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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-12-09
Unique Meetings Held Among
College Students at Cor
nell Closed
CONVERTS ARE NUMEROUS
Meetings There Preliminary to the
State Gospel Train Institute, or
"short Course in Christianity" Il
Thirty.five Teams to Work During
Winter Vacation Under Y. M. c. A.
Special to rimes-Republican.

Special to Times-Republican.
Mt. Vernon, Dec. 9.-Last hight wit
messed the close of series of religious
meetings at the college, which were re-
markable and unique. Revival meet
ings" would not be the proper term to
apply to them, for they We're not re-
vivals, and the man who conducted
them was not an evangelist. But he
did great work, and as a result many
have protested Christ, and numbers
more will from henceforth take a
more active part in Christian, and es-
pecially in Y. M. c. A. work. The
man was dad" Elliott, secretary Of
movement He is himself a college
man, and talks with students fronS
their own viewpoint. He has an es-
pecial influence over athletes, for he,
himself, in his school days at North.
western, was one of the best. He is
a ten second man and was named All
Western end in 1901.
But the real purpose Of his stay in
Cornell was to conduct the State
Gospel Team institute This insti-
tute was sort of Short course in
active Christianity" training
school for the gospel teams which
are to go out from colleges all over
the state during the winter vacation.
There will be thirty-five of these teams,
from almost as many different schools
Each one will be composed of from
three to five representative college
men. During the latter part of the
holidays these teams will go to the
smaller towns, where they will con-
duct evangelistic campaigns among
the men and boys, acquaintirg them
with Y. M. C. A. work and the Chris
tian spirit among colleges.
Assisting Mr.. Elliott in his work
were DR.. Henderson of Brooklyn, N.
Y; Fred B. Smith, international sec
rotary of religious work. and Miss
Ruth Paxson, secretary of the Stu
dent Volunteer movement.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-12-09
Iowa at Washington.

Washington, Dec. 9.-The abstract Of
the condition of the national banks of
Cedar Rapids, at the close of business
on Nov. 81, shows the average reserve
held at 1876 per cent, as against 1914
per cent on Sept. 20. Loans and dis
counts increased from $4,539,071 to $4,-
743,5O2 gold coin from s105,S55 to $113,-
670, lawful money reserve from $4O6,-
264 to $4483O5. Individual deposits
decreased from s2,2o2,257 to s2,16s,-
o7s.
The national bank Of Des Moines
show an average reserve held at 21.ss
per cent as against 22.6S per cent.
Loans and discounts decreased from
$1O,576,236 to $1o,51o,93S; gold coin in
creased from s456,93O to $4s9,692; law
full money reserve decreased from
s1,s64,957 to s1,2s3,29s. Individual de-
posits decreased from $5,407,1S4 to S.
193,472.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-12-09
News Of Traer.
to Times-Republican.

SDeCldt W
Traer, Dec. e.-The fire was drawn
from theS last kiln at the Traer Brick
and Tile factory, last Saturday night,
after one OF the most successful work.
ing seasons in the history of the plant.
Carload shipments have been turned
out regularly all season.
A large force of men and about a
dozen teams, are at work cutting ice
and repacking the ice left over from
this summer, at the Mowery icehouse.
Mr.. Mowery has in the neighborhood
Of fifty tons left from the summers
trade which will have to be repacked.
The new ice which is being cut now is
reported to be of better quality than
usual.
James Stewart, living northwest of
town. is at home from Chicago, where
he was In hospital several weeks, He
has not yet recovered his former state
Of health.
John Campbell of the firm OF Camp
bell & Logan, stock buyers, left Mon
day night for an extended trip thru the
western states. to purchase cattle.
1t has been decided by all the Sun
day schools to celebrate Christmas in
the old fashioned way, with a tree and
Santa Claus, also a program. All the
Sunday schools are at work getting in
readiness for tho event.
Mrs. Frank Childs and Mrs Judson
Lane. of Masonvile, are visiting among
Traer relatives. They are nieces of
Mrs. Charles Morse.
Traer has not been so free from dis
ease for many years past as it has this
winter. Now there is little or prac-
tically no sickness, and no contagious
diseases
The First National bank of Traer
broke its record the past week. Its
total footings passed the half million
mark.
Andrew Balfour, an old gentleman
20 years of age, who recently under
went an operation for gangrene, and
had his limb amputated, is now recov-
ering rapidly. and is able to be about
the house on crutches.
Mrs. David Clark was expected home
from Iowa City today. Mrs. Clark was
Operated on for cancer some weeks
ago, at the university hospital.
G. w. Baker, the decorator, who re-
cently' came from chicago TO this city,
has decided to return to his former
home, and expects to leave Traer the
latter part of the week.
Mr.. Polason, of Denver, Col, is here
spending a fortnight with his brother
in-law, Jack. Norton. Mr.. Polason will
tour the eastern states before returning
to his home.
The Eastern Star chapter Of this
city elected the following officers for
the ensuing year: Worthy matron, Mrs.
Blanche Steffen; worthy patron, DR..
A. A. Crabbe; associate matron, Mrs.
Norman Morrison; conductress, Mrs.
Jack Norton; associate conducuess,
Mrs. Howard b. Everett: secretary,
Mrs. Ida Nauerth; treasurer, Mrs. D..
p. Baker. After the election of Off
GERS, banquet supper was served at
Currents restaurant.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-12-09

