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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-03-29
JOHN T. ROSE, OF MoNTEzuMA.
NEARs CENTURY
MARK
FAMILY REUNION TO De
HELD NEXT THURsoAY
Mr.. Rose an lowa Pioneer and . Re-
markabIs Man-Worksd on He Farm
Until 95 Years Of Ase-votsd For
William Henry Harrison For Prssi-
dsnt--Is Yet Active.
to rimes-Republican.

Special to Times Republican.
Grinnell, March pa notable event
involving also a family reunion is to
take place on Thursday OF this week at
Montezuma, where John T. Rose passes
his 99th birthday and is still able to
get about the house and yard. He lives
at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Belt
Malcolm, the latter being his daughter.
He was born in Sullivan county,
New York, and during his younger
days was an expert woodsman and
raftsnan, taking many raft Of tim
bers and lumber down the rivers to
New York and Philadelphia and hav-
ing the record of which he is quite
proud of never having lost raft. In
1855 he came to Jasper county, Iowa,
where he lived four years. then moved
to Henry county, Illinois. for nine
years. In 1868 he bought q farm north
OF MonteZuma where he has since lived
until within the past few years. He
has been very active and hearty, doing
manual labor until past 85 years Of
age July 4, 1885. he was married to
Elizabeth Mott in Sullivan county, New
York. She died at their home, near
Montezuma, in 1882. They had four
girls and three boys born to them, the
oldest one still living at the age Of q.
Mr.. Rose has been republican in
politics during the life OF that party
and whig before, voting for William
Henry Harrison and for every presi-
dent since. When a young man he
joined the Methodist church whore he
has ever since been q member.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-03-29
'PoMERoY PREACHER QUITS.
Resigns Passionate Because Of Diff
cuIties With Members.

Resigns Pastorate Because Of Diff
cuties With Members.
Special to Times-Republican.
Pomeroy, March 29-Rev. S. F. Nc
CURE announced his resignation from
the passionate Of the Methodist church
at the end of the usual preaching serv-
ice.
In a way the announcement was a
surprise. BY reason Of fndiscreet re-
marks and lack of tact in his social
and business intercourse he got at outs
with his people and proved unpopu-
lar. The elimination of the difficulties
came when he went ahead with $1,000
worth of improvements on the church
late last fall with the impression pre-
vailing generally that the funds had
been subscribed to- meet the expense.
but after the work was done the min
lister had no subscription list.
Presiding Elder McBurney visited
here to look into the difficulty and cen-
sured the trustees for not being better
informed before they allowed the work
to proceed, as we'll as censuring Rev.
Mr.. Mcclure. Rev. Mr.. McBurney has
another pastor in mind for this charge
when Rev. Mr.. MCGUIRE leaves in a
month. The resigning minister came
here in November, 1908. from a Ne
braska conference, and was earlier in
the work in Kansas.
Walker Moody, son of L. w. Moody,
who has the largest business interests
of any man in Pomeroy, went to lie
Beau, S. D., last week and on the
ed was married to Miss Besse Mae
Henderson. The young people returned
here Wednesday evening.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-03-29
Beaman News Budget.

Special to Times Republican.
Beaman, March 29.--Three cases Of
diphtheria are reported at the home OF
Jacob Stull His son George, and
granddaughter Ruth, were the first
to become stricken with the malady,
however, they are all doing very we'll
after being given anti-toxin. They are
under quarantine.
Mrs. Jacob Blow is very low with
heart trouble and it is feared the end
is very near.
Peter McMartin, a grandson Of Judge
Cole of Des Moines, has purchased the
old McMartin homestead and will re-
model the house, making . palatial
residence OF 1t.
Frank L. Miller. one Of our township
trustees attended the good roads con-
vention In Des Moines last week and
reports that good progress. is being
made in ideas at least.
Burt Callahan ID improving, but 80
slowly that he will hardly - abb for
spring work.
The corn is about all husked here and
farmers are beginning regular spring
work. The ground Is in fi1e condi-
ton.
Charles vint il going to Hot Springs
for treatment for rheumatism.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-03-29
DEMOCRATS WIN IN CLINTON.
Republican and Labor Tickets De-
feated by Large PluraIities.

