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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-06-05
WILL CIRCULATE PETITION TO
OPERATE IF REVOCATION
CARRIES.
BITTER STRUGGLE 10
IN SIGHT FOR CITY
Legal Contest, Based on the Interpre-
tation Of the Election Referred to in
the Mulet Law, Will Become Issue
TO Fight for Saloons or No Saloons.

The petition Of remonstrance against
mulct saloons In Marshalltown, if it
carries, will be followed Immediately
by a new petition for consent to oper-
ate. This is the decision OF the saloon
forces already made. Furthermore,
there will be feeding for the lawyers,
too, for the saloon interests are going
to base their petition upon the last
city election, while the anti-saloon
people have decided to base theirs
upon the last general election last fall.
A legal conflict is Imminent upon in
depreciation of the law with reference
to the specific election involved. The
code originally provided that signers to
either a petition Of consent, or a re-
monstrance, must be the qualified vot-
ers "at the last general election" This
clause has been supplemented, how
ever. and now the law also reads, "aH
the last preceding election" But this,
addition to the law, according to
lawyer favorable to the saloon inter
ests. occurs only in part of the section
bearing upon this question; the other
reading the same as in the old code.
Hence, the saloon men claim the petit
ton should be based upon the vote at
the spring election.
Consent to operate saloons under the
old petition will not expire until July
i, 1911, two years from now. The sa-
looms have the consent of the city
council to operate during the present
fiscal year ending next April. But a
petition to close would be effective,
Notwithstanding this consent Of the last
petition under which the saloons now
operate, and the council, providing a
majority of the legal voters sign it, but
whether these legal voters must be
those who voted at the general election
last fall, or the city election this
spring, is the question which will be-
come the Issue.
An attorney, favorable to the anti
saloon interests, said he was not aware
othat a change, supplementing the orig
inal wording of the code, had been
made, and he was quite certain it was
not made by the last general assem-
bly,.
Senator Van Law Explains It., -
Senator Van Law, being asked for
an opinion upon the question raised,
said this afternoon that there had been
no change in the code at all upon this
point. The alleged changes which ap-
pear to have confused even some legal
minds, are not changes at all, he sad
and verified it by the statutes, but are
sections of, the code relating to petit
tions Of q different character In the
one instance petition of consent to
conduct a saloon must contain the
names Of a majority OF the voters re-
siding in the city and voting therein
"at the last preceding election" On
the other hand, petition Of revoca-
ton, or to close the saloons, must be
signed by a majority of voters of the
city, as shown by ''the last general
election" Hence there is neither
change nor ambiguity in the law.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-06-05

in Justice Millard's court. an tnfor=
nation dled by Justice Grant. charging
cheating by false pretehses. in an al
legged attempt to conceal certain mort
cages in the transfer OF real estate
to plaintiff. Decision was withheld I'M
til July 1, Hinecker furnishing a bond
Of 5000 for his appearance.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-06-05
New York,s Boast.

A statistician in one Of the city
departments. who has kept tab on the
business. says that there are as many
marriages in New York every year
as there are in Philadelphia. Boston,
Washington. Chicago and st. Louis
combined
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-06-05
Lecture at Albion

A great lecture by Rev. A. T. Bishop
of Iowa Falls, at Albion M. E. church,
Tuesday evening, June s, 1909. Sub
ject, Things Worth While" Given by
the M. e. Sunday School. Admission
25c; 15c for children. This is a
splendid lecture.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-06-05
FOR INFORMATION OF PUBLIC.
The Fidelity Savings Bank Opens ,
Commercial Departments,

Commercial Department.
The Fidelity Savings bank, which ur
to this year has confined itself to 8
strictly savings bank business. has now
opened a commercial department. ans
Is prepared to take care of checking
accounts and to offer its patrons nj
the facilities Of general banking. VIII
receive accounts Of individuals, banks
corporations and firms on favorabl,
terms and shall be pleased to meet witt
those who contemplate making changes
or opening new accounts.
THE FIDELITY SAVINGS BANK,
Marshalltown, Iowa
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-06-05
GILMAN MAN VERY LOW.

