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Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-07
TO Be
CONVENED TODAY
NINE NEW S0LONS TO TAKE
OATH OF OFFICE
Afternoon, Out of Respect to
Memory of Senator
Allison
[By Associated Press.j

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6.-Tomorrow
at 12 o'clock both houses of congress
will convene for the beginning of the
second session of the sixtieth congress.
Vice President Fairbanks and Speoker
Cannon will preside.
In the senate, former Governor Cum
minis of Iowa will take oath of office
as successor of Senator Allison Of that
state, as will Carroll S. Page of Yer
mont, as the successor of Senator
Stewart.
In the house, the seven members
elected in November to fill vacancies
will be sworn in.
They are: Henry A. Barnhart, Demo-
crat, who succeeds the late Mr.. Brick,
Republican, thirteenth Indiana district;
Elbert Estopinal, Democrat, who sue
ceeds the late Mr.. Meyers first Louisi-
ana district; Otto G.. Foelker, Repub-
lican, successor to Mr.. Dunwell, Re-
publican, third New York district;
Frank E. Guernsey, Republican, sue
cessor to Mr.. Powers, Republican,
fourth Maine district; Eben NJ. Mas
ters, Republican. successor to Mr.. Par
ker, Republican, South Dakota at
large; o. G. Wiley Democrat, success
sor to A. A. Wiley, Democrat, second
Alabama district and John P. Swazey,
Republican, successor to Mr.. Littleheld,
second Maine district.
The two houses will appoint commit
tees each to notify the other house and
the president that congress is organ
lied for business. The senate will
then adjourn for the day, out of respect
to the memory of Senator Allison. The
house will also terminate it's brief ses-
sion with resolutions commemorative
of the lives of Messrs. Parker of South
CONTINUED on Page Two)
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-07
TRAIN DISPATCHER FOUND
GUILTY OF MANSLAUGHTER
Jury Declares Man InVoluntariiy Gull
pabIe and Recommends Eight
Months Imprisonment in
Montana Penltentiary

THOMPSON, Mont, Dec. 6.-rH. j.
Kelley, formerly a Northern Pacific
dispatcher, was this afternoon found
guilty of involuntary manslaughter by
a jury in the district court of Sanders
county, in connection with the wreck
on the Northern Pacific at Olive, Mont,
September 5, in which five lives were
lost.
The jury recommended that the pun
ishment be fixed at eight months in
the state penitentiary
Kelley was the dispatcher who is
sued the orders which are said to have
been the cause of the collision of pas
senger train No. and an extra freight
Chief Dispatcher Ringer of Missoula
and Operator Mitchell were charged
with Keeley with responsibility for the
wreck, but both were acquitted
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-07
GEN. SIMON SAYS He WILL
HAVE PROVISIONAL REGIME
Declares Himself Chief Executive of
Hayti-ProcIaims Fouchard
Head of Army-Saute
Fired

PORT AU PRINCE, Dec. 6.-Gen.
Antoine Simon, commander in chief of
the revolutionists, who yesterday en-
tered Port au Prince at the head of
an army of 5000, today issued proc
lamation III which he assumed the title
of chief executive and declared that he
would organize a provisional govern
ment pending the assembling Of the
parliament.
The Cuban steamer Oteri arrived
from Kingston today, having on board
General Fouchard and thirty other
exiles.
General Simon agreed to permit Gen
eral Fouchard to land. The two revo-
lutionary leaders remained together for
some time at General Simon's head
quarters and after what proved to be a
very amicable meeting General Simon
proclaimed General Fouchard chief ex-
ecutive of the army, all the forts and
the Haytian gunboats firing salute of
twenty-one guns
The situation at Gonaives and ST.
Marc is grave, the movement in favor
of General Antenor Firmin having
been greatly strengthened at these
places.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-07
TWO MEET DEATH IN
BAD WRECK IN TEXAS
PASSENGER TRAINS COLLIDE
NEAR AMARILLO
Engines Crash Together with Terrific
Force, Killing Mall Clerk and
Engineer-Three Serl-
ousIy Injured

