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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-03-24
PUBLISHERS OF NEVADA JOUR-
NAL ENTERTAIN CONNER
cIAL CLUB.
HAVE DONE MUCH TO
ADVANCE LITTLE CITY
Covers Laid For 1873 Persons and Ad-
dresses Are Delivered by John II.
Darrah, w. J. PiIkineton and Others
Example of Successful Country
journalism.
necial to rimes4Republican.

Special to TimesLRepublican.
Nevada, March 24.-Last evening, al
the knights of Pythias hall in this city
1873 members of the Nevada CONNER
cial Club were entertained at a ban
quet, followed by smoker, given by
Messrs. Benjamin Brothers, publishers
of the Nevada Evening Journal. The
event was a most successful one and
one Of the finest things of the kind ever
pulled Off in the city.
Following the banquet, which was
served in four courses by Mr.. and Mrs
John F. Bebb of the Nevada Hotel, the
affair was turned over into the hands
of F. c. Mccall as POSTMASTER. Mr.
Mccall made brief but appropriate
talk after which he introduced j. K
Laycock, the first editor Of the Journal
Mr.. Laycock told of his attempt tc
revolutionize the affairs of the worlc
by his editorials, his failure and sub
sequent learning that it was not long
winded editorials but news that was
expected of a country paper. He ther
told of how the paper had finally beer
put on a strictly news basis and of the
phenomenal success which it has
at last attained.
Hon. John H. Darrah, republican
candidate for congress in the Eighth
district and one Of the most eminently
successful retail merchants in the state
next answered to the toast Retail Ad-
vertising" Mr. Darrahs address was
a strong, convincing argument, backed
by his own personal experience of the
inestimable value of newspaper space
to the retail merchant. His talk Of
about an hour was listened to with in
tense interest and greeted with fire.
quent applause.
The third and last speaker was w. J
2Pilkington of Des Moines, editor of the
Merchants Trade Journal and known
from coast to coast as the TRADE
Evangelist of the West" Mr.. Pilking-
ton gave one Of his characteristic adj
dresses on the subjects of "Retail Mer-
chandising as a Science" For two
hours and ten minutes he held the in
terest of that gathering Of business
men and men in other walks in life.
Messrs Benjamin Brothers launched
the Journal here fifteen years ago and
have made phenomenal success OF
the business, having a wide circulation
and a plant second to none in town
Of its size in the country. They have
a Duplex web perfecting press, a Mer-
genthaler linotype and other machin-
cry, all run by electricity and are To-
Gated in their fine new home built ex-
pressly for that purpose four years ago
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-03-24

Des Moines consistory. More than 500
visiting Masons from all parts Of the
state are in attendance.
AT 10 o'clock this morning special
convention was held for business. In
the afternoon at 1880 o'clock Lewis NJ.
Garrett and George E. Hamilton will
confer the fifteenth degree. At 1880
Frank F. Wood, thirty-second degree.
will present the eighteenth degree. Fol-
lowing this degree will be the observ-
ance of Maundy Thursday, and the ex-
tinguishing of the lights, which will be
relighted Easter morning at $3.50
o'clock.
At o'clock Friday night a banquet
will be held at the Shrine temple, pre-
coded by reception to new members
from to s o'clock. After the toasts
several coval numbers will be given
by Tyne Buck and Mrs. Fannie Will
kins-R Ryan. Music by Henry's orchestra
and other entertaining features will
also be provided.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-03-24
REPUBLICAN. ALLTowN. IOWA, 1910

the business district, after desper-
ate fight on the part of the regular fire
department aided by a largo force OF
volunteers.
Three horses burned to death In a
barn adjoining the ice company's plant
The total loss on the ice plant is es-
timated at $500, partially covered by
insurance. Its destruction means the
loss of the entire ice supply of the city.
The loss on the egg and produce
company's plant is estimated at $4,000;
the amount of insurance is unknown
Most of the household goods in the
Hairless residence were saved but are
badly damaged by water.
A spark from a passing railroad en-
CINE is believed to have caused the fire
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-03-24
Married Without Saying a Word.

Hampton, March 24.-Wooed, won
and a wedding ceremony performed
and not a word spoken. This was the
experience of Miss Alice Chester, of
Atlantic, and Frank S. Myer, of
Bookings, S. D., both deaf mutes.
Rev. Mr.. Cushman, of this place, per-
formed the ceremony thru Miss Mag
gle Joy as intermediary, who trans
lated the words of the clergyman into
the sign language and in answer to
the questions the young couple nodded
their heads. The bridegroom is grad
uate of the industrial school for the
deaf Of South Dakota, and Will enter
business at Pankinton, S. D.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-03-24
Mahrax Trial Cost s2s 900.