Hans Hill, Who Was struck by Light
ming, is Barely AIives>~
Hans Hill, the Gilman farmer who
was struck by lightning Wednesday,
and SO seriously injured, is barely
alive. That Hill is still alive, however,
lis considered miraculous, in view of
the nature of his injuries.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-06-05

1t is said that the prejudice which
exists against horsef1esh rests, to
some extent, on religious basis. The
missionaries who converted the Sax
ons prohibited the consumption Of this
food, as being reminiscent Of heather
sacrifices and feasts. Quatrefage tells
that "the Saxons usually celebrated
any relapse into the beliefs of their
forefathers by massacre of the
priests and banquet of horsef1esh,
both held on the same day." Gregory
III. wrote to st. Boniface in 731: 81
am told that some Of your flock still
eat the flesh Of the wild horse, and
most Of them eat the flesh Of their
own horses when these are killed.
Henceforth, most holy brother, this
must not be allowed. Use every posi-
BILE means to abolish this custom, and
impose heavy penalty on all devour.
ers OF horselesh. They are unclean,
and their conduct Is execrable."
Great Painting Stolen.
A famous Madonna and child, one
IT the most noted masterpieces Of the
world, has Just been stolen from a
church in Venice, and is supposed to
have been shipped to this country.
During Lent, according to the custom
lin the Catholic churches, every pic
ture and statue was covered by veil.
This furnished the unknown thieves
with an opportunity to purloin without
discovery for some days from the
chapel Waller Of the historic church of
the Madonna del Orto at Venice the
picture in question. It Is painted on
wood. The painting, which is of great
beauty. shows the Virgin Mary with
the infant Jesus. It was executed by
The noted fifteenth century artist,
Giambsllino. and is among the most
highly treasured paintings Of Venice.
Erudltion.
The following gems Of literature are
bona fide examples Of the erudition
possessed by certain students who are
taking this years course of English
at Harvard. An effort to write some
thing about the word "Vulgate" In
connection with the Bible resulted II
the production of "In the fourteenth
century lived Bulgate. He translated
the Bible for Roman Catholics
Ahithophel 10 q name not wholly un
familiar to Biblical students, but per
haps this will give new Information
lconcerning him: "Ahithophel was the
first man after the food to lead . holy
existence, but after him and before
the time Of Christ there were . mum
Der Of Christians ensconced in differ
emit places. "-Christian Register.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-06-05
poinu Rureps.

Once when the present writer was
journeying in Naples on one Of the
electric trans which skirt the rim Of
the bay he heard the voice OF an
American lady pronouncing what he
took to be . slowing ,eulogy Of .thaa
inspiring sight. "l've travelled nearly
Ill over" said the voics. hut I'vs
never seen anywhere @ pause) any
electric cars to compare with ours IN
Seattle!" It was, not quite the ex
psctsd climax, but Seattle 4 certainly
z surprising place. III r,olden Post 4
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-06-05
TIMEsREPUBI1cAN ntARsHAIITowN,I IOWA. JUNE ), 1909

to come out. Why do you not? You
will. won't you? Bow your heads, let
US pray. Who WIN be the first one to
lead the way?"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-06-05
BLUE RIBBON BUGGIEs
Arney Calls Your Attention to the
Famous Line Of Blue Ribbon Rusgies
That He Carries.

q have handled for years the Durant
bort line of buggies. and can say, l
think truthfully. that for style, quality
and durability there is not another line
Of buggies made that is any better.
We have single buggies, surries. spring
wagons, and in fact anything that you
may want in vehicle. We have these
buggies on our floor, and we want to
show them to you before you make a
purchase This is for our mutual ad-
vantage. P. +. ARNEY.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-06-05

on an IL ss : 80 s, mi 5i..
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-15
PATHETIC DEATH
 OF AGED NEGRESS

Florence, Dec. ts.--tspeciai.)- )--Pa- thetic in the extreme was the death of old Aunt Julia Asher, an ex-slave, which occurred several days ago at her hum bie cabin In this city. at the advanced age of 10s.
 The old woman. though almost blind and showing every sign of her los years. had lived alone for many years. dependent on the charitable ninistra- tions of her white and negro friends. A negro woman who was accustomed to attending to her wants called early in the morning and failing to find Aunt Julia, called in e nefghbor. large hole was discovered before the fireplace of the darkened room and finally the old woman was found under the bed siightIy burned and almost frozen.
 She had evidently attempted to build a fire to warm herself and had caught ire. her burned drsas and the hole in the floor showed how nearly she, had come to being burned to death. She was unconscious and did not regain consciousness before her death st noon.
 Aunt Julia belonged to the old and wealthy Asher family and her hoins had been left her by Pike Asher, the son of her owner. A picture of her young mistress was her greatest treas" ure and its hiding place was kept . secret from aii but one of her frtends who had promised to bury the minia- ture with her. This was done.
 The old woman's house was left 10 her only relative, 6 nephew who lived in this county.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-15
ALABAMIANs SPEAK
 FOR GOOD ROADS

