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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-10-05
Minerva Switch is Finished,

The 1000 foot switch and siding,
which the Iowa Central has been put
ting in at Minerva Junction, west of
the city, has been opened for use. The
siding was placed at the switch 30
that ii might be used to facilitate the
Of trains, which have been
frequently delayed at the junction be-
cause Of the necessity Of using the Story
City branch line for a passing track
when trains met at the junction.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-10-05
THORNTON HAYES STRICKEN.
Former Merchant Police Very Lo"
FeIIowina PARALYSIS.

Thornton w HAYES. 10. South
Tw elfrh street, a former merchant 2o-
lice, Is lying on his dea,hbed a his
hone. following a stroke of paralysis
early Monday evening NJ Hayes hal
Just returned from work. and was in
the act Of sitting down 70 eat supper
when he was stricken. Since then he
has been unconscious. and during the
night there wasa marked lessening Of
his vitality. Il Is thought tina. he might
remain in his present condition for
several days, but death would not be
n!.eEpecta1 II any sms.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-10-05

by The ladies, the following officers and
committee members We're elected:
Clerk, Harry w. Jennings; treasurer,
c. C. Urine; lady members of the
prudential committee. Mrs W. NJ.
Clark and Mrs w j Head; deacons.
D. E. Collins and DR.. G. NJ. Johnson. y
sunday school superintendent was not
elected, this election going over for an
other week because the committee was
no- prepared TO report. A total of $50
n,enlbe-s of the church and congrega-
ton took supper in the basement, pre-
cedlng the business meeting.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-10-05
DATES FOR CONCERTS FIXED.
Y. M. c. A. Entertainment Season t,
Open On IoY. r.


The dates for the series Of concerts
of the Railroad Y. NJ. c. A entertain
ment course, which viii be given dur
ing the fall and winter have been fixed
by the entertainment committee Nov.
y is to be the opening date, and the
season is to close on March 9, unless
the date fixed for the number to sub
stitute in the place of Governor john
son should come later in the winter
This is the only number not yet chosen.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-10-05

Opening. Of Standing Rock and chey-
enne Indian reservations. Are you GO
ing? Have you looked UP the route
The best route is via Chicago. Milwau-
kee and st. Paul railroad. Two trains
every day from Pickering to Aberdeen,
Mobrdge and Lennon, S. D. Regis
tration at the above stations Oct. 4 20
Oct 20. Write or call on US for rates
folders and time of trains. E. NJ
Stablein, agent, Pickering, Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-10-05
Card of Thanks.

We desire TO thank the neighbors
and friends for their kindness and
sympathy shown US during the SICK
ness and in the death of our husband
and father, also for the beautiful floral
offerings. Mrs. Sarah Stinson and C.
Z. Stinson.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-10-05
Local Weather Record.

Seventy-s was the maximum
temperature Monday, compared with 50
for Sunday The minimum last night
was "A. four degrees cooler than the
night before AT Z O'Clock this morn
ing the temperature was Al, seven de-
grees cooler than at the same time
Monday morning.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-10-05
"GYM" SEASON OPENS.
Classes Begin Physical Work at Rail
road " M C. a.

The work Of the physical department
Of the Railroad Y. VI. c. A. opened at
the association building Monday even
ing with the meeting Of the first gym
nasium class. The schedule of he
gymnasium classes for the season pro-
yides for class meetings most Of the
evenings of the week and on Satur-
day.
Preparations are being made for
public exhibitions by the gymnasium
classes, which will be arranged for late
in the fall and some time during the
winter.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-10-05
In the Police Court.

Ed Henderson arrested for being
drunk. was fined s. and costs by jus
tice Willard this morning.
]. p. LOCKER. arrested by Constable
Reed for being drunk. vas sent TO jail
! for four days by Justice Peek.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-10-05

The following are the dates for the six
entertainments:
Nov l2-cambrianw Welsh National
Glee Singers.
Nov. 25-Enderly- windsor Company
Dec. 9-Governor Folk, of Missouri
Jan l-Hinshaw Grand opera Qua
lei.
Feb. 22-Rogers and Grilley.
March s-Mrs. Isabelle Garghill
Peecher
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-10-05
APPOINTMENTS OF UPPER IOWA
CONFERENCE ARE MADE AT
MASON CITY.
RETIRING SUPERINTENDENT
TAKES THE LOCAL CHARGE
Understood, However, That Appoint
ment is Made Only Temporarily, and
That Dr.. Ptner is to Be Transferred
TO Colorado in Exchange for New
Man.
Man.

