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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-12-31
Pacific Fleet to B. Divided.

Washington. Dec. S1.--On account OF
the growing Importance OF American.
interests In tho far east and the dif-
ficulty of administering the whole feet
as now constituted, the navy departs
ment has decided to divide the Pacific.
fleet into two separate fleets. 10 be
known as the Asiastic feet Rnd the Pas
ciiic nect.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-12-31
SPECIAL GUESTS BY PROXY.
Cummins and Hull Impersonated at
Des Moines Press Club Banquet.

Des Moines Dec. 31.-The local press
club gave novel banquet last evening
at the Savery with Senator Cummins
and Congressman Hull as special
guests. More than 100 were present
The affair was entirely non-political
and very enjoyable. The program was
made like those of the Grdiron Club
in Washington Neal Jones, clerk of
the mayor. impersonated Congressman
Hull. and Lake Young took the part of
Cummins. Both were examined and
cross examined. A number of speeches
were given.
The banquet continued until late
hour
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-12-31
stupendous Trip Pass Frauds.

st. Paul, Dec. 31.--Trip pass frauds.
in which the Great Northern Railroad
Company is said to have lost over
$200.0 900, were brought to light here In
the arrest of Paul Carbon. labor con-
tractor and saloonkeeper.
Carbon was taken into custody last
night on charge of fraudulently
transferring transportation.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-12-31
Women Burns Self to Death.

Battle Creek, Mich, Dec. 3l.-Mrs.
Charles f. Spencer, wife of railroad
engineer and mother OF. four children,
was found burned to death today after
fire had destroyed shed at the rear
of her home. The husband, who turned
in the alarm. said he was awakened by
smoke and discovered his wife's body
before calling for help. Indications
pointed to suicide.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-12-31
COOK IN WOODS, is CLAIM.
Physician Says He Had Letter From
MISSING Explorer.

Montreal, Dec. 31.-A physician who
claims to be a personal friend of DR..
Cook, but who refused to allow his
name to be made public, said that he
had received a letter from the missing
explorer, who, he says, is at a camp
owned by George Rowley, of Lawren-
tide Inn, Lake st. John district. DIR.
Cook, he said. was in excellent health
and determined to stay away from
civilization until the polar controversy
was Strengthened out.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-12-31
BOSTON PROSPERITY BIG.
Interests in Which People Have In
vested Give immense Returns.

Interests in Which People Have In
vested Give immense Returns.
Boston, Mass, Dec. 31.-Proof of the
unprecedented prosperity of interests
in which the people of this city have
invested their money will be offered
tomorrow by the disbursement Of more
than s41,OoO,OO0, representing interests
and dividends for the past six months.
This amount is the greatest distribu-
tion in the history of the city and ex-
ceeds last years payments by $14,-
2S2,S49
one million dollars will be pslid out
by the city and state In interest. The
manufacturing interests will distribute
$50, while the railroads and
other enterprises will give evidences of
general prosperity by the payment of
dividends.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-12-31
INSANE ASYLUM ABUSES.
lntoIerabIe Conditions at OkIahom a
State Institution Reported.

State Institution Reported
Guthrie, Okla. Dec. 31.--Intolerable
conditions have been found at the state
insane asylum at Fort Supply by Miss
Kate Barnard, state commissioner of
charities and corrections, who has sub
mitted special report to Governor
Haskell.
Lack of heating facilities, negligence
on the part of the superintendent, un-
sanitary conditions. unframed nurses
and attendants and instances of i'll
treatment of patients are cited.
The report says that little or no at
tention has been given to the cure oc
patients and that they are considered
as guilty persons sent there to be
punished.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-12-31
Presidential Party Return. Homo.

