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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-11-02
Tho Mean Ihinal

Mrs. Poyndexter was dropping OF
to sleep, but her husband was wake
full. II heard a story today" he be-
gan, al IT.
ooh, don't bother me, Jason!' she
murmured I'm sleepy"
81 was only going to say
81 don't want to hear it!'
ITS about
"Can't you let me so to sleep?"
about Mrs.
Mrs. Who" demanded his wife. SIT
ting straight up. wide eyed and inter
ested
1--WE always noticed" said Mr. Poyn-
dexter, yawnina that the way to gel
a woman's attention is to tell her q
story about some other woman
Youths ra-'--~--'-.,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-11-02
REMARKABLE COINCIDENCE.
Iowa War Veteran Finds Double IL
Many Surprising Particulars.

Washington. D. c., Nov. Isaac B.
Thatcher, an Iowa war veteran, who
formerly resided at Pennington, in Van
Buren, county, but who is now a clerk
in the pension office here. has just re-
turned from Easton, Pa, where he
visited another Isaac B. Thatcher,
who're life history shows remarkable
service of condolences with that of the
Iowa Thatcher. Here are some of the
similar events in the lives of the two
men who bear the same names, but
who had never met until the other day
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-11-02
State of Ohio, city of Toledo, Lucas

County, SIS.
Frank J. Cheney makes oath that he
is senior partner of the firm of F. j.
Cheney & Co., doing business in the
City of Toledo, County and State
aforesaid, and that said firm will pay
the sum of ONE HUNDRED Doll
LARS for each and every case of Ca
tarrh that can not be cured by the use
of Halls Catarrh Cure.
FRANK ]. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed
in my presence, this 9Th day Of Deem
Der. A. D. 1856.
A w GLEASON,
[Seall Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken inter-
nally, and acts directly on the blood
and mucous surfaces of the system.
Send for testimonials free.
F. ]. CHENEY g. CO., Toledo, o.
Sold by all druggists. rs cents.
Take Halls Family Pills for consti-
patton.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-11-02
two Women Shocked by Liohtn;no

Boone, Nov. 1.-Two Fifth ward res
idents were injured by the lightning of
Sunday. Mrs. A. Danielson and Mrs.
Held-Wagner were both shocked and
lay unconscious for several hours. At
the Danielson home a telephone pole
in the back yard was struck and in
some way this shocked Mrs. Danielson
into state of Inconsistencies in
which she remained for two hours.
Mrs. Held Wagner remained uncon-
scious for five hours. AS nearly as
could be learned she was not struck
but was near some object which was.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-11-02
CURED HOG CHOLERA.
Vaccination BY Agricultural College
Expert Proves Successful.

Lake City, Nov. 2.-Vaccination FOR
hogs afflicted with hog cholera has
been proven successful here. A short
time ago hog cholera became prevalent
among the droves near Lamesboro and
the loss reached into the thousands Of
dollars. Amo the herds afflicted We're
those of Charles Mcclure and w. w.
Griffith. The latter hired a specialist
from Ames to vaccinate their herds and
the result was that the hogs that were
afflicted with the scourge totally re-
covered and the herds are now on full
feed.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-11-02

building. another science building and
a new music hall are among the new
things imperatively demanded by the
growth in numbers Of the college.
Dormitories for women and a college
union for men are also named as
among the strong needs. It will take
large sum to compass all this but
President Main and the trustees in
general are hopeful of accomplishing
these desired and desirable results.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-11-02
No Case on Record,

There is no case on record of cough
or coid resulting in pneumonia, or con-
sumption after Foley's Honey and Tar
has been taken, as it will stop your
cough and break up your cold quickly
Refuse any but the genuine Foleys
Honey and Tar in yellow package.
Contains no opates and is safe and
sure. Mcbride & Will Drug Company.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-11-02
AGED REcLusE INcINERATEp.
Eccentric Louisa County Man Burned
to Death in Barn.

to Death in Barn.
Wapello, Nov. 2.-Philander A. Urn
stan. Familiarity known as Father
Time burned to death In a midnight
fire which destroyed the D. n. Farver
barn. Urmstan was watch tinker.
He handled quite bit of silverware
and Jewery, which he disposed Of by
mail orders. He came to Wapello years
ago from Muscatine, and had for years
made his home in the Farver barn. He
used small gasoline stove and this
was the only heat he ever had even
in the coolest winter. He lived in a
frugal manner. Mrs. Mary Russell, a
sister, at Newton, in vain urged him to
make his home with her.
1t is supposed that he overturned mis-
lamp and that the fire caught in the
hay and in his feeble condition he was
unable either to put out the fire or
make his escape. His charred body
was found at the foot of a set of steps
leading from the NOV.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-11-02
WHITE NOT A cANplDArx.
Denies Hs Will Run For Presidency Of
United Mine Workers.