AMARILLO, Tex, Dec. 6.-Two are
dead and three seriously hurt, the re-
suit of a collision between passenger
trains on the Plainview branch of the
Santa Fe railroad which happened to-
day at Haney, fourteen miles west of
here.
The trains came together with great
force, both engines leaping into the
air and falling in mass of wreckage.
None of the passengers was seriously
injured.
The dead:
ED MAHAM, engineer, Roswell, N. M.
JAMES K. SMITH, mail clerk, Carls-
bad, N. M.
Seriously injured
Barney Nelson, conductor, Amarillo,
Tex; internal injuries; may die.
Colbert Holstein, fireman, Amarillo;
severely bruised.
Arthur Anderson, engineer, severely
bruised
The responsibility for the accident
has not yet been placed.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-07
MISCELLANEOUS


John Kahn of Kahn-Beck Co., 25 pounds
assorted crackers.
ZeIlerbach Paper company, 1000 sheets
heavy manila paper for wrapping packages
and 1000 sacks. ~
sierra Paper company, 1000 sheets heavy
drab paper for wrapping packages.
Friend, clothes.
Friend, hat.
george Austin, chicken and game.
NIrs. o. o., West Forty-first drive, wOmen's
wear and fifty candy-iilled stockings.
Mrs, Vinette, 1889 West First, go-cart,
books, toys and clothes.
q ID. Conrey Coffee club, moving picture
machine.
Mrs. b. NJ Faribault, toys.
Widow, clothing.
I5O loaVes of bread.
Jeffries' Sanitary market, one box apples.
Woodlll g. Hulse, electric toys
Mrs. Walton and Robert ana jennie WAL
ton, cakes and canned peaches. -
Mrs. u. 5. ScOvtlle, l1o6 ~. torty-nfthS
chicken and jellies. at
Doris Morton, Hollywood, dressed doll
Reed Tea q COffee company, 9l5 Central
avenue, tea and coffee.
Julia Jorgensen, aged 7, hollywood, Gaze
Mrs. L. j. Rogers, lockwood station
r. W. Hopkins Printing company, free
Goodrich q DennisOn, free printing.
(COntinred on Page Threel
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-07
At Pasadena Lodge

PASADENA, Dec. 6.-The Elks looge
room was crowded this afternoon py
auditors who wished to honor the an
nual lodge of sorrow, at which hon
Webster Davis, former mayor of Kan
sas city, was the principal speaker:
Mr.. Davis apparently is a master OF
language and some of his word palnS
ings of the ideal life of an Elk We're
exceedingly beautiful.
The session is the usual annual me-
n,oriaI service when the departed
members of the order are eulogized;
Since the local lodge was founded, q,
seventeen members have died, two IN
t,e vear inst closing. The lives of all
departed Elks were eulogized in feeling
manner this afternoon by c. j. Gran
dali. ~, z,...
The music rendered at the session
was exceedingly beautiful and one of
the features of the occasion was Bow
ron's orchestra. Bowron is one OF the
little band of men which formed the
order and holds card No. 1 in New
York lodge No. 1.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-07
Manv Honor Departed Elks

LONG BEACH, Dec. 6.-The annual
IodSe of sorrow was held this after
I'oo,, bv the local lodge of Elks. The
services held at the First Baptist church
were attended by large number Of
neople. Frank Tyrrell gave the me-
mortal address.
The order of service follows: Organ
voluntary, Mrs C. r. Mitchell; Gross
ING the Bar" quartet, Mrs w. e.
Wiseman, Sadie Amy, f. M. Gates and
G. w. Isaacs; opening ceremonies, the
lodge; opening ode; invocation the
rev. Charles Pease; solo, THE Day Is
Ended." Mrs w. %. Wiseman; me-
lCOntInusd on Page Threel
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-07
$6OO.4O
GOLDEN WEST CIRCLE DRU1Ds