The annual session of the Upper
Iowa Methodist conference came TO
close at Mason City late Monday night,
when the appointments were read. Rev.
". F. Pitner. D. D.. the retiring super
intendent of the Marshalltown district,
succeeds Rev. Merle y. Smith, D. D.,
as pastor here. and is succeeded on the
district by Rev. DR.. 7. E. Fleming for
many years a district superintendent
DR.. Fleming has been on the Dubuque
iistrci. and viii come here from Man
chester 10 live.
Rev. c. a Gilbert who became as
sistant pastor of the church here q few
months. ago. was reanpointed 10 The
same position
Altho Dr.. Pitner IS appointed pastor
here. I. is generally understood within
church circles that the appointment is
only a temporary one,
A least this IS the information Civ
en the committee of the official board.
which saw Bishop Berry by appoint
ment al Mason City last Saturday
night,
Probably Colorado Man.
From all information al hand Dr.
Pitner Will. in time. be transferred to
The Colorado conference. and a Rev
Mr. Forsytae, now pastor Of the Grand
Junction, Colo, church. will be sent in
exchange and become pastor of the
church here.
DR.. T. T. Fleming, who succeeds Dr.
best known men in the Upper Iowa
conference.
Changes in the County.
Several changes are shown in the
appointments in the county. The joint
charge Of Albion and Minerva, held
during the pas. few months by Rev.
j. S DeLong who succeeded Rev. S. s.
Wyand by an exchange from Fargo. y.
D., is given . Rev A ". Smith. who
was al Nashua in the Cedar Falls dis
.ric-. last year. Mr.. DeLong goes 10
Sh-field
The Gilman church i LEI, unsup-
Piled for ne present Rev. NJ H. Smith,
pastor there for the pas, few years.
having been transferred 70 Riceville
in the DEBORAH district
Laurel is a,so - be supplied and
Rev. L. G. / -, vino mas been as
signed TO Pleasant Ridge
Melbourne has a new pastor, Rev.
A. c. DeBard who is a new man in the
conference. Rev. William Mitchell. who
has been pastor al Melbourne. goes %
Coggon. in the Cedar Rapids district
Al Rhodes there IS new pastor in
the person Of Rev. j. B. Metcalf who
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-10-05
MARRIED..
Lyneh-Wilson.

Mr.. Early Byron Lynch and Miss
Lucy MAY Wilson both OF Grinnen.
were married Monday at the Office of
the officiating justice. I. s. Willard.
Mr. Wilson is a painter He and his
bride will live in GrinneN.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-10-05
FUR SALESMAN.
A Great Chance to Buy Your Furs,
1915 West Main Street.

on Thursday. Oct Z. our fur sales
man viii be at our store all daySwith
his line of surs right from the factory:
all turs delivered day of sale. Special
orders taken for fine fur coats.
BENEDICT & BRINTNALL
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-10-05

cite and postgraduate Illinois
his
that
an
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-10-05

Harmony Aid bazaar and dance at
Odd Fellows hall Friday and Satur-
day evenings. Oct. s and 9. Admission
10 cents, evening tickets 80 cents.
Jones' and Ferguson's orchestra.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-10-05
Church Elects Officers.

AT the annual meeting Of the. Con-
gregational church, held Monday even
J ing following supper which was served
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-10-05
LOCAL MARKETS

LOCAL MARKETS
Prices Paid to Farmers by Marshall.
town Dealers.
The following prices are quoted by
Marshalltown dealers for the different
varieties of farmers provisions. grain.
produce and poultry, also for hides.
tallow, wool. pelts aid skins.
COUNTRY PRODUCE.
George Olson quotes the following
prices in trade for country produce.
effective until further notice:
Best country butter-2S.
Fresh eggs-24.
GRAINS.
F. E. Benedict & Co. wiz pay tho
following prices at their place Of bust
hess in this city:
Corn-57.
Wheat-90
Oats, new-32.
StraW-5.50.
Hay-950
HIDES. TALLow. WOOL. FURs.
H. Willard. Son & Co. quote the
following prices:
No. j green hides.
No. green hides
Horse hides-2.00@2.50.
Pelts-25. so. rs. LOO.
Medium wool-23@24.
Fine wool-16@1S.
Coarse wool-20@2L
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-10-05

Mr.. Gilbert is also in charge as musi-
cal director of the church.
The Colorado statesman., 1909-11-13
VIEWS OF
THE WATER QUESTION.

