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Gilpin observer., 1907-10-31
CRIPPLE MAKES GREAT STRIKE.
Ore That Runs $4,000 a Ton 10 Dug
From Bull Hill.

Cripple Greek, Colo-A G reat strike
has been made on the Dante property
on Bull hill, where the largest body OF
high grade ore ever opened in a strong
and permanent vein in the Cripple
Creek district has been encountered.
There have been numerous pockets of
rich ore exposed and much greater val
ues have been obtained from small
streaks, but in no case has there ever
been a seam OF picture mineral over
four inches wide that held out with de-
yelopment work.
The high grade just opened in the
Dante appears in an eight-inch streak
and gives returns of from ST to $24
to the pound, with an average value of
$i9 to the pound, or $4,000 to the ton.
The streak lies in the center or core
OF four-foot vein and is not simply
pocket or stringer, but a portion OF
strong ore body.
The vein was encountered several
months ago and has been followed
quite a distance, increasing both in
size and value as development was car
ried on. Just four weeks ago today a
three-inch seam of high grade was
opened in the center of the vein and
the work Of separating and sorting
the ore was begun. The vein since that
time has been drifted on for distance
of twenty feet with the rich streak
gradually widening out, but not exceed
ing a width of four and half inches
until today, when a round Of shots ex.
posed it measuring eight incnes across.
The vein on either side OF this high
grade seam carries values Of from two
to five and half ounces in gold. The
property owned by the Dante Gold Min
ing Company, is under lease to the
British American Mining Company.
The leasing company tonight has 200
pounds of the ore sacked and a ship
ment will be made tomorrow with the
expectation of obtaining returns OF
$4,000 from the small consignment
Gilpin observer., 1907-10-31
A Wise Precaution.

Denver.-The Denver clearing
house banks land that means all the
Denver banks) determined to act in
harmony with practically all the banks
OF the country In stopping the pay
ment of currency on checks and drafts
until November 5tL, unless the old or
der Of things should be sooner re-
stored. The step was taken by the
Denver banks quite reluctantly and
only when they were notified from the
other cities that the action had been
definitely resolved upon the Denver
banks must govern themselves &C.
cordingly.
The resolution unanimously adopted
by the Denver banks was to the effect
that, commencing Monday morning
and continuing unto November 5th,
Denver banks will not pay cash on
checks drawn by anyone nor upon
drafts drawn by outside banks There
is but one exception to his rule.
Checks drawn by depositors to meet
regular payrolls will be honored as
usual In gold or currency. All other
checks will be received and paid in
clearing house certificates instead Of
currency.
This means that depositors will go
along with their business Just as
though the regulations had not been
adopted. They will draw their checks.
which will be received by merchants
or others, and be deposited. and the
accounts OF depositors will be cred
tied with the amounts. The checks
will be cleared at the clearing house
Just as before, and settlements made
between the banks in clearing house
certificates instead OF currency.
Drafts made upon Denver banks by
outside banks will be treated in pre-
cisely the same way. Such drafts will
be honored by exchange on other
cities. IL desired. as usual. or they will
be paid In clearing house certificates
The only change in business under
this rule will be that currency will
not be paid on checks or drafts-clear.
ing house certificates taking the place
OF currency for the time being. In ev.
cry other respect business will pro
ceed without halt or Inconvenience OF
any kind.
The banks that communicated their
intention to the Denver banks through
the respective clearing houses were
those OF Chicago. St. Louis. Milwau
kee. Pittsburg. Cincinnati. Cleveland
Philadelphia. Des Moines. Omaha
ANSW ioih, uiuuedpoiiS, iuuidudpOils
and Kansas City: and In each case
they notified the Denver clearing
house that the step had been definitely
resolved upon.
The effect Of this action by the out
side banks was to cut off not only the
Denver banks. but all others from OBJ
tanning In currency the money they
had on deposit In them. Under the
banking law all national banks are
required to have on deposit In central
reserve banks certain percentage
or course, this was intended to be al.
ways available for drafts made upon
1t. Denver banks could not do busi.
ness with Eastern or other banks or
issue drafts upon them without de
posits there to meet them. BY the &C.
tion so generally taken by the banks
OF the country these deposits are not
now available In currency, but are In
clearing house certificates.
Denver banks will honor drafts in
precisely the same way that their
drafts upon their deposits will be hon.
Ored bv Eastern nanka
Gilpin observer., 1907-10-31