Srecial TO Eimes-Republican.
Clinton, March 29.-James c. Smith
democratic candidate for mayor, won
over DR.. G. A. Smith. republican, and
w. 3. Farver Independent, in perhaps
the most interesting three cornered
race for the office of mayor in Clinton's
history. The vote received by Mr.
Smith was nearly as great as that OF
h!s +-.-o onnonents combined, DR.. Smith,
the republican candidate falling far
behind in the race.
The result of the election was await
ed with intense interest, as the third
candidate, ex-Mayor Farver, had 1t was
believed strong following among the
laboring class, his supporters behev-
ing that he would win. The followers
of Dr.. Smith believed the entry Of Far
yer into the race would split the DEM
ocratic vote and give the victory to
the republican candidate; while the
democrats, in spite of these conditions,
maintained a strong faith in their can
didate, which the result justified. Mr..
smith was aided by republicans in
yesterdays election, running Tar ahead
of any other man in his party, and re-
ceiving more than 800 plurality. The
successful candidates were:
Mayor-James G. Smith, democrat.
Auditor-w E. Hayes, republican.
Police JUDGE. e. 1effingwe1, re-
publican.
Solicitor. B. Ahrems republican.
Treasurer-E. B. Chandler, democrat
Engineer--R. G. Hart, democrat
Assessor-O1ef Nelson, republican.
Park comm issioner-Sid D. Robb, re-
publican.
! Aldermen at larRe-,J A. O'Neill,
democrat, and Frank Gage, democrat.
Ward a1dermen-Gd Kreeger dem.
ocrat, NJ. D. Smiley democrat, A. Buck
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-03-29
Fair Managers in ses.ion.

Special to Times-Republican.
Mason City, March 29.-The repre-
sentatives of the northern Iowa and
Southern Minnesota Fair Managers
Association, which was formed at
meeting held in this city several weeks
ago. is at present in session here. The
fair managers gathered here this after
neon and opened at the Wilson Hotel
this afternoon. The purpose Of the
meeting is to confer with representa-
tiyes Of various fair attractions and CO.
operate in booking high GLASS attrac-
tions endeavoring to secure them at
low figure by acting together.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-03-29
Caster Defeated in Burlington.

Burlington, March CIV. c. Cross
was elected mayor of Burlington over
DR.. j. S. Caster, in one of the most in
teresting local campaigns in the history
of the city. 1t was the first election for
city officials under the commission plan
of government. and party lines were
entirely eliminated, while there was no
open factional feeling and the CAM
paign was entirely devoid of person.
alities The councilmen who received
the winning pluralities are Ernest
Book. Frank Canny, Charles E. Funck
and Henry Scheurs.
Burlington. March 29.-Cross' major
ity is 903. The following commission
ers We're chosen: Henry Scheuers,
road expert, 3.459; Frank Canny, re-
tail grocer, 1854; Charles P. F'unck.
city marshal, 2,649; Ernst Book, presi-
dent of the park commission. 2,616.
Cross, the successful candidate for
mayor was formerly trainmaster here
for the Burlington. AT the present he
is an insurance agent. He is promi-
nent member of the .Masons and Elks.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-03-29
REFORM LOSES At IOWA FALLS
Mayor Bryson Reelected by Decisive
vote-Tax Levy for Hospital.

Mayor Bryson Reelected by Decisive
vote-Tax Levy for Hospital.
Special to Times-Republican.
Iowa Falls, March 29.-By vote Of
457 to 211, Mayor Boyd r. Bryson de-
feated Attorney w. w. White for may
or in one of the biggest elections ever
held in the city and following a lively
campaign. Mayor Bryson was endorsed
by decisive vote and will enter on
his third term as mayor April 4. Dur
ing the campaign, the Sentinel, the
churches and the temperance element
of the city laid many things at the door
of Mayor Bryson and demanded that
the city "clean up" and so picked At
torney White to lead the reform move
ment in municipal affairs. A strenuous
campaign was waged for several weeks
and by the pulpit and press, the peo-
pie were urged to stand for purity in
municipal affirs. The voters, by two
to one vote, chose to endorse Mayor
Bryson. The First ward gave Bryson
}13S votes, and White Al; Second ward,
Rvson 129, White 81; Third ward,
Bryson 1O2, White 81; Fourth ward,
Bryson SO. White 80.
The proposition to levy mill tax
for the purpose of aiding in the main
tenance of the city hospital carried by
vote of about two to one. This city
is one of the first, under the new law
allowing hospital levies, to vote a tax
in support of a public hospital.
The new council will consist of three
new and three old members. j. l.. Far
rington being reelected from the First
ward, S. W. Wright as aldernan-at-
large and c. L. Gade reelected from
the Fourth ward. The new members
are A. B. Baxter as alderman-at-large,
T. A. Fayant as councilman from the
Second and DR.. B. e. Purcell as coun-
Gilman from the Third. NJ. M. kickelis
was chosen park commissioner for SIX
wears and q. K. Hoag reelected Tor
| two years. E. Fitzgerald, Sr., was re-
elected assessor and w. s. Walker city
treasurer for the second term. Attor-
ney w. w. White, who headed the re-
form ticket as candidate for mayor
formerly resided at State Center, and
located here for the practice OF MS pro-
fession a few years ago and has been
r11pcaSSf1Il.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-03-29
EASY TO FIND WORK.
Laid of Workmen at Clinton Secured
Outside Jobs in Hurry.