Special to Times-Republican.
Boone, Nov. 2.-Word received here
this morning from Des Moines con-
tradicts the report sent out that John
P White was going to run for national
president of the United Mine Workers
of America. Samuel L. Ballantyne,
Boone's delegate to the state conven-
ton, had a talk with White. in which
he was emphatic in denial of the re-
mort
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-11-02
oiiine tho Body.

The custom of amounting the body
with oil is almost universal among the
natives OF Africa. The idea is not a
pleasant or but the darkies know
what they are about and use the lubrl-
can't to prevent chapplng Of the skin
rhe hot winds in the region Of the
Nile have most Irritating effect on
The body. and the most sensitive skins
rnc!, rintil thr blood flows
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-11-02
The Burlington's New Track.
lanial to Tinlas-Renl1hlican


CTeston, Nov. G. gang Of fifty
workmen are engaged in relaying the
last two miles of the new 90 pound rails
on the Burlington railroad, for this d.
vision, here in the Creston yards, and
when finished the whole job of relaying
rails on this division for the 70-pound
rails will be completed.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-11-02
FIRE AT FORT DODGE.
Old Wagon Works Building Partly De.
stroyed With Loss of $4,000,

stroyed With Loss of $4,000.
Fort Dodge, Nov. 2.-One of the old
est buildings left standing in the city
from pioneer days, owned by S. j.
Bennett and occupied by w. A. Kirk
patrick. proprietor of carriage and
wagon works. was partly destroyed by
9 fire yesterday. the origin of which is
not known The building stands on
the brow of lower Central acenue HILL
overlooking the Des Moines valley. The
loss. which is partly covered by in
surance is placed at approximately So
GOO. tho the actual figures will net be
known until later.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-11-02
Iowa Liquor House BANKRUPT.

Burlington, Nov. Pin the federal
court at Keokuk has been filed a petit
lon involving bankruptcy against the
we'll known wholesale liquor house of
G. H. Premier, OF thirty five years
standing in Burlington. It is claimed
that adverse liquor legislation brought
about the disaster.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-11-02

If you desire clear complexion take
Foley's Orino Laxative for constipation
and liver troubles as it will stimulate
these organs and thoroughly cleanse
your system, which is what everyone
needs in order to feel we'll. Mcbride &
Will Drug Company.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-11-02
MuscATlNE's PETITION FIGHT.
Enforcement League Files Twelve OBJ
jections-Canvass to Begin Wednes-

day.
Muscatine, Nov. 2-Alleging many
criminal forgeries and frauds in The
saloon petition and attacking the repu
taton of some Of the men who circu
lated it, Attorney Betty, representing
the Law Enforcement League. yestar-
day afternoon filed document with
the county supervisors containing
twelve objections to the measure. If
the allegations are sustained Musca
tine will be dry another year. The
drys won a decisive battle when the
board reported that a canvass of the
petition would start Wednesday. The
liquor men have been endeavoring to
regain the petition since it was filed
and the only recourse now is an in
junction.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-11-02
Both Correct.

A schoolmaster in Liverpool one day
asked the Ounce of the school some
very simple questions in arithmetic.
He was surprised 10 find that he gol
the right answers. and when be had
finished he said to the boy, Correct;
sit down."
Now" said the schoolmaster, "see
If you have sense enough to ask me
some questions"
The boy pondered for moment and
then said. "Please. sir. what would
three yards of calico cost if cotton was
tuppence-a reel:"
" think you take me for fool"
said the schooinaster.
Correct; sit down" returned the
boy.-Liverpool Mercury.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-11-02
rama County Farmer Dead.

Special to Times Republican.
Tana, Nov. John Seabert died at
nus NOME, ti.ioo aIliies 1s.s. &c ~, .S.:.-,
the 10Th inst. Funeral services were
from the residence at 1880 Sunday
morning.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-11-02

Foley's Honey and Tar cures coughs
quickly. strengthens the lungs and ex-
pels colds. Get the genuine in yellow
package. Mcbride & Will Drug Com
pany.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-08-11
COOPER MAY keep
INSULAR AFFAIRS
BUT OTHER INSURGENTS MUST
WALK PLANK or UNCLE
JoE's plsPLEAsuRE.
SPEAKER CANNON TO ANNOUNCE
coMMITTEEs-WEEks FOR
POSTAL AFFAIRS.

