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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-01-21
Pension Money Voted,

washington, Jan. 21.-The house
committee on appropriations today re-
ported the pension bill, carrying $685.
13S,5O0 for 1908 The appropriation Of
1907 was s140,245,0OO. Appropriation is
made for only nine of the eighteen pen
sion agencies which now exist.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-01-21
DEMOCRATS DONAM[
WEAVER TOR SENATE
Caucus to Be Held Tuesday
Morning to Decide on Dol
liver's Opponent
"A FEW FAVOR CLAUDE PORTER
Latter Valves His Right to the Nom-
ination-House Committee Clerks on
the Carpet to Prove Their comps-
tency-senate and House Proceeds
inss-other News.
Special to Times-Republican.


Des Moines, Jan 21.-The democrats
of the legislature have issued call for
their caucus on senator to be held
Tuesday morning. An effort is to be
made to have Gen. j. B. Weaver en-
dorsed, and to this end a letter has
been secured from Claude Porter waiv-
ing mis- right to the nomination. Some
of the democrats will resist the effort
to have Weaver named and will vote
for Porter.
The examination Of house commit
tee clerks as to their competency as
stenographers was commenced this
morning by select committee, COM
sisting of White, Hacker, Grier. Moore
and Harding. The committee was
named under resolutions adopted SAT-
urday. and 1t called all the COMMITTEES
clerks into large committee to put
them to test as to their ability,
! Newspaper men and others were ex-
cluded, and the house took a recess
while the examination was in progress.
ssA
The senate caught the reform fever
this morning and adopted resolution
from the committee on retrenchment
reducing the number Of extra employees
of the legislature from twenty-seven at
the last session to sixteen, and plac-
ing their appointment with the persons
who are to have charge Of these ems
ployes. This gives eight extra Jani-
tors and three clerks, three elevator
tenders and two mail carriers. All got
$50 a month. It was also passed. ~
the house.
Gillilland appeared in the roll slrAil-
road regulator today by offering bin
to authorize the railroad cofnm1ssion
compel railroads operating dodblS
! tracks to erect a shelter opposite eachS
depot SO that passengers who are COM
PEELED ito cross the tracks to take .
train may not be exposed. Smith. OF
Des Moines, introduced bill to a1-
thorize the erection OF pumping sta
tions In connection with drainage dis
tricts for the benefit of the Louisa and
Des Moines county districts; Frunens
bill to repeal the tax on fire insur-
ance written outside the state; DeWolfs
bill appropriating for the state nor-
NAL school, and Clark, Of Jefferson, in-
troduced bill consolidating the med-
ical departments at the state univers-
! ity. but leaving a chair OF homeopathy
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-01-21

esteem in which he is held, and ex,
pressed his appreciation in a few Wen
chosen words. The list of the guests
was representative of all the business
and professional lines of Waterloo.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-01-21
Collision at Riaa. Mich.

Blissfield, Jan. 21.-One trainman
was killed and number Of passengers
were injured. none fatally when an
east bound Lake Shore passenger train
ran into an open switch last night at
Riga. and collided with freight train,
derailing and overturning all the
roachaS
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-01-21
PASTOR DROPS DEAD.
Rev. T. w. Laird, Guthrie Center,
Prominent at Missionary Worker.

Rev. r. w. Lard, GuthrIe Cehser,
Prominent at Missionary Worker.
Special to Times-Republican.
Guthrie Center, Jan. 21.-Without q
word of warning, Rev. 7. w. Laird,
prominent Presbyterian minister Of this
city fell over dead in his chair Sunday
night, while conversing with his fam
ily. He had just returned from hold
ing series of meetings at Casey.
Death was due to apoplexy. He was
prominent in this vicinity as mis-
sionary worker, and had contemplated
opening protracted meetings in his
church tomorrow. He was 5S years
old.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-01-21
T..R. BULLETIN.
NOTICEABLE ! NEWS OF TODAY
The Weather.

Sun rises January %. at 7:14, sets
at $40.
Iowa-Snow and warmer tonight and
Tuesday.
Illinois-Fair in the south, snow in
the north tonight, with warmer; Tues
day, rain in the south, rain or snow IN
the north; warmer.
South Dakota-Snow and warmer to-
night and Tuesday.
Mountaineering cloudiness and
warmer, with rain or snow tonight or
Tuesday.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-01-21
DIES WITHOUT coNFEsslNe.