"one man sold $500 worth Of straw.
berries from an acre of ground: an.
other disposed OF 900 bushels OF ap
pies from an orchard that was on one
acre; an acre and half produced ST.
SIS worth OF celery; $500 per acre for
asparagus Is not uncommon, etc.
space forbidding the enumeration Of
similar instances.
TO bring 10000 acres Of such land
under water and throw II open to
farmers Is not only gigantic under.
taking In the matter OF engineering
and capital required. but It is a mat.
ter OF Importance and Of interest to
the residents OF the state. MS news OF
the fulhllment OF Colorado's destiny:
and II is a matter OF interest to citi.
Gems generally who among us It IL
that take hold OF such endeavors and
bring them to successful iss1e."
Gilpin observer., 1907-10-31
Autol.t Who Killed Man =. Indicted.

Newark, N. 1.-THE grand Jury to.
day indicted Walter ". Norris. whose
automobile ran into and killed Marcus
s.. Jacobs. the theatrical manager.
about three weeks ago In Newark.
Manslaughter 10 charged.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-03-25
STUDENTS ARE FINED.
Five Ames College Students Arreste
by C. G. N. w. Detectives Released.

Special to Times Republican.
Boone, March 25.-The five Ames
college students arrested at Jordan
Friday night, and taken to Ames Sat
urday afternoon. We're before Mayor
w. w. Goodykoontz and given fines OF
s22.s5, which were pa:d by the stu
dents. after which they were released.
The boys had AL been in Boone and
visited friends here. They had plenty
of money, and arriving at the North
western depot shortly before the ten
o'clock train pulled out, they all ex-
pressed desire to ride on the blind
baggage This they did, with the re-
suit that they were arrested at Jordan
by two Northwestern detectives. who
were on the train. One of the students
escaped by kicking a detective in the
stomach He returned to Boone and
spent the night here. The other four
were taken on to Ames, where they
were jailed for the night and brought
10 this city for trial. The boys had not
been drinking, and the only charge
against them was that of stealing
ride on the Northwestern. The rail-
way company has started crusade
against this habit and proposes to see
that it is Stopped
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-03-25
LAD WILL LOSE LIMB
John Gordan, of Logansport,
Crushed By Car at Boone
Brick Plant
SCRANTON BOY ALSO INJURED
Little Elmer Larson, Visiting at Boone,
Attempted to Jump on Moving Train
in Northwestern Yards, and as Re-
suit May Have to Suffer Amputation
of Foot.
snecial 10 Times-HepublIcan.

Special TO Times Republican.
Boone. March 25.--Two serious accl-
dents are to be reported here. Johfi
Gordan young lad living at Logans-
port, is in the Eleanor Moore hospital
where he will probably have one of his
legs amputated as the result of an ac-
cident Saturday afternoon. He, In
company with two smaller brothers.
was playing on the hillside near inc
Boone Brick Plant. In running up and
down the hill they had to cross the In
cline clay track of the brick company.
In crossing this track John fell just as
a car was descending. His right leg
below the knee was badly crushed, and
three Of his toes were taken off. His
two smaller brothers came to his rescue
and carried him home An ambulance
was called and the lad taken to tn
hospital.
Sunday morning a small boy from
Scranton. Elmer Larson. who Is visit
ing here. was hurt in the Northwestern
yards. He was attempting 10 jump OF.
a moving train, missed his footing and
was thrown under the wheels. One oil
his feet was badly crushed and will
probably have to be removed.
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new trial was secured on account OF
the misconduct of the county attorney
In the trial in Sibley last fall he was
found guilty and sentenced TO ME mn
prisonment, but the trial judge, Hut
crimson. granted a new trial on the
ground OF the admission of improper
evidence. His late wife not only sWofe
him guilty of the murder of Schroeder,
but charged him with an attempt 10
kill born OF their unionsa statement
which went to the jury and was con-
sidered prejudicial to the defendant.
The indictment against Mrs. Schroe-
der was dismissed without coming to
trial.
Testimony was elected showing that
the dead man had bruises about his
throat looking as tho they might have
been made by the hand of a man throt-
Ting him. Mrs Schroeder Rocker
swore that one night while sleeping
troubled dream in which he grasped
her by the throat and declared. Now
I've got you. August" When awake she
spoke to him OF his conduct and he
confessed to the murder Of her hus-
band and said he was re-enacting the
crime in his dream. She also swore thai
about that time he threatened or at
tempted to kill their child by throw
ing it into a we'll.
The grand jury did not return any
indictments at the March term Of
court. The jury was discharged from
further duty at the present term. A
number of cases on the docket were
disposed OF the first of the week,
among which We're several probate
matters Several cases We're settled out
of court and the cases dismissed.
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ROCKER FOUND GU|[N
Found Guilty For Third Time,
Of the Murder of August
Schroeder
LIFE IMPRISONMENT SUGGESTED
Jury Was Out About Fifteen Hours
Rockers Only Comment on the YER
dict Was: "Well, It's No Worse Than
Refore"-Defense's Attorney Made q
Strong Effort to Save Client.
to Times-Renuhllcan