Washington, Aug. 5.-Speaker Can.
non expects to announce his commit
tee assignments today. A selection,
which is expected to cause much COM
ment and concern, is the designation
of Mr.. Weeks OF Massachusetts, as
chairman of the committee on post.
Offices ard post roads. It is under.
stood that MIR. Weeks does not favor
the postal savings bank proposition,
and that that fact had some influence
with Speaker Cannon in selecting him.
The fact that Mr.. Gardner Of New
Jersey, who viii be entitled to the
Craftsmanship OF the postoffice com
mittee from the standpoint of rank in
service on that committee, yesterday
for the first time, voted with the I'm
surgents' and democrats on the urg-
ent deficiency bill, was taken to indi.
cate that he regards Mr.. Weeks APP
pointment assured.
Mr.. Gardner Of Massachusetts Is TO
lose his craftsmanship on the commit.
tee on industrial arts expositions. II
was understood that this action was
taken because Gardner was one of the
leading insurgents" at the opening of
the present session. Rodenberg OF
Illinois. 1t is said, will succeed him.
Mr. Cooper of Wisconsin, who was
also an "insurgent" against the rules,
may retain the craftsmanship OF the
committee of insular affairs. 1t was
reported yesterday that President
Taft interviewed with Speaker Cannon
in his behalf The fate of Davidson
of Wisconsin. another "ingurgent,' re-
mains uncertain. He was chairman
Of the committee on railways and
canals.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-08-11
To Be
AMONG NEW TOYS
RECENT INVENTIONS GIVE MANY
NOVELTIES FOR THE COM
ING CHRISTMAS.
AERoPLANEs OF VARIOUS PAT.
TERMS IN SANTA CLAUS
PACK.

The day of the reindeer is over!
No longer will the small boy lie
awake on Christmas eve listening
for the tinkle of the sleighbeIs on
Santa Claus prancing steeds of the
north. Rather win he bark to the
whir OF the motor and the Tapping
OF the wings of st. Nicholas modern
down to the m.lute" aeroplane. If
the promised output OF the toymakers
marks a trend in the old gift-giver's
thought
All over the world the toy men are
driving their designers to distraction
with calling upon them for a nicely
behaved, tame and housebroken air
ship. The retail dealers expect to be
fairly swamped with agents exploiting
their samples of how to fly In fact
the Christmas market is expected to
he choked with flying machines.
The toymakers are impartial in
their selection of the aviator from
whom best to get their ideas, and
while the Wright brothers and Zeppe-
lin are the more popular Bleriot and
Latham have their craft copied freely.
It is also safe to say that some of
the designs ia toy shape never have
graced the mind of any inventor.
Though the aeroplane Is an outdoor
toy, several styles have been fitted up
SO as to fly about at the end of a
cord, while there are also captive
balloons by the score
Germans, Swedes, English and
Americans are bending every effort
TO outstrip one another In the race
for popular favor. The latest novelty
In the German output is policeman
seated astride an aeroplane. with one
arm extended in the direction of the
fleeing aeronaut whom he Is supposed
to be pursuing In a sort of stop
thief" manner, The other hand is
clasplng sword and waving II aloft
in a bloodthirsty motion. sgf
Another line of toys which shows
keen perception of the subjects of
popular interest on the part of the
manufacturer is entitled the "Roose.
welt In Africa set" The colonel bis
son. his doctor, photographers. and the
other members of his party, are repre-.
scented by flexible figures which can
be made to assume different positions
horseback, afoot or ballooning.
Along with the men goes set of
iointed animals, consisting of lions.
tigers, Important, rhinoceros and all
the other inhabitants of the Jungle.
Then there Is a complete tenting out.
tit. consisting of camels, pack mules.
tents and luggage. and everything
seen around the ordinary camp
Other toys which illustrate the
trend OF events are IN the shape OF
tiny submarine boats, small sized ana
moderate priced moving picture ma.
chimes and automobiles, both small
and large enough to ride in.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-08-11
WAS KIDNAPPING
. |. BLACKHANO PLOT2
POLICE BELIEVE ITALIANS HUR.
RiED TRUNKS TO CHICAGO
TO AVERT ARREST.