Clinton, March 29.-Ten days ago
eighteen section hands, who were
working in the Northwestern railway
yards as section hands. were laid off
upon the completion of the spring yard
track work. Foreman Albert Wise, of
the Clinton yards, says that when he
tried to find some of them for extra
work last Saturday, that he could find
but six of the eighteen. All of the men
were Clinton residents. but they had
in that short time been able to secure
positions at other points, and they had
scattered out of the city, many of them
taking their families with them. 1t
appears in all lines that an increasing
ly large class of workers are becom-
ing transients. This condition is not
due to any propensity on the part OF
the laboring men themselves, but to an
increase in the magnitude of industrial
operations and to a change in economic
conditions in industry generally.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-03-29
CHANGES AT CEDAR RAPIDS.
Only One of Old CouncIn,en Re-
Elected-Sherman Badly Beaten.


Special TO Times Republican.
Cedar Rapids, March 29-Barely two
thirds of the total vote of the city was
poled yesterday. The fullest vote was
polled in the labor. packing house and
shop wards. The result was mixed.
Only one member of the present coun-
Gil, Henry S. keffer, commissioner Of
parks, was reelected. keffer was the
representative of the union labor ele-
ment, and was the center of practically
all the fighting. The charges made
against his administration of affairs
brought out the union labor interests,
and they managed to pull him thru by
a majority of about 800.
Councilman Huston, head of the de-
partnent of streets and walks, and
Councilman Sherman, head of the de-
partment of public safety, were both
defeated the former badly. The heavy
Bohemian vote. which went practically
solid for w. H. Stepanek, Bohemian
business man. was a factor in Sher-
mans defeat City Engineer Smith led
the councilmanic candidates, his popu-
larity being due to his autagonism to
certain contractors.
Mayor Miles had practically no op-
position, his opponent. John w. Barry,
having asked the people to make Miles
election unanimous. The vote re-
suited:
For nnayor-Miles. s,791; Barry s5s.
For councilmen-P. P. Smith. 1891;
W. H. Stepanek, 1859: Henry Bennett,
2.612; Henry Keffer, 1859: George S.
Lightner. 2,1s4; E. A. Sherman, 1857;
James H. Hughes, 1912: c. D. Huston,
1880. The result of the election means
that a number of the preent city en-
ployes. in subordinate capacities, are
slated for retirement.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-03-29
Special to rimes-Republican.

Special to imes-Republican.
Des Moines, March 29.-While the
earlier returns indicated the defeat Of
Mayor Mathis and the election Of the
reform candidate, James r. Hanna, the
complete unofficial returns change the
result and Mathis is apparently winner
by the narrow margin Of fourteen votes.
On the face Of returns Mayor Mathis
was elected by If majority over Hanna.
The early returns indicated Hanna
had a very large majority, but pre-
cincts that were not counted until very
late came in this morning for Mathis.
"A demand has been made for a recount
of the votes on mayor. MacVicar, Ash,
Schramm and Roe were elected coun-
cilrnen, Hamery being defeated for re-
election.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-03-29
One contest at Spencer.

Spencer, March 29.-The municipal
election here was a quiet affair, the
only office contested for being mayor.
]. w. Hartman on the republican ticket
had for his policy an open town.,
while II. Chamberlain on the citizens
ticket was for conservatism The fol-
lowing ticket was elected: H. Cham
berlain, mayer, by a plurality of 1853
votes: e. Taggart, treasurer; c. E.
Blondel, assessor; alderman, First
ward, Robert Koch; Second ward, F.
Kirkpatrick; Third ward, H. E. Hitch
er; alderman at Large, L. H. Hamilton
and A. o. Bjornstad.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-03-29
Progressive Ticket in Harlan.

