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Truth. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1901-1908, 1907-10-05

If you see school boy going
around with blackeye and bunged
up nose, don't jump to the conclusion
that he has been in a fight He has
simply been trying to make the loot
ball team.
Frank Gotch, the champion heavy
weight catch-as-catch-can wrestler, is
to enter the prize ring, under the
management of Tommy Ryan, who
declares he will not have much trou-
BILE in putting the big wrestler into
the championship ranks.
A novel bill to discourage prize
fighting has been drawn up by Los
Angeles councilman. 1t limits all
bouts to ten rounds, does not permit
a decision and specifies that only two
men shall be in the ring during the
progress of the contest, doing away
with the referee
Robert Ftzsmmons as the most
perfect modern reproduction of the
Roman gladiator, is to be sculptured
in marble and placed side by side with
the statues of the ancient fighters for
the instruction of future generations
in the physical development of the
twentieth century.
Down at San Antonio, Texas, last
week, Adolph Topperwein performed
some remarkable rifle shooting feats.
at flying targets, passing the 1000
mark without a miss. He broke two
worlds records by making $3.50. The
target used is a two and half inch
wooden block.
It's back to the tall and uncut for
Billy Squres, late of Australia.
Twin" Sullivan practically knocked
the big Australian out in the nine
teenth round of what was to have
been a twenty-five round glove con-
test in Frisco last week, the referee
awarding the fight to Sullivan. Think
of the nerve of this fellow Squires
wanting to get into the ring with Jeff.
Truth. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1901-1908, 1907-10-05
WITH THE SPORTS.

comes from Chicago, and is touted as
a wonder.
Henry Pilon was hit by pitched
ball in baseball game at Montreal,
Canada, on Sunday, and almost in
SANITY killed.
Drring ball game in St. Louis
some thoughtless youth SHE'D a pop
bottle at Umpire Evans, putting the
imp. out of business for few days.
And the crowd just laffed
Father Dubei is "blue as indigo"
these days, and refuses to be COM
forted. The Ogden bunch put it all
over our ball players last Sunday the
score being 3 to o, and Dad Gimlin
was not in Ogden's line up either.
Next Tuesday will be the last day
in which entries may be made for the
bench show. All you fellows who
have dogs that you think may prove
winners had better get around and
see Secretary Hansing before it's too
late.
Roy Castleton, the Salt Lake ball
player who is known in the East as
the Mormon" pitcher, will probably
finish the season with the New York
team. He has made good in the
Southern league, pitching his team,
Atlanta, into first place.
Rawhide Kelley and Cyclone
Thompson have had disagreement,
and rawhide will no longer look after
the affairs of the Cyclone. Kelley
says he has quit the fight game for
good and all, and will conduct SAM
tarium in the future.
Spanish Fork has been having some
great horse races of late. The far
mers down that way will bet their
last dollar on horse race, and there's
nothing doing in the alfalfa fields on
race days. A three days session.
which ends today, has been a success
financially, and some good, close races
have been pulled off.
The fifty-mile motor paced race
between Downing and Samuelson on
Tuesday night proved disappoint-
ment. First one motor and then the
other went to the bad, and finally the
race was cut down to thirty-hve
mile contest, both riders finishing
behind the same motor, Downing
winning out on the final sprint.
Roller skating is one of the winter
sports that will soon claim its quota
of adherents. The Auditorium is
scheduled to open October Ist, and
Truth. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1901-1908, 1907-10-05

