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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-04-01

with 36 for the night before. At 1880
O'Clock this morning the temperature
was SO. compared with AZ for the same
hour Monday morning. a trace OF rain
fell during the night.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-04-01

Card Of Thanks.
We desire to thank the people OF St
Anthony, Melbourne and Marshalltown,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-04-01

+. L.. Richardson and wife to Oliver
j. Oleson, land in LeGrand township,
$3.50
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-04-01

DR.. Buckner will speak tonight al
o'clock on "Unworthy Affairs"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-24
Construction Not Far Advanced.

Washington. Nov 24-The construc- ton of the Gatun dam proper has not yet begun, and all that has been com pleted is part of rock toe" At the up stream or south end of the Gatun dam it is almost up to the elevation decided on-namely, sixty feet above sea level This toe is not the dam proper. but is only a retaining wall for the dredged material which is to form the dam.
 In last years report of the isthmian canal commission it was said that the geological facts show that as a foun- dation for an earth dam the alluvium filling the valley of the Chagres river at Gatun would be satisfactory.
 According to last reports received from the isthmus. the work in the old bed of the Chagres between the toe at the south and that at the north end of the dam was about completed. and it was reported that it would soon be possible to begin the work of scrapiny the silt from the bottom.
 The whole dam site was to be clean ed of loose earth before the hydraulic all between the two toes. distance af 1,7oO feet in reality the dam proper. Will be made.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-24
JAN POUREN ON STAND
 TELLS OF HIS ESCAPE
Russian Fugitive Makes Fight
 Against Extradition.

New York. Nov. 24.-Jan Pouren, the Russian fugitive whose case has aroused so much sympathy, was a witness before United States Commis- sioner Hitchcock in the Russian gov ernments suit for his extradition.
 Pouren said he had been a Social Democrat, whose platform stood for a free press, free public meetings, short CT hours for workingmen and better houses for farmer tenants of landed barons.
 He said he took part in thirty polit. ical meetings in Russia in the summer of 1905.
 On Nov. 29. 1905, as a member of the militia. Pouren testified, he took part in two pitched battles at Skriber and Bellwaren, near Madeline. The militia was local company of Social Democrats, and their opponents in these encounters were the czar's troops. After the two battles he took refuge in the woods, his company hav- ing been defeated. and there he re- mained fugitive for several months.
 "Once I was standing with two of my comrades, and soldiers came upon us.' he said Both my friends were shot to death, but I escaped.
 ''The Brothers In the Woods stood for the same platform that our central committee had stood for. Sometimes they sent us names of political spies in territory near the woods in which we were hiding. We would then try to induce those spies to stop their work. and if we were not successful in dissuading them we would shoot them
 Pouren gave the names of six spies who were shot by his party.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-24
TWENTY KILLED IN
 ARKANSAS TORNADO.
Five Towns Almost Demolished and Fifty Persons Injured.

Little Rock, Ark, Nov 24. More than twenty lives were lost and fifty persons were injured in a tornado that swept the northwestern part of Ar kansas. partly demolishing several towns and doing s20o.00O damage.
 The tornado swept through London, Wallerville. Jethro. Lodi, Lewisville and Paterson and Berryville and out lying portions of Mulberry, laying waste the larger part of these places.
 At Piney twelve persons were killed and number injured. At London ten persons are reported to have lost their lives. while considerable damage oc- cured.
 Wallerville and Jethro are reported destroyed, several fatalities occurring in each place. Near Mulberry the death list is placed at five.
 At Berryville Mrs. J. O. Hoskins and five other persons sustained injuries and twenty-five houses were demol- ished.
 At Lodi three buildings were de- stroyed and woman was killed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-24
A SURPRISED CAT.
Gautier's Pet and It's Experience With
 Parrot.

