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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-03-18
TOO MUCH FOR THE sHoPMAN.

A wag, sauntering quietly along a
street the other day, was accosted by
a man who stammered.
"Can you t-t-tell me where ! may
g-g-get some g-g-g-g-good t-t-tin
t-t-t-tacks?"
Certainly" replied the wag. "You
turn down this street on your left,
then turn again to your left, and that
will bring you to the best hardware
shop in the town, where you'll be sure
to get them"
The stammerer continued his way.
The wag, walking down the street, en-
tered the aforesaid hardware shop. and
proceeded as follows:
"Have you any g-g-g-good t-t-tin
t-t-t-t-tacks?
Eyes, SIR" said the obliging shop
man, producing his best, after some
rummaging.
"Are you sure th-th.these are
g-g-good ones?"
Eyes, sir, the best chat are made"
"Are th-th-the heads g-g-good and
strong?"
Eyes, sir"
"Have they g-g-got s-s-s-s-sharp
p-p-p-points?"
Eyes, SIR
"Well, p-p-p-please s-s-s-sit on them
t-t-till come back, will you?" he said,
making bolt for the door.
Presently the unlucky stammerer,
having described square, arrived at
the hardware shop, and, entering,
asked, innocently: "Have YOU any
g-g-good t-ttin t-t-t-tacks-" When he
recovered, he asked. in somewhat
dazed fashion, whether the house had
fallen on him, or II it was simply I'M
explosion.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-03-18
SUES c. { N. ".
Nevada Man Seeks to Recover 1899
eecause Mail Sack Thrown From
Train Hit Him-George N. Fowler
the Plaintiff.

Special to Times Republican.
Nevada, March 1S.-Alleging care
lessness in the operation of their trains
George N. Fowler has filed case in
the office of the clerk of the district
court in which he asks the Chicago u
Northwestern Railway Co. to pay him
damages in the sum of s1,999 for in
juries which he received by being
struck by mail sack thrown from
No. 10, the fast mail train, while on
the depot platform April 20. last year.
In his petition Mr.. Fowler says that
he had just stepped out of the door
of the depot upon the platform iatend-
ed for the use of the public when the
train shot by at the rate of sixty miles
an hour, in direct violation of the city
ordinances and statutes of the state.
The sack was thrown without regard
to where it struck. He was knocked
down and injured about the limbs,
back and shoulder. He has never
been able to use his right arm since
and considers that he is permantly in
jured.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-03-18
COURT ISSUES ORDER PosTPoN-
ING ARRANGEMENT UNTIL
APRIL.
GIVEN INTO CUSTODY
STATE PRISON WARDEN
Court Order Admits WapeIIo County
Jail is Unsafe Place for Prisoners
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Set for
April Term of court-News of the
State.

Special to Times Republican.
Ottumwa, March 1s.-The following
order signed by the official hand of the
court, placed the stamp of authority
on the previous announcement that the
negro murderer of Miss Clara Rosan
would not come to this city until next
month.
Now on this 18th day of March,
1909. it appearing to the court that 1t
will be unsafe for the sheriff to bring
the defendant, John Junkin to Ottum
wa for arraignment at this term of
court. and that the county Jail of Wap-
clio county is an unsafe place in which
to contine the defendant pending he
time his case is reached for trial,
1T is therefore ordered that the ar
raignment of the defendant be deferred
until the April. 1903, term of this court.
unless the defendant demands an car
lier hearing.
1T is further ordered that the war;
den of the state penitentiary at TT.
Madison, Iowa, be and he is hereby di-
rected and authorized to receive said
John Junlin into custody and to con-
fine him in said prison until such time
as he may be called by the sheriff Of
this county for arraignment and trial
in this court at such place as the court
may order.
Signed this 10th day of March.
IN A. ROBERTS, Judge"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-03-18

been seriously Ill of pneumonia, is re-
covering likewise the 10-year- old
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Will Burg
hart Both are now considered out of
danger. The condition of Edith, 10
year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs
Frank Wilson, i'll with typhoid fever
is somewhat more encouraging. altho
she is still very weak. Carl Cohrt, Ill
with diphtheria is in a precarious con-
dition. Mrs. Charles Stlvely, north of
town. who has been seriously ill with
the same disease. is recovering slowly.
Mrs Alex Carpenter still continues
very i'll with heart trouble, at the home
of her aunt. Miss Flora Wilson. l. B.
Atkins is slowly improving, but is not
yet able to be up. The condition of
DIR. Swan, who was stricken recently
with u paralytic stroke, is far from en-
couraging, and his chances for recov-
cry are very limited. His pulpit is be-
ing filled by supplies.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-03-18