Waterloo has exceeded the record of
$2000000 expended for public improve
ments IN twelve months. The present
record was made in spite of the bust
ness depression consequent upon the
conduct of a presidential campaign,
and a financial furry which seriously
affected other sections of the coun-
try.
A conservative estimate Of the popu-
lation Of the city at the present time,
is between $4,000 and $4,000. There is
in the city a school population of
1854 and at the last general registra-
ton, total of $500 names were placed
on the poll books, indicating popula-
ton in excess of 25,000.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-12-09
IMMENSE WELD OF CORN.
Webster County Man Has Farm Pro-
ducinq 100 Bushels Per Acre.

Fort Dodge, Dec. 9.-August Kolb
has ten acres of corn that will yield
100 bushels to the. acre Farmers of
Webster county, can you beat 1t? Ac-
cording to Mr.. Kolb. this yield has
taken five years to produce thru the
mixing of three brands of corn and the
culling of the best seed corn from each
years crop.
At the market price prevailing to-
day, Mr. Kolb would receive so cents
per bushel or $50 per acre. But he
will receive more than that per acre
if he sells all Of it for seed corn. A
price of $3.50 per bushel is quoted for
seed corn.
The varieties that Mr.. Kolb has used
are the Longfelow. the Gold Dust and
one other not ascertained. So far, he
holds the record
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-12-09
MAMMOTH CALICO CORN BEST.
Trial Field Raised by Manus GaIIag
her, Farmer Near Rockwell.

Special to Times Republican.
Rockwell, Dec 9-The mammoth
calico corn is the "only kind" accord
ing to claims made by Manus Gallag-
her, farmer living near Rockwell. Mr..
Gallagher says that a trial field Of his,
netted him for the season just passed,
a crop of ninety bushels per acre. He
also clailxs that this variety natures
three weeks earlier than the ordinary
dent species generally raised. Certain
especially desirable feeding qualities
add to the great desirability Of this
corn. Mr.. Gallagher says.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-12-09
Sequel to Muscatine Elopement
is a Fight and Attempt at
Self Destruction
TWO SHORT WEEKS OF BLISS
John Nioewanner Finds His Youthful
Bride in Arms of Another Man
Gives Rival Beating and Then
Seeks to Destroy Himself by Eating
Poisoned Candy.
to rimes-Republlcan.

Special to Times Republican.
Muscatine, Dec. 9.-As sequel to
his marriage of two weeks with Is
year-old girl, John Nicewanner, of this
city, took poison last evening. Only
prompt medical attention saved his
life.
The young people ran away to be
married Monday night Nicewanner
came upon his wife in the embrace OF
a voung man at the Rock Island depot.
He terribly assaulted the offender and
cleaned out a bunch of young fellows
who were looking on. He tried to end
his troubles by eating poisoned candy.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-12-09
INSPECTION AT MASON. CITY.
Party Of Northwestern Officials Max
ing Tour Over Division.

Special to Times Republican.
Mason City, Dec. "a party Of
Northwestern officials, including Cen
eral Manager Gardner and Assistant
General Manager Ashton, of Chicago,
were in the city yesterday, inspecting
the shops and roundhouse They left
this morning with Division iSuperin-
tendent Mccarthy, for tour Of in
spection over the division. The party
Of officials came here from an inspec-
ton trip over the Dakota divisions.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-12-09
LEAVES DAUGHTER OVER 80.
Mrs. Charlotte Harvey, Deceased,
Probably Oldest Woman in Iowa.