Council Bluffs, March 24.-Govern
ment officials here have made some
rough estimates and figures that the
arrest, trial and conviction of John G..
Mabray and his gang cost not less
than $4,000 The trial alone cost slO,-
900, and the expense of running down
the members of the gang and securing
the arrest of the members was not less
than $4,000. During the time when
the big store" land the branches were
in operation. government officials es-
innate that Mabray and his associates
swindled people out of more than ST.
500 900
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-03-24
Northern Io1ua Items

by law and then the working drawings
Will be taken up. Consequently DEBORAH
will soon see actual work being done on
the lot which was secured two years
ago.
Clear Lake.
The lake is again in good shape and
| ready for full fedged summer work.
Up to late Monday afternoon the ice
was nearly out and entirely SO on the
west shore. On the east bank small
pieces Of ice We're floating for about a
! blocks length. This means as mild a
going out of the ice as Clear Lake has
known for many seasons.
Sioux City.
| There will be no big outdoor carnival
, this summer under the auspices of the
Red Men. The proposition was turned
down at meeting ofNWar Eagle tribe,
No. as, Improved Order of Red Men,
in their hall. 1t had been suggested
to the lodge that they have such an
affair and a road company was ready
to close the contract, but this action
spoils the DEAL
Dubuque.
The assignment of the Pitts, Thomp-
son Foundry Company of Dubuque was
made of record Monday morning in the
office of the county recorder. Attorney
George A. Barnes is named assignee.
Mr.. Barnes when seen stated the IL
abilities are about 5000 ana that the the
accounts receivable are much in ex-
cess of this amount, the company sim
ply being unable to realize upon its
assets as rapidly as required
Boone.
Sunday morning Chief of Police
Jones was called to a residence OH
Marshall street, between Fifth and
dog tenacity, sank its teeth into a
baby's hand, the child's mother in go
ing to the rescue was also bitten and
medical aid had to be called for both
mother and daughter Mrs. Mrs. Cop
per and her baby were doing as well
as could be expected and no serious
results are feared.
Akron.
The new Farmers elevator began
business Tuesday afternoon and Lee
Shedd was first over the scales with a
load of wheat. Twenty five loads of
grain were received during the after
noon and Wednesday a steady stream
of loads came The new elevator is one
of the finest and best equipped in this
part of the country and its capacity
for handling grain is more than one
third greater than the elevator de-
stroyed by fire Nov II, 1909. The
Farmers Grain Company feels proud
of its new property
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-03-24
BIG LEGAL BATTLE ON.
keokuk Street Railway Company De-
PENDANT in $4,000 Suit.

Keokuk, March PA big legal bat
tie has been started in the district
court here which promises to be the
biggest fight of the March term. The
case is that of Gussie Jones, admins
tratrix, vs. Keokull Electric Railway
& Power Company, and is for $4,000,
because of the death of her husband,
who was killed in the terrific explosion
in the power plant in 1907. The ex-
plosion was one of the most violent
known to Keokuk for a good many
years, wrecking the entire plant, and
killing Fireman Jones and nearly kill
ing an entire family.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-03-24

Merrill.
The southbound passenger No. 10
had an accident at Merrill about
o'clock Sunday morning, that demol-
ished one car and interferred with
traffic for nine or ten hours.
leMars.
George Pech while helping unload "a
drilling machine last Thursday was the
victim of a painful accident. "A crank
flew back striking his left arm fractur-
ing it above the wrist. The accident
will lay him off work for several weeks
Merrill.
The farmers Of the vicinity of Mer-
rill held meeting in the town a few
days ago and effected the organization
of farmers elevator company. More
than 100 were present at the meeting
The adoption of constitution was de-
ferred until subsequent meeting.
LeMars.
E. l.. Thompson, a barber who has
worked here for few months, is want
ed by the sheriff. Thompson has been
wound up by getting several checks for
and then decamped. He has wife and
child
Fort Dodge.
Hine ALE, one OF the foreign ped
Giers vino travel ont of Fort Dodge
had his leg broken in a runaway acct
dent and is now lying at the hospital
under a physicians care. His horse
became frightened while ascending the
West Fort Dodge hill, with a heavy
load and he was thrown to the ground
one wheel of his wagon. which was
heavily loaded with merchandise, pass
ing over his leg.
Mason City.
J. E. Wass, who is an enthusiastic
sportsman, has been appointed local
game warden by Game Warden Lincoln
and will begin his duties at once. Mr.
Wass is considered a happy find by
those who love the sport in this section
of the state as he understands game
will be enthusiastic in it's protection
and quick in getting after any irregular
or unlawful shooting that may be done
He will have supervision of the game
and fish of Clear Lake.
DEBORAH.
The people of DEBORAH have been
waiting a long time for news in regard
to the much promised postoffice build
ing and now Postmaster j. j. Marsh
has received Information from the su-
pervising architect, stating that the
plans for this building building have beer, ce,n-
pleted and they, together with the esti-
mate of the cost, viii be forwarded &c
the board for final approval as required
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-03-24
Missouri Floods Recedino.

