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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-04-26
NOT THE MARVIN BOY
Little Fellow Held at Gloversville
Greatly Resembled Kidnapped Child

Gloversville. y. Y. April 22.-Myles
Standish, a nephew of DR.. II. NJ. Mar
vim of Dover. Del, father of Horace
l,rvin. " the kidnapped boy. ar
.ived in Jloversville yesterday to see
the child held here on suspicion that he
is the Kidnapped Horace Marvin
Standish went at once to the place
where the boy was stopping with the
woman alleged TO be the wife of A. II.
Allen, the suspected kidnapper, and
saw the child. He carefully examined
the lad and romped and played with
him for half an hour before he became
thoroughly convinced that the boy was
not Horace Marvin.
Standish acknowledged that the re-
semblance was striking, but when he
came to examine the boy closely there
were many points of difference. The
boys face is elongated, while that of
the Marvin boy was round. The latter
had scar over his right eye from cut
The boy here has a scar over his right
eye, but it was from a burn. The boy
held by the loca. police has hair several
shades darker than Horace Marvir's
and the latter's teeth were regular and
In fine condition, while the boy he came
here to identify has irregular and poor
teeth. The Marvin boy was not tcklish.
while the boy with the Aliens is ex-
tremely So These and other points are
ct variance and Standish Immediately
wired DR.. Marvin that the child was not
his son.
Allen. who was arrested as the sus-
pected abductor. is to be taken back to
Catskill to answer to the charge of
Jumping board bill, and the woman
and boy were released. The two latter
left the city late yesterday.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-04-26
Allowed Child to Marry Negro

Rochester. April 20-Fred Hitch
cock of Olean was last night fined $50
and sent to the penitentiary for six
months for conserving to the marriage
of his 15-year-old daughter to a negro,
victed on the charge of violating public
decency. The girl was placed in the
charge of the Society for the Proven
ton of Cruelty to Children. Her
mother is dead. The ceremony was
performed by Il negro preacher. who
has been held for the grand jury.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-04-26
Robens jury Likelv to Disagree

Houlton, Me-, April 23.-The jury in
the supreme court had arrived at no
verdict early this morning in the case
Of Juan Robens. who has been on trial
on the charge of murder on account of
the shooting of Edgar Dickinson at
Smyrna Mills. 1t was 11:15 O'Clock
Yesterday forenoon when the Jury re-
tired and began its deliberations. Late
yesterday afternoon the jurymen re-
ported that they were unable to agree
but Judge Spear ordered them to re-
turn and renew their efforts to reach a
verdict
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-04-26
Four Murder Suspects

Dayton, o.. April 22-Released on
bonds, the mother and son for $500 and
the two daughters for $1,000 each. and
after having waived examination under
Il plea Of not guilty. the members of the
Gilman family charged with procuring
the death of bona Gilman. await the
action of the next grand jury The
body of Dona Gilman was found on the
Commons within sight of her home
early on the morning of Nov. 30 last.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-04-26
Ten Senatorial Aspirants

Madison, Wis. April ia deadlock
exists in the contest for the seat in the
United States senate occasioned by the
resignation of Senator SpOoner and
there appears no sign of an election.
There are 10 candidates.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-04-26
Alleged Prisoner of Brother

Belfast, Me-, April 23.-Grove- Gray
aged %, WAS arrested at his home in
Troy and brought here on the charge of
placing paris green In the food of his
brother, George Gray, who lives alone
at Troy. George Gray, who is farm
er about 35 years old, was made seri-
ously sick by drinking coffee in which
quantity of the poison had been
placed. Conditions are considered fair
for his recovery
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-04-26
LOWERED THE RECORD
longbcat, the Indian Runner, Cap
lures Marathon Road Race