Gautier's Pet and It's Experience With
 Parrot.
 Of all cat stories the best is one told by Theophile Gautier, the French nov elist. He kept many cats. the favor ite being Madame Theophile," and she was his constant companion by day and night. One day a friend, who was going away short time, brought Gautier a parrot, to be taken care of during his absence. The bird, finding itself in a strange place, climbed up to the top of its perch in a rather frightened manner. Madame Theophile had never seen a parrot before and regarded the creature with manifest surprise
 After a period spent in profound meditation. ,. summoning up all the mo- tions of natural history she had picked up fin the yard, the garden and on the roof, she plainly came to the conclu- sion that the newcomer was a green chicken. This result attained, the next proceeding of Madame Theophile was to lay herself fiat on the floor, like a panther, watching her prey. The parrot did not like this at all; it rufied its feathers and rattled its chain uneasily Then Madame Theo- phile came creeping nearer, her nose quivering. her eyes half closed, while slight thrills of pleasure ran along her backbone at the Idea of the meal she was about to make Another moment and she sprang upon the perch.
 The parrot instantly strengthened up and said in deep bass voice, Have you breakfasted. Jackow
 This utterance so terrified the cat that she sprans backward. All her ornithological ideas were overthrown.
 And on whatT continued the par rot gravely. .On sirloin?''
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-24
Knew the Kind,

"It used to be, when a lady in sisted on keeping her husband awake nights to tell him how much better her family was than his family and some other chastening truths. that the po- liceman took her of, and she was ei- ther fined or ducked as a common scold."
 And, pray, what did they do with tho uncommon ones? Surely in those days, as in ours. some displayed more talent than others"
 They probably knew better than to monkey with the uncommon ones. Man is a bright creature who learns by experience"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-24
THREE DEAD IN FIRE.

Four Others Rescued by Heroic Ef.
 forts of Bremen.
 New York, Nov. 24.-Tbree men lost their lives in fire in the factory of the Moe Levy company, at Baxter, Walker and Canal streets. Hundreds are now engaged in search of the ruins for the bodies of the victims. The blaze did damage of S2OO.OOO. By heroic work of the fremen four other men were rescued from the top floor of the building.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-24
ILLINOIS BAN ON CATTLE.
Governor Dsneen Issues Ediet Against
 Three States.

Springfield. H.. Nov. 24.-Acting on recommendations made by the Illinois state board of live stock commission CTS, Governor Deneen issued proc lamation prohibiting importation of live stock from New York, Pennsylva- nia and New Jersey, in which states cases of foot and mouth disease exist.
 Dr. J. NJ. Wright, state veterinarian, says that the disease can he commit nicated from an infected animal to human being.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-24
Adaaes of Morocco.

In an article on the people of Morocco writer in Paris Figaro says: They have some queer adages and some that closely resemble ours. Thus they say, The camel cannot see its hump, but plainly sees the one of its neighbour He who depends on his neighbor will go to bed hungry A wise enemy is better than stupid friendr Cross the rushing stream, but beware of the quiet, noiseless one;' Tn this world there are three things not to be trust ed-luck, women and horses;' Mount ing horse, loosing the hunting dogs and hearing earrings rattle drive dull care away"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-24
ARMED MOB STORMS JAIL.

Takes Out Negro Assailant of Girl
 and Hangs Him.
 Charleston S. C., Nov. 24.-Jim Gil- more. negro. was taken from the jail in Luray and lynched by an armed mob, who broke down the jail doors. Gilmore had attacked one of the daughters of his employer, A. c. Fitts, T prominent farmer, while the young woman and her sister were asleep The girls screams aroused the fami- iy. and Gilmore was tracked and con- feSSed
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-24
The Difference.

"Well," said the optimistic boarder. ''there's one thing about our boarding house-you can eat as much as you like there"
 "0f course. same as ours." replied the pesslmistic one. You can eat as much as you like, but there's never anything you could possibly like."- Philadelphia Press.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-24
COLONEL GEORGE W. GoETHALs

It is an immense engineering work and was estimated to cost S20,000 ,000.
 Lieutenant Colonel Goethals. chief engineer of the Panama canal com mission, telegraphs that a landslide occurred at Gatun. but that the full extent of the injury cannot yet be de- termined. Other landslides have re- gently occurred at several points along the canal.
 For the past twenty days it has been raining continuously throughout the republic of Panama. The Chagres riv- CT has overfowed. and all the railroad tracks at Gatun are under water.
 The floor of the pumping station is submerged to a depth of more than five feet, and the lock sites also are flooded. The pumping station was used to keep the lock sites clear from water.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-24
General Markets.