bridges and other public places within
such municipality. Such ordinance
shall be prima facia reasonable, but
upon complaint by any such public
utility or other qualified compliments
as provided in section 20 of this act,
a hearing shall be had as in this act
provided, and IL the commission shall
find such ordinance unreasonable, the
same shall be void.
"2. To Require by ordinance any
public utility to make such additions
and extensions to it's physical plant
within such municipality as shall be
reasonable and necessary In the inter-
ests of the public, and to designate the
location and nature of all such addi-
lions and extensions. the time within
which the same must be completed,
and all conditions under which they
must be constructed, subject to re-
view, however, as provided in SUBJ
division of this section.
"3. To provide penalties for non
compliance with any ordinance adopted
pursuant to the provisions of this Sec
ton.
81. No ordinance granting fran
chise or changing or amending
franchise shall be valid unless the
same shall be approved by a majority
of the electors of such municipality
voting thereon at a general biennial
election, municipal election, or
special election. Nothing herein shall
be construed as depriving any munich
pality of any power now possessed by
it except such as are expressly re-
pealed by, or are inconsistent with
this act"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-03-18
The Traer News.

Especial to I1meS-RepuDlcan.
Traer, March 1s.-William Roberts.
for many years colored barber of
this city, has decided to quit work, ind
has rented his brick building on Main
street, formerly used by him as a bar
Der shop and living rooms, to e. Frank
lin. The living rooms will be rem 3D.
eled and fixed up for bath rooms. Mr..
Roberts and family have purchased the
old Vorba restaurant property on Main
street, owned by j. G. Roushar of Gear
ing. They will remodel and fix up the
same for dwelling purposes.
At meeting of the school board,
held Tuesday evening, M. HI. Howard
was elected president of the board for
another year, and r. J. Morrison was in
stalled as new officer to succeed John
Steffen, Sr. The necessity of an addi-
tional room and teacher for next years
work was thoroughly discussed and a
committee was selected to look after
the matter.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albright, of Nichols,
have rented the John Keith property,
in north Traer, and will move here
within short time. Mrs. Albright will
be remembered as Miss Ruby, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. George Winters, of this
place. Mr. Albright has been forced
to give up his position as station agent
at Nichols, on account of poor health.
Mike ,Caslaska, seven miles south of
Traer, was taken to Cedar Rapids and
placed in Mercy hospital. Mr.. Caslaska
has been in a critical condition the
past several days.
Miss Grace Armstrong, bookkeeper
for the Traer Mutual Telephone Com
pany, is quite sick at the John Nc
Alpine home, threatened with appendi-
citis.
On Tuesday afternoon large COM
pany of friends gathered at the T. f.
filled baskets, to helcp Mr.. Clark cele-
brate his SOth birthday.
j. B. Strawn is now resident of
Howard township, having moved from
John Towards farm, north of town, to
the William Mock forty. His family
have been stopping in town at the home
OF his wife's parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
John Otterman, on account OF illness,
his children having had repeated at
tacks of tonsilitis.
A. Gates, the veteran drayman, Is
confined to his home by a severe at
tack of grip.
Mrs. w. j. Ladd was hostess to a
large company of lady friends at her
SPACIOUS home In west Traer. Tuesday
afternoon, complimentary to Mrs.
George Laid. The latter and children,
expect to leave soon for North Dakota,
to reside, where her husband is in
charge Of ranch. They have been
residents Of Traer for the past twenty
five years.
The little daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Levi Wentz, north OF town, who has
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-03-18
Elyina Yacht For | inton.

Sir Thomas Upton, in letter to
friends in Milwaukee, declared that he
will soon take to the air instead of
trying to conquer America ut the
yachting game. 1t is limited that he
may offer a trophy for supremacy in
navigation Of the air, which will give
Britannia chance to compete with
America on even forms.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-03-18
WESLEY LODGE CELEBRATES.
Success Lodge No. 1874, l. o. o. F.
Twenty-six Years Old.


