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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-03-17
Second Trial of Mackown on
Charge Of Arson in Progress
in Wright County
PECULIAR SITUATION ARISES
Question to BE Contested as to
Whether Embezz Iement Feature Can
BE introduced After Defendants
Acquittal on That charae-TriaI
Will Last Week.
Special to Times-Republican.

Webster City, March 17.-Today was
the second day of the trial of the
famous George Mackown upon the
charge of burning to the ground Web
ster City's 100000 felt shoe factory in
the late spring of 1904. 1t Is being
held in Clarion on a change of Venue
before Judge Wright, of Fort Dodge.
The empaneling of jury was mn
ished last evening and the taking OF
testimony began this morning. II
Is the second trial of the prisoner upon
this charge. he having been convicted
upon this Indictment in Webster City
last October.
Late this afternoon or tomorrow
morning the question Of whether evil
dence of embezzlement may be intro
tluced at this trial will have to be
ruled upon by Judge Evans. The
prisoner stands before the bar in
most peculiar light. One of the strong
links in the chain of evidence forged
about him in this city resulting In MS
conviction was that of enbezzlement.
There were two Indictments, one
charging arson and one embezzlement
Trial was had upon the former first
A change of venue was then taken
upon the latter and the case taken to
Fort Dodge, where the prisoner was
acquitted after a long and hard fought
legal battle Meantime a new trial
tn 1oA
granted. Hence the prisoner now
stands before the Judge convicted OF
arson but found innocent of embez-
zle1nent-whicl1 charge was the lead
ing motive submitted to the jury In
the arson case.
At the trial now in progress, can
the state introduce evidence of en-
bezzlement? Yes, says Attorney A. N
Boye, leading prosecutor. No says
Attorneys d. C. Chase and Wesley
Martin for the defense. The ques-
ton will be one for the Judge to de-
eide and upon 1t will rest a most i'm
portant factor in the case. Without
ENFORCEMENT as a motive for the ar
son the states case is weakened very
perceptibly.
1t is not thought that the trial will
be prolonged longer than this week. 1t
should reach the jury Wednesday or
Thursday. Attorney Boeye is suf-
fering from acute rheumatism in his
lower limbs and is really too i'll to be
In the court room. He asked a con-
tinuation upon account OF his health.
but Judge Lee, before whom the mo-
ton was made, refused it, Judge Lee
heard the first trial of the arson case
the embezzlement motion was heard
before Judge Evans, so when the sec
ond arson case came on for hearing
at Clarion, Judges Lee and Wright
exchanged places. SO that each Judge in
the district has now had a part in the
long fight of this prisoner for his lib
erty. Mackown was incarcerated in
Jail here last July. He is confident
of an acquittal and has long been
making plans as to his future actions
once he walks from the court room a
free man.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-03-17

the shipment was tried before JUS
tice of the A. B. Clark this past
week. Mr.. Clark took the matter
under advisement for few
days before rendering decision
He has announced his decision TO the
effect that the whisky is condemned
and ordered it to be destroyed. We
understand that the railroad has talk
en- an appeal to the district court.
Boone.
Friday evening j. A. Loehrer, with
the aid of his brother, caught red fox
in the hen house at his fathers home
on Monona street. The chickens in the
coop made considerable noise, and the
son went in to investigate. He found
the fox chasing the fowls about, and
was finally able to capture the
animal 1t was brought down town
and placed in the Loehrer flower store
on the north side on exhibition.
CenterviIIe.
One of the largest real estate deals
in Appanoose county for many a day
was consummated when the Lincoln
Harbold stock farm in Johns town
ship was sold to N. A. Robertson, OF
Promise City, for consideration of
$4O,O 900 and assuming a mortgage of
over $4,000. This is the famous stock
farm of 500 acres in one piece of land,
where Mr.. Harbold has been feeding
cattle for more than fifteen years.
Nicola.
Two wolves were killed in big
drive held Thursday in parts of Pot
tawattamie and Harrison counties
over Nicola and Union townships. Full
ly 1875 men engaged in the drive, the
circle narrowing to it's center about
noon. The pelts of the two wolves are
in the possession of Supervisor
George Spencer and, by agreement
the bounties received from the two
counties will be given to THE Chris
tian home at Council Bluffs.
Forest City.
A great many real estate transfers
nave taken place lately. Farm land is
selling rapidly at advanced prices
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-03-17