Siiot gun SldlulS W nave DdSSCu liS
lmit-twenty-f Let's see: That
would make $4,000 dead ducks.
That's going some.
A pitcher by the name of Wilhelm
has established new record at
Shreveport, La, pitching ffty-nine
successive innings without allowing
score. Walter Johnson of the Wash
ington team, late of Weiser, Idaho,
previously held the worlds record.
going through six full games without
allowing a scorer.
The story is now going the round
that Jimmy Britt did not break his
wris. during his fight with Cans, but
that he knew he was licked and pre-
tended that he had been thus injured
in order to save himself further pun
ishment. Britt, it is said was chal-
lengod to prove he had suffered the
accident he claimed, but instead he
hurried the alleged injured hand in
to a plaster paris cast, where it will
remain until all evidence of broken
bone will have disappeared.
Tho largest amount of money in
the history of the Salt Palace saucer
track, has been awarded to the bicy-
Gle riders during the present season
1885, so has been given to the p'o-
fessional riders in prizes, not figuring
the bonus money, to liver Lawson
and Frank Kramer, F. A. Mcfarland
and Fobbie Walthour, which runs con-
siderable over $4,000. The amateurs
received in merchandise prizes, ST.
1880, making in all grand total of
$I5,7I2.
DR.. c. W. Higgins, it is announced,
is to organize an archery club, and
we may be having a genuine rendition
of William Tell in Salt Lake at some
time in the future The Doctor pro-
poses to build log club house for
the lovers of the old time sport with
the bow and arrow, on the Higgins
farm on South Main street, where
the members can meet and shoot to
their hearts content. But it will prob
ably be some time before the men,
bers become expert enough to shoot
apples from each others heads.
The ten-pin artists of Salt Lake will
meet at the Quinn alleys at II o'clock
Sunday morning for the purpose OF
organizing a bowling league for the
coming season. All lovers of the
sport are invited and President
Haynes requests that every man who
intends to bowl this season be pres
lent. 1t is thought there will be but
one league this season, to be COM
posed of eight team 1t is the de-
Truth. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1901-1908, 1907-10-05

Roller skating is one of the winter
sports that will soon claim its quota
of adherents. The Auditorium is
scheduled to open October Ist, and
it is announced Held's band has been
engaged for the season. There will
be number of championship ,ntests
for speed and fancy skating, at the
Auditorium during the season, sport
which was very popular last winter
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-08-22
EGGS BErRAY CRIMINAL.
Writing on Shells Give Officers Clue
to Culprit.

Writing on Shells Give Officers Clue
to Culprit.
Spokane. Wash Aug. 22.--Two eggs
laid by hens in Kansas assisted the
police authorities of Marshall county.
Kansas. and Spokane county. Idaho. IN
tracing Charles Flynn. son of a
wealthy farmer wanted in the first
named place on a serious charge to
Wallace, Idaho, where Sherffs Barrett
and Bailey lost the trail after chase
of more than ten days. Nellie Lili-
bridge. of Frankfort. kas.. a former
sweetheart. and Mayme Flynn. cousin
OF the hunted man. wrote their names
and addresses on the two eggs, sent
from Frankfort. with invitations to
the persons receiving them to write to
the girls. Both eggs were packed in
the same case and in a week reached
Mullan. Idaho, where one fell into the
hands of George G. White, foreman of
line crew, the other going to a
stranger who gave his name as Smith.
Both men wrote to the girls. the hand
writing Of Smith" being Identical TO
that of Flynn. This gave Miss Lilli-
bridge the first intimation of Flynn's
whereabouts and she Immediately COM
municated with the police. but before
they reached the scene he left for
parts not known. However. Sheriff
Banley says he will land the man if he
is in the northwest.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-08-22
OLDEST MAN IN ST
William Fox, Of Jackson County, Age
1903, Peddles Fish.


Special to Times Republican.
Dewitt. Aug. 22-Jackson county,
Iowa. claims the distinction of being the
home of the Oldest man within the
boundaries of the state, William M.
| Fox, who when at home, resides mid
way between Maquo!leta and Mon
mouth, was 103 years of age on Feb. l6,
his hast birthday, and judging from his
present activity, he is due to boost this
figure by several months before his
mortal career comes to an end Instead
of remaining at home to kindle llfes
taper he is roaming alone over the
country. peddling fish from house to
house, living at farm homes along the
way. and following the life Of wan
derer He says this mode of travelling
insrres MIN good health, ar d he regrets
that the approach of another autumn
may mean his last year abroad. He ls
a familiar figure on the streets of Ma
quoketa, Dewitt, Delnrar, Grand
Mound and the intervening, towns, and
is known at every farm house in both
counties.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-08-22
VETS HELP A ""JoHNNy RER'
Dubuque Soldiers Send Old Enem.
Back to Niruinia

Special to Times s-Republican.
Dubuque, Aug 22.-Weary, hungry
and far from home, Charles Calvert. an
aged survivor OF the War ef the Rebel
lion, arrived in Dubuque and visited
many old enemies among; the Union
soldiers, telling them thar johnny
Reb'' was badly in need of money, and
when he left Dubuque he had enough
to carry him back to old Virginia.
Several days ago the old confederate
left Minneapolis and started on his
way to join the old folks in Virginia.
He was short in the necessary funds
and. upon arriving in Dubuque. he was
compelled to beg for assistance. After
getting permission from Mayor Schunk,
the aged rebel went straightway to
men who fought on the Union side and
told his pitiful tale.
The Union men contributed gladly to
a fund for the confederate and he
started to join the old folks at Gull
pepper. Va, one of the historic battle
grounds of the war.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-08-22
ANOTHER BAD WRECK.