81. Louis. Aug, 5.--The discovery
yesterday that three trunks were
shipped TO Chicago by men suspected
of kidnapping Grace and Tommasso VI
yiano, confirmed the belief Of the po-
lice that the disappearance OF the
children ard a demand Of $4,000
ranBom was blackhand plot which,
however, did not contemplate harm
ing the children.
The police had no idea that the
trunks found In Chicago contained
the bodies Of the children, or any
thing other than the property OF
Samuel Turrisi, who. 1t is believed.
Iured the children away. The trunks
were taken Monday afternoon from
the house OF Joseph Pagamo. a friend
OF Turrisi. The police belieyed-the
hdnapers shipped their property to
a place where they believed Il would
be safe from search while they nego-
tiated for the ransom.
This is the theory confirmed last
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-08-11
PARIS AGAIN SEES
WORK OF CUILLOTINE

by strangulation. The motive was
robbery.
There were some jeers as a closed
wagon containing the condemned man
left the prison yard by side street,
then drove up the boulevard 200 yards
to the guillotine. The only spectators
to the execution were the oficials.
and large crowd of journalists.
As the trembling wretch stepped
out of the wagon, followed by price,
holding a crucifix, it was va seen
that according to the law dealing
with parricides, he was barefooted.
his head covered by transparent
black beiling. while a cape Of crude
material half concealed his naked
chest.
Before the onlookers had time TO ex-
press wonderment at this strange garb,
which gave the Impression the victim
was a woman and not man. the flow.
ing yelling fell from the head. the
cape from the shoulders and the vic
fin was seized and thrown under the
knife. In a fash all was over aud the
crowds dispersed
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-08-11
ROOSEVELT LAYS
CORNER STONE
CEREMONY AT NEW MISSION
CHURCH AND SCHOOL AT
KlJARE, AFRICA.

Kijabe, British East Africa, August
5.--Theodore Roosevelt and his son
Kermit arrived here early yesterday
afternoon from Nairobi and the eA
president performed the ceremony OF
laying the corner stone of the new
mission church and school for white
children. In a brief address Mr..
Roosevelt said
1T is the duty of the leading race
to help those who are backward to a
higher plane of education, and the
work of the missionaries in this
movement is most important. | am
especially pleased with what you are
doing through your schools for the
children of the settlers in this eoun-
try"
From here the Roosevelt party pro-
ceeded to Naivasha and went into
camp there.
Favorable Comnsnt on Speech.
Nairobi, British East Africa, August
5.-The speech delivered by Theodos :
Roosevelt at Nairobi Tuesday night
at the banquet in his honor has
brought out much favorable comment
1t was received at the time with en-.
thusiasm,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-08-11

Paris, Aug. 5.-The sudden official
announcement that public beheading
would take place at 1870 this morn
ing on the boulevard fronting the
Sante prison. created a sensation in
Paris, which has not seen an execu-
ton for Is years. Immediately an
immense crowd gathered but was I'M
able to get within two blocks of the
guillotine. being kept back by the
police guards. Partisan sentiment has
long been opposed to public execu-
tions, for in the past they were ac-
companied by scandalous scenes of
revelry.
Despite this, partliarcct refused
to abolish the deantiI penalv. and I'm
view of the revolving crime Of lhe man
executed this morning, Presidens FaI-
Heres refused to commute the SEN
tence to life imprisonment. The vic
tim was one, Duchemin. aged %. a
butcher. In 1908. he stabbed his
mother. and this not resulting in her
death quickly enough. he finished her
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-08-11
VICTIMS CONTINUE
To SUE MAYbRAY

Council BLUFFS, Iowa. August g.
Three more alleged Maybray victims.
2. Pierpont of Marysville, Mo-; r. L.
King Of Fowler, Colo, Nelson Pratt OF
Toledo, Ohio. filed petitions yesterday
against J. G. Maybray, the First Ma
final bank. Ernest e. Hart and others
to recover amounts they claim to hAys
LOST. Pierpont and King were swindIed
by fake horse races, Pratt was duped
on fake wrestling match. The two
first named lost about $4,000 each.
Pratt lost $4,000
Twenty suits have now been fled
by alleged victims of Maybray and his
associates.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-08-11

eminent bond stolen fsom Harris Of
fee in Cincinnati twenty-five years
ago. He vas notified that on presen-
tation Of proper proof the principal OF
the bond would be paid
Harris says that at the time the
bond was stolen he was practicing
law in the Office of Joseph H. Foraker.
As time went on. he says, he forgot
all about the loss until the govern
ment at the maturity of the paper in
1907, began to make search fer him.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-08-11
SUCCEEDS TRuE.

