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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-12-17
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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-12-17

that it would greatly increase the cost
OF caring for the poor say. let It'll
| would rather go to bed feeling that
my taxes had been raised a fraction OF
a mill than knowing that some poor
human being was suffering. Second,
that the county would be imposed upon
and all doctor bills not otherwise col
lectable would be turned over to the
county for payment. This last argu-
ment applies with equal force to gro
Gerry and other bills. Let 1T be definitc-
ly understood that no bill unauthorized
by the overseer of the poor before the
services were furnished would be paid
except in cases of emergency and then
only for the first visit Let applica-
tion for medical assistance be made
thru this overseer and I am sure the
county would seldom pay unjust bllls.
Why should Il poor man In rich OLD
Marshall county be deprived of medical
aid when sick? Why should a physi-
clan work for the county more cheaplY
than for private citizen? Why should
the poor man not be allowed choice
OF doctors If he has one? Let the peo-
pie thru the honorable board of SUI
pervisors answer H. III. NICHOLS.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-12-17

to get little more than was really
coming to him.
When Mr.. Shoemaker was sheriff, he
called me one night to attend a man
at the Jail, thought to be in serious
condition. The county doctor was out
of town. went, knowing to an abso-
lutte certainty that i would never get
cent for it. MIR. Shoemaker was sure
however, that he could induce the SUI
pervisors to allow a bill, so presented
one. The only satisfaction I ever re-
ceived was the information that the
county paid a man to look after these
cases. If the man had died and been
buried free of expense to the county,
as he would have, I presume the board
of supervisors would have viewed the
situation with the same complacency.
I believe have said enough to con-
vince most readers Of the necessity Of
doing something and after having given
this matter considerable attention for
several years / wish to propose this so :.
luton of the problem:
Let Marshall county pay for the care
Of her poor and helpless at the same
rate that her private citizens pay. Let
any application for medical aid be
made thru the overseers of the poor in
exactly the same way that other neces-
stiles are asked for. Let the overseer
of the poor call for the physician and
the bill, duly certified, be paid by the
county.
Marshall county is not a pauper and
there is no reason why the physician
should work for her more cheaply than
for one Of her citizens. The arguments
against this measure are two. First,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-12-17
MANN FUNERAL LARGE.
Prominent Laurel Citizen Laid to Rest

Prominent Laurel Citizen Laid to Rest
in Timber Creek Cemetery.
The funeral Of the late B. F. Mann,
Of Laurel, was largely attended We'd
nesday morning at IL o'clock from
the Laurel Methodist church, Rev. Lee
roy Gallagher, Of Steamboat Rock, of
f1ciating, and was very largely at
tended. Many pretty flowers were Of
fered the. bereaved family by friends
and neighbors. Interment was in the
family lot in Timber Creek township,
the pail bearers beng Messrs. ]. K Pat
ton, Charles Tate, William 'Shhltz.
Charles Martin, Henry Weissenberger,
and Eugene Moore.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-12-17
CHRISTMAS "PEBBLEs."

High School Paper Comes Out With
Nice Holiday Numer.
Christmas Pebbles" the holiday
number of the high school magazine,
is off the press, and is very credit
able paper In connection with some
foot ball gossip on the past season
large M" bearing the likenesses Of
the foot ball team who won their
"Ms" this year, is given.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-12-17

THE SIGN OF XMAS
is everywhere Our clothing is every
where. Whenever you see particu-
larly we'll set up man who looks as II
his clothes were really made for him.
you may feel pretty well satisfied that
WE ARE HIS TAILOR. There is
every sign to go by.
FIT, FINISH, STYLE,
are all here. Our tailoring commands
the attention of all men who desire
that their clothing shall be SO well
made that after 1t is sent home and
tried on, they need never think OF it
again. Self-consciousnesS caused by
ILL fitting and ill-made clothing has lost
many man the confidence that is
necessary to success. Come to us for
youf next suit.
A. PSENICKA
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-12-17

