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Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-01-14
DRAINAGE MEETING
GOES TO FORT DODGE

Ames, Ia. Jan. 12.@'I.re next annual
meeting of the Iowa state Drainage
association will be held in Fort Dodge
February lG and Il, 1909 Secretary
w III. Stevenson. Of Amcs. has arr
ranged a strong program and many
Ners interesting drainage problems
VIII be discussed by able speakers
There will be at least three notable
features ON the program which no one
who is interested in drainage can aft
ford to miss. The first is an open dis
cussion on the present status of drain
age operations: the second an argu-
ment in favor of state drainage COM
mission. and the third an address by
Professor A. Marston. dean of the Iowa
State College of Engineering. on the
results of his recent Investigations on
the durability 81 clay and cement tile
These features and other addresses and
discu ,sipns on uptodatc drainage prob
lens give promise chat .llc Fort Dodge
meeting will be the most largely at
tended in the history of the State
Drainage association
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-01-14
WESTF|ELD MAN
SHOOTS HIMSELF
THROUGH HEAD
Timothy Kimme Found Dead
With Bullet Hole in Temple
Family Lives at Early.

Westfield, Ia, Jan. 13--Tlmothy kim
me, blacksmith. aged about A. years.
was found dead in his rooms in the
opera house block here late yesterday
afternoon as the result of being shot in
the right temple with 81 caliber re-
Nolyer. which was found still clenched
in his hand. He had evidently made a
previous attempt to kill himself, as
there was a hole in his shirt over the
left side. where he had discharged the
revolver. but failed to aim in the right
direction.
Kimme was last seen about town
about O'clock Saturday afternoon
when he went to his room and it is
thought that he shot himself soon aft
terward. 1t is reported that he had
experienced trouble with his family. at
Early, this state, from which place he
came about five weeks ago. leasing a
blacksmith shop from local parties. He
was doing a nice business up to Christ
mas time, when he Went on a protract
ed spree which lasted until the time of
his death
The coroner has been notified and
an investigation will be had today,
though 1T is considered that there is no
doubt that it was a deliberate case of
self murder
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-01-14
EXPLOSION KILLS
SCORE OF MINERS

puQuoin. ILL.,. Jan. l3.A disastrous
gas explosion. in which % men lost
their lives. occurred early yesterday
morning in Joseph Letters famous coll
liery III Zeigler. \ spark from trolley
pole of an electric motor coming in
contact with a pocket of gas is as
signed as the cause of the explosion.
Mr. Letter personally conducted the
first relief party that descended into
the mine to recover the dead bodies.
The lone survivor of the explosion
was an Italian youth. who escaped I'M
harmed.
An expert Who mad been experiment
ing With the gases in the mines at
Zrielrr. left "Wednesday confident that
he had placed the mine in safe condi-
ton to h" operated.
Mrs Letter was at the mouth of the
mine With her husband aiding in quiet
ing the widows and orphans who
crowded about tine mine.
Thc mime was put in operation i'm
100" ANA soon after labor troubles be-
gan In April. 1903. an explosion in the
mine Killed 81 men
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-01-14
| LEGISLATURE GETS
DOWN TO BUSINESS
Feely Assures Minority of Lib
eral Usage in the DELHI
erations of House.