Fifteen Cars Reduced to kindIins
Wood-Went Into Ditch.
Special to Times Republican.
Madrid Aug. 22.-Another bad
wreck occurred on the c.. M. & st. P.
railroad. one and a half miles west OF
here when an extra freight train Of
fifteen cars went into a ditch, twen-
ty feet deep. A broken hange caused
the accident. Two of these cars were
empty, while the other thirteen were
loaded cars. mostly merchandise and
coal. There being a sharp decline in
the track from Madrid to the river,
trains drop down at a good rate. Most
every car was reduced to kindling
wood and the contents were destroyed.
1t was reported that two men were in
car riding, and were killed, but this
is not true.
1t required about sixteen hours to
clear the tracks so that trains could
move. Had this wreck occurred one
mile farther west, it would probably
have killed every train man, as there
is bridge 1880 feet long that spans
the Des MOipes river
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-08-22
SELLS BEER IN MlpsTREAM.
Dubuque saloonist Finds Way to Evade
Laws Of Two States.

Dubuque, Aug. 22.-Since the Sunday
closing law has been in force in Du-
buque, and since Wisconsin has en-
forced a similar statute on her shore
opposite Dubuque a new rule has been
adopted by saloon men who held forth
a the west end of the high bridge con-
necins Iowa and Wisconsin. .9ae. of
the proprietors of a drink emporium
who recently paid several hundred dol
lars in the shape of fines for keeping
open on Sunday has closed up and
adopted a new plan. Armed with a
United States liquor license, he runs a
gasoline launch loaded with case beer
and flying from shore to shore conveys
passengers and carries on a thriving
business by the bottle, all sales being
made in midstream. Just what the
status Of this procedure may be is not
clear, but it is held he has the same
right to dispense alcoholic drinks that
the stea mboats plying the stream have,
and for four Sundays he has carried on
the traffic without interference and to
the intense satisfaction of hundreds of
thirsty souls in Dubuque.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-08-22
Not Necessary, But Useful.

(Kansas City Star.)
The Kansas City visitor from Hol-
land, who spoke yesterday to a reporter
about the law in his country which re-
quires every boy to learn to speak
English, French and German, doubtless
shares the surprise felt by most intel
ligent foreigners regarding the preva-
lent ignorance Of languages in Ameri-
ca, which is really looked upon as an
evidence of illiteracy by Europeans.
who do not take into account the diff
ference in local conditions, which
makes it necessary for Europeans.
with a variety of nations within COM
raratively small area. to learn differ
ent tongues. In a country like the
United States, where people can travel
from ocean to ocean, and find only one
general language, it is wholly different,
tho as a mere matter of cultivation,
Americans should labor to become
more polyglot and less provincial.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-08-22
Livino Death.

"The late Senator Morgan" said a
resident of Selma, was keen nature
student, and nature taking was as abb
horrent to him as to the greatest per-
sonage in the land.
"I once saw Senator Morgan throw
down a magazine with sneer.
Another nature fake he ex-
claimed. Why, these things are as abb
surd as-as absurd as
"And then he laughed and said that
it reminded him of an address that he
once heard an absent minded mission
ary make.
"In China. dear friends said the
missionary human life is regarded as
of but slight value. Indeed, if veal
thy Chinanan is condemned to death,
he can easily hire another to die for
him; and l believe many poor fellows
get their living by thus acting as sub
stitutes.'"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-08-22
, euARDsMEN's WAGES CUT
Employers Deduct Pay of Soldiers
When in Camp or on Duty.