Washington. Dec. 31.-President Taft
returned to Washington at o'clock
this morning from New York, where he
went yesterday to attend the we'd
ding Of his niece, Miss Louise w. Taft
daughter of Henry w. Taft. Also
aboard the train were Vice President
and Mrs Sherman.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-12-31

600. The biggest improvemept--was the
erection of the Elwood ts one ex-
change building and rebui G. of the
telephone system at cog ) 100000.
Others Were. DR.. w. T. ,wnsend,
residence, S6.500; ]. S. VI ce, resi-
dence. $4,000; c. A. Schul = ssidence,
S4,5Oo: Charles Manly r! 2 nee. s2,-
800; Cal Bechler cottag! 400; Al
DeGarmo. residence, $1l.~ c. w.
Cleveland. residence. ST, w. c.
Lookinbill. Improvements = 2,400; A.
G. Thomas. residence, ST. = and other
improvements.
The coming year will witness more
building activity than In 1909. The Sac
County State Bank Will erect new
block, and the First National Bank will
make big extension to the postoffice.
Howard Quail and w. c. Lookingblll
are planning to erect dwellings.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-12-31
Lake Commerce crow..

Washington, Dec. 31-Comnerce Of
the Great Lakes the past season was
79.040.047 tons, compared with SO. .33S,-
S23 In 1908. and S2,365, S41 in 1907. In
November. 1909, it was more than a
million tons in excess Of November,
1908.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-12-31
Passenaers lam Dead.
Death LIST /. GROWING.

Kansas City Dec. 31.-A message
from Trenton at 1:45 o'clock says the
dead in the burned tourist car number
twenty to thirty. Veriication is not
possible now.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-12-31
DEATH OF j. D. EASTMAN.

President Iowa Bankers Association
Dies After Two Days lIinoss.
Waterloo, Dec 31.--J. d. Eastman.
president of the Iowa Bankers Asso-
citation, died last night of hemorrhage
of the stomach. He was i'll only two
days
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-12-31
Heavy Loss Of Life Follows Wreckine Of Rock
Islands Finest Train, The California
Limited
ALL in ONE SLEEPING CAR LOST

Train Leaves Rails Near Trenton Mo-, While Running at
High Speed and Every Car is Overturned--Two Pull
mans Catch Fire and Passengers Trapped--Intense
Cold Causes Suffering Among Those Who Escaped With
Their LvesTrain Left Chicago Last Night Enroute to
California
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-12-31
BOONE PASTOR RESIGNS.
Rev. Seth M. Wilcox Accepts Call to
LeMars Episcopal Church.

SpeClaI TO TlmeS- S-RepubIlCan.
Boone, Dec. 31.-Rev. Seth NJ. Will
cox. rector of Grace Episcopal church,
and dean OF the Ministerial Assocla-
ton, resigned today. having accepted
the rectorship of st. Georges church
at LeMars. He will leave here the
middle of January.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-12-31
GooD-9Y CHRISTMAS GIFTS.
5eIated Holiday and Other Valuable
Packages Destroyed in Biq Fire.

Packages Destroyed in Big Fire.
New York, Dec. 31.-Belated Christ
mas packages and other valuable ex-
press packages in large numbers went
up in smoke today in fire which
destroyed the American Express Com
pany's office and store rooms, near the
Grand Central station, causing a loss
of 100000.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-12-31
BANkER KILLED IN WRECK.

Tsask, New York Financier, Crushed
.. in coiIision.
New York, Dec. 31.-Spencer Trask,
r. banker, was killed In q rear-end COL
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-12-31
POLICE KILL ROBBERS.

Bandits Surprised in Act of Lootins
Bank at Harrah, Okla.
Guthrie. Okla, Dec. 31.-One robher
was shot and killed, and two more were
injured, one fatally. when surprised by
the police while trying to rob the bank
at Harrah today. Two of the wounded
men were captured.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-12-31
SAC CITY GROWING.
Improvements for tho Past Year Ex.
ceeded $4,000.
Times s-Republican

Special to Times-
Sac City, Dec. 31.--It has been esti-
mated that the improvements made In
Sac City In 1903 cost more than $751;.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-05-18

airy from one of the big league teams
that would make an insurance presi-
dent sit up and take notice. BY
means of this simple little device a
man can throw inshoots, outshoots
and drops with as much ease as he
can pitch straight ball, and the
curves will be such as fans never
dreamed Of. The contrivance is sim
ply pair of connected elastic loops,
designed to fit over the first two fin
gers Of the right or left hand, as the
case may be. Inside each loop is a
metal plate with prongs which engage
the ball and twist it in the direction
desired. Every man who has played
baseball to any extent knows that
twist must be given ball to make it
curve in a given direction. The diff
Guilty is to get such purchase on the
sphere as to make the twist sufficient
ly pronounced. With the metal grip
this is easy.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-05-18


