ society is supposed to have been SER
iously wounded during one of the mid
night expeditions by being shot by q
the threatening letters.
This man reported to the authorities
that sheeted figures came proWling
around his residence usually about
midnight. One night he discovered Q
ghost" in some shrubbery near the
house. He rushed into the houses, took
down a shotgun, crawled back to the
door and fired a, charge Of bird shot.
There was a loud scream and the
ghost disappeared. An examination
Of the bushes in the morning revealed
trace OF blood.
shortly afterwards this farmer be-
gan to receive threats against his Ne.
The first communication was printed
on a manila card and Enclosed IN an
envelope, graced by an illustration OF
skull and crossbones. The card said:
post, 6-12 Midnight. We herewith
warn you that should you ever shoot
again at night in this neighborhood, or
write any more White Cap letters, we
will know that this is done for the pur--
pose Of covering up your own crime,
and we shall remove your clothes and
a coat OF tar and feathers applied "a
hours thereafter, so help US God.
"The COMMITTEE of Your Neighbors.'
Not long afterward he received the
following message, which bore the
same trademark, and evidently was
printed by the same person:
"Post 6-12, Midnight. We herewith
warn you --- the White Cap, that
should you ever attempt to harm or In
jure - or any OF your naighbors
and their families, we will know that
bit is done for the purpose of covering
up your own crime and so we shall
see that the rope is around your neck
As hours thereafter. So help you God.
The Committee Of the Mob $50 Strong.
Remember Gentlemen of john"
The postoffice inspectors believe that
they will yet be able TO unravel this
mystery
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-06-05
doctor is unable to give the matter
his personal attention.

doctor is unable to give the matter
his personal attention.
AT the meeting the matter was re-
fferred to a committee with instruc-
tons to report at future meeting on
the plan of engaging the services OF
some man to take full charge OF the
work, all bills to be turned over to him
on the first of the month and he to at
tend to the collection of the same.
making a weekly or monthly report TO
the society and a settlement in person
to each Of the, physicians. This Will
require the services of hustler and
one OF the strictest honesty, as he
would handle bills to the amount of
between $4,000 and $4,000 per month
He would of course be under bonds for
the faithful performance of his serv-
ices and would be paid salary COM
mensurate with his services.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-06-05
OUTLOOK is GOOD
Richard Barrett Says Entrances to !
8. c. Will Be Many.

Special to Times Republican. VI,
Ames, June Sin speaking OF the
outlook for the next college year, to-
day, Richard c. Barrett, chairman. OF
the committee on ientrance require
ments at Iowa State College, said that
he was greatly impressed with the eff
fort exerted by superintendent and
teachers to encourage members of their
senior classes to enter upon college
course. "They seem to be putting forth
every effort he said, ito harvest the
results of four years Of high school
work. They do not appear content to
persuade young men and young women
to complete the high school, but seem
anxious that entrance be made upon
college life"
Mr.. Barrett, accompanied by his
family, left today for a summers trip
in Europe. Much Of his. time will be
spent in studying educational and gov
ernmental systems. He will return
August 26, in time for the openingl Of
the college year.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-06-05
Some Peculiar Conditions Will
Arise When 2-Cent Fare Law
Goes Into Effect
NEBRASKA LAW NOW IN EFFECT
Rates From, Iowa to Western Nebras-
Ia Reduced BY Purchase Of Two
Tickets to Points Below Interstate
Rstes Iowa 10 30 llnrepressnted
1t Lands Convention.
to Tin.es-Republi.an.