The following collections were made from
the subscription lists:
No. OF. G. Miller, 533 West 7th.... 1890
Ns south hi0 Broaaway S' .................' ~ s.aO
No 149, Waldorf bar, 1876 South
Broadway ........... -.''',.. A'~V
No 1EG wiley B. Allen Co., South
BrOae@Vay o'VV
No I54, weber g. Fielder, 139 South
Broadway -............. .....'.' loo
No I55, Roth barber shop, 14l South
broadway .......... ss..sss. A'AV
No; broadway adv '. ...........,.. -. e.sS
No. 1877, HoOkstratten cigar stand,
Sixth and Main. ..,.....:...;..::: 10
No s21, Waldorf cigar stand, 1856
south Broadway ................ 10
No 22s Central drug store, 1872 South
Broadway ...........' ''''''''..: +'4V
NS South Sa1' spring .............,.7..... ~ 200
No 2S2, o A lunch room, 1875 South
2 Broadway .......'.' .''.'.''''''' A'VV
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-07
THE NEWS SUMMARY
FORECAST

For Los Angeles and vicinity: Fair
Monday; light northeast wind; light
frost in the morning back from the
coast. Maximum temperature yester-
day, 65 degrees; minimum, As degrees.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-07
EASTERN

Perry Belmont gives out letter from Mccall
telling of status of publicity bill in congress,
which he says is threatened with defeat on
account of amendment.
President Roosevelt writes caustic letter de-
and indianapolis for attacks made on Panama
canal bond deal
Sixtieth congress to convene today at noon.
Session will be brief
Church council at Philadelphia holds mass
meeting attended by over 2000 union labor men
who hear address by vice president of A. F.
of L.
Amarillo, Tex
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-07
FOREIGN

Gen. Simon proclaims himself president Of
Hsyti and appoints Fouchard head Of army.
France decides to deny Castro right to land
unless he makes ample apologies.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-07
LOCAL

Wealthy man will distribute gold and
silver coins from Knabenscue's airship next
Sunday.
Former Secretary of Navy Metcalf here in
city says Pacific coast not ready to care for
battleship fleet on its waters because Of in
sufficiency of dry docks
Lodges respond literally to call for funds
for children's Christmas dinner and enter
tainment.
Captain Mueller returns and is eager to
try flight of at least 1000 miles in his
balloon.
Miner meets affinity in Los Angeles and
later loses her and nearly $1,000.
Refused more expensive clothing young
woman shoots herself.
Grand lodge officers of Elks given big
welcome by brother members of the order.
Disbursing Agent Nelson renders extensive
report of expenditures on Owens river aque-
duct enterprise
Elderly carpenter narrowly escapes death
by asphyxiation at house on South Main
street.
Burglar in Maple avenue house. seized by
bulldog, hits animal vicious blow on head
and runs away.
Plucky young girl saves her home by
promptly throwing burning curtains and
tapestries out of window.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-07
COAST

/ Oakland ferry steamer strikes bulkhead at
end of Oakland Mole in dense fog, resulting in
death of one wogaE, serious injury or three
and crushing of many others.
Convicted bribe-offerer in trial of Abraham
Ruef at San Francisco is permitted to leave
county Jail and go to San Rafael and get
married.
San Francisco's detectives abandon suicide
theory and now seek murderer Of Henry Boas,
recently killed by taking poison labeled medi-
cine and sent to him through mail
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-07
Doesn't Know Recipients

1.-THE United States government has
not the slightest knowledge as to the
particular individuals among the
French government to whom was dis
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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-10-16
l;c.n.ed IN w.d

Licensed to Wed.
Ely P. Smith, druggist, aged %, OF
Gladbrool, and Mabel b. Wheeler, aged
90. OF Conrad.
Robert c. Valentine, credit man,
aged 23, and Amy H. WATSON. aged 49,,
both Of this city.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-10-16
CARE BRAT 1O
Be NEN DEPUTY
Well-known Young Man Ap.
pointed by Sheriff Hutson
to Succeed Cause
BEGINS DUTIES ON MONDAY
Mr.. Bratt Native of This County and
is a Son of A. p. Bratt-Position
Was to Have Been Filled Close to
First Of Present Month, But Business
Detained Appointee.