kalona.
A little child of David J. Millers
drank carbolic acid Frioay afternoon
at their home north of town but by
prompt action it's life was saved A
physician was sent for but while wait
ing vinegar was given the child and
it was somewhat relieved when the
doctor arrived.
Abba.
Last Tuesday when F.. c. HurlDurt
was working on the root of the Hick-
enlooper building near the c., B. &
@. depot he accidentally lost his foot
ing and received a severe fall of some
fifteen feet to 1.-THE ground. His foot
and heel Were badly injured and some
of the bones were crushed.
GoIdfieid.
r. T. Sollitr, proprietor Of a large
farm north of this place. has pur-
chased from local implement dealer
twenty horse power international
traction engine and a large Emerson
small plows and will pillow a furrow
eight feed wide. The engine will be
used as motive power for the ploW.
Iowa City.
A new ice plant is being installed
in the steam laboratory of the state
University of Iowa by the senior class
in mechanical engineering. This plant
is large enough to supply the ice for
the university during the summer
months if necessary. 1t IS installed
mainly for experimental purposes but
has a capacity of about two tons per
day.
OskaIoosa.
Two cases of CHAMBERS have beer To-
Gated in the neighborhood of the Uni
versity addition to O;kaloosa. and
great precaution is being taken to
check the spread of the disease. Two
horses have been quarantined at barns
belonging TO Ellsworth t'rockaway. on
the Burlington road. add Mr.. Brock
in the same neighborhood. 1t is nn-
derstood that the animals are to be
killed if the disease does not subside
Clarinda.
Thirty five gallons Of whisky We're
seized the other day by county at
torney George /. Miller which had
been shipped to real or fictitious per
sons in this city and he legality oi
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-03-17
HOPE FOR ENLARGED PLANS.
Work Stopped on New Mason City
Postoffice Building.
Snecial IL, Iines-pepublican


Mason City, March 1.-THE fact
that work was stopped today on the
new postoffice building by direct or
ders from Washington. has lent sub
stance to the belief that the govern
ment will reconstruct its plans and
furnish a larger building for Mason
City That seems hardly possible. be-
cause of the length of time the con-
struction work has been pushed by the
Northern Construction Company of
Milwaukee, but no one seems able to
reach any other conclusion.
There has been a great complaint as
to the ina adequate building erected here
as compared to the needs of the city.
Several petitions have gone to Con-
gresham Haugen, Senator Allison and
to the treasury department, and it was
hoped some alteration. looking toward
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-03-17
LIVE IN BRITISH COLUMBIA.
Sanders WeIden Wedding to Be Gel
hr,%ad ~ lo,u. E,lIe Tonioht

Sanders WeIden Wedding to Be Cele-
brated at Iowa Falls Tonight.
Special TO Times Republican.
Iowa Fails March 17.-This evening
will be celebrated the marriage of Miss
Minnie Ray Weldon. only daughter of
Hon. William Weldon, to Mr.. Edwin
s. Sanders, of Golden, British Column
bia. Mr. Sanders is a son of Rev. j. I'll,
Sanders. of this city, and formerly re-
sided here. The couple leave after the
ceremony for the east. They will make
their home at Golden. Miss Weldon
has been prominent socially here for a
number OF years, and is we'll known in
Des Moines and Cedar Rapids, where
she has often visited.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-03-17
Items From Clarion.

Special to lmes-RepubI1can
Clarion, March 17.-One consignment
of books for the Morgan Evarts pub
lie library have arrived, and are being
cataloged and placed in position by
hoped to have everything arranged Sc
that the library will be opened to the
public on April 1.
The lineup for county offices at this
dates shows as candidates for clerk
B. A Banks, j. E. Edwards, j. Fl. Steb-
bleton, and B. L. Johnston; for treas
urer George L. Webster; auditor, e
NJ. Calender; sheriff, ID. Fl. Leonard
There is still time for more to get in
to the game, and doubtless they will.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-03-17
SUDDEN scHLEswIe DEATH.
Mrs. John schutt Was An Early Pho
neer of tho County.

Special to Times-Republican.
Schleswig, March 17.-Sunday morn
ing at their home in the west part of
SchlesWig. occurred suddenly the death
Of Mrs. John Schutt. Deceased was
about go years of age. and an early
pioneer of this county She had been
living in town for the past five years.
and was a highly respected resident.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-03-17
FOREIGN STUDENTS IN CLUB.
Form State University Organization
Known as Cosmopolitan Club.