u Special to TiMes-Repubit,an
lis Des Mofnes, June 5.--As to what Will
be the attitude of the railroads IN the
3 matter Of interstate rates when the
new 2-cent fare laws are all in force,
some Indication may be- had from
What they are doing at the Nebfaska
tine. One going between Iowa and Ne
oraska points must buy a ticket only
& 10 the state line then get off and buy
4 a new one in order to take advantage
ssof the 2-cent fare in Nlebras ska All
passengers who go thril Omaha and
ssthis an easy matter. since there is al
ways time to buy q new ticket at the
depot. "A passenger FROM Iowa to wes-
tern Nebraska points can save from
s$1gto 1880 on single trip by buying
only to Omaha and they buying the
L rest OF the way. It seems probable
/ therefore. that when the Iowa and ILL
[ nois and Indiana rates AL go into eff
feet passenger viii have to buy tick+
\ cts at each state line in order to have
the advantage of the lover rates ON 2
long trip. The In terstate rates will then
1 be higher than the sum of the various
local rates. Is
Governor Cummins will not name
delegates to the public lands Con-
vention called by the governor OF
Colorado to be held In Denver soon,
and it is probable that Iowa Will not
have representation there. The Amer
4can National Stock Growers associa-
ton meets in Denver The same week
4 and probably some Iowa stock grow :
Seis may be there. Tie public lands
convention at one time promised to
turn into, q movement to protest
against a good many things which have
been done by IT, federal government
il The western states. The fact that
'sfhere is some Ill feeling was developed
i most strongly at the last national ir-
Figation congress where complaint was
made that the government at Wash
\ tigton treats the west as q sort OF
back pasture and unfit for agriculture
and. ordinary pursuits. whereas. ac-
rording to the views OF the western
people, VT IL the ideal farming counu-
try Of the world 3. !. In view Of the fact
that sSft has been announced that q
ght is probable there has been much
y.interest in the delegates who ara be-
ling sent to Denver, hut Iowa - not
Included in the list.
Y a meeting Of the state board Of rail-
road commissioners will be held today
preliminary ID the joint rate hearing
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-06-05
Jeans Went.
youths Companion.)

4
Humor lightens everything, even
grim war. Jefferson Davis, with all
the weight of losing cause on his
shoulders, could vet spare time to APP
preciate and respond to an artless APP
peal. The incident is related by Cap
tain Sutherland Among the numerous
papers received by the confederate
president, nhe following turned up one
| day:
Dear Mr. Pres dent want you to
let Jeems c. of Co .onth, 5th South
Carolina Regiment, come Nome and get
married. Jeems s willin', but Jeems'
Capt'in he aims Willin'. Now when we
all are willin' ctspt Jeems Capt'in,
think you might let UP and let !Jeems
come. I'll make him go straight back
when he's done got married and fight
hard as ever.
your affectionate friend" and so
forth.
Mrs, Davis, telling the story, adds
that, Mr.. Davis wrote his directions in
regard to the matter on the back of the
letter. They were:
Let Jeems GO"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-06-05
MASONIC REPORTS
That Of Grand Master Cleveland Con-
tsins Interesting Facts and Fig.
urss - About $50 Maso,1s and Their
Wives Attending Iowa convocation
at Clinton,
Special to Times-Republi.an.

at Clinton.
Special to metropolitan.
Clinton, June 5.-Grand Master
Cleveland, of the A. F. and A. NJ. OF
Iowa, submitted his annual report to
the grand lodge, and it contains some
interesting facts and figures. He says
that on the second day Of January,
1874. sixty-thre years aa'o, band Of
twelve jealous Masons assembled in
Iowa City. and there organized the
grand lodge of Iowa. They represent
ed four lodges, with combined mem
bership OF 101 Master Masons. From
that small membership the grand lodge
of this state has grown to a total mem
bership of 1888, showing a net in
crease during the past year of 1.1o2,
keeping up the average increase es-
tablished during the past fourteen
years. In 1893 the membership was
23,T37; total net increase in fourteen
years, 14,101.
The subordinate lodges Of the state
have lost by death sol members during
the past year. The committee ON fra.
ternal dead Is preparing complete
neurological report. The following new
lodges were organized during the year:
Blakesburg, Wapello county; Lohr-
vile, Calhoun county; Ute. Monona
county; Swea City, Kossuth county:
Stockport, Van Buren, county, was re-
fused q charter. Corner stones were
laid as follows during the year: Ma
sonic temple at Carroll, high school
building at Greenfield, Decatur county
court house.
The sixty fourth convention OF Iowa
Masons Will close Thur sday. Tuesday
afternoon was devoted TO an excursion
on the Mississippi, and today, after the
grand lodge session, the Masons and
their wives attended big picnic at
Eagle Point park. The final grand
lodge session will be held on Thurs
day morning. About $50 Masons and
their wives are in attendance.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-06-05
NORTHWESTERN PROMOTIONS
Number Of Changes Made Among Rail
road Officials st Boone.

Z Special to Times Republican.
Boone, June announcement has
Just been made in the, Northwestern
general offices, Boone, OF an impor-
lthnt change among some Of the Off
ciais here. H. NJ. Eicholtz, who has
been trainnaster here for some time,
has been transferred to Huron, 81 p,
and has departed fol. his new home and
duties. L. F. Easte.rly, who has been
chief dispatcher for some time, has
been promoted to the position of train
master, ana has started upon his work.
+. j. Byington, WHIP has been chief
night dispatcher. has been given the
position made vacant by the advance
OF Mr.. Easterly, and G. N. GUNNER, of
Chicago, will take Mr.. Byington's place.
The officials promoted have done ex-
sellent work for the Northwestern
! company, and the promotion comes as
a reward for their faithful and consci-
entious work.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-06-05
Iowa at Washington.