Mr.. and Mrs. George w wohlheter,
of Gearing, who have been visiting for
a few days with Mr.. and Mrs. August
Swanson, former residents of Fearing,
who are now living in Bows, were in
the city Wednesday afternoon while
on their way home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-28
COTTON STATES TO HAVE NEW HEAD

Jackson, Miss, November 27.-tSpecial) It is learned here that Vicksburg base ball enthusiasts will present the name of Staucey Compton for president of the Cotton States league when the meeting called for December r by President Crowder is held in this city.
 MT Crowder has declared that he will not serve again because of his numerous other duties He will be mayor of Jack son after next January. and will have no time to devote to the affairs of the ball league, though he will continu to take great interest in it's welfare.
 Phil Merrill. president of the Jackson association, is also mentioned in connec- ton with the league presidency, and his friends know he would make a good one, being one of the most enthusiastic fans in the state.
 Neither of the gentlemen mentioned is a candidate for the position, but it is believed that either of them would take it if urged to do so. MT. Crompton has served as president before, and is very popular with the baseball directors ev- anywhere. He is better known over the league than MT. Merrill, perhaps but he would not make any more acceptable president.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-28
NIGHT RIDERS
 WHIP TWO BOYS

Waverly. Tenn, November H.-Two boys by the name of Baker living in the southern part of the county on the Ten nessee river were taken to the woods last night and given a severe whipping by masked night riders for the reason, as given by the riders, that they would not work.
 The boys were then told to go and show the switches to preacher and tell him why they were whipped and ask him to pray for them.
 John Walker, who lives up the river at Daniels Landing, was also visited by the band, who took him out to lane about a half mile long and forced him to run up and down until he was exhausted while they cut at him with whips. He was told he had been talking too much. As a further punishment they made him nromisc to write down and have pub iished his honest opinion of night riders.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-28
OUIETUS PUT UPON
 WARSHIP CRITICS

Washington, November H.-That there shall be no further public discussion by naval officers concerning the Newport conference without the permission of the President is the purport of an or der issued today by Secretary Metcalf, by direction of the President On Octo- Der 30 the department issued an order permitting officers to discuss the work of this conference, except so far as it ap- piled to changes to be made on ships so be authorized in the future. The Presi- dent has now concluded that public dis cussion of alleged defects of battleships will not serve any good purpose.
 'It is directed that under no circum- stances is any officer to discuss before the public or to give any information, di- rectly or indirectly, concerning the New port conference, or to discuss any ques- tion of naval policy without submitting what he wishes to say to the Secretary of the Navy or through the Secretary of the Navy to the Presiden. of the United States. and officers will be held to strict accountability in this respect
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-28
LAWS MUST BE
 ENFORCED BETTER

Jackson. Miss, November H.-(Special.) Talking about blind tigers and miscar- riages of justice here in the city of Jack son." said District Attorney McNeill, there is a reason for it. I find that the people of Hinds county. and especi- ally of the city of Jackson, do not like to get on the grand or petit juries, and they will not serve in that capacity if they can possibly help it.
 At every term of court" continued the prosecuting attorney, "I see men begging the court to let them off. They have all kinds of excuses to get out of serving, and do not hesitate to lie about it, if necessary. In the event they fail to im- press the court with the idea that their excuses are valid they take another chance with the lawyers when they are being questioned as to their fitness to sit in the case. If it is a murder case they suddenly discover that they have convictions against the inhiction of the death penalty or it may be that they have expressed or formed an opinion that evidence cannot shake. Of course such men are excused. I have known in- stances Ot where men uellpefateiy lieu about these matters-it frequently hap pens.
 How can any community expect to have it's laws enforced when every busi- ness man. or nearly every one of them, refuses to serve on the jury? It has happened time and again right here in Jackson. The very men who should serve on the juries make some excuse and get out of the performance of that important duty to their country
 This is no new assertion, it is no news to those whose business carries them to the courthouses. 1t has long been the subject of remark about Jackson that her business men will not serve on the juries There are always a lot of professionals hanging around the court room waiting to be called to filled the panels. The per diem is a matter of importance to them while the man of affairs thinks only of what he may be losing personally by being away from his business for a week. or for a day or two.
 If Hinds county would ever get rid of blind tigers, which fairly overrun her, # she would ever punish murderers, who are numerous, her business men must make up their minds to sacrifice some thing for the common good.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-28
Field. Foul.
 Goals. Goals Pts.