Special to Times Republican.
Iowa City, March 1.-THE foreign
students in attendance at the uni
versity have formed a novel organiza-
ton known as the Cosmopolitan club.
The Iowa club is q branch of the ma
tional organization. which has chap
tiers at Wisconsin. Michigan. Pennsyl-
vania and Cornell. The membership
of the Iowa club includes men from
Japan, Mexico and the Philippines.
The purpose of the club is to perfect
acquaintance with the institutions of
othe countries.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-03-17
SAY IT WAS SUICIDE.
Officers Declare Hankin and Buncke
Agreed to Die.

Sheridan, Wyo.. Maych 17.-Hernan
Hankin and w. S. Buncker, the Iowa
young men found dead at a Ranches
ter hotel Saturday night under mys-
terious circumstances, undoubtedly
committed suicide, despite the charge
of foul play wired from their home
town, Arcadia, Iowa, yesterday.
The coroner's investigation revealed
Buncker had been shot thru the
mouth by his own hand. as the ball
taken from his head exactly fitted
the 32-caliber revolved found clutched
in his hand. Hanlin shot himself in
the right temple, the extracted bullet
fitting his 49, Nothing in the room
had been disturbed. and there was no
evidence of a struggle.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-03-17
BIG ORDERS FOR CEMENT.
Five kilns Now in Operation at Ma
son City Plant.


special to Times Republican.
Mason City, March 17.-Three big
orders arrived this week. among the
first for the product of the Mason City
mill of the Northwestern States Port
land Cement company. The orders
were from j. f. Hubble 4 Sons. of Des
Moines. 10000 barrels; Waterloo mu-
nicipa corporation. $4,000 barrels; and
the city of Minneapolis. contract to
furnish all the material needed the
coming season in all public construc-
ton.
The mill is now turning out cement
at the rate OF 1000 barrels per day.
This means that five kins are running.
AS fast as possible other kilns will be
established and the mill will then be
up to it's full capacity. ten kilns.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-03-17
Iowa Falls Couple Wed.
Snanial fn Tines.Ren11hlic

Iowa Falls, March 17.-Last even
ing was celebrated the, marriage of
Miss Frances Coats, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Levi Coats. to Mr.. Ray Is
ham, of this city. The couple leave to-
morrow for short visit with the
groom's parents at Webster City. go
ing from there to Billings, Mont, where
Mr.. Isham has a position.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-03-17
OFFICER SHOOTS YOUTH.
creston Young Man Sought to Fles
When Arrested.

Creston, March 17.-Harry Keck, a
young Creston man who was mixed
up in a free-for-all fight here, may
die as the result of bullet wound
received while trying to escape. ar
rest. When Officer Robson stopped
the fight and tried to make arrests
Keck started to run. He was ordered
- halt, but disobeyed, whereupon Of
ficer Robson fired several shots, in
tending merely to scare the fugitive
One OF the bullets, however, struck
Keck in the back at the left hip and
passed entirely thru his body.
Keck is now in the hospital and his
condition is very precarious. He is
suffering repeated internal hemorr-
hayes.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-03-17
MAPLEToN ENTERPRISE SOLD.

II. v. Chaplin, of the Press, Is the New
Owner.
Special 20 ~.mes-Republican.
Mapleton, March 1.-THE Mapleton
Enterprise announces it's last appear
ance, having sold subscription list and
good will to Fl. v. Chaplin, of the Press
The Enterprise has been running three
wears, and is satisfied their is not room
in Napoleon for two good papers.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-03-17

increasing the building, rnight be Sc
cured.
Most of the frame work, such as can
be done in the shop, has been COM
pleted by the construction company
and is all ready for shipment here as
soon as the weather will permit, to
| push the building.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-03-17

A severe cold that may develop into
pneumonia over night, can be cured
quickly by taking Foley's Honey and
Tar. 1t will cure the most obstin-
ate racking cough and strengthen your
lungs. The genuine is in yellow
package. Mcbride & Will Drug Co.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-03-17
Tho News of Dickens.

Special to Tlmes-Republfcan.
Dickens, March 1.-THE evening
service at the NJ. L. church was given
over to the Ladies' Home Missionary
society. The district president, Mrs.
Horner, from Spencer, gave very in
teresting and inspiring talk, which was
the principal feature of the evening.
A fire occurred at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Davey Sunday. They were in
the act of starting a fire with kere-
osene, and the can exploded, burning
Mrs. Davey quite badly on the face,
arms and upper part of the body. Mr..
Davey also has a badly burned hand,
which will prevent him working for
some time. They live over the bank,
and Mr. Davey works in Fishes
blacksmith shop.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-03-17