Boston, April 20.--rhomas longboat,
the Indian runner of the West End Y.
NJ. G. A.. Toronto. broke the record for
The Boston Athletic associations ~
mile Marathon road race from Ashland
to Boston, and defeated field of ia
runners after the most closely contested
race since the event was inaugurated
in 1897.
hongboat covered the distance in h
24m. 20 los. ON. = 4-5s faster than the
previous record. Robert Fowler Of the
Cambridgeport (Mass.) Gymnasium
association finished second. also within
the previous record. His time was Oh
27m. - Los. John ]. Hayes, ST
Bartholomew club. New York, was
third in Oh 3Om. 3S Sos.
All the leaders finished in good condi'
ton. although nearly all showed signs
of the terrific strain of the race. and
places as the runners came into the
last few miles.
AS Longboat, never falterng in his
long mechanical stride. passed through
this city to the finish line, he was giver
an ovation by fully 100000 people, who
despite the rain, had waited in the
streets for hours in order to see the
finish.
Six minutes after the third man the
runners came in to the finish only sec
onds apart. nearly all running wei
within themselves.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-04-26

ST. Louis, April 24.--Fifty-three men
out of venire of 100 summoned for
the trial of Policeman Michael ]. Nc
Namara. charged with killing his wife
and John J. Brophy, her paramour, were
excused by Judge Sale after they had
sworn they believed in the "unwritten
law" Each Of the 53 said he would re-
fuse to vote for conviction if the "un-
written law was pleaded in McNa-
mara'S defense
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-04-26
Foraker Has Dicks Support

Akron. O.. April Ex-senator Dick.
who has just returned from Washing
ton. declares that in the coming political
contest in Ohio he will do whatever he
can for Senator Foraker. If the contest
should fall between Roosevelt and
Foraker he says. the vote now would
probably favor the president. " year
from the coming June, he added, the re-
suit would be different.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-04-26
Whalemen Short of Food

New Bedford. Mass April 22.-The
whaling bark Greyhound was brought
into port from four years cruise with
her crew in lmost starving condition,
having subSisted on hard tack during
the past 10 days. The Greyhound was
sighted off the coast on Thursday and
anchored south of Martha's Vineyard
Saturday. A tug picked her up yester-
day and lowed her into port.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-04-26
Suspected of Setting Fires

Adams. Mass, April 23.-Because
three buildings on the farm of Walter
F. Horne in this town We're mysterious
y burned at different times within a
week. William Humboldt. aged 81. a
farmland, formerly employed by Horne,
was arrested. Humboldt was held for
q hearing on May 6, bonds of $1,000.
which he was unable to furnish, being
required.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-04-26
No Change of Venue For Thaw

New York. April 23.-District Attor-
ney Jerome states that he has no inten-
ton of either asking for or conserving
to change of venue for the next trial
OF Harry X. Thaw. Clifford w. Hart
ridge. of counsel for Thaw, says that,
so far as he knows. no move is con-
templated looking toward holding the
second Thaw trial outside of New York
city.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-04-26
BRYAN and Douglas Confer

Boston April 23.-William J. Bryan
spent yesterday in conferences with
several Democratic leaders. including
former Governor Douglas. Douglas
admitted that his conversation with
Bryan was on the tariff. In speech at
the Mayors club Bryan advocated the
granting of corporation franchises by
the people instead of by the mayor or
city council.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-04-26
Prince to Visit United States

Stockholm, April 22.--The Swedish
cruiser Pylgia, commanded by Prince
Wilhelm. King Oscars grandson. will
visit the Jamestown Exposition for a
week during July and then will go to
New York. Boston and other American
ports. Prince Wilhelm is the second son
OF Crown Prince Gustave of Sweden.
He is 33 years old
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-04-26
Wheat Gain Offsets Fruit Loss

Omaha, April 22.-As a result of the
unprecedented warm weather which
prevailed during the greater part of the
month of March and the freezing wealth
err and heavy snowfall of the last few
days, early fruit has been injured, but
the benefits resulting to the grain crops
from the SnOwstorm more than offset
the damage.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-04-26
Missing Treasurer Gives Himself Up

Springfield Mass, April l9-John ID.
White, former city clerk and treasurer
Of Chicopee. who has been missing
since Aug. % last. walked into the DO
lice station last night and gave him
self up. After his departure a shortage
o. about $500 was found in his ac-
counts and he is now under Indictment
by the Hampden county grand jury.
White appears to be mental wreck.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-04-26
Great Maple Sugar Output