Special to Times Republican.
Sibley. March 25.-At o'clock Sat
urday afternoon. the jury in the Rocker
murder trial at Sibley, which went out
turned a verdict of guilty and recon-
mended life Imprisonment. This, per-
haps, will bring to an end the WE'LL
known murder trial of Lyon county,
the accused man, Charles Rocker, now
having been convicted for the third
time, once in the Lyon county court
and twice at Sibley, in the Osceola
county courts. Rocker heard the YER
dict without emotion, saying: well.
1t is no worse than before"
The attorneys in the case were the
same as those in the former trial at
Sibley, j. NJ. Parsons, of Des Moines,
and S. D. Rinilker. of Rock Rapids, for
the state; e. c. Roach, of Rock Rap
ids, and r. NJ. Hunter, of Sibley. for
the defense, The case was strongly
contested. Mr. Roach made strong
effort to save his client. His argument
consumed a considerable of the time
at the Friday night session of court
This session was held at the request
of the jury, who wished to dispose of
the case before the close of ahe week.
The jury reached verdict in about
fifteen hours this time, while at the
last trial the jury was out for about
thirty-six hours. Following is short
history of the case:
On the morning of June 30, 1900, Au-
gust Schroeder, we'll to do farmer
near Doom. was found hanging dead in
his barn. A coroner's jury. which
seemed to act with little elaboration,
gave verdict of suicide.
Burial of the dead did not silence the
talk about his taking off. Ugly rumors
spread thru the countryside about the
conduct of his widow with Charles
Rocker, his former hired man. The
marriage of Mrs Dora Schroeder and
Rocker a few months later served to
increase the talk. Rocker and Mrs.
Schroeder did not pull well together. in
the matrimonial harness. Perhaps the
green eyed monster may have had
something to do with it. 1t was dis
covered that she was not his first and
only spouse. Another woman from
whom he had not been divorced was
heard from. Whatever was the cause
his latest wife turned up among the
most malignant of his denouncers.
Rocker was arrested charged with
murder, but got off on preliminary ex-
animation. Then he sued Adolph
Schroeder, brother of his dead en-
ployer, for $4,000 damages for wrongful
and lost his suit.
Rocker was indicted jointly with
Mrs. Schroeder-Rocker for the murder
of her former husband His 'bigamous
exploit rendered her competent wit
ness against him, and it was chiefly
her story which caused his conviction
in 1904 in Lyon county and again in the
district court Of this county last Sep
TENDER At the trial in 1904 he was
convicted and condemned to death. A
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FROM ALL OVER IOWA

ing seventy-f1ve pounds. The addi-
tional weight has been made necessary
by the increased traffic over the main
line.
Union.
number of farmers Of south Prov
idence and north Marshall county are
taking advantage of the scarcity Of
hay in eastern markets and have baled
nearly 100 tons which they will ship
in the near future. Charles Howard
baled forty tons, NJ. G. Howard twelve
tons, John Brindle nineteen tons, and
Claude Lefevers, sixteen tons. The
hay is worth about $1S per ton baled.
Tama.
The city received 300 feet of new
fire hose on Monday of the famous
Atlas brand. This will give the fire
company 1000 feet of good hose or
enough to put three streams on fire
within block of any MIGRANTS and
also enough to reach the largest part
Of the outlying residences. 1t was
badly needed and especially for the
protection of property outside the linn
it's of the mains.
Marathon.
The Farmers Grain Company last
Saturday closed a deal with Welch
Bros. for the grain elevator and coal
business of the latter, located on the
Northwestern right of way. The
consideration was $4,000. 1t is the
intention Of the new company to take
charge of the business Monday morn
ing of next week. The lumber business
will remain in the hands of the old
firm, at least for the present.
Spencer.
A meeting Of the farmers was held in
Royal Saturday for the purpose of dis
solving the organization of the local
taken in 1904. The farmers feel that
they are competent to manage their
own affairs without being under the
control of the corporation known as
the Farmers Exchange. incorporated
in South Dakota, its home in Kansas
and its principal place Of business in
Chicago.
Ottumwa.
The Burlington road has Just given
the contract for 100000 soft wood rail-
road ties to Burlington concern.
These ties are to be creosoted and will
be furnished to the road for use be-
tween Burlington and Muscatine and
Quincy, Ill. The railroads have been
using only oak ties, but the scarcity
OF that timber has made it impossible
for sufficient number of hard wood
ties to be purchased. The high price,
also makes them prohibitory. Expert
ments have been made with steel and
cement ties but they have net spHoYen
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-03-25