Des Moines, Ia. Jan. 13--.Both houses
OF the legislature met and were dull
organized today. The democrats pre-
sented q fun list OF organization Off
GERS headed by G. w. Miller, of Wa
verify. for chairman, and Clint Price
Tor serscant-at arms.
When feely was elected by the re
publicans, Miller moved that the cleo
ton be made unanimous and was ap.
pointed with Drury to escort Speakcr
Feely to the platform. Feely in a short
address assured the democrats that he
would give them the same considera
ton on the floor of the house as to
the republicans.
The complete senate organization is
as follows:
Senate Organization.
President Fro Ten-.1ames A. Smith,
of Mitchell county.
secretary-S. w. Neal. OF Washing
ton county.
First Assistant Secretary a.
Wilson, of Adair county.
second Assistant Secretary - loo
Meyer. of Polk county.
En2rossing CLERK h. O. Edge, of Jas
per county.
Enrolling Clerk Dewitt A. Norton
OF Buena Vista county
journal Clerks VIII a. Lane. or
Guthrie cou.lty. and Nj w. Lewis, OF
Polk county
sergeant al Arms j II. Recce. Of
Wright county.
File Clerk y. q. Cook, of Dickinson
county.
Bin Clerk PAU Gilliland. of Mills
Postmistress Edna Dodge. Of sac
county
Chief Doorkeeper n. j. Jollcy. of
Warren county
Assistant Doorkeepers r. f. Grail K.
j kinsey. ID A. iiisier. J II. Winder.
Rearick, A. ID. Page.
Janitors jeff Logan, William Coal
son, p. s. Irwin.
The elective officers and clerks OF the
house We're confirmed as follows
House Organization.
Chief clerk, Rush Benedict. Shelby
county.
Assistant, A. {. tiustafson. Montgom
cry county
Beading clerk, John Stevenson.
Greene county
Engrossing clerk. Mollic Hest, Polk
county.
Enrolling clerk Mabel Elwood. Win
meshiek county.
Journal clerks. Ruth woodruff. Polk.
county: +. I. Alderman. Story county.
File clerk, IL. c. Byers, Hancock
county,
Bill clerk. j. l.. Crawford, Polk coun
tv.
Sergeant al arms. George FL. Van
Houten. Taylor county.
Chief doorkeeper. T. w TIazeltol.
Winncshiek county.
Assistant postmistress. Mrs Clara X.
Hook, Louisa county
chief janitor. II. n. Hyde. Polk coun-
Assistant tanitors, II Miller and a.
Ford.
Assistant doorkeepers, Harmon. Alba
Miller. G. w. Young George Thomas.
John Nanderly. j. w. Long T. r.. Toll,
j. Def8oos, j. II. Stiles G.. Moore.
Telephone messenger. Donald Patter-
son.
Pages. Harold Reynolds, Neal Weld
on, Bert BNers, Harrison and John
Jewell Henry Byrum, Ed smith j.
Robinson Harold lnman, Charles De
vine. Albert Crooks. Fred Wilson
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-01-14
AGED HERMIT BURNED
IN HIS RIVER SHACK

McGregor. Ia, Jan. 13.-with the
thermometer registering 10 degrees
below zero, a shack down on the river
bank caught fire here this morning.
by the time the neighbors reached the
place. it was burned to the ground. and
its owner, old Barney O'Brien. was
crawling out through the flames
frightfully burned. He was carried to
u nearby stable. Here he was found
little later by a doctor lying alone.
covered over with straw and the burnt
flesh falling from his body. He lived
but few hours. 1t has been gathered
from his ncoherent speech that he was
sick and scarcely able to move at the
time the fire started. The strange hab-
Its of the old man have marked him
as local character for number of
years. He has earned little saving
wood, removing ash piles. and selling
fish, but whenever possible has worked
at night. remaining in his shack dur
ing the day, With the evident desire
of avoiding all contact with other hui
man beings His decrcpit old horse has
been his sole companion and friend He
is not known to- have Il living relative
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-01-14
SOLDIER CHARGED WITH
MURDER OF OFFICER

San Francisco, Jan. 11.--Thomas J.
Jordan, private of the 148th coast ar
tillery. will be charged with the murder
of Sergeant Anton j. II. Noting, Of
the San Francisco police department,
who was shot and killed at o'clock
this morning in front vi the Italian
American bank
According to witnesses jordan Sc
cured a revolver and terrified all the
occupants OF the new Western hotel bar
on Washington street. Sergeant Nolt
ing was attracted by the sound OF a
shot which Jordan fired. Ordering the
soldier to hand over the weapon, the
notice officer advanced until lie was
close upon Jordan. The latter grappled
with Noting and fired.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-01-14
500 Reward. 500.

to learn that there is at least one dreaded
disease that science has been able to cure
In all its stages, and that is Catarrh. Hairs
Catarrh Cure Is the only positive cure now
being constitutional disease. requires =
constitutional treatment. Halls Catarrh
Cure is taken internally, acting directly
upon the blood and mucous surfaces OF the
system, thereby destroying the foundation OF
the disease. and giving the patient strength
by building up the constitution and assist
ing nature in doing its work. The proprie-
tors have so much faith in its curative pow
ers that they offer One Hundred Dollars Tor
any case that 1t falls to cure Send for list
Address +. j. CHENEY co, Toledo. o.
Sold by all Druggists, zoe.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-01-14
"HAlL TO THE CHIEFw
PLAYED ONLY ONCE