Twenty six Years Old.
Special to Times Republican.
Wesley, March 1s.-The members OF
celebrated the twenty-sixth anniver-
sary Of their lodge Tuesday night. Wis
ting brethren and their wives were
here from Garner, Britt, Corwith, Ger
mania. iSWea City, Bancroft, Burt, AL
coma and Luverne, about 100 in all
L. w. White, grand master, of Wood
bine. was present, and was the chief
speaker OF the evening. His address
was considered by all present as be-
ing the best along the line Of Odd
fellowship they ever heard. Rev. Har-
wood, Of Wesley, gave the address of
welcome, which, was responded to by
Rev. Ed Blockford, Of Algona.
A w. Schmalle. of Garner, also gave
a short address. The vocal music rem
dered by, our, home talent was first
class, and was ,epcored each time by
the appreciative audience. The Mason
City orchestra gave a number of Sc
lections turnout the evening. At $3.50
a banquet was served by the Wesley
Rebekahs, and at a late hour, all
started for home, feeling that every
thing from start to finish was a grand
success.
Grand Master L. w. White went
from here to Emmetsburg, where he
will hold a special meeting with the
Emmetsburg Oddfellows. -
Prof. C. L. Sherman, who has been
at the head of our schools for the past
two years, has been selected for next
year at a raise in salary of 81 per
month over what he is now receiving.
Professor Sherman has given the best
of satisfaction here, and the patrons
are all pleased to know that he is to
be retained another year.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-03-18
WIFE WAS CRUEL.
Ames Man, Driven from Home, Wants
Divorce,

Special to Times-Republican.
Nevada, March 1S.-Insisting that
his life and health are endangered by
living with his wife, Elva A. Mathews.
M. N. Mathews, a resident Of Ames, Is
in the courts asking a decree of di-
vorce. Mathews alleges that he was
married to his wife in Boone in 1902
and continued to live with her until the
early part Of February, 1909, except at
such time as he was driven from his
home by the extreme cruelty OF his
wife
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-03-18
PIANO TUNERS.
AUcTIoN

Now as spring is about here, is the
time to sell your city property at pub
lie auction, as we have lots of buyers
for city property. Remember this is
the way to clean up and realize ready
money for your property. Remember
make real estate and merchandise a
specially and understand the business
It will pay you to see me before SELL
ing. Twenty seven acres improved,
close to city, for rent.
M. M. KENDALL,
Woodbury. building, MarshaIItown, la.
'Phones 81 and 457 Red.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-23
COOK QUIZZED BY
 NEWSPAPER MEN
tcoNTINUED FROM PAGE 11

(CONTINUED FROM PAGE n he said, and was entitled to relate how 1t had been carried out.
 Questions to Cook.
 Some of the more important questions put to pr. Cook during the interview, and his replies thereto, follow:
 Q. Did anything ever occur in the life of yourself and Mir. Peary that would create an enmity or bitterness between you? A. Not that l know of
 O. Would you be willing to meet Peary in a debate when he gets here2 A. As far as l am concerned the Peary incident is closed MT. Peary is not the dictator of my affairs, and 1 do not care to say anything further about him.
 o. Did you know MT. Whitney when you met him on your return to Etah? A. No he introduced himself.
 o. What caused you to have such conf dence in MT. Whitney that you intrusted your instruments to him? A. l know nm by name and circumstances that arose while I was with him justified my conh- dence I gave him the instruments to bring back because l thought they would be less liable to injury on board his Ves- sel than if I took them across glaciers and rough ice-covered country.
 Opinion Of Henson.
 o. What is your opinion of the story told by the negro Henson of the informa- ton he obtained from your two Eskimos? A. Well, the Eskimos were bound down by me not to tell anyone where they had been. I should like you to have Henson here and cross-question him yourself Henson's testimony is entirely founded on hearsay.
 O. Knowing that ship was coming south this summer for Whitney, why did you not wait for that ship and come di- rect to New York instead of going to South Greenland and sailing for Copeh- hagen? A I knew that the Danish gov ernment ship would get me home before Whitneys ship.
 Instruments Used.
 o. What instruments did you have with you from Cape Thomas Hubbard and back? A. Sextant, artificial horizon, three
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-23
P|G IRON DEMAND
 IS VERY ACTIVE
Large Sales Are Reported And
 Prices Are Advancing
PRODUCTION IS GROWING
In Finished Materials tAs Pressure on the Mills Is Severe and Prom ises for Delivery Are
 Being Extended.