Harlan, March 29.-Harlan elected
councilmen favoring public improve
ments. The new officers are: Mayor,
Edmund Lockwood; councilmen-at-
large, e. A Kinsey and C. A. Cockrell;
councilman, First ward, P. Heintz and
P. s. Purgeon, tied, 60 votes each;
councilman, Second ward, Fred Pax
ton; councilman, Third ward, DR.. E. j.
Smith; councilman, Fourth ward, John
Frederickson; assessor. William wy
land; treasurer, P. Hammer.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-03-29
GENEVA FARMERS ORGANIZE.
Will Erect Cooperative Elevator and
Enter Grain Business.

Special to Times Republican.
Eldora, March 29.-The farmers Of
near Geneva have organized cooper
alive elevator company with D. H.
Held, we'll known farmer. as presi-
dent. E. G. Dunn. of Mason City. made
an address and E. A. Mallory, manager
of the cooperative elevator at Hamp-
ton, told how that society conducted it's
business. A committee was appointed
to solicit stock for the erection Of the
elevator The officers named are: D..
H. Held. president; William Laipple.
vice president: c. L. Cole, secretary;
G. D. Thompson, treasurer. Together
with the officers named are the fol-
lowing on the board Of directors: Fred
Helms, Thomas Pearse, G. II. Aldinger,
P. J. Amman, and Gotlieb Raisch.
The company intends to do general
elevator business and will erect an
elevator as soon as funds are secured.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-03-29
"citizensv Wins at Walnut.

Walnut, March 2e.-The citizens
ticket was elected in Walnut by ma
jorities ranging from forty to fifty. The
successful ticket is composed of the
following:
For mayor, ]. B. Johansen; council
men, DR. NJ Moore, w. S. Fancy, DR..
O. F. Zoss, o. Mosher, Jr., and J. c.
Zollstedt; treasurer, w. F. Burke; as
SCISSOR, E. H. Anderson.
The fight was warm but without en-
gendering bad feeling.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-03-29
A Niaht Alarm.

Worse than an alarm OF fire at night
is the metallic cough OF Group bringing
dread to the household. Careful moth
ers keep Foley's Honey and Tar In the
house and give 1t at the first sign OF
danger. Foleys Honey and Tar has
saved many little lives and is the only
safe preparation for children as 1t con-
tains no opiates. Mcbride & Win
Drug Company.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-03-29
Reformer Win. at E!dora.

EIdOra, March Zy.-Grant Tyler, the
celebrated reform mayor, was re-elect-
ed here yesterday for a second term
without opposition. Six republican
councilmen were elected. and, altho
there was practically no opposition. the
issue was one of paving.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-03-29
Nonpartisan FIGHT at Hawarden.

Hawarden, March 29-J. H Hutchin-
son was elected mayor by thirty-two
majority over A. c. Wyant. The coun-
cilmen are: J. G. Dalton, First ward;
NJ. c. Callan. Second ward; w. E.
Sedgwick, Third ward; B.. T. French
and John Smith. at large. The election
was partisan.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-03-29
Sheldon Mayor of Ames.

Special to epubl1can.
Ames, March 29.-Seven hundred
twenty-six votes were cast in the city
election for mayor yesterday. Farley
Sheldon received 400 and Henry Wilson
317. Lambert was chosen alderman in
the Fourth ward, Huallibarger alderman
in the Third ward George White alder
man in the Second ward, and w. Melt
ger alderman in the First ward. Charles
Tallman and NJ. Cleghorn aldermen at
large. It was a dull election day.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-03-29

viii have entire charge Of the work,
The financing OF the project is being
done by the local society. OF which Frod
G. Smith is president and DR. w. ].
Busssy, secretary.
Both Mr.. Smith and DR. Bussey haye
made superficial examination Of the
mound, which is 800 feet long, $50 feet
wide and from feet to Is feet high.
The top Of the mound is covered with
Indian pottery.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-03-29
Carroll Re.e,ects Republican.

Carroll, March ga small vote was
cast and little interest was taken in
the municipal election. Mayor Johnson,
republican, won for the third time
without opposition. John Minchen and
John Heider were elected councilmen-
at-large The only contest was in the
First ward, where Thompson was
elected alderman by one vote. A large
vote was cast in favor of charging the
city limits to form corporate lines of
mile square.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-03-29
Coughs Tina. Hang on.

Coughs that start in the fall and
hang on until spring are sure trouble
breeders unless checked and cured.
Bronchitis, pneumonia and consumption
are the direct result. Foleys Honey
and Tar cures the cough, stops the hard
breathing and heals and soothes the
inflamed air passages. Refuse substi-
tutes. Mcbride & Will Drug Com
pany.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-03-29
Political Method.