Washington, June 5.-Rural carriers
appointed:
Toledo, John r. McClaskey, carrier;
Charles w. Ullam, substitute.
The comptroller Of the currency au-
thorized the following national bank
to begin business:
Okey-vernon National Bank Of Corn
ing: capital, $4,000; A. F. Okey, pres
ident; G. H. Vernon, vice president;
C. Il. Okey. cashier; g. NJ. Vernon and
F. G. Okey, assistant cashiers.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-06-05
GROWTH PHENOMENAL
Danish Evangelical Lutheran Church
Of United States, Now in Convention
at Council Bluffs, Was Not Formed
Until 1896 Six Days Session Opens
To-day, With Large Attendance.

|
Special to Times Republican.
Council Bluffs, June 5.--The eleventh
annual convention of the Danish
Evangelical Lutherans of the United
States, began here today with an at
tendance Of about 1000, which. II is
expected will be increased several hun-
dred before the close. The convention
will last for six days. One OF thu
important questions to be decided al
this meeting is whether to abandon the
mission in Japan. which is now be-
lieved to be self supporting, and open
mission in China, or whether to cons
tinue to apply all energies and money
to Japan The two missionaries who
have had charge OF the missionary
work in Japan are now in this country
and are both i'll.
The growth of this church organiza-
ton has been almost phenomenal. II
was formed in 1896, by, the union of the
Danish Evangelical Lutheran church
and the Danish Evangelical Lutheran
church Of North America, both Off
shoots from what is known as the
mo- her, church in Denmark, the Danish
Lutheran church. The first of these
organizations in America was eff
fected in 1882. and at the time com
prissd about sixty lchurches. and forty
ministers, while the total membership
was only about 1000 The union was
effected after about two years Of me-
gotiations at annual sessions In Min
neapolis:& Since the union the church
has enjoyed a steady growth, and is
now pretty thoroughly represented
turnout the United States, and has
four Individual congregations in Can.
ada. two Of which are represented al
this convention. The church owns a
publishing house at Blair. Neb., worth
$4,000, a theological seminary and
four colleges. The seminary where the
church educates its ministers is To-
Gated at Blair, and has an average Of
$50 students and eleven instructors
The four colleges are located at Ra.
cine, Wis, Elkhorn. Iowa, Kenmore
N D., and Blair, Neb 5}
President Rev. q. B. Christiansen, Of
Audubon, viii hold Office for two years
more and q secretary, treasurer ant
two members Of the church council
will be elected at this convention.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-06-05
CARROLL CO. PIONEER DEAD.
James WattIes Had Only Recently Re
turned to Carroll From California.

James WattIes Had Only Recently Re.
turned to Carroll From California.
Special to Tlmes-Republican.
Carroll. June 5.-James Wattles died
at 1870 o'clock yesterday afternoon, at
his home here. Mr.. Wattles came to
Carroll county In an early day and for
many years lived on IA farm near Car
rollton, but for the past twenty-five
years had been a resident OF Carroll.
OF late years he had spent the winters
In California, having just returned
from the coast few weeks ago. A
short time after his return he was
Frustrated by a stroke OF paralysis and
had gradually failed since then. Mr..
Wattles had lived about four score
years, and leaves three sons and q
daughter, G. w. Wattles of Omaha C..
=. and Walter of SNeleigh, Neb., and
Mrs. G., NJ. Swender, OF this city.
Funeral services will be held Thurs
day morning at 1t.o'clock.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-06-05
comm 8. q Manson.