New York, Nov. g. p BUTTER-Firmer; extra western cream cry, 82o. do., nearby prints, 34c
 EGGS-Steady; Pennsylvania and other nearby firsts, free cases. 34c. at mark i; do, current receipts, in returnable cases 33c at mark; western firsts, free cases S4c. at mark; do.. current receipts. free cases, 32a3Sc at mark.
 LIVE POULTRY - Quiet. but steady: fowls. 1oa111tc.; old roosters. sc.: spring chickens, 1oa11Ac.; ducks, 11a12c. turkeys, 14a15c
 DRESSED POULTRY - Firm and in good demand; fresh killed fowls. choice 131aa14c.; do, fair to good, 121ha13c.; old roosters, 91ac.; western roasting chickens. lsa17c.; do, broiling 13a17c. turkeys, choice, 1sa1sc.; fair to good. 16a17c.
 POTATOES - Steady and in fair de- mand; Pennsylvania, choice, per bushel, 83as5c.: New York and western, Sqa8ac. i; do., fair to good. 75a7So.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-24

The cat cast glance at her master as if to say: This is not bird. It is gentleman. It talksw And then she promptly hid herself under the bed, and from that refuge she could not be induced to stir during the whole day.-St. Louis Globe Democrat.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-24

direction of the estate of Jay Gould for his brothers and sisters, will ap- pear again on the stage.
 Before her marriage as Miss Edith Kingdom she was favorite actress at Daly's theater. Now she will appear in two plays in the ballroom of the Plaza hotel on Feb. II and 12 in be- half of charity.
 The prices of seats will be from S5 to $15
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-24
PANAMA CANAL
 DAM GIVES WAY
Gatun Pumping Station Is
 Submerged Five Feet.
CHAGRES RIVER BURSTS.

Treat Damage Done to Immense En- aineerins Work Which Was Estimat- = ed to Cost Nearly Twenty Million Dollars-Lieutenant Colonel GoethaIs Telseraphs That Landslide Occur red, but That the Full Extent of the Injury Has Not Yet Been Ascer- tained.
 Panama, Nov. 24.-Further investi- kation shows that what is known as the south toe of the Gatun dam of the Panama canal has sunk, an effect probably due to the presence of the underground lake that was found there at depth of 216 feet.
 The dam at Gatun already has been built about forty feet above sea level.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-24
RELAY RACE ENDED.
Last Runner Reaches White House
 With Y. M. C. A. Message.

Washington, Nov. "A. President Roosevelt received at the White House from the hands of Gordon Leech, the last boy runner in the relay run from New York to Washington, the silver tube containing message to the pres ident from Richard c. Morse of the International Young Mems Christian association.
 When told that 1000 speedy boys had handled the message since 1t left New York the president manifested great interest. He characterized as particularly praiseworthy the record made by the POO Washington lads who brought the message here from Balti- more, distance of forty miles, within three hours and ten minutes.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-24

Missouri statute the entire electoral vote of the state should go to William H. Taft.
 Taking the vote of the first elector as basis. the plurality of Taft in Missouri is 1928
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-24
CIRCUS RIDER DROPS DEAD.
Frank Melville Stricken Behind Staqe
 of Hippodrsme.

New York. Nov. 24.-Frank Melville. equestrian director at the Hippodrome and one of the best known circus rid CTS in this country. dropped dead be- hind the stage of the Hippodrome dur ing rehearsal.
 As the veteran circus man breathed his last the orchestra was playing a swinging march and his brother George was before the footlights d. recting the menagerie.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-24
Heney Recovers From Wound.

San Francisco. Nov. 24-Francis J. Reney has so far recovered from the wound inflicted by Morris Haas that he was able to go to the country to recuperate.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-24
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Live Stock Markets.

CATTLE-Supply light: market strong; choice, S6a6.25; prime, $5.75a6; veal calves, S50aS.
 HOGS-Receipts fair; market active and higher; prime heavies. $6a6.1o; mediums, s 85a5. 90; heavy Workers s. 75a5. 80: roughs s45oa5. 40; light Workers and pigs not wanted.
 SHEEP AND LAMBS - Supply light i; market steady on sheep and higher on lambs prime wethers, s415a425: culls and common, S.50a250 lambs, $4a5.75.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-24
Brothers Drown While Skating.