Carl C. Brutt, we'll known young
man of this city. and son of A. p. Bratt,
is to be the new deputy sheriff of this
county to succeed s. NJ. Cause, who
recently resigned to become a deputy
county treasurer. Mr.. Bratt's appoint
ment was made public today by Sher
iff Hutson. following Mr.. Bratts ar
rival home Thursday from Canada.
Mr.. Bratt is native OF this county.
is 20 years old, and was born on farm
six miles southeast of the city. in Lee
Grand township. He is Il young man
of clean habits, and has always been
held in high esteem by his friends and
associates. Sheriff Hutson feels that
he has made good choice, and those
who know Mr. Bratt will agree with
him.
Mr.. Bratt will assume the duties Of
his new position Monday morning. He
has been absent from the city most OF
the summer, looking after his fathers
land interests near Moosejaw, Can.
where he has been experimenting the
harvesting Of the seasons crops. The
vacancy In the office was to have been
filed nearer to the first of the present
month. but Mr.. Bratt was detained in
Canada owing to his business there,
and was unable to reach home sooner.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-10-16
WEsTLAkE INSANE.
Old Resident is Taken to independence
for Treatment.

Old Resident is Taken to Independence
for Treatment.
George w. Westlake, 614 East Main
street. against whom a charge of in
sanity was flied by his wife, Mrs. Re-
becca Westlake, Thursday, was ar
raigned before the county commission
ers of insanity ut his home Thursday
evening. Westlake was found to be
insane, and at times violently so. He
left for independence this morning in
charge of Sheriff c.. S. Hutson and
James Haggin.
The beginning of Westlake's mental
arrangement dates back several years.
During recent months his condition has
grown worse. and at times it develops
into marked disliking for Mrs. West
lake. Mr.. Westlake has been known
when going to bed, to take with him a
gun, an ak and a revolver. One morn
ing he attacked Mrs. Westlake and
threatened to kill her. While the hear
ing was in progress he repeatedly or
dered the commissioners out of the
house.
Members Of the family contemplate
applying to the court to have "a guard
ian appointed for him. Mr.. Westlake is
SO years Of age.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-10-16

Mcbride Il Will are giving one of the
greatest trade chances ever offered 10
the people of Marshalltown.
Even tho offered at half price for
Introductory purposes the specific Is
sold under a guarantee to cure or the
money will be refunded.
This remarkable remedy comes in the
form of tiny grnnules. and can be car
ricd in the vest pocket or purse. III IL
very popular in New York City. and ii
is not unusual to see some one after a
meal at one of the large hotels or res
taurants, take dose of this specific,
knowing that II will prevent the UNI
comfortable feeling which frequently
follows q hearty meal
Or. Howard's specific gives quick re-
lief and makes permanent cures of con :
stipation, dyspepsia and all liver trou-
bles.
These are strong statements but Nc
Bride & Will are giving thoir customers
a chance to prove their truth at just
half the regular prices sixty doses for
81 cents. If they are not found true,
all YOU have to do is to ask for your
money.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-10-16
TEST CoUNTY's HERD