Editor of Colorado Statesman:
The paramount issue now con-
fronting the citizens of Denver
and particularly the tax-paying
citizens, is the settlement of the
water question. The franchise un-
der which the Denver Union Wa
ter Company has for almost twen-
ty years been supplying water
to this city and the inhabitants
thereof, will soon expire. Under
the terms of the franchise now in
vogue the tax-paying citizens may
acquire all property, real or per-
sonal, easements, rights and priv
ileges and contracts of every and
all nature and kind whatsoever ac-
quired by the Denver Union Water
Company, its allied and auxiliary
corporations or associations or per-
sons connected with it since their
respective interpretations, which
are in any way connected with or
related to the water plant OF the
Denver Union Water Company, or
held by its allied or auxiliary cor
porations or associations or persons
connected with it or necessary or
useful for its protection, mainte
nance and operation" Or they
may vote to the Denver Union Wa
ter Company new franchise, or
an amended franchise in keeping
with the present and future needs
of the city and it's inhabitants. 1t
appears that the tax-paying citi-
zens have the right to reject either
of these propositions if they so will,
and to proceed to build and con-
struct their own water plant. To
purchase the plant as it now stands
the consumers and the Denver
Union Water Company must first
agree upon a purchasing and sell
ing price just and equitable to
both contracting parties 1 have
before me a report submitted to
the mayor and city council, March
20, 1909, placing the valuation of
all the items mentioned above at
The Colorado statesman., 1909-11-13

for the corporate Negro than for
this Southern gentleman. Here is
man who says he was raised In
luxury and refinement, yet he
cannot spell the name of one OF the
best presidents of these United
States, a parsonage who, in my op-
inion, is the greatest man at pres
ent on this planet, and yet he takes
the trouble to write me a harsh
letter for asking such a man as
Mr.. Booker Washington to lunch
with me. And Of course, sir, in
your wide experience with CORES
pondents, you well know that the
weight of criticism is measured
by the caliber of the critic, and you
will not be surprised to learn how
unnerved I was to receive this
epistle when 1 read the weighty
quality of my correspondent, who
subscribed himself, GA reader OF
the Denver POST --a--.,
Believe me to remain, truly
yours. HI. MARTIN HART.
The Deanery, Nov. 9th, 1909.
The Colorado statesman., 1909-11-13
A NEGRO TAXPAYER.

Washington, D. c., November
2.-There is some anxiety in
Washington because Negus Men
elk of Abyssinia is critically sick.
His death might complicate pend
ing negotiations with Abyssinia.
Menelik has favored Americans
and shown great interest in plans
submitted by American agents
seeking to establish trade between
the two countries Abyssinia is a
wealthy nation, a golden field for
business purposes. The American
government is having prepared to
send to Emporer Menelik silver
cup as a token of good will and ap-
probation of many gifts to Ameri-
can chief executives in the last
three or four years. These gifts
usually include live jungle terrors,
which have been consigned to ver-
ious geological gardens
The Colorado statesman., 1909-11-13

Kansas City, Mo-, November 2.
Kansas City is to have a new COL
ored theatre. A few days ago sew
eral of the. prominent Negroes of
the city met and discussed the
practicability of opening a play
house for Negroes. Lewis Wood,
publisher of the Kansas City Sun,
was the leading spirit in the move
ment. 1t was agreed to lease the
property located at the corner of
Eleventh and Oak streets, and
$4,000 was subscribed. Vaude-
vile, moving pictures and small
stock company will be provided
fol the entertainment of the pa
irons. The theatre will have a
special orchestra. Kansas City
has population of over 10000
The Colorado statesman., 1909-11-13
Semi Centennial
Exposition.

Tuskegee, Ala, Oct. 3O.-At a
meeting held at Tuskegee Insti-
tute, Wednesday of this week pre-
liminary plans were formulated for
semi Centennial Exposition to
celebrate the tiftieth anniversary
of the freeing of the Negro slaves
in the United States.
Ten thousand dollars has al
ready been secured to meet the ex-
penses of preliminary organization.
Among the men behind the move
ment are: Principal Booker T.
Washington, of the Tuskegee Nor
NAL and Industrial Institute;
Professor E. l.. Blackshear, Prin.
cipal State Normal School, Prair-
lie View, Texas; DR.. j w. E. Bow
en-, President Cannon Theologi-
cal Seminary, Atlanta, Georgia;
DR.. G. Il. Walker, President Wal
ker Baptist College, Augusta, Ga;
Hon. Nathan Alexander, Receiver
of Public Monies, Montgomery,
Alabama; Hon. Ernest Lyon,
American Minister to the Repub-
lie of Liberia, and Major r. r.
Moten, of the Hampton Institute.
The Exposition which will be
held in 1913 in some Southern
city not yet decided upon, propos-
es to show the progress of the Ne
gro not only since slavery, but
since his first landing in America
The Colorado statesman., 1909-11-13
(To The Republican. )-I yer!