Fouls, on Birmingham, IS; on Colum- bus, H. Referee, C. D. Comstock. Um- pire, James. Scorer Wellman. Time keepers Tease and Shute.
 During the first three minutes it seemed that Columbus had chance. The Vls- itors kept the ball under their basket and made repeated shots at the basket, but without avail. Then, like sudden squall' the club took wings with rush. and oy three quick passes to Woodruff made goals in one, two, three style. Then Teddy threw foul goal for Columbus, and im- mediately after made very pretty neld goal the last for Columbus in the half.
 But the club had just begun. Thomas brought the ball down under almost i'm possible circumstances, and Ware threw a sensational goal. Woodruff followed with a basket thrown overhanded while closely guarded. Teddy and Streit threw fouls Then Streit made 8 full field pass to Thomas under the goal for a score. Ware drew the applause with two ringers in succession. Streit threw foul and long field pass to Woodruff ended the half. Score, 27 to 4.
 The second half saw Newman change with Jones from guard to forward, and this was responsible for the Il points made by the visitors in the second half Newman and Massey made two pretty field goals each and threw several fouls.
 The half had hardly begun when Ware quickly found the spot. Then Streit, Woodruff and Thomas scored with ease. although Columbus was putting up q scrappier fight During the last 10 mn utes of play new lineup, Chairsell and Riddle. forwards Hanna center; Jones and Cole guards, went into play. Chair sell was the individual star of this con- test. making four dandy field shots. The guards played well defensively.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-28
LORDS TURN DOWN
 LICENSING BILL

London, November 27.-The house of lords created an interesting political sit uation this evening by rejecting the li- censing bill by vote of PIP against 96. The liberals are likely to make this action a rallying cry in their campaign for the curtailment of the power of the house of lords, claiming that the peers have defeated the will of the people They set forth, furthermore, that the bill be- ing revenue measure, is outside the jur- isdction of the house of lords.
 On the other hand the conservatives in- sist that this bill is the most unpopular measure with the country attempted in many years, and that the house of lords in rejecting it has carried out public sen timent. They urge the government to test the question by going before the country in a general election, but there is very little likelihood of this being done.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-28
Champions Showed Under By Easy Score of 90
 to 15
CLUB SQUAD APPEARS
 IN VERY FINE FORM
Basketball Season Opens Under Most Auspicious Circumstances-one Long Shout In the Local
 Gymnasium.

The story of the Athletic clubs victory last night Is one long sentence of cheers, punctuated with field goals. brilliant plays. wonderful pass work and all star basketball playing. Last years cham pions went down by a score of 50 to 1o.
 Columbus was outplayed in every feat ure of the game. Thomas Woodruff and Chairsel1 threw goals at will. Streit, Hilty and Ware played an able offensive game throughout, and gave fair sample of the steam which they have gotten up to win the southern championship
 The Athletic club introduced squad of basketball players to the public which has never known an equal in Birming- ham. In the last half whole new team was put on the floor, and every man knew his business. There was big crowd to witness the game. The gallery was crowded to the limit. and the side lines held d big crowd. The basketball season has seldom opened under such suspicious conditions. Here is the record of the game:
 Score first half. 27 to 4.
 Final score, 50 to 15.
 Tabulated score as follows:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-28
Athletic Club Scores
 Victory OVer Columbus
ARMY AND NAVY
 READY FOR WAR