Cleveland, O.. September 22.-(Special)- The Iron Trade Review tomorrow will say:
 The demand for pig iron is extremely active. Large tonnages are being pur- chased and pri ;es are advancing rapidly. Although the actual requirements for consumption are undoubtedly very large, it may be seriously doubted whether some prices now quoted are not too high.
 In the south the market is headed for SIS for delivery during the first half In the east basic has been sold within few cents of $19, and in the valley SIS has been paid for Bessemer.
 These and other instances may be cited as typical of high quotations now prevail ing in all parts of the country and on all grades of pig iron. On the other hand it may be stated the pig iron production IS steadily increasing and that many furn- aces are holding back large tonnages awaiting still further price advances. The Steel corporation has not yet ordered, and it is understood to be having trouble in getting the desired tonnage at a satisfac- tory price. The Lackawanna Steel com pany has been a prominent figure in the market having purchased 10000 tons from one interest and arranged with another company for 25,ooo tons on a conversion deal.
 In the Pittsburg district alone the sales of the week on all grades of pig iron are estimated at 75,000 tons.
 It now seems almost certain that ship ment of Lake Superior ore this year will exceed those of the previous record year, 1907, when over 42, ,00O000 tons were shipped.
 In finished materials the pressure on the mills is more severe, and promises for delivery are, in many cases, being ex- tended.
 Orders taken by the American Bridge company during the past week for struc- tural material amounted to 5000 tons, while contracts awarded Independent in- terests foot up 13,0OO tons.
 About 20,000 tons of plates and shapes will be required for the Lake freighters. Actual orders for cars are not numerous, but it Is estimated that contracts for about 200O0 will soon be made. Deliveries on plates and shapes now range from three to four months from many mills.
 The demand for sheets is very heavy and prices have been advanced Coke prices are firm and advancing rapidly. The bidding on the scrap to be shipped from the Isthmian canal, estimated at about 100000 tons in three years, discloses a wide variance, the bids ranging from $7.N to $1S.S0. The contract has not been awarded. A shipment of scrap from Ger many is due to arrive at an early date.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-23
APPRENTICE GLASS
 FOR LIBRARY WORK
BEING CONDUCTED IN CARNEGIE LIBRARY AT TALLADEGA-MUR DER TRIAL CONCLUDED-THE SCHOOLS OPENED.

Talladega, September 2.-(Special. .)-An apprentice class for library work is being conducted at the local Carnegie lib- rary and will continue during the winter. The instruction consists of library methods and a course of literary studies preparing the student for effectual serv- Ice in the large libraries of the country.
 The jury in the murder case of Zack Stockdale, who killed another negro by striking him on the head with a rock, de- liberated on the case about three hours and brought in a verdict shortly after dark yesterday evening reducing the charge to murder in the second degree and giving the defendant 15 years in the peni- tentiary.
 The committee heretofore appointed to pass on the prize acre of corn grown in Talladega county is called to meet here next Saturday to declare who Is the win ner. One man will score 100 bushels to the acre, and the winner will have to beat this yield to get the prize. Competition has been keen, and the effort no doubt will result in far better corn crops for the county next year.
 The Coosa River Baptist association will hold it's seventy sixth annual conven- tion today at Winterboro, this county, Three churches are hosts-the Alpine Mount Ida and Winterboro Baptist churches-all of them containing hospit- able, wel-to-do members who know how to provide for the inner man. The intro ductory sermon. will be preached by the Rev. J. W. Vesey. The missionary sermon will be delivered by the Rev. James D. Gwaltney. A large attendance is expected.
 The local schools are opening pro- pitiously with a larger number of pupils than ever before. Thirty-three new board CTS in the Alabama Synodical college crowd this institution almost to its board ing capacity About 800 pupils appeared for enrolment at the Northside city school. The Graham or Southside city school is full. The state schools all had increased number of students to enter. Talladega college has about 800 pupils.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-23
HAULAGE SECTION
 DECLARED ILLEGAL
JUDGE ALFoRD OF MOBILE HANDS FULLER BILL ANOTHER 6loW-NoT REASONABLE FIX. EXCISE OF POLICE POWERS,