Council Bluffs, March 24.-The criti-
cal stage in the Missouri river flood has
been passed and it is reported that the
water has begun to fall. From points
farther north several inches fall has
been reported and at Sioux City the
water is more than three feet lower
than it was twenty-four hours ago.
So far as can be learned the damage
in this section of the valley has been
comparatively small. The fields and
pastures south of Council Bluffs were
inundated by the water, but in most in
stances the crop and live stock had
been removed, and 1t is said no great
damage was done to the land.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-03-24
LIBEL SUIT DISMISSED.
Man Who Sued Sioux City Tribune
Changes His Mind.

Sioux City, March 24.-In brief pc
tition filed with the clerk of courts, w.
e. True, city auditor, dismissed his
suit against The Tribune, in which he
demanded $4,000 damages for alleged
libel. The dismissal was filed just be-
fore the case was to have come before
Judge Gaynor for argument on de-
murrer and motion to strike out por-
lions of True's allegations.
Even on the day when the case was
first to come before the court, it was
not generally known what attorney or
firm of attorneys We're to appear for
True The petition for damages was
signed by him. as was also the dis
missal. The petition is thought to be
the first ever filed in the Woodbury.
county district court without a prac-
ticing attorneys name affixed.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-03-24
BIG MASONIC EVENT.
Four Days conclave Being Held in
Des Moines,

Des Moines, March 23.-The thirty
ninth special conclave of Des Moines
consistory No. of the Scottish Rite
Masons opened at the Masonic temple
West Seventh and Walnut streets, yes
terday, with reception to the candi-
dates. The conclave is to continue for
four days and is one Of the largest af-
fairs ever attempted by the local
branch Of the fraternity
Seventy-five candidates are to be
given degrees from the fourth to the
thirty second. This is the largest class
which has ever presented itself to the
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-03-24
$4,000 FIRE LOSS At PERRY.
Citizens Fight Blaze While Wind Fans
E1auaAe

tie EE!e:.ee-
Perry, March 24.-Fanned by high
wind. fire which originated at 3 O'Clock
yesterday afternoon in the w. A. Perry
ice house, for a time threatened the
entire city, and was not brought under
control until, the ice house, the South
well & Shemerhorn egg and produce
plant, and the residence OF Ira Hurless
had been destroyed, entailinE total
loss of more than 10000.
The roofs Of half a dozen other build
ings were ignited by flying sparks, and
at one time it seemed that nothing
co,,1d prevent the flames sweeping thru
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-03-24
smoTHEREp UNDER CORN.

Cereal Mill Employe at Cedar Rapids
Meets Horrible Death.
Special to Times-Republican.
Cedar Rapids, March 24.-Late yes
terday afternoon Joseph Nechvil, an
employe of the American Cereal Com
many. was smothered to death. Nechvil
was at work about the edge Of a deep
bin containing large quantity Of
cracked corn. He accidentally stumbled
into the bin, falling distance of about
fifty feet He had smothered to death
before the other workers could affect a
rescue
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-03-24
Attend Educational Meeting.

Spec1aI TO TImeS-RepubIcan.
Iowa City, March 24.-President
George E. Mac Lean, of the University
Of Iowa, is in Chicago attending a
meeting of the North Central Asso-
citation of colleges and secondary
schools. He is chairman Of the COM
mittee on entrance requirements. Prof.
e. G. Ensign, the newly elected in
spector Of high schools for the three
state institutions of higher learning
is also in attendance
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-03-24

Good health is impossible when there
is any arrangement of the digestive or
gans. Foley's Orino Laxative is a nat
ural remedy for stomach, liver and
bowel troubles. 1t aids digestion, slim
ulates the liver, and cures habitual
constipation. Mcbride & Will Drug
Company.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-03-24
DipIomacy.