Special to Times Republican.
Washington, Dec. 9.--Mrs. Charlotte
Harvey, one of the oldest If not the
oldest, woman in the state, is dead at
the home of her son, Lafayette Stout,
near Brighton, in the western part of
this county. Deceased was 81 years, Z
months and IA days old. She was born
in West Virginia in 1911, and came
here in 1887, residing on the place or
near it ever since her arrival. De-
ceased was three times married, sur
viving all her husbands. She was the
mother Of four children, three living,
all over sixty years Of age, and the
Oldest daughter, resident of West
Virginia. is past SO. Her maiden name
was Carter.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-12-09
NEW MASTER MECHANIC.
Second Change in Officials Of st. Paul
e. Des Moines Road.

Special to Times Republican.
Iowa Falls, Dec. 9--Another and the
second change in the official heads Of
the ST. Paul & Des Moines road has
Just taken place, this time the change
affecting the operating department of
the line f. e. DoNey, who came here
from the Illinois Central at Waterloo,
to become master mechanic, is sue
ceeded by j. Fl. Stubs. Mr.. Stubbs Is
an old 5, c, r. & N. man, and for
merly resided at Cedar Rapids. For
some time past, he has been with the
Kansas City Southern.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-12-09
g1iias HseFahhaas aIkrslrana,1 ay 9rrrmbrr 3 1908

who lives at ST Paul, Mimi, left for
Los Angeles Immediately.
Roy Johnson has resigned his posi-
ton at the Raper restaurant. and left
recently for Clarion, where he has a
similar position.
After visit with her brother, AL
Rowe, and family. Mrs. Cooper re-
turned to her home at Clear Lake,
Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. w. Roger are en-
joying visit from their daughter,
Miss Letha Roger who is employed at
Waterloo.
William Thomas, of AclSley, is Wis
itlng his son, H. o. Thomas, and fam
lily.
Mrs. p D. Wilhelm Is the guest of
friends at ST Louis, and Moberly, Mo.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-12-09
OVER 1000 FOWLS EXHIBITED.
Many Visitors at North Iowa Poultry
Show, at Mason City.

Special to Times Republican.
Mason City, Dec. 9.--The twelfth an
nual show of the North Iowa Poultry
association, opened in this city yester-
day, with over 1000 fowls on exhibit
ton, Many ut-of-town people are
in the city today, for the occasion,
and most Of them plan to stay over
until Friday, to hear the lecture on the
of the raising of pure bred
poultry, which will be delivered at the
show by Professor Pierce, of the poul-
try department, In the Iowa State col
lege at Ames. Exhibitors at the show,
are from all over northern Iowa and
southern Minnesota A total of 5000 in
prizes is to be given to the winners.
A. B. Shaner, of Lanark, ILL.,, Is the
judge Of the show.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-12-09
VETERAN OF TWO WARS.
Wesley Benner, Aged Resident of clea
Lake, Buried Tuesday.

Clear Lake, Dec. 9.-Wesley Benner,
a veteran of the Mexican and civil
wars and one of the oldest residents
of Cerro Gordo county, was buried from
the M. e. church, Rev. Mr.. Basset Of
ficiating. Wesley Benner was "a years
of age and had lived in Cerro Gordo
county for over thirty years. Until he
moved to Clear Lake twelve years ago
he lived on a farm in Union township.
He was married twice and has sur
vived his second wife and several
children of his first marriage. He
had been in hale health and his death
came as a sudden shock to. those of
his family.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-12-09
ROGERS NOW IN CANADA.
Silk Thief Flees the Country
With Paramour,

Waterloo, Dec. 9.-Harry Rogers and
his paramour, Daisy Lee. are safely
across the barber and are now circu-
lating among the icicles of Canada
Things evidently grew too hot for tho
couple in this section and they have
flown to a cooler climate. After his
release in Waterloo Rogers went to
Waverly and asked Daisy to meet him
there They evidently continued north
for the Lacrosse authorities received
a letter from Rogers stating urgent
business called him to Canada.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-12-09
WATERLOO EXCEEDS RECORD.
Over 100000 Expended for Improve
ments in Past Twelve Months.

OVeF 3S,ouO,VVV EXPENDED Tor Improve
ments in Past Twelve Months.
Srcrtal to Times Republican.
Waterloo, Dec. 9.-The Courier will
tonight publish a compilation Of the
improvements made in the city of Wa
terloo during the past year The cost
of the improvements, including both
private and public expenditures.
amounts to $2,o75,14
The private homes erected during the
year numbered 27S as compared to 276
during the year 1907 The cost of all
private improvements was $1,0S1, 275,
while the public improvements required
an expenditure of $535, S65.46. The pub
lie service corporations expended
s3S3,ooo for improvements and en-
largements, during the past twelve
months. Seventy five thousand dollars
was expended in improving Highland
-Waterloo's first restricted residence
district
This is the first year since 1898 that
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-12-09
Items From Hampton.
Times Republican.