Mobile, September 22.-In the inferior criminal court today Judge Jules B. AL ford declared section 24 of the celebrated fuiler prohibition bill, which prevents the transportation of liquors for delivery from one person to another. imperative and discharged Louis Barley and Matthew Sooy, who were arrested here on Satur- day last with wagons on which were bar fels of whisky and beer and which they claimed they had obtained from a railroad depot.
 Judge Afford in his opinion, which is very brief, said that the law or that DOT ton of 1t referred to- was not reasonable exercise Of police powers. He based his decision on one recently rendered by Judge Sayre or the supreme court in the case of Eidge vs. City of Bessemer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-23
Valuable Item
 for Men

It is certain that the southern climate and malarial conditions do much to weaken the capacity and strength of the majority of. people, but especially of menv Certain 1t Is too, that a powerful, bitter tonic for the nerves and blood is needed
 Health and strength hitherto unknown will be felt surging in rich red blood through the ar teries and veins and life's great est ambitions may be realized as never before, if the following special treatment is followed by those men and women, too, who are stricken with that most dread ed of all affiictions, nervous ex- haustion, accompanied With such symptoms as extreme nervous ness, insomnia, cold extremities, melanch olia, headache es. constipa- ton and dyspepsia, kidney trou- disasters, timidity in venturing and general inability to act naturally at all times as other people do. Lack of boise and equilibrium in men is a constant source of embarrassment even when the public least suspects it. For the benefit of those who d ing health and all the happiness accompanying if, the following home treatment Is. given. It con- tains no opiates of habit-form- ing drugs whatever. Mix 1t at home and no one will be the wiser as to your aff1iction.
 The treatment is simple, thor ough and correct. Leading drug gists supply the main tinctures, extracts and essences in one ounce bottles. ready to mix. Get three ounces syrup sarsaparilin compound, mix with one ounce compound fluid balmort, and stand two hours. Add one ounce compound essence cardiol, and one ounce tincture cadomene compound fnot cardamom). Sh ake we'll and take teaspoonful after each meal and one at bedtime.
 The ingredients are used for various prescriptions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-23

Ocean Steamship company, to run be- tween Savannah and New York. Expres- sions of appreciation for thus naming the boat have been wired by Mayor Teague, President Fred s. Ball of the Commercial club and Nathan Lobman, president of the Chamber of Commerce. It is sug- gested that if the boat should be fin- tshed in flood time of the Alabama river 1t might be brought around by the Ala bama river to Montgomery to receive the service. At any rate, delegation of bus- mess men will sec the christening.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-23
Postoffice Is Robbed.

Beaumont, Tex, September 22-The re- port reached this city today that the postoffice safe at Oakdale was blown open some time yesterday morning. Nitroglycerin was used to effect an entrance. While no statement was given out by the postmaster, it is said that about s10OO was secured, together with registered letters and several packages. On account of the heavy storm pre- vailing at the time the burglars were able to work undisturbed. There is no clue
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-23
Supreme Officers Elected.

Indianapolis, September 22-In the election this evening of officers of the supreme lodge of the Knights and Ladies of Honor, in session here, the supreme protector and the supreme secretary changed places. s. B. Watts of Indian apolis, who has been supreme protec- tor since the death of l.. B. Lockard, became supreme secretary, and George D. Watts of Indianapolis. who has held the latter position for six years, being unanimously elected supreme protector. D. N. Harris of Dallas, Tex, was elect ed supreme sentinel.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-23
JEFFERSON PAYS
 FOURTH OF TAXES County Pays On Nearly S6,- 100000 Assessments GOVERNOR PAYS TRIBUTE Conner Wires Minneapolis Paper on Death of Governor Johnson--Mo-
 bile Liquor cases-Evans'
 Friends Confident.
GOVERNOR PAYS TRIBUTE

Montgomery. September 22.-(spe- cial.) .)-As usual Jefferson county makes a great showing in values in tax returns. The county figures for intangible assessments, of which the state figures were printed yesterday, show that Jefferson will pay on $6,77O,- 74S, by far the largest. of any in the state, or any several. Choctaw county Is left out having no franchises that can be reached by the law, there being no public utility corporation in the county. The full list follows:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-23
Harmony in Convention.

Rochester. September 22.-Receipts for railroad fare offered by delegates as col lateral for taxes due the National As sociation of Rural Free Delivery Car rers went far today toward restoring harmony in the carriers convention here. Seats had been refused delegates from nine states. The delinquents deposited the receipts and agreed to pay the tax.