Special to Times Republican.
III Manson, June 5.-The Manson high
school exercises will be held at the
Richards opera house, Thursday even
ing, June 9Th. The class sermon was
delivered Sunday night at the M. e
church by the pastor, Rev. T. s. Bas-
sett. The class emblems are: class
flower, violet; class motto, Grit
Wins" class colors. blue and white.
The members Of the graduating class
are: DIN A. jones' Ethel Speaker, Min
ME B. Hall, Mae Kaskey, Elmer r
Lunbom, Judith s. Lnnbom, Lena E.
Weise, Edith A. Dysart, Agnes Kate
Foley, Joseph L. Fitzgerald, Chris q.
Hansmann, Leslie 81. Francis, Pearl
Smith. Ella U. Janson Carrie McMick-
In, Myrtle Ruble, Charles g. Messeng
er, Joe Moore. Frank Ebersole, Guy w.
Wise, Harold "A. Wiswell, Vida Eber-
sole. Roy Swanson, Clement Conley,
Charles Schubert, Aud Herman. Roger
Smith, May Horton and Willie Carver.
The programlis as follows:
vocation-Rev. II. ]. wilkins
4 Ladies' trio, Evening Chimes (Ga-
.brieD.
me Modern Ctuseoe-Ethel
Speaker.
& Municipal Control" Roger Smith.
Piano solo, "Kamennoi" (Ostrow) -
Kate Agnes Foley.
ideals Ebersole.
"Woman's Observation-Disclosures S.
Lunbom.
vocal solo, ,"Anchored' tWatson) -
sCharIes q. MESSENGER.
THE Nineteenth Century Olive A.
Jones.
Choosing a Profession Leslie L.
Francis.
cornet solo. "Hpme, Sweet Home
Clement Conlee.
IAN Ideal American Home"-Lena
E. Weise.
..The Modern Farmer"-Chris C.
Hansmann.
class song. Forth We Go" Macy
Presentation Of Diplomas.
High School Chorus, 1.-THE Sailors
Glee neslie).
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-06-05

accidents that have happened in the
past from raj idly moving trains to our
citizens emphasizing their necessity
The Grand Junction band of about
forty pieces, makes fine showing,
both as to appearance and in music.
The business mems club Is doing
much in the trade interests, and its
members are well satisfied with the
new venture
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-06-05

How to live on Is cents day. The
mind as well as the body is benefited
by economy in eating. There's no
health giver like diet of HOLSTERS
Rocky Mountain Tea In a. startling
way it keeps you going. IS cents. Tea
or Tablets. Mcbride & Will Drug Co.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-06-05
Not : Difficult Matter.

The Doctor--What your wife needs is
more physical exercise.
Homer-But. doctor, l can't induce
her to go outside the house.
The doctor-oh, yes, you can. Mark
all the bargain advertisements in the
paper and give her $50.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-06-05
DOCTORS EMPLOY COLLECTOR
Fort Dodge Physicians Solve Difficult
!. Financial Problem.
Special to Times Republican

{. Fort Dodge, June 5.-one of the
greatest banes of the doctors life is
the collection of the bills for his serv-
does. and this question was taken up at
a recent meeting OF the Fort Dodge
Doctors, club and discussed from all of
ats standpoints. The doctor Is said to
he the first man cslled when we are In
trouble and the lslst man paid. This
Is owing partly 4, the fact that the
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-06-05
Fenton News.
to Times-Republican

SpeciaI TO TImes-depubItcan.
Fenton, June 5.-The weather is very
cool at present. Corn is not doing
much. but the small grain is doing
fairly we'll.
The Fenton schools will close Fri.
day for the summer vacation. Miss
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-06-05
A Brave FIGHT

against Stomach, Liver and Kidney
Trouble, Is always successful, If car
ried on by means Of Electric Bitters
so cents. Mcbride & Will Drug Co.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-06-05

Pa, he starts at early morn
II To face. the wide, blue world,
He gets his strength and health
BY using Rocky Mountain Tea.
Mcbride & VIII Drug Co.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-06-05
scHLEswIo LAND VALUABLE.

Two Hundred Acre Farm Sells for $1o0
Per Acre. Il
Special to Times-Republican.
Schleswig. June 5.-The 2o0-acre
farm one and one-half miles north
east Of town, belonging to G. H. Noel
Ter, has Just been sold to John H..
Reimers for 500 an acre. This fine,
piece Of land will probably reach a.
still higher value before long.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-04-01