Tuberculin Test is Applied to Dairy
Hcrd Of Marshall County, and All
But Two of Thirty eight Head Pass
-These Cows Had Not Been Used
as Mixers.
A careful test of the dairy herd be-
longing to Marshall county, and kept
at the county farm near Lamoille. has
been completed by Assistant State Vet
erinarian f. j. Neiman. with results
that are quite satisfactory.
ty-eight, mich cows and four bulls,
We're inspected. and all passed the test
with the exception of two of the cows.
These two animals, both thorough
BREEDS We're found to be infected, and
We're condemned. They were isolated
from the rest of the herd. and will be
sold at once subject to government
meat inspection.
Fortunately the two cows which
failed to pass have not been sued as
mixers. They We're purchased about
a year ago, and have been with calves.
The county owns 115 head in all, in
Guiding steers. heifers and calves, but
only those used for milking purposes.
and the males, were inspected in this
test.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-10-16
LOCAL WOMEN 'HoNoRED.
Mrs. Merritt Greene and Mrs. w. g
kihheM Prnr,ainenk In n A z

Mrs. Merritt Greene and Mrs. w. B.
kibbey Prominent in D. A. r.
Two Marshalltown women were
honored by the Iowa d. A. r., which
concluded its annual meeting at Fort
Dodge Thursday. Mrs. Merritt Greene
of Marshalltown chapter, was re-nom
mated as vice state regent. a position
she held last year, The nomination is
equivalent to an election. but the cleo
ton is not formally made until the
meeting of the national congress, at
Washington, y. c.. next April.
Mrs w. b. Kibbey, of Spinning
Wheel chapter. was made chairman OF
the committee to organize a state So
ciety of the Children of the Republic.
Mrs. Kibbey was also made chairman
of the committee of Children of the
American revolution, which has but
one chapter in this state. and that the
Rebecca Bates. of this city.
The Children of the Republic is a
new organization that the d. A. r. is
fostering. 1t is a work among the boys,
regardless of revolutionary ancestry
and is purely along patriotic lines and
an appeal to clean manhood.
The local delegation to the Fort
Dodge meeting reached home Thurs
day evening. Mrs. Greene, Mrs. W. r.
Forney and Mrs. w. c. Payne repre-
scented Marshalltown chapter, and Mrs.
Delos Wilbur was a visitor from this
chapter. From Spinning Wheel chap
ter Mrs. II. j. Howe and Mrs. G. A.
Eadie represented the chapter as dele
gates, and Mrs. Kibbey was a visitor.
On their way to Fort Dodge the ladies
were entertained at luncheon at Boone
by Mrs c. r. Ballou, formerly of this
city, and on their way home they were
guests of Mrs. Barlkley at Boone.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-10-16
PURE FOOD CRACKERS.
A New ldea-crackers and Cakes Abb
solutely Pure.

- NOW Observation-Disclosures anu SdnVo ~
solutely Pure.
You had not thought about the pure
food law in connection with crackers,
had you" Few people do and yet 1t
affects the sale of crackers as well as
any other article of food.
Some crackers are not pure. some are
not good, some are better than others,
and a few bakeries make II line of the
best crackers made in the country.
Among these is the Chicago Biscuit
company. n branch of one of the largest
companies in the United States and
having perhaps the largest individual
plant. The product of the Chicago Bis
cult company was the only cracker to
receive premium at the pure food
show. their goods excelling the prod
ucts of all other exhibitors.
There will be demonstration of
their line, at the store of f. r. Lay. all
day tomorrow. Saturday, Oct. II. Come
in and get a sample and cup of Scar
let King coffee You will not be asked
to buy.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-10-16
Two Prominent Republicans
Will Appear in Joint Meet
ing in This City
MEETING IN EAST COURT ROOM
Thursday Evening, Oct. %, Date on
Which Meeting Will Be HeId-eoth
Are Good Speakers, and Will Ex-
pound Sound Doctrine of Republic
an Party.