Accused Murderer Of Kansas School
Teacher, Opens Wounds in Throat.
Eldorado, Kan, Jan. 21.-Robert
Hall, young farmer who is charged
with having murdered Mary Glass,
school teacher, last Wednesday night
died during last night without making
a confession. He tore the bandages
from his throat, and refused to take
nourishment
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-01-21
BIG DENVER MEETING
Tenth Annual Convention Of Ameri-
can National Association Will Be At
tended This Week by 1000 Livestock
Men-Gatherins Largest in Its His

Denver, Jan. 21-"Four thousand
livestock men will be in Denver this
week, in attendance at the tenth an
nual convention of the American Ma
tional Livestock Association meeting Of
the Cooperative Livestock Commits
sion Company and Western Livestock
Show" said T. w. Tomlinson, secre-
tary of the association. today. "The
gathering will be the largest we have
ever had"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-01-21
she. Jury atill Out,

Chicago, Jan. 21.-At 2 o'clock thje
afternoon, the jury in the Shes sese:
was stu cut. with - sign q . vesg
Ais&. ~
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-01-21
HEAVY SNOW ON CASCADES.

No Great Northern Overland Train to
Seattle Since Saturday.
Seattle, Wash, Jan. 21.-Transcon-
ttnental traffic on the Great Northern
is paralyzed on account of snow in the
Cascades, and accompanying snow
slides Not an overland train has
reached Seattle over the Great Nor
thern since Saturday morning. The
snow in the Cascades is considered the
worst in the history of the road.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-01-21
t have to work

that the rescuers d' = t have to work
in total darkness
From the most r. lite Information
obtainable, the fir. 5: train had just
cleared the main 8 and had come
to standstill W Z the passenger
started to pass II - Is thought thal
the concussion CT ; by the passen-
ger train set of powder In the
freight car.
The car of powder was near the cen
ter Of the train.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-01-21
BAD FIRE At ROLAND.
Loss Of $1,7oo on Restaurant and Stock
Covered hv Insurance.

Special to Times Republican.
Roland, Jan. 21.-Fire destroyed the
building and restaurant stock of l. NJ.
Cole, at / o'clock this morning, The
total loss is s1,70o. all covered by in
surance
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-01-21
COLD ADDS TO MISERY
River Twelve Feet Above Danger Line
at Louisville, ky.-No Lives Lost,
But Suffering There Is Acute-River
+ Stationary at Observation-Disclosures.
town Levee Holds.

Louisville, Jan. 21.-The river con-
tinues to rise this morning, and is
twelve feet above the danger line Cold
weather added to the misery OF the
homeless, who are existing In ware
houses schoolhouses, etc.
The river continued it's steady rise
of an inch per hour during the morn
Ing Cheering advices from above OF
fall at points beyond Cincinnati led
District Forecaster Walz to make the
statement that the crest of the flood
will have passed Louisville in twenty
four hours. About 240 city blocks are
submerged In Louisville, in territory at
the extreme western end of the city.
There has been no loss Of life, but the
suffering is acute on account OF the
cold. The life saving service received
more calls during the morning to res
cue people from their homes than at
any time since the situation became
serious. All railroads running into the
city have suffered greatly.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-01-21
M'MILLAN HAS PNEUMONIA.

Detroit, Mich, Man Was One Of Can.
didates for U. S. Senate.
Detroit, Mich, Jan. 21.-William G..
Mcmillan, one of the candidates for
United States senator at the recent
election, was today said to be in
critical condition from pneumonia.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-01-21
HARTMAN MERGER PRoBED.
Investigation Of Its Workings, Also Ca,
SHORTAGE. at Seattle.

Seattle, Jan. 21.-Franklin K. Lane
interstate commerce commissioner
faced a distinguished assembly of rail-
road officials in Seattle today, when he
opened the inquiry into the Hartman
merger and car shortage in the north
west. Many witnesses were in attend
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-01-21
COLORADO POINTS AFFECTED.
Investigation Begun Of Alleged Law
viola+ions hv Railroads,

Violations by Railroads.
Denver, Jan. 21-Interstate Commerce
Commissioner Prouty began an inves-
tigation here today of alleged viola
tions of the law by railroads. affecting
Denver and other Colorado points. The
allegations are of unjust discrimina-
tions in tariff rates on classes and
commodities, and unlawful combina-
tions by the roads made defendants.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-01-21
THAw TRIAL POSTPONED.
Hearing Will Not Begin Until Next
Wednesday,.