Arthur J. Thompson for city as
SCISSOR Is one Of Clarksburgss best
youns men. He is young man of
sstrictest integrity, and is splendldly
ttaalifiedto perform tbe duuies,oG as
?sessspr to- which Office ne people on
GfatAshurg will elect him. If present
iItdfea5tpns are worth amy thirg. ne
wtfI.prtye himself worthy Of their
tgast. and viii discharge the duties
of asessorrin a fair, impartial ana
capable Hianaer,
u is needless % say thal good
Judgment was shown in rc-uominat-
ink John r. Steel for city collector
and treasurer. and Slush Callaghan
Tor c0mmissioner Of water works ]
Tie opposition paid them the sang
commitment but, perhaps, only ffr
the Purpose Of adding strength % its
tiGket If possible Both 81 these
Splendid officials will he re-eiededl
Samuel r. Harrison is i mpt3 4e5
OF the present school board Helms
at al ltimes demonstrated rltisehigh
fitness-fof the position and 6rss
ed the city faithfully aTSt wei net
ing at All times fogStAe advncemen.
Of education In OuilniJst. He win
be triamphanay rs-electea
The candidates Je1 the Crite tldkes
Tor eonpef aref nm good business
menA They men Of Hnduesfion-
ed iate 1r business men, Shose
earnest des e is Tor the .sdyancebant
of ten sclty and for good clean gov
ernmsnt Some Of them have had
expsf fe in the council and alllare
splgpaig1y fitted to conduct the li1si-
ness hd affairs osihe city
M ticket is representative. It
eellsk kes in good government, indus
5fiag and commercial advancement.
so3d eiyic conditions. and sqPre
def te. all These and Other cont
gendahle qualificarfons girara1l'ee
fhe Crar ticket the support t9mor-
lfow Of q pis majority Of alls, vui efs y
clarksburg, and there IS every 'Tea~
son to believe Il will .ka triuiaphaHt.
fiy electefss. with an oserwnelmip:si
majority -.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-04-01

Whenever requested win mal.a
aiiidavit @ our circulation.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-04-01

Iarner lost for the city, this. amount !
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-04-01
Many Of ille Churches Observe Beau
tifui and Fitting Programs
ON Faster DaY.
LaiGE sowIjs ayFFNp
Aersises III TIN Various Churches
Are Grea,ly Enjoyed and Pro-
grams and Sermons Pine.

h'lloSeh and Pro-
geams and Sermons Fine.
The weather was nor ideal Easter
but was not such as ID mar
me observance Of Easter Sunday in
The Usual appropriale manndr Clarks-i
burg employees. The air MS some.
what chilly and cloudyveaIher pee
vailed, but the atFietiye drograms
charehes ovc fcans ibis With
oist tlr Resistance raih. Is some;
times occurs ON Easker Day hpd, the
churches were all wen hlAd.Hifl con-
gregationsegathered t0getl!ei, o twor-
ship in the manner thar 6edss such
an occasion.
Owing TO the crippled condition OF
ithe mechanical department df the
Telegram, this paper was compelled
SATURDAY 70 send its FORMS tolFair-
uipllf 20 be printed on the Faitipnt
Times press, an accommodated and
c6aftesy the Telegram most .ddeply
apItpsates. This had to.be doae in
8he iorenoon dnds as the resatsthe
Her gran.s. at the churcha, dld
not reach lhis Office tp time for pub
aications facf that thef Telssxam
yery much. ree4ei slste mn !as
lspelogS for. VS.
~ In view Of this. Soidalle 81,
7fon and because It is due the church
IS, the Telegram here reproduces III,
! programs rendered q Several Of III,
churches Sunday
/ Con Methodist Episcopal.
Al Con Methodist churcK ther
i was a large atlendanre The Ghurc
was nicely decorared for the occas
ion aud that the exercises were ii
spfidngsnone tbere viii gainsay Th
sermon by the Rev. Or. S. X. .ArJutl
mot was profound and greatly eujo,
ed. The program for the day was 4
follows
4, - a M. general class meeHn,
.FJno. .. Thorn and NJ. s. Riley leas
ers.
9:45 n. M, Sunday school Aai
vey w Harmer, superintendent:
/ 1876 I'm : dtlic Worship. REe
gram
1. Prelude.
O. Hymp 1s9 Hymn ot JOY
2. Aposlle's Creed (yepealed 3
all3
4. Prayer tclasine with Lofa
Pruyer;1<--
| .5..Antifein, CfTist Our Pass
g. Special seading, Easter
sponsiye standing
4 ThetGlorIa Patri
IS secoad Scripture lesson.
90; 1891. !
.. AnshSsa, o joyful sotpn {
Glorious, H9pel
In5 Annual coilsetjoil fore
beQayolences.
II. Hymn lge Welconia Gam.
iMofning. -
Ia Sermon. topic, eThs lqlsnslsI
tand Extensiye Risen Life s. 1nt
E20:32y and Aces rs
10. Hymn 81 The E9Il S|lf u