The wife of man who came home
late insisted upon reason. when |
go out without you" he said, ~ do not
enjoy myself half as much and 1t takes
me twice as long Success Magazine
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-03-24
Morning Drill Reality.

Special to Tim
Iowa City, March 24.-Early morning
drill is a reality in the University of
Iowa. The motion Of Commandant
Morton c. ,Mumma to have all the stu
dent soldiers report at 6 o'clock has
passed the faculty.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-03-24
Brown Funeral at Fairfield.

Fairfield, March 24.-The funeral of
A. X. Brown, his wife and two daugh-
ters who were killed in the Glad
brook wreck of the Rock Island Mon
day, was held from the Christian
church here. The home of the Browns
was in Waterloo but they were brought
here for burial.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-03-24
Mournina al WaterIoo.

Waterloo, March 24.-The body Of
Anthony Phillips, the young architect
who met death in the wreck Monday,
was sent to Camden, N. j., for burial
Mrs. Ina Olmstead, mother Of the
Young man, and his brother, Richard
Phillips, both reside there.
Mr.. Phillips, whose life was sudden
ly ended by this tragedy, was young
man % years old and had before him
the promise OF brilliant career IN
his chosen profession.
Mr.. Phillips was a young man VINO
had made many warm friends during
his short residence in this city. 1no
of a quiet, unassuming nature, ne was
liked by all and at the Fullerton Race
where he had had rooms, he was adj
mired as a young man OF clean haoits'
a. high sense of honor, Of admirable
character and splendid ablllty III MS
chosen line of work.
Mr.. Phillips had many friends In
Cedar Rapids and had gone to visit
over Sunday with a, young lady, to
whom his friends feel that he would
soon have been engaged, as he was
very devoted to her.
The funeral..,of Mrs. Walter DAVIS.
one Of the wreck victims, was held
this afternoon A brief prayer service
was held at the home, 9o7 South street
at 2 o'clock and the funeral was at the
First NJ E. church at $3.50. Rev. Frank
Cole, the pastor, officiated, and burial
was in Elmwood cemetery.
Funeral services for Miss Mae Hof-
man were held from the First Con-
gregational church Wednesday after
noon at o'clock, Rev. w. II. Rol-
Inns, the pastor, officiating. The re-
mains were kept at O'Keefe & Towne's
undertaking rooms until 2:so when
they were conveyed to the church.
The pail bearers were Herman Paul,
E. ]. wenner, Charles Knapp, Frank
Campbell, Harry Brown and Clayton
Bronson. The remains were than con-
veyed to Fairview cemetery where they
were placed in the new mausoleum,
Miss Hoffman being the first to be so
buried in Waterloo. The casket was not
opened at the undertaking rooms or at
the church to either relatives or
friends,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-03-24
CEDAR RAPIDS LAYS At REST
ITS UNFORTUNATE clTl-
zENs.
THOMAS g. BELTS PROMINENT
AMONG GIBBONS OF STATE
Was State President Of Christian
Travelling Men - Three Funerals
Wednesday and Three Today -
Waterloo Caring For Its Numerous
Dead-Youns Architect Had Bright
Future.

Special to Times-Republican.
Cedar Rapids, March 24.-Tf1e fun
erals of three of the wreck victims
were held yesterday, those of Mrs. B.
G. Lyman and Conductor Nauholz in
the afternoon, and that Of Thomas G..
Belts in the evenire. The body Of Mr..
Belts was taken TO Hawarden, Iowa,
where interment will take place today.
The death of Mr.. Belts caused wide
spread sorrow, because of his prom
inence In local church work, as trav-
cling man and as member of the
Gideons, or Christian travelling men.
Mr.. Belts was state president Of the
Gideon organization, and the officers
Of that society sent a magnificent
wreath. The funerals of Engineer Rob-
inson, Brakeman Charter and Porter
Price were held this afternoon, and
the funeral OF Fireman Goodenough
will be held tomorrow. The body OF
Fireman Ross was taken to Kirksville,
Mo-, for interment. The bodies of Mrs.
Anna Houstman, of Wadena, Mimi,
and George P. Bunt, of Waterloo, will
be buried here as soon as relatives ar
rive from distance.
All the funeral services have been
largely attended, the whole city being
overcome with the weight of sorrow.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-03-24
THE PROFESSIONS
ATTORNEYS
H. c. LOUNSBERRY,
ATTORNEY