Special 10 IInes-Kepup11cd11.
Hampton, Dec. Sword was re-
ceived here from Los Angeles, Cal, an
the serious illness of w. j.
Stonebraker, a former Hampton resi-
dent. He had been ailing for some
time, and since he went to California
several weeks ago. his condition had
grown worse, and his recovery is
doubtful. A son, j. E. ,Stonebraker.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-12-09
Almost Gave Himself Away.

Laffan-"You suffer from cold feet
in the winter time? There isn't any
necessity for that. Battle them in cold
water every morning, and-"
Grofat-"Great Scott. I haven't the
time for. -er-I mean I've tried that,
and it didn't do any good"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-12-09
SUES FOR A MILLION.
Des Moines Man Also Asks That the
State Prosecute His Case.

State Prosecute His Case.
Des Moines, Dec. 9.-B. F. 'Loos, once
a candidate for mayor as trust
buster, but later convicted Of per-
jury, today brought suit i'll the name
of the state for S1,0OO,O00 damages
against Pension Agent Wilcox, B. G..
Hopkins, Fl. r. Howell and w. D..
Skinner, leading insurance men, charg-
ing them with maintaining an insur-
ance trust, and asking for an injunc-
ton to prevent them carrying on the
business further Loos served a notice
upon Attorney General Byers and
County Attorney DeGraff directing
them to prosecute the case. He is a
former insurance writer.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-12-09
Venezuelan Horror.

Tourist Gin Caracas)-"Did President
Castro take any of his officers with
him when he went to Europe?"
American Resident-"Yes, it is sus-
pected that he took big loot along"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-12-09

That You Want the Plumber,
and when you do, kindly remember
our address. That is, If you want a
thorough job. done by experts who
use only the best materials and charge
only reasonable prices-in spite of the
professional jokers who would make
plumbers weather. than bankers. II
we can only get rich in the enjoyment
Of plenty of satisfied patrons. we shall
be more than satisfied.
sucHANAN-soue CO.
20 North csntsr s..
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-12-09
iowa Falls Lodge Election.

Special to Times Republican.
Iowa Fails, Dec. 9.-The members o.
Charles Payne post, G. A. R., have
elected the following officers for the
coming year. and they will be installed
at the first meeting in january:
Commander-A. ]. Bowman.
Senior vice commander-T. C. Kicks
Junior vice commander-C. NJ. Hunt
ley.
Surgeon-Dr. F. j. Evans.
Chaplain-J. G. Hartman.
Quartermaster-J. II. Smallridge.
Officer of the day-H. w. Utech.
Guard-George H. Ross.
Color bearer-E F. Bedford.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-12-09

All the Iowa apples now being dis
played at the state capitol here at the
meeting of the state horticultural So
ciety by fruit raisers from all parts of
the state. will be shipped to Council
Bluffs next week to be entered in the
fruit contest of National horticultural
congress to be in session there from
De-. Ia to 10.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-08-27
The
General Demand

of the Well-Informed of the World has
always been for simple, pleasant
and efficient liquid laxative remedy of
known value; a laxative which physi-
clans could sanction for family use
because It's component parts are
known to them to be wholesome and
truly beneficial in effect, acceptable
to the system and gentle, yet prompt,
in action.
In supplying that demand with its
excellent combination of Syrup of
Figs and Elixir of SIENNA, the Cali
fornia Fig Syrup Co. proceeds along
ethical lines and relies on the merits
of the laxative for its remarkable
success.
That is one of many reasons why
Syrup of Figs and Elixir of SIENNA is
given the preference by the Well
Informed. To get its beneficial effects
always buy the genuine-manufac-
tured by the California Fig Syrup Co.,
only, sand for sale by all , leading
druggists. Price fifty cents per bottle.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-08-27
of claimants for the wheels, but still
there are many Of them left.
Japan to Welcome Tars.

Toxic, Aug. 27.--A mass meeting of
business men, both native and for
eign, was held today to raise funds
and complete plans for the reception
of the American fleet in Japanese
waters in October. Admiral viscount
Ito, chief Of the naval general staff,
is a member Of the reception COM
mittee. The commercial interests Of
Toxic will cooperate with those Of
Yokohama in the entertainment Of
the fleet at the latter city. It is es-
timated that 100000 will be needed
to defray expenses, and consider
able portion Of this sum has already
been subscribed
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-08-27
BRYAN ON THE BANK ISSUE.
Topeka VIII Listen to Address on
Political Issues.