New York, Jan. 21.-The trial of
Harry X. Thaw. which was set for to-
day, has been postponed until We'd
nesday.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-01-21
End Of Flood in Sight.

Cincinnati, Jan. 21.-The Ohio river
at this point has stood stationary for
several hours and it is believed the end
of the flood is in sight Possibly the
river may go no higher. 1t will recede
very slowly, however, as an immense
body of water below here is holding
back the flood, and losses and suffering
will continue for some time. Reports
from Laurenceburg and Aurora, Ind,
which were threatened with destruc-
ton, are that both towns were still
safe this morning, altho the danger in
creases hourly.
This morning the water had crept up
to 65.2 feet, or more than Is feet above
the danger line, and it was still rising
slowly. Several fatalities have been re-
ported today, but it is possible that
some of those believed to be drowned
may have been picked up down the
river. At Ripley one man is reported
drowned. Five dwellings and saw
mill were carried away by the flood at
Higgingsport.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-01-21

Terre Haute, Ind, Jan. 21.-The ex-
act number of persons killed in the de-
struction of the Big Four passenger
train at Sanford, will probably never
be known. The coroner has record
of ten dead. but 1t is known the record
is far from complete. The number
stands at twenty-seven dead. according
to the best estimates. 1t is believed
several bodies were burned in the fire
that followed the explosion.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1907-12-11

the scene Of action, stimulated by
whatever force or motive, Is Of small
sequence, Harper and Clinkscales
and Major B. F. Sloan. The tangi-
BILE results are now In evidence. A
trio of modern store rooms, with
solid plate glass fronts, shelved and
countered for modern business con-
venience. And are these stores oc-
cupied, too? Let's see.
Long before they were finished
the Sloan store was engaged by Sum-
mer & Holloway, from Newberry.
This enterprising firm has already
on display a very complete line Of
dry goods, shoes, notions, etc. One
Of the Harper-Clinkscales store
rooms has been taken by Messrs. w.
A. and J. NJ. Witsell as the Witsell
Bros Supply Company, The other
one accommodates the large dry
a few days ago vacated the store now
occupied by Mr.. s. D. Cherry, mer-
chandise broker. Mr.. w. A. Witsell
and Mr.. J. M. Witsell are from Ar
kansas, where they have been en-
gagged in the wholesale grocery busi-
ness.
Now here is a trio OF business es-
tablishments which the trading pub
lie, from self interest, cannot but
reckon with. Hunt & Harper have
won their way to be bought, but Of
community the forefront in mer-
camille circles, as practically illus
trated by heavier business in No
vember, in the face Of disturbed con-
ditions, than any month in their his
tory. The other two firms are new
to Seneca-new to most people who
make Seneca their base Of supplies
in all that must SO intensely CONNER
cial as ours, it would not come amiss
to write it: lone touch Of business
makes the whole world akin" Sum-
mer and Holloway and Witsell Bro
theirs have wide business experience,
and are opening up stocks, which,
for quality, variety and careful selec-
tion will add tone to Seneca's wide
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back again? VIII 1t pay to rebuild?"
Such inquiries may have their an
swer to-day in brick and mortar and
Iron and plate glass. Among the ex-
cited spectators on that fateful 18th
of October were some half dozen
bundles Of energy-some philoso-
pher has said that Success Is we'll
Richardson, G. H. Ellison, Luther A.
Moore, Leslie Stribling. Earle Har-
per and d. Hunt. Why. 1t is a fact
that before the ground was cool,
plans were being evolved AMI specifi-
cations arranged for .arger and more
imposing structures.
Work began at once and was rap
Idly pushed forward on the hotels
on the Palmetto until the basement
and first floor was ready for occu-
pancy, and on the Oconee Inn until
1t was finished and elegantly fitted
in modern style, and thrown open to
the travelling public in August, 1907.
The first floor of the mammoth Pal
metto Is occupied by s. X. & J. e.
Dendy, dry goods, millinery, etc.;
Leslie Stribling, drugs; Luther A.
Moore, fancy and heavy groceries,
produce, fruits, etc.; w. ]. T. Rob-
inson, barber shop. In the rear is
sample rooms, post Office, Hollands
odhery, MISS SdTVerS RLuQlO. MT.
Richardson scented larger game, and
the Palmetto remains unfinished, un-
til more convenient season, and has
since established at Temple, Okla
homa, the Temple Oil Company. The
splendid property, though in Its pres
ent unfinished condition, is paying
handsomely in rentals for the first
floor. ..
Mr.. Stribling and Mr.. Moore, after
the fire, placed their stocks in a fame
building, since destroyed by fire..
until the elegant stores they now oc-
cupy in the Palmetto building were
ready for use. They are now in con-
venient and suitable quarters and
have stores second to none in their
line in the county. Then came upon
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spread reputation as desirable
trading mart. The asphalt extern
sion of the broad walk from the Cit
liens Bank to Farm and Factory
Corner completes an ideal business
block that presents an unbroken
front, except at the intersection of
Depot street.
street Is of much convenience to per-
sons from Townville, and other sec
tions south of town.
Seneca has reversed the adage,
Westward the Star of Empire takes
its way" We have yet to notice the
busiest section of town and to our
mind the most important section,
that possibly, because our hobby is
production. Aside from farming in
Z, terests, whirring machineryE is the
solution to our growth as a city.
The Seneca Iron Works is snotNonly
success as profitable proposition
to its owners, but itsts q valuable
plant to the town, to the county, and
also to adjoining counties. Such en-
terprises as this are town builders,
city makers. Men who can saw and
bore and plane and mould iron and
steel always command good wages,
and spend their money when they
make 1t. When you encourage busi-
ness Of this nature you are casting
bread upon the waters with no un-
certain results. .t 81
Another enterprise, managed by
people who have never asked favor
Of the public except on a basis of
merit, Is the Seneca Fertilizer Com
pany. The thousands Of tons Of high
grade fertilizers sent out from here
have demonstrated their value In the
fields. 1t is nothing to the consumer
If the local factory can secure the
component ingredients Gs q vel, BAL
anced fertilizer at a saving in
freights, and by skilful manipulation
by improved machinery, produce
goods that he can buy to advantage
and yet leave the plant profit. But
it is cmrtnms and almost ineNpiaill-
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1907-12-11
EAST SENECA SOUTH CAROLINA. *
ST.


