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Live Oak daily Democrat. (Live Oak, Fla.) 190?-190?, 1907-05-11
Peruzneat Naval Display at James
town Exposition.

Town ENpocktAou.
Norfolk, Va, May 11,-While not
on so tremendous a scale as in the
opening weeks the naval display at
jamestown will nevertheless be
maintained in an adequate manner
throughout the entire period Of the
exposition.
The United States government has
assigned three ships to duty right OF
the great pier during the seven
months and these will be constantly
open 10 the inspection Of visitors.
Considering that the most popular ex-
hibit ar the Worlds Fair at Chicago
was an imitation battle-ship built on
piles in the lake, the reality of the
jamestown squadron will be of the
greatest interest to strangers from
the interior. But this is by no means
the limit of naval representation;
the harbOr of Hampton Roads, being
naval rendezvous, is seldom with
out several war vessels lying at an
Choir. and the ships of the United
States navy are constantly arriving
and leaving the harbor. The navy
yard at Portsmouth, and the great
ship-buiding plant at Newport News,
are generally crowded with war craft
under construction and undergoing
repairs, so that no visitor need leave
the section without having his curl
osity fully satisfied concerning naval
matters.
Some of the foreign fleets will not
arrive until later in the summer, and
an effort will be made to have this
government extend a further invita-
ton to the different naval powers to
make Hampton Roads a stopping
pace for their individual cruising
vessels during the period of the ex-
position. This is a frequent occur
ence in ordinary times and with pro-
per representations to the different
governments could be made a fea-
ture
This is to correct the impression
that the dispersal Of the present fleet
signifies the ending of the naval dis
play AT no time during the entire
period of the jamestown exposition !
will there be less than twenty-five
warships on the nearby waters for
the instruction and entertainment of
johnson Granted Leave of /
Absence.
Tallahassee, May 11.-Senator ].
B. Johnson, of Live Oak, was grant
ed leave of absence today to enable |
him to attend circuit court at Live
Oak, which convenes there next Mon
day. Before leaving he gave notice
that if the nominations Governor
Broward had made for officers of the
court of record came I'D in
his absence in executive session that
such nominations had his approval.
Suwannee's new senator is making
4 good impression. The senate this
morning killed the amendment, in
something since, to Stetson
University charter by the very deci-
'ive vote of II TO 7.
Live Oak daily Democrat. (Live Oak, Fla.) 190?-190?, 1907-05-11

Mark Twain is going to build a
new house of concrete and steel that
cannot be burned down.
Live Oak daily Democrat. (Live Oak, Fla.) 190?-190?, 1907-05-11
A Lot OF Ceremony.

considerable etiquette and pub
hcity always attend the birth of a
royal child al Madrid According 10
the Kings decree as soon as the &C.
couchment is announced all persons
designated by the King shall be noti-
fed TO come 70 the palace in full uni
form Immediately the child is born
the mistress of the robes shall inform
the prime minister, who shall then
announce the sex of the child, at the
same time informing the captain gen
eral Of Madrid and the commander of
the Royal Halberdiers, so that they
may give orders for the proper signals
and salutes- Provision is then made
for notifying the public. The child
then is presented to the diplomatic
corps and other personages present,
when the Minister of Justice draws
up the certificate of birth.
Queens Condition Favorable.
King Alfonso has been most soli-
cious over the Queens condition, but
has been assured by the physicians
that the indication are most favor
able.
kilograms of congratulations are
pouring in from all the royal houses
in Europe congratulating King AL
fonso. The people of Madrid are
Jubilant. Great crowds are gathered
in front Of the palace cheering. The
birth Of son and heir to the
Spanish throne has aroused a great
wave of patriotism in Spain.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-07-30
Fort Dodge Woman Bequeatled
Estate of $50, 900 Because of
Faithiulness to Brother
is IN SOUTHERN IOWA FARMS
Mrs. H. L. Elliott Cared for Brothers
Household After Death Of Sister in.
Law-Made Sole Beneficiary Upon
the Brothers Death-Takes Charge
Of Wealth.
.pecial 10 Times Republican.