Probate law and matters pertaining
to settlements of estates made spe-
cialty. Abstracts examined. Notary
public. Office over 1n5 East Main
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-02-12

holders on the city pay roll. The pend
Ing question was then called, carried
and announced. but Mr.. Pollock fought
hard Tor the floor again, first appeal
ing from the chairs decision, and then
asking a reconsideration to offer an
amendment.
Under tho argument that It would
not do to shut OF debate he was al
lo"ed to offer the amendment in face
OF the protest OF Mr.. Lynch, who said
ne had concluded that the city would
never get any better bargain than
me present one" and that he had de-
clded to vote for the measure. After
parliamentary tanglc the vote was
reconsidcrcd, and Mr.. Pollock moved
10 amend the final clause by inserting
q word or two which would require
mat the measure be submitted to the
qualified voters OF Richmond as well
as OF Manchester.
"lf 1t has the merit that has been
represented" he argued. there could
DC nothing to fear from a submission
10 popular vote"
Mr.. Pollard said the amendment was
a mere subterfuGe to kill the whole
union; that IT would prevent it's going
11n,p. IN time for the, census. Mr..
omianf said It showed tho weakness
OF the oppostlon--that Mr.. Pollock
was grasping at straws.
Rnps y. NJ. G. A. Meeting.
nave only had one man to ask
me 70 submit 1t to popular vote"
ne said. I'VE arc elected by tho neo.
pie 10 act, ana we should meet the
issue llke men, a little bunch that
met at the y. M. c. A. sent us a con-
nullicatlon asking popular vote. hut
.ley uonft represent the people. Mr..
i,, doesn't remember how hard
ava mu W ,,th TO take in the Northside.
anu thoSe same men prevented II.
sSoine or those people claim to love
.ne poor people, but 1t has been nv
uMperlenGe that they love their money
more Ihey came out into my section
nnd pullt some shacks for the dear
morse stay in. That's what they think
ot me poor people. Tho majority wants
thls annexation. Now let us vote our
sonvlctlonS like men, and not dodge
penhind n submission to the people,"
Nj Lynch also thought It should
not ,, go to the people. saying that but
nay tne people We're not we'll Informed
on the issue, which was ono for tho
Council to determine,
How They Voted.
The roll call on tho Pollock amend
hlent showed us follows:
Burke. Fersnsson, CARRIER, IIirschberg,
Hobson, Mitchell, Pollock, j. G., Powers,
!, I, Powers, Richards Selph, Wise--
Noes Messrs Barber, nlllcy, Rp-
ford, Cutehins, Davis. Don Leavy, INnl-
Mills, Pollard, Ratoiine, Reade, Rich
ardson,, Rogers, Tucker, Umlauf-19,
MI Hirsehberg promptly moved to
adjourn which was overwhelmingly
lost, and the ordinance nut on its pas
Usage and adopted as originally recon-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-02-12

citic coast would enter into compete
ton with ranscontiucntal railroads.
was given as reason to-day for the
rejection by Secretary OF War Dickin-
son. of an OFFER made 10 the govern
nent BY q syndicate OF Baltimoreans.
The details of the offer were given
to the Senate Committee on Inter-
oceanic Canals by b. n. Baker. former
president OF i Baltimore line, in The
hearings OF the Flint-McLachau bill.
for the establishment OF govern
ment-owned line on the west coast
Mr.. Baker said that when the Pa
cific Mall steamship Company gave
notice that 1t would insist upon re-
ceiv!ng 40 per cent. of the joint rate
OF business. via the Isthmus, instead
or the so per cent. IL had received for
& number of years that he offered to
put on a line nc he was given a mail
contract similar to those given TO
other lines.
such line as he proposed to estab-
lish. said Mr.. Baker, would have cons
between New York and Colon.
why was your offer rcjected?" ask
cd Senator Bristow.
Mr.. Baker replied that the Secretary
of War WAS OF the opinion he had no
jurisdiction In the matter. eadded
that he understood Postmastcr-General
Hitchcock would have favored tho
plan, ii 1t had met with the approval
or the head OF the War Department.
'"fhe whole thing here Is that the
United States does not intend to do
continental railroads" calculated Mr..