Mr.. Luggins made a wild dash for
an uptown subway express and
missed it by the tenth of an inch
Then he walked back to the centre of
the platform and stopped.
I've forgotten something" he
muttered. II know I've forgotten
something"
Now, Mr.. Luggins' arms and pock-
cts were so filed with bundles that it
seemed utterly ridiculous for him to
say he had forgotten anything.
yes" he continued; II have for
gotten something. But what in thun-
der it is l can't make out. It's not
Susan's hair ribbon, for that's in my
upper vest pocket; it's not AIMS
tooth paste, for that's in my lower
vest pocket, and it's not Bobbie's col
lars, for I'm sure / stuffed them in
my hat. Now, what in the dickens
can it be? 1t can't be the stove pol
ish, or the picture wire, or the bird
seed, or the sample package of Peeled
Wheat, or the toothpicks, for they're
in this bundle; and it can't be the
carpet tacks, or the spool of No. 40
cotton, or the bottle of marking ink,
or the colored postcards, for they're
all in that bundle, Maybe it's-yes,
by heaven, that's it! I've forgotten
to buy the piano Judges Library.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-05-18
First AID.

The telephone bell rang in the con-
sulting room of doctor who was an
enthusiastic cyclist In his absence
his assistant answered it, and said the
doctor was out.
''Will you tell him." the voice
asked, that Mrs Thompson has a
gymkhana coming on and wants to
know if he can do anything for it?"
Il will tell him the moment he
comes in the assistant answered.
Meanwhile put bread poultice on
1t, and renew every two hours Tit
Bits.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-05-18
Men and Mustaches.

I'm Europe" the barber said, ''it
is the fashion for men to wear their
mustaches long and trained carefully
at the ends, in which shape they must
be looked after at the cost of much
time and trouble. Here it is the
fashion for men to wear their mus
taches short, which may not be quite
SO pretty but is vastly more conven-
lent and comfortable, and is charac-
teristic of the country. 1t is doing
away with surplusage and keeping
the decks cleared for action.
mo man who has had his mus
tache trimmed short once" the bar
Der said, would ever let it grow long
again. New York Sun.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-05-18
FORMER SHERIFF A ROBBER
Man is Caught After a Running
Fight With Reviewers.
Detectives Arrest White SmalIwood
and John Archy in Russell County,
Ky, Accused of Train Robbery.

Lexington, Ky.-White Smallwood,
former Sheriff of Greenup County,
and John Archy, prosperous mer-
chant, were discovered by detectives
attempting train robbery in Russell,
the county seat, and in running bat
tie with revolvers N. J. Nantz, anoth-
er Russell merchant, was probably fa-
tally wounded Nantz was in bed and
was attracted to the window by the
shots. A stray bullet struck him in
the breast.
The men were caught after chase
of more than mile. The affair has
created sensation throughout the
eastern part of Kentucky, as both
Smallwood and Archy have been
prominent in politics and business for
many years. The detectives thought
they were dealing with yeggmen, and
were astonished when they saw the
identity of their prisoners At first it
was thought mistake had been
made, but smoking revolvers with
chambers empty were found in the
pockets of both men, Smallwood
holds much property in Russell and
also owns several farms. He is the
strongest political figure in Greenup
County.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-05-18
Where 1t Landed Him.

With a dazed look in his bloodshot
eyes the man who had been on jag
for a week or more and had wandered
over the country in half delirious
condition without knowing where he
was going came to himself.
He was in STANCE city.
Everything around him looked un-
familiar.
"Officer," he said, stopping a po-
liceman, what town is this?"
Anaconda. answered the police
man.
"Then I've got 'em again!" he
groaned.-Chicago Tribune.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-05-18
MAID HOME TO MILLIONS.
Girl Five Years Lost to Rich German
Parents Had to Work.