Special TO Times Republican.
Fort Dodge, July 30.-Thru faithful
and efficient care and service for Pc
Rod of several years Mrs. II. l.. Ell
sliott. of this city, has received re-
ward by way of the entire estate or
her brother. Louis Flowers, which il
reported TO be valued at $4,000. The
entire sum is invested in southern Iowa
farms. the income from which will be
sufficient to keep her in ease and COM
fort the remainder Of her life.
The story is an interesting one.
Called to the bedside Of her brothers
wife a few years ago, Mrs. Elliott cared
for her sister-in-law tenderly until
death finally came Realizing the loss
of her brother. on his wishes she gave
together with her two sons remained in
the Flowers home at South English.
Here she tried as best she could to
take the place of the dead wife, caring
for and comforting the bereaved hus-
band and brother.
few weeks ago Louis Flowers was
taken i'll, and a week ago yesterday
passed away. Edward Elliott who has
been employed at the Gates e. Smith
laundry for the past three years, was
called to South English by the death
of his uncle, the funeral following last
Tuesday.
Following the funeral Mrs. Elliott
was acquainted with the contents OF
her brothers WILL which bequeathed
the entire estate to her Internationally,
the deceased having left no children.
Mrs. Elliott Will undoubtedly re-
main in southern Iowa, where all Of
her business interests now are, and
together with her sons will make her
home in that of the deceased benefac-
tor
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-07-30
Advancement nurin.
Past Week, Very Rapid En-
cep, OH Low Ground
CONSIDERABLE HAY is DAMAGED
In Some Localities Small Grain, Also,
Is Reported to Have Suffered Ma
teriaI Loss-Final Output Likely to
Exceed Present Expectations-Work
in Harvest Fields Resumed.
Special to Times Republican.

Special to Times-Repubican.
Des Moines. July 3O-The Iowa
weather and crop bulletin for the week
ending July 30, is as follows:
The average temperature OF the
week was slightly below the normal.
Showery weather prevailed from Tues
day to Friday but the rainfall was
generally much less than in the pre-
ceding two weeks. The heaviest show
ers occurred in the north central dis
trict. The week closed with fair
weather, and as a whole 1t was favor
able for the growing crops in the
large part of the state. Except on
low wet ground the corn crop has
made very rapid advancement, having
generally reached the tasSeling stage.
On well drained and thoroughly culti-
waited lands it gives promise of fair
yield under normal conditions in the
balance of the season. Work In the
harvest fields has been resumed Wher-
ever the soil is sufficiently dry. Re-
ports indicate that considerable hay
has been damaged, and in some local
tiles small grain in shock has suffered
material loss. There are numerous re-
ports of rust In oats and spring wheat.
which Will possibly impair the quality
of the grain. With better weather for
the harvest in the future. the fiisiI
output is likely to exceed present ex-
pectations.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-07-30

the trucks OF each car with sufficient
horse power to move the cars over
level or inclined streets of the city.
with no more noise or confusion than
attendant on the operation OF an auto
mobile.
The promoters are now having an
ordinance framed UP along liberal
lines to be submitted to the people TOR
expression. provided the council sees
fit to extend them the privilege rms
ordinance will besides gong INTO de-
tail on the style of road to be bull',
state that the company VIII execute
bonds not to exceed 10 per cent OF the
actual cost of construction. Another
section of the ordinance VIII provide
that the city may purchase the equip
ment IL desired by giving the pro-
moters and stockholders ninety days
notice OF Intention. the price 10 De
governed by the bonded Indebtedness
and outstanding obligations at such
time
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-07-30
The RoIfe News,
pecial 70 Times publican.

Special 10 Tfnles-hepuDllcan.
Rolfe,, July 3O.--The people Of Rolfe
have concluded to have a fall festival
and after consulting among those who
were subscribers to the cause, it was
concluded to have the time for tho
event on August %, 20 and 80.
William Jarvis is very poorly. He Ii
quite aged, and has been feeble fol
some time.
J. H. Charleton started three self
binders cutting oats today. He says
early oats are quite well filled, but late
oats are somewhat blighted.
There was no rain two miles north
Of Rolfe Wednesday night, while In
town the streets were flooded.
The two EARLY girls. of Conrad, Wis
tied several days with their brother
Clint Early. of Rolfe, last week.
Mrs. Olden, of Renwick, was in Rolfe
and installed the officers of the Re-
bekah lodge, Monday night. Mrs. Old
en- is the district deputy.
Mrs. White, OF California, is making
her son, Julius White. visit,
Mrs. Wilson Day and daughter, OF
Lawton, Okla, visited in Rolfe a few
days with friends. 1t is seventeen years
since she left Rolfe, and she can see
many changes.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-07-30