Topeka. Kas.. Dee. l4--0ood roads advocates. including Governors. Mem bsrs of Congress and representatives Of State good roads organisations from various parts of the United States, are here to attend the annual convention of the National Good Roads Associa- ton which opened today for . two days session.
 Several hundred delegates and many other champions of the good roads movement greeted Arthur c. Jackson. president Of the National association. when he called the convention to or- der. Governor W. R. Stubbs weicom- ed the delegates.
 The program today included ad- dresses by Governor A. c. shaIlenber- ger. of Nebraska: John Craft. presi- dent of the Alabama Good Roads As- sociation. and R. J. Chaney. of Omaha. who spoke as representative of the Union Pacific Railroad.
 Among the other prominent men who will address the convention are
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-15
FIGHT WITH OFFICER.

Pstrolman Romine shoots at Father
 and Son in FIorence.
 Florence. Dec. 14.--(Special)--Doy Saxton, 6 young white man. had narrow escape from death at the hands of Police Officer Will Romine, whom he is said to have attacked be- cause the latter had arrested him Tor selling whiskey.
 Eaxtoh and his father. Dock Saxton. are said to have made threats against Romine and the father stood by with a drawn knife to prevent interfer- ence.s while the son, who is much larger than Romine, gave the officer beating. Young Saxton had knock ed Romine down when Romine got hold of his pistol. His face was cov- cred by his overcoat so that he could not see to shoot and the bullet miss ed it's mark but Saxton's face was badly powder burned and the two men ran Young Saxton was later arrest ed but the father escaped.
 The trial of Doyle Saxton was set Tor this morning but was postponed to await the arrest of his father.
 Romine Is night policeman in East Florence. U
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-15

unfortunate in drawing, psrhaps, the worst course of the. day. After mak- Ing . couple of wide casts. the dogs entersd a wooded section where Rens was lost and only found after . nf- teen rntnutes' search She was found staunch on . covey point the birds being unfortunatsiy flushed by . spec. tator. searching for the dog. and while not In sight of the judgss. The dogs were then started again In heavy strip of woods whore neither dor had much opportunity to show range or speed. Just before befnG ordered up, Rena made wide cast and located a large bevy close to the wagons. which she held for long time awaiting the arrival of the judEes. This was con sidered the ciassisst find of tho day. Tn speed and bird-work the locai dox clearly outciassed her famous cenapet-
 caessr's ahost. snq Miss HessY drew . nretty Ind of a hevy. which she handled in great shape. No other birds were found during the heat and this brace concluded the running for the day.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-15
RESENTS JOHNSON TALK
'osnl, os so's1!lb sse!bI;sl WSlsS;. s1xs A Tn
Empafeafion lga6e That Amefiear ksagss Heea Is Trying To
 Hun Doth ef the Major

New York, Dec. 1l---President FoRsi of the Philadelphia Nationals. said
 II have no particular interest in the election of . president- IL does not matter to me whether MT. Heydier oi MT. ward 10 elected. will have nc trouble with either of them"
 Mir. FoGeI said he did not like the way In which Ban Johnson. of the American League was talking. He said that he had been informed by PhiIsdelphia business men that 1t wal was ruppina both leaGues." ss
 President Fogei has been credited with being h favor of Wards cleo ton. The directors of the American League held a meeting and awarded the pennant Of the league to the De troft team.
 The meetings of both the Nationa League and American League mem. bers were postponed until tomorrow afternoon.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-15
TeIexrapn strske Tmmineat.

Cincinnati. Dec. 14.--Raiiway tele- Rraphers employed by the Baltimore q ohio Southwestern Railway. in de- manding a wage scale and a change Tn working conditions. are meeting with the same opposition from the compa- ny as are the Big Four telegraphers ih their like demands. It is understood the Baltimore & Ohio men ask for g IS percent increase in wages. The Big Four telegraphers have not yet com pleted their referendum vote on strike, but 90 percent of the votes now are in favor of strike and two-thiros of the total have voted.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-15
WAR EXPENSES.
Houae Cosnnittee Acts On the Esti-
 matea.