Ralston.
A proposition to issue bonds in the
sum Of $1,000 ITO install heating
plant in the school building here was
defeated by four votes.
EstherviIle.
A. ]. White, living a couple Of
miles northwest of town, sold a span
Of Percherons for $3.50. The team
weighed $500 pounds and were well
matched. They were shipped to Butte,
Mont.
Waterloo.
Waterloo now possesses the unique
distinction of having the largest Ma
sonic lodge in Iowa. Tie number of
members here is 572 Des Meines, the
largest city in the state, was passed by
Waterloo several months ago.
Dubuque.
Milton Marcuse, a merchant at
West Union, has filed petition with
Clerk Van Duzee of the federal court.
asking to be relieved Of his debts. He
lists debts amounting to $4,427.30. while
he has assets amounting to $3,055.00.
Marathon.
At a special meeting Of the school
board held on Saturday evening the
transportation problem was taken up
and sixth bus route established.
James Thomas was given the contract
for hauling this bus at $26 per
month. The route runs eastward.
Stilson.
At the Fred Marth sale held last
Thursday south Of stilson, there was
a big demand for horses and cows.
Six head of horses sold at an average
OF s1S3, the top two-year-old mare
colt, selling for 5000. Cows averaged
over $40, the top. common cow, SELL
ing for 500.
EIkader.
Many farmers from Highland, Mar
ion and Wagner townships, delivered
loads of tobacco here to O.. r. Pomeroy
of Gays Mills. Wis, enough to make
carload This is practically a new
venture for this locality, but has prov
en- a very successful and profitable one
to those engaged.
Burlington.
The Burlington will relay its main
line track between West Burlington
and Ottumwa with heavy new rails.
The work has already begun and will
be expedited as much as possibla in
order to be completed this summer A
gang Of seventy-five men will be en-
ployed in the project, the men being
nearly all Poles, Italians and Greeks,
furnished for the work by Chicago
contracting company. New steel rails
ninety pounds to the foot
viii rellaee those now IN use. weigh
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to be as good as wood ties. AS hard
wood is no longer obtainable in the
quantities desired, the railroads have
been experimenting with soft woods,
treating them with creosote to prolong
their life. This method has proven to
be satisfactory and the Burlington
road has erected plants for the treat
ment of the ties.
EGtherviIIe.
A. B. Hoff returned from Chicago
Tuesday evening, where he went
last week to purchase milking ma
chimes for his dairy. He brought home
three of the machines, which will milk
two cows each at a time, and the three
machines are capable of milking from
thirty to thirty-six cows in an hour.
The power for operating the machines
will be furnished by a gasoline en-
CINE. The machine is said to be a
very practical one.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-03-25
oratoricaI Contest At Normal School,
Special to Times Republican.

Cedar Falls, March 25.-The orator.
ical contest which was held last even
ing in the auditorium of the Iowa State
Normal School was greeted with a
large audience. Miss Margaret Kelly,
daughter of Superintendent d. NJ Kel-
ly, received first honors: John F'itzger-
aid, second, and Mr.. Asa Matthews,
third. Mr. Fitzgerald is son of Pro-
fessor F. A. Fitzgerald of the normal
faculty. This contest was for the pur-
pose OF deciding who should represent
the schools at the interstate oratorical
contest, which will be held in Emporia,
Kan, in May.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-03-25
Chaplin News Notes.