When in Camp or on Duty.
Washington, Aug. 22.-1nteresting
information as to the attitude of large
firms and corporations toward men
who join the ma tional guard, and who
may be absent on important military
duty, is set out in the annual report of
General Greely. Inquiries on these
lines were addressed to the adjutant
general of the states in the northern
division. To the question as to wheth-
er members of the national guard are
deprived of any portion of their regu-
lar wages while absent on military
duty. three states reported no seven
mo with exceptions" and two yes,
In part or In while"
To the question whether 1t is the Gus
tom OF large firms and corporations to
make reductions in wages for time of
necessary absence on important MILL
ary duty. eight officers reported yes"
three mo and six mo, with excep-
tions,' To the inquiry as to whether
employers are generally disposed to
discharge or look upon with disfavor
such of their employees as may be na-
tl0nal gua,dsmen, when necessarily
absent from work on i'm portant mill
6ry duty, required by Law or compe-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-08-22
MARsHAIITOWN. IOWA THURSDAY AUGUST % 1907

district would allow me to lave a card
in their papers if | were d candidate
for anything from coroner up hut
when it comes to this there are -
that will not allow me anything.
of them profess friendship. SoT : t
them | know are sincere, others IT..
l will give them a chance ito Sho' - elr
colors soon They are either TO So or
against me and | want to KIN s soon
that may know what to expefS Will
find out sooner or later and ~ ny as
we'll know now"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-08-22
NAME MAIL CAR THIEF.
Detectives Say George Bell Pulled of
BURLINGTON Robbery.


Omaha, Aug 22.-George Bell, known
thruout the country as mail pouch
robber is being blamed by secret serv-
ice men for the theft Of the two reg
istered mail pouches which were stolen
from Burlington train between Den
Yer and Omaha Sunday morning.
Bells sensational escape from two
postoffice inspectors in Philadelphia
three years ago is fresh in the minds
of officials. Several of the govern
ment's best detectives went to work
on the case here today.
The first clew was found when it
was learned that large package, sup
posed to have contained the stolen
money was sent thru the mails last
Saturday from point east of Dem,
yer to man in Chicago. Two secret
service men have been at work since
Saturday examining every package
that passed thru the local postoffice.
Bell is said recently to have been
seen in the west, and his wife is known
to have lived in Omaha for some time.
The police of this city know both Bell
and his wife. having come in contact
with them when Bell was arrested three
years ago for mail pouch robbery in
western Nebraska Captain Dunn,
chief of detectives, says the robbery
looks like Bells former work and that
all circumstances appear to connect
him with the case.
Bell, after his arrest three years
ago, was taken to Philadelphia, and
escaped thru a car window.
Inspector Thompson feels sure that
Bell directed the Burlington robbery
and expects to apprehend him. because
nearly every secret service man in the
country knows him.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-08-22
HAVE TO SELL AUTOS.
New Workers Hit by Stock Slump Ard
Hard Pressed for Cash.

New Workers Hit by Stock Slump Ara
Hard Pressed for Cash.
New York, Aug. 22.-More than 1000
New Workers, some of them ranking
as millionaires says the World today,
have sold their automobiles within the
last few weeks. Almost as many more,
it is estimated by the trade have can
celled orders for new machines These
automobiles represent a total cost OF
over SIS, 200, 600 They are now worth
probably 100000.
"The rich mans panic In Wall street
has made all the trouble" an automo
bile dealer is quoted as saying as he
exhibited several letters and telegraE.s
cancelling orders for machines.
Every dealer in high-priced ma
chimes, American or imported, has stor-
les to tell of orders cancelled by New.
Workers who until recently were gem
orally supposed to be rich enough to;
afford any luxury. The average rich
New Yorker. has an expensive family,
and his expenditures are on a large
scale. Any curtailment OF income cuts
off the luxuries, because he lives u3
to his income.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-08-22
MORE PREACHERS WANTED.
Call Comes From Washington fo,
Methodist Ministers.

Spokane, Wash, Aug. 22.-Rev. ]. D.
Crooks. presiding elder for the Meth
odist. Episcopal church South of the
Spokane district, has issued call for
strong and capable young men, those
with small families preferred, to take
up the ministry in the Spokane coun-
try. He says that none of the church
organizations are In debt and that be-
cause of the opening Of new towns
there is immediate need for men to
take up these charges. Ten classes
and six churches have been organized
within few months and more are
required to fill the needs of the people,
He adds that the people are able and
willing to assist the church in doing
great things.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-08-22
BEE STING ALMOST FATAL.
Wound on Mans Tongue Causes
Swelling That Almost chokes.