Washington, Jan. 12.--If President
elect Taft has a sensitive musical ear
it, Will not be Jared on rauguration
day with a constant repetition rr the
tune, Hail to the Chief"
Heretofore it has been the custom for
every band. drum corps ana other mu-
steal aggregation taking part i'm the in
ougural procession to strike up this
tiple-honored air in passing the presi-
dent's reviewing stand. But this will
be played but once, and then by the
band first passing in front of the presi-
dent. This advance step IVES taken by
General Bell, grand marshal of the in
ausural parade, and will afford Mr..
Taft a more varied musical program
alan his predecessors have enjoyed. Az
the same time it will eliminate tie
he retofore monotonous feature of the
Inaugural parades.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-01-14
HISTORICAL SOCIETY
GAINS MEMBERS
Fourteen New Members Added
at Recent Meeting of Board
of Curators.

Iowa city. Ia. Jan. 12.-At the regu-
lar meeting of the board of curators
of the State Historical society of Iowa,
which was held on Wednesday, Jan. s,
Professor John L. Brindley was APP
pointed to the position of research as
sistant. Mr.. Brindley is now engaged
in preparing u History of Taxation in
Iowa" which will be published by the
State Historical society of Iowa in two
volumes.
At the same meeting the following
We're elected to membership in the
State Historical Society of Iowa:
Senator Albert B. Cumn1ins, Des
Moines; Congressman A. H. Dawson.
Preston: Hon. Robert Hunter. Sioux
City; Lieutenant Governor G. w. Clark.
Abel; Hon. A. G. Savage, Adair; Hon.
G. q. Saunders. Council Bluffs; Hon.
Frederic Larrabee. Fort Dodge; Hon.
j. A. White, South Amana; Mr.. Wesley
Martin, Webster City; MIR. Lowell
Chamberlain, Des Moines; Mr.. G. F..
Clark. Cedar Rapids; Mr.. Chas. ]. Dea-
con, Cedar Rapids; MIR. Kenneth Col
grove. Cedar Fails; Miss Gertrude
Branson, Iowa City.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-01-14
Girl. TO MEET
ROOSEVELT IN DARKEST
PART OF AFRICA

l.oncen Js,t. Miss t'har!otte
Mansfield writer sailed for Cape Town
to take a lonely tramp of 5000 miles
toward cairo Two thousand miles OF
the journey will he through tho wilds
of Central Africa.
Miss Mansti"ld's only escort will be 80
native carriers AT Nairobi she ex-
poets t" meet President Roosevelt
Miss Mansfield is an athletic young
Woman. and although she has never
been in Africa. the journey. she said
has no terrors for her. She has tralnped
alone in several of the out OF the way
districts of Europe She is a good shot
and expects to supply herself with fresh
meat with the rifles. Otherwise her
party will rely upon the resources OF
the country. corn. rice, mealies and
fruit.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-01-14
DELEGATION URGES TAFT
10 RETAIN WILSON

Washington Jan. IA Recent per
sistent newspaper reports from All-
gusta that President elect Taft had de-
t.ided not to retain Secretary Wilson in
his cabinet have led To heroic meas
ures ON the part of the Iowa delegation
in congress.
senator Dolliver this afternoon pre
pared a letter To Mr. Taft which was
promptly signed by Senator Cumnins
and ALI members of the Iowa dclrga-
tion in Washington urging Mr.. Taft I"
retain Secretary Wilson 1t Will be
pointed out to MIR. Taft that Secretary
Wilson'S services as bead of the de-
partment of Agriculture have been i'm
valuable and that he is entitled to re-
tention because of his effective admin
islration of this department 1t was
urged on Mr. Taft that the people of
Iowa would be pleased II Secretary
Wilson We're retained and that. fun
tbrrmore. farmers of the country We're
believing i'm him
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-01-14
CONGRESS SCORED FOR
AN INADEQUATE JAIL

Washington, Jan. 1S-sweepira re-
forms affecting the criminal classes in
tho District OF Columbia are recon-
gress by President Roosevelt today by
the commission appointed to investi-
gate the subject.
Justice stafford, of the supreme
court of the District of Columbia. is
chairman of the commission which is
unsparing in it's condemnation of the
condition of the federal JAIL the dis
trict worlihouse and other penal and
correctional institutions.
Congress is scored for it's failure to
provide an adequate Jail, with yard
sufficient for proper exercise.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-01-14
CAR MEN STRIKE
If ToLER RETURNS