(To The Republican )-I very
much question if our people at all
realize what remarkable man WIS.,
tied us last week. Mr.. George
Peabody introduced Mr.. Washing
ton to me some years ago In Bos-
ton. 1 had not then the opportun-
ity of realizing the work that he
was accomplishing; further ac-
auaintance with it amazes me.
Here are 100000 people who
forty-five years ago were slaves;
only 8 per cent. of them could
read and write. In less than half
a century these people, who had
no past training in self dependence
or any heredity of achievement,
who started a free life almost as
infants, under his leadership have
done wonders. In this compara-
lively short period, 81 per cent. OF
them have mastered elementary
education. Forty-seven banks in
the South have Negro presidents !;
numerous manufactures and stores
of all varieties are managed by
them; they have 26,000 churches
of their own, and have accumulat-
ed an astonishing quantity of prop
erty. Surely with such evidences
of capability they deserve encour-
agement.
The Colorado statesman., 1909-11-13
Deserves Great Praise for What He
Has Done.

However. to me it is matter OF
regret and surprise, as it appeared
to be to Mr.. Washington, that
while all the schools and educa-
tional apparatus of our state are
at their unrestricted disposal, all
further advancement is denied
them. Every door beyond that OF
mental service is closed to the grad
yates of our high schools and uni
versities. l found the porter on
the narrow gauge chair car over
the Marshall pass, was an M. ID.
and a graduate of Columbia, but
he could not make his way as a
doctor, and was thankful to re-
ceive my quarter for "brushing
me off,
1t would be difficult to con-
ceive what greater work should Sc
cure more national recognition
than that accomplished by Mr.
Washington. For these 100000
he is a leader, an encouragement,
a scion of possibility. He selected
a sandy desert in Tennessee, de-
liberately choosing a place which
the white man had not pre-occu-
pied. He has succeeded in erect
The Colorado statesman., 1909-11-13

$14, 100000. The writer is not at
tempting to say whether this is a
fair price, or whether it is too
much or too little or whether new
franchise should be voted the Den
yer Union Water Company, or
whether a franchise should be re-
jeeted, or whether the city should
construct its own water plant. We
have arrived at the banks of the
Rubicon. How shall we cross ?
Whatever is tS be done must be
accomplished in a straightforward,
business-like manner, cross words
and harsh names are quite out OF
place. What the people most need
is reliable information to the end
that this city does not suffer what
ever the outcome shall be. The
Denver Union Water Company de-
serves to be commended for its ef
forts to acquaint each interested
c;iiser with all the facts, thereby
enabling each voter to cast his or
her vote intelligently. The Negro
taxpayers must feel thankful to
the Colorado Statesman for the care
and pains it is taking to give to
them such information as it is now
doing upon the all-important ques-
ton. The Negroes have become an
important factor in this city and
there has never been a time when
intelligent and conservative judg-
ment was more necessary than will
be necessary in casting a vote at the
forth coming water election. The
intelligent voter will be guided by
the needs of Denver and the best in
terests of the community. Each
municipality in the nation has ex-
isting conditions peculiarly its own
and must be met and passed as they
are and not as we would have them.
Therefore municipal ownership
might be the better for Denver than
for some other city of the nation
and might be the one thing to
check if not destroy Denver's evil
dent progress and prosperity. Like
other taxpayers there should be
among us an organization formed
for the sole purpose of discussing
and acquainting ourselves as to
what we should do.
The Colorado statesman., 1909-11-13
Quotes a Particularly Offensive Let
ter in Full.


When I heard of his visit to our
city. it never occurred to me that l
was doing anything unusual in Of
fering him hospitality as slight
mark of my own appreciation OF
his work. / remember as boy
looking forward with great plea
sure and interest to the visits of
the Negro bishop of Sierra Leone,
DIR. Crowther, at my fathers vi
Garage. where he was several times
our honored guest. l never for a
moment supposed that | should
arouse such animosity in the
breasts of some of my fellow citi-
zens as l have reason to fear that
/ did. / daresay many have re-
framed, because of what they con-
slider my oddity, from expressing
their disapproval, and from the de-
cency of not debating to your
neighbor when he shall, or shall
not, entertain; but | received one
letter which intimates how serious
ly | have offended some preJu-
dices.
Here is the letter. l italicise the
underlined words of my correspon-
dent:
"To Dean Hart:
"I thank God that l am not a
member of a congregation which
has a pastor so depraved that he
can consistently sit down to din
ner with a niger. They were
given to us for servants (and they
make good ones), and few 'cads
like yourself and Theodore Roos-
fult attempt to lift them to foot
ing of equality.
81 trust your congregation will
have the courage to "stand pat.
l only trust Furthermore, that af-
ter having entertained Booker L.
Washington that your Star will
begin to decline. Having myself
been born south of Mason Dixon
lines and raised in an environment
of luxury and refinement, it is i'm
possible to understand your meth
ods and l certainly do not wish to.
1t is only horrible to me as it is to
thousands Of others. Z"
Now, sir, l have more respect
The Colorado statesman., 1909-11-13