Wilkesbarre. Pa. Nov. 24.-Raymond and Herbert Smith, brothers. aged eleven and nine years, were drowned while skating on thin ice on the Le- high river.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-24

If you are lookm& for poardcrA try tho Deanocrax ~anf .dvs for re, sals: e yords 2 days for z6 eE1fA
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-24
Appearances Go a Great Way.

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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-24
MISSOURI VOTE NOT SPLIT.

ooverner Felk Decides That Full Flee.
 toraI Vote Goes to Taft.
 Jefferson City. Mo, Nov. 24.-Gov- srnor Folk decided that under the
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-24
MRS. GOULD TO ACT AGAIN.
Wife of Millionaire Will Appear In
 Plays at Plaza.

New York, Nov. 24.-Mrs. George J. Gould, whose husband inherited more than $15.OOO.OOO. besides having the
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-24

He that studieth revenge keepeth his Dwn wounds green.-Bacon.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-24
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No matter how long ithas been gray orfaded. Promotes a iuxuriant growth of healthy hair. Stops its falling out, and positively removes Dan- druff. Keeps hair soft and glossy. Re fuse all substitutes. 2K times as much in Sl.0o as soc. size. Is Not . Dye. q and soc. bottles. at drunaisen Send q for free book "The Carr of tbe Hsir- .
 PhiO Hay Spec. Co, Newark. N. ..
 Hays Harflna Soap cur.. ps-.... rcd, rough and chapped hands, and afi skin a;.s eases. Keeps skin hne and sdt 7sc. drurrisss- eead 1c for ire book 'sThe Care of ths Skir S
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-24

Inform youp n1enns ous q town Of the dolnss in Matesoury ns sendlng then 0s Democras; oB . reoe. 19 ceoeB . munu,
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-03-01

seer" living at the time in the city of
Jerusalem, to his brethren in Alexan-
dria, in answer to one asking informa-
tiOn concerning who the man Jesus
was
The author of this remarkable letter
was Jesus friend, and took a very ac-
tive and interesting part in the initia-
ton of Jesus into the order of the Els
/ seers,'' as also the initiation of joseph,
his foster father. The letter gives a
minute description of Jesus mother,
who was given to many imaginings,
delving into the supernatural, and into
the mysteries of life" 1t gives the
parentage of Jesus, an ''Esseer" whom
the woman thought to be an angel"
Tells how Joseph, "a man of great
experience in life, and deep devotion
TO the immortal truth, was influenced
rot to leave the woman, nor to disturb
her faith in the sacredness of her ex-
perience, and to be a father to The
child until our brotherhood should ad-
NIT him as a novice"
Describes the flight into Egypt, and
the entrance of Mary and Joseph into
the lower order of the "Esseers," ard
their wanderings during the earlier
years of Jesus. The grief of Joseph
because the boy Jesus was lost i'm the
great city of Jerusalem, and At the
news that the husband of Elizabeth
the mother of John (afterward known
as John the Baptist), had died. The
letter speaks in exalted terms of John
who knew perfectly the Scriptures
and traditions-and felt great dislike
for the customs of the heathens and
despised AMI hated all tyrants
1t gives a minute description of the
ceremony attending the Initiation of
Jesus and John into the ancient order
of the "Esseers." The obligation as to
chastity. purity and Indifference to
the treasures of earth"
Speaks of the frank and hearty dispo-
sition of Jesus, and the stern serious
ness" of John.
The letter then gives q marvelously
beautiful description of the crucifxion.
The procession to GolgOtha, the offer
ing of ''Toska," which Jesus refused.
The erection of the crosses The tear
ing and division of the clothes from
fastening Of the body to the cross,
which is very much different from the
generally accepted idea.
They then laid hold of Jesus, and
lifting him up, placed him on the short
stake which is always in front of each
cross, that the body of the criminal
may rest there while being tied. They
tied the arms as usual with strong
cords, and so tightly that all the blood
went back to the heart. and breathing
was thereby made difficult. In the same
manner they tied his feet, and wound
half way up his legs strong cords which
also drove the circulating blood back
to his heart. After this they drove
through his hands thick iron nails. but
none through his feet, for this was not
customary. / note this particularly. my
dear brethren, inasmuch as it has been
rumOred that he was nailed through the
feet"
The letter then proceeds in simple
and forcible language to describe the
earthquake which occurred at this time.
and which was not as priests and theo-
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-03-01