Philadelphia. November 27.-In prime condition and anxious for the fray the Army and the Navy football teams ar rived here today for their annual battle tomorrow on Franklin Field.
 After luncheon the players donned their football togs and were driven to the University of Pennsylvania athletic field in West Philadelphia, where the teams spent part of the afternoon in light practice. Tho midshipmen had the first use of the field for more than an hour after which the cadets were given possession of the gridiron.
 The largest crowd that ever saw q football game on Franklin Field is ex- peeted to witness tomorrows contest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-28
AMERICAN SHIPS
 ORDERED TO CHINA

Washington, November 2L-Directions have been cabled Admiral Harber, com manding the Pacific fleet at Manila, to send two of his vessels to the Yangste river country, China, the vessels pre- viously there having gone to Manila with the remainder of the Pacific fleet for tar get practice. This order Is taken as a matter of precaution, it being deemed wise to have available American naval repre- sentation in the event of any serious trouble in which American interests might be jeopardized or the safety of the mis- sionaries iInreriled.
 A dispatch received at the navy de- partment today announced the departure of the gunboat Wilmington from Cavte for Hong Kong, presumably on her way to the Yangste.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-28
SUITS HELD UP BY
 AN INJUNCTION

New York, November 27.-Justiee Bischoff granted an injunction restrain ing the Equitable society, its subsidiary concerns the Mercantile Trust company and George Turner from proceeding with suits against the Hydes for re- covery of $2,00O ,000, which it was al leged they had improperly used in the purchase and rehabilitation of the Western National bank of this city.
 The injunction restraints the prosecu- tion of these suits until it has been determined wh ether they or the Equi- table are responsible.
 The sum sued for is supposed to be the balance of s6,000,0O0 invested by the Equitable company in 1894 in stock of the Western National bank, whose was originally intended to protect a. loan of s6,0O0,O ,O00 made by Equitable officials to the bank through guarantee of note given by George " Turner, company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-28
Two Bows Fioht a Fatal Duel.

Rome, Ga, November 2T.-After hunt ing together all day, Bert Montaine and John Accommassy each about 14 years old, engaged in a duel, caused, it Is said, by the former daring Accommassy to cross the road and as result both of the boys may die. Montaine received a load of shot in the abdomen and left leg and Accommassy's left arm was shot off. The boys were found lying by the side of the road. There were no eye witnesses to the shooting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-28
IN THE RAILROAD WORLD

There will be two important gather ings of railroad men in Birmingham next month.
 The American Railway Industrial Com missioners will convene in annual ses- sion December 5, while the Birmingham Terminal association will meet Decem- Der 10.
 The American Railway Industrial Com missioners, of which J. C. Claire is pres ident, will be in session two days, and will be entertained by the entertainment committee of the Commercial club. The members of this association are consid- cred the best informed men in America on industrial conditions.
 The meeting of the Terminal company is called for the purpose of arranging plans for the formal opening of the new station, which event, it is believed, will take place January l, 1909.
 The railroads are doing a heavy passen- ger business, according to the agents, and numerous trains are operated in two or more sections.
 The Central of Georgia operated No. yesterday morning in two sections, each of which was crowded with enthusiasts re- turning from the automobile races at Sa- vannah.
 On account of the races, too, there has been lack of Pullman cars. It is stated in railroad circles that the Pullman com pany retained in Savannah for the bene- fit of those seeing the races 167 sleeping cars
 H. E. Hutchens, general superintend- ent of the Southern, after returning from an inspection trip throughout the western division of the road left in the afternoon for Washington where he will attend an important conference, the na- ture of which he did not divulge.
 T found everything connected with the western division in fine shape" said Superintendent Hutchens. Business is rapidly increasing and everypody is feel ing good"
 The engine of the Winfield accommo- datien of the Frisco jumped the track yesterday morning at Twenty-sixth street and Tenth avenue, north, just as the train, due at 10 o'clock, was preparing
 