Tabor.
A. Frederick.on. OF Thurman, was in
town on business Saturday and report
ed selling a thirty-acre farm joining
that town for s175.7o per acre.
Rockwell City.
Mrs. B. F. Owens living Just north
west of the city, has over eleven hun
dred young chickens. BY the first of
September they will be worth about
so cents apiece. which means an in
come of $3.50 for the summer, or over
800 per month.
Malvern.
The Mills county fair will be held on
the fair grounds in Malvern, August g.
I, and g.. The citizens have raised a
purse of $3.50 to be paid for good ball
games. There has been no racing on
the tracks for several years, but this
year the track has been put in fine
shape and good races promised.
Emmetsburs.
The steam barge dredge northwest
of town is doing good work and is
making good Roadway. Friday a
boulder measuring about five feet in
circumference which came in the path
of the ditch was lifted out with ease.
The machine is working in about IL
feet Of water at the present time.
Sioux City.
There are 500 positions to be filled
in the county schools and barely more
than 800 teachers will be eligible to fill
them OF the 1913 candidates who took
the examinatio in this county, only
sixty were entirely successful. about
twenty five taking only partial ex
ANNA ton, and more than 20 per cent
failing completely.
Oelwein.
A new pest other than the greer
bug Is rayaging the crops in Iowa. This
time 1t is the corn that is suffering
damage, which following close on the
heels of the recent food, will not leave
much profit left for the farmer this
year P. Woodring brought a sam
pie of the new pest to town. He says
thousands of thenlrare working havoc
to his crop. Hundreds Of the worms
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-07-30
WILL N KQVN ESCAPE /!
Attorney Declares Former Web
ster City Man Will Never
Be Tried
AFRAID TO PUSH THE CASE
Alleged That Other Members of Firm
Fear ReveIations-Sheriff Goes to
California Nevertheless With Reaui-
sition Papers and May Bring Me-
kown Back.
AFRAID TO PUSH THE CASE
,ecial to Times-Republican.

Special to Times Republican.
Wooster City, July 30.-George Nc
Kown, formerly Of this city. arrested
Thursday night at Bakersfield, Call
on charges of ENLIGHTENMENT and arson
preferred by the grand jury Of this
county, never will be brought into open
court to face these charges, despite
the fact that Sheriff Thompson. armed
with requisition papers, has gone after
him.
1t is untrue that Pinkerton detect
ives have been searching for the man
for four years. but 10 the contrary,
his whereabouts since he left this city
four years ago, always have been
known to the parties interested and
had the authorities desired to place
him on trial here they could have
done so at any time. These are the
statements made on the street here
today.
1t is frequently limited that should
McKown be placed on trial and forced
to defend himself against these SER
ious charges testimony would be
brought out which would place certain
other members of the company in an
unpleasant light.
Mckown came to this city in 1901.
In few months he made reputa-
ton as "spender" and a high roll
er" 1t was his habit TO tender half
lx.lIo l., l., nat, ,}nx, nI
and refuse the change. 1t was ap-
parent that the man was living be-
yond his means. The stockholders
called for his resignation. 1t was ten
dered and a week later the company's
factory was reduced to ashes. The &C
count books were destroyed. The loss
was 100000.
When the crowds rushed to the Are
one citizen discovered McKown some
blocks from the factory. He was run
ming rapidly away from the fire. The
water tank and private fire eXtinguish-
ing plant refused to work, tho the
day before the fire 1t had been in per-
feet working order. These circumstan-
ces threw suspicion upon Mckown.
He remained in the city several days
after the fire. He said that he heard
the company intended to have him
arrested on charges of a criminal ma
ture, and that if he was there would
be some interestig information
brought out at the trial. Shortly after
this statement was made McKown dis
appeared
One of his former attorneys. D. c..
Chase, states it as his opinion that
McKown will never be placed In trial
in this county,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-07-30
wuNDER HELD FOR PERJURY.
Man Who Swore to Youths Ages is
Bound Over.