Some time ago MIR +. Sweedler,
farmer living near Williams bought
an old school house. moved 1T on ms
premises, put it in repair. and fitted 1t
up for Il sort of shop He declares II
is just as necessary and convenient as
any building on his farm black
smith outfit, carpenters bench tool
boxes. shelves for the numerous arti-
cles necessary on a farm. and which
are usually scattered over the place.
are kept there, where they may be
found when wanted. Rainy days are
never lost time on that farm. for there
is always something to be repaired or
made new, and much valuable time. as
we'll as considerable expense. is saved,
II would seem that Mr.. Sweedlers idea
Is worthy of general imitation.
c.. T.. WILSON.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-03-17
g,,re a2e4n11ha alarsla1ltnau gn,u 9larrF II 1908

prospects, They argue that the
prices the lambs command in the fall,
the neat sum realized from the wool,
the ease and cheapness of caring for
them. and their capacity for weed de-
strlction and improving the land on
which they are kept. make sheep rals-
ing fully as profitable as dalryins' OF
the raising of hogs or horses
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-03-17

0PVCItI
Radcliffe, March 17.-Howard Drake
and family have moved onto one of
his fathers farms just east of town.
and DIR. Bridgeman and wife are occu-
pying the house where Mr.. Drake has
The Prescott daily news., 1908-02-15
Not Exorbltant.

The summer resident looked sharply at MT Jameson's guileless moon face, and then at the mild and none-too. sprightly horse he was offering for sale.
 Don't you think s150 rather a stiff price to ask for a horse like that?" asked the summer resident. How old is he?'
 Hes only jest thutty," said Mir. Jameson, calmly.
 Thirty years old, and you expect to get $150 for him."
 T don't know as expect to get it, '' said MT Jameson, without rancor, but 1t seems as if I'd ought to have full as much as that. It don't come to but five dollars a year, and he's cost me good deal more'n that most years. ."-Youth's Companion.
The Prescott daily news., 1908-02-15
LODGES

Masonlc-meets lst and Sd Friday night in each month. C. C. Hanbv, W. N.; JnO. B'Shers, Sec.
 Woodmen of ths World meets 2nd and 4th Friday nights in each month. c. K. Haynie, (. C.; bio Lewis, clerk.
 Knights of Pythias-meets every Monday night. Pomeroy Whitteu (. C.; F. F. ChappeIl, K. of k. X $.
 Odd Fellows-meets every Tuesday night Geo. Hays, N. G.; Alex Vaughn. Sec.
 Ancient Order of United Work man-meets every Wednesday night in each month. K. L. Willard son M, w.; E. R. Newth Recorder.
 Knights and Ladies of Honor meets lst and 3rd Thursday nights Tn each month. Alex Vaughn. Pro tector; B. J. Daniels, Sec.
 Nevada County Medical Society meets lst Monday night in each month. Dr. Wm. W. Rice, president Dr. l. $. Chastaiu. secretary.
The Prescott daily news., 1908-02-15
OFFICIAL DIRECTORY

night, W. P. Nurrah, Presid ,nt Sunday School every Sunday morn ing at s:45 o'clock; r. E. Murrah, Superintendent
 Baptist Church-Rev. l. B. Lum- bley, Pastor. Preaching lst and 3d Sunday, orning and night. Prayer meeting every Thursday night. Sunday school every Sunday morn ing at 9:30; J. C. Young, Supt.
 C. F Church-Rev. I. x. Clack paetor. Preaching every Sunday, morning and night. Sunday school every Sunday morning at 9:30; W. V Tom pkins, superi ntendent
 Christian Church. d.Robert \. Highsmith pastor. Preaching ev- cry Sunday morning and night. Prayer meeting every Wednesday night. Sunday school every Sunday morning at 10 o'clock; Chas F. Newth, Supt.
 Presbyterian Church Rev. H. II. McLain, pastor, Preaching the End, 3rd and 4th Sundays in each month, morning and night. Prayer meeting every Wednesday night. Sunday school every Sunday morn. ing at 10 o'clock; T. (. McRae, Supt.
 W. C. T. U.-meets 2nd and Ath Friday afternoons at 4 o'clock. Mrs. w. B. Waller, president Mrs. H. A. Sykes, secretary.
The Prescott daily news., 1908-02-15

State Senator.... HI. B. Mckenzie
 of Prescott
The Prescott daily news., 1908-02-15
POSTOFFICE

Postmaster r-........... Jack Grayson
 Office hours-Open at a. nl., close at p. m.; open at D. m., close at 7;30 ?. m. Sunday-Open at 9:&0 a. m, close at l0:30 a. m.; open at 4:30 D. nl,, close at 5;30 p. m. Money order department-Open at s a. m, close at p. m.
 Mail from Rosston and intermedi ate points arrives II a. m leaves D. m.
 Mail from Gale and intermediates points arrives at II a III. and leaves at p. m.
 Nall on rural routes Nos. ,2,3, 1. 3 and leaves every day except Sun- day at S30 a. m.
 Mail for all trains is made up 1s minutes before the schedule depart ure of train.
The Prescott daily news., 1908-02-15
Reason for Grief.