Marshalltown, Ia, Jan. ia strike
OF the Iowa Central shop force, includ-
ing machinists and car repairers over
all division points, is threatened today
in case the company places to work W.
d. Toler, of Monmouth, ILL.,, the man
recently acquitted of manslaughter for
having killed George w. Davies. Cen
trail employee in the shops in the strike
here last summer.
Notice will be served on the company
that a walkout will follow Toler's en-
ployment Three hundred men are af-
feCtcu.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-01-14
HEIRS FAIL TO BREAK
WILL FOR FORTUNE

oskaloosa, la. Jan. 14.--After being
out all day Sunday and last night. the
jury in the will case of Ann Jones, OF
Beason, returned verdict this morn
ing, holding the will valid 1t was
claimed that the old lady was not cap
able of attending to business when She
made the WILL and some of the heirs
who felt that they We're not getting
their share tried to set aside the in
strument and have the estate divided
equally among all claimants. The es-
tate is valued at $4,000. and the prin-
cipal beneaciaries according to today's
verdict are George Parry, Robert Par.
ry and Margaret Morgan.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-01-14
LAKE VIEW METHODIST
CHURCH BURNS DOWN

Sac City, Ia. Jan. 1s. The First
Methodist church building at Lake
View burned to the ground last night
The fire is supposed to have started
from the furnace.
1t was one of the finest church build
ings In the county at the time of its
erection. about 10 years ago. Loss
about $4,000; partially insured.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-01-14
EXPRESS MESSENGER
DIES FROM EFFECT
OF SWALLOWING TEETH

Cherokee. Ia, Jan. a. Harry Pratt.
The express messenger on the Central
branch. Who swallowed his false teeth
!, week ago today while sleeping in his
car at Onawa died from the effects of
the operation performed by the doc
tors to take the teeth from his stomach
The operation could not be completed
on account OF complications found.
The funeral occurred yesterday after
noon. and the remains were shipped 10
Monroe Wis for burial there
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-01-14
JURY BRfBER
CONVICTED OF CRIME

La Porte, Ind. Jan. 12.-The jury in
the trial Of William H. Bell, well
known horseman, charged with jury
bribing, today brought in verdict
of guilty. The punishment is an in
determinate term from two to IA years
in the states prison.
The jury bribing case originated
during the trial of the 100000 aliena-
ton suit by Steve Juanovitsch. of Chi
cago. against his fatherinlaw, John
Stevens of Cincinnati.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-01-14
HARVESTER TRUST is
ASSESSED S12,5OO FINE

Topeka, Kan. Jan. 1.-THE Kansas
supreme court in decision handed down
today affirmed the verdict and the fine
of the district court against the Interna-
tional Harvester company. The harvester
company must pay "a fine of $4,000 on AZ
counts. each count charging violation OF
the Kansas anti-trust law.
1t is certain the case will be appealed
to the United States supreme court.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-01-14
LAFAYETTE'S BIRTHPLACE
THREATENED BY FIRE

Paris. Jan .l3. Fire attacked the
historic castle of chavaiac, where La
fayettc WAS born and for some time it
WAS feared that the famous relics of
the American revolution, with which it
is filled would be destroyed
This catastrophe MAS averted and
the flames We're presently under con-
troll
National pride in the hero who bore
aims for American liberty has doubly
endeared the contents of the chateau to
the French people.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-01-14
DEAN HowARp's PRIVATE
PAPERS ARE DEMANDED

Des Moincs. Ia. Jan 13-Coroner
Newlen has demanded that President
Bell, of Drake university, deliver to the
Jury certain letters found among Dean
towards effects after his sudden
death Thanksgiving day. These letters
the coroner's says, will have an i'm
portant bearing upon Howard's death
a number of intimate friends of
Dean Howard will testify at the cor
oner's Inquest today concerning his
health
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-01-14
VANDERBILT SUED FOR
PENSION BY MULETEER

Paris Jan H. The mule driver who
was knocked down by Harold S. Van
derbilt's automobile in the south of
France. several months ago. is suing
tho millionaire for a pension of 81 a
day.
Mr. Vanderbilt promised to give the
man that sum until he had recovered.
but the mnleteer. showing no sign of
getting Well. payment was stopped
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-01-14
IOWA MAN ATTEMPTS
SUICIDE I'M KENTUCKY