Rutland VI. April l9.-Estimates of
the total output of maple sugar this
season indicate that II will be the larg-
est in - years, reaching probably 90
OO0,0O0 pounds. The average output of
each tree this season is four pounds
Last year 3,000000 We're tapped and
the number this season is probably
fully as great.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-04-26
Michigan Presidential Sentiment

Detroit. April 22.-The Free Press
printed statements from 20 Republican
and Democratic state committeeman
replying to inquiries regarding the next
presidential nominee. Most of the Re
publcans confined themselves to Presi-
dent Roosevelt. OF the Democratic
committeeman all but one named Mr..
Bryan as first choice for the nomination.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-04-26
Silent as to Citizenship

San JUAN p. r.. April 19.-Regis H.
lost was inaugurated governor Of
Porto Rico yesterday, in succession to
assistant secretary of the treasury at
Washington. In his inaugural address
Post made no reference to the matter
of citizenship or other native political
aspirations.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-04-26
Sheriff's Son Killed by Judge

Lynchburg Va. April 23.-At Oak
Ridge. the Virginia estate of Thomas
+. Ryan, Judge W. G. Loving. superln-
tendent Of the estate, shot and killed
Theodore l. Estes, son of the sheriff
of Nelson county. The judge sur
rendered. 1t is understood that the
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-04-26
Taft's Trip Is Ended

Washington, April 23.-Secretary of
War Taft aud party arrived at the
Washington navy yard on board the
Mayfiower last night after an absence
of exactly month on trip that in
cluded Panama, Cuba and Porto Rico.
The secretary said he found satlsfac-
tory conditions in the places he visited.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-04-26
Life Sentence For Murder

Boston, April 23.-Herman C. Wiles,
who pleaded guilty of murder in the
second degree. was sentenced to life
term in the state prison by Justice
Brown in the superior criminal court.
Wiles killed his sweetheart, Mabel v.
Williams.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-04-26
Investments We're Unfortunate

New Haven, April 19.-The directors
of the National Tradesman's bank here
accepted the resignation of President
Fields. The statement was given out
that the resignation is due to the fact
that as trustee of various estates. in
Guiding that of the late Mrs. Heffield.
Fields had made unfortunate invest
mpntS.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-04-26
Twenty-Five Lives Probably Lost

st. Petersburg, April 22.-Twenty-
five persons are believed to have been
drowned by the laundering of the river
steamer Archangel while she was cross
ing the Neva. The accident occurred
during a snowstorm and was caused by
her striking an ice foe
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-04-26
LIE ROY PLOWS
STOP THAT ITCHING.

CUR.XZEMA is positive cure for Eczema,
Itching Piles, or anv disease OF the skin. In.
stantly cures chapped hands, cuts, burns
and all erupuons OF the skin. CUR JENA
gives immediate relief and permanent cure
TO the most obstinate cases. Don't suffer or
allow your children to suffer with that ter
rible itching when it can be so speedily
cured. Endorsed by physicians. AT drug
Address, Cur x-Zema Co., Water vleIt. N. Y. IL
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-04-26
Predicts Loss of Bibles Influence

Ithaca. y. Y, April 22.-"Future re-
hgous leaders" said Professor Schmidt,
the noted Semetic student, before an
audience of Cornell students Yesterday,
will subtract from and add to the
Bible as Luther and Calvin did. Its re-
llgious Influence win soon vAnsh."
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-04-26
Cuba Suffering From Drought

Havana. April 22.-Prayers were Of
fered in all the churches throughout
the island yesterday for rain. which has
not fallen for six months. The coun-
try is parehed,- many cattle are dying
and forest fires are devastating various
sections.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-04-26
Hair SIasher to Be oeported

Boston, April 23.-Frank Gallo. the
young Italian who was recently con
victed OF hair slashing, will be sent back
to Italy instead of serving a sentence
in the house Of correction. The police
believe that Gallo is responsible for the
numerous cases of hair slashing which
occurred during the past year
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-04-26
Brush Fire Proved Serious