The Chamber Of Commerce is in
Its second year, and while 1t has been
criticized for Its inaction and leth-
argy, yet IL 1t can rightfully claim
only part of the credit for the past
years Developments, it would be-
entitled to comnendation. And our
Council has been censured, but the
censure, just or unjust, has only
served as stimulus to renewed ef-
fort to its naturally progressive
members, and we are all aware that
several measures have gone to their
credit, by which the town as a whole
fs much benefited. We are one Of
those persons who believes that hon
est effort, along right line, will al
ways bring desirable results, whe-
ther such results are Immediately
apparent or not. Who knows but
that the Chamber of Commerce Is
the indirect force that has wrought
the marked improvements of the
past twelve months.
And what are the improvements,
do you say?
Things useful and beneficial may
be brought about by process 80
gradual as not to attract much at
tention, but let us sum up just q bit
and see If we are not justified in TAX
Ing courage from our own success.
On october 10Th, 1905, the Oconee
Inn and the Palmetto Hotel were de-
stroyed by fire. Mrs. Anderson's
boarding house was burned, and
little frame building next to w. H.
Moore & Co.'s was blown out by dy-
Mantle, and 1t is interesting to note
that this building was used by " B.
Swami twenty years ago as ware
house. Now recall the scene in this
section Of the city on October 10th,
1906, and then see what it is to-day.
The charred and fire-riven walls of
the two elegant hotels stood sombre
sentinels over what was then the
East End terminus of the business
block, except the Moore and Doyle
one-story buildings. The remark
was often heard: "Will they build
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81.
IN

able fact that many people manifest
prejudice against the most substan-
tial home enterprises in the very
face or the knowledge that they are
the key to our success and growth.
The Livingston wholesale grocery
concern, coal station and ice plant,
impresses one as being the center Of
business gravity, especially in the
fall season. They are right beside
the Southern railway with their own
car tracks, and handle their local
and UIt-of-town orders with facil-
ity that makes the work look like
a nicely planned game in which the
firm holds most of the trumps. The
neries, lumber mills, etc., lin this sec
tion give everything q busy appear
ance. A watchman is kept on duty
at this point ten hours q day to
guard against accidents. Several
blacksmith shops, few small stores,
splendid meat and produce market,
add their quota Of attractions to
EAST SENECA. sss5 6 N
= The only establishments on Walnut
street, or east side of the Square, is
Farm and Factors office, the Pal
metto House and j. O. Adams. A,
year ago Mr.. Adams location would
have been considered an OH stand,
and might have furnished a subject
for debate as to whether There's
more in the man than in the LAM"
but since circumstance has
thrown both the man and the lam
together, we have an ideal aggrega-
tion Of all that is up-to-date in edi-
bles and general supplies, presided
over by Wright and Lowery, with
Mr.. ]. Q. at the helm.
c.. H. Mayhew, with his cement
plant, has been a prominent factor
in building up and beautifying the
town. His work on the public walks
and for private residences have given
entire satisfaction in every instance.
Evidences of this enterprise may be
seen in every part OF the city.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1907-12-11
RESTAURANT.