Louisville. NY. Ian. a. a man be
iieved to be &. ID. Swick. of Marshall
town. Ia. shot and probably fatally
Wounded himself in restaurant here
today.
said to be IN iowa, and a note to the
chief of police of Louisville. giving his
name as Swick
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-01-14
SCHOOL GIRLS STRIKE IN
SYMPATHY WITH BOYS

Springfield. ILL.,. Jan. 12.-When the
faculty of the Springfield high school
today announced that members of the
graduating class We're suspended for
color rushing, 1t was sign for SYM
pathetic strike by all the girl mem
and say they will not return until the
boys are reinstated.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-01-14

Miss Harriet S. Hayward. OF Brock
ton. Mass. is the first woman to be
elected by a county in Massachusetts
10 preside at a county teachers assoc
citation. She is the primary supervisor
OF schools In Brocktoll. and the Ply
mouth County Teachers association.
ever which she was selected 10 preside,
Is one of the largest In tile state. The
meeting is said to have been tlIe best
ever held
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-01-14
CHEMICALS EXPLODE:
FIRE LOSS, $4,000

Dubuque. Ia. Jan. IA $4,000 fire
occurred i'll Dubuque on Tuesday
morning, when chemicals in the Mid
land Chemical company exploded, caus-
ing Il loss OF the chemical company and
the Clark Roller Awning company, add
Joining. The loss to the Clark COM
pany is $4,000. with $500 insurance.
The Midland company suffered an S.
900 loss with $1,000 Insurance
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-01-14

la the 18th century the I.ondouer
cuald look at royalty on SUNDAY for
rii,Gos; fec. In 4 guide to london.
published IA 1860. II Vas said AT
st. James chapel royal. by &neck.ng
at tue side door and :'.ippinsS 4 shlitinS
~. r..ch lersou into the hands of the
verser wllo opens il, you may have iia-
raitJ;inco and stand during divine ser
viee In presence of thcr naiesties;
ana for shilling each person more,
sou may sit N their royal presence.
not Ia l,cws. but IN turnup seats On the
si!,a or Them
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-01-14
HAWARDEM HOTEL is
DESTROYED BY FIRE

Hawarden, Ia, Jan The North
western hotel of this place. owned by
Will King. caught fire from an over
heated stove about 8 o'clock Saturday
morning and was almost entirely de-
stroyed. The loss is fully covered by
insurance.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-01-14

Dies Moines, Ia, Jan.12.-Representa
tive Guy A. I'eely, of Waterloo. was
chosen as republican choice for speaker
Of the house of representatives during
the Thirtythird general assembly, OH
the NTH formal ballot at the republican
caucus held in the main dining room
of the Slavery this morning.
Feely's final vote was 40. with 81
votes necessary to choice. Stillman.
of Greene, finished second in the race.
With II, Lee, of Emmett, was third with
TO-
Representative Feely is serving his
second term as a member of the house
of representatives. He is but 33 years
old and native of Iowa. He was born
in Blackhawk county
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-01-14
FARMER LOSES $1,000
IN DISASTROUS NIGHT FIRE

Oskaloosa, Ia Jan. 13.---Joshua Hol-
liday lost his barn and four horses. his
seasons crop of grain and hay, and
farm machinery by Il fire last night
The loss is $1,000 with no insurance.
The origin of the fire is unknown
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-01-14
.Municioai Affairs" WIS tho s,,,,ac,

Municipal Affairs" was the subject
of an address by Mayor Hihbard, of
Boston, before the Prospect Union at
Cambridge recently. ono of the fea-
lures of tho address was The statement
that next year Mr.. Hubbard Will ask
The legislature to pass y bin providing
for the pensio.ns of al! employees Who
have worked for the city Is years or
moro.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-01-14
A Lower Estimate.

What exquisite hair Miss Perkins
has! Doesn't it remind you of pure
gold?"
mot exactly" replied the man who
was getting tired of hearing about Miss
Perkins. ut reminds me a good deal
more of about Ia carrots
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-01-14
NEAL DEFEATS NEWMAN
EnD ERK ne CEN,

Des Moines, Ia. Jan. 12.-Dr. Geo. A.
Newman, of Cedar Falls was defeated
for clerk of the senate at the caucus
this afternoon. S. w. Neal, of Wash
ington received 20 votes. Newman IL.