Minneapolis, Minn.-Torn from her
parents in the whirl of New York City
a few minutes after the three had
stepped down the gangplank of a
transatlantic liner five years ago, and
lost in the great country of America
since that day, working from place to
place as kitchen maid for few dol
lars week pretty Theresa Pry left
st. Paul for her home in Germany,
where she will reclaim title and mill
ions of marks rightly hers.
Miss Pry has been reunited with
her heartbroken parents in her faith
erland through the German Consul.
Their family is known as one of the
first in the land, titled and immensely
wealthy
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-05-18
Making II Pleasant For Him.

Gentlemen, said the toastmaster
at the banquet. I'VE have listened to
some excellent orators this evening,
and / am sure we have enjoyed their
efforts very much. l have purposcly
kept one Of our best speakers for the
last, and after you have heard him
know you will be glad to go home
Gentlemen, l have the honor to pre-
sent Mr.. Ketchum A. Cummin, who
will now address you. Chicago
Tribune.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-05-18
CLOTHES MAKE MAN AND BOY.

nails.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-05-18
Colombia Rich in Platinum.

The platinum output of Colombia
is second only to that of Russia. This
precious metal, washed from the grav-
els of the Choco, is always found
mixed with gold, sometimes one or
the other metal greatly predominant
ing. Although platinum occurs to a
small extent in other parts of the
Choco, its main sources are the Plat
ina and Conoto rivers.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-05-18
Holder For L.aths.

There is no reason now why the
next generation of fathers should not
have the erect, military carriage of
West Point cadet. Two brothers
in Colorado have invented a lath-
holder which relieves them of the
necessity of STOPPING several thou
sand times day. This device is
made to fit over the shouldersEthe
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-05-18

here resembles somewhat the clamps
used by photographers to support wet
prints while drying. They are made
80 that any number can be placed on
2 clothesline, being movable in either
direction. The clothes are supported
by small jaws, the grip being decided
ly firmer than in the ordinary clothes
pin. In addition, the clothes do not
come in direct contact with the
clothesline and cannot become soiled,
as is often the case with the ordinary
line. They are also easier to handle,
and after the clothes are removed are
allowed to remain on the line.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-05-18

If asked the question, the majority
Of housewives would say that the
common clothespin was perfectly sat-
isfactory in its present form. Never
theless, a glance at the illustration
below shows what decided improve
ment can be made in these laundry
accessories. The improved pin shown
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-05-18
No Escape.

Temperance Gentleman - "Tom
Timkins, if you continue like this
there is only weeping and crashing in
store for you.
The Incorrigible -" Ain't (hic)
got tooth (hic) in me cad"
Temperance Gentleman my
friend, teeth will be provided. Lon
don Taller.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-05-18
Masked Men Rob Train.

Spokane, Wash.-Six masked ban
dts held up west-bound express of
the Great Northern Railroad nine
miles east of this city at / o'clock a.
M, and escaped with $4,000 in
cash. They cracked the safe in a
mail car with heavy charge of dy-
Mantle and took the money from reg
istered mail, which they sorted care
fully.
The gang stopped the train by
waving a red lantern. The engineer
and firemen were covered by rifles
and made to step down from the cab.
The mail car and locomotive were
detached, and one of the bandits ran
the locomotive mile down the track.
The bandits disappeared after warn
ing passengers and trainmen that
any pursuit would be met with bull
lets.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-05-18
QUEEN OPPOSES SUFFRAGE.
Princess Shows British Royal Atti-
tude at Nurses Congress.

London. - Queen Alexandra evil
IDENTIFY is not in sympathy with the
female suffragists. Princess Louise
opened the Women Nurses Congress
at Liverpool, and in her speech said
II have a message for you from the
Queen. She has the fullest sympathy
with you in your work. She feels
that this is the work which women
can do Some women nowadays try
to be like men, but this is the thing
that men can't do, and it therefore is
here where we feel superior to any,
body else"
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-05-18
CANOE uPsETs, TWO DROWN.
j. L. hinges and His Sister Lost in
the Genesee River.

Rochester, N. while canoeing
In the Genesee River at Genesee Val
ley Park j. Louis Minges, twenty
eight years old, and his sister, Carrie
Minges, thirty years old, were
drowned by the capsizing of their ca
noe. Two men in gasoline launch
tried to rescue them. but failed The
young man was employed in the local
postonice.
The water of the river is deep
where the accident occurred and the
current swift, and the wind was high,
but Notwithstanding these conditions
the young man had sail on his ca
noe
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-05-18
ALBANY Preacher Trops Dead.