New Congressman: Why do you
call It rural free delivery" 1T isn't
any more free than city delivery, Is
it?
Old Congressman: Sh-h-h. man!
(whisperlng) Course faint. But you'll
discover after you've been here a while
that we've got to make the people
think we're givln' EN- somethin' fr
nothin' 'norder t keep'm quiet. See?
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-03-29
A. New Sharon.

Special to Times Republican.
New Sharon, March 29.-The town
election held yesterday resulted as fol-
lows: Howard Bryan was elected
mayor receiving 50 votes; Charles
DUNCAN, treasurer. los: William Young,
assessor. 1872. The new council will be
composed of DR.. c. E. Wallace. who re-
ceived SO votes; C. F. Momyer. 121:
w. K. Neill, $50; S. Harper, 191; John
Jennings, 107. The results are con-
sidered pretty generally satisfactory.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-03-29
Independents Carry creseo.

Cresco, March Pc. L. Davenport,
citizens party, was reelected mayor
over William Kellow, republican. The
Independents also elected all five alder
man. The issues were purely local, in
volving the question of city finances.
Davenport stood for extensive public
improvements, several blocks of brick
paving having been laid during the
past adninistratio ton.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-03-29
Smith Mayor of Sioux City.

Sioux City, March 29.-In the first
city election under the commission
plan of government "A. A. Smith was
elected mayor and r. R. Whitley, E. O.
Wesley, G. B. Healy and j. w Brown
councilmen. The total vote follows:
For mayor, Smith, 1896; Farr, 1888;
for councilmen, Beerend, 1885; Brown,
3,21s; Healy. 3.351; Kirby. 2,776; True.
2,s74; Wagner, $3.50; Wesley, 1854;
Whitley, 3.554
The new officers are inaugurated on
April 4. Smith is now city clerk. Whit
ley is superintendent of schools. Wes-
ley is a contractor. Healy is presi-
dent Of the waterworks board. Beer
end is retired banker.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-03-29
TO OPEN INDIAN MOUND.
Sioux City Scientists Expect to I'm
earth VaIuahla Relics

SIOUX CITY Scientists EXPect 20 OH-
earth Valuable Relics.
Sioux City, March APPROPRIATIONS
for opening mammoth Indian mound
twelve miles from Sioux City on the
Broken Kettle road have been COM
pleted by the archaeological branch of
the Sioux City Academy Of Science and
Letters, and it is expected that relics
Of rare value will be unearthed.
The work of excavating awaits the
arrival Of an expert from the National
Archaeological Society, who will be sent
from Washington, D. c. The expert
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-03-29
At Ida Grove,

Ida Grove. March &c. S. Bran
nan, the present mayor. was reelected
on an independent ticket, defeating w.
Z. Anderson. The vote was 243 to 1913.
The regular aldermanic ticket was
elected without opposition
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-03-29
Democrats Win At bluffs.

Council Bluffs, March 29.-Mayor
Thomas Thomas Maloney was re-
elected mayor today by a slightly in
creased majority over his vote Of two
years ago. The council will also be
democratic, by a vote Of five to three,
which is the same as it has stood the
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-03-29
At BeImond.

Special to Times Republican.
Belmond. March 29.--The election
here was quiet, no interest being taken.
Mr.. kamaran was chosen mayor to
succeed Val Griesy, in accordance with
the early caucus decision.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-03-29
Al Union,

Special to Times Republican.
Union, March 29-The city election
passed off very quietly here yesterday
with only one ticket in the field. Da
vid Hauser was elected mayor with
H. J. Benson, C. L. Rogers. r. l.. Bixby.
A. l.. Wood and John Carter as council
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-03-29
At Waterloo.

Waterloo March 29.-John r. Rec
tor was elected mayor in close race
with P. j. Martin. winning .. '1i-'v-
two plurality. A light vote, about 3.060
was polled. The campaign was with
out clear cut issues.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-03-29
At Sheldon.

Sheldon, March 29.-Hall was elected
mayor. For the council, Stewart. Crom
and Woodford, democrats, and Biloxi
ham and Martin, republicans, were
were elected.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-03-29
RESULTS OF CITY ELECTIONS IN IOWA

ANNEXATION Of much territory. includ-
ing an addition founded by the Uni
versity Of Iowa faculty. AS result the
area Of the city is nearly doubled. The
issue was nonpartisan. No officials
were elected.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-03-29
Cana Out un.eathed.

Teacher (of bible class)-"Why were
shadrach. Meshach and Abednego cast
into the fiery furnace"
Small Boy--"My papa says 1t was
because they were insurgents"