The county republican central COM
mlttee has arranged for meeting TO
be held in this city next week. when
two prominent Iowa republicans VIII
speak. The speakers will be Attorney
General I'll. w. Byers, Of Des MONIES,
and James w Good, of Cedar Rapids.
republican candidate for congress from
the Fifth Iowa district
The date of the meeting will be
Thursday. oct. %. and the east court
room has been secured. Both speak
paign. and are able opponents of sound
republican doctrine. The indications
all point to rousing meeting
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-10-16
TESTING CORN HUskER.
Machine Made Here Being Given 1t
Final Trial

A corn picking and huskng ma
chine, which has been made in this
city. was being given It's first trial in
a corn field in the east part OF the city
today. The machine was made by r. II.
Schilling of State Center. and others
who are interested in it with him 1t
is designed to pick two rows at a time,
and IL the tests that are to be made
prove the machine to be all that is
claimed for it, it is planned to manu-
facture them, probably in this city.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-10-16

fields to become very dry, makes them
ignite easily. In addition, during the
past week or more. there has been a
constant high wind that has famed
sparks into blaze wherever they have
lodged. Most Of the corn fields have
become very weedy and these weeds,
that are now dry. add additional in
flammable material for fires to feed
upon. AS yet none of the fires along
the line of the Iowa Central have been
at all serious, but In some cases along
other lines valuable corn fields have
been destroyed.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-10-16
TROUBLED BY MANY FIRES.
Lack of Rain Makes Fires in Field.

Lack of Rain Makes Fires in Fields
Frequent.
Railroads of this section of the state
are having great deal of trouble with
fires set in their right of-way or in
adjoining fields by sparks from passing
engines. 1t was estimated today that
there was probably a fire every day,
some place along the line of the Iowa
Central Other roads are having an
equal amount of trouble from the same
source.
The lack of rains, which has caused
the pastures, stubble fields, and corn
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-10-16
ATTEND WATERLOO MEETING.
Several Teachers Of City Present al
Northeastern Iowa Convention.


The annual convention of the North
eastern Iowa Teachers association,
, which began at Waterloo Thursday,
and continues over Saturday. Is being
attended by several teachers from this
city. A number from this city are on
the program. Superintendent Palm n
is to take charge Of one Of the dis
cussions. and Is accompanied to con-
vention by Mrs. Palmer Miss Essa
Hathaway. teacher of English In the
! high school. read n paper before the
convention Thursday. Miss Ida fitZ-
simmons. first grade teacher In the
First ward. and Miss Lucy kinsley,
fifth grade Rogers, also have papers.
Principal j. c. Nelson Of the high
school, and several from the graded
schools. are present at the convention
as visitors.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-10-16
Notice to BRYAN Marching Club.

You are requested to meet at the
council chamber at 1880 Saturday ev
enng. October II, to participate in the
parade in honor of Hon. John y. Den
nison. who will speak at the east court
room at o'clock p. m. Fire works
and suits will be furnished the march
ers This will probably be the biggest
rally of the campaign.
FRED BAILEY. Captain.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-10-16
ATTENTION., LADIES.

At Benedict G. BrintnaII's New Store
1915 West Main.
We purchased of one of our suit
salesman today fifteen handsome sam
pie suits for ladies. We are Offering
them at bargain.
BENEDICT & BRINTNAIL.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-10-16
GOOD WAY TO DO BUSINESS.

Mcbride & Will Sell Reliable Remedy
at Half Price and Guarantee Cure.
When one can buy gold dollars for
fifty cents, 1t is a good time to pur-
chase.
In offering soc bottle of DR.. How
ards celebrated specific for the cure of
constipation and dyspepsia at % cents,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-10-16
OYSTERS.
A Convenient and Sensible Method
Adopted by Marshalltown Grocer.

The oyster season is on, and we have
made arrangements to handle them
put up in one gallon sealed cans
which enables us to open only a small
quantity at a time. and not have five
to ten gallons exposed at once. They
are sold in any quantity to our GUS
toners. and we can guarantee strictly
fresh and solid meat oysters. Olson,
west end grocer. agent.