Atlantic City, N. j., November
"A $1,000 brooch lost by Mrs.
G. r, Train, wife of Lieutenant
Train ofthe navy, was today shown
to Detective Robert Miller of the
local force by Wilmer Jones Ne
gro, who offered 10 sell it for ST.
Miller took the Negro to police
headquarters. where the man said
that he found it in gutter in
front of the cottage which the
Trains are occupying in Chelsea
He thought it was piece of cheap
jewelry. Mrs. Train insisted that
a reward be given to Jones and
that he be relieved of the charge
of trying to dispose of the brooch
without seeking for its owner.
The Colorado statesman., 1909-11-13

jackson, Miss. Nov. 2.-The
State Supreme Court today su-
stained the decree of the Jasper
County Chancery Court in hold
ing the county agricultural high
school bill to be unconstitutional
because no provision is made for
the education of Negro children.
The law, passed at the last legis-
lative session, authorizes the
School Board of any county "to
establish one Agricultural High
school in the county for the pur-
pose of instructing the white
youth of the country in the High
School branches, theoretical and
practical agriculture" etc. The
word white" which caused the
law to be Declared unconstitu-
tional, it is believed, will be re-
moved by an amendment at the
next session.
The Colorado statesman., 1909-11-13


Pittsburg, Nov. BIN recogni-
ton of acts of bravery the Carne-
gle Hero Fund Commission at its
regular fall meeting today reward
ed fifty persons with medals and
money. Among the numbers were
three Philadelphians, one colored
man. Theodore H. Homer, is the
colored man. On August 2, 1908
he stopped a runaway team at
Fourth and Tasker streets, saving
the life of 10-year- old John Ber-
ger, Of 1916 S. Sixth street, who
was being dragged by the frighten-
ed horses. Homer saw the team
oomip- toward him and he real
lied that the boy would be killed
unless instant action was taken.
Just at that moment trolly car
moved in front of the rapidly NOV.
ing car Homer just missed being
struck, but was in time to seize
the horses until they came to a
full stop. His act was brought to
the attention of the commission
by neighbors who Witnessed it,
He was awarded bronze medal
and $500.
The Colorado statesman., 1909-11-13

In the death of John Edward
Kennedy of New York, he be-
queathed the following sums to
Negro institutions: Tuskegee Nor
NAL and Industrial Institute $lOO-
900; Hampton Normal and Indus
trial Institute, 100000, Berea
College, $4,000.
The Colorado statesman., 1909-11-13
DEAN HART
CRITICIZED
DEAN HART CHAMPIONS THE CAUSE OF THE NEGRO'S
GREAT LEADER. ENTERTAINS DIR. BOOKER I.
WASHINGTON AT LUNCHEON AND SCORES THOSE
WHO CRITICIZED HIM FOR SO DOING.

ing ninety-six buildings, securing
a property which is now worth $3,-
100000, and the population Of his
institution is 5000. For man sin
gle handed to have accomplished
this prodigious work I think de-
serves unstinted praise.
The Colorado statesman., 1909-11-13
RACE NEWS
GATHERED FROM VARIOUS SOURCES

Negroes, and the promoters be-
lieve that the venture will be
profitable one if properly handled.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1909-10-29
NEW YORK GRAIN

NEW YORK, Oct 2S--Wheat--R Re
ceipts, 32S,700; exports. S5.1lS; spot
No. red $1.23 asked ele-
vator; No. 2 red, Sl.22A asked fob
afloat. Wheat was more or less irreg-
ular all day, bat the undertone was
very steady, with commission houses
good buyers. The cash markets in the
southwest We're easy, but the north
west was firm. The close was at best
of the day, showing net gains of 1ac 20
&c. December, $11l3A May
$l11%.
Corn-Receipts, 1915 exports, 500;
spot, steady. No. ., 50 elevator. 69k
delivered, and G9% fob. afloat; No
2 yellow, 7012 nominal The option
market was without transactions
closing at Ac advance December
csc: May, GSBc
Oats-Receipts, 1880 spot, quiet
mixed nominal National white, 446
acc; clipped white, 4G64Shc.