SpecIaI 10 I1mes-RepubIican.
Chaplin, March 25.-Mr. v. NJ. Sim
mons, manager of the Chaplin Drug
Company for the past two years, has
moved him stock of drugs to Ringsted,
where he will conduct the only drug
store at that place. Chaplin has but
one drug store now, which is owned
and conducted by Mr.. J. j. Zimmerman.
The medicine show which has been
here all week has been we'll attended.
The show left for Latimer this morn
ing
The Ladies' Aid society met at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. William Jewell
Thursday, March 81, and elected Off
GERS.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-03-25
sIBLEY SCHOOL ELECTION.
w. L. Parker Re- eIected President-W.
r, Suter Sworn In.

Special to Times-Republican.
Sibley, March 25.-The annual meet
ing Of the Sibley school board was held
last week, when the newly elected di-
rector, w. T. Suter, was sworn in. Mr..
Suter was elected to succeed himself in
the capacity without opposition at the
school elections. The board selected
w. L. Parker as president to succeed
himself, and w. 7. Steiner as secretary
to succeed himself. A resolution was
adopted by the board at the meeting
that all the teachers of the Sibley
schools should attend the teachers in
stitute to be held in Sibley April to g..
This is thought by many to be a good
idao
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-03-25
I'M: &Rv
COMMERCIAL COLLEGE MOVE.
Efforts of Commercial Club May Es.
tabIish Ono at Baskerville.

Special to Times Republican.
Baskerville, March 25.-At the meet
ing of the Commercial club the COM
mittee composed of j. p, Kirby, W. P.
Galloway and A. J. Rhodes reported
having entered into contract with
Prof. e. e. Strawn, of Spencer. to es-
tablish and maintain a commercial
college for a term of three years, in
Baskerville, on a guarantee of fifty.
scholarships for the first year. A large
number of the scholarships were dis
posed Of at the club meeting and the
college Is assured.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-03-25
DOCTORS ELECT.

DR.. j. J. Miller. Of AckIey, President
Of Hardin County Association.
Special To Times Republican.
Iowa Falls, March 25.--At the last
meeting of the Hardin County Medical
association new officers were elected.
The meeting was held at Eldora and
the following doctors We're chosen as
the officials for the coming year: Pres
ident, DR.. j. j. Miller. of Ackley; vice
president, DR.. c. Mabie, of New Provi-
dence: secretary, DR.. E. Whitney, of
Eldora; and treasurer, DIR. j. w.
Thornton, of Ackley
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-03-25
State Bank at Logan.
Times-Republican.

Special to Times-Republican.
Logan, March 25.-The State Savings
Bank Of Little Sioux is being organ
lied here by Clarence X. Hesse. Of
Council Bluffs, who will move to this
place and become the cashier. Many
farmers and business men are stock
holders. Business will be begun about
April 1 and the bank will occupy the
building of the old broken Little Sioux
bank.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-03-25
Helping a Friend in Need.
Special to Times-Republican.

Special to Tfmes-Republican
Newell, March 25.-The friends Of
John shaeffer who suffered loss of his
horses and feed by fire the first of the
week and was uninsured, have been
taking subscription to help him get
started again. A neighbor, F. P. Stock
hansen, donated span of mules. About
$135 have been raised thus far to-
ward the purchase of another team and
harness. Mr.. Shaeffer is a hard work
ing man and deserves the proffered
aid
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-03-25
TAILOR skIPs OUT.

w. J. Root, Of sibley, Leaves Several
Debts Behind.
Special to Times Republican.
Sibley. March 25.-w. j. Root, who
came to Sibley few months ago and
opened up tailor shop, took a hike
out of town one night recently, leaving
a number of people to mourn his de-
parture in financial way. Besides
leaving numerous small debts he sue
ceeded in getting away with several
advance payments on suits ordered.
Those who were beat in the latter man
euver are not to be pitied, as they
should have patronized a reliable tail
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-03-25
TEAM BRINGS GOOD MONEY.
\. j. White, Near Estherville. Gets $3.50
for Span Of Percheron Mares.

Special to Times Republican.
Estherville. March 25.-Eight hun
dred and fifty dollars for al team of
horses indicates the possibilities of
raising standard bred horse flesh in
Iowa. The above sum was received
last week by A. ]. White. who lives
near Baskerville, for a span of Per-
cheron mares. The team weighed
$500 pounds and We're, shipped to
Mont, by the purchaser a horse buyer.