Lawrence, Mass. April 23.-Two
farmhouses We're destroyed and many
acres of woodland burned over near the
shore of Canobie lake, n. ii. A rubbish
fire on the premises of farmer is said
to have started the trouble and the
high winds blew the flames rapidly
through the underbrush in the woods.
The damage is estimated at $4,000
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-04-26
Warning to Milk Producers

Boston, April 23-The state board of
health has sent notices to Al milk pro-
ducers IN southern New Hamps hire,
notifying them that if they desire to
continue to ship milk into Massachu-
sets they must clean their premises
and cows and make improvements in
their methods of producing. handling
and storing milk
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-04-26
Theatre Ticket Scalping Stopped

Springfield. His, April Ex-Governor
Deneen last night signed the theatre
scalping bill. which forbidS the sale of
theatre tickets through brokers at
prices other than those printed on the
tickets or those obtaining at the box
offices of the play houses.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-11-13

For SaIe-On very easy terms, two
chair, fully equipped barber shop: good
location; cheap rent. State Savings
Bank. Hampton, Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-11-13
EnaIish Cattle Market.

Londan. Nov. f2.-Tho supplies of
good beef cattle lately have shown
some decrease az compared with pre-
vious weeks, such We're ample for trade
requirements. Ranch offerings con-
tinued liberal and such met draggy de-
mand at comparatively low prices
What is most needed at this time Is
bright cold weather. which would i'm
prove the consurnptive demand mater
tally.
Rougher grades Of beef. which have
comprised such Il good portion of Of
fcrings lately, are feeling the absence
of Germany as Il buyer Last year at
this time Il big quantity of such beef
found outlet thru Hamburg channels
at remunerative prices to exporters and
went a long way to remove a burden
off the market. But prevailing prices
in that country are on such level that
this outlet is practically closed. Unless
cattle receipts are cut down to smaller
proportions there is fear of a glut and
of prices going considerably lower.
There has been better tone to trade
in sheep and lambs lately. Home bred
stock is moving freely at firmer prices
and New Zealand mutton Is also find
ing good demand. Frozen lambs are
meeting exceptionally good call. Trad
ers look for an Improvement in the
price range during the near future.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-11-13
HEALTH OFFICERS MEET.
Plan Law to Compel Better Santa
ton in Small Towns.

Plan Law to Compel Better Santa
ton in Small Towns.
Dcs MoneS. Nov. l3.---ln order that
the danger from disease from domestic
cess pools may be. obviated in small
towns. the State Health Officers as
sociation proposes to go before the
next legislature with a bin providing
that water plants installed by these
municipalities must have a return
flow from all buildings.
This suggestion came from DR.. Lou
is Thomas. secretary of the state board
of health. mt the conference yesterday
between the state board of health and
the local boards of health in the state.
The meeting was held in the Y. NJ. c..
A. building Sewerage and sewage dis
pos;ll was found to be one of the most
serious problems that confront mayors
and boards of health in cities of the
second class. Col Charles Francis en-
gineer for the state board of health,
advocated the septic sink in each city
sewerage plant. Believing that the
cities staitd in danger of epidemics by
open sewer systems, the association
will take active steps to have the con-
lated this health law made to conform
to a uniform state law enforcement as
advocated by Secretary Thomas in his
recenS official rules
DR.. f. Warren Doolittle of Garden
Grove was elected president Of the as
ISOLATION yesterday. Or. w. L. Ter
rv Of Brighton was elected vice presi-
dent and DR.. Fred Albert Of Mason
City, secretary treasurer. Iowa city
and Council Bluffs are active candi-
dates against Des Moiues for the con-
vention next year with a strong posi-
bility that Council Bluffs will get the
meeting.
The meeting today included school
of instruction by the members of the
state board of health and Prof Charles
N. Kinney. state chemist, gave a paper
on water analysis. The interest of the
convention centers in the address OF
DR.. L. Enos Day of the animal bureau
of husbardry of Washington, ID. c. DR..
Day took up the subject of meat and
dairy inspection at the afternoon ses-
Cd
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-11-13
Chicago Stock Yard Notes.