logisns in all the ages past have taught,
supernatural: for he says although our
brethren did not dare to tell the peo-
pie, as it is d secret with us, neverthe-
less they we'll knew the cause of this
phenomenon of nature, and believed i'm
this brother, without ascribing to him
supernatural powers"
The most wonderful part of this mar
velous book, and which to millions will
explain much that has been mystical
incredible and unbelievable, are the
minute and carefully written details of
the escape of the master Jesus, from
the cross, and from the mutilation OF
having his legs broken as was the Gus
tom of that day, and the cause and re-
suit of the spear thrust into his body
near the hip.
The letter explains the appearance OF
the two angels" who were younger
brethren of the order of Esseers. his
wanderings and escapes and meetings
with his disciples, in various places af-
ter the crucifixion, and finally his
death, six months after this memorable
event.
This book should be read by not only
every Christian, but every non-Chris-
tian, for Ii sets at rest. and explains in
rational manner. many so-called mi
Taculous things that for centuries have
been denied by every man who had the
courage of his convictions, and was
willing to expose himself to infamous
persecution therefor.
For fourteen hundred years theolo-
gians and priestcraft have so hedged the
master. Jesus, about. with miracles and
superstition, that the intelligent masses
are leaving the churches. and are seek
ing to live the moral life he taught
without the old. stale. wornout, worm
eaten, pagan creeds and dogmas which
still cling to them, and which their
priests, who too often fatten upon the
superstition and ignorance of their sup
pOrters. still find it profitable to teach.
The so-called skepticism and infidelity
of today is the result of the teachings of
theology, which to earnest seekers af-
ter truth is rightly deemed pure pa
Efnism.
The impossible gulf between the man
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-03-01

1t is said that he was never seen to
laugh, but he was seen to weep.
His hands and arms are very oeau-
tiful
In conversation he is charming. but
he seldom engages in it; and when he
does converse, he is very modest Of
countenance.
"In presence, he is the most beauti-
full man that could be seen or inag
ined; just like his mother, who is the
most beautiful young person that was
ever beheld in these parts.
I'm learning. he is an object of Won
der to the entire city of Jerusalem.
He never studied at all, yet he knows
all sciences. He wears sandals, and
goes bareheaded. Many laugh at see
ing him; but in his presence, and when
speaking to him, they fear and tremble
1T is said that such man was never
seen or heard in these parts. In truth,
as the Hebrews tell me, there never
were heard such advices, such sublime
doctrine as this Christ teaches; and
many of the Jews hold him for divine,
and they believe in him, while many
others accuse him to me as being con-
trary to your majesty.
1T is acknowledged that he has never
done harm to anyone. but good. All
that know him and have had dealings
with him, say that they have received
from him benefits and health
The death warrant of Jesus. and the
charges against him is certainly very
marvellous document There are six
charges against Jesus, which are sworn
to by four witnesses. This document
was engraved on a copper plate, ard
was found in an antique marble vase,
while excavating in the ancient ,lsy
of Aqulla, in the kingdom of Naples.
The original is in the Hebrew Ian
guage, and the translation was made
by the French commissioner of arts.
The letter was written by an "Es-
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-03-01

were shown exclaimed in wonder that
man could be so thorough-going in
the pursuit of the tenets of the faith
as to submit himself TO the physical tor
ture of such an instrument of penance.
Many remarked that they supposed
such customs and girdles had passed
away in the middle ages.
But they gazed upon the chains with
reverence and admiration for the man
who thus submitted to the modification
of the flesh for the publication of his
soul. Father Leo's associates hold the
chains as still further proof of the ex-
IRENE sanctity Of the servant of the
church who so tragically met his end
while performing his religious duties
Al the intersection of the rings in both
the armlets and the girdles are sharp
hooks, so facing as to press into the