Special to Tunes Republican.
Davenport, July so.-George wun-
der, a young man who was the wit
ness to marriage license issued to
Ray Hodge and n'elphia Melwood at
the clerks office Saturday and who
has been arrested charged with perjury
because he swore that Hodge was over
Fl years Of age and that the girl was
over 1S when as a matter of fact
Hodge is 20 and the girl Is, was bound
over to the grand Jury this afternoon
under bond of $500.
Ray Hodge. the young man who
secured the marriage license, Is un-
der arrest charged with rape. The
preliminary hearing was set for Aug.
% at ? p. m. His bail was fixed at
$1,000. which he was unable to fur
nish. He was sent back to Jail. The
charges against Wunder and Hodge
are the result Of an exciting incident
which terminated In Davenport late
Saturday afternoon. i.
Hodg is the advance agent for a
travelling show which makes the
small towns. and which was at Rapids
CIV. a village about two miles from
Port Byron. Friday and Saturday.
Delphia Melwood. whose real name is
Delphia Wood is the daughter of Mrs.
Lilly Wood, who with her husband
conducts the show.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-07-30
FROM ALL OVER IOWA

work in a small patch. The worm Is
strawberry blonde In color, about ar
inch in length and is evidently cen
tipede for It has many feet. Mr.
Woodring says that he succeeded in
killing the majority Of the pest.
Scotch Grove.
The Scotch Grove Monument asso-
citation contracted last Monday with
Mr.. John e. Bateman for the soldiers
monument which will be erected in the
Scotch Grove cemetery some time next
October 1t is to have a base Of dark
granite properly inscribed, surmounted
by life size statue of a soldier in
light colored granite.
Monticello.
Frank Faber, rof Cascade township,
lost valuable team by drowning in
draw of the Maquoketa river. The
stream was much swollen by the Sun
day night rain. The hired man had
driven the team into the water. They
got beyond their depth and became
tangled up in the harness. The driver
escaped, but the proprietor lost prop
erty valued at $500.
DyersviIIe.
Valentine Weber, ST., assessor for
New Wine township. and one of the
pioneer and most prominent residents
of the county, died Friday night at
his home here He was about 20 years
of age. and is survived by his wife
and several CHILDREN, among whom is a
son, Philip, who resides in Dubuque.
Mr.. Weber was assessor Of New Wine
township for over a quarter of cen
Dubuque.
Six wells have been completed and
tested at the Eagle Point pumping
station and found to furnish a fine
flow of purest water the six having
been given thorough and complete
test Saturday. Two more wells are
almost completed, leaving three more
to be put down before the trustees
have put down all they think will be
needed TO furnish the city with an ade-
quate supply of water.
Storm Lake.
p. 7. Anderson, Of Newton, for thirty
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-07-30

years a resident of this county, died
suddenly at Chautauqua park here Fri
day. He had been ill with consump-
ton for four years and death followed
severe hemorrhage. He was feeling
hours before his death. The body was
taken to Newell for burial. He was 81
years old and veteran of the civil
war.
Rodney.
Notice Of the Incorporation Of the
Rodney Savings Bank is published this
week The capital stock is $4,000
fully paid up. The corporation will
commence at once and continue for
fifty years. Directors are Stuart B
McDiarmid, F. F. McElhinney, James
A. Rogers, William II. Mcdonald and
e. E. Fisher. Present officers will be
Stuart B. Diarmid. president, and
James A. Rogers, cashier, who are
from Omaha, Neb.
Ida Grove.
Ben Buell. shipped 7o7s pounds OF
wool, or thirtytwo bales. this being
the dip from 1850 head Of sheep Mr.
Buell. began raising sheep for wool
production some three years ago and
he says he has found it very profit
able. He believes that the driving OF
the great sheep herds from the open
ranges Of the west will result in a
short time in a great boom in the
sheep industry in Iowa. He will win
ter 300 sheep this fall, and year
from now hopes to have 5000 head.
fury.
Charles City.
Louis Zweck, who is employed IN
machine shop, had the misfortune OF
losing one Of his fingers on his lett
hand and badly crushing two others
to such an extent that it la doubtful
about saving them. The accident
happened while at work at his drill
press. He was fitting two gears to-
gether. getting them ready to place In
the drill press for drilling. and one OF
the gears slipped. drawing his hand
into 1t In such a manner as to bring
about the accident
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-07-30
BALL FAIR A SUCCESS.
Waterloo Club $500 Ahead on Recent
Venture.