You look unhappy"
 But you once said that if your hus- band ever accumulated a million you would be perfectly happy!"
 q know 1t, but Mrs. Nexdore's hus- band has accumulated two millions."- Atlanta Constitution.
The Prescott daily news., 1908-02-15
Just the Same Hours.

When mans engaged to a girl" said Miss Singleton, his idea of good hours is to stay from eight o'clock until any time after midnight"
 Yes" replied Mrs. Bridey, and even after marriage the hours are the same. The only difference Is that in one case they are hours with her and in the other away from her"
The Prescott daily news., 1908-02-15
A Modern Household.

The Cook-You have borrowed my savings, you wear my best hat when you go out and I've only half enough to eat at that, so I'm going to leave.
 Nistress-Why, told you that we should treat you as Q member of the family ly.-Transatlantic Tales.
The Prescott daily news., 1908-02-15
lts Danger.

Nurse--P1ease, mA'am. can't Ind nttle Franzi anywhere We've looked all over.
 Mistrese-Did you look to see if he's been gathered up by the vacuum cleaner?-TransAtlan Tales.
The Prescott daily news., 1908-02-15
CHURCHES

NJ. E. Church, South-Rey. l. k. Dickerson, pastor. Preaching every Sunday, morning and night. Pray er meeting every Wednesday night
 Epworth League every Wednesday
The Prescott daily news., 1908-02-15

NlrCult court meets second NOn- day in January and third Monday in July
 Chancery count meets first Mon days in June and December.
 County court meets first Mondays m January, April, July and October
 Probate court meets 4th Mondays ID January, April, July and October
 Court of Common Pleas meets End Mondays in March, June, October and December
The Prescott daily news., 1908-02-15

High art doesn't seem to flourish much in this place.
The Prescott daily news., 1908-02-15
sTATE.

eTATH. Governor ............ John 5. Little Secretary of State .. o. C. Ludwig Auditor .... ..... Avery E. Moore Attorney-Genersl.... -. Vim. r. Kirby Treasurer Ins. .... James l.. Yates Supt. Pub. ............. J. ]. Doyne Com. Agric culture .... Guy B. Tucke
 JUDICIAL. Chancellor or..........J. D. Shaver
 of Mena. Judge .......... N. Garter
 of Tcxarkana. Prosecuting Attorney, O. A. Graves
 of Hope. State Senator.... :. H. B. Mckenzie
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-01
THE VALLEY OF OBLIVION MARY ROBERTS, Ruruppr
MARY ROBERTS RINEHARDT

dying then could spring Greg's cabegram, worh
ing her through one emotional climax to another.
"But you can't do those things by rule Just
Olive drew up at the Grand Hotel In her muddy cal
with her face perfectly covered with dust and her ha
on side of course, a carriage dashed up and Gre
Nettleton jumped out. What did they do? My dear
it was the most disappointing thing ever heard o
She didn't faint think she had felt all aon
that some time she would meet him face to face. jus
as she did In that instant she lost the queer. que
tioning look she had had for so long and when sh
found Greg had little Helen in the carriage, she wa
Illuminated! So Adelaide and l missed it after ali
But we went around with Olive and helped her ga
some respectable gowns and sell her crepe"
What an allurng story!" Mrs. Baxter said lightly
And how did handsome Greg account for his fou
years defection?'
The lady in blue hestated
We'll he did explain" she said apologetically, "bu
1t was not what more worldly would hav
called explanation. He said he had lost four
that was all; dropped them out of his life That tn
last he remembered walking across the links
the Country Club with caddie and bunch Of clubs
You know that's where he was last seen. And th
next thing he knew he was train In California
with his mustache gone and ticket for Los Angelo
in his pocket. And it was four years later"
"All the women loved Greg Nettleton." commentel
Mrs Baxter with draw. "It would be interestnl
to know If he had married IN the interval"
"There was something queer" conhded the narrator
"He was sitting with little Helen his knee ami
Olive beside him-he wouldn't let her move out of hi
sight-when he showed it to He gave it to Helei
to play with while he told u.s. and it seemed incon
gruous somehow. 1t seemed that he found on hi