Herbert Loethe Elected Secretary Of
Livestock Sanitary Board.
Herbert Lcethe of Mcfarland yester-
day was elected secretary of the state
livestock sanitary board. He IS a
graduate Of the long course in agri-
culture at the University of wiscop-
sin and also attended the Pennsyi.
vania veterinary college for a year.
State Veterinarian D. B. Clark has
been secretary pro tenn since the res
ignation of John M. True.
DR.. Clark viii give tuberculosis
demonstration at the Grant county
fair at Boscobel tomorrow under the
auspices of the board Several other
demonstrations have been planned for
county fairs in different portions of
the state.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-08-11
MADDEN is sEPupIArgO.
Labor Unions Take Action Toward
New Organization.

Chicago, Aug. 5.--Martln b. (Shn-
N.Y. Madden has been formally repu.
dated by seven Of the prinlpal unions
OF the building trades council OF
which be has long been preslden.
and Dictator. The action was taken
at q meeting at which were repre-
scented the structural iron workers,
steamfitters, plasterers and glass
workers. II was decided to form a
new organization to be known as the
Chicago building.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-08-11

night, when the police was informed
that the inspection of the contents of
the trunks in Chicago revealed only
elohing and minor articles. The i'm
portance of the evidence may be adj.
dueed from a proof of ownership of
the clothing. Marchisi Bendetto. a
cousin of Turrisi. is missing from his
home here since Sunday. He sold our
the day before, saying he was going
to California.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-08-11
CARMEN MAY STRIKE.
Chicago Situation Serious Though
Mayor Is Hopeful

Chicago. August with 1000
street car men voting on the question
of walk ont today, the attitude Of
the traction and city officials is that
of hope that a strike may be ayerted
by compromise. although Il is ex
pected the men will vote favoring a
strike. The mayor expressed the
opinion last night that there would
be no strike. but the arrival OF pro-
fessional strike breakers had an om-
nous look.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-08-11
FavorabIe commsnt on speeeh.
ALI WILL ACCEPT
PENSION AND SKIP

Teheran, Aug. s.. 1t is understood
that the government offered the ex-
shah an annual pension of $4,000 on
the condition that he viii deliver up
the jewels enumerated in the national
lists inventory or inform the govern
ment how he disposed of the missing
gems.
1t is believed that Mohamed Ali will
accept this offer and depart, probably
for Russia, within a fortnight.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-08-11
North Atlantic Flee, Reduced.

Provincetown, Mass, Aug. 5.-The
battleships of the North Atlantic fleet,
which have been practicing in Cape
Cod bay the past month, sailed yester-
day for Hampton Roads, Virginia. on
the Virginia capes'they viii maneuver
under rougher conditions. The Maine
remained behind for minor repairs.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-08-11
CIRCUS TENT BLOWS DOWN.
5arnum & Bailey Menaserie uncoy
cred by Wind.

Battle Creek, Mich, August 5 I
wind yesterday blew down the Bar
mum and Bailey menagerie tent. The
crowd was thrown into a panic. AIDE
laide Hathaway of Sehoolcraft was
caught In the tent and badly hurt,
Bernice Platt, while rushing from the
tent, got between haef and an auto
mobile which ccllided she was Sc
v,arely injured.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-08-11
Fatal Burning OF Little Girl.

Belvidere, August 5.-Word has
been received Of the fatal burning OF
Lucille Hoyey, the little daughter OF
Mr. and Mrs Dell Hoyey, who re-
moved from CHS city to Denver last
fall. The family has been prominent
here for years. and removal was made
TO Denver when the father became in.
terested In mining interests there
There IL one other daughter
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-08-11
ounbosts to Morocco.
WILLIAMS WAITED IN eToFcIz

Now Hsid in Boston Pending invcsti-
CATION Of Prizefight Fatality
Marietta, Ga. August 5.--David Will
liams, who is being held in Boston by
the national authorities pending the
investigation OF the death of Harrison
II. Foster. following a boxing match
between TIE two negroes aboard the
Vermont, Is wanted here on charge
Of assault with intent to murder. A
year ago, ii is alleged, he attempted
the life Of Howard Northcott, young
white man.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-08-11
suuek Reef in Alaskan Waters.

Seattle, August 5.--The torpedo
boat destroyer. Paul Jefes. which left
here July 20 for cruise in Alaskan
waters. was said last night to have
struck a reef near Skagway, and
made port in a sinking condition The
extent of the damage is unknown