Special to Times Republican.
Waterloo, July 30.-The Waterloo
Base Ball Association will be about
$500 better off because of the carnival
given here last week under its auspices
and the sum will be. used to advantage
in liuuidating the debts that have been
contracted in the past,
Henry Junge. secretary of the asso-
citation, expressed satisfaction at the
results obtained from the week
amusement and made the statement
that there would be a net benefit of
about $500 The stockholders OF the
association received a total of Sl.loO
as their percentage of the receipts but
out of that there will be approximate
ly $500 expense.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-07-30
YOUNG MAN KILLS SELF

V. L. Hurley, Des Moines, Had Be-
come Desperate Over Financial
Troubles.
Special 10 Times Republican.
Des Moines, July 30.-After trying to
drown his dependency over financial
troubles in drink, Virgil l. Hurley,
aged "a years. of this city, committed
suicide Monday evening by shooting
himself in the right temple. He had
just returned from work, and after sit
ting on the porch for few minutes he
went upstairs to his room without say
ing a word to any member of the
family. The sharp report Of a revolt
Yer and the thud of a body on the floor
attracted the attention of the young
wiz. She rushed upstairs to find her
husband lying on the floor In deaths
grasp. She lifted his head to her lap.
and while she bent over kissing his
duivering lips he tried TO gasp her
name. but the words died in his mouth,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-07-30

Alfonso kimbrough young colored
lad who lives Just across Market street
from the place, was watching the man
work and gave the alarm when he fell
unconscious. He was quickly lifted
out and placed on the ground, when ev-
cry effort was pu, forth to revive him.
Luckily DR.. Homer. who, also resides
on c avenue near the place, happened
to be passing by and administered
medical aid which speeded his recov-
cry. For half an hour he was led up
and down the street and rubbed by the
other workmen before he was able to
care for himself. and the AFFAIR left
him in very weakened condition. but
it is believed that no injury will re-
suit
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-07-30
oTTUMWA BRINGS SUIT.
Wants Law Held Unconstitutional Re.
garding River Lands.

Special to Times Republican.
Ottumwa, July 30.-City Solicitor w
H. c. jacques acting for the city OF
Ottumwa, has brought suit in the dis
trict court to have declared unconsti-
tutional the law passed by the last
legislature giving the state the right to
dispose of and sell river lands formed
by accretions resulting from this
changing of river channels.
The case grew out of the contem-
plated purchase by Charles A. Well
man and Calvin Manning of a strip
of land on the north side of the Des
Motnes river south of the railroad
tracks and between the Market street
and Milwaukee bridges, in the central
part of the city.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-07-30
LAD BROWNS NEAR WELToN.
Henry Shumaker Loses Life While
Swimming in tho Wapsipinicon.

Speciai to Times Republican
Clinton, July 3o-The Wapsipinicon
river has claimed another victim, in
the person of Henry Shumaker, the
young son of John Shumaker, who was
drowned near Welton. The boy. in
company with seven others, had gone
into the river to swim. and while en-
gagged in the sport, went out over his
depth. Weakening. he sank into deep
hole and was drowned
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-07-30
Dat, Crop Light.

Special 70 Times- Republican.
Buffalo Center, July 30.-The harvest
is on in earnest here. Nearly all the
early oats have been cut and from all
reports, the oats crop will be light
weight. as the rust has done quite a
lot Of damage to early oats. Corn
looks fine but about ten days behind.
P, Fl. Harrington shipped five car
loads OF range horses and will sell
them at auction. There are 40 head.
including some colts, and they are a
very likely looking bunch.
The Buffalo Center District Fair and
Driving Park Association have all ar
rangements made for big time Sep
tember 24-26.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-07-30
PARTY AT ELDORA
Mrs. w. j. Murray Entertains for Out
of-Town Guests.

Special to Times-R publican.
Eldora. July 30-Mrs w. j. Murray
entertained company OF ladies yester-
day afternoon for her guests, Mrs. f.
w. Esgen, Of Los Angeles, and her
sister. Miss Johnson of Oskaloosa
Quantities of nasturtiums and sweet
peas were effectively arranged thruous
the house The afternoon was spent
informally. and at 5 o'clock refresh
ments were served Mrs. Murray was
assisted by Mrs. G. T. Smith. Aside
from the guests of honor, Mrs. G. W.
Haynes. of Steamboat Rock, was the
only out-of-town guest
Miss Johnson left on the afternoon
train for Oskaloosa. while Mrs. Esgen
remained for few days visit with her
many friends here.