Conditions now denlSlud very mcaRe,
supplies of cattle unlil the situation
clears. Such heavy receipts as landed
here Monday prove a bad thing for tn.
trade when prices are on the decline
The big run Monday reduced values fol-
most steers 25Ui0c under the level late
last week, and the range now stands &C
Mf5c lower than Early last week. while
there have been instances of S5c0Dl .0O
decline from the nigh point two weeks
ago.
Keep half-fat stock off the market.
is warning commission men are send
ing to sheep feeders.
one load of choice yearing steers
and heifers was all of the really good
native cattle sold Tuesday.
Mixers OF common and medium
grade hard to sell Good kinds fairly
active and steady
Slim country demand for stockers
and feeders.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-11-13

For SaIe-39 pairs roller skates
(Richardson make) in good condition
Watson & Company, Union, Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-11-13
Creston Court in Session.

Speciai [" ,'I.ii....,
erosion, Nov. 13.-Court was con-
vened and the grand jury panel was
excused until 8 O'Clock the next NOR
nlng. The only case of which dispo-
slion was maze was that OF the state
ot Iowa VS.. Ray Brown. who is charged
with stealing two horses last summer.
The defendant is alleged to be men,
tally deficient, and is out under d cash
bond of $780, which is furnished by
his father The case was continued by
agreement.
Perhaps the case which holds the
most local interest is the damage suit
II John Hall against the c., g. & Q.
railway company. The plaintiff WAS
accidentally injured While looking after
his ice business in Wisconsin, two
Years ago. and he holds the company
Responsible. asking $4,000 damages.
The trial is set for the third week Of
the term.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-11-13
Representative Hog Sales.

Below are given a few OF the repre-
sentative hog sales:
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-11-13

For Rent Two rooms fitted for
light housekeeping, heat and electric
light, also one room furnished. zoe
North Center.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-11-13

For SaIe-Go- cart for twins, used
three months. May be seen at D. Z.
Wilbur furniture store.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-11-13
Market Weak to 10 Cents Lower
on Heavy Receipts and Poor
Demand
SLUMP IN HOGS CONTINUE
Market on S to 10 Cents, Scoring the
Low Point of tho Past Few Weeks
Heavy Sheep Receipts Affect Prices
Only Slightly Current Quotations
in Livestock Centers.

t'hicavo. Nov.t13.--'rhere was Il fur
ther slight decline in cattle today
and the market was dull and feature
less, buyers refusing to take hold to
sny extent even at the declines. Heavy
receipts added to the weakness OF the
market.
Public clamor for cheaper meats has
tut the light and shortfed, cheaper
priced kinds in best favor and they
are the ones which are now selling To
really the best advantage. Steers at
s4.00@475 on Monday showed the
least decline, and the fact that rang
ers are selling relatively higher than
natives of even a better grade than
the westerns Is good Indication of
packers preference for the cheap
C sting classes.
Shipping demand Is moderately
Lcod. but buyers are all out to get
treir purchases just as low as possi-
IL, to offset the low beef markets.
They are quick to take advantage of
any situation which affords them OPP
portunity to lower the market and
the whole trade agrees that the end
of dropping values Is not yet hit unless
the country braces up and determines
10 hold cattle rather than sell at such
heavy declines in prices as have been
noted recently.
Hogs.
After losing Yesterday all the gains
Of the two previous days, hogs declined
still further today
Sheep.
Sheep We're steady to shade lower,
the receipts of 10000 being taken read
i.y at the decline.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-11-13
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PLUNGER WINS 100000.
Stranger Secures Fortune in Wall
Street Durinu FURRY.

New York. Nov 13.-lf Wall street
rad balanced last night its accounts
for the last six weeks 1t would have
discovered that at least $3000000 had
oeen taken from the Golfers by an I'M
known hand, That sum is missing"
in the sense that not half a dozen
II the best informed tinanciers could
say into whose pockets the money has
gone. 1t may therefore surprise wall
street to learn that beardless fortune
hunter of % has the money. His name
+; j. l.. Livermore and he has been
Waiting patiently these five years for
his opportunity. 1t came during the
recent bear market, and Livermore
operated OF a scale which meant that
ne would either have princely wealth
o.. become q pauper.