House Cosamittee Acts On the Ests-
 matea.
 washington. Dec. 14--The estimates of expenditures of the War Depart ment for the coming year amounting to sa4.7sa.0s7 were fayorably acted upon by the House committee On mil itary affairs today and the bill Is ready to be reported to the House.
 The committee. instead Of making the customary reduction of depart. mental estimates. increased several items and inserted one or two new ones, making a total increase in ap- propriation over the department esti- mates of about a million dollars.
 The bill as completed will carry nearly ninety-six millions. Last years military appropriation was SlO0, 45s, s,es5.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-15
FARMERS IN AFFRAx.
San. Fsaaasck Wounded in LaadeRdaie
 County.

Florence. Dec. l4.--tSpeciai)-- Meagre details reached Florence this morning of c shooting scrape which ocamrred saturday evening four miles wsst of Florence on the Waterloo road. in which Robert Williams Charles Jackson and sam haaaocs were concerned.
 Ali three are well known white men and Williams runs country store, II Is said Jackson went to WtihAmss horne in his absence and acted in an insulting manner to members of his Family. when Williams returned home and learned the facts he got nis shot gun and went In search of Jack son, whom he met riding in wagon with Sam Haddock. He fired at Jack son and missed. but the weapon was so near to Haddock that his face was powder burned about his forehead and eyes and there is fear that he VIII lose his eyesight.
 Jackson left and has not been seen since and Haddock refused to prose- cute Williams.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-15
Mrs. Heiser Dead.

Mobile, Dec. 1s.--(specisi. )--Mrs. Marriet Heiter. wife of Joseph J. Heit- CT. died late yesterday afternoon st her home In this city after an illness of only few days. She was devout member of the South Franklin Street Presbyterian Church, and died in that ters, Mrs James T. Duggan. Mas ope- iia Heiter. i've sons. George Heiter. Jo- seph ]. Heiter of Guifport. Miss. Charles E.. William and Roben. besides many grandchildren
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-15
Helen nrern nuraeA.

Detroit. Dec. i4--The funeral of Helen Brown. the i3-year-o old. giri mur- dered last Friday night in truck yard, was held today. One of the six little boy palibearers tainted during the services. The police are still without any promising clues and to- day offered . s1.ooo reward for infor- nation leading to the arrest of the murderer.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-15
Y-.ct,re on VAv~ a4ocnr.

Huntsville, Dec. 14-(specIal. )-- A lecture on the raising of livestock will be delivered here on Wednesday by Dr. Cooper Curtiec of the Bureau of Animal Industry at Washington. The lecture comes in good season to the farmers of this section, Madison County having voted in the stock law and made ready for the eradication of the cattle tick. thereby placing Madi- son County in position to soon engage in cattle raising without handieaps.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-15
A RnnItinK ..Afeion., 2

New York, Dec. l4.--An unexpected banking melon" was sliced up in Wall street in time for the Christmas holidays today when the First NAtion- al Bank declared an extra dividend of per cent. for the quarter. making a total disbursement of 40 per cent. in dividends for the year. The bank has capitalization of si0.O00,00O and distributes this year s4.0oo.Ooo in divi- dends
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-15
WANTS TO KnnP .srn.I-.
Chemist wiiey sesks Apprsyssatse.
 Maize Aleohol.

Chemist wiley seshs AppxeDs1atson C
 Maize Aleohol.
 Washington, Dec. fl.-rUncis Sam and the Still. !" was the subject of . the ,departmsnt of agriculture. who has put 70 many food stufss on the black list delivered before the House committee on aGriculture today. ft was In connection with the estimates for the agricultural appropriation bill. on which hearings are being held pre- lfminary to framing the measure.
 Dr. Wiley described the elaborate sttll for producing denatured alcohol which the government 10 operating ai the department. He said 1t had cost S10.000 tho present year and he would like to continue it next year and the next year after that so as finally to get the young men From the farmins districts familiar with t in order that they could instruct the folks ai home.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-15

cause the oficers of the Bell Telephone Company of Missouri. and of tho Mis- souri and Kansas Telephone Company could not conveniently come fsere on Decsnber 20, the date for beginning the inquiry into the alleged telephone menopoly in this state. has ben post poned to December 3A.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-15
Te speek .. oeeA Re.A..