Spokane, Wash. Aug. 22.--Whet
physicians and apiarists declare : me.
of the rare cases on record IS tat
presented by Charles Tbyre. a laborer
at Troy, Idaho who was stung on the
tongue by yellow Jacket hornet, while
eating his monday meal. The hornet
flew into his mouth and rammed the
stinger home before the man could
close his mouth. His tongue begun
to swell and by the time he reached
town it nearly choked him. He could
not speak or indicate in any way what
the matter was. but finally liniment
and ice were applied and he told what
had happened. The mans tongue was
covered its entire length with a water
blister. The physicians say he will
recover.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-08-22
Satisfied With Counsel.
(Judge's Library)


A young newsboy had brought suit
against another newsboy who had tried
to capture his corner of the street. The
paper sent Il lawyer to defend their
representative while the other young
ster had to present his case himself.
He had been watching the progress of
several cases before his was called, and
as soon as the justice said Jones VS..
Smith" he jumped up and yelled: Il
object"
state your objection" commanded
the justice.
We'll, he's got lawyer and I
haven't. and that's not fair he an
swered.
Don't you think you and | can take
care of them, young man. inquired
the justice.
"Oh well if the courts on my side
I'm ready instantly replied the
youngster, and the case proceeded.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-08-22

WILL NEVER RECOGNIZE UNION,
Officials Say Individual Strikers Are
Applying for Old Positions and Being
Taken Baek-some of the Asltators
viii Get Lsft-striksrs Appear Con-
fident.

Chicago, Aug. 2e.-Every telegraph
onerator Who left his position with the
companies two weeks ago must MAKE
Individual application for reinstatement
before he will be taken back. This
policy of the companies was announced
Yesterday and means not only tha'
there will be no union recognition, ou'
that even a committee from the ranks
OF the strikers will not be treated
with.
The Postal company has prepared a
form of contract which every applicant
is required to sign before he Is given
employ1uent. The contract applies to
all the Offices OF the company truou'
the country. The western Union COM
pany has not adopted any form OF con-
tract. but is requiring each operator
to make application for work as an IN
dividual.
The contract Of the Postal company
reads:
II hereby agree, if given employment
by the Postal Telegraph Gable Conn
pany, to render full and faithful ser
vice at all times, refraining from all
agitation and interference with the
company's business, and further agree
that i will work carefully and well with
every operator, be he union or nom
union"
"The contract means just what 1t
says" said Superintendent w. l. Capen
= vN<,t
OF the Postal company. we DO not
care whether man belongs to the
union or not. but the company VIII
continue to run the telegraph business.
Every Operator wire- asaepts employ.
ment from this company must sign one
of those contracts. We have no OBJ
jections to union men, but We do OBJ.
ject to agitators, and it is probable
that some of the latter will not be Civ
en- an opportunity to sign a contract"
Mr.. Capen said that some Of the
strikers in the local office returned to
work yesterday, and from the reports
that he had from other cities the strike
was gradually breaking up.
TT is now question" he said, of
how long our former employees care to
remain idle The attitude of the COM
pany is the same as on the day the
men quit. There will be no compro-
missing on our part. Our former en-
ployes must come back as individuals
or not at ALL
I'VE are not asking applicants for
work to sign any contract" said su-
perintendent T. P, Cook of the West
ern Union Company, "but they must
come and make application for work
individually. There will be no change
In our policy in that direction, and any
talk about arbitration is nonsense. We
have nothing to arbitrate, for we have
not yet been informed on the cause of
our former employees leaving the serv-
Ice. We are taking care of all the
business we get, and expect to contin-
5ue to do so"
The strike leaders continue to take
hopeful view of the situation. They
assert that they are in receipt of daily
reports from different cities showing
that the men are standing firm and
that the business of the companies has
been reduced to almost nothing.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-08-22

.Johnstown, Pa, Aug. 22.-James NJ.
Shumaker, former superintendent OF
public buildings at Harrisburg, who =
implicated by the reports of the in.
vestigation commission, declares he
will make a full confession of all hel
knows in connection with the capitol,
scandal
shumaker claims the manipulation
of funds was engineered by a high state
official to cover up a shortage in the
state treasury. Shumaker is appar-
emily ready to divulge important see
crets when the trials begin in septem-
ber.