 was injured, and after a delay of a short time, the train was none the worse for the misfortune.
 J. P. McCuen, superintendent of motive power of the Queen and Crescent, with Cincinnati headquarters, spent q few hours in Birmingham yesterday When last in Birmingham, the superintendent increased the force of the local Alabama Great Southern shops by 70 men, and added POO to the payroll of the Gadsden shop Business was good at that time" stated MT. McCuen, and since then has shown a steady improvement. We have nothing of which to make complaint" An interesting rumor in Illinois Gen. tral circles yesterday was that J. M Mallory, commercial agent at Memphis. will receive the appointment of general European agent, with headquarters at London.
 generally considered the forerunner of the official circular.
 Among the well-known visiting railroad men in Birmingham yesterday was s. L. 1 Rogers, general agent of the Chicago and Eastern Illinois, with headquarters at 1 Nashville.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-28
DINNER GIVEN TO
 NEW AMBASSADOR

Tokio, November 27.-The British so- ciety tonight entertained at dinner Count Takahira Kato, the newly ap- pointed Japanese ambassador to Great Britain, and Mrs. Kato and their daughter A number of the leading dienitaries attended the function, in cluding Count Kommura, Baron lsh1l, vice minister of the foreign ofnce, ana Count Hayashi, former ambassador to Great Britain.
 Count Kato made a lengthy speech in which he said that notwithstanding the efforts of the enemies of Japan and Great Britain the relations between the two countries were stronger
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-28
More Arrests In Murder Case

Raleigh. N. C., November 2.-New arrests were made today in the case ir which it is alleged that Dr. E. W. Smith a commercial salesman of Richmond, Va was murdered. These are Earl Cotton white, held as principal; Richard Wil- Hams, his negro clerk in a cafe, and Madge Earl, as accessories. There are now several parties under arrest alleged to be connected with the crime
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-28
No Such Man Known.

Atlanta, November 27.-When advised by the Associated Press tonight of the ar rest in Chelsea, Mich, of Harry Robin son, alleged train robber and escaped convict. officials at the federal prison here said that no such person had been confined there. Only one man, it was stated, had escaped this, year and he has been arrested and returned to prison.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-28
TEAM WON FIGHT HACKERS THE MONEY

It developed yesterday that nearly 5000 changed hands as result of the Ala bama- Tennessee game Thursday.
 This money was placed at odds on Ten nessee.
 One thousand dollars was sent to Bir- mingham by a well-known hotel proprie tor of Columbia, Tenn, and was placed at by local representatives of the gentleman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-28
Eifteen-Year Sentence.

Barnesville, Ga, November 27-Ben +. Perdue, who shot and killed from ambush Town Marshal Porch six weeks ago, was today found guilty of voluntary man. slaughter in Pike county superior court and sentenced to serve 15 years in the state penitentiary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-28
Arrested on Susnicior1.

Chelsea, Mich, November H.-A stranger arrested on suspicion here yes terday was identified as Harry Robinson, 5S years old, who escaped from prison at Atlanta, Ga. March 21, 1908. He was serving time for a train robbery in Ar kansas.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-28
Shops on Full Time.

Roanoke, Va, November T.-It was af1- nounced tonight that the Roanoke shops of the Norfolk and Western railroad will on December 1 go on a ten-hour day The shops have been working on short lime for more than a year. The increase in hours will serve to benefit 2OOO enl- ployes
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-28
Mrs. Gates Growing Weaker.

Port Arthur, Tex, November 27.-Dr. serfers, the physician attending Mrs. A. A. Gates, mother of John W. Gates, who is critically ill. reported tonight that his patient was gradually growing weaker. Complications have developed and her re- covery is thought to be doubtful. How ever the physician said he did not look for any decided change for several days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-28
Millionaire Dies In Oklahoma.

Tulsa Okla. November 27.-J. George McGannon millionaire president of the Central National bank here. died tonight of ptomaine poisoning, contracted while dining in a hotel. McGannon came here two years ago from Seneca, Mo-, where he made a fortune early in the 70s trad ing with the Indians.