Topeka, Kan, Aug. 27.-William
]. Bryan will deliver one of the prln-
cipal speeches Of his campaign here
today, the subject selected being the
guarantee Of bank deposits as enun-
ciated in the party platform.
Mr.. Bryan considers this issue a
highly important and vital one and
believes that 1t will appeal to thou
sands of republican and independent
voters. It is stated that a movement
has been set on foot to form ma
tlonal campaign organization of per-
sons who have lost money through
bank failures.
Democrats from all parts of Kan
sas began pouring into the capital
this morning to greet the candidate
and the Nebraskan will be given a
great ovation when he appears on
the platform to deliver his address.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-08-27
Why James Lee Got We'll

Everybody in GAINESVILLE, O., knows
Mrs. Mary Lee. of rural route s. She
writes: my husband. James Lee,
firmly believes he owes his life to the
use Of DR.. Kings New Discovery. His
lungs were so severely affected that
consumption seemed inevitable, when
a friend recommended New Discovery.
We tried It. and its use has restored
him to perfect health" DR.. Kings
New Discovery is the King OF throat
and lung remedies. For coughs and
colds It has no equal The first dose
gives relief. Try 1t. Sold under
guarantee at Tallman G Co.'s drug
store. soc and s1.00. Trial bottle
free.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-08-27
Shortage in "Plebes."

Washington, Aug. 27.-There will
be a great shortage in the crop OF
"plebes" at the Annapolis naval acad-
emy when the fall term convenes in
October. The fourth class at the
academy usually has about 300 men,
bers, but this year 1t will be only a
little over 200. A large number of
appointees failed to qualify or pre-
pare themselves in time, and this ac-
counts for the reduced number.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-08-27
EIGHT YOUNG BOYS
ARE BICYCLE THIEVES

The Yakima Republic tells the fol-
lowing story of a gang of eight young
boys aged from 10 to 10, of that city,
who had erected crude bicycle re-
pair shop from railroad ties and had
collected wagon load of stolen
wheels and parts of wheels and were
carrying on a repair and bicycle trad
ing shop. The Republic says:
A great roundup was performed
last night at II o'clock by Sheriff
Edwards, Deputy Sheriff Grant and
City officers Story. Gilmore and Grant
who, guided by Harry Perras and
Napoleon Revoir, who had been up
on the carpet earlier in the day,
went to a cache located a few feet
from the house of the Kohlmorgans,
on South Front street, opposite the
stockyards, and found there a BIZ
cycle repairing shop built of ties,
which has been the scene of opera
tions for the gang of eight boys
whose names are printed at the head
of the column.
In this shop, which was equipped
with lathes, emery wheels, vises and
a full stock of paints, there was
found no less than seven wheels in
order, and fully a dozen more in va
rious stages of repair, besides extra
tires, frames, handlebars, and in short
material of every conceivable kind
applying to a wheel, the whole Of!
which made wagon load which
was carted up to the sheriff's office.
Box Of Extra Parts.
Included in the Heterogeneous as
sortment of wheels and extra parts,
which fill two rooms and part of a
third at the sheriff's headquarters
this morning, is a big box of tools of
all sorts, among which are even in
cluded several auto pumps.
Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Tay-
lor lost about s25 worth of tools,
which we're all brand new, several
weeks ago, which belonged to his new
motorcycle, but this bunch was not
in the lot of stuff found yesterday.
All today there has been a string
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-08-27
Richmond Synagogue.

Richmond, Va, Aug. 27.-With
deeply impressive rites of the ancient
Jewish church and imposing Masonic
ceremonies, the cornerstone Of the
new synagogue Of the congregation
Of Kenneseth Israel will be laid this
afternoon. Orthodox Jews from
many other cities have come to Rich
mond to attend the exemplification, OF
an ancient ritual never before wit
messed in the Old Dominion.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-08-27
A Boon 10 Elderly People.

Most elderly people have some kid
ney or bladder disorder that is both
painful and dangerous. FoIey's Kid
ney Remedy has proven a boon to
many elderly people, as it stimulates
the urinary organs, corrects irregu-
larlties and tones up the whole sys-
TEN. Commence taking Foley's Kid
ney Remedy at once and be vigorous
Pendleton Drug Company.