I have added to my Bakery
and Candy Kitchen q First
Glass Restaurant, where you
can get a Good Meal quick !;
also Lunches any time from
&c. up. Good Bread and
Cakes always on hand. Give
me a call.
w. A. HOLLAND.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1907-12-11
CHRISTNAS

will soon be here, and the anx-
ious shopper will soon be on the
alert. Why not be sensible in
making your selections for gifts
and select such goods as will be
useful? We have many small
wares in our stock that will make
suitable gifts, such as Handker-
chiefs, Collars, Gloves, Cravats,
Hats, Caps, Shirts, Hand, Bags,
Purses, Belts, Hosiery, Robes,
Blankets, Gents Curtain noom
SliDp.rs, Susrenders, Etc.
We still have some beautiful
Cloaks that we will close out at
greatly reduced prices.
We also have some good num-
bers in Ladies' Skirts, that fit we'll
and hang we'll.
Our Shoe stock has just been
replenished, and we can furnish
you anything you want in this line.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1907-12-11
Miss Nora Carver,
Photographic Artist,

Is making the Finest Photographs ever made
in Seneca, using the prettiest and most up-to.
date Mounts. A new line bought especially
for the Holiday tIade. Nothing nicer than a
good Photograph for a Christmas Present
Also Photo Post Cards of any member of your
family, or local scenery. A beautiful line of
Moulding just received, Pictures framed to
order. Studio two doors below Post Office.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-04-16
kobIe.Rooers Weddinq.

Hayesville, April 13-Charles Kobe
place were married in Sigourney Sun
and Miss Ruby Rogers. both of this
day afternoon They leave here for
their new home in Ottumwa Saturday
All Join in wishing them much happi-
ness and success in life.
Mr.. and Mrs George Luellen Of
Fairfield have moved here.
The Ladies' Aid society met at the
home of Mrs. Libby Jacobs Thursday
afternoon.
George Crabb of Cedar Rapids visit
ed with his parents here Thursday.
Rev. R. Vernon Pike of Martinsburg
visited at the Crabb home this week.
Joe Hayes visited in Oklahoma last
week.
w. l.. Kendall of Fairfield was a
business visitor here Thursday.
Mr.. Chasey of near Martinsburg was
a business caller here Saturday.
George Utterback of Sigoruney was
here attending to business one day last
week. I'm
Rev. circuit filled his regular APP
>pointment here Sunday evening.
Miss Eunice Hardesty visited with
friends here Sunday
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-04-16

manded the law and they were afraid
to injure the feelings of the farmers.
The fact that the International Har-
papers for the last year or more that
II has perfected machinery for manu-
featuring Irvine from other materials
than the imported sisal hemp and ma
pila, which are imported products.
The new machinery Of the Interna-
tional is to manufacture the Irvine
from fax and 1t is claimed it will be
considerably cheaper than the other,
though just as good. II this can be
done, Iowa legislators argue that they
should go slow about equipping the
Iowa penitentiary with costly machin-
cry that will manufacture only the
high priced Irvine, for when sold with
out the profit it might be still higher
than the fax Irvine, and the farmers
would want the cheapest.
1t is more than likely that the bill
will be introduced again when the leg
islature meets two years from now
and If it is introduced 1t will probably
provide that the factory be instituted
at Fort Madison instead of at Anamo-
sa. The legislature just adjourned
turned the Anamosa penitentiary into
reformatory, and binder Irvine Is not
good article to manufacture at re-
formatory. It is unskilled labor One
labe-er can tend several machines and
it requires no training to operate them
For reformatory only skilled trades
should be taught and the indetermi-
nate sentence law provides that only
useful trades shall be taught at the
Anamosa reformatory.
Ora Williams.