The Rev. Dr. Charles w. Heisler
pastor of the First Lutheran Church
Of Albany, died suddenly in his home
in Albany, N. Y, death being due to
heart trouble DR.. Heisler delivered
the usual morning sermon and had
prepared to address body of Masons
in his church at night.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-05-18
President Taft,s sharp LEX 81.

T. resident Taft wrote a sharp letter
to Governor Stubs, of Kansas, revok-
ing The appointment of Robert Stone,
and declared that he would not per-
NIT himself to be used by any faction
for the promotion of its political for,
tunes.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-05-18

Among medicines recommended and en-
dorsed by physicians and nurses is Kemp's
Balsam, the best cough cure. For many
years regarded by doctors as the medicine
most likely to cure coughs, it has a strong
hold on the esteem of the well-informed.
When Kemp's Balsam cannot cure cough
we shall be at loss to know what will.
At druggists and dealers. 25c.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-05-18
a Hard PRESERVATION.

The Doctor-"Young man, it will
not do for you to stick in an office.
You must get outdoors-must have
air. BY the way, what is your occu-
pation?"
PATIENT am an aeronaut. -
Life.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-05-18
TO SPEND FORTUNE FOR GOD.
Millionaire Makes Announcement at
Southern Baptist Convention.

Louisville, Ky.-Joseph N. Shen-
stone, a millionaire manufactures, OF
Toronto, Ont, announced before the
Southern Baptist Convention that he
would keep of his immense fortune
only enough for his future living ex-
penses and would devote the remain
der to the service of God.
Five thousand delegates were pres
ent when the session was called to or
der in the First Regiment armory to
hear a sermon by the Rev. DR.. E. @.
Dargan, of Macon, Ga.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-05-18
500 Reward. 800.

The readers of this paper will be pleased to
learn that there Is at least one dreaded dis
ease that science has been able to cure in all
its stages, and that is Catarrh. Halls Catarrh
Cure is the only positive cure now known to
the medical fraternity. Catarrh being con-
stitutional disease, requires constitutional
treatment. Halls Catarrh Cure is taken inter
nally, acting directly upon the blood and mu-
cous surfaces of the system, thereby destroy
ing the foundation of the disease, and giving
the patient strength by building up the con-
stitution and assisting nature in dong its
work. The proprietors have so much faith
in its curative powers that they offer One
cure. Send for list of testimonials. Address
T. j. CHENEY l. Co., Toledo, D.
Sold by Druggists, 75c
n. III r
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-05-18
Tuberculosis Convention Held.

Washington, D. c. - tuberculosis
was the substance of an address by
Dr. William Osler, of Baltimore and
Oxford, England, before a public
meeting of the National Association
for the Study and Prevention of Tu-
berculosis. Others who spoke we're
Ambassador James Bryce and Speak
er Joseph G. Cannon.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-05-18
$4,000 Turkish Relief Cabled.

The Christian Herald, from Wash
ington, D. c., sent the Red Crosse
$4,000 for relief work in Turkey, and
this has been cabled to the American
Ambassador at Constatinople.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-05-18

English mercantile marine, which
forms more than one-half of the
whole worlds shipping, brings that
country about 100000 every
year. N.Y.-21
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-05-18
Supervisor of Purchases.

Washington, D. C.-President Taft
created board to supervise pur-
chases of supplies for the Govern
ment.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-05-18
Collier Vulcan Launched.

The naval ship Vulcan, the second
of three vessels Of similar type under
construction by the Maryland Steel
Company, was launched at Sparrow's
Point, Md
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-05-18
slocum Disaster Victim.

Peter T. Braun, nineteen, died in
Allendale, N. j., victim of his mem
cries of the Slocum disaster, Of which
he was survivor.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-05-18

Throughout the United States
there is one licensed physician to
every 709 persons; in New York
state, one to 672, and in New York
City, one to only 653.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-05-18

shoulder pieces being padded under
neath-and buckle around the body.
In the back are two supporting arms
capable of holding a bundle of laths
and projecting far enough in the rear
to be out of the way of the workman.
At the left side is cup to hold the
nails.