Columbus, Miss. Dec. 14--tspecial.) Mayor Donneli Is In receipt of q letter from Charles ". Thatcher. the widely known apostle of good roads stating that he win visit Columbus al an early date in the interest of the movement which he represents, and has been asked that arrangements bs made or him to deliver several lee. lures here
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-15
MONTHS FIRE nEfoRT.
Nevenber Lesses Total the San |

NovcnDer LoHees Total the Sun or
 e20O,O00.
 The November fire record for Mont gomery shows the month is the ban nsr one of unluckiness of the city fire department for the year thus far. The buildings at risk in all fires were val ued at $92,70e and the contents at S326.580. The loss Is placed at $300.- GOO which Is made up almost entirely by three fires: The Barnard Frank fire. the fire at Mrs. Frank Josephs' place on Adams street and the fire at Herman Holders home in the latter part of the month.
 The department answered thirty-one alarms of which twenty-nine came in by telephone and two over the regu- lar Ire alarm system.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-15
nnranI ns NE. Pnttan.

Huntsville. Dec, 14--(SpeciaI. )-- The funeral of oliver B. Patton, for mer cashier of the First National Bank, who died Saturday night. was conduct ed Monday afternoon from his resi- dsnce on McClung Street by Rev. Ca. rev Gamble, rector of the Episcopal Church. The body was inferred in Ma ria Hill Cemetery.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-15
servtee. At aIount vsraon.

Washington. Dec. 14.-Today the tooth anniversary of the death o' George Washington. the Alexandria Washington Lodge of Masons. in ao' coriance with its annual custom placed a memorial wreath on the tomb at Mount Vernon. Va. Tho members of Waahington's old lodge were joined by representatives of ths FTedericksburg. Va, lodge which alsn placed a wreath on the tomb.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-15
JomeN-nomera.

Florence. Dee. 1S.--(speciai.) )--Mrs. Benjamin Armstead Rogers has an- nounced the engagement and ap- preaching marriage of her daughter. Miss Harriet Susan Rogers to Mfr. Will liam Henry Jones. of Bowling Green. Ky. The wedding will take place Wednesday, January 5, at l2 o'clock ct fha First Methodist Church.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-15
AaI.n NTonev For CeIvea4on

Washington, Dec. I4.---In a letter directed to the House today, the secre- tary of war transmitted a report of the general board of United states en- gineers recommending the extension of harhor projects at Galveston. Texas. and the appropriation therefor from the public treasury of ss.ess.aSo.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-15
sseyvayvaxs in Jsii

Mobile, Dec. ils--tspeciai )--Ansz Blackman and James Harris. who slowed away on the schooner Georgis Bilkey. arriving here tonight from Georgetown, Barbadoes. were locked up in jail and will be deported when the vessel departs.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-15
Two Bend Offers.

Acting Mayor Kennedy said Tues day that he has received two bids for the ese.00o issue of street bonds, the sale of which has been hanging fire more than five months since their ar- thorisasion. Mayor Kennedy says that he expects Mayor Gunter 10 re- turn within the week from New York.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-15
D.r,.~e i. Hesrx.

Pittsburg. Dec. 14---Accbrding to re- ports Altering in here today from western Pennsyivania points the dam. age caused by yesterdsgs storm VI, amount to several huhdred thousand dollars. All trains ape arriving sev. eral hours late.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-15
File veiuntary Pssiaioss.

Joe Howard and Norris Brown. giv+ ing their occupations as railroad men have filed petitions in the Federal Court seeking to have themselves de- elared voluntary bankrupts. They state in their petitions that their as- sets are nothing,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-15
SETTLED FOR s4,eee.
Halsey Estate CompRomiees With Mrs
 Men0vgall.

Huntsville. Dec. it.--(Specid ) = The suit of Mrs. Clara McDoweli against the administrators of the w. L. Halsey estate was settled out of court today by the payment of s4.ooo to Mrs. McDowell.
 Mrs. McDowell brought suit for e25.- 900. claiming that her husband. who was an employe of W. l.. Halsey. was killed by MT. Halsey when he suddenly became insane and killed J. Robert Jones.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-15
1au.iues. ef ,weowm Team

Chattanooga. Tenn. Dec. lev. 3. whiteside. of this city. has been elected business manager and road secretary of the Chattanooga South ern League baseball club.